Tuesday, June 28, 2011

~ Lovely Birds ~ The Craft's Meow

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I have never been in love with such cute little birds as these! And they're a wonderful little part of a new stamp set The Craft's Meow DT is showing off today called "Lovely Birds."

My oldest sister (who is 28)... became so enthralled by that little bird bath that she keeps declaring that she'll want those bird baths on her wedding invitations. I in turn, am not amused, and tell her that she will do all the cutting and paperpiecing. (and then she says that if I start cutting now, by the time she decides to get married, they'll all be done). 

sigh.

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Oh, but let me tell you, that bird bath was SO. MUCH. FUN. to cut and trim and paste! I simply stamped the image on cream cardstock and then carefully cut it out. Softened with a little creamy brown ink, and pale color pencils, it looks perfect. The "Love" sentiment is actually a section of a larger sentiment that you will get to see on the actual stamp set......

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Patterned background stamp is this set, an earlier release by The Craft's Meow and Nina Brackett. I added color pencil details and more inking to soften the whole card. The blossom is by Prima, with a few fabric leaves added (snipped out from the fabric mentioned here)

All right, go stop by all these fun little places to check out the other team-members' projects. They are sure to blow you away!


Wherever you go along the line, leave a comment, and you just might be one of three happy people picked from all the blogs and announced at The Craft's Meow blog tomorrow. Fun giveaways over the next three days till the release on July 1st!

happy hugs,

~vi

18 comments:

  1. I just love your card it is so romantic and beautiful.
    esterling9 at aol dot com

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  2. This is soooo beautiful Viola! I love your soft colors, flower and, this sweet Lovely Birds set!

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  3. Softly beautiful card! I agree with your sister if you start cutting now, you will be done in time! LOL

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  4. That bird bath is SO cute!! Me also want that for my wedding (if ever! (^_^)). But I have to get married before C. :) Can I 'chope' you to be my wedding invitation designer?? Hehe!
    I love how you added the pearls to the flower...that's neat! The birds looks like little kids though. :D

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  5. Your card is so cute Viola! It would make an adorable wedding invitation! Your sisters are so lucky to have such a creative sister in the family!

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  6. wonderful combo of stamp sets!

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  7. Mwahahahaa, start on the invites now! :D But the oh-so-quaint little birds, I love them! <3
    Makes me think of "I come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses..."

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  8. Very cute! I agree...those birds are ADORABLE!

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  9. I would love to be your sister and have you design my wedding card. What a beautiful job--it just speaks of love.

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  10. Such a cute card, love those birds :)

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  11. What a cutie :) love this card Viola :) x

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  12. Very pretty card. I agree with your sister. Start stamping!
    Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Wow, this card is unbelievably delicate and vintage and adorable all at the same time. You're right, those birds are too cute. Great work!
    *smile*

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  14. beautiful card - perfect for a wedding! love the sweet, soft colors.

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  15. Darling card. I do like your "soft" coloring. :)

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  16. utterly gorgeous!!!! HUGs Juls

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  17. Gorgeous!
    Beautiful details and colours:)
    Heidi:)

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