Sunday, December 30, 2012

Anything But a Card Challenge #9- Sisterly Love...

It's time for week 2 of Challenge #9 at Anything But a Card.  We've made it so easy for you to play along with this challenge! The challenge is Anything Goes or Your favorite project from 2012. Now how simple is that! I hope that you will find time to link up a new or favorite project this week.  The design team has done a wonderful job with their submissions as well, so be sure to stop by and check them out.

I had something of a crafter's block going on the week before Christmas.  I managed to complete all of my projects but kept putting off my gift for my sisters.  I really wanted these to be special and was hoping my mojo would return before Christmas day.  I finally broke down on Christmas eve and decided these had to be finished one way or another.  I printed out the pictures I wanted to use and noticed that red was a focal color in both photographs.  Then I started the daunting task of choosing papers.  After discarding several options, I settled on the retired Sending Love DSP. I love the glittery accents on this specialty paper! Apparently this was just the jump start I needed. As I played with the paper patterns I started visualizing each little frame and the whole project fell into place.


I even manage to squeeze some sneak peeks of new products onto this! Of course, using the retired paper helped reduce my growing stack of DSP, and that's always a good thing. Gotta make room for new stuff!

The flower trim in this picture is one of the new products
available in the spring catalog, available January 3rd!
Vintage yumminess!!

I used three glimmer paper hearts symbolizing the 3 sisters.

Another new product-Real Red Core'dinations paper!

Well that's it for me!  I'm off to do a little more organizing of my crafting table (imagine an explosion in a paper crafting store...)  and then hopefully work on a few ideas that have been floating in my brain.  I hope you had a wonderful December and managed to share some crafty goodness with others!  May your new year be filled with happiness, health, and peace! 

Project Recipe: Cardstock-real red core'dinations, very vanilla, Sending Love DSP (ret), red glimmer paper, Stamp Sets-Joyous Celebrations (oval frame), Fabulous Phrases, Ink-real red, chocolate chip, Accessories-frame from Hobby Lobby (1/2 price sale!!), full heart punch, large oval punch, Holiday Frame embossing folder, sanding system, vanilla flower trim, Victoria crochet trim, 'sisters' metal embellishment from my stash

12 comments:

  1. Sometimes pressure works the best. I am sure your sisters loved their pieces. They are so full of life and colour. Happy New Year to you Margaret and here's to a creative 2013!

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  2. Oh I love how you did the printers tray and I am sure your sister did too.

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  3. These are just fabulous, Margaret - I love how you've combined the papers inspired by the photographs, and the hearts symbolising the three sisters are a wonderful touch.

    I know exactly what you mean about Mojo running away when it gets put on the spot for something special... (I'm much happier just playing without a target) but you really pulled this one out of the bag!

    A very happy New Year to you... hope 2013 brings you all you are hoping for!
    Alison x

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  4. I'm sure your sisters adore these beautiful (that flower trim is gorgeous!!!!!) made with love gifts; makes me wish I had a crafty sister =)

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  5. What a fabulous project and great gift idea! Know this will be treasured forever! Really like the DP you used on here.
    Lynn

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  6. Ohhh so pretty- and love the flower trim and red coordinations card stock. I may have to order some myself. What a great gift- so thoughtful and meaniningful!

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  7. Oh this is a gem! I think it will be treasured for a long time to come!

    Happy 2013, my friend - and blessings for the new year! 0xoxo

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  8. Thank you for your sweets comments Margaret!
    This frame is - AWESOME!! What a great idea, it looks great!!! Thanx for the inspiration :) Happy new year to you!

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  9. Oh Margaret, I just know your sisters loved them!! What a wonderful idea. Reminds me of the shadow box of mementos that my Mom and I made when I was in high school. We loved having it hang on the wall for years and years.

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  10. Oh this is so lovely Margaret! So I'm not the only one whose crafty area is in need of organizing? :P Happy New Year!

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  11. This is lovely.....I love that flower trim!!! (I need to seriously use up some pattern paper myself!!)

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  12. I love this project and the symbolism behind the three hearts. :) I'm a big fan and I am sure your sisters loved it! Hugs

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