Happy Saturday! Well the weather has taken a turn, we are supposed to be in summer or spring at least and we have like winter temperatures outside. So it’s a bit cool here – a bit like these Birdie Friends cards.

Birdie Friends from Waffle Flower Cards

Being the nature lover that I am I just cant help myself when I see new products that contain birds, trees or leaves. So when I saw the Birdie Friends Bundle from Waffle Flower I had to contact my local store and have them put a set aside for me!

I may have enabled a couple of friends to grab a set too! I mean look at those birbs! They are so cute, and a little chubby, plus theres a branch, some leaves, Christmas hats and a lovely Christmas garland.

Merriest Birds Card

This was the first card I made with this bundle. The colouring is super easy with the stencil set and blending brushes. I really dont know what I did before stencils!

I used some bright colours on the birds to make them pop. I’ve used some colours from Stampin Up – Poppy Parade, Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Highland Heather, Azure Afternoon. The 1/2″ blending brushes from Pink Fresh and Spellbinders worked a treat for colouring and blending darker colours for a little depth and definition.

I knew exactly where to put glitter for the snow on the branch as after using the stencil there were some areas still white.

I cut the oval out with my Cricut Maker 3 as I didnt have a die the right size and ran it through my embossing machine with the Falling Snow Embossing Folder from Stampin’ Up!

The Sentiment comes from the Warm Wishes Stamp set from Waffle Flower Cards and it’s cut out with the coordinating die.

Warm Wishes

For my second card I’ve used just one bird and added the Poinsettia Frame Die & Stencils from Waffle Flower.

The Poinsettia’s were simply die cut on white then using the coordinating stencils coloured with inks and blending brushes. The Bird is coloured in Coastal Cabana and a touch of Bubble Bath on his stomach. Sentiment is from the Warm Wishes Stamp Set/Die Bundle.

I really had so much fun with these products. I do have a couple of more cards to share using them but will keep them for another day.

Remember to support local small craft stores when ordering your products. It could make all the difference this time of year especially.

Thanks so much for stopping by and hope you’ve got all your Christmas Cards made and in the post.