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Monday, June 3, 2013

May Arts Stampendous/Coredinations Blog Hop and HUGE Giveaway


It's time for a whole week of super inspiration with May Arts Ribbon, Core'dinations and Stampendous.  The design teams have partnered to bring you not only amazing projects but fantastic giveaways as well.

Each day this week, 2-3 of the designers from each team will be bringing you projects and a chance to win some awesome prizes.  All you have to do is comment to win! 

I'm up first today so here's my project!  One of my most favorite things to do is altering tins.  I combined our beautiful May Arts ribbons, with Core'dinations Ebony and Ivory Collection Cardstock (no white core!)  and the Stampendous Encrusted Pink Jewel Kit  ( LOVE this!) to create this sweet little gift.


I used Scor-Pal Scor-Tape to cover the outside of the tin and the lid.  I wrapped the base with May Arts Faux Lightweight Canvas in black, then I wrapped May Arts new 3/8" Crochet lace trim around the lid.   

Next, I used Spellbinders Circle dies to create a liner for the inside and top using Core'dinations cardstock.  I lightly sanded the edges of the top circle with the Core'dinations Sand It tool; then attached both with more Scor-Tape. 

Now for the that beautiful peony!  I created it using the new Sizzix Peony die and that gorgeous Core'dinations cardstock. After cutting the petals, I lightly sanded the edges of each one before shaping and gluing them together.


After the flower was assembled, I used a Versamarker pen to trace along the edges of the petals then sprinkled some Stampendous Shabby Pink embossing powder over the flower. I shook off the excess and heat embossed.  Then I ever so lightly spritzed the bloom with spray adhesive and shook some Stampendous Champagne Glass Glitter over the flower for more subtle sparkle and shine. 

I covered the leaves that come with the peony die with May Arts new Jumbo Leaves.  3 small black pearls are glued in the center of the flower.

The tag was cut from Core'dinations cardstock, the edges were lightly sanded then stamped with Versamark ink using the birthday sentiment from Stampendous Happy Messages.  I heat embossed the sentiment using more Stampendous Shabby Pink Embossing Powder.  I tried to capture the tiny sparkles that make my heart go pitter pat.


I ran the edges of the tag in my Versamark pad, then heat embossed with more Shabby Pink Embossing Powder.  The little bits of embossing powder are intentional.  I wanted my tag to look lightly distressed and shabby.

 Everything was attached to the lid with more Scor-Tape.  Now the tin can't be given empty so I created a beautiful May Arts Pink Velvet bookmark to go on the inside.


I hope I've inspired you to get creating with May Arts Ribbon, Core'dinations, and Stampendous!  

Supplies:

May Arts Ribbon used:

Stampendous:  

Core'dinations:

Other:
round tin, Scor-Tape, Papertrey Ink Tag Sale die, black pearls, Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive, Sizzix Peony die, Versamark ink, beads, Imaginisce Petal Roller

 Want to know what you can win for leaving a comment each day this week?  Here's a peek.

First up -  ANY 2 rolls of your choice of May Arts Ribbon!

And how about these?





Now, here's the line up for the week.  Don't forget to go to the Stampendous and Core'dinations Blogs each day as well.



Monday


Charlene Driggs

that's me!
Christina Colón
DeeDee Catron

Core'dinations
Ava Gavloski
Ellen Sosnoski
Susanna Lee

Stampendous
Kristine Reynolds


Tuesday
Emily Lanham
Erin Thiem

Wednesday
Gini Williams Cagle
Jen Shears
Jenifer Cowles


Thursday
Karen Baker
Lalo IK

Friday
Leah Farrar-White
Sandy Allnock
Virginia Fynes

Linking up at:
 Artsy Fartsy Momma



75 comments:

  1. Charlene, this is just gorgeous - and I love the idea of the bookmark inside. The flower is a knock-out, what an awesome little gift.

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  2. BEAUTIFUL decorated tin Charlene - LOVE your colour combo and all the special touches you have added to perfect your flower!!!
    The pretty crochet trim looks lovely, as does your bookmark inside :)

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  3. Beautiful work and such a great idea!

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  4. Beautiful upcycled tin!!! great showcasing of the core!!!

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  5. Great project! Love it. chefl@swbell.net

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  6. Love your project! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  7. Beautiful tin! I love the texture of that yummy Core paper for the beautiful peony! The crochet trim is so pretty too. Love it!

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  8. beautiful project-I love the crochet lace and that fabulous flower!

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  9. Wow, I just love the techniques you used with sanding and using embossing powders on those pretty card stocks. Turned really neat. Can't wait to try this, too :)

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  10. Stunning! Love the idea of spray adhesive and glitter. Will need to remember that one!

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  11. What a beautiful altered tin! I love the flower and the bookmark inside a the perfect addition! TFS!

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  12. Beautiful tin. Your flowers is stunning. I love that you sanded. It really makes everything pop out so well. Your sentiment is really pretty as well.

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  13. Love it! Great inspiration!

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  14. Your decorated tin is so beautiful!!

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  15. What a beautiful gift box. I love that the box itself is a reusable gift.

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  16. A beautiful gift for a wonderful friend. The recipient would love it and cherish it. The flower is so pretty. Great job.

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  17. Charlene, what a beautiful altered tin!!! The peony is stunning! Thanks for sharing!

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  18. That peony flower is so pretty! Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Lovely tin! Will make a perfect gift for someone.

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  20. Love that flower, it looks so real!

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  21. Your tin is lovely! The flower is gorgeous :)

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  22. thanks for reminding me what a winning combo pink and black are! i love your distressed bloom on your project! -vivian

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  23. A beautiful tin, would make a lovely keepsake!!

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  24. You HAVE inspired me. Love your project and now I want to make one just like it. Great job!

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  25. What a beautiful altered tin! I just love that flower!
    Kate Nolan-Denham
    Core'dinations DT

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  26. Beautifully done! Love your flower!

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  27. Love the flower.

    craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

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  28. What a great flower--great texture and color...

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  29. This tin is beautiful! I love the embossing you did on the flower and tag.

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  30. This is gorgeous! Love all the details you out into this tin!

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  31. Lovely! You are the queen of altered tins, I love this one and the previous masculine one. TFS

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  32. Oh Charlene! Your decorated tin is soooooooo pretty! I LOVE all the small details you put into this right down to the 3 small black pearls in the center of the flower. The pink glitter and embossing powder works so well with the paper and ribbon you used! TFS!

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  33. What a gorgeous tin. And, that flower is amazingly beautiful!

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  34. Wow, what a gorgeous little gift box. Love love love that peony!

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  35. What a beautiful gift wrap! It's a present in itself but would be nice for so many things, even cash! Thanks for playing along with us this week. You've done a beautiful job.

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  36. Wow, what a beautiful flower!!! I will give it a try.

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  37. Gorgeous box.. Love the flower.. Thanks for the superb inspiration

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  38. I am so impressed! What a gorgeous tin!
    Carolina Kathy

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  39. I am so impressed! What a gorgeous tin!
    Carolina Kathy

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  40. Wow that is very nice. I love all the pieces of it but of course that flower is my favorite, just gorgeous!

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  41. That Stampendous sparkle really makes your peony pop! Adorable little gift!

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  42. Everything about this makes me want to craft away!

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  43. what a beautiful tin I like the way you finished in the inside of the tin

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  44. Yowza---Gorgeous!! You really outdid yourself!

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  45. Such a great idea! Thank you for the great intstructions, may have to try this one!

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  46. what a beautiful keepsake container...I absolutely love it.

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  47. This is absolutely gorgeous work Charlene! Love it!

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  48. this is beautiful!!! I would never of thought to create a flower with the cordinations...gorgeous!!

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  49. Amzaing flower! This is a lovely gift that anyone would love to receive.

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  50. What a gorgeous little gift box. The flower and other decorations are beautiful. The little bookmark inside is a great idea as well.

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  51. Your flower is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

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  52. Stunning project, love the flower.

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  53. LOVING your FUN and Creative Creation!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing the Inspiration and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  54. you know I really love paper flowers, not so much prima's etc and I really love the satin leaves you added...oh so very pretty my friend!

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  55. Absolutely stunning !! Great project ! TFS .

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  56. beautiful way to give a small gift. Lovely flower to top it off.

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  57. Love it! This gave me a great idea!

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  58. So elegant and DO-ABLE. Thanks for sharing! Lovely work.

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  59. I love this Peony tin. I have all kinds of little tins lying around and I want to try this. Great job.

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