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Saturday, 24 April 2010

Spring has Sprung Bird Bath

The winner of yesterday clean Teal card is...
Paula said...
I really am having an educational tour - this is absolutely stunning, so elegant & classy. I'm coming back for more.
Paula (PEP)
23 April 2010 23:04
Congratulations Paula, if you send me an email with your details on, I will pop the card in the post for you.
There is a little story behind today's card, when I first started to make cards many many years ago both myself and my Mam fell in love with this stamp it is by PSX and called Bird Bath, I decided not long after buying the stamp that I was giving up crafting as my girls were toddling and I had nowhere safe to keep my craft stash out of little girls reach.
I actually sold all of my stash (scary) then maybe a year later I was missing crafting so much that I started again but of course I no longer had this stamp.
Today my Mam came visiting and brought with her a bag of stamps which she no longer used and this little beauty was in the bag, I know that my Mam often visits my blog so I have a feeling that she may want this stamp back ha ha (too late Mam it's mine now).
I coloured the stamp image with Promarkers then used the Nestabilities Ovals to cut it out and also some scallop ovals in aqua and lemon. I used the Cuttlebug Birds and Swirls folder to emboss the aqua background card and added a matching striped paper to the left side of this. lots of matting and layering, some pearls and ribbon and a bit of love to put it together.

If you would like to win this card please leave me a comment and I will do a draw for it.

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65 comments:

  1. Caroljenks24 April 2010 at 00:48

    Gorgeous card Jak, the colours are beautiful and the story to go with it is just as sweet :)
    Hope your Mam doesn't miss her stamp too much!

    Carol x

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  2. Paula (PEP)24 April 2010 at 00:53

    This is so stunning & the way you've highlighted the embossing just adds such a subtle emphasis. The image is absolutely delightful too. Thank you for sharing your story.
    Paula (PEP)
    http://pepcraftchallexp.blogspot.com/

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  3. Love crafts forever24 April 2010 at 01:20

    Very lovely card.

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  4. Loraine24 April 2010 at 02:01

    Another beauty. Love the colours, so zingy and zesty. Your mam will go mad when she realises.

    Loraine x

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  5. Anonymous24 April 2010 at 02:26

    This is absolutely stunning! Another lovely card...

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  6. Marge24 April 2010 at 04:58

    What a sweet memory! Love your aqua and yellow color combo and those pearls just make it!

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  7. Carole RB24 April 2010 at 05:35

    Hi Jak
    Your card is so beautiful!

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  8. Veronica Z24 April 2010 at 05:47

    I love this card! You did a wonderful job with the coloring, and the little pearls add such a nice touch!

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  9. Regina24 April 2010 at 06:03

    Jak!!!! I´m very sure your mom will love your card and will ask the stamp just for doing some more cards!!!! My mom also did this. :)))) Your card is so gorgeous and your coloring is absolutely amazing.
    Have a wonderful week end.
    Hugs
    Regina

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  10. fusiafscrapping24 April 2010 at 06:07

    This is sooooooo cute! Love the papers, image and coloring. I'm loving your card and what a totally gorgeous image!

    BTW
    My son, Piotruś (Peter), is almost in yours grandson age. He was bon on 22 of july 2009.

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  11. Pamela24 April 2010 at 06:34

    Beautiful, so fresh and spring like. Love your little story.
    Pam x

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  12. Penni24 April 2010 at 08:25

    Love the yellow you've used with this one Jak.

    Hugs
    Penni
    X

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  13. Janice24 April 2010 at 08:39

    Such a lovely story Jak, you must have been thrilled to find the stamp in your Mum's bag. Beautiful card, I love the colours you have used.

    Jan R x

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  14. Poppet24 April 2010 at 09:01

    It's a beautiful image I can see why you and you mum fell in love with it. You always make such elegant cards. :-) xx

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  15. Mad Mary24 April 2010 at 09:13

    What a wonderful story and i love the fact that your mum had kept her bird bath stamp. I have a bird bath in my garden but not as ornate as this one. Absolutely love the colours you have used.

    Mary xx

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  16. Tracy24 April 2010 at 09:29

    Love your story about your stamp, I can see why you love it, it's gorgeous. A wonderful creation Jak.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  17. theboelemas@aol.com24 April 2010 at 09:32

    A beautiful card with a lovely tale behind it. x

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  18. Nannieflash24 April 2010 at 09:33

    Morning Jak, what a lovely image your colouring is beautiful. Fabulous card with love and hugs Shirleyxxxxxx

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  19. Sarah24 April 2010 at 09:55

    What a gorgeous card, I love the colours and the image is beautiful and coloured perfectly xxx

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  20. Michelle24 April 2010 at 09:56

    Beautiful card! love the colour combo, really works well! and the pearls just finish it of perfect!
    thanks for sharing.

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  21. Lynne24 April 2010 at 10:02

    I can understand why you were so pleased to get this stamp back. Your card is gorgeous, I love the colours.
    Lynne xxx

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  22. Lorraine24 April 2010 at 10:24

    wow jak this is stunning i love the colours and layout absolutely beautiful xx

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  23. Gunilla24 April 2010 at 10:25

    Another stunning card, yuo are so talented! Brgds, Gunilla

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  24. debb24 April 2010 at 11:21

    What a beautiful card and such a nice story! I am so glad you did not permanently give up crafting!

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  25. Anne24 April 2010 at 11:50

    Such a pretty card and the pearls match in so well they almost look like dew drops:)

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  26. Suzanne24 April 2010 at 11:51

    What a coincidence, Jak - I, too gave up for a while, sold my stuff off and had to start from scratch again. Thie card and image are beautiful and I am sure your mum will be glad you are putting the stamp to good use
    Hugs
    Suzanne x

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  27. My'scardcorner24 April 2010 at 11:53

    This is beautiful Jak and I do wonder at your mams reaction. Love the stamp it is so sweet and like how youve presented it.
    Myrax

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  28. Bee24 April 2010 at 12:26

    I have that stamp!!! And now I know how wonderfully it can be coloured and used I am newly inspired...

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  29. tracy24 April 2010 at 13:05

    This is a stunning card Jak as allways

    tracy xx

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  30. Sharon-The OKI StampQueen24 April 2010 at 13:11

    It is awesome and amazing how God gives us little blessings and reminders just when we need them! A reminder of what you started and how...and how life circled back to it. The birds ate the birdbath...drinking from the fountain of life. I love the card--the colors, the significance...and the little sparkles make me think of angels unawares! Blessings, Sharon

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  31. Birgit24 April 2010 at 13:27

    Oh, this card just says SPRING! :) I love it. :)

    Happy creating,
    Birgit

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  32. ursula Uphof24 April 2010 at 14:24

    Love the card, I am sure you can let your Mom use the stamp sometimes. My birdbath doesn't look anything like your lovely one.

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  33. Gibmiss24 April 2010 at 14:42

    HiJak
    Fab card love the colours Thanks for chance to win Card

    Hugs
    Sylvie
    xxx

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  34. terrie24 April 2010 at 14:44

    Wow what a clean and fresh looking card..love the color combo..
    I can relate to your story..I've given craft item and then I wished that I didn't...tfs
    zullu26@aol.com

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  35. Lesley24 April 2010 at 14:58

    Hi Jak,

    this is a wonderful card. Love the accents on the blue.

    Lesley

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  36. Anonymous24 April 2010 at 15:03

    I love this card the colours are so lovely and fresh and the pearls are a finishing touch - a masterpiece - the bird bath brings memories of my MIL´s bird bath which was a present to her father when she was a teenager (and we still have it here in Spain)

    Eve (Hamrow)

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  37. Villý Vilhjálms24 April 2010 at 15:34

    Beautiful colors and love the image of the birdbath

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  38. Anonymous24 April 2010 at 15:40

    Beautiful card and love the birdbath stamp. Can see why you wouldn't want to give up that stamp.
    Enjoyed readying the story behind it.
    ColleenB.

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  39. Daisychain24 April 2010 at 15:40

    This is beautiful! I love the colour combo you have used and that stamp is so sweet.

    Hugs Christine x

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  40. Pattyb24 April 2010 at 15:41

    What a gorgeous card. I love birds, so this is special to me. I would be honored to win this card. Thanks for sharing.

    Blessings,
    Pat

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  41. Anonymous24 April 2010 at 16:34

    Beautiful colours together - it is simple but so elegant.
    Basil.

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  42. Barbara Hickson24 April 2010 at 17:17

    Beautiful card Jak.I would love to win this card, It is so like a birdbath that I had in my previous house.Unfortunately advancing years forced a move into an apartment. I do miss watching the birds taking their baths.Barbara.

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  43. iReneM24 April 2010 at 17:55

    Oh how I love this card, such pretty colours
    It is a lovely stamp, Jak and so beautifully coloured.

    x

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  44. Carolk24 April 2010 at 18:08

    its a gorgeous card, love the fresh colours you have used, x

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  45. caroline24 April 2010 at 18:26

    Thanks Jak for sharing the story with us and the card is just excellent, the colour, the image and its freshness
    caroline x

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  46. lynmcf24 April 2010 at 18:39

    the colours enhance the beauty of the stamp ... and thanks for sharing your story

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  47. Jackie24 April 2010 at 18:42

    must both be having a blue and yellow day !!!! lovely card, and I think Mam just might want the stamp back ! lol .. x

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  48. Amanda24 April 2010 at 18:57

    what a beautiful spring card, I agree its a lovely image, but I love the teal and lemon colour scheme you have chosen for it. Love your blog, fantastic inspiration for all us craftaholics

    AmandaP

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  49. Karen Drew24 April 2010 at 19:03

    All your cards have been fab this week Jak. Every day a different colour. Just wish I could get out of my comfort zone and experiment with different colours. Todays card is so fresh and spring like.
    You are an inspiration
    Luv
    Karen xx

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  50. janet24 April 2010 at 19:53

    I also have this stamp, but have rarely used it. Your card has inspired me to dig it out and have another go with it I love the colours you have used.
    Janet

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  51. marilynmurphy24 April 2010 at 19:57

    PSX stamps are the nicest and you did this one justice.

    Marilyn

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  52. Dawn Loring24 April 2010 at 21:00

    The birds and swirls compliment this stamp so much

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  53. Anonymous24 April 2010 at 21:17

    Another beautiful card, Jak, and that stamp is so cute and you've coloured it perfectly. Love the layout, the colours you've used and those little "attentions to detail"!

    Alice (beemer)

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  54. Diane Louise J24 April 2010 at 22:14

    The stamp is absolutely gorgeous, I can imagine why you wanted another one... your card is so lovely xx

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  55. gocanucksgo24 April 2010 at 22:39

    What a great story! That stamp is gorgeous and I love the pearls. This is such a sweet looking card.

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  56. Unknown24 April 2010 at 22:54

    O what a sweet story and what a gorgeous card. Really love the beautiful fresh colours.. but yes selling all your stash is really scary. I could never do that!! My greatest fear is losing it all in some fearful way !!!

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  57. Lynne in NI24 April 2010 at 23:00

    Such a pretty card! I'm loving all the little pearls on your DP!
    :o)

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  58. Val24 April 2010 at 23:20

    Jak - I love this card, so pretty and spring-like. Colouring is brilliant, and the colour-combo is just right for spring.
    Hugs
    Valxx

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  59. Lynn25 April 2010 at 00:24

    Lovely card again Jak, I love how you put them together. Lynn

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  60. joan25 April 2010 at 00:24

    I have that stamp and have just started to use it again! your card is lovely, love the colours

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  61. trish25 April 2010 at 04:18

    Another gorgeous card, Jak.
    Hugs,
    Trish

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  62. Anonymous25 April 2010 at 16:37

    What a touching story. Love the stamp! And the colors are gorgeous! Would love to win the card. Here's hoping........

    June

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  63. Unknown25 April 2010 at 17:24

    I love it, it makes me think Spring has finally sprung....

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  64. Unknown29 April 2010 at 21:38

    Hi Jak
    Love all the cards, but the Bird bath is wonderful.
    Carole

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  65. Unknown15 May 2010 at 22:41

    Great story about the stamp - can't imagine ever getting rid of my stash!!!

    Love the fresh colours you've used on this card.

    Paula x x x

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