Bird Ballad Laser Cuts

Have you seen these beautiful Laser Cut cards yet?  They're on page 168 of the Annual Catalog and the possibilities are endless!  I can't believe I waited so long to try them.

For this one I lined it with some of the pretty Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper cut at 4 1/8" x 5 3/8".

To attach the first piece, remember to put the flowers towards the front.  Simple put a thin line of liquid glue around the outside edge and the paper will stick perfectly.  It doesn't have to have glue over the entire front.

Because the back of this DSP isn't pretty flowers, I cut a 2nd piece, exactly the same size and adhered it to the back.  

Stamp the inside and you're all done!  This kit even comes with beautiful scalloped envelopes!

Thank you for looking in today!  

~ Donna

Chatty Birds and Retired Stamps for Sale

Did you see my facebook page with all the great retired Stampin' Up Stamps for sale?  If you didn't be sure to check it out soon!  Check them out HERE and email me with the stamps you wish to purchase.

When I saw this paper in the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper, I imagined all these little birds standing around having a meeting.  A big group of friends, just chatting and having a good time.

I tried this two ways, one with Flirty Flamingo as a mat frame and one with Basic Black.  I can't decide which one I like, so let me ask you...

Which do you like best?

Recipe for both except for the obvious color difference.

Whisper White Thick Cardstock - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Flirty Flamingo / Basic Black - 3 3/4" x 5"
Bird Ballad DSP - 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"

I wrapped Linen Thread on one and Braided Linen Trim on the other.

The words were die cut with Stitched Rectangles.

I'm leaning towards the Basic Black, it seems more distinct.  But I do love to add color to any card I can.

Make it a great week... it's MONDAY again!

~ Donna




Product List

Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper

[149592]

$11.50

Free As A Bird Bundle

[151123]

$51.25

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$8.25

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141416]

$8.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

3/16" (1 Cm) Braided Linen Trim

[147808]

$7.00

Paper Snips

[103579]

$10.00

Bird Ballad Beauties

Clearly, I'm going to need more of the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper.  So many beautiful ways to use it and so many images to enjoy.

Recipe:
Petal Pink - 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Bird Ballad DSP - cut with largest Stitched Nested Labels
Whisper White - cut with the largest Stitched Nested Labels
Bird Ballad DSP - fussy cut your favorite birds and flowers.

I sponged the Whisper White with Balmy Blue and then popped up the fussy cut over the sponged area.  then layered it over the other piece of DSP from Bird Ballad (the polka dotted one).

I love how the image appears to be floating above the paper. 

Thank you for looking in today!  Be sure to check my facebook page.  There are several Retiring Stamp set available for sale.  See them here:  Retired Stamps for Sale.

~ Donna


Product List

Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper

[149592]

$11.50

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146985]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.75

Stitched Nested Labels Dies

[149638]

$35.00

Free As A Bird Bundle

[151123]

$51.25

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$5.00

3/16" (1 Cm) Braided Linen Trim

[147808]

$7.00

Big Shot

[113439]

$110.00

Stitched Nested Labels Box

This adorable box looks difficult but it is SO easy!  Thanks to Brenda Quintana.  She has shared the instructions on her video, which is linked to her name above.  Thank you Brenda for this awesome box.  I've made three already and given away two of them - one "just because" and one as a birthday.  FYI, it perfectly holds a gift card inside (as long as it isn't attached to the card some of them come on).

The very first one I made I picked the wrong size die, but it still came out cute.  It is at the very bottom of this post.  Once I added the top piece I realized it was too big, so made the next two with the right size.

Recipe:

Whisper White Thick Cardstock - using the Stitched Nested Labels Dies: 

• Cut TWO of the 2nd largest dies, 
• TWO of the 3rd largest dies, 
• ONE of the 2nd smallest die.

Bottom of Box:
Whisper White Thick Cardstock - 10 1/8” x 2”

• On the short side, score at 1 5/8”.  
• On the long side, score at 2 5/8”, 3 3/4”, 4 7/8”, 7 1/2”, 8 5/8” and 9 3/4”.

Top of Box:

Whisper White Thick Cardstock - 10 3/8” x 2”
Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper Strip - 10 3/8” x  1/2" - attach to Whisper White Thick Cardstock.

• On the short side,  score at 1 5/8”.
• On long side (with the DSP Strip at the top) , score at 2 3/4”, 3 7/8”, 5”, 7 3/4” 8 7/8” and 10”.

This is the first one I made on Monday after work before going out to Venezia's to meet with a nice couple, Wendi and Bob, we met there months ago.  I'd missed Wendi's birthday and wanted to give her something pretty.

See how much larger it is and how much smaller the stamped layer looks?  Still looks good though.  A larger stamped piece would balance it out nicely.

Thank you for looking in today.  Be sure to check out Brenda's video on assembling this box.  I promise, you will find it very easy to follow.

~ Donna


Product List

Free As A Bird Bundle

[151123]

$51.25

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$8.25

Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper

[149592]

$11.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Simply Scored

[122334]

$30.00

Bone Folder

[102300]

$7.00

Petal Pink 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Organdy Striped Ribbon

[149441]

$8.00

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147272]

$9.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144597]

$9.00

Mango Melody Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147945]

$9.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25