Pinwheel Party with Embellish by Dena - Darice

Hi everyone! Today I wanted to share with you a project I did for Darice using more of the gorgoues Little Azalea patterned papers from Embellish by Dena. These papers are so bright and cheerful, I couldn't resist making a few pinwheels for my friend's daughters to play with.

PAPER PINWHEEL SUPPLIES:

• Dena Designs Little Azalea Patterned Papers 12×12 or 6×6
• Small Brads
• Hot Glue
• Paper Straws

Step 1. Begin by selecting coordinating patterns from the Embellish by Dena Little Azalea paper pad.  I chose to mix and match a bold pattern with a subtle one and I loved how this turned out. If you are using the 12×12 pad, cut each sheet into 6×6 pieces and glue the back sides together. You want the pattern to be visible on both sides of your pinwheel. Step 2. Using a ruler, draw lines on the diagonals and cut to within a half inch of the center. Step 3. Place hot glue into the center of the papers and gently bring corners together into the center, working in a circular fashion. This will create the pinwheel.  The side you apply the glue to will be the inside of the pinwheel. Step 4. Place the brad through the center of the pinwheel, pushing through the glue. Step 5. Poke a small hole into the paper straw and insert brad from pinwheel. Note* These pinwheels can be made bigger or smaller based on the size of the paper and the length of the straw.  For a giant pinwheel, try a full 12×12 sheet of paper, a dowel and a push pin.  For a straw you can drink from, try hot gluing the pinwheel to the straw. You’re Finished! Now you can make as many pinwheels as your heart desires and watch them spin!

Embellish By Dena Cupcake Toppers

Hi everyone!  Today I want to share with you a project I made for Darice using the gorgeous new Embellish By Dena Little Azalea Papers.

Now, if you know me, you know I love me some cupcakes...and with just a few simple supplies I can make my cupcakes extra special. 

DIY CUPCAKE TOPPERS SUPPLIES:

• Patterned scrapbook paper (I used Embellish by Dena Little Azalea)
• Clever Lever extra large giga scallop circle punch
• Plain scrapbook paper (I used Core’dinations Core Essentials in snowflake)
• Darice 2 inch picture circle punch
• David Tutera Celebrate heart embellishments (or other embellishments of your choice)
• Mini Glue Dots
• Tape runner
• Toothpicks

Step 1. Begin by punching your patterned paper with the large scallop circle punch. Punch as many circles as cupcake toppers needed.
Step 2. Next, punch the same number of non-scalloped circles from your plain cardstock. Adhere your non-scalloped circles to your scallop cutouts with a tape runner.
Step 3. Embellish your DIY cupcake toppers. Add as many or as little embellishment as you want. I like the heart die cuts from the David Tutera Celebrate line because they are versatile enough to use for many occasions. They’re great for birthdays, wedding showers, baby showers and more.
Step 4. Using glue dots, attach a toothpick to the bottom of each circle set. Now you can simply insert your DIY cupcake toppers into your cupcakes to make your treats extra special! Easy as
pie….cupcakes.

 

Lovely - Scrapbooking

Hello, hello, hello!  Hope your day is off to a great start.  Me...same ole' same ole....but today I wanted to pop in and share another scrapbook page I made using the gorgeous papers from Embellish by Dena and Darice.  This time of Mackenzie.

I also added lots of beautiful Prima blooms, and a hand colored stamped Bloom Girl by Jamie Dougherty.  

Thanks for stopping by,

Hugs.

Get Well Box Card - Embellish by Dena - Darice

Hi everyone!  Happy Monday!!!  Are you having a happy Monday?  Me?  So far, So good...of course that is probably because Ainsley is still sleeping tho.  lol

Today I want to share with you a Get Well card I made for a friend of mine's daughter.  It is a Box Card.  It folds flat for mailing, but pops open into a box when you take it out of the envelope..fun, huh.

I just can't stop playing with these Little Azalea Papers from Embellish by Dena and Darice.  I have been so fortunate to have been working with them.

I sure hope she liked it.

Thanks for stopping by,

Hugs,

Embellished DIY Notebook - Darice

Hi everyone!  Happy Tuesday....Hope your day is off to a great start.  I don't know about you, but we are headed back to school, and new school supplies are definitely in order.  Looking to make them a little more special?  Check out this post over on the Darice blog.

Hugs.

Embellish By Dena Designs

Oh my goodness....can I just tell you I have fallen in love with a new paper line.  No, it isn't Prima, or Crate Paper, or probably anything you have heard of...it is Embellish by Dena Designs.  This paper is manufactured by Darice and I just love it.  I love the mix of patterns, colors...oh goodness I could go on and on.  But how about if I show you some of the things I have posted over on the Darice blog instead.

These cupcake toppers have a quick tutorial.  I love how quick and easy they were to make, plus they add so much personality to an otherwise typical plate.

Cupcakes not your thing?  These adorable pinwheels were made with the same paper pack.

special should out to my fried Judy for letting her girls come by and play with the pinwheels. 

Right now the papers are available at Consumer Crafts and Amazon.com.  Be sure and check them out.

Hugs.