Nuthatch

Nuthatch

My favorite part of being a photographer is capturing nature... wildlife.

This picture was taken from inside our home looking out the window.

Then I used a program in which to edit... so it may look slightly fuzzy.

I do have a cannon manual camera that occupies space in a closet.  Which may or may not be the best of best places to keep it.  ;)   

But I usually grab my phone to capture most shots.   Or sometimes I use a digital camera. 

Mary :)

Sunflower Praise

Sunflower Praise 

Free to download

From my Garden

Dressed up in Pink
From my garden

Designed by Mary Smith 2016

Do not copy.

Butterfly

I have two bushes of "Blazing Star".    They reach their full growth after 3 years.  Butterflies and Bees love these plants.   Sometimes I'll bring my camera to "see" what has come to collect nectar.  

This butterfly stayed long enough for me to get this shot.  :)

Isn't he beautiful.

Busy Bees

Toad's Hideout

Flower & Bee

This was taken several year ago. I originally printed out the photo and made it into a card.  I don't remember ever sending it to anyone.  

I love how the picture turned out. :)

Bumblebee

Here's one of the cute critters sittin' on top of my yellow Zinnia.

Looks as if it might be mugging for the camera.

My photography has been watermarked.  This means no copying.

Hello!

I would like to welcome you to my blog, Blue Jean Cards.    What you will find on this blog will be cards designed by Mary, aka Blue Jean Cards. :)  

My love for card making began around the mid eighties.  Making cards mainly for family.  In which, each one was drawn out by hand and taking about one to two hours depending on the design.  
  
Now its so much easier to create a card, depending on what medium you are using whether it be stamping, computer, or water color, copics, watercolor pencils...etc... 

The main mediums I use are: Digital Stamps, either created by me or another artist.; watercolor pencils; water brush pens; rubber stamps; designer paper; punches; and embellishments.   I'm not really the kind of artist that likes a lot of fancy-schmancy stuff to put on my cards.  I like basic.  Then if I want to add in some other things I can.  :)

I'm also a Christian.  And I love to read the Bible.  So I will be adding in some scripture verses as well. 

So, why pick the name, Blue Jean Cards?   First I was trying to pick a name that no one else had...and we know how frustrating that can be... this name just popped in my head.  And it fits perfectly.  It best describes my cards as being "basic".   And too, I love to wear bluejeans.  I'm comfortable wearing blue.  I supposed that's why I like the name of this blog.  :)    

Oh..I can't forget that I love to take pictures!   Yes, I will be putting some of my favorites up on my blog.  Today, as I was strolling in my flower garden, I caught a glimpse of bees collecting pollen.  So, pulled out the digital camera and got to snapping.    

I love flowers and wildlife.  

So, pull up a chair and set a spell.  ;)    Hope you'll enjoy my blog.