Sizzix Triple Play Blog Hop–Beauty Bloom
November 18, 2010 at 11:41 am 18 comments
Today’s Sizzix die is Flower, Beauty Bloom # 655455, designed by licensed artist and all-around great person Brenda Pinnick. The flowers can be used individually, layered, flat, curled, whole or split into petals…the options are only limited by imagination!
Since my last 2 hop projects had a neutral base, I decided to go with color this week. Lots of color. To make this tussy-mussy-style gift holder, I started by painting the paper-mache cone a bright green (Americana Citron Green, by DecoArt). Brenda was nice enough to send along some die-cut samples of her new fabric line “Couleur Vie” and some of National Non-Woven’s bamboo felt in coordinating colors along with the pieces cut from cardstock. I added a bracket shape cut from Brenda’s fabric and one of her other dies (coming to the hop soon!), and layered two yellow felt flowers that I dotted with gold Stickles.
After painting one of my corrugated kraft letters (Deja Views, love these letters!) in the same green paint, I layered the monogram and additional felt and fabric Beauty Blooms using Helmar’s Liquid Scrap Dots to add dimension and keep the layers level. A ribbon handle finishes the package, which is just the right size for a pair of earrings, candy treats, or other small gift.
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Until next time…
C.
Entry filed under: crafts, events, friends, projects. Tags: Americana acrylic paint, Brenda Pinnick, Couleur Vie, die cut projects, gift box, Helmar Adhesives, Henry Glass fabric, National Non-Wovens felt, Sizzix big shot, Sizzix Triple Play Blog Hop, tussy mussy.


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Jen Goode | November 18, 2010 at 12:04 pm
So fancy! I love the colors and the fun in it all – the letter J is my favorite!
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Phyllis Dobbs | November 18, 2010 at 12:51 pm
Great project – I love the arrangement of flowers!
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mrscummingsrx | November 18, 2010 at 1:48 pm
co cute! the pink zebra is my favorite
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Angel | November 18, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Oh thats Cute…
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Cheryl | November 18, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Love your project!!! So cheerful and bright!
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Plaid Crafts | November 18, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Oh, fun! This is great! -Mod Podge Amy
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Brenda Pinnick | November 18, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Carla, I never ever get tired of tussy mussys and your’s is so stinkin’ cute! I love how you layered the elements and added in a monogram for personalization! Good work on the color, too! ; )
sending love back atcha…thanks for using my beauty bloom die cuts!
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Vicki O'Dell | November 18, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Love the colors and the not so traditional gift wrap! Great job!
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Melony Bradley | November 18, 2010 at 4:19 pm
This would look great hanging on my neighbors doors with some homemade cookies in it. Love the colors you picked
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Karen B. | November 18, 2010 at 4:22 pm
This is so bright and cheerful! What a fun package for J to receive!
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Veronica | November 18, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Carla, the letter needs to be V for me….haha
Love the color & the way you used the flowers. So fun looking!
Veronica
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Theresa Cifali | November 18, 2010 at 7:04 pm
I love the bright, friendly colors.
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gscrapbooks | November 18, 2010 at 7:14 pm
So cool! Love the fun colors.
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Madeline Arendt | November 18, 2010 at 7:35 pm
Love the idea and colors!
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Roxi Phillips | November 18, 2010 at 11:29 pm
I love cones and your great color choices!
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Gabrielle | November 19, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Adorable project! This would be a great idea for a fall table!
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Einat Kessler | November 19, 2010 at 1:05 pm
What a fun project. I love it!
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eileen hull | November 25, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Oh cool project Carla. I missed this last week. Love it!