Monday 5 April 2010

birdhouse

Hi peeps how are you all? Nice and relaxed I hope after the easter weekend. It's funny really while i am trying to write this post all I can hear is Lewis babbling in his cot, practicing all of his words, well two really mama and dada lol.

Anyhoo less distraction and let's talk about my wee birdhouse. While blog hopping I came across this cute little birdhouse tutorial. I have a link in my sidebar if you fancy a go or to see how it is really done. I have to say it was so easy and so much fun that I am about to make another.

I decided to go for the less is more approach, not a flower insight as I thought my new bunny martha stewart punch and sentiment was enough. My stamp was 50p and my punch was £8.99 from hobbly craft and I just had to get the chick punch too!!! To top it off I used a clip which I received in a rak, sorry can't remember who tut tut lol The roof was made from excess dp that I used earlier on a card.I used decorative scissors to give the tile effect.

I have yet to buy mini eggs for the inside but you get the idea.


I would so love to know your thoughts on this one as this is my first anything but a card project.

I am entering this card into the following challenges

crafty creations- Anything goes
one stitch at a time- Anything goes
meljens designs-Anything goes
cutecardthursday-Anything goes
easy craft projects-Easter



Take care

Clare x

22 comments:

  1. Wow that is stunning absolutly love it, i've never been brave enough to make anything else but cards!! love how you have made this and such a great little easter treat box too.
    x

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  2. Fantastic Clare! So pleased you've made use of the tutorial, it makes it all worthwhile when I see what wonderful things everyone has come up with and the different takes on it. Love yours very much.

    J0 :)

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  3. Clare this is fab!! Love the colours too, they could be filled with alsorts of things!!
    Angela x

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  4. Woo...This is gorgeous Clare..love it!
    I made something similar on my blog the other day..a milk carton box...and what you've made and shared with is...i can now turn mine in to little birdhouses...with a bit of twicking here and there..lol
    Hope you all had a lovely easter weekend hugs clare xx

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  5. Beautiful project Clare, love all your detail on there, Thanks for joining us at OSAAT hope to see you again soon, good luck in draw.
    Sarah xx

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  6. Fab! Love it, less definately is more!
    Hope you enjoyed Easter
    Linds x

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  7. Awesome Project I loved the punched border at the bottom. Thank you for joing Meljen's 1st challenge....Good Luck

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  8. oh love the bird box such a great idea thanks for joining us over at OSAAT hugs cheryl xxxa

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  9. love everything here on the bird box well done and thanks for playing along at OSAAT hope you will call again soon

    Liz xx

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  10. cute project,

    thank you for joining MELJEN'S DESIGN first challenge. Good luck!

    Hugs x

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  11. You wouldn't know it was your first non-card project. It looks great. Thanks for another entry to our challenge at Easy Craft Projects xx

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  12. Hi Clare thanks for popping by my blog today and taking the time to comment Love your creations Hugs Sarah B X

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  13. Hi hun. Great project and thanks for joining us here at OSAAT. I hope you'll come back and check out our winners and our next challenge on Sunday.
    Sam x

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  14. I love the Birdhouse Clare, it's beautiful & so different. You have absolutely cracking ideas
    S-I-L Kirstin xx

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  15. WOW!!!!YOU DID AN AWESOME JOB....KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK....GOOD LUCK
    ON WINNING....
    Thankyou for joining us here at
    OSAAT.
    I HAVE BECOME A FOLLOWER AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU
    TO FOLLOW ME TOO AT COWGIRL UP STAMPS
    BIG Hugs CJ

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  16. wow, very clever!! Looks great AND you got a chance to use your new punch! Susie x

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  17. How adorable! What a fabulous 3-D creation and wonderful use of your border punch. Thank you for joining us at Meljen's Designs Thursday Challenge - hope to see you again next week!

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  18. Awesome birdhouse, thank you so much for sharing your talent with us at OSAAT..good luck in your draw..hope to see you again..

    stitchy xx

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  19. So cute, great job!
    Thanks so much for joining us at Meljen's Designs!!
    Dee (Spryte)

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  20. oooh check you out mrs!!..this is fabulous chick...well done!!...ill add it to my list of things to try...Debs x

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  21. Hi Clare,
    I think the Krankies would say Fandabidosie!! I love it. You were right too - less is definitely more! Well done.
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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