Sunday, March 29, 2015

Crazy Birds

Good morning! Super excited to share a fun trio of cards I made with the Tim Holtz Bird Crazy stamp set - these crack me up every time, and I absolutely LOVE playing with them! Here is a quick peek at all 3 cards - and then I have close ups of each one below:


I also made this for a few challenges - first up, the 30 Day Coloring Challenge. This actually worked for two days - the birds were all done one day, and I added the coloring under them the next day!


Simon Says Monday Challenge - One Stamp, Many Ways (I one stamp SET for the images, and one for the sentiments):


Also linking up with the Simon Says Stamp Work it Wednesday Challenge - Spring (what is more spring than birds? Even when they look this silly!):




Now - here are close ups of each one! I paired them up with sentiments from Simon Says Stamp's Inside and Out Sentiments - although I used all the sentiments on the front.


I used Jennifer Mcguire's technique of coloring with pigment ink for these images. Love how it worked!


I used some Memento Luxe ink in a couple different color combos, and just dipped my finger in, and smeared it around. 


I then covered them with clear embossing powder and heat embossed for the same shine she had on her projects.


I fussy cut them out, and then paper pieced them onto my card base to make sure the legs and finer details showed up.


I re-stamped on white cardstock, and fussy cut out the eyes, then paper pieced those on so they were nice and clear and white - then covered them with a nice heavy and thick coat of Glossy Accents (then waited FOREVER for it to dry!) :)


Finally, I stamped my sentiments, then added some grounding under them with some Copic Markers (I actually did this the next day after everything had dried. Here are some close up pictures of each bird showing the texture from the embossing powder: 




So cute and fun! These are quickly becoming a new favorite!


Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a wonderful day!

23 comments:

  1. Great cards. The facial expressions of the birds just seem to go so well with the sentiments.

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  2. You've given these guys such amazing personality - all different and all great! I need to try this technique, but I hate messy fingers. Thanks for sharing. Love your blog and all your designs.

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  3. Super cute! I love the sentiments with them!

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  4. Great cards! I haven't tried that technique yet. Love how you've used it! Beautifully done!
    Thank you for sharing your work with us for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. ~Michelle

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  5. Wonderful cards, so much personality! Those sentiments are so much fun, what stamp line are these?

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    1. Hi Lady Fair! Thank you! The stamp set I used for the sentiments is linked above in my post - but it is called Inside and Out Sentiments from Simon Says Stamp!

      Heather :-)

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  6. What a beautiful trio of birds! Beautiful designs on each card! Fabulous set! Thanks for playing along with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!

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  7. Found your blog through SCS...after seeing one of your cards featured on Facebook!
    These cards are fun, delightful...and so well executed! The details are amazing! More stuff added to my wish list!

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  8. What white card stock do you use?

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  9. Great cards! These birds crack me up too and I love that you embossed them!

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  10. These are SO FUNNY!!!! I love each one and made me laugh!
    Nina-Marie :)

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  11. These birds always crack me up too! I love your CAS cards that keep them the focus and I also love the vibrant colors!

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  12. These are amazing! Love the bright colors!

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  13. wow wow wow each and every one is awesome!

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  14. Heather, these are each so adorable!! I get such a chuckle every time I see them! I love them and saw the great video Kathy did. What beautiful coloring, and your glossy effects are so worth ALL the time it took! Hugs, sweet DD sister!!

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  15. Good morning! Super excited to share a fun trio of cards I made with the Tim Holtz Bird Crazy stamp set - these crack me up every time, and I ... birdshouses.blogspot.com

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  16. :) Loved the trio ! You have used the technique from Jennifer so well :)

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  17. These are so funny, vibrant and hilarious! LOVE!

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  18. May I use some birds for a digital collage?
    Herzlich Pippa

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  19. These cards are so cute . I really like the sentiments.

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