Here are a few words of inspiration behind the project from the artist:
When I was in school, the school office had yellow notepads with
smilie faces on them that said "Happy Grams". Any time they had good
news for you they would send you a note on those yellow note papers. I
remember how fun it was to see an office worker at the door with one in
hand and how it was even more fun when it was for you. I have loved the
idea of "Happy Grams" ever since. Add in a bluebird, a symbol of
happiness, a sunshiney sky, and I think you have the perfect combination
for a happy "just because" card for a friend.
I
made this card combining those two elements along with some of my very
favorite crafty things, Tim Holtz Distress, Ranger Ink, and Sizzix.
Just making this card was enough to make me smile! I love sharing
techniques that you can use again and again, not just on this project.
I hope that as you look at my tutorial you will find a technique and an
idea or two that will inspire you and give you a few new ideas!
View some great detail close ups:
Thanks so much to special guest artist Tammy Tutterow for this fantastic tutorial today! We hope this inspires you to make your own happy gram today!
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This is really pretty:)
ReplyDeleteFantastic tag!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag. Thank you for
ReplyDeletethe tutorial.
Oh wow, this is amazing! I love the background and bird! Hugs, Hanneke
ReplyDeletemy gosh, this is just gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeletethat background is *so* beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWAUW this is just so beautiful. I love the colors used here and the technique sounds pretty cool too, and you´ve sure done an awesome job on this card here Tammy, and thanks sooo much for the great video.
ReplyDeleteA happy gram indeed! Love all the awesome details on this. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteThe background technique is great, thanks for the video Tammy!
ReplyDeleteGreat video. I like that cardinal die but thought I wouldn't use it much. What a great idea to just cut the crest off and you have any other bird. Sometimes the obvious isn't! Thanks Tammy
ReplyDeleteThat card is gorgeous! I love the soft colors and the background seems to glow!
ReplyDeleteLove that bird!
ReplyDeleteThe ribbon work is FABULOUS!!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Beautiful creation!!
ReplyDeleteLove it!! Gorgeous color blending.
ReplyDeleteThis would be a happy gram anyone would love to receive.
ReplyDeleteI just discovered this site and became a follower. Can't wait to see more inspiration.
I like the idea of Happy Grams!
ReplyDeletethis is sooooooo 'tweet
ReplyDeleteGreat vidio with lots off good techniqs.
ReplyDeleteChristina P.
Love it - thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for a school to give out Happy Grams. Love the blue bird on the card...very pretty.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome tag, the simplicity is stunning! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic. I love Tammy's work.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Love the colors and all the dimension! Tammy always does incredible work!
ReplyDeleteWow Tammy! This came out so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Tammy your card is awesome. Thank you so much for sharing how you made it. I particularly love the idea of creating my own sponge painting stamps to use along side my designer ones.
ReplyDeleteI love hearing the birds in the early morning as the sun comes up. These really make me think "Spring" and remind me it's time to refill my feeders. The birdies have been busy outside. The colors and techniques and embellishments on this are all in my comfort and happy zones. :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea - fabulous make x
ReplyDeleteThe watermarked background is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and the background is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove the story behind this project. Beautiful tag
ReplyDeleteLove this technique and tutorial. Tammy is one talented lady.
ReplyDeleteSubscribe to her blog and you won't be disappointed. TFS Becky Johnson
Great card! Love the little nest the bird is sitting on.
ReplyDeleteI like this!
ReplyDeleteTerrific post however I was wondering if you could write a litte more
ReplyDeleteon this topic? I'd be very grateful if you could elaborate a little bit further. Thanks!
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Love the video, with all the details. Thanks
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteTotally fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteTammy's tutorial was Fantastic. Made it seem so do-able. Also, answered some of those "How'd she do that?" questions. That would look great as a framed object. Thanks for featuring her.
ReplyDeleteLove this happy card! Thank You so much for the video.
ReplyDeleteThis is really nice. Love the different colors and the ribbon.
ReplyDeleteLinda T
Love this! Tammy is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteSo inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing. XXX Tineke
ReplyDeleteWow! Amazing project! I wish i could do the background!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing work thanks for sharing it with us
ReplyDeletelovely works of art thank you
ReplyDeleteWow...This is amazing. I love everything about it.
ReplyDeleteThis i absolutely gorgeous
ReplyDeleteCool idea and gorgeous project!
ReplyDeleteThis little bluebird really does make a happy gram! It's beautifully embellished and crafted! TFS!
ReplyDeleteVery cool card!
ReplyDeleteCute piece- love the spattered background.
ReplyDeleteGreat Story, great card and great video - thanks Tammy :)
ReplyDeleteGreat card, love the BG. TFS ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove this card and what a super idea! Thanks for the great video too!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love how the background turned out. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat card! The colors blend so nicely and the ribbon colors are wonderful too!
ReplyDeleteAw, this is such a fabulous card. It really did make me happy! :)
ReplyDeletelove the idea of turning a big tag into a small card by folding it in half. so simple yet wasn't even on my radar!
ReplyDeleteGreat video and such a beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the Great Tutorial AND Video. As always your work is stunning. It's so good to see the products being used and how they can be used in different ways.
ReplyDeleteFabulous project. Thanks for the awesome tutorial loaded with techniques.TFS
ReplyDeleteThis has quickly become one of my favorite blogs to check daily!
ReplyDeleteLoved your story about happy grams and your card is awesome! I will have to watch the video to see how you colored the tim holtz adornments. I want that die now as well. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKatie B.
What a gorgeous tag card from Tammy - so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Such a beautiful card Tammy! Enjoyed watching your video, so easy to follow along!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome video! Thanks for the Show and Tell, Tammy :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and great video! Thanks for sharing! :-) xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, i love this idea.Hugs Sara
ReplyDeleteoh wow!! Simply beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to get this happy gram!! It's gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! ~God bless~
ReplyDeleteWow, a whole new use for plain embellies. Love it.
ReplyDeleteLove it!! Gorgeous color blending.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Thanks for the video. I always enjoy seeing how everyone else does there projects!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely a stunning beautiful card, and great video too. Loved watching you create your card.
ReplyDeleteAlways love Tammy's projects
ReplyDeleteAlways love Tammy's projects
ReplyDeleteTammy is amazing and I follow her blog to see her beautiful projects.
ReplyDeleteA very pretty card. The colors are soft and warm. the bird looks so nice. Great job.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Awesome project as always Tammy!! I love those birds...they are so cheery and just seem to make me think of spring arriving. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love this. It is absolutely gorgeous.
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Such a pretty card.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card..
ReplyDeleteI love Tammy! She never fails to inspire me!
ReplyDeletelovely bird and the background
ReplyDeleteLove this darling card! I've been following Tammy for a very long time and really enjoyed this video tutorial. Love various techniques and the finished product is adorable.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! I hope to see Tammy much more often!
Merilee
Tammy has created a beautiful tag. I love all of the technique she used for this video. Off to buy the paints
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Love the "happy gram" :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
so pretty love your happy gram
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card. Iris
ReplyDeleteReally cute ^^
ReplyDeleteHugs from France
Lunéa♥
This is so cute! I love the ribbon, and the bird!!!
ReplyDeleteStunning work! Wow!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea, love those colors and those flowers are amazing!
ReplyDeletelove the tutorial and the techniques, beautiful colors and such a softness. thanks for sharing and chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI love Tammy's style - this is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSandra ltb
Amazing - thank you. I have learn't so much. Sx
ReplyDeletegreat technique!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card ... and the idea of happy grams is fab - wish our school had had them :)
ReplyDeleteAWESOME!! Loving this post and the FUN ideas!! THANKS for sharing the video and have a Fabulous Week!! =)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous project on this snowy day.
ReplyDeletewhat a great project, love the bird very sweet
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card!
ReplyDeleteKris in Alaska
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<3!!! The colors and the bird and the background and the ribbon are all wonderful! TFS!
ReplyDeleteOh Tammy......what a gorgeous tag you made ! Love all your details and your tutorial !!! Fantastic and very inspiring as usual with all what you share with your blog followers !!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for sharing !!!!
Hugs from Spain
Tammy...sorry for disturbing with silly questions : Did you use the heart /wings die to make the birds wings ? I dont have any of those two dies so not sure whether a wing is with the Cardinal die...
ReplyDeleteThank you for any help...
Hugs from SPAIN
AWESOME video and card Tammy! So many great tips...thanks SO much for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteJust remarkable work!
ReplyDeleteWhat's not to love, Tammy is amazing! Thank you! Sue
ReplyDeleteTammy is one of my most favorite artist. I just LOVE her work. You can almost visit the beauty in her soul when you see her creative offerings. She now brings us a blue bird of happiness! I have some of those #12 tags in hopes of creating a bird scene. Well, you know that I am off to see the video and gets to creatin'! Tks SS for showing off more of Tammy!
ReplyDeletegreat background techniques and coloring tones
ReplyDeleteLove Tammy's work with Distress inks.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial, Tammy! I love the way you altered the bird and the flowers are awesome! Thanks for hosting, SSS!
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