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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Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44959
Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @ 5:29 PM
Oh Grace, hubby will just love this! Amazing work, my friend....right down to the sweet little heart charm! Love your creation, sistah!
------------------------------ Lesley Proud Fan Club and RAK Member He is the GOD of the Impossible!!!! Kookzi the Rookzie Punchkateer It is by the grace of God that we take our next breath.
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Posts: 38589
Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @ 6:37 PM
Sistah Grace! This is too, too beautiful for words! I love your chickadees, and the wonderful red berries! Precious! Thanks so much for sharing this lil beauty! LYMI!!!!
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
Registered: September 12, 2007 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 61357
Sat, Feb 13, 2010 @ 8:00 PM
What a fabulous treat box filled with dark chocolates, no less. Your DH will love your beautifully crafted card especially since he's a bird lover, too.
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