Saturday 23 May 2015

Crazy bird moves in .......

Hello and Welcome 
Little ol' me back again to share with you my latest piece of creativity! This month I decided I wanted to join in with A Vintage Journey challenge as I had in mind an idea that I thought suited the 'Spring colours' theme chosen by the the very talented Astrid who's work you can see here

I chose to work with a colour palette of delicate tones of yellow, blue, green n creamy browns as they for me are what come to mind when I think of 'Spring colours'. I have also aimed to retain a crisp, clean fresh to my little project that I personally think comes with 'Spring'.
I created a bird house using Tim Holtz Vintage Cabinet Card dies (Bigz and Mini) and two side panels that I created freehand so the birdhouse, when built would stand independently. 

A few of the die cuts were adhered together for sturdiness n left for inking later (the back wall) Taking one of the dies I emboss it using Tim Holtz Wood Grain embossing folder n then adhered it to another . I created an aperture in them using the mini cabinet card die making sure it didn't cut perfectly down each side. I scored down each side to create two doors. ( the front) 
All the die cuts n side panels were inked lightly using Antique Linen , Scattered Straw , Gathered Twigs Distress Inks. I stencilled n stamped the back wall using Tim Holtz dots layering stencil, a number stamp from the Tim Holtz Bitty Grunge stamp set and a speckle n script stamp using DI's (bundled sage, scattered straw) n archival inks (cornflower blue n black).
Before constructing the birdhouse I needed to find a resident n there was only one place to look - the fabulous Tim Holtz CraZY bird stamp set. I opted for the one that's won many hearts over out there I'm sure - the cute little chubby bird with the little curly tuft ! 
I stamped him using Black Archival, painted him using DI's ( squeezed lemonade, tumbled glass) n dropped some glossy accents into his eyes to make them shine. I then cut him out before stamping my sentiment.
I die cut one of the leaves from Tim Holtz strip die Spring Greenery n painted that using DI's ( Bundled Sage,Cracked Pistachio,Mowed Lawn n Gathered Twigs adding some fine detail to the leaves .
Now it was time to build! I created a perch for Mr CraZY using a wooden skewer cut to size n inserted into holes that I'd made in the two side panels. Mr CraZY was positioned on his perch to get comfy . I then adhered the panels n die cuts together n positioned the sentiment in place, before adorning the birdhouse with the leave die cut, some blue gems n a metal flower and finally making two door handles using washers n brads.



Do hope he's gonna enjoy his new humble abode as much as I did creating it for him! 

Thanks so much for stopping by - as always your visits n all your lovely comments mean alot. Until my next post which I hope will be sooner rather than later I wish you all a lovely weekend n if ya here in the UK a lovely Spring bank Holiday .

As well as entering this project into
I would also like to enter it into 

Hope to see be back soon but until, then 
keep on the happy side 
and 
Take care 
Amanda
x

18 comments:

  1. Lovely Amanda, love the dimension you have created and the little house for,the bird, lovely piece . Tracy x

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  2. Oh this is so sweet Amanda! A fabulous 3D piece of art. Xx

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  3. Amanda, this is such fun! I just love the little house and perch you created for him - he is just adorable - he is my favourite of all the crazy birds!

    Thanks so much for joining in our Spring Colours challenge at A Vintage Journey. Hugs, Anne xx

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  4. Amanda this is so sweet! i love the idea to create a dimensional card with Bird crazy! wonderful! barbarayaya

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  5. Oh wow, this is so very clever! I just love the way you put the bird house together, so inventive! The colouring is just perfect too. Such a fantastic way to use that bird also (he is my favourite too!) love the idea of adding the glossy accents to his eyes! A brilliant make! Thanks so much for adding it to our latest challenge at A Vintage Journey!

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  6. So adorable yet he looks so sad, bless the little birdy.
    Big hugs to you from Poppy and me xxx

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  7. This is just so very fabulous! Thanks for sharing it with us at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog! - Ashli :)

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  8. What a fun and greatly designed piece x I love the way you have created the dimension with the doors , it looks great xx hugs

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  9. love it Amanda. I have this set of stamps too and this little bird is my favourite one. Fab project xx

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  10. A stunning make and I love all the details. Those Crazy Birds are wonderful and I love yours.....so cute

    Thank you for joining in with us at AVJ this month, hope to see you again

    Best wishes
    Annie

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  11. DOH - its a great fun creation LOVE IT xxx Take care and have a lovely day xx

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  12. This is fab ..... I love the little house you've created for the bird. Thank you for joining in with the Craft Stamper Challenge ... good luck! Linda xx

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  13. LOVE the beautiful stamping ! Thanks for joining in the TIMI challenge at the Craft Stamper!
    xxx Ellie xxx

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  14. So fun and quirky! Thanks for joining us in the TIMI challenge at Craft Stamper!

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  15. Brilliant, just brilliant Amanda! I'm so glad everyone gets to see your creative genius at work again here with this little gem of a 3D piece, and I continually marvel at your care and attention to detail. Thank you so much for joining us at A Vintage Journey. Jenny x

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  16. I love love love this birds little face. Gorgeous creation too. Thanks for entering the challenge at ASOI this time.

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  17. OMG! This is soon cute that I have to make something similar :-) Congratulations!!! Very inspiring!

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