- Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat
- Please put a penny in the old man’s hat
- If you haven’t got a penny, a ha’penny will do
- If you haven’t got a ha’penny, then God bless you!
I’m delighted to be with all our Hello Bluebird friends on Thanksgiving day. I hope you’re spending a wonderful day surrounded by family and friends, laughter and stories re-told that warm your hearts with memories of old.
We have a house full which makes us happy, and we’re blessed to be able to share. Today, I’m honored to begin the Christmas season on the Hello Bluebird Blog by sharing a card featuring both new and old sets. The October release really struck a cord with the set, Merry Mice, Treehouse Scene Die and Winter Woods Overlay Die. Carols and poems stirred visions of sugar plums and Charles Dickens in our heads. And so, in a twinkling I sprang from my chair “watercolors” for this merry affair! I sat about creating a vision in my head — over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go! Mrs. Rabbit from Storybook Friends and her friend, little squirrel from, Quiet Christmas, are dressed for a Christmas party at the whimsical Treehouse of Merry Mice! Magical fairy dust and storybook characters intertwined with new and old make magic this Christmas season at Hello Bluebird Stamps.
How did I create this card?
I began by die cutting the Winter Woods Overlay and Treehouse Scene die as-well-as the Treehouse Holiday Add-On’s and set them aside. I stamped out my characters on hot press watercolor paper and used Schmincke pan watercolors to paint them. The Winter Woods Overlay, Treehouse Scene, and winter background sky are all blended with Distress Oxide Inks. Additional elements such as the stepping stones, wreath, christmas lights, and presents are from the die set, Treehouse Holiday Add-On’s and the stamp set, Quiet Christmas. Stickles Stardust and Tonic Nuvo drops finish the scene.
Thank you for joining me today I hope you’ve enjoyed the card. And may you be blessed this Thanksgiving day and always.
Sincerely,
Susie ~
totally adorable
Thank you so much for your visit and comment, Tanja! I’m delighted you like the design and hope you’ll try mixing the sets yourself to create your own unique scene.
Sincerely,
Susie ~
I’m so blessed to have discovered your blog and your sweet and whimsical cards, Susie. I am utterly enchanted with all that you create and the lovely way you share your creations. They make my heart smile. This card is just fantastic and so full of charm. I love to see where your artistic eye takes me. Thank you so very much and may you have a blessed holiday with your family and friends.
Aw Jeanne, you’re so kind to say so. I love seeing your face pop up on my blog and now here! Yay! I’ve been trying very hard to draw our customers to this blog so please get the word out to all your friends as well. The design team works so hard each month to showcase the best of Hello Bluebird in all ways. So don’t be a stranger, and thank you again for stopping by “my second front porch!” (smiling).
Sincerely,
Susie ~