Sunday 23 March 2014

A Little Birdie Told Me

Yes, a little birdie (aka Shirley) told me that a very special gal - MARIA -is celebrating a very special birthday today! A milestone in fact! The BIG 50! So the lovely Shirley has organised a surprise birthday card linky party for her. Check out all the other cards here.

I've have long admired Maria's  style, which is sort of arty and always unique! Another thing I love about Maria is her friendly, fun personality, which is apparent through her blogging at  Riesling Mama and in the lovely encouraging comments she gives to others!
Happy Birthday Maria!!!! I hope you enjoy your special day with your family and friends and that you get spoilt rotten!

I decided to make 2 cards for the occasion ....


I used Twinkling H2Os and the cute Sketchy Bird Stamp from Dina Wakely in this card. 

I used distress ink to create the watercolour butterflies and Windsor & Newton watercolour paint for the background.
The doilie stamp is from Penny Black  I used Memory Box dies to make the leaves and butterflies.


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14 comments:

  1. Lyndal23 March 2014 at 23:22

    Gorgeous cards Jenny!

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  2. Lyndal23 March 2014 at 23:24

    The Twinkling H2Os look FAB!!

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  3. Wida24 March 2014 at 01:45

    You are such an artist. These look like mini paintings.

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  4. Tenia Nelson24 March 2014 at 01:54

    Both cards are soooo gorgeous!! ;)

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  5. shirley-bee24 March 2014 at 03:17

    These are both fabulous, Jenny! I think I may need to buy the Dina Wakeley birdie! I love the watercolour backgrounds and how you've done the sentiment on the first one. Thanks for linking up!

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  6. Cornelia (fun stamping)24 March 2014 at 04:29

    Two card - the fist one is real eye candy! Love them both!

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  7. donna mikasa24 March 2014 at 06:28

    LOVE your cards and all the watercolor goodness!

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  8. Lin24 March 2014 at 09:03

    Your cards are sweet! But the first one just makes me smile - darling bird!

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  9. Jen W.24 March 2014 at 09:35

    These are both gorgeous but I especially love the first card. I love the sentiment treatment and the embossing!

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  10. Susanne Vargas24 March 2014 at 11:53

    Both cards are absolutely amazing! Maria will love them!

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  11. ~amy~25 March 2014 at 00:17

    simply gorgeous!

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  12. Anita in France26 March 2014 at 08:37

    These are both fabulous, Jenny ... I particularly love the first! Stunning texture and watercolouring ... so vibrant and striking! Anita :)

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  13. maria f.2 April 2014 at 02:13

    OH. MY. GOODNESS. Maria loves 'em. Gotta admit, especially the first one. What amazing watercoloring. Your colors and their placement are perfect, Jenny. And that birdie. And your ransom-y sentiment. And that cool cardstock (I'm assuming that is what gives it the bubbly textured look?). Thanks for joining my party. One day we'll have to have a real one! For now, Prosit!

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  14. Anonymous28 April 2014 at 03:42

    wow, I love it............great, gr Joukje

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