Patriotic Banner - 4th of July!

Ugh...I can't believe it is already July....where has the summer gone?  Things here are crazy busy with swim, and the season is flying by.   I haven't hardly taken any photos of the children...hopefully today as we are headed to the beach in a bit.  

Well, today I wanted to share this banner I made for Core'dinations.  I love the Basics Patterned papers...they are so fun and suit my every paper need.  OMG....and the new Tim Holtz Metallics....swoon!  They are gorgeous to say the least.  

Patriotic Banner Supplies:

• Core Basics Patterned Papers - Dark Blue Stripe, Dark Blue Small Dot, Red Plaid, Red Flower
• Tim Holtz Metallic Kraft Core Silver
• Polka Dot Pops - White Pearl with White Polkadot
• Circle Cutter, Circle Template, or Electronic Cutting device
• Star punch, electronic cutter, or star die
• Twine

Step 1:  Cut Patterned papers into circle shapes.  I chose to alternate the pattern by doing some large red and some large blue.  The largest circles were cut to 6 inches.  The white Polka Dot Pops to 4 inches and the inside circles to 3 inches.  I cut enough circles to make 8 completed pennants. (four of each color and eight of the white).

Step 2:  Cut 16 stars from the Tim Holtz Metallic Kraft Core paper.  Don't those stars look like metal?  I have a project in mind for more of this paper, as soon as I find the time.

Step 3:  Assemble your circles by layering the colored circles.   I created a large red circle with a blue center...

and a large blue circle with a red center, glue securely.  How fun is the mix of patterns.  There is something like 150 different papers in the set.  crazy, huh.

 Step 4:  Fold each set of circles in half and attach one of the Tim Holtz Metallic Kraft Core stars on each half.

Step 5:  Place twine through the folded circles and adhere the circle closed.  Be sure to add plenty of adhesive as you don't want your banner to unfold or your layers to peel back.

This little banner is so much fun, and by having the design on both sides it can easily be used in any location.

Patriotic Pinwheels

Hey everyone! Hooray for the almost weekend!  w00t w00t!

Ok well, enough of that..the fourth of July is coming and I had to share with you this fun little pinwheel I made using some older Echo Park paper and Rhinestone Sticker Sheets from the Buckle Boutique. that I cut with an older Sizzix die.

I started out by cutting and assembling the base for my pinwheel.

Begin with a square.  Fold your corners so that you get marks on the diagonals.  Cut in from the edge leaving about 1 inch to the center.

Then all you need to do is fold every other corner and gather at the center.  I used a brad to hold these corners down.

Now for the fun part.  Creating the rhinestone medallion in the center.  I used one of my Sizzix circle dies and the clear Dazzling Diamonds.  Love this sheet...totally my fave.  So versatile.

Then I cut the Sizzix flag with white cardstock, followed by blue and red Dazzling Diamonds rhinestone sticker sheets.

It is really easy to cut these gel rhinestones with a favorite pair of scissors.

I cut out the parts I needed and layered the flag pieces together.  Finishing with sticking them in the center of the circle.  Love!!!!

In the end I took out the white star I had cut and let the rhinestones show through from the back.  It was simple to add a nail through the papers and into a dowel to allow the pinwheel to spin.

Hugs. 

Laugh - The Sampler

Hey everyone!  today I want to share with you a project I made using the February kit from the Sampler.  This kit is already sold out, but I wanted to be sure and share with you anyway.

 Sorry about the funky photos...we have been having some crazy weather and the lighting is just weird.  I think I really need to break out the light box.  It is that time.

I found a fun sketch over at Pagedrafts  and thought I would give it a go.  

Thanks for stopping by.


Hugs.