Monday, September 30, 2013

Paper Girls Challenge Blog - September Hop

Thanks so much for stopping by, if you are here for the Paper Girls Challenge Blog you should have come from Charissa's blog. If you didn't come from there when you're done looking around you should definitely head back to the beginning and see all the fantastic fall home decor projects we have for you today. Serious inspiration over load here!



I made this fall banner. Obviously something 7 feet long is hard to get into a single image so I also have some close-ups for you!

There's lots of goodies in here, twine, upcycled corrugated cardboard, thrifted doilies, ribbons, Prima and David Tutera flowers, and Authentique Thankful papers to name a few. Check it out:


I cut the letters out on my Silhouette and made a slightly larger one to act as the "shadow" since the machine doesn't have that function.


The spots were created by inking through joint tape (like you'd find at the hardware store). 



Had to hot glue on the flowers to the doilies. It nearly broke my heart since it means I may have ruined them, but it just looks so pretty that I had to commit.



Now, the Paper Girls Challenge Blog has a Scrapbook Pal gift card up for grabs, which means you're asking what do you have to do to participate? 

Would you like a chance to win? Get an entry for commenting on each of the blog posts, "Like" the Paper Girls Challenge on Facebook, and being a follower on our blog (all are required for an entry). You will see some fabulous projects and find some inspiration.

You have until October 6, 2013 at 11:59pm MST to comment. We will announce the winner on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 9:00 am MST. International readers are welcome to play along but currently we are only shipping prize packs to the US and Canada due to shipping costs.



Here's that blog hop order again, just in case you lost it:
Erica
Jessica -- you are here
Michele -- go here



21 comments:

  1. What a great banner. I love all the pieces.

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  2. Beautiful banner! using the joint tape is such a clever idea!

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    1. Thanks! I recently took a mixed media class where we used it and now I'm a bit obsessed, thankfully the instructor let me take home the leftovers.

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  3. This is such a great banner! Love all the details!

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  4. Cute banner,love all the different elements, Thanks

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  5. Love the banner- it so captures the essence of fall. Great job!

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  6. WOW...loving all the burlap on this banner! So much detail and time, it is beautiful!

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    1. Thanks Brittany, you know it really didn't take that long even, part of an afternoon. The hardest part was stringing that twine through because it kept unraveling - which leant a nice look in the end but was difficult to work with.

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  7. What a lovely banner! I love the burlap elements! Nice job!

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  8. Super cute. The doilies have given their lives for a lovely cause!! LOL!!

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    1. Isn't that the truth?! The way you phrased that made me giggle a little, because that's how I feel about my paper sometimes too.

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  9. Like the way the inking created the dots

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  10. I just love your banner. I've been thinking it might be time to make a new one to hang in my living room for the fall season!

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  11. Love your banner. The details are impeccable. :)

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  12. Beautiful banner! love the doilies and the burlap flowers!

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  13. I need to start making banners. Love them!

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  14. I think banners are an underestimated decoration. I bet it adds the perfect touch to your home.

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