Saturday, December 10, 2011

A Hop Is In Store For Some Christmas Decor

Good morning ladies and gents!  It's time once again to hop around in cyber space to get the creativity percolating!  Today we're starting off with Creations with Becka.  So if you just started your journey with me today, feel free to go back to the beginning and see what all of the other talented folks have done.  Be sure to leave comments on all of our blogs so that you can be eligible to win the grand prize that Becka is giving away.  I too will be giving away some blog candy to one lucky commenter.  You must follow my blog in order to win.  ;)

So the holidays are officially here and it's time to get those festive decorations out of storage.  Or better yet------let's make some new ones!!!  Making your own decorations gives a sense of pride and warmth you just can't get from a store bought trinket.  Plus you've just gotta love when you have a darn good reason to be trapped in your scrapping haven all day.

Today I made a simple yet fun wall decoration.  My intent is to hang it in our front window, but I haven't taken the time to move it from the livingroom wall just yet.  I've been enjoying having it up and know that I won't see it anymore once the rest of our neighborhood is able to enjoy it through our front window.













Here's how it all came together:
I took three 12x12 sheets of cardstock and simply rounded the corners.  On top of that I attached 11" sunbursts that were cut on my Imagine from the Fancy Frames cartridge.  The next layer is my new favorite thing to do---rosettes.  There are three different sizes to add a little visual interest.  HERE you will find a good video by Splitcoast Stampers if you need help with making your rosettes.  Finally I layered some Cricut cuts from the Christmas Cheer cartridge.  Each of them was cut at 3" height.

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24 comments:

  1. Pat N.December 10, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Wow, your decorations really make an impact! You did a super job. Thanks for sharing such a terrific idea!--Pat N.

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  2. BeckieDecember 10, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Wow. These are super pretty. I hadn't see 'em with the back layering on the rosettes.


    Be Blessed, Beckie

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  3. Cathie wDecember 10, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    this is so pretty ...love the idea for this one

    Cathie
    scraphappycat@gmail.com

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  4. SherryDecember 10, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Love those rosettes. I tried to make some and they didn't turn out so well. lol Yours look great!

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  5. AmyDecember 10, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    These are so pretty- great idea for the rosettes!:)Amy
    amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com

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  6. scrapperbeckaDecember 10, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Crystal
    Love Love Love it! Your wall hanging turned out so beautiful. I love the colors and the Christmas paper you used. And the rosettes are awesome!
    Thank you for being in the hop.
    Becka
    Creations With Becka

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  7. scrappin2babygirlsDecember 10, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    oh awesome this is so cool!! thanks for sharing!
    -jamie
    babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

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  8. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsDecember 10, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Great wall art! Fun papers too!
    Carri~abusybee
    www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

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  9. maggie kleinDecember 10, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Those are beautiful!Thank you for sharing.

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  10. HappyscrapinDecember 10, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    LOVE your wall hanging!!! You have done a super job, no only is it beautiful but also very unique.

    plese.cathy at yahoo dot com
    happyscrapin1@blogspot.com

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  11. Mommy's Crafty CreationsDecember 10, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Wow these look sooo great!! Im now following your blog.

    Veronica
    mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com
    mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com

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  12. Tanya~Studio 5380December 10, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Oh my...these are gorgeous! I love the deep, rich colors and those rosettes are fabulous! Beautiful Christmas project!

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  13. TracyDecember 10, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Those are very pretty! I love the colors!

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  14. PendraDecember 10, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Very creative wall hanging... love patterns and colors! Thanks for the Hop!
    Crafty Holiday Hugs,
    Pendra
    pendrasplace.blogspot.com

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  15. BunnyfreakDecember 10, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Love the rosettes.
    http://digipage-blog.everything-digital-scrapbooking.com/

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  16. mitzDecember 10, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    way to wow us... an amazing job.. just stunning
    mitz_zee@yahoodotcom

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  17. ShersL84bedDecember 11, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    Fantastic Christmas decorations. I love them.

    Smiles Sher
    ShersL84bed@aol.com

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  18. SusanDecember 11, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    Beautiful rosettes!

    Susan
    cricutandgrasshopper.blogspot.com

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  19. ibecircled.blogspot.comDecember 11, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Love how you added to the rosettes! very cool looking!! TFS!! I have been a follower here for a while now!!

    http://ibecircled.blogspot.com
    ilovetonkinese2 at hotmail dot com
    Rexann♥

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  20. Ruth GDecember 11, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Very cute cuts and nice idea for how to use them with rosettes! TFS!

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  21. JaniceADecember 11, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Beautiful! My window could use that!
    janiceaeschliman.blogspot.com

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  22. JulieKDecember 11, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Such a great idea! I'd love to have those hanging on my wall!

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  23. SugarlipsDecember 12, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    This is gorgeous. great job.

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  24. SherriDecember 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    those are pretty darn cute!

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