Birds & Nests Stamp Set by Cavallini
I went surfin' the internet, on a quest to find this beautiful stamp set and couldn't believe my luck when I stumbled onto it at Broadway Paper, located in Milwaukee, WI.
These Italian made stamps are of gray rubber, and, as you can see, the rubber isn't trimmed, and they are not mounted with cushion. But, the images are so GAAAAW-JUS!!!--I have a fondness for realistic and vintage bird images--I could not get them out of my head!
They even come in this beautimous tin and include a vintage style ink pad! All the images that come in the set are imprinted on the scalloped label you see there on the tin lid. At first, all I could do was ogle the tin . . . but, I finally broke open the plastic seal so I could begin to play . . . Here's what I made right away:
Sometimes, you just want a project to have a quiet sense of elegance and sophistication, and the combination of all these images, when paired with fine Italian papers, does the job to perfection, don't you think? I was so enchanted with the design of the label on the tin, that it alone was the inspiration for these cards. A snippet of velvet ribbon lends a little luxury to the one design, while gingham adds a sweet touch on the other two.
Sample on the left: Frame image from Label Classics by Stampin' Up!; Tree image from Birds & Nests by Cavallini; Sentiment by Anna Griffin for Plaid; Palette Hybrid Inks; Fabriano Mediovalis Reply Card (I order these from StarLitStudio); Velvet Ribbon by May Arts (also from StarLitStudio)
Sample on the right: Frame image from Label Classics by Stampin' Up!; Bird cage image from Birds & Nests by Cavallini; Sentiment by A Muse Art Stamps; Palette Hybrid Inks; Fabriano Mediovalis Reply Card; Brushed Metallic Bronze Card stock by Cardenon Stardreams; Antique Copper Mini Brads, source unknown; Red Gingham Ribbon by May Arts; BookPlate Die by Sizzix Originals
Frame image from Label Classics by Stampin' Up!; Bird Nest and Bird on Branch images from Birds & Nests by Cavallini; Sentiment by Anna Griffin for Plaid; 1/8" Silver Eyelet; Brown Gingham Ribbon by May Arts; 1/2" Circle Punch by Stampin' Up!
Had to have a little bird peepin' out the window . . . (grin!) I think this would make a darling greeting for new parents, welcoming their little one, yes?
As I poked around Broadway Paper, I noted that they carry some of the swankiest stuff, including these die-cut scalloped and plain card stock circles, and ric rac panels--all in beautiful colors! I made this sweet little basket using one of the plain circles (I'd gotten the pattern and idea a long time ago from Fiskars.com , but, for some reason, can't find the link on their website anywhere; as soon as I do, I'll include it here).
I used one of the scallop circles to make a bag topper! This was actually inspired by the packaging of a bag of Foofala buttons--so cool! I just folded the scallop circle in half, creasing well with a bone folder, and then trimmed as shown, with my scissors, so I could slip it through the handles of the bag, and then punch holes, looping ribbon through to secure the top of the bag shut.
Too easy, and so darn cute, I tell ya'!!! (bouncin'!)
Here are just a few other items that ended up in my "favorites" list at Broadway Paper's site:
Hip Chicks Connexxions Cards (too, too hilarious!)
Citrus Tall Notebook (Fun and funky!)
Holiday Stickers Tin by Cavallini (*adore* the retro style of these!)
Thank You Card Kit, Vibrant (colorful and just so pretty!)
Baby Love Letters (Isn't this just precious????)
Hot Dots Ribbon (Dots. Need I say more?)
I hafta admit, tho, was pretty much taken with all the hip cool stuff on their site, and tickled to death that I could shop online there. Otherwise? I'd have serious envy towards all the shoppers in Milwaukee . . .
Birds & Nests Stamp Set by Cavallini and Decorative Shaped Papers, courtesy of Broadway Paper.
