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Friday, July 12, 2013

May Arts / Lawn Fawn Blog Hop




May Arts and Lawn Fawn are celebrating another week of fun inspiration and giveaways.

Summer's in full swing but it will be back to school time before we know it!

I started thinking ahead with a cute pencil box for those brand new pencils.  Going back to school is much more fun when the munchkins have fun things to take to school with them.


Isn't this fun?  I think I'm addicted to this May Arts Orange Wired Chevron.  I just love the bright color and how easy it is to work with.   I used a cut file from the Cutting Café (it comes in PDF form if you don't have an electronic cutter) for the box. 

After that, it was all fun with pretty papers from Lawn Fawn's Dewey Decimal Collection and Lucky Stars Stamp set.

 
The paper didn't have any stars on it, so I just grabbed my favorite Hero Arts Chalk Ink pads and added some using the star stamps in the Lucky Stars set.
 

 
To create my shooting stars, I stapled three pieces of May Arts Wired Chevron together, then wound them around a pencil.  I die cut some stars with Spellbinders dies then covered them with Stickles.  A bit hot glue holds them securely to the ribbon.
 
 
A strip of the May Arts Wired Chevron atttached with Scor-Tape adds bold color and texture to the box sides and top.


I hope you've enjoyed my project. 

Supplies:

May Arts Ribbon - Wired Chevron 443-58-28
Lawn Fawn - Dewey Decimal Paper Collection and Lucky Stars Stamps

Partners in Craft - Hero Arts Chalk Ink; Spellbinders Stars dies; Scor-Tape

Other - Cardstock - Papertrey Ink; Stampin'Up, The Cutting Café (pencil box cut file)

There will be 2 Giveaways for this hop...one between Monday and Friday and another between Friday - Monday.

Each giveaway will be for 3 spools of  May Arts ribbon (your choice) and a Lawn Fawn stamp and die set!!  Now that's worth hopping for!!

Be sure to hop each day to be eligible.   I have a full list below in case you missed someone along the way. 


Monday

VirginiaFynes
SandyAllnock
 
Tuesday

Lalo IK
Karen Baker
Christina Colon

 Wednesday

Jenifer Cowles
Jen Shears
Gini Williams Cagle

 Thursday

Erin Thiem
Emily Lanham
LeahFarrar-White

Friday

DeeDee Catron
Charlene Driggs  (That's Me!)



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56 comments:

  1. stampinfun71July 12, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    Yes, that wild chevron orange is fantastic and what you have done with it is BEYOND wonderful! I love the curly Qs and the stars.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 12, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Love the orange & aqua combo!

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  3. LauraEvaJuly 12, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    That is so amazing! Would be great to be used as party favors, too!

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  4. AtypicalcupcakeJuly 12, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    I LOVE this pencil box!! it would be a cute present for any kid's first day of school :)

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  5. Mary-Anne VJuly 12, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    What a fun and cute pencil box...it looks like a great thing to open up and enjoy!

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  6. LeeJuly 12, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    Wonderful project - I love the colors you used! thank you!

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  7. AnonymousJuly 12, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    The colors are just stunning. What a fun project! Love the curled ribbon as well...I can think of a bunch of fun uses for that.

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  8. Grá O'NeillJuly 12, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Beautiful project, love the spiralling stars :)

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  9. by belleJuly 12, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    Great idea for back to school or teachers gift or.... I love it!

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  10. KailashJuly 12, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Thanks for sharing such a fun and wonderful project!!

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  11. Brenda C.July 12, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Great color combos! I am falling in love with the chevron ribbons!

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  12. judyJuly 12, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    I love this adorable pencil box-- great gift idea!!

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  13. AnonymousJuly 12, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    As a mom who as a PTA volunteer has run various school stores for, ack, a total of 14 years, this is AWESOME! Love the color choices. Super fun for your kidlet.

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  14. Julie ShearerJuly 12, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    What a great idea !! I'm sure your kids will be the envy of their class . I too , love the wired chevron ribbon . The shooting stars really make this fun . TFS .

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  15. Ava GavloskiJuly 12, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    perfect back to school item, love the may arts treatment on this project

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  16. AnonymousJuly 12, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Kids will love using their pencils from this fantastic box. Love the wired ribbon. Great job.

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  17. Taunya ButlerJuly 12, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    The color combo is amazing and this idea is so clever! Love the use of ribbon on this super cute pencil box!! Great work!

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  18. Michele IJuly 12, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    very cute pencil holder the colors are rich & BRIGHT

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  19. pcmJuly 12, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    this is fabulous!!!!

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  20. UnknownJuly 12, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    what a great idea for the wire ribbon! i love the color of it too!

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  21. Emily HJuly 12, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Oh my goodness!!! This is so totally awesome!!!!

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  22. sharon gJuly 12, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    How cute! Now I'm thinking of the other things you could put in the box.....

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  23. Annie WillsJuly 12, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    I love this project! What a fun way to use both the paper and ribbon. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  24. Jennifer ScullJuly 12, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    such a cute and happy pencil box! love how you put this together! :)

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  25. christiJuly 12, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    cute, cute, cute. i love the tail on the shooting stars. very clever.

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  26. Jo4HimJuly 12, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Super cute project; thanks for sharing

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  27. conilJuly 12, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Adorable pencil box, anyone would love to get it. The sparkly stars are the perfect touch.

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  28. Katie Ann BrooksJuly 12, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    holy fabulous batman!!!!

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  29. mtscrapgalJuly 12, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    This pencil box is so bright and cheerful. I love the fireworks effect of the wired ribbon you attached to the front. Great project, thanks.

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  30. SeaTFJuly 12, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    The colors are great and I love the wired ribbon!

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  31. Kari V.July 12, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Wow! So inventive. The ribbon is ADORABLE!

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  32. Kavitha VadhriJuly 12, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    lovely idea and bright colors used,

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  33. Lucy E.July 12, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    Awesome project!

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  34. Darlene S.July 12, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    Such a cute project and the ribbon is to die for!

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  35. Carmen NJuly 12, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    I love those orange spirals! I bet that would be cute as a July 4th project too (fireworks)

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  36. greggersJuly 12, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    First thing I thought of when I saw your project were the 4th of July fireworks. Now that I know it is a pencil box I am even more amazed. Any child would be proud to share a pencil or two from this great box. The spirals and colors are perfect!

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  37. UnknownJuly 12, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    Fun way to send your child off to work with all those wonderful fireworks celebrating school and such a fun pencil box. great job.

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  38. Aundria B.July 12, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Love your festive pencil box - those colors and details just pulled me right in and I just can't stop looking at it. The colors are so bright & cheery and lots of fun! Thank you for sharing this creative project!

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  39. Caryn SJuly 12, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    I am a fan of this pencil box! Brilliant use of the wired ribbon!

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  40. LynnsLockerJuly 12, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    OMG....I love how you did the ribbon with the stars on the end. WOW!!! The pencil box is sooo adorable. Nicely done!

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  41. NoreenJuly 12, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Wonderful project! It's a great box, as well as a clever way to decorate it.

    Noreen
    Crafty Journal

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  42. Loly BordaJuly 12, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    It's the first time I see that yummy ribbon, I love how you used it for the shooting stars. Your project is fabulous!

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  43. Cynthia RoseJuly 12, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    The best pencil box I have ever seen.

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  44. Amy MartinJuly 12, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Wonderful project. A very clever and fun idea. Love the colors.

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  45. Verna AngerhoferJuly 12, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Almost makes me wish I was a kid again and had a cool and exciting pencil box like that to take to school. That is awesome!

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  46. byAnnetteJuly 12, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    Fun way to be ready for school!
    Love the ribbon

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  47. Shona ChambersJuly 12, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    Fantastic idea!! Didn't know you could get wired ribbon and you used it in such a funky way. Kids would love this.

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  48. Sue DJuly 12, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    This is such a fun project--love the wired chevron ribbon.

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  49. Rosemary IJuly 12, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    love your idea for the pencil box makes a great gift for starting back to school

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  50. Liz O.July 12, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    Neat project Charlene! Love the color combo and the added stamped stars! hanks for sharing!

    .TFS
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Liz O.
    Unikebyyes at yahoo dot com

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  51. UnknownJuly 12, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    What a bright adorable idea. I like that ribbon too.

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  52. UnknownJuly 12, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Your pencil box is one of the cutest things I've seen in a long time. It is just wonderful.

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  53. Message KeeperJuly 13, 2013 at 1:44 AM

    Wonderful project! So bright and cheerful!

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  54. MandyJuly 13, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Wow this is amazing I love love love it,gorgeous colours and detail...
    Mandy x

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  55. Scrappin' DivaJuly 13, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    What a fun idea! TFS!

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  56. UnknownJuly 14, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    So many fun ideas...how could you go wrong with these two companies. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

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