Dot & Whimsy

A happy Monday to you!

I'm up today on the WeR Memory Keepers Blog

with a layout using the new "Flower Girl" Collection:

PLUS, WeR is having a GIVEAWAY of this collection!

Visit the blog post --HERE-- to see the full layout AND find out how 

you can enter to win the "Flower Girl" Collection!

Comments will be taken until April 22nd...good luck!

Greetings!  I'm happy to be sharing one of my most recent crafts for

"Little Man" Stacked Blocks

using the new "Little Man" Collection featuring bright colors and sweet artwork!

Need a baby shower or first birthday centerpiece?  Try your hand at this oh-so-easy project!

 For the boxes, I started with a basic box cutting file from the Silhouette Design Store 

 and kraft cardstock from Carta Bella. The finished boxes measure 4”, 2.75” and 2” square.  The boxes were assembled and then five mats were cut from patterned paper for each box. 

 I used matching chalk inks to shade the edges, but you may try a walnut ink if you’re going for more of a distressed look!  Next, just adhere the mats to the four sides and tops of the boxes.

 Now, let’s embellish with goodies from the collection such as cardstock stickers, 

die-cuts and enamel dots. 

For the sides of the bottom box, I used left over kraft cardstock and the largest Scallop 

Nesting Die (measures 3.25”) to cut out four of the shapes.  Next, I die-cut four 3”circles

 from Side B of the “Plaid” Paper and attached them to the center of the scallops for

 foam adhesive.  For the front, center scallop, the “Boys Rule” Journal Card

  was cut into a 3” circle.

The middle box was embellished with various cardstock stickers and then layered with

 smaller star stickers.  To the top box, I die cut three of the medium-sized star from the

 “Dream Big” Die Set.  They were attached with foam adhesive and then embellished

 with a medium blue enamel dot. 

A hole punch was used to create a hole in the top of the box and a small piece of paper 

straw was glued into place.  A chenille pom pom was a added, along with a banner

 stick and some twine.

Buttons from my stash, larger die-cut stars layered with smaller star stickers were

 used in completing the fun look!  A grand keepsake for any “Little Man” in your life!

Are you ready to get started on your own "Little Man" project? 

 Echo Park Paper would  like to help you get started by offering one lucky

 blog reader a 6x6 "Little Man" Paper Pad!

(This is not a giveaway from www.shellyemcdaniel.com; comments here are not counted)

Thank you and good luck!

Happy middle-of-the-week, friends!

I'm up at Simple Stories Blog today with a couple of 

projects...one being the card that I made with the Unity co-branded

stamp, which I posted here just the other day.

And just in case you missed what {Summer Fresh} is all about...

 That's right...calico, gingham, burlap, chevron, dots and plaids.

Motifs of mason jars, red wagons, pinwheels, sunshine and fluffy clouds.

Ahhhh, summer!

Here's one of my projects:

 I first painted the frame a beautiful ( by Pink Paislee/Tattered Angels) Cardinal Red. 

After measuring the inset of the frame, I cut the desired patterned papers to size and

 then machine-stitched together.  Strips for the sides of the inset were cut from the

 Sunshine & Happiness patterned paper. I love the "keep calm" sayings, so this

 particular 4x6 vertical journaling card was perfect for the focal point.

 Next, I wanted to add some dimension to the collage. 

 I hand-cut the sweet air balloon and cloud  motif from one of the 2x12 border strips.

  I then embellished with a couple of wooden buttons, layered flower and leaves. 

 Because I cut the balloon away from the basket,

 I thought adding a bit of baker's twine for the ropes would be just the right touch :)

From the same 2x12 border strip, I hand-cut the sun and clouds and

 grouped them to the top left of the collage. In finishing, I made a generous bow

 and attached it to the top.  I also included a jute hanger so that I may hang it from a hanger or knob!

Ain't it suh-weet!

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 And I just went to the mailbox and got THIS today...oh.my.wow.
May's Kit-Of-The-Month (KOTM)
 and we just received a peek of June's KOTM...I simply can't wait!
If you love Unity and love stampin', then sign-up today for some
"LOVE in an instant!"

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I'll be sharing details very soon, along with an invitation that I just couldn't pass up!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Blessings~