Monday, August 2, 2010
Compendium of Curiosities Challenge Week Eight
So today we get down and grungy at Linda's on page 39 of the Compendium of Curiosities! I had no mishaps, so I am thinking I must have missed something. There is plenty of inking and just a touch of stamping, in fact I used 10 inks to achieve the colors I wanted. The background paper (SU) was an afterthought. The birds had already been inked and I was not sure how I wanted to place them and then came across the perfect colored background paper. Then I remember the lovely brown lace trim! The perch is off of a climbing rose. The birdhouse is a Sizzix die, in which I cut two roofs for more dimension. The birds are more of those new not released Sizzix dies and I just love them. I cut out an extra wing again for more dimension. Pearls were used for the eyes. This was another fun project! It did take 3 1/2 hours from what am I going to do to completion. Is this normal???
I forgot to add the envelope I made to go along with the card! May you have a fabulous week! Thank you for taking the time to visit and comment.
I love the bird and bird house. I just ordered my book. I'm only 8 lessons late!!!. How many more are there?
ReplyDeleteI love your birdies and their little home!! It is a beautiful piece!!! As for how long it takes from idea to completion... geez, sometimes takes me days, weeks, and even months!! Big help I am,huh???
ReplyDeleteWonderful piece, Terry. Your birdies are great. And 3.5 hours is not much...
ReplyDeleteBluebirds!?!?! LOOOOOOVE THEM! These are gorgeous - fab project!
ReplyDeleteGreat inking on the birds. The whole piece is wonderful
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Love the birds and the fancy wing on the one. I think you did good time wise in doing your project. It would have taken me longer as a rule. Sometimes things just fall into place and other times, well, it takes longer.
ReplyDeleteCarole Miller
Beautiful project! I love the little birds and that background paper is perfect!!!
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Oh, Terry, I absolutely love this!!! The colors are beyond perfect-- and so beautifully blended, too. The bird dies are so sweet, and you've given them such a wonderful, colorful home. All the details are just right-- nothing is overdone, but everything is done in the most gorgeous way. Even the envelope is great!
ReplyDeleteI'm applauding you between keystrokes!
Terry - this is lovely! I just love that DP too! We have a birds nest with babies on our front porch. They are growing so fast! TFS!
ReplyDeleteThis is just exquisite, i adore everything about it :)
ReplyDeleteIts just adorable Terry and a matching envelope too! Great job!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! I want one! Love the color and there's just something about birds that make a soul happy.
ReplyDeleteOoooooooh I REALLy like this! You really outdid yourself Terry!
ReplyDeleteyour card is BEAUTIFUL! i love the colors, so wonderful. the birdie is adorable and pretty! thanks for sharing and have a great nite! *hugs* steph :)
ReplyDeletei love the dimensions of the piece and the beautiful simplicity of it. keep 'em coming Terry!
ReplyDeleteAww! What a WONDERFUL piece! Love the birds and how everything came together, bit by bit!
ReplyDeleteThe best projects are the ones that you start, thinking you might have a good idea, and before long, you're rewarded with a BEAUTIFUL payoff!
This is so sweet, love your colours. Sarah
ReplyDeleteSo many colours! Love the finished look, it's fantastic.
ReplyDeleteWow! Great, great piece,and you took those birds from cute to fabulous with your masterful use of color. Love it!
ReplyDeleteEileen
Awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteso lovely, and the handmade envie is perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love your card!!!! So pretty and dimensional - everything about it is great!
ReplyDeleteAn adorable piece of art. TFS. Lynne M
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Terry! I love the color you achieved. And I'll be following you along your journey as well.
ReplyDeleteWow Terry, this is totally gorgeous, love it. Annette x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece, luv all the colors and now I need the birds too?!!! stop it!! you hear me!!! Yes, it takes me even longer sometimes, but it's worth the effort, isn't it! You ROCK GF, tweet tweet! xxoo
ReplyDeleteWow, this is fantastic, love the birds.
ReplyDeleteLove this. All elements work so beautifully together.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn
Wow I just think tose birdies are tooo sweet!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! I see another new sizzix I am going to have to get because of you1 My collection is so big already and i keep saying no more yet they still trickle in. Fed-Ex brought me a big box from Ellison yesterday.
ReplyDeleteHow adorable is this?? Love the birds and the one peeking out from inside the birdhouse is so sweet!!
ReplyDeleteGreat work! Love the colours - it must have taken a while before you got the perfect one for their tummies...
ReplyDeleteLOVE this, amazing work, stunning :)
ReplyDeletehugs mandyxx
Terry, your CC8 piece is wonderful. I also love the tag you just finished.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Terry, love the birdhouse!
ReplyDeleteHi Terry ! This was my favorite piece in the little Mr Linky squares and it is even better closeup! Love your bluebirds and the colors you got!
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