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Steampunk Odd Birds (+ Nirvana Collection & Giveaway!)
Filed under Design Team, Featured Artwork, Newsletters, Steampunk
I adore the steampunk creations that Design Team Member Rhea Freitag makes! And that definitely includes the gorgeous pieces Rhea has made for us today: A Steampunk Bird (at right, and using the New and On Sale! Chipboard Steampunk Bird Set) and two embossed tags (both using a new, wider manila tag that’s a perfect size for both the New and On Sale! Chipboard Bird Cage Tags and Layered Chipboard Nest Cut-Outs).
Starting with that Chipboard Steampunk Bird Set: Each is a set of 2 pieces (a lacy, cut-out bird and a solid back), laser-cut from 1/16″ chipboard. Approx. 5″ wide. The hole in the largest gear is 1″ diameter (which Rhea cleverly overlaid with a metal gear, so the hole is left open). Here’s a link to Rhea’s Supply List (complete with her favorite: Gilders Paste, in two colors for this project; plus, one tin is included in today’s Giveaway).
Rhea only used one of the front pieces of the Chipboard Bird Cage Tags for her manila tag at far left (there’s actually 6 pieces in the set — 3 different bird cages, each with cut-out bars/details and a matching solid back). I love the little windows (I guess they’re doors from the bird’s viewpoint), about inchie sized so big enough to put a figure inside.
And on that right manila tag, Rhea embossed one of the Layered Chipboard Nest Cut-Outs: That’s a set of 5 pieces (3 top pieces and 2 solid back pieces). The smaller nests measure just under 1-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ and the larger nests just under 1-3/4″ x 3-1/4″. They were designed especially to fit ATCs both vertically and horizontally (shown against black ATCs at near left).
Here’s the Supply List for all the goodies in both of those manila tags. More photos of all of Rhea’s pieces are in the Gallery.
Before you wander off to learn more about these projects on Rhea’s blog post, scroll down to see what’s new (including those luscious Nirvana Scrapbook Papers), what’s back in stock, that FREE Gift Kit from Thursday’s Newsletter, and what’s in today’s Giveaway!
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Hooray! A Steampunk Bird Giveaway!
Miz Meghan gathered part from both the Steampunk Bird and the Embossed Tags by Rhea! Lots of new stuff, like:
– Chipboard Steampunk Birds
– Chipboard Bird Cage Tags
– Manila Tags – Extra Large
And some older things:
– Antique Brass Clock Charm
– Gilders Paste – Silver
– Curiosity – One of a Kind Scrapbook Paper
– Finches Collage Sheet
Plus I added the new Curious Bird Seam Binding Set and all three of the Nirvana Scrapbook Papers.
Here’s the full list (with photos and links) of all 22 items in the Giveaway.
To enter the Steampunk Bird Giveaway drawing all you have to do is leave a comment BELOW on this blog post TODAY (the deadline is 11:59 pm PST, February 16, 2014).
Don’t forget to leave your (hello! correct) email address, too, so I can contact the winner; your email address does not need to be made public. Note: I’m offering free shipping, too, but only within the USA. International shipping will still apply.
Please be patient! Spammers try to post crap here a lot so comments are moderated. So if you don’t see your post in the comments section, be patient and check back in a few hours before re-posting it, please!
After midnight, I’ll randomly pick the winner (via Random.org). So make sure to check back to see who won! And check your mailbox on Thursday morning for the next Giveaway and Newsletter!
Hey, who won the Shadowbox Bird Shrine Giveaway? That would be Kathlene Ford-Walters! Please check your email for my message about getting your mailing address.
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Love the colors in this collection. Fabulous, as usual! xoxo
love this one- especially the rub-on…Hope!
Beautiful collection. I adore anything with birds, especially steampunk birds! Thanks for the giveaway!
A clockwork bird, how thrilling.
What will you think of next?
Thanks for a chance to win
I love birds! I love steampunk! What a great combination!
Wonderful stuff as always! Would love to win this great giveaway!
oooooo love steampunk
Very steampunk! I love the new paper. Thanks for another great giveaway.
Wow! Yet another compilation of fabulous goodies!
Love Steampunk, love birds! Win-win situation!!
Thanks for the chance at your great give-away!
Looks like a fun set to create.
Bird, bird, bird….love all of it!!!
How fun. Thanks for the chance to win.
Ahhhh Birds & STeampunK! These are my fav. that Steampunk bird is great! Lots of fun versatile possibilities in that one! Oh please random dot org thingy…please pick me! 😉
Thanks for the chance Alpha Stamps!
Wow! This is beautiful!
Love this giveaway!
Love this one! Beautiful!
chirping away at how creative this is….\
The steampunk bird is amazing! Love it!
These look like fun items to play with.
WoW, my two favorite things: steampunk and birds! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Beautiful giveaway. The steampunk bird is unbelievable!
Love,Love this giveaway!
Oh yes, me please. Pretty please….
I absolutely love Rhea’s steampunk bird ! The little birds nests are fabulous to! I’m off to see what other lovelies you have in stock. Thank you for the chance of winning, got my fingers crossed ! X
Love this giveaway! Beautiful as usual.
What creativity Rhea demonstrates! I love the giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!
I have such a thing for hot air balloons-lol. And the colors of the seam binding are so lovely. Would love to win this giveaway. 😀
cool, exiting birds!
Love the steampunk bird!
Love, love, love anything Steampunk!!!!!
This bird is truly awesome!
Birds and now a steampunk bird and nests to make the other birds comfy; oh how I’d love to win this prize. It is exceptional.
Love the steampunk theme
Steampunk and birds! It doesn’t get any better then that!
stuff just gets more darling every week!!!
You always have the most unique embellishments – I just want them all! Love the steampunk bird!
love the steampunk bird!!!
Great steampunk bird! I simply adore this collection!
Love this collection of fun! Two of my favorites. Thank you for your generous giveaways.
Beautiful giveaway – these get more gorgeous every week. Love your store.
Great collection <3 Thx for the chance to win 🙂
Oh, I must win this one! Steampunk is my middle name.
Love this !
Love the gorgeous papers with this great giveaway.
Oh love the steampunk bird theme.
ahhhhhhh, stunning. All of Rhea’s designs are outstanding.
Im up for anything steampunk and I have an obsession with balloons
I never get tired of steampunk. Love all the gears and metallic colors. I am envious of the creativity of your designers!
Fabulous Collection!
Love that steampunk bird!
This collection inspires me!
The steampunk bird is fabulous!
I love steampunk. How cool to play with these pieces.
Wonderful mix of excellent Steampunkery. Particuarly like the gears and the paper. But it all looks good.
It’s amazing that the bird looks just like a piece of intricate metal. Just love this piece!
What a fantastic and inspiring set of items to play with! Oh, my fingers are crossed . . .
I want to try the steampunk style – this would be a fabulous collection to have.
So much inspiration, so little time!
Beautiful items all!
What an amazing giveaway! Thanks!
A very unique project & giveaway; nests & birds make me think of Spring…
What a great collection of steampunk goodies…I’d love to win. Thanks.
Wow! What a great array of supplies! Spring is in the air!
There is some amazing stuff in this giveaway! Thanks!
I love birds and I love Steampunk themes! This is an awesome package! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
2 of my favorite things… birds and steampunk!
Love all the Steampunk! This is a great giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win.
Diane
yes please – this is the best giveaway ever……
I love Steampunk!
OH how I would LOVE to win this-Rhea is so creative I just LOVE the steampunk bird and anything steampunk.
These newsletters with all the birds have reminded me that spring is buried somewhere under all that snow!
Love, love this , I would love to win this, JUST ONCE !!!!!
How interesting and creative everything looks! The display of items just makes me want to create something exciting with them. It would be fantastic to win this!
I love the little nest! All sorts of great goodies in the giveaway too. I would love to win it, Thanks for the opportunity.
I do – I do- I do like this!!
Love the Finches Collage Sheet and the Copper Dresden Border Set!! Lovely combination of products to play with!!
Birds,birds,birds…….love them all!!
OOOH! So many cool pieces in this one. Crossing my fingers!
It is interesting how popular birds are now. Do we have a greater desire to be free like birds? Steampunk birds are so whimsical – such a wonderful combo of nature and machine.
Gorgeous collection to play with!
Love steampunk, love Rhea’s creations, love birds, would love to be chosen in giveaway.
I used to make steampunk necklaces in the 80’s before they were called steampunk. I love this bird.
I love Steampunk style and the birds remind me that there actually might be a spring coming. The nests and cages are just too cute! Pick me, pick me PLEASE!!!!
What a great collection!
I love your website, steampunk and the creations of all the designers. I never fail to get new ideas for my art.
That steampunk bird is so awesomely intricate! Mahalo for the op to win.
The colors make me want to change all the décor in my house. Love the birds and Steampunk.
Love the bird, and the awesome colors of the seam binding.
Punk me please!!
This is different! Love it.
WOW all this awesome goodness to play with! Love!
Love the Steampunk bird. The giveaway goodies are amazing!! I have always wanted to try Gilders paste. The colors of seam binding are beautiful. I hope I win.
Wow, what an interesting bunch of stuff.
Love this, always so beautiful!
Love this collection. Fingers crossed!
Really beautiful bunch of materials–so many possibilities!
This one looks like great fun, but don’t they all!
Wow! What a beautiful collection. I love the colors and the steampunk bird is really awesome. Cute nest too.
I love birds and am fascinated by Steampunk. Count me in!
Love Steampunk!!!
oh great random generator…please pick me this time! LOL Great giveaway- love steampunk!
Beautiful steampunk bird! This is a wonderful kit!
what a beautiful job, I ordered the birds and cannot wait to start working with them
I love this steampunk chipboard! SOOOOO cool!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Oooh, steampunk and a bird! What’s not to love?
Very cool! Steampunk and birds – quite the combo. And love those chipboard nests.
Love, love, love that bird! Thanks for the opportunity to win your great giveaway! Deb
I am glad to see that you have so many items in your shop that relate to nature. I especially love flowers and birds. I am making my wishlist to have some yummy things to create my garden journal for this year.
Super collection would love the chance to play with it!
Love anything w/ birds! Thanks for the chance to win this one!
Oh my gosh, I just love that Steampunk bird project and the awesome goodies in the giveaway! Those chipboard birdcages are calling my name!
Pick me!
Love the selection!
Love it!
I would love to win this giveaway…so many gorgeous pieces! This Steampunk bird project is amazing!
This is so cool! Love it!
A very cool giveaway!
a bird after my heart thanks
Love birds!!!!!
Another tweet give away! Smiles
Fab giveaway! Love steam punk!
Very nice indeed!
Love this giveaway…
Hope to win all these goodies…
how beautiful!!
Wonderful giveaways!! Thank You!
Thanks for the chance to play!
This giveaway is so amazing, creative, and so inspiring. Just Love the Steampunk Chipboard Bird…Great Job!
You have pulled together such a great package! Thanks for the chance to win.
This bird is amazing, not to mention all of the other pieces in the kit!
I love this giveaway
Love bird nests. So cute!
wow – so cool! love that steampunk bird!! hope i win!!! ::chirp chirp::
Love this giveaway….love the steampunk bird
Beautiful!
Steam punk is one of my faves!
Another great give away. This one looks like it will inspire the “gears” in my mind to crank into creative mode! Love it.
I love the steampunk bird! This would be amazing!
I am not sure what is the most special. The stampunk bird or the chipboard nests which i have never seen before.
What an exciting collection. Count me in
I would love to win this. I love the steampunk genre. Please pull me. 🙂
Love the bird’s!!
this is quite possibly the coolest giveaway ever, in my opinion. Steampunk Rules!
I almost forgot to enter the giveaway. . Thanks for the opportunity.
I adore steampunk! Lovely products as usual! But unfortunately, there’s no chance of winning.
When the birds appear in crafts…Spring is right around the corner and what better way to prepare for it than creating spring decor with this kit! Love everything shown!!
Gorgeous! I love steampunk!
Love me some Steampunk!!!
More fun things to play with! Gigi
Okay, so that guilder’s paste on the distress stain? Brilliant. The effect is remarkable. Thanks for sharing!
A steampunk bird who would have thought.
thanks to Rhea for inspiration.
Love the Steampunk Birds Collection giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win!
I’ve never tried gilder’s paste but would love to see what it can do. Such a beautiful and generous assortment–thanks for the opportunity!
This is amazing. Everything in it is beautiful. I’d love to win.
Love this giveaway
cool–a bird with gears!
Love that steampunk bird!
Oooolala who can resist birds in “gear” heheh. Another awesome giveaway you guys rock!
Fabulous steampunk bird!! And thank you for the chance to win this fantastic giveaway once again!