Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Sweet Birdie Shadowbox and Card

Hi, everyone!  I have the pleasure once again of designing with Spellbinders beautiful dies.  This time it's the Shadow Box Collection by Becca Feeken.  That link will take you to the entire shadowbox collection.  Specifically, today I'm sharing the Shadowbox Frame with 1/2" Border and the Layered Sweet Birdie Thanks Scene.  Let's start off with the shadowbox.




Isn't that the sweetest little spring scene?  I don't make many 3-D items, but I'll tell you these shadowbox scenes are addictive.  Instructions and videos are available at Spellbinders when you click on each shadowbox.  I watched a video once and closely followed step by step, and a few days later made another frame without looking at the instructions.  Easier than you might think!  These dies are an engineering marvel.

For this one I used a soft yellow-green card stock for the frame and covered just the front of it with designer paper, which I did before it was folded up.  All the parts for the scene were cut from card stock and designer paper, keeping it soft and simple.  The flowers and leaves in the corners are extra dies included in the set, and I dressed them up further with Spellbinders Bird Scrolls.




Not just for shadowboxes, the Layered Sweet Birdie Thanks Scene makes a darling card.  For the shadow box I left off the "thanks" die, but you can see it here, sentiment and scene in one arched window.  So cute!  I cut a paper panel with Scored and Pierced Rectangles, then cut the arched window into that.




I wanted to show you the inside of the card, too, so you can see an additional birdie die that comes with the set.   There's an even smaller bird, too.  Love!




Use one layer or all three.  Make a shadowbox any size and put anything you want in it.  Mix and match.  Personally, I 💗 these dies!

I'll be back Friday with more of the Shadowbox Collection by Becca Feeken.  Heads up:  It's Christmas and masculine, same shadowbox die, different scene.  Hope to see you then!



24 comments:

Glenda said...

Beautiful creations here this morning! Love the soft colors you used and the die cut going along the bottom of the shadowbox is lovely. That would become one of my favorites!

Sherri said...

Wow, Leslie! This is gorgeous!! What a fantastic card this made! I love those Dies and the way you designed this is stunning!! Awesome job!!

Joan B said...

you and spellbinders are a perfect fit. these are among my favorites of your creations. gorgeous!

Diane said...

Wow Leslie, the cards are GORGEOUS!! I love all the pretty details and can't wait to see tomorrows!! I saw this die on another blog and also think Dar just purchased this one lol...my SB die club dies came and can['t wait to try the,, I joined the value club with both the small die set and the large one..LOVE them and all YOUR fault lol and here you go 'enabling' me again lol!!

Darlene said...

WOW these are just BEAUTIFUL Leslie! I just purchased one of Becca's shadowbox dies but haven't had a chance to play with it yet! You have inspired me and I will certainly view the video before starting! I think this style card might be a sweet addition to my collection for the upcoming Spring show! Thanks for always inspiring me!
P.S. Your photo staging is just beautiful!
HUGS and HAPPY DAY!

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful Leslie, love the soft colours of spring. Great addition to a craft room wall :)

Yogi said...

really pretty. Nice job on both. Have a great day

nancy littrell said...

Beautiful shadow box Spring scene, Leslie. I love how you used such soft DSP designs for your shadow box and added all your pretty little flowers and birdies. Thank you for sharing all your photos too. I know that takes a lot more time, which I appreciate my friend. Looks like we are going to get some early Spring weather this week...dry and sunny:-) TFS...Hugs..Nancy

Kathy Krug said...

Oh my gosh this is just too pretty. I love how you used the yellow paper with the blue. This little bird is just too sweet. Love the card too. They both just make me happy.

Verna Angerhofer said...

Beautiful shadow box and wonderful die images. And, the card is so gorgeous as well....inside and out.

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

Your shadow box is just beautiful! I love it. The soft colors and the pretty little birds are so pretty! It's nice that you can use the die for a card as well. Thanks for the inspiration.

Margaret said...

The shadowbox and your card are both beautiful I love the pastel colors. It just screams SPRING! Now if the rain would just stop. Of course, I'm going to have to go check these out.

Conniecrafter said...

I have seen those and you have done a wonderful job with this, love the paper you used for the framing and the corner dies you used on the frame go so well with your inner bird die and swirls. It made a beautiful card too, love those sweet little yellow flowers on the card with it! Beautiful spring creations!

Evelyn S. said...

Every little detail is so neat in/on your cards, Leslie! Everything. These are darling cards with the soft spring colors and those cute little birds. These are special cards.

aussie aNNie said...

Beautiful shadow box and lovely collection for sure...exquisitely designed.x

crafty-stamper said...

WOW your shadow box is absolutely gorgeous beautiful dies and papers love the delicate Spring colours --the dies look fabulous on the card too and love the extra cute little birds
Carol x

Ida said...

So cute and springlike. Love it.

Pauline said...

GORGEOUS! I'm sorry I never arrived here yesterday. Leslie, you are simply amazing when it comes to card creations. Both are spectacular in every way. Not only do I love the layered birdie scene but you always add that extra touch to make them special. And the inside is so sweet with that little birdie - sigh! I so wish I could order from Spellbinders directly but cost way too much in CAD$. They are charging $25 just to ship then the cost of dies and duty! Hopefully I can find it on SSS, or somewhere else! I can't wait to see your masculine version on Friday. Hugs,

Pam Sparks said...

So beautiful Leslie! Your designs with these dies are gorgeous! I love your picks for papers, cardstock and elements so much! And next Christmas! I can't wait to see!!!! I heart Christmas! :D

Stacy Morgan said...

Both are so pretty and I adore the way they can match together. The shadow box is a clever die. Soft and springy colors on both which is awesome.

Donna Ellis said...

Hi, Leslie! Your tweet shadowbox is GORGEOUS! I love the dainty details, and your beautiful papers. Beautifully done! xx

Cindy Beach said...

As a fellow bird-lover, I find these projects delightful for spring! The shadow box is elegant and having a die to make it easy seems the perfect tool. Lust love the colors you've used! The spray of tiny flowers is such a sweet detail. The card with the sweet scene and sentiment is beautiful!

Lynette said...

Wow! Such awesome beauty.

Ros Crawford said...

I'm playing catch up but couldn't bear to miss any of your creations... This is so gorgeous and so beautifully decorated!