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Anniversary Birds

Hey everyone! How's your week going? I've been busy from sun up until sun down every day this week, but I'm happy to report I'm making some good progress on the projects I've been working on, so that's GOOD news. I love having a productive day where you get to cross a bunch of looming tasks off your list. That was yesterday for me - a fabulously productive day!

Today, I'm sharing a card made with another of the new Verve sets releasing this Saturday. This set is called Anniversary Birds and is a set of eight stamps. I wanted to try a different color combo for me, and since guava is not one of my fave colors, I thought I would try to match it up with my favorite color, Cool Caribbean, to see if I could make it work for me. It's a little different, but springy and is definitely growing on me.

I started by stamping the solid bird in cool caribbean. Isn't he a looker? LOL! I swear, hubby giggles every time he sees this set - he just LOVES this bird. Next I stamped the branch below Mr. Birday in Always Artichoke and then colored the leaves and the bird's wing with Copic markers and then highlighted with a clear Spica glitter pen for some added sparkle. I sponged Groovy Guava all around the edges and then sewed the image to a Groovy Guava mat and then matted with a Cool Caribbean Scallop Rectangle (Nestabilites). I pierced a hole in each scallop and outlined with a white gel pen for a faux micro eyelet look.

The card base is 4.25" square and is stamped with the Stampin' Up! Paisley background stamp in Groovy Guava. Next I stamped the Wishing you a fabulous Anniversary sentiment in Versafine Vintage Sepia, added three clear glass baubles and an Ivory satin knotted bow.

So what do you think? Wanna see more? Be sure to check ou the Verve Blog later today for more sneak peeks of this set by Amy, Jen and Lila. Oh, and Friday's the last day of the 15% off stamp sale at Verve, so if you've been procrastinating, now's the time to let your fingers do the clicking! ;)

19 comments

Libby Hickson said...

This is so cute!! Can't wait to see this birdie set! And love this color combo - fun!

Becky G said...

Adorable little bird! I can't wait to see what the rest of the set looks like! Love this card! The colors are great!

Janine said...

He is so cute.. and the colors are gorgeous.

Pegg S said...

Oh looking forward to seeing this set! The bird is SOO cute! Very different and modern (which is awesome!).

Heidi said...

Oh he is so cute! I'm sure the rest of the birdies will be as cute as him! Great colors too!

Anonymous said...

Julee, this card is SOOO beautiful!!! I love the warm, rich color paired with that sweet blue bird! Man...these March sets are seriously THE BOMB!!!!!

Tanis said...

I'm in love!
That bird is AMAZINGLY cute!!
Show me the set, show me the set :)

Leah said...

I absolutely LOVE this bird! So cute and I really like the color combo you used...not usually my taste but it is really pretty:)

mudmaven said...

Gorgeous card! Love the bird and the color combo is exquisite! tfs ~chris

Sherrie said...

Look at you! I LOVE birds and this is just plain adorable!!!! I can't say enough how cute this looks! Way to go Julee!

Alli Miles said...

I am soooo needing this bird! I know I am anxious for the release.

Anonymous said...

Julee,

The bird is gorgeous! I can't wait to see the whole set! Your card looks fantastic!
Hugs and smiles

Marja Sch said...

beautiful card I love the colours. Hugs Marja

Beth M said...

Love the bird and the color combo! Can't wait the see the rest of the set!

Alex said...

that little bird is stinkin' adorable - I love this card! T color combo is awesome! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

dasimonds said...

Another Beautiful Card!
I love this little Bird..nicely colored..pretty paper and ribbon.
Details are wonderful!

Maren said...

This bird is fantastic! I can't wait to see the rest of the set!! :-

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

How very sweet! I just love this card!

Anonymous said...

I have been in so far over my head with prepping for next weekend that I haven't been blurfing too much this week. I just now checked in, and wow! Love all the new sets you are releasing today!! This is I think my fav, and the card is just so sweeet! You continue to outdo yourself on gorgeous stamp sets Julee!!
I'll have to just head over and take advantage of the awesome sale/bundle!
Cyndi