Bird Builder Valentine Card

While scrolling through card ideas online, I saw one done with a monochromatic image using Stampin' Up's Bird Builder punch.

I punched the branch twice and attached just the lower leaves onto the stem to give it some fullness.

The heart in the bird's beak is a Martha Stewart punch.

I used Make The cut to do the hearts and their white shadow.

The background was embossed with a Cuttlebug.folder.

Bird Builder Punch Card

Stampin' Up bird builder punch was used for the embossed birds.

Another card that is quick to assemble making it perfect for multiples.  There is ample room at the bottom to add a sentiment.

Bird On Wreath Card

This card was based on one seen on a Stampin' Up demonstrator's blog.  She made the wreath using jute cord formed into a circle.  My version uses circles cut from kraft paper using my Cameo and MTC software.

The bird and branches were done with the Bird Builder punch, the sentiment was printed on my PC and then mounted with the Word Window and Modern Label punches.

The background was scored using Martha Stewart's scorboard.  It's a 4 x 5 1/4" rectangle scored at 1/2", 1 1/2", 2 1/2" and 3 1/2".