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Another Birdhouse!


I hardly ever use birdhouses on cards and now I have done two in a row! Squigglefly has some awesome birdhouse images. This one is a new one by Marla Shega called Cardinal Birdhouse. I couldn't wait to color it up especially after I saw how gorgeous my friend Sue colored up hers (see Sue's card HERE).

At Squigglefly the challenge is ribbon or lace so I am playing along even though it is our team's off week. You should play too.

Hugz!

Comments

  1. Holly YoungNovember 18, 2013 at 3:43 PM

    This is gorgeous Nancy! I love the snow on the rooftop, and your little poinsettias have such dimension! The sparkly gold layers just scream Christmas!

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  2. BenziNovember 18, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    Yes, I LOVE it. What a pretty birdhouse and I love the musical paper in the background. Gorgeous card.

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  3. Carol LNovember 18, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    This is fabulous Nancy!!! I love all the gold sparkle and especially that fantastic birdhouse! Amazing work on this!

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  4. scrappymo!November 18, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Very pretty...love the sparkle and the 3d way you cut and layered it!

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  5. MarisaNovember 18, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    Loving the glitter and the snow. Such a wonderful image too. Lovely job on this card :)

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  6. MonicaNovember 19, 2013 at 3:23 AM

    Such a pretty, pretty, pretty card. Love the gold every where and the poinsettias are just so beautifully placed.

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  7. TammyNovember 19, 2013 at 4:11 AM

    Exceptionally beautiful, love the gorgeous color family you used! Wonderful card Nancy!

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  8. Anne TempleNovember 19, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Totally gorgeous!! Love all the dimension.

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  9. cotnobNovember 19, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    This is a fabulous card, that birdhouse certainly is awesome and I love the dimension you have created.
    Pauline
    x

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  10. Katie SimsNovember 19, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Ooooo, this is sooo sweet, Nancy! You can just sent that one on my way...lol! Hope you are doing well! Hugs!

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  11. Holley (Tondre) BarnhartNovember 20, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Stunning card for this week's Squigglefly challenge! love it. Cheers, Holley

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  12. *Vicki*November 20, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    WOW! This is really gorgeous! I love the popped up details on the image and your musical background! HUGS :)

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  13. Dawn @ LilyPinkScrapsNovember 21, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    Red, gold and cream is so gorgeous for Christmas cards, looks tres elegante! Lovely card - that little cardinal is the perfect touch for that very swanky townhouse :)

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  14. coopsNovember 21, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    so stunning nancy .gorgeous design and colours and i love your papers and fabulous image :D

    xx coops xx

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  15. Holly AKA KopyKatNovember 21, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    Wow, this is so beautiful!

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  16. wannabcre8tiveNovember 21, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    A beautiful card and the coloring is fabulous.

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  17. Carol HurlockNovember 26, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    This is just awesome Nancy. I am always on the lookout for cardinal's for my brother-in-law and sister-in-law's Christmas card. Love this pretty image that you used. The glitter and snow is just perfect to give it that festive feeling for the holiday season. Your cards always have a sweetness that melt my heart.
    Bear Hugs,
    Carol

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  18. AnonymousNovember 30, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    very sweet, cute bird in a cardinal bird house, and such a creative background musical notes, bird will love this snow and dance with music in this festive season happy season.. your card is extra-ordinary..
    - samir

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