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Thursday 2 August 2018

A Little Birdie Told Me

Hi crafters!  I just love this sweet birdhouse card, I hope you will too.  I started by creating a crackle background for it,  I painted a piece of black card with our crackle glaze and let it dry.  Next I used Warm White Matte paint with a small amount of Chocolate Gold metallic paint (for colour) mixed in.  I painted it across the crackle glaze and watched the cracks appear (very quickly).  I allowed it to dry well, then added a frame over using the Double Stitched Rectangles. From the Little Birdie Told Me set,  I cut the sentiments out of red card that I had covered with Fire Red Glitter Kiss, then glued them on to Stitched Flag dies going in opposite directions.  I added them with foam coming out from the sides of the frame.  Next I cut the branch out of tan card and inked the leaves with Peeled Paint Distress Oxide ink.  I glued it to the top of the frame.  From the Home Tweet Home set, I cut the birdhouse roofs and porches out of red and petrol blue card.  I attached them to the birdhouse cut out of white but I inked through the dies with Barely nude Chalk Cloud ink.  I cut the stand out of tan card.  I added a couple of mall birds to the houses out of tan card too.  White on white mats and layers completed the card.  The finished dimensions are 6 1/2" x  7 3/4" in size.  all for now, Sue x








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78 comments:

  1. Gorgeous card today. The background is really striking and the birdhouses really cute.

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  2. Hi sue,

    Pretty card today the background looks stunning.

    Di Di from broadstairs Kent.

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  3. Wow wow wow awesome card today Sue, love it. Have a great day hugs. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  4. This is so lovely! Your background is awesome, love the sentiments.
    Have a nice day
    Nancy

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  5. Good Morning Sue and all
    I just love to days card , it stunning. I remember watching you create this background and it amazed me with results. The little birdie die collection and Home tweet home are both a stunning set of dies. Thank you for sharing .
    Crafty hugs and well wishes to all... Wendy

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  6. Hi Sue, lovely card today. The background is fab and the birdhouse die is so cute.

    Barbara V

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  7. Morning Sue.
    Thank you a very clever card, brilliant.
    Take care and have fun Kitty.

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  8. Good morning Sue I love today's card the background is fantastic & the bird houses are so sweet

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  9. Fabulous card and very appealing. x

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  10. Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, another beautiful creation today Sue, love the wood effect that you have created in the background and the dies you have used are perfect.

    Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx

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  11. Morning Sue. Another one of my favourite collections I'd love to own but in my 'Need' list. I love how your mind works your so clever. Thanks for sharing this beautiful inspiration with us. Enjoy your Thursday xxx

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  12. This card is so so cute. I love how you have made the bark. Thank you Sue, have a good day. Xxx

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  13. Fantastic card, love everything about it.

    Michele

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  14. Ooh this is soooooo gorgeous! Love the background, so clever and looks so cool. I love this die set. xxx

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  15. Hi Sue
    A super cute card. The bark effect crackle paste looks amazing.
    B xx

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  16. Great background Sue, and the birdie and house is so cute xx

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  17. Love the effect of the crackle paste. Great card, Sue.

    Anne (Northampton)

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  18. Hi Sue, I just love the background on this card. A great "New House" card. Hugs xx Pauline

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  19. GM Sue. Very lovely. Fab background.

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  20. Hi Sue,

    GORGEOUS!!
    They are absolutely delightful.

    Croquet Queen x

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  21. Cute card. Like the background, I must try crackle paste some time.

    Teresa

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  22. Marie P. from Longridge2 August 2018 at 08:07

    Yet another Sue Wilson masterpiece.
    I love the way you have put everything together on this card Sue.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Marie P.

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  23. Good Morning Sue. A very lovely card today Sue...... the workmanship is exceptional and I am sure there will be many who would love to receive a card like this no matter what the occasion might be....but .... unfortunately it's not my kind of card. I'm a birdie person.... so although the card is lovely its just not for me. But thank you any way Sue. Your work is always appreciated. Sending best wishes to everyone. Kind regards Ann Toppcards Leeds

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  24. Sorry It should say I am NOT a birdie person. Regards Ann

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  25. Morning Sue,
    Gorgeous card, love the little birdhouses.
    Lydia
    x

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  26. Hi Sue,

    that´s beautiful.

    Rolf xxx

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  27. Hello Sue,

    Great card, the background is fabulous. I've watched you demonstrate this and it is amazing how it crackles before your eyes.
    Marion S x

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  28. Hi Sue,

    Love all your crackle glaze backgrounds and this one provides the perfect foil to these cute little birdhouses and the sparkly sentiments...I don't have any Glitter Kiss as yet but that will have to be rectified asap and this red colour would be perfect for the festive season too...

    Izzy

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  29. Good morning Sue,
    Lovely card today which could also be used as a new home card. I really love the bird houses .Yvonne xx

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  30. Hello Sue and all
    That background is amazing!! Such a cute card and I think if used as a get well card would work a treat. I have the typical winter cold st the moment and it cheered me up
    Hugs
    Muriel x

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  31. Hi Sue - what a great card this is. Love the background crackle effect and what a brilliant new-house card it would be. Thank you for explaining everything in so much detail too. Sending best wishes
    YvonneMayxx

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  32. Morning Sue, love this card, the background goes so well with the bird house. love Jean xxx

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  33. Love this card sue the background is beautiful and tithe bird house with the little bird great !!!!!!
    Thank you love always June Horrocks xxxx

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  34. dj from kettering2 August 2018 at 08:52



    As said before, this would make a great "New Home"
    card, love the crackle effect too,




    Doreen x

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  35. Morning Sue and everyone
    Today’s card to me is not what I call a Sue Wilson card.
    It is however a very nice card Sue the crackle effect is brill and has worked to enhance your creation
    I hope you are well
    Take care folks
    Theresa G xx

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  36. Hello Sue, love this card, it is going to certainly make the recipient smile. Have a good day everyone. Bx

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  37. The crackle glaze effect looks so real!

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  38. Good Morning, Sue
    What a lovely card you have sent us today.
    I think your back ground is fabulous and looks perfect with your pretty birdhouses.
    As others have mentioned the card could be used for many different occasions.
    Lesley S x

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  39. Hi Sue, Lovely card. love Jean Z xxx

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  40. Wow!! Fab technique for the faux wood effect and the birdhouses look great on it! Amazing card!

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  41. The birdhouses are so cute!
    Love the background you have created :))

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  42. Hi Sue, a lovely card. Your bird houses are the cutest. A great faux wood background with the crackle glaze technique.

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  43. Such a cute card. I love the crackle background. X

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  44. This is so sweet and I love your crackle background.

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  45. Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes
    What a beautiful sweet card today and love the way you made the background.

    Sending love and healing hugs to all that need them xx

    Have a lovely day all
    Love
    Hunnymummy54 from MK
    xxx

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  46. Hi Sue
    Your crackle effect background looks amazing and is perfect for the birdhouses

    Love and hugs to everyone
    Pat

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  47. Hi Sue, I love, love this card. Both of the bird sets are delightful and I have my fingers crossed that it won't be too much longer before they come to nest here. Love the crackle background, it looks really authentic.

    Frances

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  48. Rose in Chester2 August 2018 at 11:27

    Hi Sue,
    This is an enchanting card, I love the crackle effect -such an effective background for the birdhouses, complete with the little birds.
    Thanks for showing us.
    Hugs, Rose

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  49. Hello Sue
    Definitely cute

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  50. Hi Sue, Gorgeous !! I absolutely adore the background, I adore the cute birdhouse and birdie, a truly gorgeous card.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  51. Hi Sue
    Really like this one Sue,love the background & birds with their little houses,
    Best wishes
    Karen M

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  52. A sweet little card today, also a good new home card. I must have another go with crakle paste as it didn’t crakle when I first tried!
    Thank you Sue!

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  53. A beautiful card I love the techniques you have used to make it more of a wow!

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  54. Hi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
    Fantastic card Sue x love the little birdies and your background is brilliant x thankyou Sue x
    Theresa w in Berks xxx

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  55. Hi Sue. I think this card is really cute. Love the birdhouses and also the little birds.

    Lisbeth

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  56. A real cute card, I must admit I have never tried the crackle effect, one of those techniques I have always wanted to do but just never got round to it, now you have reminded me, I will...thanks Sue...luv Ursula xx

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  57. This is a darling card. I love birdhouses! xxJudy Hollers from NC

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  58. Hello Sue

    Oh Gosh! This is such a cute card! I love the background.

    Crafty Hugs
    Heather xx

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  59. Hi Sue
    Love the crackle effect.
    I remember watching you demonstrate this technique on HOCHANDA and bought the crackle paste because of that. As yet it is still unopened. One day x
    Crafty hugs
    PP
    Yvonne x

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  60. What a very cute card, Sue....I love the crackle background! Jo xx

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  61. Hi Sue, Gorgeous background and oh so cute little bird house, love it
    Love Wendy x

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  62. Beautiful card Sue!
    Love the crackle background.

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  63. Hello Sue, love this card and the fantastic dry wood effect you have created. Hugs Brenda xxx

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  64. To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
    Another Quick Comment Please Exuse Me For My HIt/Miss
    Comments It’s Just That We Have Builder’s In Every Room Apart From
    Kitchen/Bathroom Which As You Know We Had Done Earlier In The Year......
    i Love The Magnificent Card You Created To, Magical Background
    I Love The Bird Houses We Have Them In Our Garden...
    Sue, Thank You For Sharing Today’s Exquisite Card
    Take Great Care My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,
    Extremely Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin Also Heather Plus Sam & Family
    Sue, Lots Of Love Also Huge Hugs 🤗
    Love From Sam xxx

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  65. This is just too cute! Your background is perfect for this card design. The bird houses and their occupants are really sweet and I love the glitter kissed sentiments. Debra x

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  66. This beautiful, i love this die set. I really enjoyed making the bird houses and colouring them x

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  67. Lovely card Sue. Would make a good anew Home card.

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  68. Great card sue. Background is stunning. Laura O Springfield

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  69. Lovely card today Sue. The crackle background looks amazing.

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