TodayÂ’s Ways to Use It Challenge (WT649) on Splitcoast is Domestic InspirationÂ…be inspired by something in your home. Whaaaaaaaat? IÂ’m in the process of moving. What isnÂ’t already boxed is waiting to be boxed. My home resembles nothing so much as a fire sale. But I still have some pictures so I was inspired by this (you can see the picture in the lower right in front of the card).
In fact, we were the “parents” of Odie (the bird) for almost 27 years until his passing a few years ago. DRS Designs named the parrot image Odie Pretty Bird after him. Pretty Bird was his favorite thing to say..especially if he was misbehaving. And he would from time to time, look you in the eye & lie to you, lol. “Odie, did you do this?” He’d shake his head & repeat “no, no, no”. We called it his SOB defense, as in Some Other Bird did it. I miss that little character every day!
Thanks so much for looking. Off to do more packing! More details & Copic colors are on my blog: The Write Stuff
Date: Thursday, August 17, 2017 GMT Views: 1817
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Registered: July 12, 2005 Location: Hugging a golden and stamping' in PA Posts: 21216
Thu, Aug 17, 2017 @ 9:22 AM
What a fun story about Odie, Julie! Your tropical card is just gorgeous and is picture perfect! Thanks so much for adding this beauty to the inspiration gallery today!
Registered: August 10, 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 25290
Thu, Aug 17, 2017 @ 9:26 AM
Outstanding, Julie!!! You did a spectacular job on capturing your inspiration, Odie, on your card, and the sentiment is perfect! What a lovely story; thanks for sharing it! I love that DRS Designs named the bird image after your precious bird! Hugs!!
Registered: May 12, 2016 Location: NW Wisconsin Posts: 8485
Thu, Aug 17, 2017 @ 9:28 AM
Julie, your card is beyond picture perfect! Your coloring is amazing!! thanks for sharing your memory of Odie! What a lovely tribute & honor to have a stamp set in his name.
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Registered: June 3, 2004 Location: Stampin' Heaven Posts: 17769
Thu, Aug 17, 2017 @ 10:29 AM
This is beautiful! The colors are so perfect! I'm sorry you lost Odie. He sounded like a sweet bird! I'm impressed that you had time while packing to create this beauty!
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Julie, your bright colors are gorgeous and I love the layout of your card. Your whole bird scene looks almost exactly like your Odie. It must have killed you to loose him after so many years.
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 140443
Thu, Aug 17, 2017 @ 11:13 AM
The layout and design with the bird looking into the frame are just so, so perfectly done, Julie. Thanks for sharing the photo and story about Odie. And good luck with the packing!!
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 106691
Thu, Aug 17, 2017 @ 11:33 AM
I loved the story of your bird. So sorry. Your card is wonderful..........such gorgeous tropical colors!
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Registered: March 28, 2011 Location: Novi, Michigan Posts: 11863
Thu, Aug 17, 2017 @ 12:46 PM
Your tropical card is just beautiful Julie. I love the bright bold colors and the window. Your card shines in the gallery today - it's so colorful. So sorry about Odie. I enjoyed your cute story.
