Hi friends! Thank you so much for your warm comments on my last couple of posts. We are enjoying some much needed R&R and I've had some time to play in the studio. I wanted to go all out for our 4th of July party this year and after making THIS patriotic card, so I have been busy decorating. I started with this wreath, inspired by Pinterest. I've never made a wreath before and probably needed to wire things a bit more, but so far I'm enjoying it! Next, I wanted to do some word art, so I came up with this little Tim Holtz framed panel. :)
For my panel, I started by taping my 1" Alpha Numeric Dies with washi tape to my cutting plate word by word and cut them from blue Bazzil. I layered the strips over Tim's Correspondence paper. I splashed the panel with watery gesso to resemble fireworks.
I'm so happy to finally get hold of Tim's Funky Florals 3 die set. I cut each piece for my floral swag from watercolor paper, then sponged them with Distress Inks to get vibrant color. You could easily use Kraft Core cardstock for this, but I love the variegation you get from inking. For the flowers I layered two flowers and two centers for a fuller look. I molded them with my flower shaping tools.
Finally, I gave Tim's Framed Wooden Panel a wash of watery gesso to compliment my farmhouse decor. This was really fun to make and I'm already enjoying having it on display. Now to do a second panel with the letters leftover from my word strips. :)
Wow, Autumn, they are both so stunning!! I love the wreath!! You did a fabulous job!! And the word art is so amazing!! I love the flowers and the greenery!! The "fireworks" are a perfect touch!! Gorgeous, my friend!! I love them both!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
Very cool and inspiring piece of home decor just perfect for one of my very favorite holidays! Those Funkie Flowers have never looked better, my friend! And I love the splash of gesso standing in as fireworks--how creative! Sending hugs!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creations Autumn, the wreath looks splendid with the cotton and what a wonderful panel to proudly display. You have a special gift when it comes to designing, enjoy the holiday x
ReplyDeleteBoth creations are fabulous Autumn x The wreath looks amazing as does your frame....Stunning with a capital S xx
ReplyDeleteHave a great time
Annie x
These are such great patriotic projects. I just saw a cotton wreath at a friends house today! Now I know it is a “thing!” Thanks for sharing. I always enjoy seeing what you make.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful piece and it's nice to see the photo that inspired it. The flowers are so cool in dark blue with the white bauble. God bless (and God bless America).
ReplyDeleteBoth pieces are gorgeous Autumn, I would have never guessed that is your first wreath!!! xo xo
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are managing some R&R and also crafting. Glorious projects today, unique and fabulous and what a fabulous first attempt at the wreath, clearly a natural x. Love how you did the letters on the panel and the splats sure do look like fireworks x.
ReplyDeleteThey really are both fabulous Autumn, for a first attempt at a wreath it's pretty amazing dear and looks incredible upon the door.
ReplyDeleteWhat great shapes from those funky floral dies and another fabulous piece of home decor indeed.
Wishes you and the family wonderful celebrations ahead.
Big Hugs Tracey xx
Your patriotic decor is amazing! I love that framed piece. Beautiful! And I am so glad that you and the family are resting up.
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Autumn, I am so glad I waited and then took the time to really read about and admire this beautiful patriotic piece you have created. It is really fabulous, something anyone would PROUDLY display. Thanks so much for sharing all the details of this perfectly patriotic piece!!! I love it. hugs to you, Ann xx
ReplyDeleteWhat great projects Autumn - and good to hear you are enjoying your R&R.
ReplyDeleteYour framed panel is stunning, and I love the texture and colour in your wreath
Blessings
Maxine
This panel in its simplicity is perfect, beautiful, gives strong emotions! I love the white background and even the crown is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove how the patriotic colours are spiced up with that little green - a beautiful composition!
ReplyDeletethis is awesome! That Framed Panel is the perfect size for display too! Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove both projects!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on both projects, Autumn! Your first wreath certainly turned out amazing - love your materials used! Love your framed piece - the background is so pretty and your "fireworks" really stand out. Love your funky florals - don't have that set yet but your flowers are definitely inspiring. Have a wonderful 4th and party, too. Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful Autumn! xx
ReplyDeleteI salute you! What a great creation. Happy 4th!
ReplyDeleteThe panel is beautiful and I love how you did the flower centres, they are so striking. But that wreath... wow, what an absolute stunner that is, it really is going to make an impact for your 4th July celebrations.
ReplyDeletePleased to hear that you are having some R&R too! Hugs, Anne xx
Happy July 4th, Autumn! I wish I could convey how moved I am by your post today. The words on your card truly express what’s in my heart, and your details are just amazing. I miss my wreath making days. How proud I would be to display yours inside or out! It’s lovely! Enjoy your celebrations. Hugs, de
ReplyDelete2 stunning projects...I love them both. Really loving the wreath...love the natural cotton, twigs and grass! Really stunning! ;-)
ReplyDeleteWow Autumn what a super cute framed wreath design and lovely flowers.
ReplyDeleteHugs Diane
These are really special projects!!! Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHi Autumn, its been far too long since I have visited! Wow your projects are fabulous, I love the wreath. I also have decorated with a bunch of cotton in a vase! The word art frame is wonderful too!
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