A very very windy and cold day here - occasionally we get a patch of blue sky but the wind is blowing the clouds in as quickly as the blue sky appears, so it's heating on and sat at the desk day for me I think!
The Stampendous birdie is a recent acquisition for me, previously loved and I have decided I love him too.
Once my smooshed background was dry I stamped him and his branch. I fiddled about a bit with the branch using both Peeled Paint and Twisted Citron to give more leafy bits!
Birdie was stamped again with DO's, watercoloured and fussy cut then popped back on his branch.
The bird house is from a stamp set called 'Live Out Loud' which I have had for a long time - from Chocolate Baroque before it became Chocolate Baroque!
I think that birdie is eyeing up this very posh ornate house 🏡 and imagining himself in there snuggled up with Mrs Birdie! 💕
It was a change for me to stamp in the DO colours and I probably wouldn't have done so had I not seen the idea on Pinterest - I like the way the stamped images pop out of the co-ordinated background and will definitely be doing this again.
Thanks for looking today! x
Sharing at-
613 Avenue Create - In the Garden
SOSS#182 - D for Distress
Country View Crafts - Birds and/or Bees
Beyond the Blue - DO Background
Such a pretty effect with the inks and I love the way you did the branches too. The oxide stamping sure does pop and looks beautiful Viv x. Hope the cute bird is lucky and ends up living in the ornate little bird house with Mrs Birdie x.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Viv it looks like its painted, stunning background and I love you sweet little bird.
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Awww, he has come to a good home! A gorgeous card! lovely colours!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card Viv and in lovely spring colours x
ReplyDeleteLove this ! Great back ground and images Thanks for sharing at 613 Avenue Create xx Please join us again.
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Great stamping and inking effects on this card. Thought I recognised the birdhouse from way back
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful Springy sky background! Love it for your sweet little bird! Thank you so much for playing along with us at Beyond the Blue!
ReplyDeleteI love this dreamy background, Viv and the Mr Bird certainly pops even though stamped with the same colours on the background. This handsome chap even seems to shimmer a bit and is sure to attract a mate to share the lovely house!
ReplyDeleteHope you are well.
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Carol x
Gorgeous card, I love your background.
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Katrina x
Wonderful card. Thank you for joining in with the Country View Crafts challenge.
ReplyDeleteA really lovely creation with great images, super background and colours.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Beautiful card, Viv. I love the delicate background you've created for your little scene. xx
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! So pretty in the green and blue. Thanks for joining the fun at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers!
ReplyDeletewow beautiful background with the soft inky colours, perfect for your bird and birdhouse :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card Viv.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
After having the pond frozen over for three days we now have it slightly warmer and a bit of sun.Grea smooshed background love the watercoloured bird and very posh bird house
ReplyDeleteCarol x
What a stunning piece of art this is the results you have achieved are magical totally in love with this and I think you have just helped resolve a bit of a block I've had going on! Thank you. x
ReplyDeleteLovely card Viv...I think your birdie is counting ...1..2..3 and in he goes to claim his home! xx
ReplyDeleteYou have created such a good effect by using the same colours for your stamped images. I do love how they look so vibrant against the softer background. great work xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Viv! LOVE that gorgeous background. Perfect backdrop for your beautiuful two-toned bird on a branch and the bird house. It really does look like a fancy house - the bird will be very happy there. :) xx
ReplyDeleteYou have inspired me to try stamping with the DOX inks, Viv! What a beautiful background and the bird and birdhouse stand out beautifully! Love this card, my friend!
ReplyDeleteHi Viv just popping back to say-.Thank you for joining us at 613 Avenue Create and hope you will join us again
ReplyDeleteCarol DT x
Beautiful distressing! Awesome job! Thanks for joining us at Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining the fun at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers - your card is so pretty and I love the colours you've chosen, Jo x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors and images. Just lovely. Thanks so much for playing along with us at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers blog!
ReplyDeleteI tend to play it safe with black ink, but this looks awesome with all colors coordinated for both background and stamping. Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteLovely lovely!
ReplyDeletePretty soft colours and images!
Thanks for getting distressed (in a good way) with Edna and the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers :)
Beautiful blues and greens in this Viv and love the sweet hanging birdhouse and the cute bird on the branch with lots of pretty leaves, and a super sentiment to finish. x
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card! I love your design, the watercolour effect and how you used the bird stamp 😁. I have this stamp too and will now have to use it again, thanks for the inspiration. Thanks so much for joining us at Country View Challenges too! Hugs, Jo x
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