Howdy, summer blog hoppers -- here to get in out of the sun, are you? Well, we have some really coooool projects to show you on the Summer Fun Blog Hop today and tomorrow. So pull up a chair, turn the A/C on high and kick back ...
Summer's time for baking in the sun (oh boy, it really is hot this summer!), swimming, playing, and having fun.
Do you remember in the Good Ol' Days when it also meant summer was the time for the Circus to come to town, and towns to host carnivals?
Summer's time for baking in the sun (oh boy, it really is hot this summer!), swimming, playing, and having fun.
Do you remember in the Good Ol' Days when it also meant summer was the time for the Circus to come to town, and towns to host carnivals?
Well, I based my Summer Fun Blog Hop project around the summer Circus, and made these projects in the sweltering heat of my upstairs Paper Jungle. This is a two-day hop sponsored by Lissa Marie of So Many Crafts. We're to have two projects, one each on Saturday and Sunday.
So today, I'll show you them both together -- in case the weekend is filled with fun and you can't get back. I'll give you details on one of them today; if you'd like the deets on the other, please swing by again tomorrow:
Today, let me give you a bit more info on how I made the card, "Oh Happy Day."
I started off with the notion of using a step fold on a 5.5" square format. All of the cuts were pieced from those files purchased on Silhouette America's online shop, and cut with my Cameo. It's easy-peasy to use these files, and fun to find those that coordinate. I separated all of the files and laid them out digitally on my screen so that I could cut the individual colors together, and at once.
In other words, on my mat, I laid out all of the colors of paper I used so it looked like a patchwork quilt on the mat. I used only Bazzill scraps of the following colors: red, pink, lavendar, bright green, bright blue, dark blue, gold, mustard, orange, grey and white. Then, on my screen, I laid out and grouped all of the digital pieces that needed to be cut of each particular color.
This way (and yes, it does take time in advance to to this technique, to prepare your layout and papers), I only had to load my Silhouette once, cut once and then piece and glue working directly on my mat, layering one color atop another.
Once the gluing was done, I embellished the pieces as I chose. For instance, the lion and giraffe have a twine tail and hair, respectively. The clown has ribbon for suspenders, and hand-highlighted shoes. Each of the pieces has hand-drawn mouths and eyes; I used a thin-line Copic marker, in black. I mounted the clown on his step with an Action Wobble.
Be sure to stop back tomorrow when I'll describe how I made the cute Carnival cupcake box!
Now what's a blog hop without a bit of blog candy?! For this Summer Fun Blog Hop, we have two very special sponsors: the Scrapbook Stamp Society and "Anita and Bugs". Please be sure to check out the entry requirements at our Hostess's stop (the beginning), by clicking HERE.
YOUR NEXT STOP is the
lovely Jamie Lindstrom.
This Blog Hop has been brought to you by the Krazy Crafting Crew, which brings you monthly inspiration, all year long!
In case you get lost along the way, here is the full hop line up:
Thank you again for dropping by!
Now what's a blog hop without a bit of blog candy?! For this Summer Fun Blog Hop, we have two very special sponsors: the Scrapbook Stamp Society and "Anita and Bugs". Please be sure to check out the entry requirements at our Hostess's stop (the beginning), by clicking HERE.
YOUR NEXT STOP is the
lovely Jamie Lindstrom.
This Blog Hop has been brought to you by the Krazy Crafting Crew, which brings you monthly inspiration, all year long!
In case you get lost along the way, here is the full hop line up:
Lissa - So Many Crafts, So Little Time
Anita - Anita and Bugs
Zenita - Scrappin' with Z
NEXT: Jamie - Jamie Lindstrom Designs
Liz -Tryin' to Craft
Robin - Scrap and Chat
Jearise - Lorby's World
Janet R.- Janet's Creative World
Cicily -Pink Dalmation Scrapper
Katina- Loving Life's Little Blessings
Jessi - My Life in Arts and Crafts
Pam L - MzLavr2
Thank you again for dropping by!
DeFiaNtLy DiFfeReNt & CreAtiVeLy Yours,
22 comments:
Love it Ellen! Cant wait to see tomorrows post!
You are one talented lady. I love the card and cupcake holder and so could have used those 3 years ago for my youngest son's circus themed birthday party. They are so cheeful and bright.
Oh, wow! Super cute card! It's so much fun. I look forward to tomorrow and seeing how you made the circus tent.
I am a new follower too :)
Thanks so much for sharing!
misshoanggg (at) gmail (dot) com
You are fantastic!!!!!--You put a lot of work in this and it really paid off.
Hugs, Anita
Holy bananas that circus card is fantastic, you put soo much detail into it and the colors are so bright and cheery!
lizabratt@comcast.net
http://tryin2craft.blogspot.com
FABULOUS card!!!!!
Amazing! I love it. I can't wait to see tomorrow's post on the cupcake box. So cute.
Smiles Sher
ShersL84bed@aol.com
Super cute card and I can't wait to see how you did the cupcake box.
Robin
http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com
scrapdiva2011@gmail.com
love the card!! awesome
Janet Royer
MCCR-DT
Your card is so much fun!!!!
i love cards that POP out at you. Wish i had more of your talent. The card looks amazing! Thanks for sharing. i am a follower via email
marianne dot wanham at gmail dot com
Did I already tell you that I leve your project? I will try the same technique for an ATC
Holy Cow!!! That is A LOT of detail!!!!! Your card is gorgeous!
rissaflor atyahoo dotcom
Sigh, she outdoes herself again!
I love step cards & this one is adorable! Great job!
Uggggg.... could you be any more talented??? I mean seriously..... LOL this is so fun and WOW so time consuming you did great, you must have ate a lot of bananas in order to sit still that long to make this fabulous card. I would have gone Bananas if it would have been me. You have out done yourself my friend, way to go. way to go.
{love love]
Scrappin Madge
Such a fun, bright, cheerful card! I love it =)
Love your circus theme! beautiful work!
<3 Pam
MzLavr2sCreations@live.com
Awesome Ellen!! I just love being able to cut out all at once, I just wish I could get the hang of doing it correctly!! Yours look GREAT!
Z
Awesome Ellen!! I just love being able to cut out all at once, I just wish I could get the hang of doing it correctly!! Yours look GREAT!
Z
so cute!!!!!
I LOVE cards that have added interest. Super design.
delightfuldesignsbykatherine@comcast.net
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