I have never been in love with such cute little birds as these! And they're a wonderful little part of a new stamp set The Craft's Meow DT is showing off today called "Lovely Birds."
My oldest sister (who is 28)... found it in her head to be so ENTHRALLED by that little bird bath that she keeps declaring that she'll want those bird baths on her wedding invitations. I in turn, am not amused, and tell her that she will do all the cutting and paperpiecing. (and then she says that if I start cutting now, by the time she decides to get married, they'll all be done).
sigh.
Oh, but let me tell you, that bird bath was SO. MUCH. FUN. to cut and trim and paste! I simply stamped the image on cream cardstock and then carefully cut it out. Softened with a little creamy brown ink, and pale color pencils, it looks perfect. The "Love" sentiment is actually a section of a larger sentiment that you will get to see on the actual stamp set......
Patterned background stamp is this set, an earlier release by The Craft's Meow and Nina Brackett. I added color pencil details and more inking to soften the whole card. The blossom is by Prima, with a few fabric leaves added (snipped out from the fabric mentioned here)
All right, go stop by all these fun little places to check out the other team-members' projects. They are sure to blow you away!
I just love your card it is so romantic and beautiful.
esterling9 at aol dot com
Posted by: Evelene Sterling | Tuesday, 28 June 2011 at 01:40 PM
This is soooo beautiful Viola! I love your soft colors, flower and, this sweet Lovely Birds set!
Posted by: Shirley N | Tuesday, 28 June 2011 at 02:06 PM
Softly beautiful card! I agree with your sister if you start cutting now, you will be done in time! LOL
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | Tuesday, 28 June 2011 at 07:15 PM
That bird bath is SO cute!! Me also want that for my wedding (if ever! (^_^)). But I have to get married before C. :) Can I 'chope' you to be my wedding invitation designer?? Hehe!
I love how you added the pearls to the flower...that's neat! The birds looks like little kids though. :D
Posted by: Vic | Tuesday, 28 June 2011 at 07:46 PM
Your card is so cute Viola! It would make an adorable wedding invitation! Your sisters are so lucky to have such a creative sister in the family!
Posted by: Annette | Tuesday, 28 June 2011 at 08:09 PM
wonderful combo of stamp sets!
Posted by: ~amy~ | Tuesday, 28 June 2011 at 08:45 PM
Mwahahahaa, start on the invites now! :D But the oh-so-quaint little birds, I love them! <3
Makes me think of "I come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses..."
Posted by: ts | Tuesday, 28 June 2011 at 09:37 PM
Very cute! I agree...those birds are ADORABLE!
Posted by: Kathy Martin | Tuesday, 28 June 2011 at 11:29 PM
I would love to be your sister and have you design my wedding card. What a beautiful job--it just speaks of love.
Posted by: Lina F. | Wednesday, 29 June 2011 at 12:01 AM
Such a cute card, love those birds :)
Posted by: Heather | Wednesday, 29 June 2011 at 03:03 AM
What a cutie :) love this card Viola :) x
Posted by: Marlou McAlees | Wednesday, 29 June 2011 at 03:08 AM
Very pretty card. I agree with your sister. Start stamping!
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Dorothy C. | Wednesday, 29 June 2011 at 04:21 AM
Wow, this card is unbelievably delicate and vintage and adorable all at the same time. You're right, those birds are too cute. Great work!
*smile*
Posted by: Cindy (Scrapcollectr) | Wednesday, 29 June 2011 at 06:54 AM
beautiful card - perfect for a wedding! love the sweet, soft colors.
Posted by: Ren-Yi | Wednesday, 29 June 2011 at 09:37 AM
Beautiful card! Very elegant.
Posted by: Carol R | Wednesday, 29 June 2011 at 10:32 AM
Darling card. I do like your "soft" coloring. :)
Posted by: Gabby | Wednesday, 29 June 2011 at 05:27 PM
utterly gorgeous!!!! HUGs Juls
Posted by: Juls | Saturday, 02 July 2011 at 03:25 AM
Gorgeous!
Beautiful details and colours:)
Heidi:)
Posted by: Heidi | Sunday, 03 July 2011 at 02:23 AM