Welcome to the first day of our CHA Winter DT Blog Hop to preview our Spring/Summer stamps. Come by every day this week and check out all the wonderful design team projects.
For my project today I used the Bed & Breakfast House, My Little Chickadees, Birds, Twig Wreath, Bare Branch
If you follow my blog you know that I love birdhouses so I was really excited to see this wonderful image. I couldn’t wait to color it.
I created a double matted frame to create a dimensional background for my birdhouse and mounted it on the card base with mounting tape.. I cut several pine sprigs from the Twig Wreath set, attached them to the Bare Branch using glossy accents and secured it behind the top of the oval frame using glue dots and glossy accents.
I stamped the birdhouse using versafine onyx black on watercolor paper, watercolored using a brush and reinkers and cut out with my snips to pop up on my card. I stamped the chickadee on watercolor paper, watercolored and cut out using the bird die. You can see a step by step tutorial on how I cut stamped images and coordinating dies here. I attached the bird house to the frame, added sprigs of pine and bare branch to the perch and finished by adding the bird to the pine perch.
Be sure and hop along to all the design team blog and leave comments to qualify for the daily prize. Go to the Impression Obsession blog to get all the blog hop prize details.
- Daniela Dobson
- Dina Kowal
- Jeanne Streiff
- Jenny Gropp
- Julie Koerber
- Kittie Caracciolo (you are here)
- Laura Fulcher
- Vicki Garrett
Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy the blog hop and I hope we see you tomorrow.
Stamps: Impression Obsession Bed & Breakfast House, My Little Chickadees Paper: Black, Olive, Red, White, Kraft, Watercolor, Ink: Distress Ink Barn Door, Fired Brick, Pumice Stone, Vintage Photo, Versafine Onyx Black, Accessories: Impression Obsession Birds, Twig Wreath, Bare Branch, Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large and Small, Brush, Mounting Tape, Glossy Accents, Metal Adapter Plate, Paper Piercer, Teflon Bone Folder, ATG, Big Shot, Glue Dots, Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool,
love the birdhouse, lots of possibilities.
Posted by: Paula DiGiovanni | January 07, 2013 at 06:23 AM
Love the colors, the use of the branch die, Thanks for sharing your creation!!
Posted by: Deb Palmer | January 07, 2013 at 06:25 AM
love how the branches give the card dimension. The birdhouse and bird are very nice. Lovely card.
Posted by: Jody | January 07, 2013 at 06:47 AM
Great birdhouse and bird. Love the way you used the branches.
Posted by: Stephanie Bonin | January 07, 2013 at 06:49 AM
amazing .... as usual!
Sandra ltb
Posted by: Sandra ltb | January 07, 2013 at 07:43 AM
Love your work , the branches and everything about it .
so much talent .regards heather
Posted by: Heather Peel | January 07, 2013 at 07:44 AM
Lovely dimension on your card - adorable birdhouse stamp too!
Penny
Posted by: Penny H | January 07, 2013 at 07:47 AM
Your card is lovely -- and very different! I love the dimension you created!
Posted by: Nancy Freeman | January 07, 2013 at 07:48 AM
I love your card and how you tucked the pine under the ovals...great coloring of the birdhouse and bird, too. So striking. Another homerun...pun intended. LOL
Posted by: Jan Douglas, Florida | January 07, 2013 at 07:59 AM
Kittie -
Love this card. It is so sweet and I just got the birds stamps and dies. Can't wait to give these a try.
Elaine Allen
Posted by: Elaine Allen | January 07, 2013 at 08:50 AM
So very cute!
Posted by: NancyK | January 07, 2013 at 08:52 AM
Beautiful card, bright colors. We love birds at our house, my husband has about 10 or more feeders in the back yard.
Posted by: Mary L Schreiber | January 07, 2013 at 10:13 AM
Stunning card ! Great matting and layering, great choice of contrasting colors and great use once again of the Branch and wreath die-cuts.
Posted by: Craftyfield | January 07, 2013 at 10:13 AM
Such a bright, cheery card, Ellen! Love those deep colors, and the richness you've achieved with the evergreen branch - I just bought that die, and can hardly wait to use it!
Posted by: Donna Ellis | January 07, 2013 at 10:13 AM
Love these stamps! Great card!
Posted by: June | January 07, 2013 at 10:25 AM
Oh wow! This is striking.
PH
Posted by: Paula Huiras | January 07, 2013 at 10:38 AM
Love the layers and branches.
Posted by: lisa808 | January 07, 2013 at 10:46 AM
Beautiful card Kittie! Love the birdhouse!
Posted by: Deb Lorence | January 07, 2013 at 11:07 AM
The card is so cute! I love the birdhouse and the use of the branches! Must get that die
Posted by: Luerae Roberts | January 07, 2013 at 11:09 AM
Kitty, I just love your cards! The pine branches are so pretty with this birdhouse!
Posted by: Mariko | January 07, 2013 at 11:17 AM
This is seriously amazing! I have always loved the detail you put into your cards! Best, Curt
Posted by: Curt | January 07, 2013 at 11:26 AM
I'm with you...what a wonderful image...and I love how you created with it...love IO stamps and dies, so many to choose from...love it!!
Posted by: Diane Hover | January 07, 2013 at 11:34 AM
Love the branches.
Posted by: Mayfieldhj | January 07, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Love this!!
Posted by: Caroline D. | January 07, 2013 at 12:19 PM
Gorgeous card! I love all the dimension from the die cuts! Gorgeous coloring of that pretty birdhouse!
DeniseB
Posted by: Denise Bryant | January 07, 2013 at 12:27 PM
Oh my goodness--what a fabulous card! I really think it should be framed. Pinned this beauty--thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Greta H | January 07, 2013 at 01:56 PM
Oh! I love this darling card! what a great birdhouse, colored to perfection!
I always love seeing what amazing creation your going to come up with each day.
thanks for all the inspiration!
hugs
Judy
Posted by: Judy | January 07, 2013 at 02:27 PM
I love birds and birdhouses too! Your card is so sweet. You did a great job!
Posted by: April | January 07, 2013 at 02:44 PM
Oh this is just a darling card! I love the bright green frame! Thank you for sharing on this fun new hop!
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Posted by: Christine Kiehl | January 07, 2013 at 02:47 PM
One of these days I'm going to get that pine branch die.You do such great things with it, that I think it has to go on the NEED list. Loving that birdhouse too,and how you put all the elements together.
Posted by: S. Patterson | January 07, 2013 at 02:50 PM
Wow, this really is quite stunning!
Posted by: Cherylynn | January 07, 2013 at 03:06 PM
Lovely card--I like the double mat.
Posted by: Sue D | January 07, 2013 at 03:06 PM
Gorgeous card! Helena xx
Posted by: Helena | January 07, 2013 at 03:16 PM
I love this darling little winter birdy card.
Posted by: Linda Monroe | January 07, 2013 at 03:20 PM
Delightful 3D effect those branches create! Really lovely card!
Posted by: Lillian Child | January 07, 2013 at 04:14 PM
I am in awe of the 3D effect you achieve with the die cuts!
Posted by: Mary Ann | January 07, 2013 at 04:28 PM
What a beautiful card, Kittie! Thanks for the inspiration. You always put so much love into your projects! Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Patti J. | January 07, 2013 at 04:44 PM
Darling card.
Posted by: Gilda | January 07, 2013 at 04:47 PM
Love this card! And love the new stamps - such a good winter feeling! Nelda Deakins
neldamc 765@ charter.net
Posted by: Nelda Deakins | January 07, 2013 at 05:09 PM
Great card! Love the double frame and the little birdhouse stamp! Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
Posted by: Katie B. | January 07, 2013 at 05:29 PM
Great card :-)
Cheers!
Posted by: Lisa J | January 07, 2013 at 05:50 PM
Love how you accented the birdhouse with the twigs...of course I love all your cards!
Posted by: Kathy Ethington | January 07, 2013 at 05:53 PM
I always love your projects so much! The birdhouse colors against the pine needles makes for a gorgeous contrast!
Posted by: karenladd | January 07, 2013 at 06:09 PM
You did a wonderful job with the colors on this card. Nice dimension and texture.
Posted by: DebiB | January 07, 2013 at 06:25 PM
Beautiful as always. Definitely on my wish list. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Barbara Thomassen | January 07, 2013 at 06:54 PM
What an adorable card!!! Love the dimension!!
Posted by: Tera | January 07, 2013 at 06:57 PM
AWESOME!Beautiful card...
Posted by: MaryAnn | January 07, 2013 at 07:31 PM
Adorable card! I love how you positioned the pine branches.
Posted by: Jessica Canham | January 07, 2013 at 07:54 PM
I knew exactly where I was when I saw this card!! So love your work! The birdhouse is adorable and I love how you always add such dimension and depth to your cards. Great tutorials too! Many thanks for sharing your talent!
Sue Brailey
Posted by: Sue Brailey | January 07, 2013 at 08:11 PM
Good Evening, Kittie, I am late today. Love your card. One of My favorite dies, just now need the bird house. Love this one. I like what you did here with the popping of the images. on the frame, Really sets the closeness and warmth. super job......have a good evening.
Posted by: Pattie Jns | January 07, 2013 at 08:49 PM
Love your card!!! Your coloring is Fantastic!!
Posted by: Maureen Reiss | January 07, 2013 at 09:46 PM
Great card Kittie,
love the birdhouse, and adorable Bird! Great job.
hugs
Donna
Posted by: Donna | January 07, 2013 at 10:06 PM
Your scenes always amaze me! Congrats on another gorgeous creation Kittie. TFS
Posted by: Loly Borda | January 07, 2013 at 10:57 PM
Such a cutie-pie house and bird! I like the branches too!
Posted by: Taylor B | January 08, 2013 at 03:08 AM
I love the pine die cuts. What a happy card.
Posted by: Amy RM | January 08, 2013 at 07:41 AM
Cute, cute, cute. I love the pine boughs!!
Posted by: Janet L. | January 08, 2013 at 09:24 AM
This is just the sweetest thing!
Posted by: Cathy D. | January 08, 2013 at 09:30 AM
I am just being introduced to this company and you all are killing me with all the bird and dressform stamps that I am going to have to get!!! Love this card!
Posted by: Susan Kopp | January 08, 2013 at 09:43 AM
Wow! I love everything about this card, especially the way you've got the branches overhanging the image at the top. I have the bird stamps and dies (in fact I used them on my wedding invitations last year) and It's so nice to see different ways to use them.
Posted by: Lynn Hardy | January 08, 2013 at 12:59 PM
Love it!! I love the birdhouse - so cute!
Posted by: SusanHnSC | January 08, 2013 at 01:29 PM
Great CAS card! Love how you have the branches coming out from inside the window, so much depth is added!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | January 08, 2013 at 02:56 PM
Beautiful card with dimension!
Posted by: Rachel B. | January 08, 2013 at 05:38 PM
Love the red bird house with the green foliage, cheerful with still a touch of the Christmas season.
Posted by: Beverlee Sagon | January 08, 2013 at 07:14 PM
Stunning card; love all the details and how you created your "scene". Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Jo4Him | January 08, 2013 at 09:53 PM
wow! this is perfection! and the little bit of twine tying the bird house to the branch....fabulous!
Posted by: sheila | January 09, 2013 at 10:01 AM
This is a beautiful card!
Posted by: Robin | January 09, 2013 at 11:48 AM
Kittie I love all your masterpieces!!! I hope one day I can achieve such beauty!!!
Posted by: Lucy Martin del Camp | January 11, 2013 at 10:51 PM