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Mr. Birdy

Hey everyone! Happy Thursday! Thanks so much for all the help with my SU! questions yesterday. Now I know what I needed to know - I need it all! LOL! I have such a hard time narrowing down my wishlist, so each order takes about 2 months to prepare. Crazy, huh? I started working on this one back at the beginning of January, so I'm more than ready to finally send it off and get those pretty new Sale-a-bration sets in my hands! :)

I 've made a few new cards this week, but amazingly enough, they're already in the mail and I'm waiting for them to arrive at their destinations before I show the world. So today I'm pulling this little cutie out of the vault. I made this card back when I first got my samples of the Anniversary Birds set, but couldn't show it to ya then. A girl has to keep some secrets, right? ;)

This card was the result of my just playing around in my studio and ended up being the inspiration for Mojo Monday Sketch #22. I started with the gorgeous Silver Lining collection of papers by We R MemoryKeepers and, stitched three of the panels randomly with my Janome Mini. Next I sponged each panel with Versafine Vintage Sepia Ink and matted on Chocolate Chip card stock. For the image panel, I stamped Mr. Birdy on Classic Cream card stock in Vintage Sepia, then stamped the branch below his feet. Next I curved the You Make Me Smile sentiment from Thoughtful Florals and stamped it below the branch. Next I stamped the branch and the bird again on the patterned paper and paper pieced onto the main image. I added a random scrolly stitched frame around the edges and then inked up with more Vintage Sepia ink and matted on Chocolate Chip card stock. For the ribbon slider, I was too lazy to run downstairs and get my horizontal slot punch, so I just punched a couple small circles in a row and slid the American Crafts ribbon through the hole and tied in a knotted bow.

22 comments

Anonymous said...

This is just gorgeous! I love seeing what you make and the fact you even explain it! I am wanting to start making more cards - now I need to meet more people to be able to send all my card ideas too!

Dana said...

Oooh, good secret Julee! Love the PP, and your birdy is so cute!
I know what you mean about SU, I finally placed my order last night and it came to $340.96! I guess that's what I get for waiting and trying to whittle the list down!

Amy said...

adorable!

~amy~ said...

LOVE it!!! I'm so hooked on my Janome! Loved what you've done with yours!

Anonymous said...

I love the stitching and the papers (esp. the paper piecing).
FUN card!

Anonymous said...

oh my goodness.....it takes ME 2 months to decide what to order too!! Aahahaha, at least I am in good company!!!

never thought of paper peiceing this little cutie pie!! cute cute!!

squirellyshirley

Angel said...

This is so oretty. Love the stitched scrolly frame!!

Anonymous said...

Julee...this is GORGEOUS!!! I love the stitching. wow

glad to be back in blogland and visiting!

hugs

Alex said...

Wow! This is beautiful Julee!! I love the papers and that stamp is really cute! *STAMPIN HUGS* alex

Charlene Austin said...

I am so glad I ordered all 3 of the new releases. These little birdies are AMAZING and I am SO casing your card! Can't wait to get them!!

Linda Carson said...

Beautifully done!

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

I just LOVE this card, Julee! I LOVE that stitching!

Maren said...

Fabulous card! Love that paper! I just wanted to let you know that I LOVE all of the Verve sets (7) that I just bought! I can't believe I waited so long to buy them. They shipped so fast and are getting some good use at my house! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Bethany Paull said...

I totally love this with that sweet bird and the curved verse and all those LOVELY patterns.

Sandie said...

Gotta luv that little birdie..........I WANT IT!!!!!!
Thanks for sharing.

Luv Sandie

Leah said...

Soooo cute!! I love those birds:)

Lisa's Blessed A Latte said...

Oh so cute!!!! Love this....

Jennifer Buck said...

How cute! Love this! :)

JenMarie said...

L O V E this!

dasimonds said...

Fabulous Card!!
Beautiful papers..
great job paper piecing.
Super cute .."mr. Birdy"

Anonymous said...

I love the paper-pieced birdie! This card is just awesome :)
Cyndi

Jennifer said...

I love your "Mr. Birdy"!!! In fact, I loved it so much that I "cased" it while making some cards for my daughter's teacher. Here's the link in case you'd like to check it out: http://cutitoutcreations.blogspot.com/2008/05/one-last-teacher-gift-card-set.html Just scroll down and it's the 8th picture in the post.