If you've come here from Lisa over at www.crop-and-create.blogspot.com
then you're on the right track. If not, head on over to Jen's blog to start at the beginning. I'll have the full line up down below just in case :)
I hope you all enjoy my bouquet of flowers!
some close ups:
I hope you all enjoy my bouquet of flowers!
I got my inspiration for this from Andrea over at Divine Domesticity back in January when I saw her design team challenge project here: http://divinedomestic.blogspot.com/2011/01/mps-design-team-challenge.html Hers did so well she actually won!
I sat on the idea while working on other projects, but when Jen asked me to be in her hop and said the theme for it was Spring, I knew it's time had come :)
My favorite part of Spring is all of the incredibly beautiful flowers in bloom. My favorite are the Japanese Jane Magnolia's. Since they bloom in pinks and purples (and of course, pink matches my craft corner), I decided to use different shades of each.
I sat on the idea while working on other projects, but when Jen asked me to be in her hop and said the theme for it was Spring, I knew it's time had come :)
My favorite part of Spring is all of the incredibly beautiful flowers in bloom. My favorite are the Japanese Jane Magnolia's. Since they bloom in pinks and purples (and of course, pink matches my craft corner), I decided to use different shades of each.
It took a few days to complete. It has A LOT of flowers! Here it is sitting in it's new home in my craft corner:
I used the flowers from the Plantin Schoolbook cartridge-the base cut, shadow cut, and italic cut, all at 1 inch, 1 1/2 inch, and 1 3/4 inches. I used two to four layers (in different colors) for each flower, then used a sewing pin to attach them to the styrofoam ball (mine is 5 inches). My spatula helped me fold all the petals up to give them more dimension. The little pink pail is from Target's dollar spot, and the stones I used to weigh the pail down can be found pretty much anywhere. I think I got mine from the dollar store.
Now on to the candy! How'd you like to win this? :)
To win you don't have to be a friend (follower), but new friends are always welcome :) Just leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite part of Spring, or your favorite Spring memory, or anything else you want (be sure to include a way for me to contact you). I'll draw my winner Monday evening using random.org. Good luck! And thanks again for joining us! :)
Oh my gosh! That is adorable... your cricut must have been happily chirping away for hours! Love it.
ReplyDeleteThats beautiful, Libby! Looks like it would take a long time to make. You did a wonderful job on it!--Pat N.
ReplyDeleteThis is soooo beautiful Libby! You did a great job! This had to have taken a long time to make!
ReplyDeleteAwesome project. My favorite part of spring is watching my pear tree bloom with its white flowers.
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What a beautiful bouquet of flowers. I could see this as a wonderful center piece on any table. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you used. I love watching the flowers bloom in the spring.
ReplyDeleteThat is adorable!
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Wow this is gorgeous! I love it AND your pink craft room! I will have to make one of these for my pink room too :-)
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower thanks to Momo :-) would be great if you could pop by my blog too :-)
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Hi Libby,
ReplyDeleteOooooh that's real spring in a pot! Much have take a big time to make that grow ;)
My favorite thing in spring is see the kids playing in the sun with eachother. I don't have a machine for using your candy (my scissor is my best friend!) but still became a follower of you and leave a message because I really love you creations.
Greetz Monique
Amazing project! My favorite part of spring is the flowers. I love planting flowers. I am a new follower. Thanks for the chance to win.
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not only did I LOVE your project but you have awesome blog candy!!! My favorite part of spring is when you see the first sign of your flowers popping up from the ground...! I am a new follower! alannahmae at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute flower tree...Spring makes me think of warm sunshine and new flowers. I live where it's always warm, so I miss the changing of seasons :( TFS
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Wowzers! Your topiary is beautiful! That's a lot of flowers!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of spring is ALL OF THE SNOW BEING GONE!!! lol I love when the first daffodil pops through the ground in our flower garden!
Melissa
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This is so beautiful. I was thinking of making one of these--but now I know I definitely will. Great job!! I am a new follower!
ReplyDeleteI live in South Florida, so Spring doesn't have the same meaning as it does to some of our Northern counterpart. I do love Spring because the butterflies are out and we get to see nature in all it's beautiful splendor! Thanks for sharing this. I want to make one. Maybe I'll get up the nerve and jump in.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! That's a lot of cutting! My favorite part of spring is the rebirth of all my flowers & the return of the hummingbirds.
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WOW, that's a LOT of flower punching, Libby! But what a delightful result. LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteWow!! You did an awesome job with this!! Following you now.
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This is such a pretty bouquet of flowers! I have been wanting to make one as well! New Follower!!!!
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ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I love the colors and it looks great in your craft space! I may need to make one! My fav part of spring is playing in the garden! My girls love to help me dig!
ReplyDeleteWOW that is so pretty! You must have had to cut ALOT of flowers but in the end it is awesome! I became a new follower and thanks for the chance to win!
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WOW that is gorgeous & it must have taken you forever to cut and assemble all those flowers. Great job. TFS. My favorite thing about Spring. EVERYTHING-saying goodbye to winter lol.
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my fav thing about spring is the rain!! I LOVE the rain.. its my fav type of weather :) I love the smell of it the feel.. the sound i just love it :) thanks for the chance to win. And thanks for sharing your adorable project its beautiful!
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This is ADORABLE!! I love being able to spend more time outside with my kids in the Spring! We love going to the park! TFS!
ReplyDeleteamandawoodau at hotmail dot com
This is awesome!! A definite must-try!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute. It would be a cute centerpiece for easter.
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I love the topiairy it is wonderful!
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What a great spring project
ReplyDeleteSpring brings all the flower out..and we all love flowers on our cards and LO the colors always make me smile!
Love your flower topiary! Thanks for the givaway!
ReplyDeleteYou did such a great job! I love it! I love Spring time! We are able to do so many fun things: Camping, ATV-ing, planting a garden, playing outside!!! I'm ready for it to be here! Thanks for the chance at such a wonderful giveaway!!! TFS!
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What a gorgeous bouquet! The colors are just perfect :) I love the springtime blossoms. There is a lot of fruit orchards around here, and I took my daughter out a couple weeks ago and was able to get some great photos of her in the blossoms :) Thanks for the chance!
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Wow that is amazing I love the bouquet of flowers. I love everything about spring but what I most enjoy is seeing my girls having fun outside. I'm a new follower and I'm excited to see all of your projects.
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Amazing...there must have been smoke rolling out of that cricut! Spring is my favorite time of year. Everything is waking up - and the warmth of the sun feels so good. Planting the greenhouses and making maple syrup are all part of our spring!
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wow, that is amazing! Springtime is my wedding anniversary so that is a great memory with many more to come!
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WOW! Beautiful! How long did it take?
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YOur project is so cute.. I love the flowers, the color.. all...
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So pretty. I have seen a few of these around on the blogs and love them! My favorite thing about Spring is seeing all the new buds on the trees and sprouting from the ground. It's all a fresh new start.
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I love the warm weather and pretty flowers that Spring brings! Thanks for sharing!
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My favorite part of spring is the fresh fragrant air. I love opening the windows and letting the air in. Great project....!
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Love your amazing Project, It is Beautiful!! My favorite time in spring is to hear the birds sing and Chirp!! It is always comforting to me!! Garden planting is just around the corner! Im a new friend and would love to have you as my new friend as well!! Thanks for the Chance at the super cool Blog Candy!!
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Rexann
This is so pretty. I really want to try my hand out on this project. My favorite part of spring is the warmer weather and all of the beautiful flowers and plants blooming. I love being able to turn off the heat/air and opening all of the windows and just enjoying nature. =-) TFS
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Love your arrangment...it's perfect for a party decoration. Thank you for sharing. I'm a new follower.
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OMG I'm learning so much from everyone on this blog hop! I think my cleaning, laundry, cooking and all other domestic chores will just have to wait while I go make fun stuff! Am following you now and can't wait to read more!
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Love it!! Going to try and make one of these for my sister's bridal shower. Thanks for the inspiration! Am now a follower =)
ReplyDeleteMelissa
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Libby, Thank you so much for joining me in my first blog hop. I was truly honored to have you! I love your project! It's amazing!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I hope you got a lot of new followers and lots of great comments. Thanks again!
Jen
Your bouquet is really cute! My favorite part of Spring is seeing the daffodils and tulips in bloom.
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wow what a project Spring brings to life so much beauty. My favorite Spring Memory is laying in the grass with my Cousin staring at the clouds finding the hidden pictures.
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Beautiful flower tree! Love it:)
ReplyDelete~Kim
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Cute and different! jenny.naus@yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteI love your project! My favorite part of spring is definitely the arrival of beautiful flowers. This totally makes me thing of spring :) I am excited to start following you! TFS
ReplyDeleteTiffany
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This is beautiful! I love the colors of the flowers! Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLisa
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i love your pretty flower tree, great springy colors! My favorite spring memory is last March when our daffodils bloomed - it was our first spring at our house and we were so excited to see something coming up! Thanks for the chance to win, I'm a new follower!
ReplyDeleteWow, so pretty! It must have taken awhile with so many flowers! My favourite thing about spring are the flowers! TFS!
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Just adorable! What I love about Spring is that it is time for BASEBALL!
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What I love about spring is Spring Break, which means my girls come home from college. Unfortanatly this year they were off on different weeks
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Just breathtaking. Awesome!!! One of my favorite thing about spring is everything coming alive again.
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Love it! you did an awesome job thanks for telling us how to make one. Its great
ReplyDeletescrapperbecka at yahoo dot com
So pretty!:) My favorite part of spring is the flowers coming out and the birds singing:)
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You did an awesome job on your topiary! I love the colors. I can't imagine cutting and assembling that many flowers but the finished project is gorgeous. Since you love flowers, you should visit my blog... I have lots of pictures of the bearded irises that grow in my garden. They are beautiful and come in so many different colors. Thanks for sharing and for offering a chance at winning your blog candy!
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Wow, what a beautiful topiary. My fave memories of spring were Easter pics before church and Easter egg hunts. As a grandmother, I have many sweet memories. Thanks so much for sharing this great project. Look forward to following you.
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what an amazing project ~ it came out beautifully! My favorite thing about Spring is the flowers that come up. When I see the daffodils and crocus - i know the warmer weather is on its way!
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These topiaries are great especially since you can change the colors to match the season. Kelsey made one and it took her hours.
ReplyDeleteThanks for thinking of my sister. It happened just before Payne's Prairie by the massage therapy school on 441~southbound. It was in the Gainesville Sun on Wed.
Great job,
Georgiana
Beautiful topiary. Very springy and love the colors. It must have taken forever to cut all the flowers? I am still waiting for Spring here in Upstate New York. Favorite part--when I can get the windows open again. TFS and the chance to win. I am a follower. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteLove the topiary, tfs
ReplyDeleteFav part of Spring is when the flowers start blooming
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Cute topiary. I'm a newbe follower. My favor part of spring is listening to the birds chirping and watching the hummingbirds fight over the feeder. TFS and for the chance to win some awesome blog candy.
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wow this topiary is amazing....so beautiful and creative..great colors to
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Your bouquet of flowers is AWESOME !!! Love it :-) I'm your newest follower sent by Momo !
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! TFS.
ReplyDeleteWow this is gorgeous and looks like a lot of work but well worth it! My favorite part of spring is not seeing white snow any more. I love the way freshly cut grass smells!! I am already a follower. TFS
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Libby I loved your flower tree! Since I live in the desert it is nice to see Spring come and the area starts getting green and the bunnies and other little critters come out of there burrows. TFS Susan shanna13@frontiernet.net
ReplyDeleteI love your bouquet! Very cute. And it works out perfectly with one of my favorite parts a spring...flowers!
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This really amazing. Love your project.
ReplyDeletewiglo@sbcglobal.net
Oh wow! Awesome!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your topiary, it is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteKathy
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Love that topiary!! Might have to "steal" your idea and me one for my bedroom (in turquoise of course).
ReplyDeleteCan never have too many flowers around in spring - and these won't wilt!.
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www.craftjunk.blogspot.com
I love it! I think I may make one for my craft room too!
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Great, Superb job on the flower ball. I've been seeing a lot of these in tribute to Spring and I must give this a try myself. TFS, Smooches... scrapperinthemaking.blogspot.com or frankleecrafts@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love your topiary!! soooo pretty! I am a new follower sent by Momo.
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What a beautiful project:) i love it:)
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is awesome! I am a new follower sent by Momo! I would be blessed if you dropped by my blog www.scrappingmamahen.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteKristin
love the topiary! love topiaries. i have 6 different ones at home. you did a great job. i bet it was a lot of work.
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