Dotty for You Initial

I have a couple days that I can spend crafting at leisure, so look out!  You may see a lot of little projects!

I always make a gift for my hostesses - whether they are near or far.  It's one of the great pleasures of my job.  I so appreciate when people allow me into their homes for a few hours!  This is what I gave my hostess this morning.

This is a simple wooden letter that I picked up.  It was easy to work with because it was already painted white.  I simply adhered Dotty for You paper to the front and then used a craft knife to cut around the edges.  Now of course I had to make flowers!  Any time I get the chance to use the dark chocolate striped grosgrain, I pull that out, too.  It makes the nicest bows!  A couple of flutter shapes and opaque gems, and it was done.

I'll have another new project for you tomorrow!

Initial Banner

I have had such a good time today!  I have two Gatherings tomorrow, so I spent the day getting ready for them.  I get to spend the whole day talking about Close To My Heart and paper crafting - I love my job!!  I put together an initial banner for each of my hostesses.

I put almost this whole project together using the Art Philosophy cartridge.  Talk about making something fast and easy!!  I used one of the My Creations banner pieces as the base.  These are the cut measurements:

• taffy scalloped banner - 7.1 inches
• blue pennant (made with Miracle paper) - 6.8 inches
• crystal blue flowers - 2.5 inches
• taffy flowers - 3 inches
• taffy letter - 2.5 inches

Once everything was cut, it was just a matter of rolling the flowers and putting it together.  I use Liquid Glass to adhere everything to the My Creations products.  It is such a strong hold!  To finish it off, I add a bow and hanger using Sweet Leaf grosgrain.   I know it's January, but this piece of decor brings just a little bit of Spring to a room!