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Sunday, 3 February 2013

Birds in a Tree

I heard an interesting theory that the wire baskets in craft shops are actually magnetic which of course must be the reason why so many dies seem to jump into mine when I'm 'just looking'. This ornate fence die from Spellbinders did just that earlier in the week when I met up with a couple of fellow crafters for coffee, lunch and a browse around the shop. I think dies and embossing folders are such good value because there are so many ways in which they can be used. I decided to combine the fence with a tree and some little birds (Memory Box dies) on a background of Core-d-inations card which was overstamped with some delicate foliage and simple greeting using stamps from Chocolate Baroque.


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12 comments:

  1. jackiescrafts3 February 2013 at 14:24

    What a great card, I love my dies too they are so very versatile

    Jackie x

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  2. Crafty Lark3 February 2013 at 16:46

    Love the gentle effect of your stamping and inking. Those dies work beautifully together. I so enjoyed spending time with die cutter addicts who also think dies are excellent value. xx Flora

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  3. Sue's Crafty Corner3 February 2013 at 16:51

    A beautiful card Val, and a great theory as to why as crafters we have so many dies. I love the fence die, I'll have to keep my eyes open for this one.

    Sue x

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  4. Rita3 February 2013 at 17:17

    Fabulous card and I love the little birdies flying around. Hugs Rita xx

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  5. Paula (PEP)3 February 2013 at 17:19

    That is very effective indeed - amazing idea using the dies to make a scene with. Most amused by your magnetism tale....... I wonder????
    Leaf gathering duty was postponed as it was raining........
    Paula (PEP)

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  6. Stamps and Paper3 February 2013 at 18:43

    Such a lovely card Val and love your new dies they fab....aren't those little birdies sweet....

    Anne

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  7. vinny3 February 2013 at 21:16

    ha ha, can understand why it jumped in Val, its such a lovely die and the card you have made is stunning x Lavinia

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  8. Canonbury creations3 February 2013 at 21:33

    Love this Val, great idea to create a scene with the dies. I love the little birds, I've not seen that die before. If I find a cure for the magnetic problem I'll let you know:)
    Val x

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  9. Jill3 February 2013 at 23:50

    Love the background on this one, very effective. The fence is rather nice & certainly versatile - I look forward to it popping up again!

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  10. Unknown4 February 2013 at 06:51

    This is stunning Val......Ilove it.
    Shirley x

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  11. ikki4 February 2013 at 14:24

    Hi Val, this is just lovely - and very clever how you have combined the dies and stamps. Thanks for your support over the last couple of weeks - the beady box is slowly growing and hopeful will rekindle my creating mood! Now, since you're a Feb girl - I wondered if you would like the earrings as a little gift from me to you since I like to think of you as a friend.
    ikki x

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  12. craftimamma9 February 2013 at 23:25

    I love the soft background to this pretty card Val. All the dies work beautifully together and the muted stamping is the perfect accompaniment.

    Hugs
    Lesley XX

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