A Happy Thing for Paper Players #232

Hi Everyone.  Happy Sunday.

I hope you area all having a great weekend.

It's the fabulously talented Joanne's turn to host her first Paper Players challenge this week and she has a challenge that is right up my alley :-)  A clean and simple challenge with a theme:

 

My regular blog readers will know that birds.... and clean and simple... are a challenge that I couldn't resist!  I decided to use some of my new SU goodies and was excited to ink up the kingfisher (?) from the new SAB set - A Happy Thing.   I paired that with some DSP from the new SU Occasions Catalog - Birthday Bash.  I love the colors - and the patterns - from this DSP and let the colors of the DSP dictate what the colors on the bird would be (I still think this is a kingfisher? 

 

Here's my card:

I colored the bird with some of my new FREE SU Blendabilities.  They were perfect for coloring this image.  The sentiment was stamped onto Bermuda Bay card stock from one of my new favorite sets - Crazy for You.  I love the simple sentiment with all of the details on the DSP.

We hope that you will play along with us this week but, before you do, don't forget to check out the fabulous inspiration from our design team:

Ann Schach
Anne Marie Hile
Claire Broadwater
Joanne James
Laurie Schmidt
LeAnne Pugliese
Nance Leedy
Sandy Mathis
Debbie Mageed
Karren Johnson
Shannon Jaramillo

On a personal note:

Today was FREEEZING.... well, technically, it was way below freezing - around 30 with windchill.  The temps have been relatively mild these past few weeks that it really hit us when we went outside.  But... it certainly was better than our friends on the East Coast.  A colleague of mine is about to get her 7th foot of snow in the last couple of weeks.  I actually cannot fathom that.  7 feet of snow in just a couple of weeks and then, they are going to get with unseasonably really low temperatures, too.

We shopped as quickly as we could this morning and then rushed home to the warmth of our house and I managed to spend a little time in my craft room.  I didn't get a lot accomplished whilst I was down there, but it was cozy and relatively warm and.... really... anytime spent in my craft room is good time :-) 

I listened to WQXR classical radio whilst I was down in my craft room.  This is my usual routine but there was one thing different today.  The last week I have been wearing a Fitbit Surge and was amazed to find that the radio - and my crafting - lowered my heart rate to a very relaxing 62 beats a minute.  Which, I might add, is better than when I am asleep.   I always said that the combo of crafting and classical music is my waking meditation time, but I had never had physiological proof of it before. :-)

I'll be back again tomorrow with my Valentine's Day card... yes.... I know... a little late - but I needed to show you my Paper Players card tonight :-)  Oh.... and as it is Valentine's Day - I will also have a little blog candy on offer.  My own Valentine's Day pressie to all of you.  So, don't forget to check back tomorrow.

In the meantime, warm hugs and prayers for those of you who need a little lift tonight.

Hugs

Jaydee

Card recipe - all ingredients Stampin' Up!

• Cardstock:  Whisper White.  Bermuda Bay
• Stamps:  A Happy Thing (bird).  Crazy for You (sentiment)
• DSP:  Birthday Bash
• Inks:  Memento Black.  Blendabilities:  Pumpkin Pie.  Bermuda Bay.  Crushed Curry marker

Comments

[Kelly W.]

Hi Jaydee! Such a lovely card, so HAPPY! The brightly colored dsp and beautiful birdie make me smile. I've seen so many comments on this bird with so many opinions on what he really is.

[Claire Broadwater]

Jaydee, your card is just gorgeous! I knew this challenge was perfect for you! I always love all your photos of birds and your garden! The colors you used are just perfect! XX

[Shannon J]

I love your choice of colors for this card, Jaydee! It's so bright and fun! Love it!!

[Roberta Morin]

Beautiful way to showcase this pretty bird on the new tag punch, Jaydee! Such pretty bg paper...nice twine and sponging~

[Debbie Mageed]

This is a gorgeous card! I love the bird on the tag, sitting there all colorful and cute! On your personal note, I would LOVE 30 degrees right now. Spring can't come fast enough!

[LeAnne]

Fun card! Love all the bright colors!

[Doris D.]

Absolutely beautiful card. The colors on the bird just sing to me. We are getting 6 to 9 inches of snow here in VA tonight. Unheard of! It is 14 this morning. Brrr!

[ColleenB.]

Bright, cheerful and such a pretty Spring looking card.
This card Definitely has your name all over it Jaydee.

Brr; Now that's cold...
We got spoiled with our 60-70 deg. temperatures and now today we hare having a cold rain and a freeze for tonight and into tomorrow :{

I just wasn't made for Winter... I want my sandals!

Well, Jaydee; Keep Warm and Snuggle On.

[Terri]

Love your bird and the lovely bright colours - make me hopeful for spring (which I cannot wait for!). You have THE best cards!

[KarrenJ]

This little bird is so adorable and he looks fantastic on a tag! Gorgeous card, Jaydee!

[Ann Schach]

So bright and cheery, Jaydee! I love the Baker's Twine...it works perfectly with the designer paper. Your tag cards are always the BEST!

[Joanne James]

When I chose my challenge this week Jaydee, I was thinking of both you and LeAnne - I so enjoy watching the slice of life in your garden from time to time! I'm so glad you like it and you totally rose to the challenge - I love that colourful kingfisher and the DSP you chose is the perfect pairing! Thanks for creating such a super card for my challenge this week!

[laurie]

That DP is awesome, I love how you used it for the background. The tag is a fun idea,to, and so sweet with the bakers twine. CUTE!

[Nance Leedy]

Such a perfect card for this challenge, Jaydee! And, I too, thought it was right up your alley. Love the tag and the dangling trail of colorful baker's twine--it's just the right embellishment for this CAS beauty!

[Sandy M]

Jaydee this challenge does have your name written all over it! Love how you colored the bird and that you put him on a tag, and the patterned paper almost looks like water droplets. A fabulous, happy card.