Susie Lessard | Hello Bluebird Blog

Halloween Party with Susie

Posted by Susie Lessard | Aug 18, 2019 | Uncategorized

Hallowe’en! Hallowe’en! Oh, what funny things are seen! Whitches’ hats, coal black cats, Broomstick riders, mice, and rats! Crunching leaves, Fall festivals with crisp candy apples, and the smell of popcorn in the air! Pumpkins’ orange lined in a row, and costumes ready to go! Memories that lead us from the lazy days of summer to the warm days and cool nights of Fall. When I was young, our father used to sing us the song above and make us all laugh. When I was grown and living overseas, missing my family, I called my father at work one...

Strawberry Jam with Susie Lessard

Posted by Susie Lessard | Jul 2, 2019 | Uncategorized

“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” Henry James – Hello Bluebird friends! What a wonderful June 2019 release we’ve had! I’m back today to share another card from the Strawberry Jam stamp set. Delicate, delicious, and decadent in color! The desire to have strawberry jam, clotted cream, scones and a pot of tea calls my name, how about you? The sweetness experienced when taking afternoon tea is repeated again with the charming illustrations of the Strawberry Jam stamp set. To create my card I started with...

Silly Birds with Susie

Posted by Susie Lessard | Jun 17, 2019 | Uncategorized

Aloha Bluebird friends! What’s up? Today I’m sharing a Tropical themed card that will have you upside down with delight! I’m featuring the ever so Silly Birds stamp set paired with the Charlie Alpha die set. I’ve also chosen a small sentiments from the Silly Birds set, What’s Up. I love birds that talk, and I can just hear this guy saying, Aloha, what’s up?! How did I create this card? I cut a piece of 100 lb Neenah Classic Solar White card stock and spaced out my letters being careful to give enough room to die cut...

Party Parade with Susie

Posted by Susie Lessard | May 17, 2019 | Uncategorized

Encourage children to write their own stories, and don’t rain on their parade. Applaud flights of fantasy. Stand up and cheer the use of imagination! ~ Gail Carson (edited) Hello bluebird friends! Join me today for a Party Parade featuring this adorable set from Hello Bluebird Stamps. Our sweet character pals are marching through the woods waving their banners, and banging the drum. Enjoy the Little things they seem to sing as they merrily march along. No rain for this parade today! Do you like the trendy slimline card designs? I think it’s a wonderful tool option for...

Fly a Kite with Susie

Posted by Susie Lessard | Apr 26, 2019 | Uncategorized

“It’s delightful when your imaginations come true, isn’t it?” ― L.M. Montgomery, Ann of Green Gables Hello Bluebird friends! I love starting off a visit with a lovely quote, and this one seems so appropriate (she smiles). I’m here to share a card I’ve created with one of the newest Hello Bluebird April 2019 release sets, Fly a Kite. It is delightful when one can imagine the childlike characters of the forest flying a kite together isn’t it? Recently, I’ve been talking to my blog friends about mediums and styles. Today I am sharing my love of not only...