Showing posts with label Banner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Banner. Show all posts

South Pacific & Tea Garden Eye Candy!

**Don't forget to sign-up for the PageMaps U Card Class Giveaway**

Basic Grey
has two new, beautiful collections up for your perusal today 
and a chance at winning the collections for your very own!


With "South Pacific", I created a 3-D 12X12 photo frame featuring the
"Map of the World" paper from the collection, along with some ephemera pieces and stickers.


I machine-stitched along the latitude lines and then added a few hand-stitched
X's to give texture.  I clustered the embellishments with foam adhesive and then
added Candy Dots to all of the places that I would like to travel to some day!

And here is a quick card showcasing the gorgeous colors and
artwork that can be found:
For your chance to *WIN-IT* just visit the blog post --here-- and leave a comment
no later than Monday, March 9th

"Tea Garden" inspired this whimsical and shabby-chic styled banner.
I started with a scalloped chipboard banner set by Maya Road, and painted it black:




I used various dies to craft the rolled flowers, hearts and leaves...they're
perfect for layering!  Adding to the element of black, I incorporated some of
the black chalkboard wood veneers from the Evergreen Collection.

And finally, one of my very favorite cards, ever!  That bird is the sweetest!
For your chance to *WIN-IT* just visit the blog post --here-- and leave a comment
no later than Monday, March 9th

Thanks for stopping by and GOOD LUCK at *winning-it*!
Wednesday, March 4, 2015 March 04, 2015
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Harvest Banner

I cannot express to you how much I truly, for real love this collection:
Grateful by Authentique Paper.
It's yummy beyond words with colors such as dusty pink,
vibrant oranges, rust, mint green and pine...it's soothing yet warming
at the same time!  If you love all things Fall and Thanksgiving, then you
must get this collection in your little hands!

I'm sharing a quick chipboard banner that I made with a precut pumpkin
shaped mini album that I found at Michael's.  I just traced, cut and pasted!

 Come on by the blog today and see close-up photos and
instructions on how I put it together :)

In the meantime, here are just a few of my absolute favorite
pieces from the Grateful Collection:


 


Beau-tiful, right?  Just click on the link above to see the collection in its entirety! 
Baccccck tomorrow!

Wednesday, October 1, 2014 October 01, 2014
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A Patriotic Foiled Banner

The 4th of July is less than a week away!
Today I'm sharing a Patriotic Foiled Banner at 
CHICKANIDDY CRAFTS

Chickaniddy Crafts carries both silver and gold foil papers;
they look amazing embossed too, which I've done for the banner!
See more of my Patriotic Foiled Banner and how I put it all
together on today's blog post post!
HAPPY SATURDAY!
Saturday, June 28, 2014 June 28, 2014
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Not Xyron...But Should Be!

It's Day 2 of the 
NOT XYRON, BUT SHOULD BE
Pinterest inspired collection of projects

**Visit Beth's Blog each day this week for a complete viewing of projects**

My inspiration piece came from Rebecca Cooper's Blog:
St Patrick's Day Bunting

Now, since St. Patrick's Day has all ready passed for this year, I decided to turn
my banner into a good luck charm
For the base of the banner, I used a burlap paper by DCWV and a 3.5"W X 4.5"H banner die
by My Favorite Things.  Next, using my personal cutting machine and Cambria font, I cut
the lettering from a cream cardstock, ran each through the 3" Sticker Maker and then attached
to the center of each burlap panel.  Three of the panel were embellished with a trio
of premade flocked shamrocks that I had on hand, and some felt flowers by Jillibean Soup.


I cut two 3" strips of green ribbon for each panel.  I adhered a High Tack Adhesive Dot
to one end  of the ribbon and then folded in half to form a loop.

The loops were then attached to the back of each panel with another 
High Tack Adhesive Dot.  Just be sure to keep the loops wide enough to accomodate
the ribbon that will be strung through for hanging.
I wanted a nice finish to the banner, so I die-cut a backing for each panel from 
cream cardstock.  I applied adhesive to one side of the die-cuts using the 9" Creative Station
and attached to the back of the burlap paper.

Thanks for joining me today with this Pinterest-Inspired-Creation!
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 March 25, 2014
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Carrot Banner Wreath

It's challenge time again at May Arts Ribbon!
As the banner says...they give you the ribbon...you create.
You must be one of the first 20 people to sign up, so go --here-- for more info.

 Here is a look at the Inspiration Board and Retro Themed Ribbons:
Seriously yummy, right?
For my take on the challenge, I was able to use all but the bottom right green
ribbon in my design.  I came up with this cheerful Spring Banner that now
graces one of my larger grapevine wreaths:

To begin, I started with six sheets of scalloped rectangle chipboard by Maya Road.


 I cut each piece down into a triangular shape as shown above.  
Next, I painted the very top with a lime green acrylic paint.

I used the orange scallop grosgrain ribbon as the base of the carrot.  After cutting
the desired lengths for each chipboard piece, I ran the ribbon through a 3" Xyron Sticker Maker.
Just apply the strips of ribbon to the triangle and wrap the excess around to the back.


 Where the grosgrain ribbons met, I accented those areas with the yellow loop trim.

 I accented the top of each carrot with pink pom trim and the new gorgeous
sequined elastic trim.  I tied all of the panels together with the turquoise sheer
ribbon and then attached it to the wreath with a heavy gauged wire.

May Arts Ribbon:

There is a ton of cute inspiration up today on the May Arts Blog;
come on by and check things out :)

Tuesday, March 4, 2014 March 04, 2014
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Banner of Love

Hiya, y'all!  
Today I have a banner of love, sweet love up at 
DOODLEBUG DESIGN

 
Along with the "Sweetheart" Collection, I also used dies by Top Dog Dies and ribbon and
 pom pom trim by May Arts Ribbon!  Lots of fun loaded onto this cute keepsake.  
Come on by the Doodlebug Blog today and check it out!

Ta-ta for now, friends!
Monday, January 27, 2014 January 27, 2014
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Skip the Sprinkles...

...dress up your next celebratory cake with a cute handmade
banner-style bunting and topper!
You can find the sweetest treasures at 
 and I used several of the shop's pieces to create this awesome cake-decorating set

For my decoration, I had in mind to keep the banner neutral so that it could be reused.  
To the die-cut decoration, you could create interchangeable sentiments.

To begin, you will need to gather a few products from the Curtsey Boutique: Five White Glitter
Pennant Embellishments, Red/White Baker’s Twine, White Glitter Vintage Birthday Cake
Embellishment and Petit Four Paper Bow. You will also need three bamboo skewers and a
1.2” -2” Glitter Alphabet Sticker (I used Pink Paislee's Portfolio Stickers)

Center and attach each letter sticker to the Glitter Pennant. Cut approximately ½ yard of the
red/white baker’s twine and lay out across a flat surface. Finding the center of the twine, attach
the middle pennant by applying a thin line of Beacon Fabri-Tac adhesive; twine may also be
attached to the back of pennant if desired.

 For the next step, you may wish to use a piece of floral foam to stabilize the skewers while you
work. Tie the banner onto each bamboo skewer and adjust the hanging position as needed. To
dress up the tops of the skewers, two ¼” chenille pom poms can be glued to the top. Hint: Snip
out a small indention in the bottom of the pom poms so that the skewer fits nicely.

 Any type of shape may be used to create the backdrop for the Glitter Vintage Birthday Cake
Embellishment! For this project, a 4” oval die cut was used and then layered with a smaller
oval topped with the embellishment. A bow of red/white baker’s twine adds interest to the
embellishment, as well as ties in with the pennant. Below the embellishment, the paper bow
was attached with a Glue Dot topped with a button tied with red/white baker’s twine.
 Thesentiment was stamped and then trimmed out, but a computer font 
(such as Typewriter orCourier) may be used instead.

 You are now ready to top the cake! With a simple banner that says “Happy” this set could also
be used for other occasions such as: retirement, 4th of July, Easter, etc...just change up the
sentiment and you’re all set.
 Other Supplies:
1.5”-2” Glitter Alphabet Stickers (Pink Paislee)
2- Bamboo Skewers
2- ¼” Red Pom Poms
Button
Patterned paper
Stamped sentiment or computer font
Oval lace die by Spellbinders
 
Thursday, February 7, 2013 February 07, 2013
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Banner of Love

I just love banners.
I'm so glad that someone decided to
bring them into the forefront of crafting!  I have made
banners for myself and to sell...can't get enough of 'em!
When I received my box of goodies for designing with 
PRO 31 DESIGNS
I quickly jotted down the idea for a sweet banner
for Sydnee's room!


After painting the Maya Road scalloped banners in a 
bright candy pink, I distressed the chipboard with a bit of 
walnut ink.  The triangle portion of the banner was covered in 
patterned papers by My Mind's Eye and then embellished with all sorts 
of yummy goodies!

I love these scalloped dies by Lifestyle Crafts...they work with 
all sorts of die-cutting machines...and who doesn't love doilies?!?
One of my very favorite aspects of crafting is digging waaay back in your
stash and coming up with some gems that you'd forgotten about...like the glitter
alphas by K & CO :)

Fun little 3-D Stickers by K&CO and puffy 
dimensional stickers by Martha Stewart, matched the papers perfectly.
Each panel was outlined in a shabby silver tinsel trim!

You must get some of these!  I'm in love with these 3-D Acrylic Flowers
from PRO 31...they have tons of colors and an 
assortment of shapes on hand.

And while you're at it, you must have some of the 
beautiful Wheat Sprays...and what's not to love about
a dear white dove?  They offer small and large sizes.  Did you know
that you can alter the color by adding alcohol inks?  That's a pretty cool fact :)

For hanging, I used the ring that came with the chipboard album 
and decorated them with satin and grosgrain ribbons from PRO 31 DESIGNS
Open a standard paper clip and hook one end through the ring and attach
the other end to whatever you'd like to hang it from.To attach all of the banners together, I used a length of
blue Rose and Sequin Trim and Fabri-Tac. 

Let me know if you have any questions about this project.
I know that photos can be a little deceiving about dimension and those
little details...I'll be happy to share.
Glad to see you today...I appreciate you coming by!
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 July 31, 2012
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Graduation and Cupcakes

It's Thursday all ready...wow!
Today is the last day of high school for my oldest son, Tyler.
Bittersweet.
We were excited to find out that he received a Leadership Scholarship
to the university that he'll be attending this Fall.  What an answer to prayer!
 And I didn't mention before, but he also received the
Bear Varsity Football Leadership Award 
and 
Varsity Baseball Defensive Player of the Year
 at the Athletic Banquet last week.
Eh-hum, in our family we don't call it being a leader, we call it being BOSSY haha!
But we're so proud of him nonetheless :)

(and excuse the shirt...he was in a hurry and didn't have time to properly press it.  I almost crawled
under the table when he walked in lookin' like that...ugh)

Now, onto really important stuff like...
HELLO CUPCAKE
from
Imaginisce
 
It's HELLO CUPCAKE Release Week at Imaginisce Blog...and Release Week means
that there's a giveaway in store :)  Stop by the blog and leave a comment on this week's projects
featuring Hello Cupcake...you just may receive the entire collection for your very own!
PARTY TREAT BAGS



By taking a simple 6x6 sheet of patterned paper, I made these cute and functional goodie bags! 
Hint: Score your top at 1" and fold over to showcase the other pattern; trim with handmade crepe fringe or other trim. Bags measure 2.75"W x 5" H. And not many projects get by me these days without using the i-top punches to create whimsical embellishments.


I printed out several Thank You's on white cardstock and trimmed to create the
little banner.  I use a star punch to create the dovetail on the ends!



The fringe?  Why, it came from my Dot & Whimsy Etsy Shop of course :)



When scoring your papers, score at 1 1/2" and 4 3/8"; this will make your bag
approximately 2 3/4" across.


To finish off, I embellished with party hats that I hand-cut from one of the patterned papers.
I topped them with mini pom poms.  For the handles, I used a very small gauge pipe cleaner.

HOORAY BIRTHDAY BANNER

I know, I know.  This is the only place that I could find to  photograph the banner in its
entirety and with good lighting!  But I have several up-close pictures
to share so that you can visualize HELLO CUPCAKE's abilities


 I used an inexpensive pre-made banner from Hobby Lobby, which included
12 panels sewn together. I cut the banner in half; decorating the first six
 and then gluing the plain banners to the backs after finishing.  This made the
banner extra sturdy and hid all of my sewing :)


I tinkered around with some scratch paper to create the inset for the banner, 
before cutting into my 'good' paper :)  After machine
stitching, I outlined the paper in baker's twine and then embellished each one with
letters and scalloped created from an SVG file (svgcuts.com)


Hello Cupcake is loaded with the cutest Sticker Stackers and die-cuts...you will want 
to eat 'em up!  And of course, I couldn't resist a few polka-dotted buttons!


In finishing, I covered the white sating binding holding the banners together
with an orange grosgrain ribbon!
Now isn't this just a bunch of yumminess?
Hello Cupcake is the perfect collection for any of your party planning and layouts!

**Don't forget:  Comment on each day's posts this week at Imaginisce**
http://www.imaginisceblog.com

I'll be back a little later on to share a few cards with you
(need to let my fingers rest LOL)
Thanks for coming by!
Thursday, May 17, 2012 May 17, 2012
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