Monday, March 16, 2020

Welcome to Spring

Double Trouble Challenge #52 = One spring item using a punch or die or fussy cut, optional to add a bee or honeycomb, and finally you can share with Bitten by the Bug (no fussy cutting for them though).
My die cut is Paper Cut Bird from Sizzix. I had to use two different die cutting machines. First, I used my Big Shot and even with the Precision Base and many pass throughs, it wasn't cut all the way. So, off to my Gemini Jr. and with the added metal shim it went through. The little bee is from an Inkadoo set called Patterned Birds & Bugs. I added a bit of twine, a ribbon, and some Nuvo drops to say welcome to spring!

Thanks for stopping by!

18 comments:

  1. Beautiful card, Jean! I love the rich colors and textured cardstock - such luxury and elegance. Your recipient will be thrilled to receive this. Thank you for playing along with us at Double Trouble #52 and Bitten by the Bug 2.

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    1. Thank you, Melanie. Sometimes my color choices just happen because of what is the closest. The laws of propinquity, LOL!

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  2. Sooooooooo pretty! LOVING the details and the purple!!!!!

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    1. Thanks, Julie. I've had this die for a long time and was looking for something else. You know how that goes :)

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  3. Lovely die cut, it looks fab in these purple tones. The yellow accents are the perfect finishing touch!

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  4. Birds and Blossoms scream Spring. Thanks for joining the challenge at Bitten by the Bug 2.

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  5. What a beautiful die and well worth putting it through a couple die cut machines to get the detail, and love your little framed bee...the navy/black against the purple background is stunning. Thanks for sharing with us Double Trouble and Bitten By The Bug.

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    1. Really had to hunt to find a bee, LOL! Thanks, Sue!

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  6. lovely! so unique all that wonderful purple and a pop of yellow! when I was a kid that was my favorite color combo! I had a yellow shirt I wore with purple pants and I would use the purple version of Love's Baby soft when I wore it! Thanks for bringing back those lovely memories and the inspiration for this color combo!
    and....thanks for sharing with us at Bitten By the Bug 2

    Alicia

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    1. I've always liked yellow and purple together too, Alicia. Thanks so much and I'm glad you liked it!

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    1. Thanks for that enthusiastic comment, Em. Made me smile!

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  8. I love all the purple and the lacey feel of your card! Thanks for joining us at Bitten By The Bug 2!

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  9. Happy Spring to you. Lovely card. I never know how to showcase these types of cutouts, you really nailed it.

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    1. I have had this die for forever, and I think this is the first time I have used it. Thanks for the kind comment. I think I should explore more ways to use it!

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