I love to make birthday cards. I don’t always get them in the mail on time, but I still love the creative process of making them. This sentiment has been around for a long time in one form or another, but I can remember my Dad wishing me “Hoppy Birdie” when I was a child. I love being able to use the Duetica Lettering Arts Studio to create the sentiment I want without having the stamp. That’s just one more thing that won’t be taking up valuable real estate in my studio. For this project, I used the Duetica DT Saxi font. I started with 5 1/2 inch card stock, then cut the bird, cage and wing from Caged Bird die. I applied Inka Gold to bird and wing and did the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Ink for contrast. The tag with sentiment added that personal touch.
SUPPLIES:
Kellycraft Get-it-Straight Laser Level
Graphic 45 (51/2″ x 5 1/2″) and Bob Bunny (6″ x 12″, folded to 6″ x6″) Cardstock, plus small scraps for punching
Cream cardstock(Stampin’ Up!®)
Chipboard, 51/2″ square
Big Shot and Caged Bird die, (Sizzix, Tim Holtz Alterations)
Woven Trim, 8″
3D Stamp Paint, Copper (Viva Décor)
Sponge Applicator (Viva Décor)
Inka Gold, Orange, Lava Green, Cobalt Blue, Lava Red (Viva Décor)
Dew Drops (The Robin’s Nest)
Distress Ink, Vintage Photo (Tim Holtz/Ranger)
Jute (American Crafts)
Double Stick tape (Sookwang)
Dimensional Glue Dots, assorted sizes
Best Glue Ever (ScraPerfect)
Silk flowers and leaves
Duetica Lettering System Software
Duetica Font: DT Saxi Font
