Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you enjoyed your Mother’s Day yesterday, whether with your Mom, or with your family. I had an enjoyable and quiet kind of day.

Today, we’re taking a delightful detour from the conventional with the Country Birdhouse Bundle. This versatile set, often associated with its namesake structure, offers endless creative possibilities beyond its primary motif. And what better way to showcase its adaptability than by crafting a sweet card without the birdhouse?

By deviating from the expected, we unlock a realm of imagination. Instead of relying on the obvious, we explore alternative elements within the bundle. I will be sharing the dimensions and step by step instructions as well ….

Measurements:

• Bubble Bath Cardstock:  5 1/2” x 8 1/2”, scored at 4 ¼”
• Bubble Bath Cardstock: 5 ¼” x 4”
• Bubble Bath Cardstock: Scrap for flower trough
• Daffodil Delight Cardstock: Scrap for sentiment
• Basic White Cardstock: Scraps for flowers and scalloped edge

Instructions:

• Stamp the Bubble Bath panel with the floral arrangement stamp using Bubble Bath ink.  Using some more Bubble Bath ink, blend some ink to centre, where the flowers will go, to make it a little darker.
• Cut the flower trough (actually the bottom of the birdhouse) from Bubble Bath cardstock and also the scalloped edge top.
• Cut the scalloped edge top in half and glue them across the top of the trough. 
• Attach the trough to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals and add a linen thread bow over the join in the scalloped edge.
• Stamp nine of the floral images in Memento ink on to Basic White cardstock and colour using Stampin’ Blends.  Cut out.
• Arrange the flowers in the pot.  The back ones I stuck with Multipurpose glue the front ones are on Stampin’ Dimensionals.
• Attach the card front to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
• Stamp the sentiment in Versamark ink on to Daffodil Delight cardstock and heat emboss with white embossing powder.
• Cut the sentiment into a strip and adhere to the card front using Multipurpose Glue.

This departure from the norm not only showcases the breadth of possibilities within a single crafting set but also encourages us to think outside the box in our creative pursuits. It reminds us that limitations are merely invitations to innovate and reimagine.

In the end, it’s not about adhering to expectations but rather about unleashing the boundless creativity that resides within each of us. And with the Country Birdhouse Bundle, the journey is as delightful as the destination, whether you choose to include a birdhouse or not.

Thank you for joining me today ~