Audubon morning

Goodness, it has been nearly a week since my last post.  We've been busy running here and there ... living life.  Last Saturday I spent a glorious sunny morning with my son and members of the local Audubon Society.  It was an incredible experience.  With the guidance of knowledgeable birders, my son added over 20 new birds to his list...both Common and Hooded Merganser, Bufflehead, Redhead, Sharp-Shinned Hawk, and more.  It is amazing the beauty that surrounds us ... we just need to open our eyes to see it.

I just can't get enough of the sweet red felt hearts found at my local craft store.  This one is framed in antiqued chipboard and layered on burlap and linen.  An adorable heart embellished with a decorative pin and button.  The background prints are from my scrap drawer with the exception of the silhouette paper ... that is from our gorgeous Timeless Portraits collection.  I'm sure you recognize it from previous posts.  The greeting is detailed with pearls and says the sweetest things.

Now, about that bow ... I may have over done it but I just couldn't help myself.

Enjoy your day and thanks for visiting!

things i love ...

There's nothing left now of the snow that fell on Friday.  Three inches of accumulation drew me out the door to shovel the driveway.  Now, the rain last night and the nearly 50 degree weather today will wash it all away.  I'm sad to see it go ... the cleanliness of a pure white blanket.  There will be no ice fishing for my two Boy Scouts this month.

Another card created Saturday with friends was a mix of deep reds and soft pinks.  The checked paper is from my scrap drawer while the cameos and polka dots are found in the Timeless Portrait collection.  Each sheet is gorgeous and since all of our papers are double sided there are many wonderful ways to mix and match.    

While browsing through a local craft store (there to find the right shade of green yarn - something you'll see in the future), I happen across a roll of red felt hearts.  I was thrilled!  Funny how it's the simple things that bring such joy.  Stitched on my card front gives a "cottage" feel to my project.

My bow is hand dyed pink seam binding.  I added a few embellishments such as a velvet leaf, decorative pin, and the sweetest little pink flower.  I love the fullness created with seam binding.  Misting with a mixture of alcohol and Shimmer Paint makes the "ribbon" stiff and easier to shape.

I'm sharing with the uber-talented ladies over at Just Us Girls where they are celebrating these romantic colors.

Before I go, I wanted to show you this adorable photo of felt hearts found on Tiny White Daisies ... love them!

Enjoy the rest of your day and thank you for stopping by to visit!