Oh I was so excited when the postman came on Monday and delivered my new stamps - I just had to have a play with them!
I decided to make a little wall hanging. The panels were gesso'd and then distress paints marbled onto them. I then stencilled some extra DP using a bubbles stencil - although this is quite subtle now as I wanted to take the background colour back a little and added some watered down gesso.
I stamped and water coloured (with distress inks) the little birds and fussy cut them out. I added glossy accents to their eyes and sat each one on some driftwood.
Here are some close ups:
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Fab design and images,just gorgeous.xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful stamps to have Nikki. You have made such a fun piece to show them off
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie
STUNNING!! Oh Nikki this is so fun and fab,the birdies are so sweet! You have made this beautifully in your own style,love it ;)
ReplyDeleteBig hugs
Donna xxx
What a lot of fun these little birdies are! Great project Nikki! While I am here...Thank you so much for joining us at Our Creative Corner for our 'Tic Tac Toe' challenge! Hugs, Pamellia DT :)
ReplyDeleteThe Crazy Birds are just that - crazy - and cute and funny! Love your hanging, it is superb. I keep getting my set out, not necessarily to work with - they just make me smile.... Anne xx
ReplyDeleteJust adore these crazy birds and love your hanging with them, such fun especially their glossy eyes....cool touch !
ReplyDeleteJulie x
Seriously this is the cutest thing ever! I have these wee birds on order and love them! Awesome!!!
ReplyDeletea-may-zing Nikki - I adore this - can't wait to get my birds to play with!!! Big Hugs rachel xx
ReplyDeleteFantastic, fun hanging. The new stamps look great.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
These birds do look crazy but they certainly bring a smile to the face! Love the little boards you've created for each bird Nikki. Adding the glossy accents to the eyes is a great touch too. Thanks so much for joining in my challenge at Our Creative Corner this month. Juliax (Again!)
ReplyDeleteThose are so much fun Nikki, love what you did with the stamps!
ReplyDeleteLove, Love, Love!
ReplyDeleteI didn't think I liked these stamps Nikki but what you have done with them is superb. A great hanging, thanks for inspiring me.
ReplyDeletehugs Brenda xxx
oh this is gorgeous bless you for playing at That Craft Place this week hugs Cherylxxx
ReplyDeleteOk where is the when I was waiting for it LOL great creations.
ReplyDeleteHugs Eliza
So cute, love those birds! Thanks for joining us at the Take It Make It Challenge.
ReplyDeleteBirds look so cute on your project. Lovely background.
ReplyDeleteNikki, this is just so adorable! I kind of passed over these when I first saw them (stamps), but you have really done an incredible job "selling" them to me! Very creative idea to use the letters like that, and fabulous coloring. Tweet!
ReplyDeleteNikki, this is just so adorable! I kind of passed over these when I first saw them (stamps), but you have really done an incredible job "selling" them to me! Very creative idea to use the letters like that, and fabulous coloring. Tweet!
ReplyDeleteGreat work Nikki, loving your birdies ! I have also become your latest blog follower.
ReplyDeleteThose little birdies make me smile every time I see them...great project!
ReplyDeleteI love your little wall hanging Nikki .... those birds just make me smile :) Thanks for joining in with the TIMI challenge ..... good luck! Linda xx
ReplyDeleteHate to say it but you've just summed up my three sons to a tee!!! LOVE this completely Nikki :) Jenny x
ReplyDeleteBrilliant, Nikki - love your watercolouring of the birds and the background panels are just wonderful too. What a great hanging!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Love your wall hanging!! The background looks great. You did a great job coloring the birds.
ReplyDeleteLove your wall hanging!! The background looks great. You did a great job coloring the birds.
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