Handmade card: Paradise found

 

Where my last creation sprang from paint chips, this card sprang from a tropical paradise calendar I was given. Each page is more breathtaking than the next so it took me a little time to choose the image I wanted to work with today. I knew I wanted to incorporate wood patterned paper. Using white wood patterned paper would have felt too matchy matchy so I resisted that temptation. I like it much better with the wood patterns and chevron pattern I selected.

 

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Nature walk: Turquoise bath

Our yard just became even more beautiful this week. We added a vibrant birdbath for the birds that frequent our yard can refresh themselves from the summer Texas heat.

 

They have yet to stop by but we are sure they will find it an irresistible place to visit soon. I can honestly say I am a bit jealous they have a place where they can escape the at times oppressive heat here. Lucky birds!

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