Brrrrrr! Birdie

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Hello Stamping friends! The Cold & Frosty challenge is right up my alley as I live up high in a Utah canyon where it's cold all winter. In fact, I'm watching the snow fall as I write this blog. 

Black-capped Chickadees are one of my favorite birds, so seeing this little guy all dressed up, ready to attend the neighborhood Christmas party was fun inspiration for this month's Challenge. Follow along with these photos to see how I made this card using the stamp Megan's Christmas Bird:
So, bundle up in some cozy clothes, light a fire in the fireplace, make a cup of rich hot cocoa (with whip cream!) and start creating your submission for the Cold & Frosty Challenge! Entries due by the last day of December for your chance to win a prize. 







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