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Sunday 15 January 2012

The birds AAhhhh, you know like Hitchcock, birds everywhere argh....

Well maybe not!  It's just 'Birds' doesn't sound very interesting now does it? Chrissie and Mandi the Lady LIM Diva's over at LIM have challenged us to make a one layer, clean and simple card with birds:0) I love birds they can convey so many moods on a card, Chrissie made me smile with her chicken card and Mandi never fails to impress with her elegant cards.
 I made two :0)


Hi there and very welcome here, I'm not such a happy bunny today I twisted my back yesterday and now I'm very stiff and sore:{ That will teach me to be more careful when I'm cleaning the shower! Perhaps I shouldn't be doing it, cleaning that is......... now there's a thought LOL
My cards use:
Bird stamp by Local King stamps A Canadian company and 2 sentiment stamps by Elusive images, now Chocolate Baroque although I couldn't find them there. Retired perhaps.
Have a great week my friends, Gay xxx
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67 comments:

  1. Stempelomi15 January 2012 at 16:48

    wow 2 great cards! I love them!

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  2. Pretty Paper Junkie15 January 2012 at 16:59

    Love your cards. The sentiments are perfect. I hope your back is better.

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  3. Chrissie15 January 2012 at 16:59

    I love the bird stamps Gay... and your circle background with the water splashes looks wonderful.
    Two fabulous cards.
    Don't risk your back...get a cleaning lady!!!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  4. Anonymous15 January 2012 at 17:00

    Two fabulous cards Gay!The sentiment on the first one is gorgeous. Hope your back feel better soon.
    xx

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  5. Lisa15 January 2012 at 17:07

    wonderfull cards!
    Lisa

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  6. Sue15 January 2012 at 17:12

    Two fabulous cards Gay. Sorry you've hurt your back - I know how painful it, I've suffered on many occasions. Hope it's better soon and lay off the housework - it's dangerous. Sue.x

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  7. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans15 January 2012 at 17:12

    Fabulous cards, I love the bird. Hope your back eases. Tracy x

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  8. Lynne15 January 2012 at 17:17

    Fabulous as always Gay. I love what you do with inks.
    Lynne xxx

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  9. Cath Wilson15 January 2012 at 17:22

    Ooh, what a gorgeous bird image - love it and your designs are fab, Gay. Love them both but especially the bottom one x

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  10. Doreen15 January 2012 at 17:25

    Two gorgeous cards Gay I love them both,the sentiment is quite touching too. I hope your back improves soon. No more cleaning!!!! xxx

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  11. Jenny15 January 2012 at 17:34

    Hurting your back cleaning the shower doesn't sound to clever...I'd definitely give that up, Lol!
    Fantastic cards and love the bird stamp...looks like a fledgling :)
    Hope you feel better soon and rest up.
    Jenny x

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  12. joanne wardle15 January 2012 at 17:49

    oh yes!!! I love both of these, I can't even chose a favourite. love the depth and colour on the first one, and the shadows on the second one are just fab. brilliant, inspirational work

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  13. Carol15 January 2012 at 17:51

    Thee are fab Gay, love your inking on the first. Hope your back is better tomorrow _ I did the same unloading the washing machine last week so housework definitely isn't good for you! Carol x

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  14. Deborah Frings15 January 2012 at 17:58

    Wow, Gay - these are really super. I love the first one - the quote and background are just super. And I like the different size birds on the second!

    Hope the back is feeling better soon. Perhaps it means no more cleaning!!

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  15. Christine15 January 2012 at 17:58

    Hello Gay,
    Both are beautiful! I love the sentiment on your first card and the birds are very nice!
    Christine x

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  16. Jenni's Jems15 January 2012 at 17:59

    These are really great finding it difficult to choice a favourite so will just have to say they both are ! x

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  17. Frieda15 January 2012 at 18:34

    Beide Karten gefallen mir sehr sehr gut !

    lg Frieda

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  18. Sarn15 January 2012 at 18:47

    Oooh OUCH . . . take it easy and I hope you feel better soon my friend. Gentle hugs going your way.

    LOVE these two cards. They're fab xxx

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  19. Dolly Daydreams15 January 2012 at 19:12

    Oh poor you And yes cleaning is so bad for your health as you have rather painfully proved, get better soon. What great cards I love your birds especially the second one , you are a stamping genius M

    Marie

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  20. Dolly Daydreams15 January 2012 at 19:19

    My pleasure Gaye , you cheer me up no end !

    Marie

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  21. Suze Bain15 January 2012 at 19:34

    Two beautiful cards Gay, great sentiments and fabulous inking (as always!) Hope your back pain eases soon, take care. xx

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  22. Jan 15 January 2012 at 19:55

    Two fab cards Gay. Hope your feeling better soon. xx Jan

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  23. Netty15 January 2012 at 20:53

    Am sorry to hear you are in a lot of pain Gay, hope it gets better soon as backs can be very painful.

    Loving both your beautiful cards. x

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  24. Isabelle Norris15 January 2012 at 21:00

    how come I need to come on your blog to find out about stamps in Canada? LOL. Love your cards! love the stamps too... off to have a look...
    hugs
    isa x

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  25. Valerie-Jael15 January 2012 at 21:08

    Lovely work! If your back is hurting, come over and join me....Valerie

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  26. hazel15 January 2012 at 21:10

    I love your cards Gay, they're fabulous. The bird stamp is great. I hope your back gets better soon.
    xxx Hazel.

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  27. kingstonmama15 January 2012 at 21:36

    Fabulous bird stamp. These are both wonderful, but I absolutely adore the first one. Your circle with inking and specks is gorgeous, as well as the subtle ground beneath the bird. Love it! Hope your back feels better. Ann

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  28. Mandi15 January 2012 at 21:41

    Gay, your cards are sensational AGAIN
    LOVE those bird stamps
    That circle is awe inspiring
    Thank you for what you said about my cards, I feel very humbled
    Many thanks
    mandi
    "Less is More"

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  29. cheryl15 January 2012 at 21:41

    oh wow these are just gorgeous hun,really beautiful both cards great sentiment too,hugs cherylxxxxx

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  30. Sally H15 January 2012 at 21:44

    Wow! Gorgeous, gorgeous cards! I love the colour on the first and the subtle shadow on the second is just perfection!

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  31. Margaret15 January 2012 at 21:52

    Both fab cards Gay. Nothing worse than a bad back so hope you're better soon
    Margaret x

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  32. Canonbury creations15 January 2012 at 22:09

    Two wonderful cards Gay, your stamping and ink work is fabulous! I love that stamp, such beautiful birds. Hope your back is better soon get some heat on it to soothe the pain. Just goes to prove you should stay in your craft room and let someone else do the menial tasks:)
    Shame about Rock Choir but I agree it's a pity we can't pay weekly but then again I suppose people take it more seriously if they've paid up front! hope you went along for the taster though?
    Val x

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  33. Bonnie15 January 2012 at 22:53

    What a wonderful bird stamp, Gay! Both cards are wonderful. Such perfect sentiments!

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  34. Lisa A.15 January 2012 at 23:05

    Beautiful stamps, Incredible quote(LOVE IT!!!)on the first... and Amazing cards, Gay!!! The way you stamped...artistry at it's finest:)!! So sorry to hear about your back...you made me laugh, though...I totally relate and agree with the less cleaning:)!!!..hope your back is better in very little time!!

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  35. Gibmiss15 January 2012 at 23:30

    Hi Gay
    Hope your back is a bit better.....most of the time my back is bad...crafting for hours on end doesn`t help......
    Both your cards are stunners ...all your stamps are gorgeous....and different...i want to go shopping with you....are you going to Ally Pally Gay.....WE HAVE BOOKED OUR FLIGHT ALREADY....Cant wait....
    Big Hugs sylvie
    xxx

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  36. The Crafty Elf15 January 2012 at 23:40

    Oh Gay, you poor dear! Nothing worse than a bad back...ouch. I hope it heals quickly for you. Your cards once again ....are so creative and extremely well done. Love the shadows too! Great inspiration as always. Take care of yourself.

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  37. Julie16 January 2012 at 00:14

    I hope the back is improving. I like both cards but the coloured circle and the words on the first are rather special! Lovely cards!

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  38. Manna16 January 2012 at 02:20

    Love your cards, Gay! Can you please share how you did the circle on the first card? Thanks so much!

    Hope your back heals soon.

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  39. Jules16 January 2012 at 08:40

    Fabulous cards Gay .. .. I love them both but the first one has to be my favourite .. .. it is stunning.

    Sorry to read about your back. I think you have found the solution though .. .. no housework and cleaning from now on!!! LOL!!!

    Love Jules xx

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  40. SYLVIA-ANNE16 January 2012 at 09:09

    You've done it again Gay - fabulous cards and fabulous stamps! Those beautiful EI sentiments are perfect with the bird theme.

    I do hope your back is much better now - have a happy week. Hugs, Sylvia xx

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  41. Faith A at Daffodil Cards16 January 2012 at 09:43

    Fabulous cards Gay, and wonderful sentiments to match, love them, so creative.

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  42. debby400016 January 2012 at 09:51

    Fabulous cards Gay.
    luv
    Debby

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  43. Unknown16 January 2012 at 09:54

    Gay,
    thanks for visited my blog. The birds that you used a very pretty and the tekststamps say anove.

    Margreet

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  44. Christina16 January 2012 at 11:31

    Woww this is gorgeous Gay!!
    Hugs Kristel

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  45. Unknown16 January 2012 at 12:17

    Both your cards are wonderful my friend.. I remember seeing the movie "The Birds" when I was little, scared the heck out of me!!

    I hope you back feel better soon!

    Hugs, Linda

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  46. Tara Cardwell16 January 2012 at 13:49

    These are both STUNNING - I love the inky circle on the first though its just beautiful.

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  47. Rosemary16 January 2012 at 15:39

    both cards are absolutely BRILLIANT, gay!!! love them!!!

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  48. Rachelxx16 January 2012 at 22:38

    Love both cards - those bird stamps are just gorgeous!

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  49. Sally16 January 2012 at 23:35

    Hi Gay, I love the bird stamps on both of your cards but my fave is the second one, a lovely sentiment.

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  50. Vicky Hayes17 January 2012 at 09:28

    You're not supposed to be having any more illnesses this year Gay - you used up your allocation last year! Seriously though I hope your back recovers quickly because I know it can be incredibly painful. I love both your cards with those amazing dramatic bird images and wonderful sentiments. Vicky x

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  51. Jane17 January 2012 at 10:58

    Great cards, I love the touch of colour on the first one, lovely stamp.
    You can view my card here

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  52. Aileen17 January 2012 at 12:19

    Two fabulous cards. Like the splashed circle on the first and your sentiment on the second. x

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  53. Unknown17 January 2012 at 14:32

    Another two great cards to inspire us newcomers.
    Get well soon.
    Angela

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  54. lin_ka117 January 2012 at 20:21

    Gracious, especially the latter.

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  55. ~Tammy~18 January 2012 at 04:49

    Hope your back is better!

    These are two fantastic one layer cards!

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  56. Anonymous18 January 2012 at 14:09

    Wow, these are both fabulous! Hope your back is better soon!
    Helen x

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  57. Viv18 January 2012 at 15:33

    Two fab cards again Gay, love them both. Thanks for all the lovely comments lately too :O)hugs Viv xx

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  58. Susan18 January 2012 at 17:32

    You never fail to impress me with your gorgeous cards! LOVE that first one...the inking is fabulous...as is the sentiment! The shadow "ground" on the second is pretty cool too!

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  59. ~ Ali Robertson ~18 January 2012 at 17:37

    Great cards, love them

    Ali x

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  60. Kathyk19 January 2012 at 09:41

    Love both of your cards although I do prefer the added interest of the water splashed background.

    Hope you will soon be feeling better with your back

    Kathyk

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  61. Wishcraft19 January 2012 at 19:27

    They're both lovely Gay, love the fab sentiments you've used :o) Lisa x

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  62. Emily Leiphart20 January 2012 at 23:02

    Um, wow. I'm completely speechless at the sheer magnificence of these two cards! I LOVE those birds and the way you masked the rainbow circle and shadows. Wow.

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  63. Suzi B27 January 2012 at 11:35

    fabulous gay! don't know how I managed to misss em!..
    I might have to buy those stamps...

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  64. Marianne27 January 2012 at 12:33

    Just saw your cards being showcased on LIM. They're stunning. I especially like the first one.

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  65. Carol27 January 2012 at 19:36

    Oh My Gosh, Gay! Your birds are spectacular! I am especially drawn to the card with 2 birds...LOVE how you inked in the ground. Over the top LOVELY! Congrats on being showcased...you certainly deserve it!

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  66. Lisa A.27 January 2012 at 21:45

    Just saw...CONGRATS!!!! No surprise here...lol...you are an amazing artist, Gay:)!!!

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  67. Stephanie Lanzalotto28 January 2012 at 02:37

    Oh my goodness Gay. These are strikingly beautiful. I missed bird week. I am so glad I got to see these beauties. Congrats.

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I love to hear your comments. Sorry but I had to put moderation on, I will answer each comment and hopefully won't miss anyone out Thank you so much for your support, Gay.