This is my submission for IC219... we took inspiration from the fabulous Etsy Store, Jennines. I was inspired in a general way by all the birds there.... there were great Chickadees that I used for my bird, since they are my favorite bird, but I also used this one because I loved the red berries: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php...ng_id=16044688
I used my new K&Co dp to decorate a Kraft Able Gable box I bought the template for from Leigh Anne at www.stampingwithannieb.blogspot.com. I wanted to make this box today for my hubby for Valenties Day. So it had to be masculine and not all foo-fooey! LOL! I sponged THoltz ink around all the edges and then stamped my Chickadee from Our Daily Bread design's new release, You Will Find Refuge. I cut it out along with the berry ladened branch he is on and mounted it to the side of the box, then added a tag on which I had printed a sentiment from Studio G.... must have stamped it 10 times and still didn't get a great impression... but what do you want for $1.00! LOL! Anyway, I cut a slit in the bird's beak and passed the red twine from Sharon's Ribbon Shop through and hung the heart charm from it. The top tag is hand written. Inside is filled with Lindt Truffles (dark chocolate)... yum! I know he'll love this since he is a bird lover too.
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Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @ 7:23 AM
Oh wow! Look at this stunning Gable cupcake box. This is gorgeous Grace!!! Love your colors and the chickadee is colored perfectly. I see you bought and used the paper we were talking about. LOL! I got it but have not used it yet. This is an awesome take on the inspiration!! STUNNING CREATION GF!
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Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @ 7:41 AM
I LOVE THE PAPER TOO... Great project and love the entire thing GRACE... you out did yourself with this one... it is 100% perfect... He will love it...
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Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @ 8:47 AM
This is amazing, Grace! The paper is so perfect for this and I love the little heart charm that the bird is holding. Wonderful inspiration piece and I know you DH is going to be thrilled with this beauty!
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