Summertime Wreath - Guest Post...

I'm so excited to be helping out Diane of Vintage Zest...her projects have inspired me and I hope I can do the same with this SUPER SIMPLE Summertime Wreath made from supplies you probably have at home.

You will need:

• 12" Styrofoam Wreath (preferably the kind that doesn't flake off)

• Ribbon or Tulle

• 4 sheets of 12x12 Scrapbook Paper (I doubled one of my patterns but you could use 4 different patterns if you want).  I used CTMH's Jubilee Paper Packet, White Daisy Cardstock and Jubilee Complements for the "Summertime" sign.

• 1" push pens

• 3-D Foam Squares

Wrap Wreath with Ribbon or Tulle until all the Styrofoam is covered.

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Cut scrapbook paper into shapes - I used stars and my Cricut Machine but you can hand-cut any shape you want.  I had one sheet of Scrapbook Paper cut into smaller stars for dimension. There are probably a total of 35 stars or so..

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Start pinning one color stars onto wreath using 1" pins.

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Pin another color/pattern of stars onto wreath overlapping slightly.  There should be a solid ring of stars at this point.  

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Adhere the rest of the stars onto the wreath using the 3-D Foam Squares and attach a sign or extra embellishments.

Here some close-ups so you can see the dimension of the stars...

Viola...a CUTE, SIMPLE wreath for any occasion!

Thanks for stopping by...don't forget to head on over to Vintage Zest to see more of Diane's beautiful creations and helpful tips and recipes!

SOUS Die-Cut Challenge - Animals...

I'm so excited that I finally get to show you guys what I've been working on for SOUS - Stuck on U Sketches...

This is my first post as a member of the Die-Cut Design Team...well, technically my second if you count this one {{{here}}}.

What this means is that all my SOUS projects will feature some form of die-cutting!  I am blown away by the talent on this DT as well as our other DTs...Project Life & Sketches!

This week's challenge is to use die-cut Animals...any animal!!!  I chose several, including an insect...lol

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Here's my trio of cards...you can click on any photo to view a larger version!

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***BEE happy***

I used CTMH's PML Cards from the Balloon Ride Collection...chopped it off at 4" and rounded the corners...what a SUPER SIMPLE way of adding some extra pizzazz without all the work!

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I used Brown & Tan Glitter Paper to cut the bee base and the "happy" from...it cuts like butta using my NEW Cricut Explore (I know at some time I'm gonna have to stop saying NEW...especially since I've had it since February...but it still makes me giddy because I'm amazed at how well it cuts!)  The cute little bee is from the many FREE cuts you get with Cricut's Design Space!!!

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Here's a peek at the finished off inside...I used the portion of the PML card I cut off and put it on the inside...never let anything go to waste!!!!

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**** SASSY FOX****

I used some of my FAVORITE paper packets from CTMH...it was a promotional thing a couple of years ago and is retired but I STOCKED UP!  This cute little fox one of the daily FREEBIES over at Miss Kate Cuttables!!!  I visit her site EVERY DAY and download all the freebies!  I've even purchased some...very reasonable!!!

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Again...I picked up my Brown Glitter Paper and cut away..love the shimmery effect it gives.

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Here's a side view so you can see the dimension of the fox...he has 4 layers so he was pretty thick to begin with then I pop-dotted him with some super thin pop-dots.  You can also get a peek at the inside from this view...

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This one is a true PML card...it'll go directly into an Album or I guess I could use it as a card-front...not sure which one I'll do yet.  I used Surf's Up PML Collection (love the little washi tape at the top!)  The duck came from Cricut's Design Space too!

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That cute little duck is layered and pop-dotted for dimension!

Our sponsor this month is Regina over at the Cutting Cafe...she is the NICEST person!  I purchased a few die-cuts from her and had to e-mail her to ask a question.  She held my hand the entire way and even when my questions turned out to be quite dumb, she took the time to walk me through and EVEN re-sent me the cut files so I could use them with Design Space!!!

She has 3 sets up for grabs this month so make sure you play along!  You do NOT want to miss out on this Blog Candy!

You can link up your Animal Die-Cut project here - all entries have to be submitted by the 27th.

#tbt to 2009 CTMH style...

Here's another #tbt to September 2009...

I loved this card when I first made it!!!  I even made a YouTube video showing how I did the distressing...that was back when distressing was becoming popular...lol...to think, what did I do BEFORE distressing!

Here's a peek at the inside...

You can check out the full original post {{{here}}}.

Thanks for stopping by! 

Don't forget to stop by often...I hear there are going to be an increase in PRIZES given away!

Studly Dad with H2H...

This week's challenge over at H2H Challenges is all about STUDS!!!  I took that as the "studly" man in my life...my husband!

With Father's Day right around the corner, I took this opportunity to make a card for him...I know he's gonna laugh!

Here are some close-ups of each card...

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and here's a peak at the inside of each...I went really simple with both of them and just added washi tape!

I hope you head on over to the H2H Blog and see what the other Design Team Members have to share...and play along with us when you get a chance!  This challenge, as well as the others for June will be open 'till June 30th!

#tbt CTMH style...

I decided, since I post #tbt pictures on IG and FB, I might as well do some CTMH #tbt posts here too!

This one is from the Summer of 2008 and I LOVED this paper packet and especially the stamp set, but if you're a regular reader, you already know that!

You can see the original post {{{here}}}...there are a few more cards and a layout.  It was made for a Swap so the layout is pretty bare.

What #tbt projects do you enjoy looking at every once in a while?