Springtime Yellow... Bird Stencil

Every Spring I find myself drawn to Yellow.  Perhaps it is because I love to watch for the first Forsythia blossoms.  Perhaps it is because I love lemon desserts for Easter.  Perhaps it is the draw to lemonade and sweet tea as I abandon hot chocolate and apple cider.  Perhaps it is just that yellow seems so warm and sunny, something I desperately desire after the gray winter.  Whatever it is, I find myself drawn to it, craving it, loving it.

I am beginning to fill the house with splashes of yellow... yellow placemats, yellow blossoms, yellow pillows, etc.  But it seems unfair for the house to have all the fun.  Unfortunately, I look wretched in yellow.  But, I have a daughter who looks amazing in yellow.  So this next project is for her.

This was made via freezer paper stenciling.  The design was a compilation of several that I found.  I traced the twig from one source and then traced the bird on top of that.  I love the design.  I need to find a good shirt for myself so that I can wear one as well. 

Sadly, the lighting wasn't great when I took these pictures.  The shirt is a pretty sunny yellow.

And because I couldn't resist, I did a little butterfly embellishment one other place as well.  We have just put diapers behind us.  And I have a feeling that, despite my best efforts, we will be seeing these a lot, particularly under her sundresses and skirts this summer.  So, might as well have fun with it.

Have a lovely yellow day!

This project linked to:

A Soft Place to Land: DIY Day
Today's Creative Blog: Get Your Craft On
Somewhat Simple: Strut Your Stuff Thursday
Fireflies and Jellybeans:  Show Off Your Stuff
Kojo Designs:  Friday Fun Finds
Somewhat Simple: Strut Your Stuff Easter and Spring

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