Thursday, June 7, 2012

Meet the Alpha Stamps Design Team Blog Hop!

I have to say that being a part of the Design Team for Alpha Stamps has been amazing thus far and I am loving every minute of it.  To introduce the new team a blog hop has been arranged with lots of avian inspiration and some prizes too. Be sure to check out the links below for more chances to win lots of amazing art.  Simply leave a comment here by June 10 on this post and you will be entered to win one of these small bird houses.  The winner will be announced on June 11 right here, so be sure to check back, leave your email or become a follower so that you stay informed!

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!




I love the watch hand beak on this dapper guy.




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. 

58 comments:

  1. 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.

    Smiles~
    Marilyn

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  2. these coasters are amazing, love the clock hands, hugs

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  3. As always, wonderful work. Endless inspiration through the whole Alpha Stamps site.

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  4. Love these coasters!! 3D is awesome. Your work is beautiful.

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  5. Absolutely love the Steampunk house with the dapper bird! What detail to your work. Excellent inspiration for the Dresden borders.

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  6. Luv 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. :)

    blessings, denise :D
    deex355@aol.com

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  7. Oh Rhea your Birdhouses are DELIGHTFUL! I would LOVE to add a piece of your art to my collection!
    Terrie Lightfoot

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  8. Adorable! What treasures you have created!

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  9. Oh 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.
    Diane

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  10. beautiful art !!!! love all the birds......tweet tweet
    Barbara Bird
    MdStrwbery@aol.com

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  11. Beautiful. I would love to add some of your art to my collection.

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  12. cheers, Rhea! your owls are beautiful...everything is!

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  13. What lovely little bird houses!
    Heather

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  14. 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. . .

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  15. Beautiful Brid Houses. I especailly like the watch hand beak.

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  16. This is really pretty. Love those Gothic windows. I'm going to have to visit Alpha Stamps for some of those. THanks for sharing!

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  17. love your darling little bird houses! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  18. I adore your birdhouses. How clever to use the gothic windows! Might have to make some of these...

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  19. Rhea, what wonderful little birdhouses.

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  20. Rhea, as usual your little birdhouses are wonderful. I always enjoy your artsy creations!

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  21. Love the coasters and bird houses. :)

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  22. I think your little birdhouses are terrific. Thank you for sharing.

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  23. Hi Rhea, I have loved your art for a long long time. The birdhouses are really pretty. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. Beautiful work Rhea! Thanks for the chance to win some birdy art!

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  25. Thanks for this great inspirational blog!

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  26. Thank you for sharing your creativity and for the chance to be the lucky winner of some of your fabulous birdie art!
    oxo

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  27. Another quite lovely take on the theme! Keep up the great work.

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  28. Love 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,

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  29. Wow! Your coasters are beautiful. They look like they are made of gold metal. Thank you for sharing your art pieces. I love this blog.
    Carmen Willis

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  30. The gothic windows add a wonderful extra touch. Beautiful work!

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  31. Love the 3-D effect. I don't do enought layering to get comfortable. Just going to have to practice.

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  32. yepper 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

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  33. These birdhouses are fabulous! Love your work!

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  34. thanks 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!
    peggy aplSEEDS

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  35. 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.

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  36. Really LOVE these bird houses, they look amazing and I really like the embellishments you have chosen for them

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  37. The gold makes these birdhouses totally fab!

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  38. Love your work. Thanks for sharing!
    Dottie

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  39. Little box of wonders is just that. wonderful sights to feast upon. j'adore.

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  40. Rhea,
    I 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

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  41. Rhea, your work is amazing....way to go girl. jo

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  42. Love, love this giveaway!!! Thank you for providing this opportunity!! Your creativity is awesome!!!

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  43. Love the papers and the work also love the hop.

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  44. The bird beak's a great touch. Love your works.

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  45. Your little houses are adorable!! Great inspiration. Collette/g-cswf66@charter.net

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  46. Love all the little bird houses! I'm regretting I'm not in on the swap!

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  47. Wow, those are stunning birdhouses! So much to see on each one. :))

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  48. oh the glittery goodness! love your work! all the tiny details...fun to get lost looking at!
    debsea61@hotmail.com

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  49. 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.

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  50. Oh so very cute. Very inspiring.

    Sheila @ raggedykingdom.blogspot.com

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  51. Hey Rhea ,can you believe I'm just now getting around to the hop. LOL. Great coasters. (gotta love the dresden borders)
    hugs Lynn

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  52. The birdhouses are all adorable!

    Happy creating,
    Birgit

    swappinghowdies(at)yahoo(dot)de

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  53. Your work is so wonderful! Thanks for sharing.

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  54. WoW! Very nice! Hugz - Allison Brooke
    allyb171@live.com

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