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Tuesday, 26 March 2013

WOYWW 199 - The Birds

It's that snoopy day again...that day to get a peek into all the other crafty desktops and see what everyone else is up to! If you would like to join in or even just look around, go to Julia's blog at  Stamping Ground.
Be sure to leave her a comment though as she hosts this wonderful fun.

My desk is busy...busy with birds...bird cards that is. Look carefully, they are way at the back, along with all the left over bits from creating!

 I finally finished the series of bird cards for the scientist at my daughters work. They have been delivered and now I am hooked on  making more. There is something relaxing about making them...they just evolve...each a little different than the last. I have used a variety of birds on them , these have K and Co 3-D birds but some had embossed Kraft chipboard birds, and some even had stamped and coloured birds. I did up some similar cards last year but these are all just a little different from those.
Here is a close up.                                      

I decided to send one to my daughter in Monaco. I have written before about how I am making inspirational cards to send to her. She is so very far away and this is a nice way to keep in touch,. We email and facebook but it is not the same as a handwritten note in a nice card!
Here is the card I made for her. It is just a little different again...
Here is a photo of the inside...I have had to crop very tightly as I had already written the letter on the inside of the front flap. I have cropped it out for privacy.
Hope you enjoyed your little visit. See you next week! 

Challenges:
1. Sparkles Monthly Challenge # 42 Birds 
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49 comments:

  1. Sue McDonald26 March 2013 at 23:24

    love the little bird cards. I agree its nice to receive little notes,I used to send them to my daughter when she was away at Uni.

    Happy WOYWW

    Frankiesue #26

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  2. Neet27 March 2013 at 00:03

    Those cards are absolutely beautiful. Lovely touch with the one for your daughter, how nice to be able to do this with one another. Not the same as seeing her though I guess. Still, think of the reunions.
    Thanks for stopping by and Happy WOYWW/Easter to you
    Hugs, Neet xx 1

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  3. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)27 March 2013 at 00:12

    These are just gorgeous Mo! I love the pretty birds and all the elements are really pretty! Love those stands you have them on - gorgeous!! Susan xx

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  4. debby400027 March 2013 at 00:13

    Oh what fabulous, beautiful bird cards.
    luv
    Debby

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  5. Words and Pictures27 March 2013 at 00:19

    Oh, the bird cards are just wonderful! LOVE all your jars of goodies - though I think I've probably said that before! Happy WOYWW!
    Alison x
    #36

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  6. Pia S27 March 2013 at 00:29

    Love your bird cards! Such lovely designs! Your choice of kraft is perfect for the theme of nature.

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  7. Di27 March 2013 at 01:24

    Hi Maureen! Those little birdie cards are adorable! As you say, it's so lovely to receive notes in the post - my Mum wrote to me every single day I was at boarding school - four and a half years worth. How I wish I'd kept her letters now.

    Laughed here about me working on storage for clear.acrylic stamps - I left 'em until last too 'cos I always knew they'd be the worst to do. Bit like leaving smart men's shirts at the bottom of the ironing basket until last :)

    Have a lovely day and Happy WOYWW!!

    Hugs, Di xx

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  8. Glenda27 March 2013 at 01:33

    Thanks for your visit this morning! I love, love, love your space. So many pretties so close at hand for you. Love the cards too! Happy WOYWW!
    Glenda#65

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  9. Helen27 March 2013 at 01:33

    What a lovely way to keep in touch! they are very pretty. Have a good week. Helen, 12

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  10. Unknown27 March 2013 at 02:01

    What gorgeous little cards, I'm sure the recipients will be delighted with them. Thanks for sharing and Happy Woyww Liz @ 69

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  11. Amanda27 March 2013 at 02:06

    These are beautiful and really work well with all the Kraft card.
    Love Amanda @ 76 X

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  12. BJ27 March 2013 at 02:10

    Super bird cards, love them all. BJ#67

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  13. Redanne27 March 2013 at 02:18

    A nice view of your desk today and those bird cards are so beautiful, love the little tickets you added to them. The one for your daughter is lovely too - I agree it is always nice to send/receive a handwritten message. Happy WOYWW, Anne x #33

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  14. Cardarian 27 March 2013 at 03:25

    Ohh your birds are sooo lovely! Thank you for asking about my knee the other week - I am struggling but I have started with swimming and I think it helps my knee a lot!
    I hope you are ok!
    Lots of hugs,
    Cardarian

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  15. My name is Cindy27 March 2013 at 03:56

    Beautiful little cards!! I agree, I love to receive post and was a great letter writer in my youth but it's a dying art - I don't count those printed out round robins either - not personal enough!! Happy Easter, Cindy #91

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  16. Mary Pat Siehl27 March 2013 at 04:00

    your birds are stunning- what awesome cards

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  17. MiniOwner27 March 2013 at 04:11

    Your cards are super, and yes, I agree so nice to receive a little note (rather than an email). Thank you for visiting my blog earlier. Happy Wedenesday, :o)
    Sue x (Miniowner@29)

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  18. SueH27 March 2013 at 04:12

    Oooo, I really love those cards, they are really pretty and great for any occasion.
    I agree too, the art of communication is dying in the younger generation thanks to technology. I’m all for the more personal forms of communication and much prefer to send a card or even talk on the phone rather than send emails.
    Happy Crafting!
    Sue @ 101
    x

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  19. Heathers Inspiration27 March 2013 at 04:19

    Gorgeous cards and designs, such a lovely personal thing to do x
    Happy Easter WOYWW heather #86

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  20. Barbara27 March 2013 at 05:11

    Those cards are fantastic!! I'm sure anyone would be happy to receive one of those.

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  21. ria gall27 March 2013 at 05:29

    your little bird cards are stunning the work you have put into them really shows so beautiful
    Have a really great WOYWW day, and Happy Easter to you and yours
    Ria #94

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  22. Kristi 27 March 2013 at 05:58

    Wow! I adore your bird cards! I'm sure your daughter will love it!

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  23. famfa27 March 2013 at 06:49

    How thoughtful, a written card is so nice to receive. The cards are amazing. Well done,

    Famfa 111

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  24. Unknown27 March 2013 at 07:31

    Your bird cards are beautiful. But what's really amazing are all those clear jar bins, so neatly filled and stacked--brilliant! Happy WOYWW! Sandy Leigh #28

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  25. Sue27 March 2013 at 09:07

    Hi Maureen!! these are fab fab fab!! totally gorgeous I love them..huge hugglesssssssss hun Sue xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  26. Darnell27 March 2013 at 09:08

    Oh, how incredibly perfect are your little bird cards, Maureen! I think "bliss" is the word to describe them best! Your daughter will treasure all the cards she receives from you!!

    Have a wonderful week! Darnell #43

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  27. Anonymous27 March 2013 at 09:42

    Love the stash of goodies you have to work with back there. Beautiful cards. SueC#137

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  28. SandeeNC27 March 2013 at 10:14

    NOTHING replaces a card in the mail. They are so few and far between these days in our techie world! I bet your daughter just loves getting them! Your card are stunning! Thanks for visiting my desk today, waving hi from the hills of North carolina ♥

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  29. Caro27 March 2013 at 11:25

    Gorgeous little bird cards and I just know that your daughter will love it. It is so special to get a handwritten note especially when it is enclosed in a handmade card! Thanks for sharing. Happy WOYWW. Caro x #73

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  30. shazsilverwolf27 March 2013 at 12:00

    Gorgeous bird cards, and I love all your storage pots at the back! Have a great week, hugs, Shaz xx

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  31. Laura27 March 2013 at 12:05

    Thanks for letting me drool over your desk and bird creations
    Happy Wednesday
    Laura
    81
    :)

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  32. Lisa-Jane27 March 2013 at 13:55

    They are absolutely delightful! The birdy images are really pretty without being twee - perfect!

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  33. Sue27 March 2013 at 15:55

    Hi Maureen thanks for your help on making my photos bigger :))) and those little hearts on my card is using sequin waste..I use it like a stencil and just distress ink over it..I buy it from the store I get my ribbons from..so you might be able to get it over there ..if not let me know and I'll be happy to send you some hun huggles xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sue

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  34. Pallavi27 March 2013 at 18:08

    cute birdies! all of your cards are super adorable..happy woyww!

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  35. Anita Scroggins27 March 2013 at 19:56

    Beautiful cards - I, however, would be bat crazy by now after doing that many cards!!!! You did such an amazing job on these. WOW!

    Remember, you can always order a class kit from the store - they come with all the supplies (except glue, ink, etc) and full color instructions.

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  36. Sue Althouse28 March 2013 at 05:17

    Wow, those are gorgeous! I love your layering and how it adds to the nesting effect.

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  37. Hettie28 March 2013 at 06:31

    Oh wow! These are gorgeous. And so appropriate for Spring time, in theory at least. Here our birds are still wearing scarves and mittens as it is so cold!
    I am sure your daughter will love hers.
    Hugs
    xx

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  38. Mary Jo 28 March 2013 at 07:07

    Those are so pretty, Maureen! :)

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  39. Daniella28 March 2013 at 08:07

    Those are so beautiful!! I love them! Your daughter will be thrilled to get one!!
    xxDaniella#130

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  40. lisa28 March 2013 at 09:34

    These are absolutely beautiful, I love them and I agree that sending proper post is always somehow much more special.
    Happy Easter
    Hugs Lisax #60

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  41. Barb King28 March 2013 at 10:18

    So pretty Mo, you've got some beautiful birds there. Barb #108

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  42. Tracy28 March 2013 at 13:15

    These cards are so pretty. I really love all the dimension to them. I like all the embellishments and elements you added to them.

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  43. MaryH28 March 2013 at 17:05

    Even with your beautiful projects, your desk & work area looked SO tidy. These cards are magnificent! I've never done anything remotely like this. Loved them. Your daughter will treasure this card, and Monaco, so far away. No, FB, etc. is just not the same thing. No way to hug her close! I'm happy for you that Ms C & Mr P are close enough to ease some of the 'missing' for you! TFS & HUGS

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  44. April28 March 2013 at 20:19

    Love the bird cards. And the sentiment and stamp inside are awesome. April #175

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  45. Andrea29 March 2013 at 02:27

    belated woyww wishes and what ace cards i love the layer sand colours used and those fab sentiment tickets so pretty, hop you have awonderful Easter weekend off for bit more hopping before work hugs Andrea #64 ps where did you get those ever so pretty stands for your cards they look fab ive seen them before but never coloured like your green one ?

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  46. Wishcraft29 March 2013 at 05:47

    They're lovely, such a gorgeous set of cards... Love all your jars too, they look fab :o) Hugs, Lisa x

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  47. ANNETTE HUSBAND29 March 2013 at 16:39

    Hi Maureen
    I'm new to WOYWW and am slow at getting around to visit but I am enjoying looking in on others creative spaces like yours :o) Your birdy cards are gorgeous and yes a nice hand made card in the mail is the best. Both my daughters live on the other side of Australia to me...I miss them alot.
    hugs
    Annette In Oz #132

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  48. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards29 March 2013 at 20:21

    Hullo there Maureen,
    A great creative space, I really love the wee birdees super cute great work!
    Thanks so much for sharing ~ happy WOYWW!
    May God bless you with a happy safe Easter as we remember His great gift to us, Shaz in Oz.x #14

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  49. Anonymous1 April 2013 at 09:03

    I'm really late to the party this week Mo, but I love your little bird cards. You should come and enter them over at Sparkles Monthly Challenge this month where we have a theme of birds.

    Hugs
    Brenda
    I couldn't get the site to link but there's a linked photo on my blog if you'd like to enter, or just search for us in Google!

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