Wednesday 23 January 2013

Two Birdy Cards

Hello.  I have two cards to share with you today.
The first one I am entering in a few challenges but it started out being inspired by this sketch from Make My Monday
 This is such a CAS sketch -I loved it instantly and I think I'll be using it again! This is what I did with it
I was intrigued by the theme from this week's challenge at Less Is More, which is Friends, not usually a subject for my cards but I thought of a friend that I really out to make contact with. I used the three little bird images from an SU set called Flock Together., even the name of this set puts me in mind of friendship.I had to make a sentiment as I didn't have one suitable and I used a a mask to get the two little red birds together, but other than that it was quite straight forward.. I am also entering my card into the challenge at Addicted To Stamps and More #5 for a CAS card.
As you will notice from the title of this post there are two bird cards.  Here's the second one - it's for The Merry Monday Challenge, where they want Christmas cards with birds.  If you're expecting a robin take another look!
This time I used another SU set, Nature Walk,and a little freebie hollysprig stamp. So, I can also enter this card in the Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge, where you need to use something recycled or free.  I triple time stamped this card and it's actually a case from my friend Jacqueline's Craft Club blog, you can look at her card here.
I've even decorated the inside this time.
Wow, that was a marathon post! Hope you like my cards.
February Update - just found out my 3 little birds card was chosen for top 3 at the Make My Monday , Challenge - which makes this Monday a little bit special!

22 comments:

  1. yep, love both cards. The first because it is so CAS and sweet and your friend will love it. The second is stunning and such beautiful colours and love how you have decorated the inside x

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  2. Gorgeous cards Louise - so glad you liked my tutorial. Thanks too for joining in our CAS challenge at MMM and ATSAM - your little birdys are charming - Jacqueline xx

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  3. Love your birdie Christmas card - thanks for entering my CHNC challenge 108 - you could also enter this into my new CHNC challenge extra for January - I'd love to see it there too. X

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  4. Sweet card Louise!
    It's always good to catch up with friends!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  5. Too cute, Louise! Love those birds! Thanks so much for playing along at ATSM! xx

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  6. I love the holly sprig with this bird! I'm going to remember that as this bird is one of my favorites! Thanks, Louise, for sharing with us at Merry Monday!

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  7. These are beautiful, Louise! LOVE the coloring--especially the brights on the white of your CAS card! Thanks for joining us at MMM! I hope you have some time to join us at Inkspirational as well! HUGS! :)

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  8. Love how you did the little birds in the white squares on that CAS card! Beautiful! I think it's totally amazing how you could have two fabulous cards in such different styles!

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  9. Hello, I am loving your birds card with the sketch, such a cute, but neat idea. Thanks for sharing with us at Addicted to Stamps and More. hope to see you again. Caz

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  10. Love this layout..it really catches the eye. Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday this week.

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  11. Two beautiful cards. I like the simple sweetness of the first. I like the wonderful disgn and colour of the second card

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  12. I do love a birdie card Louise so two is a bit of a bonus! I'm always fascinated by these triple stamped cards and it makes a great Christmas card with the beautiful bird from Nature Walk. I love that sketch at the top two and your cute birds are perfect for the squares. Vicky x

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  13. great little card!!! i love the birds

    Thanks for joining us
    Jen xx
    "Less Is More"

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  14. Great cards Louise and the simplicity of the first one is fabulous. Love the masking, very effective.
    Thanks for joining in over at MMM.
    Fliss x

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  15. A couple of lovely cards ... cute birds on both. Thank you for joining us at MMM
    Suzi B :)

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  16. Both cards are wonderful Louise, Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday this week.

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  17. Oh both of your cards are just wonderful. I love the bird on the second one and how you stamped both inside and out with it. Thanks for joining us this week at Merry Monday.

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  18. Oh I love that CAS sketch! Your birdies look so cute! Thanks for playing at ATS&M this week!

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  19. Love your take on the bird challenge! Thanks for playing with us at Merry Monday!

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  20. Wonderful layering technique, love the pop of red! Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday this week.

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  21. Fab cards Louise, loved your little birdies:) thanks for playing along at ATSM
    Val x

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  22. Hi Louise - love those cute little birds in your squares. Fun Idea! Thanks for joining us this week at Addicted to Stamps and More!

    P.S. Your other bird card is really stunning too. Hugs D

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Thanks for leaving a comment. I love reading them all!
Louise xx