We wanted to thank our friend, Marjo Kauppila, in Finland who features our stamps so often on her blog. Last month, she made some bird cut-outs onto which she stamped lovely patterns using some of our stamps (you can see them about three-fourths down this page). This helped inspire the making of our new, inexpensive, lightweight positioning templates, including the one used in this project!
Stamps - Pottery Garden stamp set
Positioning Templates - "Perched Bird with Wing" and "Oval"
Inks -
Kaleidacolor Creole Spice ink pad;
Versacolor Bamboo, Lapislazuli, Split Pea, Green Tea, and Bark
Papers -
Green designer paper
Brown designer paper
Light Blue card stock
White card stock
Accessories -
Blending foam
Adhesive Pearls - I used Chocolate and Teal
PopIt! Shapes (I used Square) double-sided foam tape
Positioning Templates - "Perched Bird with Wing" and "Oval"
Inks -
Kaleidacolor Creole Spice ink pad;
Versacolor Bamboo, Lapislazuli, Split Pea, Green Tea, and Bark
Papers -
Green designer paper
Brown designer paper
Light Blue card stock
White card stock
Accessories -
Blending foam
Adhesive Pearls - I used Chocolate and Teal
PopIt! Shapes (I used Square) double-sided foam tape
Instructions -
Using the designer papers, make the card base to measure 3.5 x 6 inches when folded.
Rubber Stamp Tapestry uses the component stamping method, which we have included in so very many of our blogs. Those who are not familiar with the way we use our stamps can visit our
Rubber Stamp Tapestry uses the component stamping method, which we have included in so very many of our blogs. Those who are not familiar with the way we use our stamps can visit our
animated demo for Basket of Flowers, which is similar to the Pottery Garden set.
Stamp the Row of Pots stamp with Versacolor Bamboo ink on a piece of White paper. When the ink dries, position the translucent Bird positioning template and, using the Green and Blue inks from the Kaleidacolor Creole Spice ink pad, blend the bird silhouette onto the paper. Take care to use less ink around the area of the pots. Put away the template and prepare to stamp.
Stamp the flowers in the pot:
Stamp the Larger Flower in Lapislazuli ink. Repeat with Split Pea ink.
Stamp the Leaves in Green Tea ink.
Stamp the Itsy Flower in Bark ink.
Stamp the Sprig Bamboo ink.
Stamp the Sprig Bamboo ink.
Stamp the Bird
Next, use the Leaves stamp and Lapislazuli ink to stamp a simple border around the perimeter of the Bird.
Stamp the Itsy Flower in Lapislazuli ink.
Stamp the Wing
Stamp the Flower in Bark ink.
Stamp the Leaves in Bark ink.
Stamp the Itsy Flower in Bamboo ink.
Once you have finished stamping, use small scissors to trim away the Bird and the "potted plants" so that it forms one piece. Glue the Bird to an Oval piece of Brown/Green designer paper. Then use PopIt! tape to attach this ensemble to a slightly larger oval made of Blue paper. Edge the Blue oval with Lapislazuli ink. Glue the resulting ensemble to the card base. Then attach the Adhesive Pearls (chocolate for the bird's eye and Teal for the oval). Last, tie the ribbon and you're finished!
So what do you think? We'd love to hear your thoughts... just enter your comment in the comment section below.
beautiful card.....that bird template is fantastic. will be looking for that one.
thanks for sharing,
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
Posted by: sue w. | March 13, 2011 at 08:59 AM
Glad that I liked the birds. We made friends with the video on YouTube. Video can be found here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xr7Lpi4BB_Q
Posted by: Maiju | March 13, 2011 at 09:29 AM
This is SPECTACULAR...
I really love this card - i think it's very different from most cards out there, and I'm inspired to go see what i can come up with ! Thanks for the inspiration !
Posted by: Margaret C | March 13, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Great idea. The bird is really pretty.
Posted by: BarbaraB | March 14, 2011 at 07:21 AM
I think that the pots are too flat compared to the bird's wing...perhaps popping a few of them would add a bit more dimension evenly to the card. Love the colors and your positioning templates, though!
Posted by: Debbie From Missouri | March 14, 2011 at 08:35 PM
charming! I wondered if I would have a use for the bird shading template when you introduced it and based on this card I would say YES! I think I like it even more as I am in a spring mood and this really suits it.
Posted by: Sarah B | March 15, 2011 at 08:18 AM
I love the softness of the bird with the flowers on its wing. Gotta get that template, too. I agree with a former comment about popping the flower pots. I also think it would add more dimension. Always love your cards but this one is a favorite.
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA
Posted by: Shirley L. | March 15, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Love the bird and how you inked it.
Posted by: Sue D | March 15, 2011 at 01:42 PM
I think this is a lovely piece and am so glad that it does not require embossing as I don't have a machine. It is very different for most of the other cards and looks fast and easy.
Posted by: Sharon Holm | March 15, 2011 at 03:33 PM
What a great card! I like the difference of size between the bird and the pots and the background is fabulous.
Mindy S.
Posted by: Mindy Sizemore | March 15, 2011 at 08:21 PM
Quite inspirational - think of the other shapes we can use....
Posted by: Catharine | March 16, 2011 at 02:25 PM
What a beautiful card...I'm always partial to birds. :)
Posted by: Michelle Adams | March 17, 2011 at 09:30 AM
Fantastic card - and great use of the templates, very unique!
Posted by: Susan S. | March 19, 2011 at 10:34 PM
How clever using the bluebird for the backdrop. I also love the shading around the bird to make it stand out. VERY nice card as usual.
M.L.
Posted by: MarylouMoroski | March 29, 2011 at 05:38 PM