February is the Month of love, so using the craft tool I LOVE the most, my Cricut! this is what I came up with...
I cut out 4 bird cage images @ 8" from the Serenade Cricut cartridge.My initial intention was to just cut out one and use it on a card as a one dimensional object. But when I cut the first image out,
the waste which was cut to form the bars of the cage gave me the idea to use them as corners to link more images
to form a complete 3D cage.
I then cut out my Silhouette image from Love Struck. This is one of the limited edition cartridges and has many great images for not only Valentines, but weddings, engagements etc, etc. This image was cut at 3 3/4" onto Black Mirror card. I then cut the Blackout image onto Pink Mirror card
and stuck to two together using Pinflair glue. I did this twice so that I had an image for the front and one for the back so that when it spins round you get to see both sides.
Before I stuck the two sets of images together I applied some clear thread to the back of one image
so that I could hang it inside the cage.
The cage looked ok'ish, but needed something else, so I cut some branches from the Mothers Day cartridge, another of the new Limited Edition cartridges and applied them to the outside of the Bird cage.
I then cut out a few Butterflies using my Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch in the same Pink Mirror card used for the silhouette background and randomly added them to the outside of the cage. I also printed a sentiment from my PC and matted and layered it to co ordinate with the project.
The last thing I added were some clear beads for the top of the cage. I glued them together with Pinflair glue and allowed them to dry before adding them all to the top of the cage.I hope you like this creation.. Now who do I give it to?? Decisions, decisions...
Have a great day.
See you soon...
Pinnacles.
I found this an interesting project and I have the cart you mentioned the Love Struck. I have tried cutting the heart that is reminiscent of a zebra pattern and I have tried in several different sizes and discovered that it doesnt cut properly in the same position on each heart in all sorts of sizes from small to large. It is on the left hand side three quarters of the way down.Do you have the same problem or might I have a faulty cart? I think it is heart number 4.
ReplyDeleteback again, my lord i'm gonna have to do some serious cartridge shopping, thank you so much for sharing, it's by far one of the best projects I have ever seen!! toodles!
ReplyDeleteWow! AWESOME! TFS
ReplyDeleteExcellent you finished it.... and excellent is how it looks. Well done! I'm sure everyone will just love this... shame I don't have anyone to send it too.... aaaaahhh! sad ... but what about with birds or flowers for Mother's Day ... hmmm..... or all white flowers for a Bride ... hmmm .... those cricut carts are moving towards the machine !!!!! A big WOW and a bigger thanks for such brilliant inspiration Andy.
ReplyDeleteSeey'all soon. Renee x
That is soooo cute! That is thinking outside the box and I love it. Thanks for the instructions!!!
ReplyDeleteI don't have any of those carts, but you sure can make a gal want to shop for them. TFS this wonderful valentine.
ReplyDeleteLaurinda Cricut MB
I have to try it, it is a gorgeous project.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, and.....wow. That word keeps popping into my head. What a gorgeous and unique project!
ReplyDeleteYou have some very beautiful work.
ReplyDeletei am hooked and became a follower. Look forward to your creations. You have a true gift. TFS with us and inspiring so many.
Oh my, that is one awesome project!! I got the Lovestruk one, and I think there is a cage on the Pagoda one, so I micht be able to make that project!! Actually, I think I might stop bloggin now and start it straight away!! Thank you so much for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! This is absolutely beautiful!!! What a grand project!!! Someone will be getting an unforgettable Valentine!!
ReplyDeleteThis is just Beautiful! It would make a great center piece for a wedding or any spring time get together. Just Beautiful! TFS and can't wait to see what else you will be creating in the future!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! You've got some project there Mr. It is totally awesome!
ReplyDeleteOh my!!! What more can one say...Andy you are totally inspiring. Keep playing and I'll keep drooling at the wonderful things you come up with.
ReplyDeleteToni :o)
Love it! I have been wondering if making 3d cages would turn out or not, so thanks a bunch for showing this!
ReplyDeleteHi!
ReplyDeleteYou can PICK ME to give it to :)
What a fabulous work of art!
Absolutely beautiful. I can make your life easier give it to me!☺
ReplyDeleteThat is the most gorgeous project I've seen in a long, long time!
ReplyDeleteHi again,
ReplyDeleteI was so amazed with your project yesterday, that I recreated it immediatly. I posted my take on the cricut MB (under cricut cards) and gave you all the credit for your idea, and posted a link to your blog as well! I hope that that is ok, and if you have a look, I hope you like what I did, using Flowersoft on the cage!
I love this. The mirror paper for the silhouette is a great idea.
ReplyDeleteReally nice, thanks for sharing this. I love the birdcage, simply gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very cool project. I am definately going to have to ry this. And I agree you could use it for so many other things such as weddings and mothers day. Thank you so much for the inspiration. You did an awesome job.
ReplyDeleteStunning
ReplyDeleteFantastic card! Hope you don't mind that I've scrap lifted this. Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteYour projects are out of the world. You amaze me every time.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your beautiful blog