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I have a couple of bluebird pairs nesting around the house. One pair built their nest in an old house, hung high in a tree. Mama has been diligently sitting, and I've been hearing lots of noise coming from the house lately. This evening, I noticed Mama coming and going...
...and look what she's feeding! I saw three mouths at the same time, so I know there are at least three babies she's taking care of. What fun!
Ooooh, happy day!!! The two new cling sets I designed for Whipper Snapper Designs arrived today!! *Weeee!!!*
Introducing Hello Sunshine ...
...and You Make Me Happy!
A new challenge is being shared today on the Impression Obsession Blog, and I hope you join the fun! The challenge is Ocean Breeze! Pull out your Impression Obsession stamps and/or dies, and join us!
I created my card using various die cut shapes from patterned paper and card stock. The dies I used include: Rectangles 6-in-1, Sailboats, Congrats, and All-in-One Frames Ovals
Find all the details on how to enter the challenge on the Impression Obsession Blog. A random challenge entry will be selected to showcase on the IO blog and you can to enter to win a $25 gift certificate to IO just by playing!
Now, get ready for a wonderful dose of inspiration and check out what the other team members created for the challenge. Have fun!!
Anna Wight (that's me!)
Daniela Dobson
Dina Kowal
Ellen Taylor
Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp
Karen Amidon
Laura Fulcher
Vicki Garrett
Impression Obsession Blog
I am hosting this week's Mix-Ability Challenge in the challenge forum at SplitCoastStampers! The challenge is called Just Beachy! (Mix120) The challenge calls for you to add sparkle or texture to your beach themed project.
I used lots of dies from Impression Obsession to create this fun scene: Mini Shell Set, Rectangles 6-in-1, Sailboats, Mini Nautical Set, Sm Grass, Clouds, and Grass Border.
The idea behind the Mix-Ability Challenge is to make mixed media simple and approachable, and to let you experiment using things you already have. Each Friday a new challenge is hosted, but there is no time limit, so you can participate whenever you'd like on each challenge. Join us, won't you!?
Supplies
Dies: Impression Obsession
Paper: Neenah, October Afternoon
I love these little Calliope hummingbirds! Did you know, they are the smallest bird in North America?!
We have several that visit the feeders throughout the day and evening.
I think their fushia pink feathers are just amazing. And the males make the best noises during their high-flying courtship maneuvers.
My neighbor and I both saw a black-chinned hummingbird the other day, but I didn't have my camera. Another common one here is the Rufous. Maybe you're enjoying little visitors around your house, too?
A new challenge is being shared today on the Impression Obsession Blog, and I hope you join the fun! The challenge is Summer Fun! Pull out your Impression Obsession stamps and/or dies, and join us!
I created a summery scene card using various die cut shapes from patterned paper and card stock. The dies I used include: Flip Flops, Beach Umbrella, Mini Shell Set, and Instant Photo Frame
Find all the details on how to enter the challenge on the Impression Obsession Blog. A random challenge entry will be selected to showcase on the IO blog and you can to enter to win a $25 gift certificate to IO just by playing!
Now, get ready for a wonderful dose of inspiration and check out what the other team members created for the challenge. Have fun!!
Anna Wight (that's me!)
Daniela Dobson
Dina Kowal
Ellen Taylor
Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp
Karen Amidon
Kittie Caracciolo
Laura Fulcher
Vicki Garrett
Impression Obsession Blog
Caught this little cutie on the feeder -- I think this is a Calliope -- you can see the neck markings in the next photo. Maybe someone who knows hummingbirds better than me knows for sure.
A brightly colored male Rufous was out and about too, but he didn't wait around for me to go get the camera. Maybe another day he will!
Here you can see the markings on the bird's gorget.
A vibrant red tulip, growing in my yard. *Love!*
And a couple of May Day flower baskets I delivered to neighbors today. I used various dies (Sizzix, Impression Obsession, and even MFT) to create cute tags. What a fun way to say "hi" on this lovely spring day!
