Saturday, February 15, 2014

Homespun Birdhouse

Hello again!  I always look forward to my weekend workouts, but the last three Saturdays it has snowed and I was unable to get to the gym.  I decided to use my time crafting away instead.  I got on the computer and looked around at the various challenge blogs.  I found a sketch at Cardabilites that would work great with my MFT Homespun Birdhouse die-namics.


Can you believe this is only the third time I have used these dies?  Why?  I have no idea!  I really need to start looking through my dies to see what I have neglected to use.  I was inspired by the distressed look with a little bit of script peaking out, in the sketch photo. I stamped the script from Pretty Poppies on grapesicle cardstock.  I then used some gesso to give it a white washed effect.  I was going for a little more of a distressed look, so I took my Tim Holtz sander and went back and forth over the dried cardstock.  I like how it took off a layer of gesso in some areas.


Even the little birdie got some script stamping on him.  I wish I had added a black pearl to his eye so it would stand out better.  He looks like an eyeless bird.  Ha!


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Here is the sketch at Cardabilities.


Thanks so much for stopping by,
Heather
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20 comments:

  1. Lisa EltonFebruary 15, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    Very cute Heather, love the little bird! Your card has wonderful layers and textures!

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  2. LynndaFebruary 16, 2014 at 4:57 AM

    I love this card!!! The birdhouse and the leaves diecuts!!! Awesome.... and you add on the button complete the whole card! You are amazing Heather !... Beautiful card! Hugs....x

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  3. Ros CrawfordFebruary 16, 2014 at 5:25 AM

    Fabulous!! I love your birdhouse and the print on the little bird!

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  4. MariaFebruary 16, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    So clever and beautiful, Heather! Love the bird house and bird! Lots of pretty layers and dimension...love it!

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  5. DaviFebruary 16, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    Wow love your awesome card Heather!! I love your birdhouse and the burlap roof! Lots of cool dimension to it making it look real ;)

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  6. Leslie MillerFebruary 16, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    I love Cardabilities sketches but I never get around to them. This worked perfectly for you! Love the dies. So cute, Heather!

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  7. StellaFebruary 16, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    Love the way you created the background. The gesso really adds a bit of interest besides stamping. (which is great too) The birdhouse is so cute Love your bird; even without an eye:)
    Hugs!

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  8. Katie SimsFebruary 16, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    This is so charming, Heather! I love your sweet die cuts, your wonderful background and the script on that darling bird! The textured burlap roof is perfect to complete your little scene! :)

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  9. UnknownFebruary 17, 2014 at 5:25 AM

    Lovely card!
    Love the colours and house of birds!!
    Really lovely =)
    Congratulations,
    Sara
    Bee Happy Scrap
    http://beescrapbooking.blogspot.pt/

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Gorgeous GF!

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  11. Marsha ReedFebruary 17, 2014 at 12:55 PM

    This is beautiful, Heather. Love the birdhouse.

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  12. Stacey SchaferFebruary 17, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    gorgeous, Heather! love that sweet birdie and house with the pop of teal!

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  13. Ganna GrudenFebruary 17, 2014 at 1:49 PM

    So cute card! Love your color mix and the details! Thanks for playing along at Cardabilities!

    Ganna)

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  14. RoseFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    super cute!! love the birdhouse :) Thanks so much for joining us on Cardabilities.

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  15. Monia - Monika JakubowskaFebruary 18, 2014 at 4:58 AM

    Beautiful bird house, I love it :)
    Thanks for joining us on Cardabitilites!

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  16. Zhanna AchtyamovaFebruary 19, 2014 at 1:04 AM

    I love this card!!! Beautifull!Thanks for joining us on Cardabitilites!

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  17. CataleyaFebruary 21, 2014 at 4:21 AM

    Heather, what a beautiful card! :)I love every sweet detail! Thanks for playing along with us at Cardabilities!
    ~ Olga Kovalchuk

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  18. CraftyMomOf3February 21, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    Unbelievably beautiful!! Stunning texture and detail!!

    Crafty Hugs!
    Meredith

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  19. TeresaFebruary 22, 2014 at 6:19 AM

    What an adorable idea to use the birdhouse, it is so cute. Thanks for playing along with us on Cardabilites this month :)

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  20. jan metcalfFebruary 22, 2014 at 7:04 AM

    This card is awesome!! Great details and layering!

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Thanks so much for your sweet comments and amazing support. I truly appreciate it!