Hi there! Today I'm joining along with the PTI September Blog Hop. This month's challenge was to create a project inspired by the pretty picture shown below:
I was inspired to use the fun bird image from the Round and Round set to feature as the focal point using the chalkboard technique. I embellished with foliage from the Spruce and Sprigs set and a small die cut flower.
I also made a similar Christmas card:
I'm joining along with the following challenges:
For sketch inspiration, I'm playing along with the Paper Players Sketch challenge:
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Happy hopping!
Be Sweet ;)
Amazing how the bird image makes two different, but perfectly lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteLove both cards! The texture on the tag really catches my eye--love it!
ReplyDeleteLovely! and your chalk boarding is gorgeous! Love that stamp set!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Mona. The chalkboard is great on the birds and I love your foliage sprigs. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteLove all your wonderful textures!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, Mona.
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards for the hop! I love the layers and texture you used.
ReplyDeleteLovely layering of tag and panel Mona - your black board technique is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful take on the photo Mona! Love the smaller tag like image with the bird and branch!
ReplyDeleteLiking all of your layers and details. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteWow, lots of layers on your pretty cards! Glad to see the Round and Round set used, that's an oldie!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous, Mona! What a unique, artistic take on the challenge!
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful elements to this card Mona and a fantastic layout too! Lovely, lovely card!!
ReplyDeleteLove your take on the inspiration photo! Your little chalkboard circles are perfect, so cute!
ReplyDeleteA darling interpretation of the challenge Mona. You use the stitched dies to perfection.
ReplyDeleteGreat colors and take on the inspiration photo, Mona! Great design!
ReplyDeleteI really like your design...so many elements to catch the eye! Lovely card!l
ReplyDeleteLove the layout and composition. The layers are working wonderfully well. Great card!
ReplyDeleteSo fabulous that your bird image works so well for your two different themes Mona! Both cards are gorgeous and your layers of embossing and papers work so well together too. Thanks for sharing with us at Just add Ink this week.
ReplyDeleteNice cards. I love the chaulkboard technique. You did an awesome job with the challenge. I like how you used a circle for your birds.
ReplyDeleteI love this diecut collage effect...Such a lovely card! Thanks for sharing at Just Add Ink.
ReplyDeleteVery pertty card, Mona! Your chalkboard technique here is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Love the embossed dots. I have that set too, haven't used it in years!
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful cards Mona, love the layering and the way you combined all the elements on your card!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous soft image of the bird! Wonderful design and love the pop of red!
ReplyDeleteThis is so ovely and I adore the mix of elements and colours with the chalkboard efect bird!
ReplyDeleteI really like the mix of elements you have used - with the images and card and papers. Chantell Just Add Ink
ReplyDeleteYour cards are really lovely - the rustic look is perfect for the bird image. Thanks for sharing with us at Just Add Ink.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful combination of elements and the pop of red it gorgeous! Thank you for joining us at The Paper Players!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful cards Mona!! Thanks for playing along with us at The Paper Players.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards, Mona!
ReplyDeleteOooh, that pop of red is just so perfect. As always, your card looks fabulous!
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