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September 22, 2013

Vintage Handmade Card with a Bird and Quilling Cage | Scrapbooking


Today I'm sharing another handmade card, featuring a little bird that has escaped from its cage.

I wanted to create something light and slightly vintage, so I used papers in soft, muted colours and added a few distressed details. The edges were inked and distressed, with machine stitching and cotton lace adding a cosy handmade feel.


Vintage handmade card with a bird and quilling cage

The birdcage is made entirely from paper using the quilling technique. I really enjoyed creating this delicate little detail and making the bird look as if it had just flown out of the cage.

Handmade quilling birdcage with a bird on a vintage card

Close-up of vintage card with distressed edges, stitching and cotton lace

The bird was stamped, distressed and coloured to match the rest of the card. I also added a little sparkle to the branch for a subtle finishing touch.


Close-up of stamped bird sitting on a sparkling branch

A simple vintage card with a little story about freedom.

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