Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Hi Birdie Friend

I love this guy!!! I've had this awesome bag of feather's pulled out and thinking that I really wanted to make something with them!! I didn't have any stamp sets with birds in it big enough that would accommodate the feathers...so I needed to put on my thinking cap. But then, I was browsing Kristina's blog (kwernerdesign) I came across these fun little birdies and I knew I'd have to use this great idea!! I drew a similar bird on paper and then used it as a guide to cut the orange fabric. It is that warm fabric that you can make stuffed animals and hats and such with...I can't remember what it is called just at the moment! Anyway, after cutting out the bird, I selected just the right feathers for the tail and a wing. I glued them into the fabric using some Crystal Effects (SU). Then, as it dried, I worked on the rest of the card. I attached the strip of orange plaid and brown cardstock onto a Creamy Caramel base. I stamped the sentiement with Chocolate Chip ink. See the dots of the letter i's ... I wanted something funky so I used those double circles!! Finally, I attached the bird, drew in his eye and feet and Voila, he is ready!!! Supplies: Cardstock-Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip (SU), plaid (unknown); Ink-Chocolate Chip (SU); Stamps-Beautiful Blooms, Borders & Corners {Square 'I think'} (Papertrey Ink), Accessories-feathers, chocolate chip marker (SU), Crystal Effects (SU). Thanks for visiting!

9 comments:

Michelle said...

Great card, Donelda! Love the bird and the feather! I love using feathers. Your card is wonderful!

Tracey said...

Awesome card Donelda and what a great way to use the feathers.

AmethystCat said...

what a neat idea! very creative!

Anonymous said...

This is awesome. I love it! Can't wait to copy it! ;-)

Anonymous said...

is it fleece?

Donelda said...

yes, fleece is the word I couldn't think of!! Thanks toodypie!!

Unknown said...

A TOTALLY ADORBALE FEATHERED FRIEND YOU HAVE CREATED!HE IS JUST GORGEOUS DONELDA.

Yani said...

This is sooo cute! Loved the feather... it is so original.

Deb said...

I am now able to post on the SBS cafe blog, I have asked for any ideas our sisters have for our group, please drop in and leave a comment!