Hello Crafty Friends! We have a new challenge up at Seize the Birthday. Linda is our host and she has chosen Anything That Flies as our Topping. I'd also like to extend a warm welcome to Leslie, our new Surprise Party Guest for the next two months.
I have to admit my choice of flight is fairly boring but I'm still aggressively digging into my NBUS pile. Today my victim of choice was this nest and egg die set.
I went with a slightly vintage feel to this one. The nest and greenery were die cut from colored cardstock scraps. The bird, feathers and oval background were cut from cream and colored with Distress Oxides. The card base was embossed with a woodgrain folder. The sentiment was stamped. I added a few gemstones to finish it off.
I'm doing my best to keep Darnell busy.
Supplies:
Honeybee Stamps - Nest die set (NBUS)
Ellen Hutson - HB2U stamp set
Spellbinders - Modern Ovals die set
Tim Holtz - Woodgrain embossing folder
Honeybee Stamps - Bluebird die set
I hope you'll visit our blog for more air born inspiration. Many of my fellow team mates were much more clever than I. Whether you choose to join us in the Topping or not, make sure your entry has a birthday theme. I've come across several wonderful cards recently that didn't fit the challenge.
Thanks so much for visiting!
Jules
I love bird cards - this one is so fun!
ReplyDeleteI think this is the winner! I love the vintage colors that you picked and that you used NBUS pile. You never know what you will find to make a great card.
ReplyDeleteJules, great embossed woodgrain to showcase your cute little nest, bird and eggs. I like the vintage look of the cream sponged around the edges.
ReplyDeleteThe woodgrain makes such a perfect background for your bird and nest focal point. I love the earthy look of this and, really, I'm smitten with just about anything with birds. The NBUS baskets never seem to go empty a my house, but I love to keep working at it! Jules, it's a treat to be guesting with you this month and next!
ReplyDeleteLovely card with a vintage feel. The colors are great. Love the woodgrain background and cute bird and nest. I think we all have those NBUS boxes we are digging through. :)
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite cards of yours! Well done my friend!
ReplyDeleteLovely vintage or rustic feel with this card Jules, the bird and nest are perfect with the woodgrain texture, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteA triple treat of NBUS all dusted off, Jules! I'm wildly applauding your success and all three of your great designs as I came in the front door! Loved the golfer and, of course, Frank, and this sweet bird on her nest is not the least bit boring! At least not to a bird-lover. I think it's beautiful! Thank you again for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!! I love how skillfully you have shaded the die cuts, and it looks amazing! Love that woodgrain embossed background as well. Awesome card, Jules!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I love the vintage feel and the monochrome colours!
ReplyDeleteI love the dies you chose! Such a warm and rich colour pallette - well done. Lovely card my friend.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I love the colour scheme housed on this, Jules! So pretty 😍
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