A Christmas in July Birdhouse
by Lisa Elton
The new Nordic Birdhouse is just as sweet as it can be and goes together in a snap. I created mine using white, powder blue and glittery cardstocks.
See what I mean, isn’t it cute! What a I like about it, is that it’s not just for the holidays. This sweet die set can be used anytime of year.
But as my post title says, this is a Christmas in July birdhouse, so I went sparkly with some silver and put in those pops of red! As you can see here, I doubled up the pretty little bow included in the die set. The berries on my holly (Nordic Holly Sprig) were made with a simple hole punch, but there is a die for them included.
What’s a birdhouse without a bird? Our new Nordic Valley Bird was created with the same glittery white cardstock used on the birdhouse along with cranberry and white cardstocks. I used a Copic marker on it’s tummy, eye and beak.
I thought the lovely Nordic Fancy Background die provided a “snowlike” background. My thoughts were of the paper snowflakes we used to cut out in elementary school. Remember those? You folded the paper made cuts, then unfolded for the reveal!
I hope I’ve inspired you to get crafty with some Christmas in July creations! Pop over to the shop to check out the new release, take a peak at the idea book while you’re there. There will be more to come from the team too. Just wait until you see all of the fabulous cards they’re created with the new dies!
Wow, Lisa, this card is absolutely beautiful! I love that birdhouse and the sweet bow at the top. The colors you used really pop on this card!
This is stunning! The birdhouse alone is amazing but adding that background just kicked up a bunch of notches! Love it! What a sweet set of dies!
What’s a Christmas bird house without a few decorations? You have decorated this little sweetie’s house beautifully, Lisa!
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What an ADORABLE birdhouse Lisa and the little birdie living there is just as sweet as can be too! Love all the POPS of red on this card too! Sweet, sweet card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
SO many beautiful details!
Lisa, this is quite lovely. I enjoy the mix of a soft blue with the more traditional red. The silver leaves /branch are just the right touch of sparkle for a holiday card.
I love this! Such a beautiful set of dies you used each layer complimenting the other. A fun Christmas in July card!
Such a pretty birdhouse and it’s beautifully decorated for Christmas! Love this sweet bird too!
Oh the little bird and birdhouse you created are just so sweet, Lisa! What a lovely design.
You make it hard to resist, Lisa! I love the adorable birdhouse and bird… for any season! I do remember making those paper snowflakes. They were fascinating to me at the time and probably still would be.
Oh my goodness, the birdhouse is fabulous on its own, but you decked the halls of it so beautifully with the glittery holly and bell, that gorgeous birdie and the beautiful Nordic background. These Nordic supplies never disappoint. Your card is just wonderful!
Absolutely love this cute card, Lisa! The sparkle is beautiful and love the bow!
Just love your take on the Nordic Birdhouse, Lisa! Thanks for the inspiration – I got my set last week and have made a shaped card but need to embellish it… I love the added bow layer – will definitely borrow that idea!!