Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Merry Monday #114 - Sparkle, Shimmer, or Shine

Good morning friends.  A few weeks ago when we did the Santa Hat challenge, Linda W. did a card that stuck out to me using a Penny Black bird stamp.  These birds have been around awhile, but I had never noticed them till I saw Linda's card, and I just had to have them!  They came in the mail this weekend, and when this week's challenge came up to use "Sparkle, Shimmer, or Shine", I just knew I had to make the birds fit this challenge! So even though the title "Sparkle, Shimmer, or Shine" makes me think "beautiful" or "glamorous", I went the opposite direction and did "cute"!  Take a look:




Are these not the cutest birds ever?!!!  I am just so head over heels in love with them!  I used my Copics to color them (C1, R29, & E33), and also a little red chalk for their bellies (I love the way chalk spreads around so easily with just a q-tip!).  I added Dazzling Diamonds to their hats for the sparkle. I also added a strip of red glitter paper at the bottom of the inside for a little more sparkle.  My sentiment on the front is from PTI's "Tag-It's #9" stamp set, and the inside sentiment is from PTI's "Think Big Favorite's #20" stamp set.  Super simple card to create, and putting the images and sentiment on an angle keep it interesting! :0)


There's still lots of time to play in this challenge, and if you LOVE glitter (and what stamper doesn't?!!!), then check out all the details right here .

That's all for today friends.  Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful Tuesday! :0)

16 comments:

Kristie Goulet said...

So cute, Marcia! Love those adorable birds. Thank you for joining us at Merry Monday!

Kathy said...

Love the red strip of sparkle on the inside!

Ingrid said...

Those little guys are SO cute! Great card. :)

Irish Cherokee said...

Extra cute birds Marcia. Love your coloring and card.

Bonnie said...

Marcia, I can totally understand your need to order these cuties! And you've created a wonderful card with them! I love the angle and you've colored them so beautifully! Thanks for sharing them with us at Merry Monday!

Theresa's Studio said...

Cute card. Love the sparkle.

Notes by Nina said...

Adorable card, those little birds are so cute. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday.

Jessi Fogan said...

EEEEK! Total utter CUTEness!! And glittery perfection :)

Jill Norwood said...

Oh my those birds are CUTE!!!!!! I think they might need to come and live at my house too! What a wonderful card my dear!!! It just made me SMILE!!!! Adorable!

BrendaB said...

Oh my gosh, this is adorable! I especially love the little bird you added inside the card!

Marie Bingaman said...

I loved Linda's card that week too! Those robins are soooo adorable! I love how you made them fit the challenge, and that angle IS very interesting! :)

Pat Knowlton said...

How adorable are these little birds? I love them! I'd better check my PB stamps ... I feel a "case" coming on! Great card!

LeAnne said...

Sweet as can be, Marcia! Love these little birds! Thanks for sharing this with us at Merry Monday this week!

Linda said...

Hi Marcia, you know how much I love these little guys ..... and I love what you've done with them. Fab design! Thanks for the mention too. xx

carol (krillsister) said...

Adorable. Those birds are so festive & cute!

Susan Sudbury said...

This card is absolutely adorable! These guys are sure in the spirit of things!