I was thrilled to discover that my card was chosen as one of the Top Three winners for the challenge.
I used a base of the Heavy Whisper White cardstock and then added a Pear Pizzaz matte with a shorter and wider striped matte underneath. I love that the colours reflect the colours which I've used in watercolouring the scene, don't you? Most of the colours are from my Derwent watercolour pencils but the bare wood fence as well as the background sky are from my Stampin' Up! stamp pads. The Gray Granite was perfect for the look of the weathered wood and, of course, the Balmy Blue was perfect for the sky.
I simply love the look on this little mouse's face as he looks up at the offered worms and grubs and points to his friends, suggesting they are hungry rather than himself. On the stamp it appears as if the Robin has a fly or other winged insect in its beak but I thought grubs and worms would be more effective. First of all, they are slimier looking and second of all, they are easier to identify in the picture. It wasn't difficult to take one of my permanent journaling pens and create the changes I wanted. As usual I finished up by adding a touch of the Nuvo Aqua shimmer. I think it's perfect on the buds and flowers, don't you?
Have fun checking out our Watercooler Wednesday Challenge and I hope you'll link your creation before the deadline on Monday, April 5th, 2021.
I'm also entering my card in the following challenges:
House-Mouse Challenge (HM&FMC #336) -Anything Goes with an Option of Bugs
Simon Says Monday Challenge - Whatever the weather
