Dot & Whimsy

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Today is the big day. Glad to be in on this wonderful Blog Hop presented by the talented ladies of Paper Issues Creative Team.

**GIVE-A-WAY GIVE-A-WAY**

My prize donation will be THREE skeins of my very popular --On The Fringe-- Handmade Crepe Paper Fringe from Dot & Whimsy I have a huge assortment of colors schemes to choose from...as the winner, you will get to pick your favorite three

I love scrapbooking and card-making, but my true passion is altering stuff :)  So, I will be bringing you a cute, fast and fun little project, Owl Straw Topper just in time for Halloween, Fall or Thanksgiving...this guy is very versatile.

•Scrapbook paper; 2 patterns

•Label punch (2.25"H x 1.5"wide)

•1" round punch

•Two 1/2" round corduroy brads (or any design)

•Two 1/8" round black pom-pom balls

•One piece of candy corn; trimmed to 1/2" long

•Mini tag 

•Jute or twine

Other: scissors, permanent pen, plastic or paper straws, hole punch, fabric glue and permanent adhesive

This is easy, easy, easy :)  

1- Punch paper with label punch

2- Using the hole punch, create two holes 1/8" from the top and bottom of the label punched paper

3- Using the 1" round punch, punch one circle from coordinating paper; cut in half and glue one piece to each side of the label (as shown).

4- Insert the two brads approximately 3/4" from the top; center the brads side-by-side.  Using fabric glue, add the pom poms to the brads (as shown).

5- Cut candy corn to 1/2" in length (or as desired).  Glue just below eyes.

6- Carefully insert straw through holes.  

7- If desired, add a small name tag and attach to the top with jute, ribbon or baker's twine

That's it!  Think of using these for party favors, place-cards or as a package tie-on!

I hope that you enjoy this simple and sweet project; please email me if you have any questions :)

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to leave a comment to be in the drawing for a prize!

It's cloudy and a glorious 64 degrees...ahhhhhh!  But, that's not necessarily the entire reason for the title of my post :)

I try to keep up with all of the 'trends' and 'hot colors' of the season.  Seems like yellow and gray are amongst the hottest color trends this year; if you follow the newest releases in scrapbooking, then you're probably familiar with Authentique's Blissful

I found that the color combination soon began to grow on me so why not make some crepe fringe to match? You can now find --Rain or Shine-- Handmade Crepe Paper Fringe at my Dot & Whimsy Etsy shop!  Colors of marigold, gray and white have been machine-stitched, doubled, machine-stitched again and then carefully handcut to create a fun and festive fringe.

On a BETTER note, tomorrow we are hosting a fantastically fun BLOG HOP at Paper Issues.  

  My prize give-a-way? One winner will receive THREE skeins of --On The Fringe-- Handmade Crepe Paper Fringe!  I have tons of color schemes; you get to pick your very own three :)  What do you do with fringe?  The fringe that I make isn't necessarily the kind that you hang from the rafters;  rather, I created this fringe to outline the tops of baskets and bags, to add a little pizazz to cards and scrapbook pages, or to embellish party hats, clay figurines and prim dolls...there are literally tons of possibilities.  Everyone seems to ♥ ♥ ♥ tha FRINGE!

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I have some more FUN news!  It seems like so many of my Paper Issues, My Scrapbook Nook and Your Scrapbook Stash gals are getting in on  a lot of Design Team action...Doodle Bug, American Crafts, Pebbles...whew!  I'm very excited for ALL of my friends; well-deserved :)

So, for me?  I've been asked to be a Guest Designer at Kraft Outlet.  Oh. My. Goody.  Have you visited? 

This girl LOVES some kraft goodness ♥  It's a staple in my stash.  

My design month will be March 2012...I'm all ready looking forward to it...I will get a head-start by doing a little shopping beforehead LOL

Okay, all!  I will be back tomorrow bright and early to get things going for the Blog Hop!  I hope you stop by...lots of prizes and cool tutorials broken down into Scrapbook/Art Journal, Altered Project (me) and Cards...so whatever your heart desires, we've got you covered :)

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!

It's nice to dream of a Winter Wonderland when we're in the midst of a relentless summer heat. Call me crazy, but yes, I have my Christmas tunes playing on Pandora ♪♫ fa-la-la-la-la ♪♫ And not just any ole Christmas tunes...we're talking Bing, Nat and Frank...oh yea-uh!  Nothing more soothing to the fretted soul than some bea-u-ti-ful music ♥

To go along with my holly-jolly mood, I have been toiling away at the paper-crafting since Wednesday...lucky to be me hehehe!  I did have to take a detour yesterday afternoon for the yearly eye exam and (blech) trip to Wal-Mart. It's been well over a month since I've filled the buggy to the top, but frequent trips to the local Dollar General and grocery store just weren't cuttin' it anymore...you know how that is.  

And my newest card creation...thinking that I may add this (as well as some of my other cards) to my Etsy shop...it's gettin' bare over there :)

Just about time for the newest BLOG HOP at Your Scrapbook Stash.  I'm so excited...my very first hop!

Here's the order in which the Hop will run:

Shellye McDaniel (<----that's me!)

Yvonne Yam 

Start out at YSS's Blog on Tuesday morning;  be sure to leave a comment at each place that you stop so that you'll be in the running for some fabulous prizes!  There are TWENTY chances to win plus a couple of super-de-duper GRAND PRIZES up for grabs (*hint* it's a New Release from Fancy Pants...oye!)

I'll see you back here on Tuesday :) 

TTFN...and a HAPPY WEEKEND to you!