bird house template

Here’s a little bird house for ya. I was inspired by the bird house element from For the Birds digital kit by One Little Bird. The kit is available at theDailyDigi (The Digi Files #15) this month.

It’s a bird house box.

I printed the bird house elements on the papers and cut around to make the box.

Then, I actually made the templates in PDF file for you to make your own birdie house (Download link on the bottom of this post). It’s a bit different than the above one. Made it easier to assemble (I think =)

Bird house box top/body

You’ll notice the sides are longer the body. It was my attempt to create some padding, so it can fit snuggly over the box.

It’s easier to glue both sides to the body first before making the padding.

I reduced the bird house element to 69% and attached it to the front and the back body.

Box bottom

Assembled box on the left. Box base on the right.

Roof

Here’s another one.

Papers: American Crafts; Bird chipboard: Basic Grey

And here is the pdf files (.zip): Bird house box

Thank you!

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I made another 4×4 mini album, inspired by Susanna’s Paper Craft Planet 3D Tuesday Challenge: Time Flies (Indeed!!!). She created a PSD file for you to download to create the similar album (calendar book) on her blog.

I’ve seen a lot of these triangle banners used on scrapbook layouts, and wanted to try.

I like the roughness of the eyelets’ back view. =)

Printed on Red River Paper (60 lb. River Linen). I received A LOT of inkjet printer paper samples from the Red River Paper the other day, and I LOVE IT. I love the thickness for my hybrid projects, and it printed beautifully.

Digital kit: Cupcake Celebration Mini Kit by Danielle Young.
FREE with purchase of $5.00 or more of Danielle’s designs at Oscraps.  PLUS, nearly her entire store is on sale for 28% off!
She created this kit to celebrate her birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDY DANIELLE! How I wish I’m as young as you are! =)

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I’m hosting the Paper Craft Planet’s Scrappy Sunday.

Here’s my sketch.

Simple, huh~? The sketch was inspired by MK-Design’s Calendar Set 2010. Also used the calendar from the set.

This is my first time creating a template in Photoshop. And you can download the file here: sb022810sketch (Just the sketch, not the calendar)

And this is my digital layout created in the Photoshop.

And one digital sketch led me to create this hybrid album. I printed the calendar on Kraft cardstock. Printed the photos separately on a photo paper. Cut, and glued on the album pages.

This 4×4 mini album was created similar to the shadow book I made last summer (2nd example).

Looks good even without any photos. =)
I can’t believe it! I actually finished (almost) an album for this year! 

This one is for my friend.

Do you want to create a layout based on my sketch? =)
You can participate it here.

Join the Scrappy Sunday Challenge Group

Check out the gallery for this week!

THANK YOU~~~

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Isn’t this cute or what! Heehee. I made another vehicle with Kelleigh’s Mini Mailbox template (small size). It’s a camping trailer.

Initially, I was going to make a house, but these woodland animals inspired me to make a camping trailer instead.

Where did these animals come from?

It’s a brand new collaboration digital kit, “Woodland Whisper“ by Danielle Young Designs and Kitty Designs.

A large white brad for the window.

I used a binder clip for the connector(?)

Used the frosted plastic for the windows.

Hmm… I guess I better make a truck to go with this. =)

Thanks!

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When I started stamping, I was laughing at the crafters who were making boxes, and bags. Didn’t understand why they wasted their time and papers on those. Hehehe. And look at me. I do a lot of 3-d projects. I can’t help it. When I see beautiful stamps, and craft supplies, I feel the need to make it into houses, boxes, bags… someting puffy. It’s all Kelleigh’s fault. Hehe. If I didn’t discover her wonderful templates to play with for my guest design work for the Purple Onion Design stamps, I wouldn’t be writing this post. Heehee.

I had so much digital scrapbook kits, but didn’t really use them to create hybrid (combining traditional and digital elements) projects. But, I learned a lot from Kelleigh’s tutorials (also on theHybridChick blog) and now I am very comfortable making hybrid stuff. I am a hybrid girl!

And guess what! Last month, Steph from theDailyDigi asked me to join their hybrid team! And you don’t say no to the theDailyDigi! I am very grateful! What an honor!

For $5  at theDailyDigi, you can get THE DIGI FILES (Six huge digital collection and one set of layered templates from different designers). It changes every month. Check it out here! =)

I used Mari Koegelenberg’s Printable CD Card with Additional Pockets and Wraps to create this hybrid card. All other items are from ”From the Files” (theDailyDigi chose one item from each designer’s contributions). BTW, Mari is one of the featured designer at theDailyDigi this month.

Front of the CD card

Back

Cardstock is actually a frosted plastic.

Clear plastic pocket to hold the layout.

XOXO!

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The last time my hubby gave me flowers on Valentine’s Day was four years ago. It was delievered by mail. Urmm… we live together so don’t know why he didn’t bring it in person, heehee. I was very surprised as I never received flowers by mail before.

It was tulips. His mother’s favorite flower, not mine. What was he thinking! Ugh! Heehee.

And I thought he was being cheap for not getting me the roses. He said the tulips costed as much. So I got mad that he spent too much money on the flowers that will wither. No wonder he doesn’t bring me flowers anymore. Hehe.

I was planning on making these flowers for a while, and finally was motivated to make it after seeing Sassafras’ challenge to create something for someone you love.

I love my kids the most, but if I didn’t love my husband first, they would not be here. So here it is… Fake flowers for the love of my life! =)

PAPERS: Sunshine Lollipops and Hog Heaven from Sassafras;
BRAD: Dainty Dots from Sassafras;
FLOWER POT TEMPLATE: Tapered Box by Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs

Flowers were made almost the same way as the “snow flowers” I made last year. Except I used a smaller scallop circle punch. I was going to use a plain circle punch, but I was inspired by Sinead’s Uptown Citrus Flowers.
Little blue dot is where I made a hole to put the wire through.

Roll it tight starting from the outside.

Then squash it down. It’ll give the flower some distressed look.

Then, pull the center part up. Looks like a little cobra. =)

Make some stamen using beads and flower wires.

Insert the wire through the flower. Remember the blue dot?

Put a little dab of glue on the bottom/center of the flower.

Wrap it around the wire.

I used bamboo skewer and wrapped the wires around.

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Wouldn’t this look nice as a table centerpiece? =)

I made it for my husband but since he doesn’t bring me flowers anymore, I’m going to keep it. Heehee.

Thank you!

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I’m super excited to be a Guest Rockstar Stamper for my favorite stamp company, Lizzie Anne Designs. Woohoo!

Thanks to LAD for letting me play with their newest stamp set, A Little Love. It is very adorable stamp set and will be passed down from generation to generation. Okie… my son and daughter will have to fight who will get to keep this one, heehee.

Heart box template: Heart Cup Template Set by Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs
Digital Paper (outside): Park Avenue Kit by Danielle Young (Do you want a chance to win $20 to her store? Check this out! =)

Stamped images can turn into a beautiful jewerly! =)
Digital paper (pink inside):  A Little Love by Lizzie Anne Designs

I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to put in the heart basket even after I printed and cut the template out. But, I had a chance to talk with a TheDigiChick CT, Sinead about paper flowers, and got totally motivated to create these flowers. This time I used the ribbons instead of the papers. I wanted to make more flowers, but only had 3 lollipops, heehee. Tied with pink waxy floss. A big thanks to Sinead for giving me the inspiration!

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Heeheehee. Isn’t she a cutie!

Digital papers: A Little Love by Lizzie Anne Designs
Album template: Princess Freestyle Album Template Set by Kelleigh Razlaff Designs. I used Pazzles Inspiration Electronic Cutter to cut the castles.

Bookbinding technique learned from Journals 3 Ways workshop by Karla Dudley.

My daugher, Bailey thinks the Little Love Princess is adorable, too.
Stickers: Heidi Grace
Coloring: Tombow Markers on watercolor paper

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And here, I used heart sprouts stamp from the January Monthly Mix (From the Heart).

The tree and the bird shapes are from Melissa Wilson and were cut with the Pazzles. It’ll be available at theDigiChick this Thursday. Thanks Melissa for letting me work with your creation!

And another big thanks to Heidi Sonboul for letting me play with the GCD papers! 

Papers: Artsy Urban by Melody Ross and Zen Garden Collection from GCD Studios

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I cut the green pom pom in half to create the turf. Very soft and cushiony soccer field. =)

A mini Play-Doh holder.
Digi papers: A Little Love by Lizzie Anne Designs (Changed the color in Photoshop)
Coloring: Tombow Markers on watercolor paper
Box Template: Tall Box Template Set by Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs (I made it short =)

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I’m so grateful for the opportunities I have with all the wonderful designers.

And thank you for visiting my blog today!

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