Sunday 31 March 2013

MFW - Handmade Home Decor - Summer

Happy Easter Sunday everyone!

I have been working working on some projects for the Handmade Home Decor Challenge at Moxie Fab World - this one is for the Summer Challenge....



I had previously altered this cage for a City Crafter Challenge - it was using a free vintage image from
the Graphic Fairy, but I decided it need a make over.

This time I have used an image of Budgies ( I used 3 copies) and water coloured them, then fussy cut and layered with foam. I then added some twine to make it look like they are on a swing.
I tried many different papers and water colour backgrounds, but in the end I knew it had to be clean and graphic - so I used this Amy tTangerine paper and added a bit more colour detail.
I then stamped the sentiment.  I tried various different things on the bottom of the cage (flowers, cream seed beads and sequins, but in the end it had to be CAS, so I left it plain. I just added the bow and I was done. I learnt something in the process - LESS really is MORE!

Hope you like it!

18 comments:

  1. Wow, Jenny, this is spectacular! Those budgies look so comfortable in there! I think you did the right thing keeping the floor CAS, and the background is perfect - some large pattern but not enough to overpower the whole effect. And that blue frame frames the birds perfectly. A+, girl!

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  2. Ohh this is an adorable craft project. Love this! I dont think I can find this kind of bird cage here in Qatar. Thanks for dropping by at my blog.
    xx Ria

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  3. This is so unique and absolutely adorable!!!

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  4. cute project! love the lovey budgies!

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  5. Aaawww, such sweet LOVE birds :)

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  6. Oh my word...what a fabulous project!!!! I looove the gorgeous birds and what a wonderful background....Beautifully done!!!

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  7. Love your altered project! This is so sweet! Found you by your Moxie Fab entry!

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  8. OMG this is the sweetest thing ever! Your coloring is beautiful and this would brighten any room!

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  9. Oh it's adorable! How perfect for the summer!!

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  10. This is just the cutest project. You are so advanced in crafting! I have not graduated from cards yet, and look at you--a true construction project. Love it!

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  11. my gosh this is so pretty! i love your coloring...they look so real!

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  12. I love the way you colored the birds. Great job!

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  13. this is so beautiful! :) love the colors :)

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  14. Wow! This is GORGEOUS! Love those birds and the background. You are so correct: less IS more!

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  15. i actually said "awww" out loud when I saw this even though my baby is sleeping. too sweet!

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  16. This is really gorgeous! Great design and great decor!

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  17. Cute. That's the kind of pet I can handle :)

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