Bouquet of Flowers

 

I had such a better picture in my head before I started creating this project....the biggest issue came with covering the paper mache flower pot.  I couldn't figure out how to wrap dsp around it and keep it level so I though, why don't I try a spray adhesive and attach the tea lace paper doilies...that didn't quite turn out like I planned.

 

I used some distressed fancy flower punch flowers and boho blossom punch flowers to try to cover the doilies up and also wrapped some 3/4" Pear Pizzazz chevron ribbon around the top part of the pot.

 

 

Inside the pot, there is a 4" foam ball that I used to attach the completed flowers to with hot glue.

 

I added some "leaves" of ribbon with stick pins to fill in any empty spots and then used some dazzling details to the centers and some of the petals of the flowers.

 

Some of the flowers use one die cut piece, some two and others three.  There are a few variegated flowers created by using more than one color die cut together.

 

Needless to say, it took a little time to wrap all those flowers.  Before I try something like this again, I will have to figure out a better idea for the pot decoration!

 

Supplies:

Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White card stock

Spiral flower originals doe

fancy flower punch

boho blossoms punch

in color boutique details

basic rhinestones

3/4" Pear Pizzazz chevron ribbon

tea lace paper doilies

dazzling details

 

Springtime Vintage frame

I have been working on some craft fair items lately and this is one that I finally finished today using some retired items and one of the chunky frames on the clearance rack.

Supplies:

chunky frame

Occasional Quotes

Very Vanilla, Marina Mist, Bashful Blue card stock

 vintage brads

Springtime Vintage designer series paper

5/8" Marina mist grosgrain ribbon

Victoria Crochet trim ribon

basic pearls

rosettes

sticky strip

dimensionals

Champagne mist shimmer paint

Boho blossoms punch

1 3/4" scallop circle punch

2 3/8" scallop circle punch

I will have another one to show you tomorrow!

On your Wedding Day

I made a few of these cards last week for a customer and an upcoming craft show.  For this card I used Elegant Eggplant as my focal color (don't you love that dotted ribbon!) and added lots of layers and textures of Whisper White.

Supplies:

Occasional Quotes

Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant card stock

Elegant Eggplant classic ink

Scallop dots Elegant Eggplant ribbon

Boho Blossoms punch

Fancy flower punch

5 petal flower punch

extra large oval punch

Vintage Wallpaper and Perfect Polka dots impressions folders

dimentionals

basic rhinestones

CCMC162

There is a sketch challenge at Create with Connie and Mary again this week and their sketch is below.

Here is my interpretation....

The tiny little four petal flower in the center of the two small flowers is actually part of what is punched out when you use the lace ribbon border punch.  I have been thinking about what to do with those for a little while now so I am happy to have found a used for them :)  They fit perfectly over the bitty punch with the 4 petals.

Supplies:

Love and Care stamp set

Rose Red, Not Quite Navy, Lucky Limeaide, Bashful Blue and Whisper White card stock

Rose Red, Lucky Limeaide classic ink

3" circle die

2 3/8" scallop circle punch

1 3/4" circle punch

large oval punch

lace ribbon border punch

basic rhinestones

boho blossoms punch

flower brad

dimensionals

white organza ribbon

CCMC-SUM01

Create with Connie and Mary Summer Edition has started and they have a color challenge this week using the following combination.

I decided to use the Strength and Hope stamp set that Stampin' Up! is featuring this month.  For every set or digital kit purchased through August 31st, Stampin' Up! will donate $2 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. 

Supplies:

Strength and Hope stamp set

Basic Gray, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla card stock

Basic Gray, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Not Quite Navy classic ink

Elegant Lines and Perfect Polka Dots impressions folders

Big Shot

Boho blossoms Punch

Postage stamp punch

Scallop square punch

basic pearls

dimensionals

Basic Gray taffeta ribbon

and the inside with the butterfly in Cherry Cobbler ink.

Mother's Day

I used the sketch Mary Jo has posted on her blog this week to create a bright and colorful Mother's Day card. 

Supplies:

Messages for Mom stamp set

Whisper White, Melon Mambo, So Saffron card stock

Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Wild Wasabi, So Saffron classic ink and markers

Sweet and Sour Specialty paper

Boho Blossoms punch

basic pearls

Framed tulips impressions folder

sponges