Using Flowers to make a Wreath

A few months ago I was given a project to do and I needed to use as much of the items left from the last class I gave. Well, I did it. I made a wreath and a tree out of white flowers from the last project. Below you will find exactly how to do it. It does not take much to make these beautiful wreaths and/or tree. On the tree I added green flowers also to add to the beauty. Take your time and look at each photo, try it. It is really fun!

Items needed.

I taught a class on how to make these. Above the wreath is being put together.

Cutting the flowers. Cut them in half then take off the petals.

Start stacking the petals, one on the other. Just build on each row.

When the wreath is all together, use crystal Stickles to add shimmer and beauty. Paint it on with a paint brush.

This is a simple and beautiful project. It can be accomplished within 2 hours and look like you spent much longer on it. Give it a try. Happy scrappin'.

Sandra

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PRINCESS Cover for 12x12 Scrapbook Album

PRINCESS Paper by Imaginisce

For a while I have been wanting to make the cover for a 12x12 album that was special for a princess. Below you will find my album cover. The photos will show you how to make your castle and mount it on your album. The castle design is my own design. I wanted 5 towers and a wall around the perimeter. My final design is all original and shows the amount of detail needed for a cover. Enjoy looking at the photos.

Above is the cover on blue paper with a few clouds in the background.

I chose a white 12x12 album made by Bazzill for the album. White is a great color because it will not conflict with your chosen colors and also looks so clean.

The blue paper was decoupage'd on the cover.

The first spire. You need to work from the back spire to the front. Building on each. This helps to create depth.

The scallops were cut on my Cricut and added individually. They were in sets of 4 scallops each which worked out well to allow me to customize and cut as needed.

Take your time as you glue on the scallops (roofing). Trim when all is dried creating an exact curvature.

All the base elements are completed and now the fun part comes. Decorating. Let your imagination run wild. Imagination - Imaginisce. They go together, that is one reason I chose this line of papers. They are so girlie, pink and the patterns are complimentary to each other.

The album finished from the side.

Add lots of bling, pearls and rub-ons. Think about what you would like your castle to look like. Then just "do it".

I hope you enjoyed this small tutorial. I will be happy to answer any and all questions. Feel free to ask me. Just have fun and create your heart's desire.

Remember to try something new today and happy scrappin'.

Sandra

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MOM

A one of a kind card made especially for MOM using the new Graphics 45 paper line. Absolutely love working with this paper and all its designs. The paper I used is from the Domestic Goddess line. You will find many vintage patterns with this paper and the accessories are equal to the beauty of each line.

The card itself was made for a challenge by Whimsical Scraps & Bugs. We were given the task to make a card, using a photo of a woman with balloons. If you look closely at my card, on the cover upper right you will see the pic. The lady is laughing and holding some balloons. I incorporated the photo right into my card. I liked that idea. The card is rather retro and looks like it is from the '40's. Love this paper! Oops, I already said that.

Have a great day and remember to try something new today.

Happy Scrappin'.

Sandra

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As many of you know I am a proud member of The Lime Light Design Team. We are a charitable design team that uses our time and talents to help others in need. Please help up spread the word. If you would add a button to your blogs, facebook page or any other public site you belong to. Just simply go to the left of the page, copy the code and add it to your site. It's a very simple process. Just add a page element for html code and paste the code. Give it a try.

Thanks for this opportunity to help spread the word of THE LIME LIGHT DESIGN TEAM.

Sandra

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ME

Cover

The word ME is a cut out into the acrylic. The word was outlined with a sweet pink paint then glittered.

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ME

The above acrylic book is very sweet and would be the perfect place for those princess photos. Lots of pinks, greens,soft blue and even some brown. The paper, by Imaginisce, is the perfect compliment to this beautiful book.

I must say I thoroughly enjoyed making this book. Acrylics are definitely the way to show off beautiful paper, hand painting and rub-ons. Take your time to look at this book and let me know if you have any questions.

Happy scrappin' and try something new today!

Sandra

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Challenge #1 for Whimsical Scraps & Bugs

The above layout I made for the first challenge from Whimsical Scraps & Bugs. The challenge was to use orange, purple & black colors. 2 stars from any of our Cricut cartridges and 1 stamp. That is exactly what I did. The orange paper was scalloped on the side. The middle of the paper was spritzed with water and then opened up. The wetness of the paper was perfect and I could easily roll, rip and tear it. The page was then folded back to create an open window. Inside I highlighted the cute photo with plain purple and black paper. The black flowers are iron on appliques and they fit in just nicely. The center of the flowers have added orange pearls.

I love this layout and it was a joy to create. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Have fun and try something new today. Happy scrappin'.

Sandra

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CUTTING ABOVE BLOG

GYPSY GIVEAWAY!!

Have you heard the news? Scouting my fav blogs I found the following!!!!!

Cutting Above is THE new place for industry news, review information, tutorials, videos and just about anything else related to scrapbooking and die cut machines!!

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Provo Craft is helping us celebrate! That's right. They have generously donated 2 Gypsies to be given away for our launch as well as to celebrate their Grand Opening on HSN!! Now that's exciting news!

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The GYPSY will be offered on September 24 on HSN !!

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Good luck everyone! There will be 2 winners, hope you are 1 of them.

Sandra

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