My Creations

Free as a Bird

Birdsnest Designs

Hello and welcome to my blog! Today I am sharing with you a beautiful card I created using the Bird Ballad suite. This suite is just gorgeous …. I love it. All the coordinating products makes it a breeze to design something beautiful!

Wouldn’t you agree that the imagery is stunning and lends itself perfectly to be coloured with the Stampin’ Blends.

For all of you that love these colouring tools as much as I do … did you seen that there are 6 new colour sets in the 2019-2020 Annual catalogue … “Thank you Stampin’ UP!!!” They have added Rocco Rose, So Saffron, Pretty Peacock, Seaside Spray, Purple Posy and Gray Granite to the Stampin’ Blends collection. My dream is that one day we will have them in EVERY colour!!!

New Stampin’ Blends
Rococo Rose Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[149572]
$12.00
So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[149557]
$12.00
Pretty Peacock Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[149560]
$12.00
Seaside Spray Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[149569]
$12.00
Purple Posy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[149566]
$12.00
Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[149537]
$12.00

Anyway a little side tracked …. back to the card and the magnificent Bird Ballad suite.

I have used so many elements of this suite on this card and love how it turned out. The card base is one from the Bird Ballad Laser-Cut Cards & Tin, I really like the elegance of it and how subtle it comes out with a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock layered in behind. Not only do you get 12 of these laser-cut cards and envelopes but see that pretty tin the card is standing on … yes you get that too!!

This suite is just one of my ‘favourites’ from the new catalogue … stay tuned as I will be sharing many more with you in the future,

Products Used
Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set
[149468]
$30.00
Stitched Nested Labels Dies
[149638]
$48.00
Bird Ballad Laser-Cut Cards & Tin
[149595]
$24.00
2019-2021 In Color Faceted Dots
[149607]
$8.75
Purple Posy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[149566]
$12.00
Rococo Rose Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[149572]
$12.00
So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[149557]
$12.00
Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin' Blends Marker
[144585]
$6.00
Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
[147273]
$12.00
Crumb Cake Light Stampin' Blends Marker
[144582]
$6.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
$8.25
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
[147115]
$10.25
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
[101650]
$13.25

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and visit my little creative corner.

Happy Crafting!

~ Dee

My Creations, Scrapbook Layouts, Scrapbooking Global Blog Hop

Scrapbooking Global May Blog Hop – Masculine

Birdsnest Designs

Hello and welcome to my blog, I am so happy you have stopped by to visit 🙂

I am excited to be a part of this month’s Scrapbooking Global blog hop and am honoured to be Guest Designer for May!

Masculine Theme

When I was told that as Guest Designer I was able to chose any theme I wanted I quickly decided on Masculine. I am Mom of two boys (well actually young men now) and so scrapbooking masculine layouts is a must. Sometimes these layouts can be a bit challenging as often the supplies close at hand have more of a feminine feel. However, when I sat down to design my layout for the blog hop I picked up my Country Livin’ stamp set and just started to play.

Featured Stamp Set
Country Livin' Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[141925]

I am thrilled with the way the finished layout turned out. I have some great photos from a Country Music festival that will be the perfect finishing touch!

Design Elements

The first thing that I did to my Very Vanilla cardstock was to use the brick decorative mask and some embossing paste to make the texture on both sides of the paper. Once it was dry I dusted it with some Soft Suede ink using a Stamping Sponge. Next I randomly stamped the speckled image from the Magical Mermaid stamp set in Early Espresso.

All three images from the County Livin’ stamp set were used. Each was stamped using Momento ink and coloured in using the fabulous Stampin’ Blends markers. I fussy cut the truck, guitar and boots and added a little pop by adding dimensionals to the back. I also used the star image from the Country Road stamp set and the saying from the Let it Ride set. All three of these have a fantastic “Country” feel and went so well together on this layout.

I added a swirl of linen thread, some gold metallic pearls and a few True Gentlemen Buttons to add a bit more texture.

The triangles of Designer Series paper all come from the Wood Textures 6″ x 6″ pack. I cut them in half diagonally and distressed the edges with Soft Suede ink and a Stamping Sponge. Then I just layered them all together to add an eye catching array of wood texture to the top and bottom of the page.

One of my favourite things about Stampin’ UP! products is how easy it is to co-ordinate them all together. I used a number of products in designing this layout and will have the full list at the very end of this post.

Thank you

Thank you for visiting my blog today and for taking a look at my layout for this month’s blog hop. Please be sure to pop on over to check out the layout that Cynthia McQueen has designed to share with you by clicking on the next button below.

Cheers,

~ Dee

Blog Hop Participants

Product List
Country Livin' Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[141925]
Country Road Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[147469]
Let It Ride Cling Stamp Set
[148765]
Magical Mermaid Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[144017]
Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack
[144177]
Embossing Paste
[141979]
Pattern Party Decorative Masks
[144103]
True Gentleman Buttons
[145596]
Metallic Pearls
[146282]
Linen Thread
[104199]
Very Vanilla 12" X 12" Card Stock
[124301]
Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
[146982]
Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
[115318]
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
[147115]
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
[147114]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
Stamping Sponges
[141337]
Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
[147273]
Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[148544]
Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
[144601]
Old Olive Dark Stampin' Blends Marker
[144573]
Ivory Stampin' Blends Marker
[144606]
Basic Black Combo Pack Stampin' Blends
[147942]
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
[145058]
Bronze Stampin' Blends Marker
[144607]
Stampin' Dimensionals
[104430]
Events

Stampin’ Bingo Party!

Birdsnest Designs

It’s hard to believe that it is time once again for another fun evening of Stampin’ Bingo!!  This time we will be celebrating the release of the 2019-2020 Annual Catalogue.  I am very excited to introduce you to some of these brand new, fabulous products!

Isn’t it pretty?

When:   Wednesday June 26th, 2019

Time:     7:00pm

Where:  Montrose Community Hall

Cost:      $45.00

You will not want to miss this fun-filled evening which has quickly become everyone’s favourite Stampin’ Event.  It’s a fantastic Ladies Night out filled with gifts for all attendees, prizes, games and fun stamping projects too.  Did I mention that there will be gifts and prizes???

This event has been gaining popularity and has filled up very quickly in the past. Please don’t delay … contact me to register today!!

Purchase your ticket before May 31st to join in on the fun … you will not want to miss out on the gifts and prizes.

Your $45 event ticket includes the following:

  • Welcome gift of brand new Stampin’ UP! product
  • Ten games of BINGO with prizes of new Stampin’ UP! products
  • Grand Prize game with a prize package stuffed full of NEW Stampin’ UP! products.  For this game you can purchase additional BINGO cards for only $2 each
  • Fun stamping project make-n-take(s)
  • Tons of great snacks, awesome prizes and a super fun night out with friends

The $45 fee is due upon registration and no later than May 31st in order to reserve your spot.  Tickets are non-refundable after the May 31st deadline. 

Payment can be made with cash, cheque, e-transfer, Visa or Mastercard.

Please pass this event information on to your friends and family.  Keep in mind that there are limited spots for this event so don’t delay.  I hope that you will join us!!

~ Dee

My Creations

For the love of scrapbooking

Birdsnest Designs

The very first club I started almost immediately after becoming a Stampin’ UP! Demonstrator was my monthly scrapbook club.

I am happy to say that the club is still going strong almost 9 years later!

This month the layouts that I designed use a bunch of my current favourite SU! Products.

Double Layout

First I designed this fun, masculine double layout using the Classic Garage suite. As a Mom of two teenage boys … this suite is one of my all time favourites.

I just LOVE everything about this fabulous suite!!

Product List
Classic Garage 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[148482]
Classic Garage Metal Elements
[148485]
Geared Up Garage Cling Bundle
[150610]
Black/Silver 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Striped Metallic Ribbon
[148486]

Single Layout

For the past two years we have also been creating a single 12″ x 12″ scrapbook layout when we get together each month. For April’s single layout I designed a nice Springy page using a variety of Stampin’ UP! products.

Like I said before I have used a variety of products on this layout and am pleased with the fun spring feel.

Product List
Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper
[149622]
Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper
[146926]
Pop Of Petals Clear-Mount Bundle
[148385]
Pick A Pattern Washi Tape
[144166]
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
[144220]

A number of the products that I have featured in this post are retiring with the release of the new catalogue that comes out in June. If you still have some current items on your wish list be sure to check out the retiring items from the online store. There has also been some amazing deals added to the Clearance Rack so be sure to check that out while you are at it. You can order directly from my online store using host code WDF6RF27 or contact me and I can add it to my next order for you 🙂

Thanks for taking the time to pop on by today!!

Cheers,

Dee

My Creations

Product Retirement

Birdsnest Designs

Stampin’ UP! released today that they will be retiring two very popular products with the release of the new Annual catalogue in June.

We will be saying farewell to the Big Shot and the Stampin’ Trimmer.

I love both of these products and am sad to see them being retired, however, I am excited to see what Stampin’ UP! has in store for us down the road 🙂

If you have either of these products and would like to stock on any of their accessories please let me know. I am placing an order tonight (Tuesday) and Thursday night. You can also order directly online anytime, remember to enter April’s host code 9XWKWPBS before checking out.

Big Shot Accessories

Stampin’ Trimmer Accessories

Please note that the scoring blades for the trimmer are already sold out and have been discontinued.

Thanks for stopping by,

~ Dee