Doodlebug Design: Happy 4th of July!

Happy Fourth of July everyone!  To celebrate I decided to create a fun table centerpiece using the Yankee Doodle Wagon and Flower Cut files!  These files can be found in the Lori Whitlock SVG Shop (Wagon, Flower Cluster) as well as the Silhouette Store ( Wagon, Flower Cluster).  Take a peek...

I will admit, converting a 2D file to be a 3D project was a challenge, but it certainly was fun!  I was just so happy that it turned out like I had envisioned in my head!  For papers, I used some Gingham Linen Petite Prints in Ladybug, Bubble Blue, Blue Jean, Limeade and Beetle..  I also used Starry Stripes and Declaration Dots from Patriotic Parade;  Colors of Courage and Land that I Love from Patriotic Picnic; and Horsin' Around from Down on the Farm.  I embellished the wagon with some Red, White & Blue Star Sprinkles (side of wagon); Red, White & Blue Matte Sprinkles (wheels) and Silver Glitter Sprinkles (for the rivets) Here are some more close-ups:

I've put together some instructions on how I converted the Wagon and Flower Cut files to go from 2D to 3D in Silhouette.  I will say this is not a beginner project!  You do need to be comfortable with your Silhouette and it's design functions.

I've included wagon assembly instructions on the image. 

Below is how I assembled the flowers...

I started by curling the petals with the handle of a paint brush.  I then added glue to one of the petals next to the cut line, and overlapped the petals so that the flower formed a "bowl".  I did this for all three layers of the flower then stacked them, with some foam tape between the layers for more dimension.

For the stem, I took a piece of flower wire, bent it so there was a small circle at the top and inserted it through the hole in the center of the stacked flowers.  I wrapped floral tape under the flower to hold the wire in place.  I then added some of the greenery to the wire using floral tape.

I finished the flower off with a center that I borrowed from this flower in the Lori Whitlock SVG shop.

If you decide to take the challenge to make this, we would love to see your projects!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by to peek!

Doodlebug Design: 4th of July Layout

Hi Everyone, Happy 4th of July!  To celebrate, I have a layout I created for Doodlebug Design featuring the Patriotic Picnic collection.  Take a peek....

 

These pictures are from back in 2005 at the Chatham, MA 4th of July Parade... an annual event for us!



 

I love the "grid" look and decided to feature my photos on 4x4 squares... with some embellishment of course!  The new word stickers on the This and That Sticker sheets are my favorite!

 

 

I made some flags by folding a couple of the banner stickers around some stick pins...

 

 

For my title, I cut a square from the 4th of July Double Sided Cardstock and embellished it with a few stickers.  Such a fun memory!  That's it for me today, thanks for stopping by!
 

Paper Issues: Hooray for the Red, White & Blue Issue

Hi Everyone!  There's a new issue today at Paper Issues, Hooray for the Red, White & Blue, sponsored by ThermOWeb!  ThermOWeb sent the PI girls some of their fabulous Deco Foils to play with, and here's what I created:

 

I used some of ThermOWeb's Gold Deco Foil and White Foam Adhesive to create the stars on my card.  I love the touch of sparkle it adds!  It was simple to do, I just cut the star from the foam using a thin metal die, then applied the gold foil.  It was the perfect touch for my red, white & blue card created using some goodies from Doodlebug Design's new Patriotic Picnic.
 

Link up your projects for a chance to win an assortment of Deco Foil Products from ThermOWeb.  What are we looking for? Any projects with  patriotic themes, about Memorial Day, military heroes, parades, use red, white and blue, nautical elements, use ThermOWeb products, or use the May or June free printables from Paper Issues.   Also stop by to see all the inspiration and products from ThermOWeb!

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That's it for me today!  Thanks for stopping by!

Doodlebug Design: Patriotic Picnic

Hi Everyone, today I have a fun layout featuring Doodlebug's Patriotic Picnic!  This collection is full of fun patterns, and stickers.  It's perfect for all of your patriotic projects!  Even better, it coordinates with last year's Patriotic Parade!  I used some papers from both collections to scrap this adorable picture of my daughter and her doll all dressed up for the 2003 4th of July parade in Chatham, MA!

 

 

I based my layout on a sketch by Jen Chapin for Paper Issues.  I LOVE the new Red, White & Blue Sprinkles Vellum!!! I die cut some fun stars from it and scattered them on my layout!  Here are some close-ups....

 

 

 

 

That's it for me today...make sure to keep stopping by the Doodlebug Blog for more Patriotic Picnic inspiration from the Design Team!  Thanks for stopping by!