DCWV/May Arts Craft Challenge Entry

Well, the day is finally here.  I can share with you my entry for the May Arts/DCWV Craft Challenge. To recap, we were asked to submit a project idea using DCWV Snapshot Stack and some lovely May Arts ribbons.  Then Erin of DCWV and Betheny of  May Arts selected 25 of the ideas  and sent us all the products to create our project idea.  Mine was one of the ideas chosen ! !

The DCWV Snapshot Stack papers had so many great patterns and elements that I was inspired to create a "Family Photo Wreath". With the recent addition of another granddaughter to our family,  I decided to focus on celebrating the grandchildren in our lives.     

 To make the " wreath base", I covered a flat pressboard circle I purchased at a local craft store with strips of the Typeface patterned paper from the stack.  

To create each "photo spot" , I cut out the glittery Polaroid Images and matted them on the glittery Red Paper from the Snapshot Stack. Using some of the  gorgeous black lace ribbon from MayArts, I added a strip to the bottom of each "photo spot" to add more texture. Next I cut some of the elements from the paper stack page and added a little heart and a photo turn to each with a brad and a "name banner" made from printing on the Green patterned paper.  I covered the back of clear buttons with different pattern paper punch cuts, pierced the holes and tied the MayArts Twine into a bow on each and used foam dots to adhere to each  "photo spot".

I added photos and also a heartfelt saying about grandchildren printed on paper from the stack to finish off those pieces. 

I made additonal embellishments for the wreath using 2 sizes of scalloped circle punches and either the MayArts Yellow Chevron Ribbon or the Black Lace Ribbon and more of the paper backed clear buttons tied with the twine bows.

The "FAMILY" embellishment was created taking the FilmStrip Paper image, lightly misting it with water on the backside and bending it to form gentle curves so it looks like it is unfurling. I then die cut letters out of the glittery Red Paper from the stack and adhered all to the wreath base. 

The "Banner" was made by taking various elements from the paper stack and building each banner piece including making banner pieces from the Yellow Chevron ribbon and hanging all from more of the MayArts Twine.

And in my opinion, you can't have a wreath without a big fluffy bow, so I used the beautiful May Arts Sheer Ribbon  and layered it with some of the  Yellow Chevron and Black Lace Ribbons for more interest and topped it all off with another handmade embellishment from the patterned paper and paper backed clear buttons and twine and Yellow Chevron Ribbon.  

I also made a wreath hanger from the Yellow Chevron ribbon and taped it to the back of the wreath.  This was a fun project to make and now I have a lovely home décor project to honor the happiness our grandchildren bring us.

Thank you DCWV and May Arts for giving me a chance to make this project idea a reality!  On Friday, June 15th we find out who wins prizes for their designs on the DCWV Blog.  I'd appreciate it if you would drop by the DCWV Blog and leave a comment about my project.  

Can NOT Believe I WON !!!

Today it was announced I get to be a Challenge Winner Designer on DCWV Blog!  My project idea  was selected for the May Arts/DCWV Craft Challenge !  I am so thrilled to have been chosen since my project idea is so vivid in my head that I really want to see it come to life !

A couple of weeks ago, they asked for ideas to be submitted for a project using their awesome

Snapshot Stack

and some lovely May Arts Ribbons

which they will furnish to the winners to do their final project to send them.  Erin Madsen of DCWV Blog and Bethany of May Arts Blog review all idea entries and pick a few people to win.

The deadline to submit my project is June 8th, and the entries will be posted on June 11th.  And they will announce Winners for prizes on June 15th.

I am in HEAVEN !  I can hardly wait to receive my supplies and turn my idea into a reality.  I am waiting for the details to be sent to me so I don't think I can share my idea just yet...hoping I can do a few sneak peeks though :)

My Favorites so far from the Craft and Hobby Association Summer Show

While I did not get to attend CHA this year, I have been closely following a few of my favorite companies new releases.  I also love to get inspiration from how each manufacturer decorates their booths to showcase their products to the best advantage.  One of the best displays I have seen so far posted is from the fabulous designers at DCWV....take a peek at this awesome detail !  Can you spot all the places they used PP?

well, do you see all the pattern paper opportunities in this display?  I love the deer above the mantel...but the paper wrapped logs are beyond clever !  The stockings, frames and mantle decor are all made with lovely DCWV patterned paper and the cute little sleigh is also beautifully done up in patterned paper.

Another thing I spotted as I blog hopped through CHA photos today was this awesome display of kits
to make fantastic flower necklaces from Ruby-Violet ..a Prima spin off line.  I can not wait to get my hands on a few of these kits.  I wonder how much they will be priced? 

Well I bookmarked a few other favorites that I will post later this week.  What have you seen from this CHA you really want to get?