I have something fun to share today. How sweet is that little birdhouse? It’s been on my work table since early November and I finally sat down to construct it – what a delight! The template for it as well as instructions are in the current issue of MagnoliaInk (Christmas 2009) so I’m not able to share it online but I believe that issue is still available. This month the Magnolia-licious Design Team had a challenge and a blog hop called Pretty in Pink . . . I guess I’m still on that page, lol, I’m pretty partial to pink!
 
The lid of the birdhouse opens up (on the left hand side on mine) and inside I’ve nestled a small set of cards – get it – Tweet Notes. I used my computer to generate the words then cut them from Spellbinders™ Fancy Tags. The base of the birdhouse is one piece and is made with white cardstock which I smudged with Antique Linen Distress Ink. Per the instructions I then cut out the template again using Design Paper, cut each side out and shaved a little bit off of each side to make the individual pieces smaller. After smudging with Antique Linen Distress Ink, I stitched around on my sewing machine and glued each panel in place. The roof is simply a rectangular piece of paper – for mine I edged with an EK Success border then ran several score lines lengthwise. I thought it was sweet enough looking to stay simple with the embellies. Using Spellbinders™ Nested Poinsettia (this is a limited edition) I crafted the flower and added a big pearl to the center. To finish I tied a bow around it (you’re surpised right?) then tucked a punched heart (Martha Stewart) inside the ribbon. Even though mine has little 3" x 3" note cards in it, it could just as easily hold Valentines :-)
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For the card I simply used the same papers as I had used for the Birdhouse. I have the sweetest little pink Magnolia sitting up on my ribbon – she is #384 Jam Tilda. Again, the flower is made using the Nested Poinsettia and from it I hung another computer generated saying "You’re Tweet" that I cut out using Spellbinders™ Tags Five.
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Project Recipe:
Stamps: Magnolia – #384 Jam Tilda
Paper: Fancy Pants, Bazzill
Ink: Antique Linen Distress Ink
Accessories: Spellbinders&Trade; Nested Poinsettia, Spellbinders&Trade; Fancy Tags, Spellbinders Tags&Trade; Five, Martha Steward Scroll Heart Punch, EK Success Moroccan Lace Border Punch, Pearl, Ribbon, Velcro Dot, Computer Generated Sayings
Card Size: 6" x 6"
Birdhouse Size: 4 1/4" Tall, 4 1/4" Wide, 3 3/4" Deep
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By the way, Diana at Magnolia-licious is taking preorders for the Spring Edition of MagnoliaInk – I am crossing my fingers there will be another neat template included to play with. Diana is also taking preorders on the "Raising the Ceiling Collection" – pictures are in the store and the images are so very cute.
I’m off to get more coffee and then back to the studio! Hoping your day is a glorious one!
I had a little bit of time to pull a card together for the 2 Sketches 4 You Challenge this week. Guess who the sponsor is? Yep, JustRite Stampers. It’s an excellent sketch and the challenge runs until Saturday, January 30th. I hope you’ll join in and submit a card. Psst. . . . I heard the winner will be the envy of all because word is they’ll win the whole Botanicals stamps set with wood blocks. Just sayin’! Be sure to stop by the 2 Sketches 4 You site for all the rules.
I decided to make another valentines card; I love the punch of red and white. From JustRite Stamps I pulled two newly released sets, JB09060 Decorative 2" Square Borders and JB-09720 Romantic Sentiments. The sketch called for a squarish panel so I decided to use the AllDeco Punch again. (Yikes, I got lots of emails about this last time and I have looked for the ordering information and am coming up empty handed. Several have found references to AllDeco just by googling.) On top of my punched out rounded square I used Spellbinders™ Classic Squares LG #4 and Spellbinders™ Classic Squares SM #4. For the sentiment I used two EK Success punches, 1.5" and 1.25". On the bottom of the card I used Spellbinders™ Jumbo Scalloped Borderabilities Petite.
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Card Recipe:
Stamps: JustRite – JB09060 Decorative 2" Square Borders, JB-09720 Romantic Sentiments
Paper: The Paper Company
Ink: Colorbox Pigment – Cranberry
Accessories: Spellbinders Jumbo Scalloped Borderabilities Petite, Spellbinders Classic Squares LG #4, Spellbinders Classic Squares SM #4, EK Success Papershapers 1 1/2" Punch, EK Success Papershapers 1 1/4" Punch, Clear Embossing Powder, AllDeco Elegant Spring Punch, Pearls, Buttons, Ribbon, Lace, Martha Stewart Heart and Heart Border Punch
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On the inside I used a Martha Stewart Heart Punch and Martha Stewart Heart Border Punch. The heart sits on top of a Spellbinders™ Classic Circles LG and Spellbinders™ Classic Circles SM.
Fun sketch, I hope you’ll try too. Thanks so much for stopping by today!
I love this sentiment and I can’t let you go on without reading it to you . . . he he . . .
the creative is the place where no one else has ever been
you have to leave the city of your comfort
and venture into the wilderness of your intuition
you can’t get there any other way
only by taking risks
and by not quite knowing what you’re doing
what you’ll discover will be wonderful
what you discover will be yourself
How inspiring is that? I muse all the time that I should leave the city of my comfort. When I’m actually able to do it, I’m often amazed at the results. It doesn’t always feel good but I guess when you do it enough, it’s another step up the ladder and it becomes not quite so scary.
I’ve had this set for a bit and have many times mulled over exactly how to get it down on paper with the feel I wanted. The stamp designer is none other than Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous and the set is available at Stamper’s Dream. I wanted to include the bird on whatever I came up with so I did the Cracked Glass technique to add a little bit of interest to the coloring. The paper is one of my current favorites (lol it’s about 100 miles south of my city of comfort) called Mariposa from DCWV, it’s absolutely dreamy. I stacked two of my very favorite ribbons and I’m sure you can guess that they are smack dab in the middle of my city of comfort. Hmmm . . . I think I’m having a thing for teal.
As you sit down to create today, think about leaving the City of Your Comfort. You might find something out about yourself or take yourself down a new path!
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Oh WOW! I love this ensemble so much Becca!! ESp. that cute little birdhouse to hold your Tweet Notes *Ü* I LOVE birds and birdhouses (I collect them) so I’m gonna have to see if I can get a hold of this template! Thanks so much for your beautiful inspiration! x
Becca, I so love your birdhouse and matching card. You make the niftiest things I swear. I might have to see if I can find a copy of the magnoliaInk Christmas 2009 magazine.
Becca,
Sigh……This is just so cute. Umm, I mean “Tweet”. ;-)
You are just so darn creative. Well, I’m of to the bookstore for the magazine.
Inky Hugs,
~~Diane~~
how tweet is this???? you always come up with some really cute stuff. maybe i can find that magazine. im going to the big city tomnorrow!!
hugs
kay
Ok, you’ve done it again! You are awfully hard on my wallet, girl! I find more “gotta have it’s” on your site than the rest of the web combined! My list of “Becca wants” just keeps getting longer and longer! Can I be you when I grow up???
You constantly amaze and inspire me. Thanks for keeping me on my toes trying to keep up with you!
R/
Hi Becca,
Like you I have had this bird house on the side since receiving my magazine. Still haven’t got to it! I love what you have done with yours. So beautiful and the matching card is as well.
Love Candy
Hi Becca!!! This is so gorgeous! How fabulous! And beautifully and perfectly embellished! Hope you’re doing well!! hugs!
Hi Becca! What an extraordinary project. I too have wanted to try that bird house, and you beat me to it! This is just delightful and so “pretty in pink”! hugs…Barb
Way too tweet. Love it.
Absolutely wonderful! I have been thinking of making this also, for my daughter-in-law, who loves birdhouses. Thanks for sharing! The card is wonderful also.
oh, this birdhouse is just stunning! I love it!
xxx
Vivi
What a cute birdhouse. By the way, it isn’t listed on the website only an mentions of the forthcoming Spring issue.
Awww…how sweet becca! it turned out adorable. TFS!
Lovely set- and what a wonderful project that birdhouse is- LOVE it!
Such sweet projects and how you have shown that you can use the flower die all year around!
Love your project… you have put so many special details of your own on it and made it your own… Very unique… Be proud of it!!!
Hugs, Jean
The card and birdhouse are absolutely adorable! Love the colors and the flowers too!!!
Very sweet (or is it Tweet)??!!! Either way, I love it.
Oh Becca…your birdhouse and matching card are gorgeous!!! Love all the pink and I really like how you used the poinsettia spellbinder to make a spring flower! Everything is totally awesome!
Hugs,
Nancy
How Tweet! It’s always a tweet to visit your blog!
Awesome!!!!!
This is a very sweet gift set. Lovely in pink, indeed. TFS!!! Becca. : D
Amazing!
Sandra
Soooooooo cute !!
Hugs Monique
Love this AND the heart card in the previous post!!! Can I come live with you????? PLEEEEAASSEEE!!!
This is soooo adorable!! Love the little birdhouse!
A beautiful project! It brings to mind that Spring will arrive and bring with it this beautiful color!
Wishing you a good weekend!
Barbara Diane
Love that gorgeous birdhouse!!
Love! Love! Love! You are amazing! I so enjoy viewing your cards and paper crafts. Thank you for sharing. Question, what is your secret to your beautiful bows? Would you do a tutorial on bow tying?
Gorgeous! The bird house is precious, great job!
Hugs, Christine
What a cute idea! I really enjoy your blog.
Cute, Cute, Cute!!! Just love your stuff!!!
Adorable!!! That little birdhouse is sweet beyond words!!
So sweet Becca! Love the gingham, flowers & cute birdhouse–just gorgeous!
hugz,
Suzanne
Awwwww, the birdhouse is so sweet, and the card is darling! What an absolutely charming and adorable set, Becca!
Would love the pattern/directions for this adorable birdhouse.
We can no longer get that issue of the magazine.
Please post directions or tell us how to get it. Its Spring!!!
I’m ready to make a birdhouses!!!