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Birdhouse In Your Soul

I have another sweet Whimsy & Stars Studio image to share with you too. This little cutie, Bird House Girly, is just perfect for spring. I especially love her because I enjoy feeding and watching our local birds.


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Once again, I made 2 cards. One for my stash and one for OWH or my daughter’s schools fundraiser. They use the same design but the papers and embellishments are a little different.


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While I was working on my cards, this song kept running through my head. Since it was such a long time since I heard this song, I thought I would share it on Marcea’s blog for Music Saves My Soul.

Don’t forget to check out my February followers candy HERE.

Thank you for stopping by! Have a great day!

Supplies:

  • Stamps: Birdhouse Girly (digital stamp) by Whimsy & Stars Studio
  • Inks: None
  • Papers: Neenah Crest solar white CS, Papertrey kraft & dark chocolate CS, My Mind’s Eye Stella & Rose Gertie paper pad
  • Tools: Sewing machine, Big Shot, My Favorite Things Scallop die, Copic markers
  • Embellishments: May Arts burlap twine, misc button, Starbuck’s coffee sleeve

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Jan Hennings said…
Such a cute card! Thanks so much for the sweet comment on my Really Reasonable Ribbon St. Patty's Day box :)
February 14, 2012 at 5:07 AM
chrissy xx said…
Just Gorgeous! Fabulous colours! Such a cute image! LOve the 'flowers' on both these cards.
Chrissyxx
February 14, 2012 at 6:40 AM
papertrails leaver said…
These are precious Cheryl!
February 14, 2012 at 7:04 AM
Audrey Pettit said…
Cute, cute cards, as always, Cheryl! That little birdhouse girl image is just as sweet as can be. Love the corrugated scalloped trim at the bottom and love all your layers and stitching. The little flower you made from twine is fabulous, too.
February 14, 2012 at 7:50 AM
Annette said…
so sweet...I love how you did the burlap twine with the button...so cute.. Happy Valentines Day..
February 14, 2012 at 8:10 AM
Tammy said…
Both are sooo adorable Cheryl!! I love your papers and that twine!
February 14, 2012 at 8:21 AM
Jennifer Scull said…
oh my goodness, Cheryl, both of these cards are so cute! I love that twine flower on the first one. is that homemade? I would love to try making one... hmmmm.... afraid mine would be all cock-eyed though. tee hee!

have a great day!
February 14, 2012 at 9:32 AM
Pat (mspfd) said…
This is a delightful card, Cheryl! Love the sweet image and love how you used the twine on your card. The flower & button are fabulous.
February 14, 2012 at 9:50 AM
Holly said…
Adorable cards! I love how you made your flower from the twine in the first card. Very clever! Thanks for playing along in Squigglefly's Have A Heart challenge!
February 14, 2012 at 10:47 AM
Donna said…
Beautiful card Cheryl, the layers look amazing and I'm loving the cute little button and twine flower. Thanks for joining us at CES this week :) Donna ♥ x
February 14, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said…
What a nice image!!! This would be great to use as a tag along with some birdseed too!

Love the twine flower you made on the first card!!!

Maria :)
February 14, 2012 at 11:32 AM
jimlynn said…
Love the twine "flower" on the first and the heart on the second. Cute, cute image and great cards.
Lynn
February 14, 2012 at 11:44 AM
Flip-Flop Creations said…
Beautiful set of cards, Cheryl! Great design and love the DP choices.
~jeni :)
February 14, 2012 at 11:52 AM
Rhonda Miller said…
What cute cards. TFS.
February 14, 2012 at 12:21 PM
Lori said…
She is so cute! Love the button and twine flower you created!
February 14, 2012 at 12:59 PM
Inkypinkydelights said…
This is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing at One Stitch at a Time and good luck with the Challenge. Judy x DT
February 14, 2012 at 1:03 PM
1CardCreator said…
beautiful card Cheryl. Love the button embellie too!
February 14, 2012 at 1:18 PM
Kathy and Lucky said…
These are such warm cards and just makes you remember about feeding birds. Loving how you used the twine for the first one and the heart on the second.
February 14, 2012 at 1:33 PM
Dawn said…
Two cute cards! Thanks for playing in The Letter B Challenge at The Crafty Pad this week!
Good Luck
Hugs
Dawn xx
February 14, 2012 at 2:47 PM
Lisa said…
Both cards are so awesome!! I love, love the twine flower...I may have to scraplift that from you!! And the stitching is so awesome!! Gorgeous cards!! :)

Lisa
indymermaid.blogspot.com
February 14, 2012 at 7:20 PM
Rose said…
Cheryl, your Birdhouse Girlie image looks lovely on these wonderful cards. So glad to see your entry at the Crafts and Me digi team's Use a New Image challenge. ~ Rose
February 14, 2012 at 7:21 PM
Chrissy said…
These are so adorable cheryl..love the papers and gorgeous image.Love the string flower around the button, so cute.

Luv CHRISSYxx
February 14, 2012 at 8:29 PM
Lisa Lynn said…
Cheryl, These cards are adorable. I love the twine flower.
February 15, 2012 at 3:53 AM
Flowergirl said…
Both beautiful cards, she is so sweet x
That song brings back some memories!!
Wendy x
February 15, 2012 at 5:33 AM
Ellis said…
Lovely card you've made! =)
Hugs, Elenor
February 15, 2012 at 7:24 AM
Lorraine said…
Love that adorable image, the stitching and your use of the twine on these sweet cards!
February 15, 2012 at 8:48 AM
whoistracy said…
Just too cute Cheryl!! My husband and I love watching the birds at the feeder, too. Seems like they're scarce this winter though, for some strange reason. We have hardly seen any animals except squirrels, despite the warmer than usual winter we're having.
February 15, 2012 at 10:09 AM
Anita said…
These are so adorable Cheryl. Fabulous coloring and papers. Love the little heart embellishment and the twine behind the button looks amazing.
February 15, 2012 at 10:36 AM
Holley (Tondre) Barnhart said…
Great cards! I love your layout and your coloring. Thanks so much for playing in the Have a Heart challenge at Squigglefly this week. Cheers, Holley

I just have to ask, in that Music Saves the soul image, is that girl a digi stamp, rubber stamp? she's terrific! Can you tell me what company or artist she is from? htondre@aol.com. Thanks so much.
February 15, 2012 at 10:40 AM
Karin said…
She's super cute! I love your embellishments too :) And great song too!
February 15, 2012 at 10:56 AM
Shelby said…
What a sweet sweet image and just love the colors and DP you've chosen!

Shelby
February 15, 2012 at 1:16 PM
Donna Mosley said…
Two wonderful cards Cheryl, love the very sweet image, beautifully coloured as always. Very pretty papers and embellies.

Donna x
February 15, 2012 at 1:40 PM
Alicia said…
Two beautiful cards Cheryl and your candy looks delicious!
Alicia xx
February 15, 2012 at 5:52 PM
Tracy said…
I just love those papers. They're ll absolutely lovely behind that adorable image. They really do have some cuties. :-) Hugs!
February 15, 2012 at 5:55 PM
Tan's Hobbies said…
Aw... THIS CARD is SOOOOOOO LOVELY!! Both versions of your cards are LOOKS NICE. Love the coloring so much, the image is simply ADORABLE.
February 15, 2012 at 9:45 PM
bumblebee creations said…
both of these are just gorgeous!!! How sweet! THanks for joining our Squigglefly challenge this week!
February 16, 2012 at 9:55 AM
Delphine said…
They are both gorgeous, Cheryl! Adorable image and I love your colours! Thanks for joining us at Cupcake and good luck! Delphine xx
February 16, 2012 at 1:21 PM
wahixane77 said…
What a great job. Love the colors and the way you did the card. Thanks for joining us at 2 Sisters Challenge. Olivia
February 16, 2012 at 2:04 PM
Shelly said…
Oh wow what beautiful cards, I love the papers and colours and stitching and image but especially the twine flower you've added! Thanks for joining us at Cupcake, Shelly x
February 17, 2012 at 4:27 AM
Shelly Schmidt said…
Love your cute card- the image is colored beautifully- and nothing better than sewing to edge your card......!
February 17, 2012 at 9:02 PM
paperfun said…
I love what you did with the button and twine on both cards.

Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Days Away.

Mari
February 17, 2012 at 10:08 PM
Jo said…
2 darling cards, love the twine flower :)
Thank you for joining in our final challenge at Stamps R Us
Jo xx
February 18, 2012 at 4:14 AM
Marianne said…
They are both gorgeous, Cheryl. Love the twine flower, too!
February 18, 2012 at 2:56 PM
The Spotted Chick said…
Accck! I love this! Ok you must show me how to do that twine/button flower! Love it! Thanks SO much for playing along in my That's Krafty Thursday challenge! {{{hen hugs}}}
February 18, 2012 at 5:50 PM
Karen C said…
These are awesome! Love how you did the twine flower! Very sweet cards! Thank you so much for playing with us at One Stitch At A Time. Best of luck in the draw!
Hugs,
Karen C (OSAAT DT)
February 18, 2012 at 7:35 PM
Carol said…
Cute cards Cheryl, love your twine flower. Thanks for joining us at Crafty Purple Frog this time. Carol DT x
February 19, 2012 at 7:26 AM
Becky B. said…
I LOVE the flower that you created with the jute twine - BRILLIANT IDEA!! Definitely gonna "lift" that idea - thanks for the inspiration!! :)
February 22, 2012 at 8:06 PM
SusanLotus said…
Great ways of using the buttons!
February 28, 2012 at 9:03 AM
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