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Hero Arts Huggy Chick (CC153)

Is this not the cutest little chick? It came from this gorgeous Hero Arts set that I just had to have. I think it is just perfect for spring. I picked it up at the Creative Quest in Glendale when I was there a week or so ago. I think it might be older, but oh well, I am in love nonetheless.

What do you think of this photo? I took it with my new camera that I got for my birthday. I love how much sharper it is. YAY! I am so excited about it. DH got me a Nikon Coolpix s51. I really wanted a small camera that I could easily fit in a pocket or purse and this one is it. Oh and he even got it for me in this great Magenta Pink color -- I am so lucky!

I used my cuttlebug to add dots to the green background piece. I then added dot details with a white gelly roll pen. I sewed the kraft and other layers on to the white card base. Image was watercolored using my aquapainter and the lids of the ink pads. I added chocolate brads in the corners because it just needed something. I love these colors, I think they are super together! The kraft tones down the brightness of the green and turquoise! Awesome! The layout was inkspired by Lauren's Saturday Sketch (from a couple Saturdays ago). I saved it and just barely got to it now. YAY!

Stamps: Hero Arts Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore, Whisper White, Kraft Ink: Timber Brown Staz On, Tempting Turquoise Classic, Only Orange Classic Accessories: Turquoise Polka dot ribbon, brown brads, Cuttlebug, Techniques: Watercoloring

Other exciting news of the day -- DS only had one accident yesterday (we are potty training again -- hope it works this time) and one accident today -- but he has been going on his own today really well and he even did a couple poops today! WOOHOO! *Silly things mommies celebrate eh* We are headed to Disneyland this weekend, for my DH's birthday, so I would be really happy if we could get him going on the potty consistently by then . . . but we will bring just in case clothes. Should be fun!!!
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Anonymous said…
Adorable card, Manda!!! Have fun at Disney!
6:56 PM
Michelle Pearson said…
Way cool to use your white gel pen on the cuttlebugged piece....love the idea and the look! Cute stamps too! Good luck with the potty training!!
8:59 PM
cheryl (clee') said…
The card is really cute and the photo is great! I've read of some pretty complicated set-ups for photographing cards, but the right lighting makes all the difference.
9:29 PM
Dana said…
So cute! That little bird looks just like he's giving a hug! Oh and your box is TDF! BEAUTIFUL!
9:57 PM
Godelieve said…
So pretty and cute!!
10:27 PM
Nardi said…
Firstly as a mum of three - YAY for your ds!! :o) Hope it is all on track for your trip to Disneyland.
The card is so sweet and I love the background too. Very nice. TFS!
11:12 PM
Chris Scrappin and Stampin in Texas said…
What an adorable little bird..Too cute
7:26 AM
JenMarie said…
Oh how sweet! Love this!!
8:25 AM
Ila said…
I love this card!! that bird is So Cute!!
9:19 AM
Laura lok said…
omg that is so cute really makes me smile too
11:54 AM
Paula said…
This is really cute and the photo is fabulous. Your camera looks cool, too! Happy birthday. I had to laugh about the "only one accident". At first I thought you meant car accident! Haha. Can you tell what stage of motherhood I am in? It is a good thing if you can get through the teen years with only one accident. But I do remember those years...congrats on the successful training!
2:43 PM
Anonymous said…
I love this card!!! Wasn't this a fun challenge? Challenging for me but I like I what I see.
4:11 PM
Anonymous said…
I love this card.That little chick is just so darn cute!-Also, by the way I have added your blog to my favorites! Your blog is super cute and you are so talented.
7:26 AM
Anonymous said…
This bird is so great, love it:)
7:58 AM
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