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Wednesday, 25 March 2015

Compendium of Curiosities #24

The challenge at CC3C #24 is to use Tim's Remnant Rub Resist Technique which can be found on Page 51 of A Compendium of Curiosities III.  You can find all the details of the challenge on Linda Ledbetter's blog HERE and you will also see lots of wonderful inspiration from the hugely talented Curiosity Crew.  If you have not got a copy of Tim's Compendium, you can get a signed copy direct from Tim here.

One lucky individual, chosen by the Curiosity Crew, will win a huge package of goodies donated by Tim Holtz and Mario Rossi,

The sponsor for Challenge 24 is the lovely Linda Coughlin from The Funkie Junkie who is generously providing one lucky randomly selected individual, with a $25 voucher to spend in her on-line shop - she always has lots of Tim products in stock.

I got the Bird Crazy set of stamps when they first came out and have really only used them for a couple of birthday cards (they were certainly well received).  They seem to have been one of the most popular sets of Tim's stamps and I have hesitated to make anything to blog with, because it is hard to do anything original, but they are so cute and bring a smile to everyone's face so I decided to make an 'alternative' wedding card......... well it is Spring and that time when birds pair up after all.... I hope you like it!

I used Tim's Remnant Rub Resist Technique, which I cannot describe to you (you need to use your own copy of the book) but I can tell you that I used Salty Ocean, Mowed Lawn, Cracked Pistachio, Wild Honey, Scattered Straw and Gathered Twigs Distress Stains and Inks to colour the background and also the wedding couple.  I used the flourish remnant rub to create a nest for the couple to stand on.
I made the 'Bride's' veil from some netting and enameled Spring flowers that I had in my stash - she looks a little shy, or perhaps a little nervous about filling that nest with eggs before Easter arrives - but she certainly makes me smile!  The expressions on these birds make them appropriate for lots of different occasions.

There is still some time to enter the 'Spring Blooms' challenge at Inspiration Journal, the challenge closes on 31st March.  We have had some wonderful entries so far and if you have not entered already, it would be lovely to see you there.  As always, there is a fabulous prize of $50 for one randomly selected person to spend in Inspiration Emporium's on-line shop.  As always, if you do shop at Inspiration Emporium and use my code Redanne, you will get a 10% discount off your whole order.

Thanks for looking, hope to see you again soon!  Hugs, Anne xxx



Products Used:

Tim Holtz Bird Crazy stamps
Tim Holtz Distress Stains
Tim Holtz Distress Inks
Tim Holtz Remnant Rubs









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60 comments:

  1. Nikki Acton25 March 2015 at 17:45

    Oh that so made me smile Anne! What a wonderful idea. Nikki xx

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  2. Jenny Marples25 March 2015 at 18:00

    LOVE it!!! A quirky bride and groom!!! Anne you are a creative genius (and this deserved a Blogworthy link too). Jenny x

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  3. Rita25 March 2015 at 18:18

    Anne, I cannot begin to tell you how fabulous this is. I love it, those cute birds. The colours are amazing and the remnant rubs look great. True Art methinks. Hugs Rita xxx

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  4. Belinda Basson25 March 2015 at 19:46

    This is just too clever! I love the veil and the happy couple. What a brilliant concept and execution! This really brought a smile to my face.

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  5. scrappallino25 March 2015 at 19:51

    OMG! this card is too beautiful and lovely! I love the bride with the veil, a great idea!

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  6. Elaine25 March 2015 at 20:13

    That brought a smile to my face. Love your wedding idea and the bride looks oh so cute in her veil. Wonderful!! Elaine xx

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  7. Sue25 March 2015 at 20:14

    Certainly made me smile too Anne! I love those images, the veil and flowers you have given to the bride are perfect. The colours are gorgeous and your detailing is wonderful too.
    hugs Sue xx

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  8. Darnell25 March 2015 at 20:22

    Oh, my, this is a hoot, Annie!! Listen, make all the cards you want with them and I hope to do the same. I don't think Blogland could ever get tired of these hysterical birds! You have made them the perfect couple! They both look like this wedding was arranged and they are seeing each other for the very first time! And they aren't prezackly thrilled with each other, are they? lol!! Just the BEST!! Hugs, Darnell xxoo

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  9. Sophie25 March 2015 at 21:23

    Oh, wie süß...
    Das ist entzückend, liebe Anne.
    Was für eine herrlich Idee, so witzig und so niedlich gemacht.
    Und ich kriege auch endlich diese fetten Vögel. Ich hoffe, ich erhalte sie nächste Woche, denn ich warte schon lange sehnsüchtig darauf :-)

    Sophie ***

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  10. Nicole Wright Designs25 March 2015 at 22:17

    BAHAHAAAAAA... Anne this is too awesome! I LOVE THE VEIL! Aren't these birds the best! Sorry I've been so absent lately. I've missed all my creating and blogging like crazy.

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  11. Cheryl Grigsby25 March 2015 at 22:19

    You are brilliant, my dear. What a GREAT way to use these cute birds!! I love the colors in your background and the Remnant Rubs pull everything together nicely! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful work on CC3C!

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  12. Candy C25 March 2015 at 22:20

    Anne....THIS IS AMAZING! Had Tim seen this before he posted his Blogworthy Links for this month using the Crazy Birds, I'm SURE you would have been on it! :) This card is adorable! I so love your background color. Anything CLOSE to teal makes my heart beat a little faster. :) I totally LOVE your Crazy Birds. The bride...well, she is genius! Your remnant rub resist technique is spot on perfection. Thanks for sharing your always gorgeous art with us at CC3C. <3 Candy

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  13. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans25 March 2015 at 22:40

    So adorable, I love her veil Anne. Gorgeous colours and I love how,you have used these quirky birds. Tracy x x

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  14. TwinkleToes2day25 March 2015 at 22:47

    Fabulous, fantastic, brilliant, amazing - and all other positive adjectives you can think of. Such an inspired and inspiring card idea Anne and the colours are lush!! {{Hugs}} :o)) xx

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  15. Felix the Crafty Cat25 March 2015 at 23:12

    Oh Anne, this is so sweet! It makes a lovely wedding card. Love your choice of colours too. Have a great week and happy crafting, Angela x

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  16. pearshapedcrafting25 March 2015 at 23:34

    Aah! Anne, you really made me smile with this! As Patricia Hodge would say "Such Fun!", Hugs, Chrisx

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  17. Craftychris26 March 2015 at 00:53

    This is the coolest wedding card ever! It's so quirky, clever and adorable! The colours are fab and the veil is an awesome touch! xxx

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  18. Kim26 March 2015 at 02:44

    Your wedding card is absolutely adorable...brought an instant smile to my face on a very trying day. Thanks for the inspiration and the smile!

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  19. Unknown26 March 2015 at 03:20

    Fantastic card! These little quirky birds are my favourite new stamp set. Thanks for the inspiration, Anne!

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  20. barbarayaya6226 March 2015 at 05:35

    Awesome card! I love the veil, it's a fantastic idea! Beautiful and fun! barbarayaya

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  21. carol edwards26 March 2015 at 08:03

    How clever Anne and just so cute to use a veil for the bird. I am absolutely loving these crazy birds at the moment and love what you have done x

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  22. misteejay26 March 2015 at 08:13

    What a wonderful card Anne. I love your bride & groom.
    Toni xx

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  23. Linda26 March 2015 at 08:45

    LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!! You never cease to amaze me Anne ..... genius ideas brilliantly executed. I love the bright colour combo too, perfect for the little feathered friends. Big hugs ..... Linda xx

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  24. Deb26 March 2015 at 09:09

    Brilliant use of the crazy birds stamps Anne, love the veil!

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  25. rachel26 March 2015 at 12:07

    oh Anne - this is just perfect - I adore it and so will the happy couple that receives it - awesome work! Great story going on here! Brilliant my friend! hugs rachel x

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  26. rachel26 March 2015 at 12:08

    oh Anne - this is just perfect - I adore it and so will the happy couple that receives it - awesome work! Great story going on here! Brilliant my friend! hugs rachel x

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  27. Inkypinkycraft26 March 2015 at 12:24

    what a great and quirky make Anne . so clever ! x

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  28. Pamellia26 March 2015 at 12:32

    Oh my gosh Anne, this is so much fun!! I just love the little veil on the bride, what a hoot!! hugs :)

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  29. S@ndy Diller26 March 2015 at 13:58

    Such a cute card Anne, I love these crazy birds and the colors are so fun too! I have my stamps ordered but haven't seen the UPS truck come down my street yet.

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  30. HMax26 March 2015 at 14:11

    Cute card! I like those extra touches like the veil... and the goofy birds!

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  31. Norma Soulet (AZArtist)26 March 2015 at 14:50

    Hi Anne,

    Hope you are doing well. :)
    Oh I love birds and that little Birdie Bride with her veil, is just too cute!
    Love all the other things you have been creating too.
    When you can hop over to my blog for my recent post about a Lego Sculptures Exhibition that I saw this weekend and please leave a comment. :)

    Hugs

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  32. Julia Aston26 March 2015 at 15:17

    How fun is this wedding card Anne! I laughed out loud at how cute the bride is with her wide eyed wonder and lovely vail! I preordered these stamps from a shop in January and still haven't seen them - so adorable!! super coloring on them and great choice of rub-ons!

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  33. Annette Green26 March 2015 at 15:31

    OH, how FUN is this! I love those crazy birds and yours with the veil is such a funny, sweet twist. Those remnant rubs are perfect for this too. Thanks for the smile you put on my face today.

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  34. Maura26 March 2015 at 19:25

    Oh, too funny! Someone is going to love this card! Great sense of humor, as well as color and design. Kudos!

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  35. Unknown26 March 2015 at 21:23

    Oh Anne this is amazing and those birds are amazing and the whole is amazing!! A great alternative wedding card, anyone would be happy to receive this!!! Huge hugs xx

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  36. Juliz Design Post26 March 2015 at 23:03

    My bird stamps arrived today and talk about 2 minds thinking a like......will need to now re think an idea with these birds lol. Love your card, your colouring is super.
    Julie x

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  37. Unknown27 March 2015 at 00:45

    Your project is so cute. The birds are addicting

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  38. massofhair27 March 2015 at 01:49

    I would LOVE to receive such a fantastic wedding card Anne, you immediately smile then want to touch the card and then you smile at the memory of your day and the moment you saw your favourite card...

    Genius and very original idea, still smiling... :-) xxx

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  39. Bobbi Smith27 March 2015 at 03:50

    Anne, this card just makes me smile! Those birds are great and I just love the veil! I bet the Mr. & Mrs. receiving this card are going to love it, I know I would! - Bobbi xx

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  40. Rea'27 March 2015 at 05:31

    So very cute... fun details especially her veil ! Those birds are on my must have list ... haven't been able to get them yet :(

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  41. Shirley27 March 2015 at 07:37

    I am still chuckling about the brides veil Anne, gorgeous. She looks absolutely terrified but what a fantastic and very imaginative card, so very lovey dovey. AMAZING x x

    Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
    ShirlsCards.

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  42. Carole Z27 March 2015 at 08:16

    Brilliant, these birds make me smile so much, I am having them for a belated birthday present but am awaiting stock as they have been sold out everywhere! Hugs Carole Z X

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  43. Sandy27 March 2015 at 14:11

    You are a real hoot Anne! May the Blue Bird of Happiness lay her egg in your beer!
    Your friend who hasn't heard from you in ages!

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  44. dottielottie27 March 2015 at 16:56

    Wonderful ! this is just the best Anne, love your fun card. Those crazy birds are certainly popular, and your card is up there with the best of them. Love the expression on Mr Grooms face, I think maybe he has a case of cold feet lol and Mrs Bride is so sweet waiting in anticipation with her little veil not so quite hiding her trepidation. Genius !
    Hugs Lottie x

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  45. Words and Pictures27 March 2015 at 20:12

    Oh, she's adorable in her veil, Anne - what an inspired idea. Gorgeous coloring on the bride and groom, and fab use of the rub-ons - altogether delightful!
    Alison xx

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  46. MaryH28 March 2015 at 01:54

    As always, you take Tim's products and make them your own. This is a delightfully different and adorable wedding card. Especially love Miss Birdie's veil. The birds are cute as can be, and all the sentiments are just is needed for this occasion. You didn't have to worry that your take on the challenge would not be unique...it was. And beautifully so. The happy couple will love it, ad thank you for taking the time and skill to make them an original card such as this one. TFS & Hugs. Happy wkend, and hope ya'll are over the 'bug'.

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  47. Marjie Kemper28 March 2015 at 02:42

    Anne, you blew me away with this one! Saw it on FB and couldn't believe your thought process to add the veil -- so flipping creative!!

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  48. Anita Houston The Artful Maven28 March 2015 at 12:40

    You've blown me away with that veil Anne! BRILLIANT and FUN and so darn PRECIOUS!!!! I LOVE this!!! Thanks so much for playing with Remnant Rubs with us at CC3Challenge!!!

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  49. Neet28 March 2015 at 13:54

    Only you could come up with something like this - Anne, it is simply wonderful! I love the colours you have used, the veil she is wearing, the text you have chosen ... I could go on because this is wonderful and you are so very clever - just wish I had your imagination.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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  50. Unknown28 March 2015 at 21:23

    This really made my chuckle! I have a wedding to go to at the weekend and this would have made the perfect card :) love the colours too :)

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  51. Unknown28 March 2015 at 23:30

    Anne, I just don't like this card--I LOVE IT!! It's the cutest, quirkiest Wedding or Anniversary card Ever!! I love these little birds, too! I guess I better 'break down' and get myself a set of these, too! I do love the expressions on their little birdie faces and this darling little bride does look a bit frightened! LOL!! Too Sweet, indeed!! This looks like a winning entry at CC3 #24 to me! I don't even know why I entered!! LOL! :) Happy Weekend to you!! XOXO-Shari

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  52. sarascloset29 March 2015 at 03:11

    SAWEET! This is sure to be a card remembered by the bride and groom receiving it! Love those birdies (the groom looks like my husband on our wedding day! Ha! Ha!) and how creative to make her a little veil! You Rubs are so perfectly placed and rubbed! and the scrollwork for a nest is another genius idea!

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  53. sarascloset29 March 2015 at 03:11

    SAWEET! This is sure to be a card remembered by the bride and groom receiving it! Love those birdies (the groom looks like my husband on our wedding day! Ha! Ha!) and how creative to make her a little veil! You Rubs are so perfectly placed and rubbed! and the scrollwork for a nest is another genius idea!

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  54. Astrid Maclean29 March 2015 at 13:35

    Completely and utterly brilliant! Oh Anne, this is just so clever, the idea of it already but then the way you did the veil!! OMG I love this so much!!
    I have hardly any time to visit blogs while in the States,(will be back on Wednesday) but so glad I caught this one, LOVE it!!!

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  55. Unknown29 March 2015 at 15:39

    Anne you rocked this card! It is totally amazing! ^.^

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  56. Paper Profusion30 March 2015 at 19:28

    This is oh so fun Anne!!! Love your amazing veiled bride and your sublime blending. Brilliant, brilliant card!! Nicola xx

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  57. Kelly 31 March 2015 at 13:44

    I love the birds, love how you designed them, love the veil! The colors are so beautiful together, this is a delightful card. I love their expressions which could be taken in different ways, lol. This is awesome, I hope to see more of the birds from you!
    Hugs Kelly

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  58. Unknown31 March 2015 at 21:21

    This is perfect for a quirky spring wedding card!. I love the nest the 2 lovebirds are standing on & the bride's veil is the perfect touch.
    Amy x

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  59. Unknown31 March 2015 at 21:21

    This is perfect for a quirky spring wedding card!. I love the nest the 2 lovebirds are standing on & the bride's veil is the perfect touch.
    Amy x

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  60. scrappymo!14 April 2015 at 07:16

    Great card, Redanne!

    Those birds are so darn cute...they sold out here quickly too!

    Sorry it has been so long since I last stopped by...life got in the way! Will try to do better...

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