Sunday, March 25, 2018

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop - March 2018

Hello friends.  It's the 25th and that means it's time for Papertrey Ink's monthly BLOG HOP.  This month's inspiration photo is awesome...take a look:


Wouldn't you LOVE to have that arrangement sitting on an entry way table or for your centerpiece on your dining room table??!!  I immediately thought of the Nesting stamp set and that's where my card started.

 
I stamped the nest with Classic Kraft ink and then rocked the edges in Cocoa Bean ink using my MISTI, and then added the leaves with Simply Chartreuse and Ripe Avocado inks.  The die that cuts the nest leaves an opening in the center of it and made a perfect place to tuck my flowers from the Bitty Bouquets in to.  I used Melon Berry and Hibiscus Burst for the tulips and Bright Buttercup for the other little flowers.  I used a layer of Blueberry Sky to mimic the wall and table in the inspiration photo and then added the white die cut layer using the Mix & Mat: Confetti die.  My sentiment I embossed in silver on a strip of vellum using the Tulip Time stamp set.  I know there's no bird in this inspiration photo, but the little guy from the Brushed Birds set just seemed to fit right into that little spot on the side of the basket.  A few sequins and some white baker's twine finished off my card that I'm going to use for my mom's 86th birthday that's coming up in early April.


Time to get hoppin my friends...I just LOVE visiting all the blogs to see how everyone interpreted the photo!  Check it all out right HERE!! 

Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!


30 comments:

Rosemary said...

Your card is just lovely, Marcia!! A perfect take on the inspiration!!!

Susan Watanabe said...

Perfection strikes again!! Love your card, Marcia (every detail)! And you snuck that cute birdie in to top it off (he didn’t fit in my card).

Sharyn Polesel said...

This is beautiful! I used the nest in my card too. I love the flowers you used and your sweet brushed bird. Lovely card!

Betty Wright said...

Marcia, this is wonderful! I love how you combined the stamp sets to create this lovely card! I see those cute birdies, too! Lovely card!

Teresa said...

so pretty. I like the little bird you added and the sequin

DIANA L. said...

Beautiful the bitty bouquets stamp was perfect choice and used used it amazingly

Patti said...

The perfect take on this lovely photo Marcia : ) I reallly love the addition of that sweet bird!

Have a blessed day friend.
♥ Patti

Luanne said...

Such a perfect nest of tulips! I love how your card turned out!

Jill S said...

Marcia, your card is a standout this month. Lovely!

karen h said...

Wonderful card! Love the tulips in a nest - and the bird is a perfect addition!

Carmela said...

So pretty! We used the same Mix and Mat die. I love your cute little bird and your bouquet of flowers. A blessed Easter to you and your loved ones!

Julia Aston said...

A beautiful layering of die cuts - love the background, your flower filled nest and sweet bird Marcia!

Linda said...

So beautiful, Marcia with all of your lovely layers. Wonderful card, my friend.

Nancy G said...

Marcia I love how you placed those tulips in the nest and you have that beautiful bird next to them! Gorgeous card!!

lainey said...

Marcia, this is just beautiful. Lovely choice of flowers, nest, background, bird, colors.....what can I say other than this is perfection!

Nancy Penir said...

Beautiful, Marcia! Your leafy vine around the nest caught my eye. Love it all! Those birds never disappoint!

Papercraft Boutique said...

What a beautiful birthday card for your mom, Marcia! You used the three stamp sets (nesting, bitty bouquets, brushed birds) so well. How clever to tuck the pretty flowers in the nest! And great take on the inspiration photo!

Skrater said...

What a gorgeous bouquet! this is so springy and cheerful! Thanks for sharing.

Karen said...

This is the perfect answer to that lovely inspiration photo! I love your gorgeous bouquet in the nest; the leaves surrounding the nest is a wonderful final touch.

JD/ Jill said...

Oh my goodness! Such an amazing card! Your card looks so close to the photo! Beautifully done!

Sharron said...

Goodness, this is such an amazing take on the inspiration photo. The flowers for your nest are perfect! Love your beautifully layered background and that sweet little bird!

Helen F. said...

oh Marcia, love that Brushed Bird with the Nesting stamps! Your tulips look amazing and your interpretation of this pretty photo is spot on! Beautiful card (as always) :-)

Lisa Elton said...

Oh the flowers, that sweet bird, the frame...this is so pretty Marcia!

Mona Pendleton said...

So very pretty Marcia! Love the cute bird and nest of beautiful blossoms! Happy hopping!

Greta said...

Love the beautiful bouquet in the nest, Marcia! Perfect use of the photo inspiration!

Birgit said...

You win this challenge Marcia! Your flowers in the nest are just too cute for words! And you used those darling little birds too. It just doesn't get any sweeter than this card right here. Darling my friend!

Marlena M. said...

Perfection in your mix of stamps,colors, and execution Marcia! Wonderful work~

Joyce said...

What a beautiful card. Love those flowers, and you used a nest!! Love that touch.

Marybeth said...

I so love the white scalloped panel under that beautiful nest of birds....absolutely stunning Marcia!

Barb Kirkwood said...

Best card in the group. I'll have to try that it. You nailed the challenge. Nice job.