Our recent kit was bird themed, and I found it to be quite fun. We made altered coasters which you can see here and we also embellished these cute little bird houses. There is a swap for "Birds in Hats" altered coasters that anyone is welcome to join, simply click the badge on the right to get more information and see what is on sale. There is also a huge "Birds in Hats" kit being given away on the Alpha Stamps blog, so be sure to stop by and comment for your chance to win there too.
I decked all of my little houses out in gold Dresden Borders. These are so nice to have on hand and make for a very easy elegant project. When in doubt, a little Dresden Border will do the trick!
This owl is carrying a note that was once a charm. I simply used pliers to break off the jump ring and I had a wonderful embellishment. I actually had to add this element, as I was covering up a hand from a girl pictured next to this owl in the imagery I chose. You also may have noticed all the cool Gothic Windows that were used. These are so fun. They were treated with a crackle paint and then altered further with a product called Inka Gold.
I hope I have managed to inspire! Have fun visiting the rest of the Design Team and don't forget to comment here for a chance to win a little bit of my birdy art.
Now on to the rest of the hop, there is much art to be had!
Cheers,
Rhea
P.S. Comments now closed as the hop is over! Feel free to flit around to other posts and leave some love if you are so inclined.
LOVE LOVE LOVE your coasters. The 3D effect is great! I'me to chicken to try this swap, though I've participated in several and look forward to the next one.
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Marilyn
these coasters are amazing, love the clock hands, hugs
ReplyDeleteAs always, wonderful work. Endless inspiration through the whole Alpha Stamps site.
ReplyDeleteLove these coasters!! 3D is awesome. Your work is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the Steampunk house with the dapper bird! What detail to your work. Excellent inspiration for the Dresden borders.
ReplyDeleteLuv your art! Especially like how you used the windows on your bird houses. Wonderful! Thank you for the chance to win one of your wonderful pieces of art. :)
ReplyDeleteblessings, denise :D
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Oh Rhea your Birdhouses are DELIGHTFUL! I would LOVE to add a piece of your art to my collection!
ReplyDeleteTerrie Lightfoot
Adorable! What treasures you have created!
ReplyDeleteOh Wow Rhea! Your work is beautiful. You definitely have inspired me to create. Thank you for a chance to win one of your fantastic art pieces.
ReplyDeleteDiane
beautiful art !!!! love all the birds......tweet tweet
ReplyDeleteBarbara Bird
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Beautiful. I would love to add some of your art to my collection.
ReplyDeletethese are beautiful!
ReplyDeletecheers, Rhea! your owls are beautiful...everything is!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely little bird houses!
ReplyDeleteHeather
These are so adorable and well thought out! I had to get a few kits so I could make them myself! Of course the Dresden border is awesome and adds the right touch! Thank you for sharing. . .
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Brid Houses. I especailly like the watch hand beak.
ReplyDeleteThis is really pretty. Love those Gothic windows. I'm going to have to visit Alpha Stamps for some of those. THanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletelove your darling little bird houses! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI adore your birdhouses. How clever to use the gothic windows! Might have to make some of these...
ReplyDeleteRhea, what wonderful little birdhouses.
ReplyDeleteRhea, as usual your little birdhouses are wonderful. I always enjoy your artsy creations!
ReplyDeleteLove the coasters and bird houses. :)
ReplyDeleteI think your little birdhouses are terrific. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Rhea, I have loved your art for a long long time. The birdhouses are really pretty. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Rhea! Thanks for the chance to win some birdy art!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this great inspirational blog!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your creativity and for the chance to be the lucky winner of some of your fabulous birdie art!
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What a great blog
ReplyDeleteAnother quite lovely take on the theme! Keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteLove your coasters Rhea. You and I were the first to sign up, I can't wait to get started on my coasters. thank you for sharing all your art work it is amazing.....Theresa Goldman,
ReplyDeleteWow! Your coasters are beautiful. They look like they are made of gold metal. Thank you for sharing your art pieces. I love this blog.
ReplyDeleteCarmen Willis
The gothic windows add a wonderful extra touch. Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteLove the 3-D effect. I don't do enought layering to get comfortable. Just going to have to practice.
ReplyDeleteyepper the clock hands beak is a very creative move. love it. what awesome art pieces. I'm so glad that I found this blog hop
ReplyDeleteThese birdhouses are fabulous! Love your work!
ReplyDeletethanks so much for the chance to win your giveaway! those little bird houses are adorable my favorite one is the one with the owl. good idea to break off the jump ring! perfect!
ReplyDeletepeggy aplSEEDS
Love the birdhouses. I've been eyeing those goth windows for awhile, going to order some for sure, now! Loved seeing what you did with them.
ReplyDeleteReally LOVE these bird houses, they look amazing and I really like the embellishments you have chosen for them
ReplyDeleteLove your birdhouses.
ReplyDeleteThe gold makes these birdhouses totally fab!
ReplyDeleteLove your work. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteDottie
Little box of wonders is just that. wonderful sights to feast upon. j'adore.
ReplyDeleteRhea,
ReplyDeleteI just adore the three birdhouses that you created, all little works of art. I just love dresden, you definitely
have inspired me to get back to working on some little house pieces that I never finished.
Rena
Rhea, your work is amazing....way to go girl. jo
ReplyDeleteLove, love this giveaway!!! Thank you for providing this opportunity!! Your creativity is awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the papers and the work also love the hop.
ReplyDeleteThe bird beak's a great touch. Love your works.
ReplyDeleteYour little houses are adorable!! Great inspiration. Collette/g-cswf66@charter.net
ReplyDeleteLove all the little bird houses! I'm regretting I'm not in on the swap!
ReplyDeleteWow, those are stunning birdhouses! So much to see on each one. :))
ReplyDeleteoh the glittery goodness! love your work! all the tiny details...fun to get lost looking at!
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These are amazing. I love them all.I have some Dresden foil-but would have never thought to use it like this.Thank you so much for such glorious inspiration.
ReplyDeleteOh so very cute. Very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteSheila @ raggedykingdom.blogspot.com
Beautiful work!!
ReplyDeleteHey Rhea ,can you believe I'm just now getting around to the hop. LOL. Great coasters. (gotta love the dresden borders)
ReplyDeletehugs Lynn
The birdhouses are all adorable!
ReplyDeleteHappy creating,
Birgit
swappinghowdies(at)yahoo(dot)de
Your work is so wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWoW! Very nice! Hugz - Allison Brooke
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