PIECED BIRD CARD

 

When I first saw the "Full of Life" designer paper, I thought that it would make a pretty pieced bird, similar to what I posted HERE.  Right off the bat, I'll be the first to admit that I totally forgot to emboss the bird, which would have given it a more quilted appearance.  The making of this bird was somewhat of a fail because I ended up having to cut it out of the background cardstock because I had folded the cardstock rather than mark center lines with a pencil.  

Even though I didn't get it all quite right, I wasn't going to let this colorful little guy go to waste.  Isn't this such a cheery card?!?!  I decided to not add a sentiment because I didn't want the card to be bound for one particular occasion/event, and I'm sure whoever receives it will be glad to have it.

I love the look of the Dotted Circle embossing on the white cardstock, which was cut with one of the "Stitched So Sweetly" (retired) dies.  

The finishing touch was the silver trim wrapped around the card front and tied in a bow.  I'm sure this won't be my last pieced bird design because I very much enjoy putting the pieces in place to form a bird.  I just hope that I get things right for the next one.  Ha!  This little guy will just be an example of how a couple of oversights can still yield a pretty creation.

Have a stampin' good day!