Thank You, Friend

Cheerful Thanksgiving Card Hi. Welcome to a little bird crafts. I have an autumn inspired card to share using the new Everyday Elements Collection from Elizabeth Craft Designs. Thanksgiving is just a few days away, so I wanted to create something expressing gratitude. I’m so very thankful for my crafting friends. They are always soContinue reading “Thank You, Friend”

Butterfly Swing Card

Hi. Welcome to a little bird crafts. Do you like to make interactive cards? Let’s make a 5×7″ swing card with a moving butterfly. I’ve wanted to make this butterfly “move” for a long time and this technique isn’t too difficult. This idea was inspired by Charee Filimoehala. 2) On the long side, make twoContinue reading “Butterfly Swing Card”

Adding Details to Dies

Using dies from the Everyday Elements Collection Hi! Welcome to a little bird crafts. Do you ever change your dies by adding details or using them in reverse? I have a few tips. Hopefully, some will be new to you. I started with dies that do not have companion stamps. They are wonderful stand-alone dies,Continue reading “Adding Details to Dies”

My Bug Collection

Decoupaged Beetles Hi! Welcome to a little bird crafts. Have you ever had a bug collection? This is my first. I really wanted to add lots of dimension to the fun Beetles and Bugs Stamp & Die Set by Annette Green and Elizabeth Craft Designs. It took me awhile to decide how to do it,Continue reading “My Bug Collection”

Colorful Summer Art Journal

Using the Sunny Days Collection from Elizabeth Craft Designs Hi. Welcome to a little bird crafts! I’ve slowly been releasing pages from my little art journal on social media over the last couple of months. The journal is made with the Sunny Days Collection from Annette Green and Elizabeth Craft Designs. Sunny Days is suchContinue reading “Colorful Summer Art Journal”

Two Fantastic New Releases

From Elizabeth Craft Designs Hi! Welcome to a little bird crafts. Are you ready for spring? I always find the change from winter to spring weather rejuvenating: fresh leaves and bright flowers, baby animals, and even some spring cleaning. I was so excited to get the new Elizabeth Craft Designs’ Card Lab Collection with itsContinue reading “Two Fantastic New Releases”

Love Bird Valentine Box

Using the Everyday Elements collection  Hi. Di here with a decorative Valentine’s box that can be used for candy, a small gift, or love notes. I’ve embellished with a soft pink and green color palette and a pair of love birds. Let’s get started.  Step one: Using the Elegant Decorative Box #2123 from Elizabeth CraftContinue reading “Love Bird Valentine Box”

Creative Halloween Cards Using Scraps

Embellishing, hand-drawn lines, and using what you have Hi! Welcome to a little bird crafts. I love Halloween for all of its freedom just to have fun with the costumes, decorations, and enjoying a whole bag of candy….but, enough about my sugar addiction. I had so much fun making lots of Halloween cards this year.Continue reading “Creative Halloween Cards Using Scraps”

Bee ATCs

Hi! Thanks so much for dropping by. Have you ever made artist trading cards or ATC’s? Do you know what they are? I first heard about them a few years ago and did a bit of investigation into what they are and what their purpose is. I made a few and swapped a couple times,Continue reading “Bee ATCs”