Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Anything But a Card for The Spectrum Noir Challenge.

Spectrum Noir is doing our challenge this month with "Anything But a Card".
I have made a "cone" wreath.  I hope you enjoy it.
I have put the steps/instructions on here for you in case you, also, would like to make one.
The digi I used is a Simply Betty Stamp.

It is colored with Spectrum Noir Markers only.
I used double sided paper.
I have my handy dandy hot glue gun.
You also need paper.  Cut 6x6 size (I used 21 but it varies on how big you want your wreath).
Cut 4 x 6 size too.  About the same amount.

Next you roll them like I have done below and I used my hot glue gun to seal them shut.


Then I took my cardboard and drew a 12" circle.  I used a Styrofoam circle and drew a circle using the inside circle.  Leave at least 3 to 4 inches around the circle you drew for the cones to lay on and glue them down like I show you in the pic below.  This first layer is using the 6x6 cones.

Next take your smaller cones and layer them on top as shown below.


I took another piece of cardboard and made a circle to cover the inside area of the cones and just hand drew this design on it and cut it out.


Then I covered it with paper.


Next I glued it on top of the cones to cover the inside.



I then cut two more of these each a little smaller than the one before and then cover them also with paper.


After covering these with paper.  I used pop up tape and layered them.

Next I chose a digi.  This one is from SBS.  She is Flower Child London


Next I used pop up tape and attached her to the top.

The colors I used are:  Dress:  BP7, 6, 4, 2, 1
  Skin:  FS2, 4, 9, IG1
Leaves/Wings:  DG4, DG2, CG3
Hair:  EB8, 5, 3 IG8



Here is the final project except that I have used hot glue gun again and glue some twine on the back to be able to hang it up.

I hope you have enjoyed my project and I hope you try one out yourself.  It takes a little time but is sooo much fun to do.  And, if you are wondering, YES, I did wind up with burn blisters on a couple of fingers.  :( lol


Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you again.


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13 comments :

  1. Jackie RandolphAugust 6, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Irene, simply beautiful!! Love the beautiful colors with your papers, perfect centerpiece with your beautifully colored image!!

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  2. CaraAugust 6, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Wow Irene ... this is great! I image it would be cute done in seasonal papers for the holidays. Will have to try this. Thanks so much for sharing

    (BIF) - Cara
    http://creativechaosbycara.blogspot.com/

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  3. Crafting with DarcyAugust 6, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Hi Irene! Oh my goodness, is this ever beautiful. I am going to bookmark this because now I want to make one so badly after seeing this beauty! I have tons of 6x6 papers just waiting for this! LOL I just love it and your Simply Betty stamp is adorable!

    Darcy BIF

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  4. CorinneAugust 6, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Oh this is just FANTASTIC Irene, Awesome job with the wreath and your coloring ROCKS!!
    Hugs

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  5. Margaret A. ChapmonAugust 6, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Adorable, would look great on my front door.

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  6. HaideeAugust 6, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    I have not tried this but I may very soon, TFS
    from BIF group

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  7. SukieAugust 6, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Your cone wreath looks fabulous! Great way to use up 6x6 papers! BIF

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  8. GabyCreates.comAugust 7, 2013 at 1:35 AM

    First and foremost you did awesome coloring your stamp! What a pretty creation, great choice of papers! An all around awesome wreath! Never tried this technique... but just might one day soon! TFS
    BIF

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  9. UnknownAugust 7, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    Irene, this is simply fantastic. So cute & fabulous colouring, as always. TFS
    Thanks for stopping by my blog,
    Hugs
    Teresa
    BIF

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  10. dawnmercedesAugust 7, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Thanks for sharing the "how to make this" pix! Hope your day is full of BIF!

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  11. kathyAugust 11, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    wow, that is all :-) amazing idea xox
    Kathy (BIF)

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  12. Linda DaleAugust 11, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    Fabulous. This totally rocks. very creative and beautiful
    Blessing, Linda BIF

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  13. KimberlyRaeAugust 14, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    Oh wow, Irene! Your wreath is so pretty! Looks fun to make, too!
    Hugs,
    KimberlyRae
    BIF

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