Ralph is a lover: he loves the outdoors; he loves watching birds in his yard; he loves reading his bible everyday. And the Teapotters would love to help him celebrate his 94th birthday this week.
I can't help thinking about nature without visualizing green and I have a TON of this cs and coordinating dp. This dp is paper, which always challenges me: I crinkle it, I crease it, I tear it. So, this time I glued a piece of it onto green cs first and then die cut the birch. I like the texture the subtle dp adds to this die. Even though I used textured cs, it was blah. So, I whipped out that favorite Weathered ef and it made all the difference. In thinking about which bird to use, I googled State Bird of Ohio. I learned something new today. It's the cardinal (but then you already figured that out). Stamped, colored fussy cut then arranged the bird, foliage and sentiment. I glued two additional pieces of green cs on the back of the panel to pop it up a bit from the base.
Karen (aka k dunbrook) made this gorgeous card last Sunday featuring one of my favorite quotes. So I reprised the quote here typing it in Verdana font. Here's a link to Karen's fabulous card: FS795, Marvelous Nature by k dunbrook at Splitcoaststampers
94! Wow! I can barely manage 70. So, my hope is that Ralph feels acknowledged and celebrated by the many lovely cards and warm birthday wishes he will be receiving this week. And I hope you feel celebrated today too. TFL
Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2022 GMT Views: 711
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Registered: February 10, 2006 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 13100
Tue, May 03, 2022 @ 2:42 PM
Really love that shade of green cardstock (beautifully embossed with the weathered ef) and the birch die cut dsp! Ralph is sure to love this gorgeous Cardinal and the lovely leafy branches and berries.
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God demonstrated His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us ... being now justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. Romans 5:8 & 9
Registered: December 31, 2007 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 2572
Tue, May 03, 2022 @ 3:08 PM
Beautifully designed card! The red cardinal and berries just pop against this lovely shade of green. Love that birch diecut. I'm sure Ralph will appreciate your wonderful nature card.
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50569
Wed, May 04, 2022 @ 5:31 AM
Amazing design....that green bg with the birch trees looks fabulous! And that wonderful cardinal with the greenery just completes the look (you could do a Christmas card with the same design). Love the quote!
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131672
Wed, May 04, 2022 @ 10:48 AM
That is a very cool effect with the birch over the Weather-embossed bacgkround, adds great depth and to my eyes works like one of those optical illusions where you're not sure which is the positive and which the negative. I love your big happy cardinal.