DIY Grapevine Wreath

I decided to take a stab at making a grapevine wreath using artificial flowers. This is definitely not my area of expertise. More up my BFF's alley. I bought the wreath, artificial flowers and burlap at Hobby Lobby. Everything was on sale for 50% off except the wreath which I used a 40% off coupon to buy. All supplies were just under $20. These wreaths are going for $50 plus on Etsy and about the same at the local craft stores. Kinda ridiculous when you can put one together yourself in a couple hours and for half the cost. I used a hot glue gun to put it together. I'm quite pleased with the outcome!! 

Pinterest Project - Photo Wreath

Hello!

It has been waaaaay too long since I've posted. Going to make a serious effort to post weekly. It is challenge juggling work, 3 kids, their academics and athletics and life!! But no excuses. I love to create and I need to make time to do the things that make me happy. And I vaguely remember that this blog makes me happy!! LOL.

That being said, I'd like to share with you a photo wreath I created based upon a pin from 36 weeks back! Proof that you never know what pins...new or old...will be motivation to create. The wreath that inspired me can be found over at the Thistlewood Farms blog. The bow inspiration came from On Sutton Place. Huge thanks to my BFF Julie from Crea8ted by Juls for sending that simple bow tutorial my way!

My Supplies:
24 inch Wreath (Hobby Lobby)
Various 2 x 3 Frames (Dollar Tree and Michael's)
Photos (Printed at home)
Floral Wire
Zebra Wired Burlap
Hot Glue

Here are a few of photos of the finished wreath. I think it turned out quite lovely and was very excited to give it to my SIL tonight. Hope she loved it!!

 

CCC #67

Hello! Today I have my CCC #67 card to share with you. The challenge this week is to make a card for spring using any cartridge but only the colors pink, green and white. Be sure to head on over to the blog to check out all of the great cards DT #2 has created to inspire you!

I decided to make an Easter card because when I think of spring I think of Easter, chocolate bunnies, Peeps and my all time favorite...Cadberry Eggs! I used the Doodlecharms cart and cut the bunny at 3 1/2" and his pink nose at 4".

Have a great day!!

Cricut Cardz Challenge #65

This weeks Cricut Cardz Challenge is to make a tall card (9" x 4") using any cartridges, theme or colors you'd like. Be sure to stop by the CCC blog to check out all of the fab cards Design Team #2 has created to inspire you for this challenge! Hope you decide to play along with us!

I have to be honest with you, I have NEVER made a tall card. Not sure why. I chose to make a baby card using a cut from New Arrival that Janis, one of my CCC sisters, sent me as part of a cut swap. I just love this little white onesie. I used Recollections card stock and My Mind's Eye patterned paper, ribbon is American Crafts, charm is from Michael's. I used my Sizzix and Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder to dry emboss the cream piece.

Have a great day!!

CCC #63

Hello! This weeks challenge over at the Cricut Cardz Blog is to make a card for St. Patrick's Day using any carts but NO SHAMROCKS!! Hop on over to the blog to check out all the great inspiration DT #2 has created for this challenge.

I used Paper Doll Dress Up (Pot) and Create A Critter (Rainbow Heart) for my cuts. The rainbow originally had a heart in the position of the pot but cut it off. I had to get creative becasue I didn't have very many St. Patrick's Day cuts on my carts. The pot is cut at 6" and the rainbow at 4". I used all Recollections cardstock except for the piece of patterened paper which in My Mind's Eye (Girl Stack). I added Ranger Stickles in Gold and Distress Stickles in Antique Linen for the gold. Stamp Sentiment is Stamin' Up! as is the oval and scallop oval punches.

Cricut Cardz Challenge #61

Hello! I'm here today with my design team inspiration card for this weeks Cricut Cardz Challenge. For challenge #61 you need to make a Valentine's Day card using any carts but only the colors blue, green and white. Head on over to the CCC blog to check out all the awesome cards Design Team #2 has created!

For my card I used the Graphically Speaking and Mini Monograms carts. I went clean and simple. I had originally planned on giving this card to my Valentine but then I added the going. May not work for a guy now, huh?? Oh well!

Cricut Cardz Challenge #59

Hello! I'm here with the design team inspiration card I created for Cricut Cardz Challenge #59. This weeks challenge is to make a Valentine's Day card for a child using any cartridges or colors. Please hop on over to the CCC blog to check out all the great inspiration DT #2 had created for you!!

For my card I used the Create A Critter and Storybook carts. The patterned paper is K & Company. Cardstock is Recollections. Stamp is from the $1 bin at Michael's.

Cricut Cardz Challenge #57

Hello! And Happy New Year!! I am here today with Cricut Cardz Challenge #57. This weeks challenges is to use any cartridge and any theme but only the colors red, black and white. Head over to the CCC blog to check out all the wonderful inspiration DT #2 has made.

I used Simply Sweet and Doodlecharms to make a set of 3 A2 sized Valentine's Day cards. They were super simple to make. The sentiments remind me of conversation hearts...a Valentine's Day staple.

Memory Board

Hello.

A friend of mine at work inspired me to make memory boards for my girls' rooms. She was working on a zebra print with purple memory board for a teenager she knows. I decided to make my oldest daughter, Isabella, a "shabby chic" memory board to match her white bedroom furniture and shabby chic bedding from Target. I picked out the fabric and she picked out the bright pink ribbon, we picked out the buttons together. I used a canvas style bulletin board for the base and layered with craft batting then the fabric. I attached the batting/fabric and ribbon with a staple gun. All products were bought at Joann Fabric.

One down, two to go!!

Cricut Cardz Challenge #55

Hello! Today I have my Design Team Inspiration for CCC #55 to share with you. The challenge this week is to make a Christmas card with a mini banner on the front, using any cartridges or colors. Hop on over to the blog to check out all the great cards DT #2 has created. As always, we hope you decide to play along with us!!

Supplies:

Cricut Expression

Straight From The Nest & Storybook Cartridge

Patterned Paper - My Mind's Eye Wonderful Winter Glittered Pages

Blue & Green Cardstock - Bazzill Dotted Swiss

White & Red Cardstock - Recollections

Offray Grosgrain Red 1/8" Ribbon

Cuts:

Straight From The Nest

Banner cut at 2"

Banner-s cut at 2"

Storybook

Letters and Shadow cut at 1"