Pages

▼

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Anything but a card


It's Tuesday so that means another challenge at A Spoon Full Of Sugar
This week we want you to put your cards aside and show us another paper crafting skill. We know you have all the products but if you are like many other card makers it is hard to step out of that comfort zone, well today is the day!

I made a piece of home decor for Valentines Day and although that was yesterday I can assure you that this cutie is not going anyway soon!

Challenges:
Craft Us Crazy - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything But A Card
Ladybug Crafts - Anything But A Card
Our Creative Corner - Cut It Out
Allsorts - It's All About The Sentiment (I've plenty of those on here!)
Ooh La La - For Someone Special
Thrilling Thursday - Gift With a Love theme
ECP - Love
Totally Gorjuss - Love
Crafty Calendar - Love
KB Cute Monday - Love
Scrappy Frogs - Love
Rainbow Lady - All About Love
Dutch Dare - Love Is In The Air
One Stop Crafts - Love Is In The Air
Scrap Stamp and Doodle - Love Is In The Air
Crafty Ann's - Love Is All Around
Winter Wonderland - For The One I Love
Frosted Designs - Use The Word Love
Cupcake Crafts - I Love You
The Sisterhood of Crafters - In Love With Valentines
Crafty Sentiments - Valentines
Crafty Purple Frog - Valentines/Romance
Card Mad Fairy - Romance (with a digi)
AI Factory - Valentines
My Sheri - Valentines
CRAFT - Valentines
Sew Many Challenges - Valentines
Stampin For The Weekend - Valentines
Delcious Doodles- Valentines
Pixie Dust - Be My Valentine
Crafty Catz - Love/Valentines
Stamp Something - Something for Your Valentine
Sentimental Sundays - Red, Pink and White (and a sentiment)
Sassy Studios - Pink, Red and White
Stamp N Doodle - Red, Pink, White Plus 1
Teddy Bo and Co - In The Pink (and a Teddy Bo image)
Craft Your Passion - Pink
Lexi's - Use a Bear
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - Flowers
Bunny Zoe - Flowers Everywhere
Cute Card Thursday - Hearts and Flowers
For Fun - Hearts
Stampin Royalty - Hearts
The Stamp Man - Hearts
2 Sisters - Hearts
Crazy 4 Challenges - Hearts
The Crafty Pad - Hearts
Paper Works - Hearts
Bee Crafty - Hearts (with Digi)
One Stitch At A Time - Pretty


Project Recipe:
Clothes Pin - Oriental Trading
Paper - Sugar and Spice by The Paper Studio
Image - Sitting Waiting for You by Teddy Bo
Medium - Copic Markers
Leaf Die Cut - Sizzix
Border Punches - Martha Stewart
Flower Punch - EK Success
Flower Die Cut - Big Shot
Sentiment Stickers - K and Co





I've had the giant clothespin for years, they were very popular "back in the day" and I still like them for a quirky piece of home decor.
The flowers are a mixture of punches, die cuts and rosette flowers (with punched edges for a much more frilly look).
I took the pin apart and painted it first and then added the paper on top. The flowers are on stems made of cardstock and then "arranged" and glued on to a piece of chipboard then fits just inside the closed part of the pin. This makes it so much easier to display as they flowers don't fall out of the bunch!
Anyway I hope you had a wonderful Valentines Day yesterday, keep the love in your heart!
And take a break for the norm and make something other than a card for us over at A Spoon Full Of Sugar
Katie
at

54 comments:

  1. FleurFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    Beautiful creation.
    Hugz Fleur xXx

    ReplyDelete
  2. Scrappy ScattyFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    fantastic creation
    Thank you for playing the Digistamps4joy flower power challenge and hope to see you again soon
    Love Jan
    xx

    ReplyDelete
  3. Gayle CookFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I can't quite believe my eyes...this is fantastic!!!! Thank you so much for including little Bea in your beautiful creation..

    FairyD x

    ReplyDelete
  4. Paddington fanFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    So cute and love the little bear! Great to have you joining us at CRAFT this week for our Valentines challenge! Good Luck, love Jacky x

    ReplyDelete
  5. Lori RiderFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    How beautiful - I love your flowers and your bear is adorable! Thanks so much for playing along with the OCC!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Vicki BurdickFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    So FUN!! Love that adorable Bear! Thanks for playing along with the OCC cut it out challenge!!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Ann WhitfieldFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    This is fabulous Katie, thank you for bringing it to us at Crafty Ann's
    Ann x

    ReplyDelete
  8. UnknownFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Hi Katie, what a great project!! Love this idea so much! Thanks for joining us at the first Craft Us Crazu challenge, hope to see you again. Hugs,Frea

    ReplyDelete
  9. Lisa JaneFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    fabulous idea..well i had to say that as i made one too lol.
    Love the stems with the flowers coming off .. so cute
    Thanks for joining us at LCI this week
    Good luck
    Lisa ;)

    ReplyDelete
  10. ReganFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    This is absolutely adorable! What a fun, creative idea! Your cute image is beautifully colored, and I love all the different flowers & sentiments! Thanks for playing along @ SSD! :)
    PS I also love the look of your blog! It's lovely!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Rainbow LadyFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    A super different creation thanks so much Love Cynthia x

    ReplyDelete
  12. Hazel (Didos)February 15, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    WOW this is brilliant Katie, Love it, thanks for playing on Rainbow Lady and Crafty Sentiments , Hazelxoxo

    ReplyDelete
  13. MeeraFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    What a fab creation. Thanks for sharing with us at For Fun.

    x Meera x

    ReplyDelete
  14. CRAZYCRAFTSHEDFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Hi Katie
    A gorgeous creation,thankyou for joining us at CraftyCatz this week,
    Hugs Dianne xx :)

    ReplyDelete
  15. ChristineFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Fab creation, thanks for sharing it with us at Rainbow Lady's Challenge this week. Christine x

    ReplyDelete
  16. pinkyFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Wow thats just wonderful Katie, so full of beautiful embellishments and sentiments. Thanks for playing along at LCI this week.
    Pinky

    ReplyDelete
  17. PamiFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    This is very cool! Love it. I love all the flowers you have made, fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing with us at LCI this week. Pami x

    ReplyDelete
  18. TrimgymFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Great project , thank you for joining us at CRAFT Challenge this week and good luck! Don't forget to check back with us again on Thursday for our new challenge and to check if you have won or made our Top3.

    Jo and Tigerlover.

    ReplyDelete
  19. UnknownFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    O wow this is awesome, love your project, so nice to see something different. Thank you for joining us at Crafty Sentiments and OSAAT. Good luck xxx

    ReplyDelete
  20. WendiFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Oh wow fabulous creation never seen anything like this before
    Gorgeous
    Thank you so much for sharing with us at ooh la la this week
    Wendi

    ReplyDelete
  21. KatFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    This is amazing Katie. Love that cute bear. Thanks for joining us at TG this week.

    Kat x

    ReplyDelete
  22. Terri's Cards N MoreFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Gorgeous project. Everything works perfectly together. Thanks for playing along at the Sisterhood.

    ReplyDelete
  23. MinaFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    wow wow wow Katie what an amazing piece of work...Im in awe...thanks for joining in with the Bunny Zoe's Crafts monthly challenge
    Mina xxx

    ReplyDelete
  24. JustineFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Good Grief lady this is outstanding. Your coloring is so perfect!!!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Barb CraftFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Seriously... could this be any cuter?! I love that you used a giant clothes pin to hold it all together! Thanks for taking on our Love challenge at Frosted Designs this week!
    barb :)

    ReplyDelete
  26. ChristineFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Love the altered clothes pin. Think I may have one somewhere... Thanks for joining us at For Fun Challenges. Good luck!

    Christine

    ReplyDelete
  27. lalkygirlFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    absolutley stunning creations,i love everything about it,thanks for joining us at cardmadfairys digi days and good luck
    tracey x

    ReplyDelete
  28. HeatherFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Fantastic creation Katie, a work of art!!! Love your Valentine tree with Teddy Bea perched in the top of it.

    So glad you could join us at the Simon Says Stamp challenge.
    hugs Heather xx

    ReplyDelete
  29. Debbie (Little Gingham Bear)February 16, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    Absolutely stunning - awesome - I've run out of breath now gasp lol! - thanks for joining us again at Teddy Bo
    Hugs,
    Debbie x

    ReplyDelete
  30. ~Jeri~February 16, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    Oh I love this Katie!!! Funny the comment about the paper clips being back in the day lol things definitely go in and out in the crafting world. However, I still love the jumbo clips, receiving them and altering them! You done a wonderful job with this one and what a great deco during the holiday!

    Thanks for joining us at Craft Us Crazy and hope to see you joining us again!

    ReplyDelete
  31. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Wow what a fab project, really beautiful. Thanks for playing with us at OSAAT

    ReplyDelete
  32. kellyFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    This is such a beautiful project.I adore the image too.Thanks for joining us at DDCC.

    ReplyDelete
  33. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkieFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Absolutely fabulous, Katie. Love those flowers and how cute they are with the sentiments on them. The image is absolutely adorable too! Terrific job on the Cut it Out challenge. So happy you joined in the fun with us this week at Our Creative Corner.

    PS - love the new look of your blog - the brown are beautiful especially with all the different quilt blocks!

    ReplyDelete
  34. Mary JFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Wow, fab creation - I luuurve it! Thx for sharing with us at Ladybug Crafts Ink!

    Mary J xxx

    ReplyDelete
  35. WhimseyFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    SUPER cute; love the image, the colors, the flowers - so adorable!

    Thanks for joining us at LCI this week!

    Hugs,
    Michele

    ReplyDelete
  36. LisaFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Hi Katie, Wow this is FAB!!!

    Thanks for joining in the fun at Teddy Bo!

    Lisa x

    ReplyDelete
  37. ClairebearsFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Thats a work of art!

    Thank you for entering Teddy Bo's challenge this week.

    Love Clairebears x

    ReplyDelete
  38. Darlene February 16, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    WOW ... that is some creation! Thanks so much for sharing it with us over on The Sisterhood Challenge!

    ReplyDelete
  39. Nikki FairbairnFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Your decorated clothespin is fabulous Katie, Fabulous design and the sweet bear image is adorable... beautiful colouring, Big Hugs, Nikki x

    ReplyDelete
  40. My Sheri CRAFTSFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    OMG! So adorable! Thanks for sharing with us this week!

    ReplyDelete
  41. Jane (Carroll's Creations)February 17, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Simply lovely!

    Thanks for joining us on WINTER WONDERLAND :)

    Hugs Jane x

    ReplyDelete
  42. ScrappyFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Another stunning creation Katie! You always manage to impress me with your creativity and talent! Fantastic idea! :)

    Thanks so much for sharing your with us at OLLCB, AIF, and Shelly's Images! We hope you'll be back again this week to play along with us!

    PSST: Shelly's has an Anything Goes Challenge this week! :)

    ReplyDelete
  43. BarbaraFebruary 17, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    WOW..I am so impressed with all of your cards and projects but this is just precious. I love the colors, the design, and the originality. Thanks for joining us for our "HEARTS" challenge at The Crafty Pad this week. XX

    ReplyDelete
  44. ~♥~The Navy Wife~♥~February 18, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    This is just .... I am speechless it is that beautiful! I love every aspect of this and I have had to look twice to actually make sure this is just a peg! WOW ! Thanks for playing along with us at The Crafty Pad ‘Hearts’ challenge this week. Hope to see you again on Sunday for a new challenge, & wishing you good luck in the random draw for the Creative Craft World goodies up for grabs :) The Navy Wife

    ReplyDelete
  45. ColetteFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Wow, wow, wow! that is just beautiful. Glad you could join us at Teddy Bo this week, good luck!
    Colette xx

    ReplyDelete
  46. sharonFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    What a beautiful project. Thanks for joining in at Lexis creations. Sharon x

    ReplyDelete
  47. ladyjanet_56February 18, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    I love this image it's so lovely & the card is so pretty too, thanks for joining in at OSCC, Janet

    ReplyDelete
  48. FayeFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Gorgeous project, love how you've incorporated the hearts. Thanks for playing at Cupcake this week. x

    ReplyDelete
  49. mrsk06February 20, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    wow this is one amazing creation!! i love it! Thanks for playing along with our Red, Pink & White color challenge at Sentimental Sundays!

    Hugz

    Sal x

    ReplyDelete
  50. cowboydutremFebruary 20, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    How fun! That clothespin just looks like a nice vase of flowers...

    ReplyDelete
  51. AnitaFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Your clothespin is gorgeous! Thanks for joining in the LCI Challenge this week.

    ReplyDelete
  52. CherylFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Beautiful project Katie! Thank you for joining our Red, Pink & White color challenge at Sentimental Sundays .

    ~Cheryl~

    ReplyDelete
  53. MickiFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    OMG, now that is fabulous. what a great idea (i'm still smacking my head thinking "now why haven't I thought of that.)
    love it, have I said that already, lol? so glad you were able to join us for our Valentine challenge in The Sisterhood of Crafters.

    ReplyDelete
  54. aqualeigaFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for taking a moment and making me smile :)