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Monday, February 15, 2010

A Little Birdie Told Me

Hello! It is a snowy day here so I didn't go to work. We didn't actually get that much snow, but it rained first and that froze before we started getting snow. I was checking out the news before leaving the house and they were saying there more than 14 cars and trucks wrecked between the five mile stretch interstate where I get on and where I exit. At one point they were saying that they would close that portion since it was a sheet of ice but all the patrol cars were working accidents! I decided it would be best to stay inside to minimize my chance of injury today.

I decided to work with an image today that reminded me of warmer weather. This is a digi stamp from Sassy Cheryl's. She has some very cute images available, lots of cute and sassy kids, and some darling snowmen. After printing my image I colored with Copics. I inked around the image with a pink ink pad before mounting it onto a piece of blue card stock because I wanted that extra color there without the added thickness that another piece of paper would have added.  My fence is a border punch from Martha Stewart and the flowers on the fence are from Joilees. The papers and card stock are from DCWV and the ribbon is from my never-ending stash!

24 comments:

Pretty-In-Ink said...

It's beautiful Gina! That image is adorable and your punched femce border looks fantastic!
HUgs
Nicola

Maggie said...

Cute card...your coloring is great!

Unknown said...

I wouldn't have went to work either; you described som nasty driving conditions. You used your time wisely though on this card. I keep looking at that MS fence punch...I love the singing bird...

Angela said...

Gina, this is just adorable!! I lov ethe punched fence and your shading on your coloring is just beautiful!! I haven't made a thing today yet!! Maybe later!!!
Hugs:)
Angela

Stephanie said...

I think you made the right decision to hang out at home...just not worth chancing it!

cute card - Love the picket fence border :)

Christine Riley said...

This is too sweet! I love that image and the fence border punch is the perfect touch.
Hugs, Christine :)

MiamiKel said...

Gorgeous!! Lovely color combo!

The Mama Monkey said...

Woo Hoo for the snow day!! Makes Monday more bearable! :) I love the bright colors you chose! And that MS punch is delightful!

Pat (mspfd) said...

Super colorig Gina!

peggysue said...

That was a really wise choice, so glad you decided to stay home and be safe! And look at what a fine result. Isn't it funny how our minds work subliminally, you put down that there were 14 card wrecks . . .which would also be sad, but less expensive than a car wreck.

jimlynn said...

Such a cute card! Love the little "fence" at the bottom. Just great.

Payne Holler Cards said...

you were smart not to get out in that mess! probably will still be bad tomorrow morning too!
this card is wonderful!love the image, your coloring...and that fence border is perfect!!!
be safe if you have to go to work tomorrow!

Silli said...

OM Gina, your card is so sweet, love the cute image and love the blue bow...Very pretty. Hugs Silke

Tricia said...

that paper is yummy and I just love your little picket fence punch!! mad coloring skills!

Tricia said...

that paper is yummy and I just love your little picket fence punch!! mad coloring skills!

Courtney Baker said...

I'm so jealous that you didn't have to work. My commute was awful! Seriously! Cute card Gina!

Anonymous said...

Wow, beautiful coloring. Just got some Copics to try myself and I appreciate looking at your talented work. Like how you included the fence trim at the bottom.

Cindy (Stamp With Me Cindy G/Stamping Therapy) said...

Very spring...love the colors and the cute image.

Scrapping Julie said...

gina! what an AWESOME coloring job! girl, it looks so good. i tried to go to work but made to the lake and decided to turn around and go home. thank goodness i did that before i got on the interstate! i would have been stuck there for 2-3 hours!!
glad you played it safe and stayed home!

Jenn said...

Great coloring and I love the inking on the edges of the image. Just the perfect touch.

Mandy Schneider 97 said...

O love this Gina!!! The colors you used on this image are awesome! love it..the layout is so cute too..great job!
Mandy

Leigh Ann Baird said...

Glad you stayed home! My hubby tried to go to work and had to turn around and come back home on Monday. Love the card, it's adorable!

Unknown said...

Very cute card. I could definitely use some spring about now. Great coloring!

Cheryl said...

Awwww - this is adorable.