I realized I never did show the fun projects I made as Christmas presents. This first one is my favorite -- The quote slips into photo corners, and there's an envelope on the back of the frame with a bunch more quotes so my SIL can change them out from time to time. I love how it turned out! I started with a $1 frame from Michaels, then used Basic Grey paper -- LOVE this Ambrosia line -- Fancy Pants chipboard, and a Making Memories Pin. The butterfly is cut from some of the PP. I designed the quote on my computer.>
My second project was something special for my mom and dad. This is to hang by a pretty tile portrait of my sister Carissa, who passed away last spring. I took an MDF plaque, spray painted the bottom layer with gold, then added crackle finish before applying the cream layer. I love the effect of the gold peeking through the cream. I cut the vinyl with my Cricut and Sure Cuts a Lot.
It's no secret that I love a challenge blog -- it seems like the only time I get projects done is if I have a deadline! And thanks to my new scrappin' friend Brooke Stockman (whose blog is very much worth checking out on its own), I've discovered two new blogs I'll definitely be participating in:
Mojo Monday -- a new card challenge every Monday, with prizes the first Monday of each month
Cinema Saturday Creative Challenge -- weekly challenges using great movies as inspiration. I think this one will really get my creative juices flowing!
10 comments:
TomiAnnie, You have made such lovely things, especially for your family. And you have a lovely blog. I have a LOVELY BLOG AWARD for you!!!!
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BettyBee
I'm so sorry you lost your sister, but this is such a pretty project for your parents. I'm sure they will cherish it, just as they do their memories of your sister. I found your blog through an SCAL Google Alert, It's great, so I'm going to subscribe. :-)
wow, very pretty....blessings to you
What a beautiful gift Tomi! I love this! WONDERFUL idea and very creative!!!
Hey Tomi... I guess we found Mojo Monday atthe same time... I posted a card dfor their latest challenge there.LOL I love what you did ith the frame, and being able to change the sentiment is awesome.. Girly... go to my blog, I left an award for you... HUGS..SK :)
This is gorgeous! What a wonderful way to honor your sister.....: )
Tomiannie, your work is beautifully done, and as a token I have left you a little something on my blog.
Rue
Tomi, these are such beautiful gifts for your family. I hope that you and yours are doing great and that little Eliza is growing like a weed....is she cutting teeth yet?? Hannah is....
Anyway, I have left you a lovely award on my blog....stop by to check it out...
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{{{Hugs}}}
Amy
Thanks for the sweet words.. It's so fun to see all the love you share with you family... How cool. I can't wait to visit with you and hear more about you sweet sister Carissa..
I LOVE the card you made for your DAD he is really going to love it.. What a cute daughter you are.
I't fun to see you using you Stampin'Up stamps and I have seen a lots of great idead i can use with cute sets I have forgotten about.
Lastly I really need to use my Cricut more and cute come vinly..
Hugs
Brooke
Your heaven plaque is so special. Thank you for posting it!
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