Birdday Wishes

Brrrr...with the cold and windy weather outside it almost feels like winter is trying to make one last appearance here! Earlier in the week I had seen some robins poking around in my flower garden, but they hopefully found a warm place to hide today. I love watching the birds appear in the spring, and am hoping that the two bird houses we put up in the flower garden last summer will have occupants soon!

This card uses the bird image from Nature Walk, one of the stamp sets in the 2011 Occasions Mini Catalog. It is a quick and easy layout with a monochromatic color scheme. I always have a hard time coming up with ideas for "man" cards (cards meant to give to a male) and thought this one might be one to keep in my stash for when needed. Just a reminder that the items in the mini catalog are only available through April 30, so if you'd like to order just go to the Online Ordering link, which will take you to my Stampin' Up! website. Once there, all you have to do is click on Shop Now to order online any time of the day - or night!

Recipe

Stamps: Nature Walk

Paper: Soft Suede & Very Vanilla cardstock, Elegant Soiree Designer Series patterned paper

Ink: Soft Suede

Accessories: 2"x1-3/8" Oval XL punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, 1/16" circle punch, Neutrals brads