I used the Pretty Birds Bundle on Friday’s card, and I can’t stop using it! 

Growing up during the 50s and 60s, it seemed that everyone had pet parakeets. This Pretty Birds Bundle brings back memories of the parakeet who kept me company in my bedroom. The Birdhouse Die Set has a wonderful cage that I cut from Thick Basic White Cardstock.

Parakeets in a Cage

My sweet mother would often take over my responsibility of cleaning the cage, which was lined with newspaper. That’s the reason I layered my Thick Basic White card base (8 1/2 “X 5 1/2”, folded at 4 1/4) with Vellum Layering Designs in a newsprint design.

I used the largest Deckled Rectangles Die for cutting, a wonderful new set that gives a “rough” edge to the layers. Then, I used the third largest Deckled Rectangles Die for cutting the top layer from Hues Of Happiness Designer Paper.

The Pretty Birds Stamp Set uses the fun technique,”two-step” stamping, to color the birds.

First, I stamped the outline of the birds in Memento Black Ink on Basic White Cardstock. Second, I stamped the solid, colored portion of the birds in Parakeet Party. How could I choose any other color? 

I highly recommend using a Stamparatus, because it makes lining up the images much easier.

Before gluing the cage to the background, I stamped the sentiment in Memento Black Ink. “A card to say hello” is from the Sending Smiles Stamp Set, which fit the space perfectly.

I used a Birdhouse Die to cut the birds, and after attaching them with Dimensionals, I noticed a bow die. It is so cute, I HAD to use it! So fun in tiny dots from Pattern Party DSP, but this bow would be cute in any paper!

My May Host Code Gift

Type the current host code (found beneath my profile picture) in the box provided, on your order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you the Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder in June. 

“The delicate design of the Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder is subtle enough to match any project but it does not hold back on beauty. Leave the embossed look neutral to emphasize its texture, or get creative and use watercolor to accentuate the florals.”

SURPRISE!

There’s an exciting Starter Kit deal for May 3-May31! Become my team member with Stampin’ Up! for $99.00, and this is what you’ll receive: $125.00 in products of your choice + free shipping + all the fun of being part of a fantastic community + an additional $66.50 of 2022-2024 In Color products for FREE!

In Color Grid Paper #160009, Ink Pad Collection #161108, In Color 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock #159204, and In Color 6″ X 6″ Designer Series Paper.

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