........ Now, before I show you pictures of my newest project I have to say hello to ALL my new followers and Facebook friends! I logged into my email to a bunch of blog comments, new followers and my Facebook 'likes' grew overnight. I was wondering what the heck happened. So, I logged into my blog to see nearly 4000 hits *thud*......
"I'm under attack!!!!!!!!!!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!"
LOL!
One of my commenters said she found me from the Cricut newsletter.. say what?! After doing some poking around, there I was! In the 'Cricut Chirp' with MY photo shown with a link to one of my message board posts (I shared my valentine boxes) I couldn't believe it! Little ol' me.. CHECK IT OUT!
Tee-hee... I'm a soupa-star, baby! lol j/k....
Anyhow... want to see my super-dooper cute spring table decoration?! Yes, I know.. spring? What the hey?! Aren't we in the midde of winter? Why yes, yes we are. BUT, I was getting tired of Valentine's projects.. Well, that was until SVG Cuts released THIS collection.. (Cute, right?! Of course! I mean, how can you look at that and not want to make all 3 of them?) But yeah.. where was I going with this?... Um.
Ah yes, I was tired of Valentine's projects so I decided to do something springy and cute with some of my favorite paper from Echo Park.
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TA-DA!!!!!!
Introducing the 'Happy Spring' table decor! Everyone now, "Oooohhh.... Ahhhhhh"
I can not tell you how much fun I had creating this! All the colors and cute cuts! Now.. I will overload you with pictures.
I added buttons for some extra cuteness.
Don't even try to tell me this caterpillar is not cute! Stinkin' ADORABLE!
Oh yes, little snail.. you are adorable too!
Want to make one? Of course you do!
Carts Used - Forever Young (FY) : Create a Critter (CaC) : Straight From The Nest (SFTN) :Tags, bags, boxes and more (TBB&M).
Paper used - Echo Park (LOVE!) Collection : Walk in the Park.
Items Needed - 3d glue dots, chalk or ink, a popsicle stick, styrofoam squares, toothpicks, 20 gauge jewelry wire (I used blue), hot glue, buttons, paper thread (found in the jewelry making section at Joanns)
Here are the cuts I used. I hope I got them all..
Box - (TBB&M) : 5 3/4" I like to seal my boxes with Wonder Tape.
Grass (SFTN) : 2 3/4" (Cut 8. You will cut them to fit around the styrofoam and inside a bit for more of a 3D look) Chalk/Ink the edges in a darker green.
Flower (FY) 3" and cut circles at 1 1/4" x5 These will be curled and make into petals. It helps to hot glue them.
The yellow circle will be cut at 1". Attach a button.
Snail (CaC) : 1 1/4"
Caterpillar (CaC) : 1 3/4"
Hive (CaC) : 2 1/4"
Butterfly (CaC) : 1 3/4"
Frog (CaC) : 2"
Dragonfly (CaC) : 1 1/4"
Bird House (CaC) : - 2 1/2"
Sun (CaC) : 2 1/2"
Kite (CaC) : 3.5 or 4" I didn't write it down and I forgot.
Cloud (CaC) : (forgot size) and the text on the cloud was cut in SCAL.
Stem/leaves of the flower : Use a popsicle stick and hot glue paper to it. I cut my leaves in SCAL but you can just free hand cut 2 ovals.
When sticking your items into the styrofoam I used toothpicks (green to match the grass better) and a bit of hot glue so they stay put!
Make your box first and then attach the styrofoam with hot glue. Use two 2x4" squares and cut them in half. You will also need to trim the side down a little.
I hope you love this little project as much as I do! Please share my blog with your crafty friends and of course, join my Facebook page!! PRETTY PLEASE?
Thanks for coming by!
Toodles!
Sooooo flippin cute!!
Posted by: Mary Rudakas | 01/19/2011 at 01:50 PM
Very cute:0)
Posted by: becky | 01/19/2011 at 02:55 PM
This is so ridiculously over-the-top adorable!! I just love it!
Posted by: Julie | 01/19/2011 at 02:59 PM
Wow great job love it..........
Posted by: Maria Reyes | 01/19/2011 at 04:52 PM
are you kidding me?...this is beyond adorable!...
Posted by: greenbean | 01/19/2011 at 05:00 PM
This is just too cute. I came to check out the Valentine bixes and found this. I'm a new follower. If you'd like to visit me you are welcome.
http://cricutmimi.blogspot.com
Posted by: Stephanie Bonin | 01/19/2011 at 05:39 PM
This is adorable. I too found you on 'chirp'. I love the way you coordinate your papers. It looks so bright & cheery. I will check back for other cute projects.
Posted by: Myra Gregory | 01/19/2011 at 07:41 PM
Congratulations Tamara! I'm so happy for you! You totally deserve it!!!!!
Posted by: Lenae | 01/19/2011 at 09:11 PM
Love the centerpiece. I found you at SVGcuts.com and I love your work.
Posted by: Lana | 01/20/2011 at 05:44 AM
I have one word... WOW!
Posted by: Roxann | 01/20/2011 at 08:58 AM
OH. MY. WORLD!!!! *pick up jaw off the floor*
I love it, I love it, I love it! I could look at it all day, it just makes me smile!
Well there you have it, you just made my day! Isn't that a cool feeling??...
Keep it coming, please! :-D
Posted by: Bee | 01/20/2011 at 09:05 AM
(PS: You're a terrible enabler, now that I saw all this cuteness overload, I need to get the Create a Critter cartridge!! Shame on you!... ;-))
Posted by: Bee | 01/20/2011 at 09:41 AM
Great job!!!! So very cute you are a great designer. I also found your blog from the cricut newsletter. Thank you for all the great ideas. Teresa
Posted by: teresa | 01/20/2011 at 03:40 PM
Thanks for introducing me to Echo Park papers. I didn't know that company and their papers are adorable!... :-D
Posted by: Bee | 01/21/2011 at 05:54 AM
This is just FANTASTIC! I love it and the way you photographed it, the old wooden like background is the perfect touch. Very cleaver and so happy!
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
Lisa
PS...
Congrats on making the Cricut Chirp :)
Posted by: Lisa | 01/21/2011 at 07:56 AM
TOTALLY TOO CUTE!!! I am sitting here at work looking at all of your creative work and wishing I was home making something?!?!?!? That's what they get for leaving me in the office by myself on a Friday afternoon!!!!
Posted by: Nancy Kennerly | 01/21/2011 at 01:01 PM
This is the cutest thing I have ever seen. I wish I was as creative as you.
Posted by: Stacy | 01/23/2011 at 11:50 AM
Omg!! This is THE cutest thing I have ever seen! Thanks for sharing the details..it looks like a lot of fun!
Posted by: Joanna bandelin | 02/02/2011 at 09:05 PM
There are no words, you are just sooooo good at this! What is your secret :0)
Posted by: Theresa | 02/09/2011 at 09:49 AM
Did you mention how long this took you? I dont have the patience- but I want some of yours! Do you have a YouTube page? I would love to actually *watch* how you made this. :)
Posted by: Kristy | 02/17/2011 at 01:11 PM
Can you explain a little more about the styrofoam? Did you attach the grass round the styrofoam? Is there styrofoam inside the box also? You mentioned cutting it in half- not understanding. ??
Posted by: Kristy | 02/17/2011 at 03:38 PM
Hello Tamara,
I just discovered your blog yesterday and was completely WOWED by the Summer table scene you shared. Then I clicked over and found this adorable Spring scene and was wowed again. And I couldn't resist...I had to create one for myself. I've been working on it most of today and have shared my creation (mainly a case of yours) on my blog, giving you full credit for the idea. Thank you SO much for sharing. I had a complete blast creating this!
http://tomshack.blogspot.com/2011/02/happy-spring.html is the link to my post if you care to take a peek.
Thanks again and have a fabulous day!
Posted by: Jeanne | 02/20/2011 at 03:59 PM
you are amazing! I love this project! so flippin cute!!!
Posted by: Tori Morris | 03/03/2011 at 08:05 PM
I love it!
Posted by: Heidi | 03/04/2011 at 10:06 PM
That is so great! So very creative.
Posted by: Therese | 06/26/2011 at 03:37 PM