Blog Hop, Blog Candy, and a Birdcage!

Happy Monday everyone!  If you are following the Bitten by the Bug2 blog hop you arrived here from Lori's blog - Welcome.  If you are one of my regulars popping by please do take a few minutes and visit all of blogs on the BBTB2 blog hop.  The Design Team members have created awesome projects to share. 

The challenge cut this week is the birdcage or bird house from the Straight from the Nest cartridge.  I chose to use this simply lovely birdcage to create a unique wedding card! 

I used three pieces of cardstock to cut the birdcage, a silver metallic for the top layer, a charcoal print for the middle layer, and a high glitter sparkle cardstock for the shadow layer.  Using scissors I removed the single bird from the cage and added my love bird couple.  I also added a little heart, a ribbon bow and a few gems to the cage.

Next I cut a gate fold card in soft pink cardstock.  I scored the folds with my scrorepal and affixed the birdcage to the left side of the card front.  Using the charcoal cardstock and the Picturesque cartridge, I cut for decorative corners for the front of the gate folds.

As you open the left side of the card the tag on the right side is revealed.  Using the same charcoal cardstock and a stamped image, I added a Mr. and Mrs. stamp to the middle of the tag.

The inside of the card was embellished with decorative corners which leaves lost of space to write a personalized message.

Before you head on your way, remember that I have blog candy!!!  Just leave a comment and you will be in the drawing for a $25 gift voucher from CUSTOM CROPS!!!  Who doesn't like to do a little free shopping?  I know I do!  I will draw a random winner on Thursday morning before I leave for the Circle Crop in Atlanta!

I hope you have enjoyed the blog hop. The final stop on the blog hop is at the blog of our beautiful and talented design team sister Krista.

SUZANNE TUCKER ~ SPRING 2011 COLLECTION

Designer Showcase 2010

There is no need for an introduction to the work of Suzanne Tucker, co-principle of Tucker & Marks.  Suzanne's work has been showcased in the better publications numerous times, and she is one of Architectural Digest's 100 Top Designers.  

The room above was Suzanne's contribution to the Designer Showcase 2010 home.

This new line of fabrics for Suzanne Tucker Home is so beautiful that I couldn't put it down.  Being fabricated in the United States, Europe, India and Asia, the textures and colors are stunning.  

I have included the name and colorway of each piece.  My scans can in no way reveal the beautiful colors and textures of these fabrics.

Enough from me and on to the collection... 

SUZANNE TUCKER HOME ~ SPRING 2011 COLLECTION

SHAGREEN

Olive

Palomino

Champagne

Latte

Parchment

SEA 

Shagreen ~ 57% Linen/26% Silk/17% Cotton

COBBLE STRIPE

Golden Mushroom

Ivory

Coffee Bean

Grey Blue

Celedon

Cobble Stripe ~ 100% Silk

SOPHIE

Straw

Mocha

Basil

Dove Grey

Eucalyptus

Sophie ~ 50% Viscose/25% linen/13%Silk/12% Cotton

JAKARTA

Khaki

Chili Pepper

Azure

Swamp

Toffee

Java

Jakarta ~ 55% Cotton/45% Linen

CARITA

Sepia

Sepia

Honey

Cucumber

French Blue

Carita ~ 100% Linen

HATLEY

(new color)

Hatley ~ 100% Linen

I love each one, but the browns and grays are my favorites!  What are your favorites?

To order these beautiful fabrics, contact Thomas Laving at 310-278-2456 or one of the showrooms below.  For more information on this line, contact Paige Downey at 415-445-6789.
Also, to see the portfolio and other information, visit the following sites:
Suzanne Tucker Home
Tucker & Marks

SHOWROOMS:

Atlanta ~ Ainsworth-Noah
Chicago ~ Holland & Sherry
Los Angeles ~ Pacific Design Center
New York ~ Holland & Sherry
San Francisco ~ Shears & Window
Paris ~ Holland & Sherry

This is just the beginning of what Suzanne Tucker has been working on.  She will also be introducing a line of furnishings, accessories and tabletop designs soon.  

 Photography by Kevin Candland.

Thank you for your help Paige!

See you soon, friends.

Teresa

xoxo