Dot & Whimsy

The time is here...time for the Your Scrapbook Stash Blog Hop...let's go!

You should be here from Kristin's blog.

Shellye (me)

We will EACH be posting twice between today and Friday, July 29th.  In order to qualify for 20 chances to win a prize, be sure to comment on the two blog posts from each blog...the actual YSS blog will be giving away FOUR GRAND PRIZES of a brand NEW RELEASE from Fancy Pants :)

But (for those of you new to blog hops, like me!) you must, must, must leave a comment on the actual posts regarding Your Scrapbook Stash's Blog Hop.
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1.Take your desired amount of crochet trim or ribbon;  I used about 2 foot of The Girl's Paperie JUBILEE crochet trim.

2. From the right end, fold the edge of the trim over to the left (as shown in photo #1).  Leave about a 2" tail.

3. Next, fold the folded edge again to the left (you may do this a couple of times, depending on the width of the material used.) Photo #2.

4. Hold the folded end in your right hand securely and the longer length of trim in your left hand. 

5. With the left hand, begin turning the trim as you work counter-clockwise against the trim held in your right hand. Photo #3.

6. Continue folding the trim as you create the desired 'petal' looks. It maybe necessary to add a little dab of fabric glue between layers to secure it as you're working.

7. Once you've reached the desired look, snip off any remaining ribbon and carefully glue down with fabric glue.  Attach to a felt or paper circle.  Your Scrapbook Stash NOW carries GLUBBERS from Cosmo Cricket, which make the ideal base for your fabric flowers.

Embellish as desired.  I also used the seam binding, cabochon and pennant from The Girl's Paperie Jubliee line :)

Enjoy the HOP...see you soon!

Nothing like some 100 degree (plus) weather to get ya sweatin' a little!  The precise reason that SUMMER is No.4 on my list of favorite seasons grrrrrrr

1. Fall

2. Spring

3. Winter

4. Summer

The only thing I like about Summer?  My favorite season is right behind it :)

So, with the heat index rising, I get to spend more time here at the crafty desk...gettin' my craft on!

I finished the cutest page for a challenge at the Lemonade and Layouts Crop.  The challenge was to use as many circles as possible on a page.  These are actually some older photos of my middle son, Zach, but they go perfectly with the new Liberty line from Bo Bunny (and is also a part of the Back Porch Memories July Medley Kit...thanks Paula for the extra goodies!)

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There's nothing like killing two birds with one stone (as the saying goes).  I had to create another card for I Heart {Ippity} as well as Your Scrapbook Stash's July Design Team projects.  I knew that I wanted to use the stamp of a sweet pear motif baring the word "thanks" etched into the design (from the New Season, New Wonder Unity Stamp Set).  I also wanted to use The Girl's Paperie Jubliee collection...so here's what happened:

Aren't the colors yummy and summery?!?  Every time I glimpse at that gorgeous sorbet plaid paper, I have a flashback to childhood.  There must have been a skirt or a shirt that I wore similar to the pattern...I can't quite put my finger on it though (it'll hit me one night, about 1 A.M. when I'm trying to sleep).

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I have an adorable tutorial to show tomorrow...stay tuned!  It's easy, easy and just in time for your back-to-school, Halloween and Christmas projects :)  If you've collected tin or clear pails, this is  your chance to put them to use.

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I'm slowly adding photos to my new blog pages: Layouts and Paper Projects.  Years-worth of crafting have lent to a passel of photographs...whew, I've been a busy, busy girl ☺

Headed out to the grocery store to pick up a few things for taco salad tonight.  We haven't visited with the parents in well over a week and the kids are thinking they need a dip in the tepid swimming pool.

See ya'll tomorrow!