Art 'n Soul's Inspiration Station this month features the Stamp Set "Bird Crazy" from Stamper's Anonymous' Tim Holtz Collection.

"Bird Crazy" Tim Holtz Collection

We have these sets available now. However, as the Inspiration Station continues into the month and these wonderful, witty cards are discovered, the supply we have will run out. Just sayin' . . .

I said I would post the "fantabulous" card that Marj created using all 6 Crazy Birds. You really need to make it a priority to stop into Art 'n Soul and see it in person . . . it's just the best! This is a zee-fold card; I wasn't able to photograph all of the panels together; so, as you look at each adorable panel, please remember this is all one zee-fold out card.

by Marj Marion
(1 of 4)

by Marj Marion
(2 of 4)

by Marj Marion
(3 of 4)

by Marj Marion
(4 of 4)

I didn't have full information but I'm pretty sure the coloring was achieved with Copic Markers. The word markers and the Crazy Birds are perfect together . . . I just wanna know where she found those feathers which are amazing accessories on each panel. And, of course, Marj has accessorized each feather with her 'famous' teeny-tiny ribbon bows. Like I've suggested, you MUST come in to see this piece of magic!

I apparently put the incorrect information for Pam's card last night, so I am reposting again here. The photo I took of the inside of the card, where the information is, somehow didn't make it to the Photo Library and I tried to match it up the best I could. Not!

by Pam Nelson

• BIRD:  watercolored with Tomboy Markers, Perfect Pearls & water
• BACKGROUND:  "Smooshing" technique with Distress Inks in Cracked Pistachio and Mermaid Lagoon
• STAMPS:  Crazy Bird 5 by Stampendous Stamps' Tim Holtz Collection; Rosie's Roadshow (sentiment)
• DIE:  Memory Box Stitched Rectangle Dies
• PAPER:  So Silk Card Stock in Fashion Purple; watercolor card stock
• Wobble (attached to back of fussy-cut bird image)

Tomorrow, we'll share a Bird Crazy card by Susie, so please check back. 

The Magenta blog has a beautiful card from Ellie Knol featuring a new stamp designed by her (Wren on a Branch 48.014.O).

by Ellie Knol, Design Team Magenta

Click on this link to the posting:

http://www.magentastyle.com/2015/05/a-new-favorite-stamp-wren-ma-nouvelle.html

Anne Thompson has made a beautiful card for the Memory Box blog featuring one of their new corner dies and a new flower die.

by Anne Thompson for Memory Box

Click on this link to Anne's posting that includes another card sample using the same dies:

http://davebrethauer.typepad.com/outsidethebox/2015/05/fillipa-corner-sunrise-poppy-pretty-card.html

Selma Stevenson has made a beautiful Happy Birthday Explosion Box for Elizabeth Craft Designs. Check this out:

by Selma Stevenson for Elizabeth Craft Designs 

by Selma Stevenson for Elizabeth Craft Designs 

Click on this link for the details:

http://ecraftdesignsblog.com/2015/05/happy-birthday-explosion-box/

I have other card samples from the store to share with you but they'll have to wait until tomorrow since the blog is acting up; that includes photos of our adorable friends with paws.

Thank you for stopping in -- we always appreciate your support of Art 'n Soul! Tomorrow is my long-awaited appointment with the No. 1 Pain Doctor in Washington State at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. I'm keeping my fingers crossed! In the meantime, please stop in and see Dianne tomorrow (Tuesday) . . . she'll be there all day, loaded with enthusiasm and zeal!