Oh where oh where have I been? Not to London to see the Queen! I've just been busy with other projects.
Here are some more cards make with scraps. I'm making great inroads into my collection of card stock scraps. These cards are made with the same colors as the card in the previous post - tempting turquoise, so saffron and old olive with kraft as the base.
I love this new bird punch or the 'Extra Large 2-step Bird' to give its official name. What I don't love is using brads for the eyes - I think they look creepy. I prefer the small black pearl in the final card - what do you think?
Hope you are all having a splendid week!
Ali - what wonderful "scrap" cards and what a great way to use up those scraps. Love the black pearl eye the best. I also like to use a tiny black gemstone like the ones from "Taylored Expressions" called Tiny Twinkles. I don't know what other name to use to give you an idea of what I'm talking about (sorry).
Posted by: Gabriela | February 11, 2010 at 04:22 AM
Your cards are great, wonderful way to use up some scraps. I agree, the brad eyes look creepy. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: jmniffer | February 11, 2010 at 07:56 AM
Sweet tweets! Great use of scraps!
Posted by: Shar B | February 11, 2010 at 05:10 PM
Oh, I love your scrappy cards, especially the third one! And totally agree about the brads. They are just too big to work well with the bird. I'm wondering if all the brads I have are ever going to get used....
Posted by: Susan Raihala | February 12, 2010 at 06:43 AM
Sweet, Ali!! What a great way to use your scraps!
smiles,Deena
Posted by: Deena | February 12, 2010 at 09:58 AM
Pearls it is, the size is better and they add a little bling. Every bird needs bling!!
Posted by: Betsy | February 12, 2010 at 03:24 PM
Great color combo on all your pretty bird cards.
Posted by: Susan (peebsmama) | February 14, 2010 at 06:28 PM
I agree, the smaller eye is better; but the cards you made are beautiful!
Posted by: doris | February 15, 2010 at 04:53 PM
Totally agree about the eyes - black is the way to go. The other ones just look not right. Great cards!
Posted by: Jennifer K | February 23, 2010 at 07:32 PM
Fab card hun xx
Posted by: Hels Sheridan | March 01, 2010 at 05:29 AM
These are all wonderful! I just LOVE what you did with that bird! CUTE!!
Posted by: Cookie | April 13, 2010 at 08:24 PM
Ali - I've missed your posts so much. I pray that you are doing alright and not ill. I hope your silence simply means you are busy enjoying live and taking care of your family. Be well.
Posted by: Gabriela | April 21, 2010 at 09:30 AM
Hi Ali. I am new to visiting your blog! I found you via Susan :-) I love that you are doing a "use your scraps" challenge ... it is the story of my life!!! I think all of your cards are adorable and agree the smaller eyes are cuter :-)
Posted by: Donelda | April 25, 2010 at 07:38 AM
oh Ali, so simple yet sooo elegant!! I love your vright colors and your amazing use of scraps!!
Posted by: elina | May 05, 2010 at 01:56 AM