H2H Challenge - Bless This Nest #2

I've had several requests for an All Occasion Card workshop this year.  When I saw "Bless This Nest" among Close To My Heart's newest stamp collections in the 2011 Spring Summer Idea Book I just KNEW this would be the stamp I'd center my cards around.   These challenges have really helped me with my designs.    I designed one card for the Mojo Monday #173 challenge already.   If you missed it, you can click on the Mojo link.    

This week's H2H Challenge was to use any animal or bird on a card.  Did someone tell them I was working on this already?  It seems like lately, the H2H team must be reading my mind!  Here is card #2 for my upcoming Card Chatter workshop.


Recipe:
Card Pattern:  Originals - Upper Level Focus
Colonial White Cards and Envelopes (X1410)

Paper - Creative Basics Wings Collection (X5812)*
Ribbon - Sweet Leaf Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (Z1383)*
Cocoa Cardstock (X5642)
Colonial White Cardstock (1388)
Bless This Nest (C1445)*
Card Chatter - Birthday (D1475)*
Opaques Pearls Adhesive Gems (Z1336)
Cocoa Exclusive Ink (Z2114)
Smoothie Exclusive Ink (Z2196)
New England Ivy Ink (Z2135)

There will be 6 cards in this workshop so be sure to stay tuned.  I will be posting all six cards in the coming days.   

Check out the other great artwork on the H2H Challenge blog.

Comments

  1. MelanieJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    I love this card. That stamp set is on my wish list.

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  2. SueJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    You are so creative - I luv your cards and can't wait to take the class!!

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  3. LorrindaJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Great card! This stamp is now on my wish list...
    Thanks for playong aong at H2H!

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  4. Karen DayJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Gina, I think you & I are on the same wavelength! Great card using this set, I just may go and case it tomorrow... Thanks for joining us this week at H2H :o)

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  5. Melinda EverittJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Darling card! I have got to buy this stamp set. You did a great job!

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  6. CorinaJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Hi Gina!
    This is one of my favorite stamps sets. I have used it on so many things. Super cute card!
    Thank You for joining us at H2H!

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  7. Lisa StenzJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Your card is so cute! This stamp set is on my wish list and now after seeing your card, I think I want it right now! LOL! Thanks for sharing with us this week at H2H! *Ü*

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