Does anyone else remember Bob Ross from "The Joy of Painting"??? I loved that man. I even took one of his painting classes at the local craft store when I was 12 or so. And when I found a t-shirt at Target several years ago with a picture of Bob and the caption "Happy Trees", you know I about peed myself and bought it right away! Well, when I was editing these photos, I couldn't think of a better file name than Bob's quintessential phrase "Happy Little Trees". And this stamp is particularly fitting, because Bob always painted one tree and then gave it a little friend. Oh, how I miss that man!
This card was inspired by yesterday. After weeks of below freezing temps and snow, the sun was shining brightly and the temps topped out at a relatively balmy 38 degrees. It totally put me in the mood to celebrate nature's wonder and beauty.
This card was inspired by yesterday. After weeks of below freezing temps and snow, the sun was shining brightly and the temps topped out at a relatively balmy 38 degrees. It totally put me in the mood to celebrate nature's wonder and beauty.Hope you are finding plenty of wonder and beauty as you hop along with Unity today. Stop by the Unity Blog for a list of all the participants.
Signing off in Bob Ross style "...and God bless."
Image(s): Unity Stamp Co. - Following My Heart KOM AUG09; SU wood grain background stamp; sentiment by PaperArtsy (Inkadinkado)
Pattern Papers: October Afternoon- Farm Fresh collection
Cardstock: brown kraft - local source
Embellishments: twill ribbon -Alpha Stamps ; PTI twine; Making Memories brads (pewter colored with copic marker)
Colored with Copics
Ink(s): Memento - Rich Cocoa; VersaMagic
Layout: Mojo Monday - MOJO121
Layout: Mojo Monday - MOJO121
28 comments:
I LOVE your paper piecing and coloring! Just fabulous! I am working on getting all my images inked up so thank you for the inspiration to go use these trees! Beautiful creation!
So beautiful! Love the retro feel to this card! Everything just works! Great use of those trees!
Love this card and great choice of papers!!!!
Wow I just love this card. It is very my style. I think I may have to print this one for my "case" selection!
Love those paper pieced trees! Great card! :)
Pretty!
adorable, love that image.
I loved Bob Ross! I would watch him make those Happy Little Trees for hours! :) This is too too cute and def HLTrees!! I love the paper piecing! Hugs and happy Friday!
very cute - love that think happy thoughts!!
I love this card, the "happy little trees" and the way you applied the wide...is that bias tape?...LOVE it!
And I totally feel your joy for above freezing temps! What a relief!!
LOVE that bias at the top! The brads are perfect--this card is just ADORABLE:) TFS!
Absolutely perfect and adorable card Catherine! Love it! Have a wonderful weekend!
Great papers. Those trees are darling!
GORGEOUS!!!!! I love your Happy Little Trees!!!
visitng from mojo...absolutely charming! love your happy little trees. We NEED more trees!
wow amazing card, love the stamp and that piece of twill ribbon.
Aaaah, just perfect Catherine, this card has a rustic feel to it, but it's cute too, I love it!
Catherine, I love this card! It's just gorgeous.
this is really cute! love the papers, they look fabulous pieced on those trees. tfs
I love your bright and cheery card, using two of my favorites: that Oct Afternoon paper and trees stamp.
Beautiful card. Luv how you used the twill. I've got loads of them and never thought of using them for cards.
Catherine...This card is absolutely GORGEOUS!! I LOVE it!! Can't wait to get that stamp!! Xx
OMGosh! I loved watching Bob Ross too! Love your "happy trees"...what a sweet tribute to Bob Ross. And God bless you too, sweet Catherine!!!
Well, it seems like there's a lot of Bob Ross fans here! Your card is wonderful, Catherine. Beautiful little paper pieced, happy trees! Thanks for the stroll down memory lane. I don't know if I would have even remembered his name, but as soon as I read "happy little trees" I immediately had a face to put with the name. I could watch him paint forever!!
Oh my name!! I totally remember Bob Ross and as soon as you said "Happy little trees" I got the biggest smile on my face! That is the sweetest, cheery card. Bob would have been proud :) Thanks for such an uplifting way to start my day. I love these blog hops! Nice to 'meet' you and I look forward to visiting your blog.
Your paper pieced tree are fabulous and fit wonderfully on this card...luv it!
Oh girlfriend, I just know that Bob Ross is smiling at your Happy Little Trees! This card is fabulous! I *love* the colors and the retro feel, and the twill is so perfect! YAY for happy trees! {{HUG}}
I too remember him and his painting. Oh how I miss and loved to paint!!! the trees do remind me of his :) and they make me smile :D. The paper piecing is so sweet!!! I think it neared 60 here today ~ so I was a happy little tree playing outside in the yard with the kids for a while :) It was SO NICE to get out of this house and not freeze!
Hugs!!! :)
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