Saturday 17 November 2012

Sunday Stampers - Week 231 - And Your Bird Can Sing

Whoo Hoo! It seems like ages since I've posted anything. Hopefully I will be able to stay a bit more organised now.  Happy to be crafting for this weeks Sunday Stampers as I've missed it soooo much over the last couple of weeks.  This week Hels Sheridan has chosen 'Birds' as her theme as she had a workshop at 'Birds in the Barn' last week.  Was very sorry to have missed this but no doubt she will return soon.  I am also extremely happy to say that I work there now-part-time but another whoo hoo!!  Anyway back to the challenge.  Check out Hels's beautiful book here

I have made a little 8"x8" framed picture for my lobby to get me in the Christmas spirit.  I began by cutting an 8"x8" square from paper from BasicGrey's Figgy Pudding pad - had this for a while but simply couldn't open it!!  I stamped a few snowflakes in white to soften the blue/green colour then edged it with Walnut Stain Distress ink.  I mounted some pretty greenish paper onto card then cut out the Sizzix Birdhouse.  Again I've had this for a while now but not used it - now I love it so much want to use it loads.  I overstamped the birdhouse with TH script stamp in Adirondak Juniper.  Hardly noticeable as it blended in so well.  I cut the birdhouse again with some old leftover card in brown-very thick & used this for the roof & base of the birdhouse.  I adhered on top of the original birdhouse then added some Picket Fence Distress Stickles to look like snow.  One branch was cut from the TH Holly die (& covered with gold Stickles) & the other branch & bird with cut from the TH Bird & Branch die.  The bird was covered with the same paper as the house & Barn Door Stickles was added to him.  Yes - I've gone stickles mad!!  I made a stand for the birdhouse from the brown card then stickled it.  The wooden snowflakes are from Karrs & were painted with Pearl Paint Dabber.  The long banner is of course TH & stamped with Impression Obbsession snowflakes & the phrase 'Let it Snow' then edged with Walnut Stain. This was quite difficult to photograph & running out of time so please excuse any errors!  I hope all is well with you all & the crafting world. Take care. Sx  

8 comments:

  1. This is a beautiful make Sue! I love your little bird and all the beautiful touches that there are to see. The little bird house is stunning along with the background.
    Lucky you to be working in such a creative place!
    Juliaxx

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  2. Huge congrats on your job Sue! Lucky you:) Love this beautiful picture - you've just added Picket Fence stickles to my needs list as it looks superb as snow on branches. Glad to see I'm not the only one sneaking in at Sunday Stampers right at the last minute! Hugs, Buttons x

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  3. Oh Sue, how absolutely gorgeous is this piece, love the birdhouse, love the sparkles on the branches and the snowflakes are beautiful. A really beautiful make, I love it. Working in a craft shop!!! Wow, how fabulous is that - mind you if it was me I would never earn any money - well I could not get it home at any rate, it would all be spent in the shop. Many congratulations on the job. Crafty hugs, Anne x

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  4. Hi Sue, I use Cosmic Shimmer Dries Clear glue to stick the hessian down with - it works well with just a few little dabs. Hugs, A x

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  5. What a wonderful framed scene - the texture on the branches is just gorgeous, and I love your glittery Robin Redbreast singing his heart out!
    Alison x

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  6. WOW, stunning, LOVE IT... LOADS! Sorry am late visiting, rubbish internet connection :O( Thanks for joining in with the Sunday Stamper x

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  7. Beautiful scene - I am so glad I found you!!
    sandy

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