What a good idea for my husbands 80 th birthday Chris,,he is also a very keen bird watcher ,you,ve helped me out,,had no idea what to do for him regarding a card ..
The illusion of watching through binoculars is a brilliant idea! I wouldn't have thought of that in a month of Sundays. I love it (and he will too)! 🩷👍👍👍
Oh how nice to see you today. I love that you are laughing at yourself and your ideas, which makes me smile 😊. Love this idea. Wishing you and your family a year that is filled with health, happiness and good fortune❤
Dear Christine, I wish you a wonderful and healthy New Year! Keep your joy, your humor and your great attitude. And your laughter! 😄 I look forward to 2025 with you and your great works. The card turned out beautifully! And the way you always come up with great ideas is really unique! Thanks for that! ❤️ 
Fabulous card Christine, what a wonderfully creative imagination you have and I think you placed the bird just right he looked like he was flying from the bird house.👏
Yes! I have the same pencils and I’m so happy to see them being used for card making. I can definitely use them as well. Thanks for using different techniques. Card turned out great! But I never doubted that you are amazing with coming up with beautiful ideas.Perfect card once again 😊
Such a clever idea with the two circles as though looking through binoculars, and the bird with the envelope in its mouth...a great card for Nick's 70th birthday Chrissie. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and wishing you a very Happy New Year. x
Good mornimg Christine and very Happy New Year to you. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you make this wonderful card. That little bird just has so much personality. Thanks so much. ❤ 🇨🇦 😊
You have such a great imagination. The binoculars was such a good idea. As was the mat. I have so many new dies to play with now and you've given me so many great ideas. See you as soon as you decide to film yourself in your craftroom again.
Great card again Christine Nick should be very happy with it. I agree with you on the bird house better on the tree and I like where you placed the bird 🐦🐦🐦.Have a great new year.
My husband is 70 and also a birdwatcher! Your playful spirit is such a joy to watch! I have been so inspired in my own creativity just watching you daily play with all the things! It’s made me dig out supplies I rarely touch and improve what I do well! I’m so happy to have found your channel. Many blessings for the new year!❤🥰❤
Happy New Year!! Love this card and your creative use of those circle dies. The bird is focused at the right spot and he has a definite personality of his own.❤
Love this. Yes birds are very fussy about which house they will use, they are often part of mating routine. The key is never paint them in bright colours, always blend in to where they are placed, they should not be visible to predators. You need to place them well in advance, at least six months, but don't be surprised if they take a year before using them. You need to hang lots of them in various places all at least a meter away from trees (they prefer fences as trees are too easy for cats to access), but with evergreen tall shrubs/ bushes around them. Also at least a meter away fromwindows and doors and feed poles/ birdtables and baths, again due to cats and the feeders should be same distance from trees and fences too. Always leave lots of natural bedding lying on ground for them to use, and never tidy up gardens at end of summer to keep it wildlife friendly. Once a female approves a box they will return every year and we usually have bees using the ones the birds don't. Oh and always have some feeders the large birds can't access too.
When I started cardmaking everyone used 2 pence coins to round the corners of rectangle or square cards , and we always used paper inserts inside, again with rounded corners, then the punches made it easier. I think the binoculars look fine, but you could try it on scrap paper if you like. We also did something most cardmakers online seem to do the opposite of now. Like good quality shop cards we never folded exactly in half, but the front was always ever so slightly wider than the back for two reasons, so the card stayed up better and the card was easier to open. I have seen more people using corner punches recently , so guess everything comes back into fashion, as is paper patchwork cards, bargello in particular. I wonder if iris folding will return next.
I think people that hank the bird box are probably thinking of a bird feeder. Every time you use the Inktense pencils I want them. That want monster will have to wait a while. Wonderful card, I am sure Nick will love it. Happy new year!!
Happy New Year . What a fabulous card. Have just seen the Easter Calendar from Gummiapan and wondered if you were going to do the same as Christmas, or will you keep it just to our special December event? Thank you
Wonderful card love the pencil effect. I notice that they come with different amounts of pencils. How many pencils would you recommended please Chris? Thanks x
I forgot to comment about this card and ask if you could telll us the names of the dies I can't find them. I do have the circle set. + I love this card it is just too adorable.
What a good idea for my husbands 80 th birthday Chris,,he is also a very keen bird watcher ,you,ve helped me out,,had no idea what to do for him regarding a card ..
Have fun😊
That’s great Christine. The little addition of the Kraft card lifted the whole thing. Thank you😊
Thanks so much 😊
The illusion of watching through binoculars is a brilliant idea! I wouldn't have thought of that in a month of Sundays. I love it (and he will too)! 🩷👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it!❤️
What a clever idea and the bird really close to the binoculars is brilliant!!! ❤
Thank you! 😊
What a wonderful card. I'm sure Nick will love it. Thanks for sharing.
@@annettegriffiths3942 thanks, my pleasure😊😊😊
Fabulous. The kraft card really did make a difference. Love it.
I think so too Marie 😊😊😊
Great use of these dies and wonderful results for Nick. Have a great day
Thank you 😊😊😊
It is so much fun to watch you color. Thank you!
Glad you enjoy it!😊😊😊
Oh how nice to see you today. I love that you are laughing at yourself and your ideas, which makes me smile 😊. Love this idea. Wishing you and your family a year that is filled with health, happiness and good fortune❤
Thanks so much! 😊
Dear Christine,
I wish you a wonderful and healthy New Year! Keep your joy, your humor and your great attitude. And your laughter! 😄 I look forward to 2025 with you and your great works. The card turned out beautifully! And the way you always come up with great ideas is really unique! Thanks for that! ❤️

It’s my pleasure 😊😊😊
Great idea about the binoculars, such a clever card I’m sure he’ll love it! Xx
Thanks so much 😊
That's gorgeous 😍, lucky recipient 🎉x
Thank you! 😊
Great idea, keep them coming. The Kraft card looks just right. What a good card.
Thanks so much!
Oh I loved ‘blue bird, bird of paradise up your nose’ expression! Made me giggle as know exactly what you meant. Love the binoculars- clever idea. 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!😊😊😊
Fabulous card Christine, what a wonderfully creative imagination you have and I think you placed the bird just right he looked like he was flying from the bird house.👏
That’s what I hoped 😊😊😊
Yes! I have the same pencils and I’m so happy to see them being used for card making. I can definitely use them as well. Thanks for using different techniques. Card turned out great! But I never doubted that you are amazing with coming up with beautiful ideas.Perfect card once again 😊
Wonderful!😊😊😊 thanks
Nice tree..and card..good thinking again..thanks
Most welcome 😊
Nick should be impressed that hundreds of people have enjoyed his birthday card! Happy birthday, Nick🎉.
So kind 😊💙😊
What a very very clever way to use this die! How I would of loved to have made similar for my dad as he too was an avid bird watcher,just brilliant!
Many thanks 😊😊😊
Your friends are very blessed to have you as their card designer. Nicely done. Love all things birds
@@TheLpage many thanks😊😊😊
Hi Chris, I think Nick will love his card, I think it's lovely the little bird is sweet,thanks for the fabulous demo.😀
You’re welcome 😊
Adorable!!! So creative!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you! 😊
I am sure this fabulous card will be loved. Happy new year Christine 🎉
I hope so too!😊
Cute little "Binocular Look" at a "Delivery Bird" bringing a "Birthday Wish" for a 70 year old gentleman! Quite Lovely! 😉
Thanks so much, I'm glad you like it❤️
Such a clever idea with the two circles as though looking through binoculars, and the bird with the envelope in its mouth...a great card for Nick's 70th birthday Chrissie. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and wishing you a very Happy New Year. x
Thanks so much! 😊
Good mornimg Christine and very Happy New Year to you. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you make this wonderful card. That little bird just has so much personality. Thanks so much. ❤ 🇨🇦 😊
Thank you so much!😊😊😊
Wonderful !! Happy New Year Everyone!! 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you! Cheers!😊😊😊
Great card as always with your imagination. I'm sure Nick will love it. Thanks Christine and have a beautiful day xx
Thank you! You too!😊
Great idea and perfect for a birdwatcher. Beautiful card again.
Thank you! 😊
You have such a great imagination. The binoculars was such a good idea. As was the mat. I have so many new dies to play with now and you've given me so many great ideas. See you as soon as you decide to film yourself in your craftroom again.
Many thanks 😊😊😊
Hello Christine. Moi aussi je trouve cette idée brillante . Et elle est toute autant dans sa réalisation. 👏👏👋👋👋
c'était amusant à faire😊😊😊
Great card again Christine
Nick should be very happy with it.
I agree with you on the bird house better on the tree and I like where you placed the bird 🐦🐦🐦.Have a great new year.
Thanks so much 😊
Love watching you create, I learn so much.
Thanks so much 😊
Love listening to you as you make a card,makes me smile. Happy New Year to you and your family. And a Happy Birthday to Nick. Thanks for Sharing.
My pleasure 😊😊😊
Love the little delivery bird. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!😊😊😊
The view through the binoculars is so perfect for this card. Another wonderful project!
Thank you so much!😊
I like where you put the bird, great idea with the binoculars. Love it ❤
Thank you! 😊
My husband is 70 and also a birdwatcher! Your playful spirit is such a joy to watch! I have been so inspired in my own creativity just watching you daily play with all the things! It’s made me dig out supplies I rarely touch and improve what I do well! I’m so happy to have found your channel. Many blessings for the new year!❤🥰❤
That is awesome!😊😊😊
I love you cracking yourself up!! Sweet giggle.😅
We all need a laugh don’t we!😊😊😊
❤ Delightful!
Thanks 😊😊😊
Another great card!!!
Thanks so much!❤️
There’s never anything wrong in art! Of course, he’s fine there!
Thanks 😊
Happy New Year 🎇 What a brilliant idea, so clever, the card is so nice. 👍🏻😀
Thanks so much 😊
I love it and never thought to make it look like binoculars
Thanks 😊😊😊
I’m sure Nick will love the card just like we do. Hope my calendar comes soon. Jenny ❤😊
You will have such fun 😊😊😊
That's brilliant 👏😲🙂 Happy New Year everyone ❤
Thank you! Cheers!😊
Perfect! Wishing you a Happy New Year.
Thank you! Cheers!
Happy New Year!! Love this card and your creative use of those circle dies. The bird is focused at the right spot and he has a definite personality of his own.❤
Many thanks 😊😊😊
Happy New Year!! Looking forward to watching your videos!! Love the card!! I am sure he will love it!!
I hope so too!😊😊😊
Great card!💕
Thanks so much!😊
Love this. Yes birds are very fussy about which house they will use, they are often part of mating routine. The key is never paint them in bright colours, always blend in to where they are placed, they should not be visible to predators. You need to place them well in advance, at least six months, but don't be surprised if they take a year before using them. You need to hang lots of them in various places all at least a meter away from trees (they prefer fences as trees are too easy for cats to access), but with evergreen tall shrubs/ bushes around them. Also at least a meter away fromwindows and doors and feed poles/ birdtables and baths, again due to cats and the feeders should be same distance from trees and fences too. Always leave lots of natural bedding lying on ground for them to use, and never tidy up gardens at end of summer to keep it wildlife friendly. Once a female approves a box they will return every year and we usually have bees using the ones the birds don't. Oh and always have some feeders the large birds can't access too.
When I started cardmaking everyone used 2 pence coins to round the corners of rectangle or square cards , and we always used paper inserts inside, again with rounded corners, then the punches made it easier. I think the binoculars look fine, but you could try it on scrap paper if you like. We also did something most cardmakers online seem to do the opposite of now. Like good quality shop cards we never folded exactly in half, but the front was always ever so slightly wider than the back for two reasons, so the card stayed up better and the card was easier to open. I have seen more people using corner punches recently , so guess everything comes back into fashion, as is paper patchwork cards, bargello in particular. I wonder if iris folding will return next.
The Robin preferred to nest in our garden hose housing rather than the nesting box!🤣🤣🤣
roflol
Really cute!
Thank you! 😊
I think people that hank the bird box are probably thinking of a bird feeder. Every time you use the Inktense pencils I want them. That want monster will have to wait a while. Wonderful card, I am sure Nick will love it. Happy new year!!
Thanks so much 😊😊😊
This is Jolly Good Ms. Chrissie👏🏼. Have a Safe & Prosperous New Year🥳!!!
Same to you😊😊😊
I love this! Your imagination for little scenes is such fun! Happy New Year from 🇨🇦Calgary, Alberta🇨🇦
Thank you so much!😊
Stunning card. Happy New Year Christine!
Thanks 😊😊😊
Love the idea this has given me, I have a birdwatching brother (and a vulture ). Will send pics....... maybe lol.
Please do!😊😊😊
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I adore this card! Although it does make me wonder what one of my favorite native birds, California towhee, is doing in Britain.
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I looked up your bird… he’s does look similar!😊😊😊
Love the way your mind works. Happy 2025.
Thank you!
Happy New Year Christine🥳
Same to you!
I think it's fabulous Christine it's a great idea thanks once again and hope 2025 is happy healthy and fun filled
Thanks so much, let's hope so❤️❤️❤️
Happy New Year . What a fabulous card. Have just seen the Easter Calendar from Gummiapan and wondered if you were going to do the same as Christmas, or will you keep it just to our special December event? Thank you
Who knows!
Wonderful card love the pencil effect. I notice that they come with different amounts of pencils. How many pencils would you recommended please Chris? Thanks x
I think my box is 24. I have various sets of watercolor pencils, but the Inktense ones have such intense colour!
Hi Christine what weight is the mylar you use please. Ty and happy new year 🎉
This is 250 microns I believe!
I forgot to comment about this card and ask if you could telll us the names of the dies I can't find them. I do have the circle set. + I love this card it is just too adorable.
The dies are from the 2024 Advent calendar, so sadly not available!
@@Chrissieannie Oh oaky thank you.