My kids are on spring break so I haven’t had a ton of blog time this week…
or even had much time to do a lot of crafting.
But I did get these two crafts done last weekend…
at least I am getting these posted before the deadline.
The first one is a card that I did for the
Embellish card challenge.
I make cards all the time but they are never manly.
This challenge made me think outside my box.
I am so thrilled with how this turned out.
I also came across this fun challenge at
The Tattered Tab.
I even conned my BFF Missy to do it along with me!
You had to use three household items
cereal box, twine, and paint chips.
Mine isn’t a new idea but hey I used all three items.
I cut a wreath shape out,
wrapped it in twine,
cut flowers out of paint chips.
(side note…I finally got my cuttlebug out…
and I LOVE IT!!!!!)
I don’t know why I haven’t used it…
now I want to buy lots more dies for it!!!!!
Paper Trey Ink here I come to buy more dies!!!!
AmieAnn says
March 31, 2011 at 11:39 PMThis is sooo freaking adorable! Loving all the spring colors and the pretty paper flowers! So glad you played along with 3 items too!
Leah says
March 31, 2011 at 11:44 PMI agree- it seems so much harder to make “manly” cards but this one is very fun!
And I love the wreath- how clever, and what a pretty new decoration for spring!
PS. Thanks for the encouragement on all my tests – I made it through them and am looking forward to the weekend!
Jayna Rae says
April 1, 2011 at 3:36 AMAwesome card. My sister-in-law made one similar for my brother’s first Father’s Day a few years back. Men so often are forgotten.
More importantly, your wreath is AWESOME!!! I love it. some copying may occur if time allows.
Mrs. C says
April 1, 2011 at 8:12 AMGlad you conned me, that was fun! Of course your stuff is soo cute!!
≼mE aNd mY tℎrIfTy IdEaS≽ says
April 1, 2011 at 11:29 AMso pretty and creative!
Maggie says
April 1, 2011 at 12:31 PMLove the wreath, I can hardly believe that you created it just from those items. Amazing and so inspirational, I have to have a go myself.
carissa @ lowercase letters says
April 1, 2011 at 1:08 PMgreat card and beautiful wreath!!! you are so good at whipping things up!
poindextr says
April 1, 2011 at 1:33 PMLOVE your wreath. There are lots and lots of wreaths all over the internet and this one really charms me!! I heart it! And paper flowers? my favorite. It’s perfection!! Hope you don’t mind, but I’ll be making one for my kitchen. My kitchen door is bare. And so sad. Needs an accessory and this is JUST the thing! Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂
Shore Girl says
April 1, 2011 at 1:56 PMOh Wow — you did AWESOME with the challenge!! I wanted to participate, but didn’t have any paint chips.
I love this wreath – so very pretty!
emilysnan says
April 1, 2011 at 2:58 PMhiya i am maggie and i am visiting from 5 mins for mom , i am your newest follower too . what a great cards and that wreath for 3 items thursday is FAB. you would never guess it was just from string cereal pack and colour chips wow x x tfs
hope to see you at mine sometime (check out my cards )
xmaggiex
Tabitha says
April 1, 2011 at 1:36 PMVery pretty!!! I like this original version of the wreaths that everybody’s doing!! So cute!
Mindy says
April 1, 2011 at 6:38 PMoh my darling wreath!! you are amazing!
Pure Heart says
April 2, 2011 at 1:40 AMsuper cute1
Aimee K. says
April 2, 2011 at 2:59 AMThat turned out so cute – no one will ever guess what you used to make it – definitely thrifty and cute!
Charlene Austin says
April 2, 2011 at 3:47 AMOK so I’m totally here to comment on your wicked guy card. Great job but hellooooooo your twine wreath art work is amazing. I’m in awe. And you do recipes?? Oh am I glad I found you!! Thank you so much for playing along in the Embellish Challenge.
Christina @ The Tattered Tag says
April 7, 2011 at 5:04 PMNow your wreath is not only creative but adorable!! Thanks so much for linking to Three Item Thursday last week. Hope you will be sharing another creative project today. 🙂
Drop by The Tattered Tag
Kristi says
April 8, 2011 at 12:43 AMI featured ya again. I just love this!
http://thespeckleddog.blogspot.com/2011/04/favorite-things-friday-no-18.html