Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Howdy..

I am back from our quick trip to Quartzsite, AZ.
What an experience that was. Like I said before I have
 never seen so many RV's in one place. 

I am not a huge fan of camping out in the desert. 
I would rather be at the ocean or up in the mountains were
there are lots trees.  But I finally gave in to the hubby and
did a little trip out to the desert. 



I mean really how many good shots can you get of 
brush and cactus.   Anyway I am linking the above photo to
Texture Tuesday..  I used Kim's new -43 texture at 100%
It made this photo look a little better.  Hee Hee...
Thanks Kim!


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Well it's Tuesday which means it's time for 



Our sweet and talented host this week is Charlene.
And the theme is Forever Mine.
All you need to do is use hearts on your project. 




Last week when I was trying to do this project I had the
toughest time. I did a couple of Journal pages with hearts on them
and did not like them at all.  And to tell you the truth I am not to crazy
about the way this turned out. 




I have had this cute little digi stamp on my computer for some time
now.  I really don't even know where I got it. 
But I did have some fun coloring it. 




So you know what to do if you want to get the
details on this challenge, just hop on over to 



Well that's all I have for know. I will be back to show you
some more photos of our trip.  Not that they are that wonderful,
They are photos of the desert for goodness sake.
(Do ya think I have lived in the desert to long) lol..

Wishing you all a happy week.

Till next time. 

Hugs~

44 comments:

Sylvia said...

Fun and cute card, Linda, love the birdies! I am with you with desert and cactus, but I am sure you had a nice time! Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Valerie-Jael said...

Glad you had a good trip! The card is very pretty, I like it! Hugs, Valerie

TexWisGirl said...

such a cute card! two of my favorite things - birds and fences. :)

LOVE your light in the top photo!

Kim Stevens said...

You are cracking me up....I for one am looking forward to the desert pics, I have never been! Love the one you edited and such a cute card!

Gail Dixon said...

The card is so incredibly sweet, Linda! The sweet little birds and red and white string is such a nice touch. What an interesting effect that texture gave your photo! Hope you had a fun time. :)

Gina Kleinworth said...

I just LOVE that color in that shot. Beautiful. and once again- always so inspiring with the card.

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

Your card is BEAUTIFUL!! LOVING those hearts and the cute little birdies!!! And glad you had fun on your trip!!

Tracy said...

I have this digi too. Might be Meljen's??? Your card looks great with all the layers, twine, and little tag. Love that desert pic too. Have a fantastic week my friend! Hugs!

Sandie said...

I think your card is gorgeous Linda... and your desert photo is precious, looking forwards to seeing more (even if you are not keen on desert country). Have a wonderful day Linda...x

Gillian Olson said...

Really cute birdie image!

Lisa Graham said...

Hope you had a restful time on your trip...bet all the RV's were there to get warm...the country is cold.

Your card is the sweetest!

Karen @ Pieces of Contentment said...

Love your card, that digi stamp is delightful and your colouring and paper crafting is a treat.
Your desert shot is very nice - did you have wonderful sunsets?

Lynn Stevens said...

I think your card is darling Linda, Brings some sunshine to the dull days here.
You can always come camping in our desert, a balmy -2 to 0 nearly every day for two weeks now. You may have to keep your heater running full time but the photos with frost on EVERYTHING is beautiful. LOL
Hugs Lynn

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Fabulous shot and I love what you've done with it.
Cute little card too!

Deb Hickman said...

Sweet card, love the cute image, I really need to find the time for this weeks challenge. Have a great day. Deb x

Mona Pendleton said...

Adorable card Linda! Those little love birds are adorable!

Artzy Heart said...

I totally agree with you about seaside preferences over desert scenes--although yours are quite lovely. I think I have to find an online source to help me use my nes Cannon!

Sue Lelli said...

Linda, LOVE your layering and the tiny tag with the twine and your lovebirds on the fence! CUTE card!

Terry said...

The ocean is gorgeous as are the mountains, but there is something about a desert sunset or sunrise that is amazing! Sweet card, my friend! Love those little birdies perched so happily on the fence! Perfect coloring and distressing! Hugs!

Unknown said...

You never cease to amaze me with your fabulous photography Linda! And what a fun, lovely card you've created, it's most adorable! Hugs, Ira xox
irascreacorner.blogspot.nl

Jinny Newlin said...

I can NOT see what you don't love about this cutie, Linda! Those birds are just precious, and I adore all the hearts! Then, everything wrapped up in twine just makes it utterly delicious! LOVE it to bits! TFS!

Anonymous said...

What an adorable card Linda! I love the stamp and your coloring and distressing cuteness!!!!! Hugs!

Nancy said...

I could use some desert heat about now. :)

Love that card -- love birdies.

Pride In Photos Beauty said...

You just crack me up! I love coming here...always a smile on my face. How much pictures can you take of cactus's.....hehe. Like the saying goes, You could sell snow to an eskimo! NO matter where you are the images will look awesome.
laurie

Gayle Price said...

Hey Linda, I'm with you, I'm not a huge fan of the desert either. Maybe because most of Australia IS desert and I see this landscape all the time. I am lucky I live right by the ocean tho. Love your sweet little card. xx

Unknown said...

This is one sweet card Linda, love those adorable birds and the way you colored them!!

Catherine said...

All your colors here are so warm and inviting Linda. It's cold here - very cold. And I could use some of these warm sunshine colors in my world. Beautiful!
xo Catherine

Becca said...

You're too hard on yourself Linda, I think it's an adorable card! I'm looking forward to your desert shots...I mean, how am I supposed to experience the desert now if not through your beautiful photography!

AppleApricot Wen said...

Howdee sweet friend,

Welcome back from empty land! Happy to see you again. Don't be too hard on yourself, I think your card is cute and sweet and the desert photo wonderful with that awesome light. Am looking forward to more of your dry bushes and sand photos ;)

And yes, I too spend waaaay to much time in PS if I'm not careful. It's so much fun to do! Can even make crappy photos look amazing :D (That's why I started using it in the first place.)

Big hug and wonderful day to you!
Wendy

Ros Crawford said...

Glad you had a good trip ... your photo is stunning ... and I love the sweet image on your card .. beautifully done! Have a lovely day

Audrey Pettit said...

I think your card is just adorable, Linda! Cutie pie image and love all the layers. The polka dots make me smile. :)
You are making me laugh about the brush photos, but I'm looking forward to seeing more from your trip!

June Houck said...

mmmmmm that warm sun is wonderful and your bird card is precious!

Asia King (aka Joanna K) said...

Wow, that must have been an adventure and a half camping in the desert! I can't wait to see the rest of the photos. And you card is really cute. I love that image and I have it too, but no idea where it came from! Enjoy the rest of the week :) Hugs x

Deanna said...

I am not much of a camper, but I definitely would prefer the ocean or the woods over the desert for sure. Love that sweet little card...birds are one of my favorites and these 2 are adorable.

Colleen Dietrich said...

what a sweet card, linda! i would have to agree on not too many interesting shots in the desert. ;)

Silvia(Barnie) said...

So wonderful, really love your card.

Lynnda said...

what a gorgeous card Linda... I so miss you ! happy new year my friend.... looking forward for another fun year creating with you... You are such an inspiration!!! .... big hugs...xoxo

Davi said...

Love that sweet card with the cutie image and fun layers. Hey you made the desert look mighty good my friend :)

Lisa Gordon said...

What a sweet card! For some reason, it makes me think of spring. Much needed right now, as it has been bitter cold here for many days. :-(

Love, love, love your photograph. Such beautiful color and light.

unikorna said...

OMG wowwwww camping int he desert sounds amazingggggg, Linda. You are my hero. Some photos would have been amazing.

Lucille K said...

This little card is so sweet, just love it. Your photos are wonderful, thanks for sharing :)

Gerri Herbst said...

Such a darling card, my dear!

Irineia Kirach said...

Linda...Very beautiful your card ..
Thank you for visiting.
kisses

Suzanne C said...

How sweet are those birds! Super adorable!