Monday, June 4, 2012

Blue Bird in a Cage...


Good morning everyone!  I just love how this card turned out...what do you think?  I'm entering this in the weekly challenge over at Joan's Gardens .  This week Joan's challenge calls for the following:

Use a Bird Theme
Use a branch and leaves
Use Blue on your card

Use a frame

I used The Bird Sanctuary dies for the birdcage and the bird.  The corners and leaves are  Marianne dies.  Before I shaped the flowers I added a yellow color wash to the centers then I glued a pearl in the center.  Ranger distress inks were used for all color on this card.  The paper is from Prima. 

So wish me luck in the challenge.  I love playing along each week whether I win or not, it just keeps me motivated to do something else creative.  Why don't you join in this week.  Go over to Joan's site and look around; the weekly challenge is posted at the top of the page.  She also has a wonderful shop on this site and she has very reasonable prices.  Each time I order from Joan I'm always so pleased with how the package arrives in pristine condition.  Well done, Joan!

 

18 comments:

Becky said...

Glenda, this is beautiful...definitely a winner in my book!

Rita said...

Fabulous card Glenda. Like you I love challenges for what they are, not for what you get. I declare this one a winner too. Hugs from Sunny Scotland. Rita xx

Mieke'S said...

Beautiful card!
Wish you luck with the challenge.
Greetings Mieke'S

...the yorkshire fox... said...

...super card Glenda...loVe all your elements, the ornate birdie cage is rather cute & gorgeous back ground papers too...Mel :)

Diane said...

There's not much to say about this card, except BEAUTIFUL~BEAUTIFUL~BEAUTIFUL!!! Love it!!! The paper is perfect for it, too...I have that paper and you have inspired me to "use it"!!

Mrs. Swandog said...

Glenda, Your card is so pretty! I love your little flowers and your bird cage is awesome!

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

Bright Sunny Morning to you!! Enjoying my cup of coffee while I hop around. This is a beautiful card, love the layers and sounds like a fun challenge. I really like the little lady off to the left. Have a fun week and good luck with the challenge

Lisa Lynne said...

Beautiful - you've coordinated the bird theme of the paper and die cuts perfectly. And, as always, I love what you've done with the flowers!!

craftieodmae said...

breathtaking!!!!! Good luck, if I don't win hope you do with this beauty!

Selma said...

So beautiful Glenda. I like how you arranged the leaves and flowers along the side of the bird cage. thanks for joining us in our challenge at Joan's Gardens again this week.

Gretchen Wilson said...

Very pretty Glenda and I agree with you with the packages from Joan, all in A-1 shape.

Carla S. said...

Gorgeous card, Glenda! Love the DP and the diecuts! Pretty bird in the cage!

Sylvia said...

Beautiful card, Glenda, love all the dies you used to make this! Beautiful little bird, like that he is stepping out of the cage for the day! Have a wonderful Monday!

The Other Patti Sue said...

Looks like a winner to me! Absolutely beautiful!

Nan G said...

Oh it's beautiful! Love the birdie and the bird dp in the background! Best of luck to you!

Caroline D. said...

This is a super beautiful card!! The DP compliments the vintage look of the bird cage!

Leslie Miller said...

It's just beautiful, Glenda! What a delicate and pretty birdcage and corner die cuts. The paper is dreamy and, of course, you always work wonders with flowers.

Mary said...

Glenda....beautiful creation. I really like your style... I'm now a follower you'll see often!