Sunday, October 10, 2010

VA State Bird




This is a new image I bought at the stamp show in York at the ODBD booth. Kelley was demoing their new snowflake stamp set with matching die (stay tuned for a future card using these new goodies!), so I couldn't resist buying that or this great cardinal - especially since it's the state bird of VA. I colored him with Copics and since I used a holly leaf border punch, it qualifies for the Shining Light Challenge to use leaves on a card. The layout is for the Our Creative Corner Challenge which is a sketch this week. I hate to see this weekend come to an end...fun times with friends...relaxing time with family...stamping time with new goodies...Does Monday really need to come around so soon?!
STAMPS: Sing for Joy (ODBD), O Christmas Tree (Verve) - sentiment
PAPER: Always Artichoke, Mistletoe DP by Memory Box
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Holly border punch (MS), Copics, Seam binding ribbon (SU), Kaiser silver pearls, Circle punch, Sponge

8 comments:

Marisa said...

Wow, you broke into your new goodies but quick LOL! Gorgeous cardinal and wonderfully coloured. Love the holly punch down the side.

Thanks for the congrats on the win. It was a fabulous way to celebrate Thanksgiving. And yes, the PO Box should have the goodies here in three days or so and it is just a 15 minute drive (based on a very short border line up) to get them :) Looking forward to seeing the Christmas stamps on the 29th :)

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

This is gorgeous Wanda!! This is one of my fave sets too!! I love cardinals and your coloring and design is just beautiful!! Can't wait to see your creations with the new dies!! Gorgeous! Thanks for joining the ODBD Shining the Light Leaf challenge this week!

Francie G. said...

Beautiful, Wanda! Love your coloring. Wonderful design!

Kelley said...

Wanda, I apologize for not thanking you for participating in our challenges when I saw you at the show. I was having a really "duh" kind of moment when I saw you!! SORRY! Thanks so much for shopping in the booth. Funny thing is I asked the DT what dies they would want me to do and SO MANY said the cardinal stamp...LOL!!!!! Your card is AWESOME!!!! Love it!!

Sabrina Jackson said...

Wanda, oh my goodness, this is over the TOP!!!! Your coloring is absolutely stunning! What fun that you've got to meet Kelley and see the ODBD dies in action....they are truly wonderful and I can't wait for you to show of your card/project you are going to make with them!!! Thanks for taking the time to play along in this weeks Shining the Light Challenge though....this cardinal is awesome and one stamp set I yet have to get...can you believe that? Hugs and blessings, Sabrina

Edna Morrisedie said...

That's a gorgeous bird Wanda, fab job with the colouring, clever you! Like the border punch too you use that well!

Peggy said...

Beautifully card Wanda! Reminds me of being at my Mom's. She feeds the birds and there are always beautiful cardinals that visit.

Chrissy D said...

Ohhh stunning creation! Love your colors and edsign! Thank you for joining us in the ODBDSLC!