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Bird in a Circle

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Poster: susanbri

This week on Merry Monday, Lesley (lionsmane) is asking us to do a Christmas card with a bird theme. My bird was originally going to be just stamped, heat embossed, and cut out with a Nesties circle, but I got a splotch of gold ink where I didn't want it, so decided to fussy cut the bird and then layer it on the circle - I like the end result as the bird slightly extends beyond the circle.

I did another variation where I didn't get an unwanted splotch of ink so didn't have to fussy cut it. Not sure which one I like best!

Date: Monday, January 21, 2013 GMT
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Keywords: Merry Monday CCC13 CAS Christmas cardinal

Stamps: Inkadinkado cardinal, SU sentiment

Paper: cream shimmer cs, gold glitter cs

Ink: ColorBox Gold with gold ep

Accessories: Nesties circles

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bon2stamp

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Registered: July 28, 2008
Location: Cary, North Carolina
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Mon, Jan 21, 2013 @ 1:40 PM

I think it's a good thing you got a splotch on your card! The fussy cutting allows the design to hang off the circle a bit and gives it a very elegant look. I love gold and white Christmas cards! Thanks for sharing it with us at Merry Monday, Susan!

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narellefarrugia

Glitter Queen

Registered: December 8, 2012
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Posts: 17

Mon, Jan 21, 2013 @ 4:29 PM

I'm a huge fan of fussy cutting (usually because I've done the splotch thing too!) so I really love this embossed bird. Love the cleanness of your card too! Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday this week!

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stiz2003

Die Cut Diva

Registered: March 31, 2008
Location: Eastlake, OH
Posts: 3014

Mon, Jan 21, 2013 @ 4:48 PM

Love your idea of cutting him out because of a splotch and it looks perfect this way! Love it!

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LeAnne Pugliese

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Registered: September 1, 2004
Location: West Grove, PA
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Mon, Jan 21, 2013 @ 4:53 PM

Beautiful bird silhouette...I love how you fussy cut it--good save! Thanks for playing with the Merry Monday challenge this week!

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WeeBeeStampin

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Registered: May 14, 2005
Location: Red Lion, PA
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Mon, Jan 21, 2013 @ 6:47 PM

Beautiful image and perfectly done! Thanks for playing along with us this week over at Merry Mondays! :)

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Stazon Splitcoast

Registered: July 25, 2010
Location: With my DH
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Mon, Jan 21, 2013 @ 7:36 PM

I like the fussy cut, must have taken a bit of time. Great CAS card.

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Pearl-ExPert

Registered: February 3, 2008
Location: Canada
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Mon, Jan 21, 2013 @ 8:12 PM

I love the fussy cutting too Susan, such an elegant looking card! Thanks for playing along with us this week over at Merry Monday!

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Pearl-ExPert

Registered: December 21, 2006
Location: Ireland
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Tue, Jan 22, 2013 @ 3:46 AM

As a reluctant fussy cutter, I am in awe of your skills. Gorgeous card!

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yellowrose46

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Registered: July 20, 2007
Location: Fergus, Ontario
Posts: 36054

Tue, Jan 22, 2013 @ 7:05 AM

Just beautiful in gold and white! I really like the fussy cut bird and ornament outside the circle.

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Mrs Noofy

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Registered: February 13, 2005
Location: Southern Ontario
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Tue, Jan 22, 2013 @ 9:08 AM

Like I always say...there are no mistakes...just creative opportunities! This is a fabulous alternative to your original plan. I love how the bird goes outside the circle. Gives your card added interest without losing the simplicity of the design! Absolutely love it.

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nforsyth

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Registered: November 12, 2008
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Wed, Jan 23, 2013 @ 7:43 AM

Very nice card, the gold and white are elegant. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday this week.

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justcrazy

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Registered: May 6, 2006
Location: Missouri
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Thu, Jan 24, 2013 @ 3:22 PM

love how you cut out the image, happy accident. Thanks so much for joining us this week for the Merry Monday Challenge.

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