Sunday, May 29, 2011

True Bliss!

I am so thrilled to be the guest designer for the Simply Sundays challenge at Getting Cricky. Kristal always has so much going on over on her blog.  There is always something new and inspiring.  If you have not had a chance to visit her, now is the time. The Simply Sunday challenge this week is all about Pennants and Banners.  It can be attached to a card, LO, altered project, or just by itself.  So I started thinking.

Thursday, I said goodbye to the children in my class. And Friday was our last day at my school for the staff.  The last day is so much fun because it begins with a fabulous breakfast/faculty meeting.  The meeting is really just a few announcements with a party atmosphere. After that, if all work is complete, the work day is over!!!   School is out for summer vacation and my best description is TRUE BLISS!!!  I made a banner to hang up in the bedroom so every morning when I wake up I will see it.  It says one word...bliss.
I know it is a little difficult to see, so I will show you the individual parts of the banner.  But first I want to tell you that the banner is made using the DAMASK DECOR cartridge.  The cut I used is on page 51.  I just really thought this cut was the perfect shape to use for a banner of bliss.  
All of the papers that I used to make the banner are from the Flea Market Collection by Colorbok.  I just love this collection of papers and embellishments.  They can be found at JoAnn's Fabrics.  
The cut in the center of the banner is from CINDY LOO.  It is the cut from keypad button three.
I inked around all of the paper cuts with several Colorbox chalks in shades of pink, pale green, pale blue,  tan, and metallic gold.  I just love the look this gave the paper. It helped to create a soft vintage look.
The font I used is from the ELEGANT CAKES cartridge.  This is one of my favorite fonts.  I just love the way it flows.  
The embellishments I used on the banner include Prima flowers and Dress It Up buttons from Hobby Lobby.  I also added Recollection gems of soft colors that are from Michael's.  And the sheer rose and aqua ribbon is from Joann"s Fabrics.  This is some of my favorite ribbon and it is on sale now.  
To put the banner together, I used a ribbon punch at the top of each piece to thread the ribbon for hanging.  

Yes, I think BLISS is a great description for the banner, summer vacation, and Krystal's Simply Sunday challenge at Getting Cricky.  So hop on over there for some great inspiration from the Design Team and join the challenge.  
Oh, and have a blissful summer! 

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15 comments:

  1. Charlotte, this is GORGEOUS!! WOW!! You did an incredible job with this -- Such beautiful embellishments and a GREAT use of that cartridge!! Thanks SO much for sharing your talent with us this week!! :)

    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
    Getting Cricky DTM

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  2. Charlotte, this is so very pretty. You did such a great job and I love the soft colors that you used.
    Hugs :),
    Kathy - Getting Cricky DTM
    http://the3esblog.blogspot.com

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  3. Charlotte your banner is beautiful! I like that it is small enough that it could be used on any project! LOVE all the detail :) Great Job!
    ~Hugs~
    Becky www.squirlygirlcreations.blogspot.com
    Getting Cricky DTM

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  4. Wow this project would look really good in my house as everything here is pink and white. The way you decorated this banner in shabby chic is awesome!!!!! Excellent work!!!!

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  5. I love the soft colors of your banner ~ gorgeous job.
    and your pups are adorable!!!

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  6. This is beautiful! I love all the details- especially the Bling!
    Great Job!!

    JulieK- Getting Cricky DTM
    http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/

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  7. Wow! Great job, I can tell you put a lot of time and heart into this banner. I love all of the embellishments. I am also very jealous that you are out of school... I have 2 weeks left!

    Rebecca- Getting Cricky DTM
    http://craftingmisfit.blogspot.com/

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  8. Wow! Great job. I can tell you put a lot of time and heart into this banner. I love the way you used all the embellishments.

    I am also jealous that school is out for you, I have 3 weeks left!!!

    Rebecca- Getting Cricky DTM
    http://craftingmisfit.blogspot.com/

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  9. Charlotte,
    You did a FANTASTIC job my cricky friend! I absolutely ADORE your banner--it's gorgeous; and now I NEED that cartridge! lol!
    BEAUTIFUL!!!

    Big Cricky Hugs,
    K Andrew of Getting Cricky!

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  10. WOW Charlotte,Your banner is AMAZING!Super Beautiful job with all the great details!!:)

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  11. Charlotte this banner is absolutely stunning. The colors and papers are fabulous. LOVE the shape you used for the banner pieces themselves. Great font too.

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  12. Very beautiful banner. All the embellishments are so elegant.

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  13. Gorgeous banner...love all the pretty details you put into it!! Your "pup" pictures on the side are adorable, too!! I read your post about the tornado, too....my heart goes out to all those that have lost family and homes..we, here in Michigan have been lucky so far, today is another what they call "storm alert" day..in the 90's..I dread it! Thanks for the tip to enter my banner card in the getting Cricky challenge!!

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  14. Finally! I think I can post a comment! I must tell you that your banner is gorgeous! So glad you got to guest post with the DT debut!!! You did great!

    Elaine
    Getting Cricky DTM

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  15. Charlotte, your banner is GORGEOUS! I am in LOVE with all the gorgeous detail! I really love the flowers on each pennant! Just beautiful :)

    Alyssa
    Getting Cricky DTM
    www.mythoughtsexactly.co

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