Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Fall Splendor

I LOVE this Sizzix Caddy die created by Eileen Hull!  There are soooooooo many possibilities for this die but I wanted to use it in a totally different way than what it was intended for.  While looking for a fall wreath to put on my door, my mind began churning.  I didn't have one yet sooooo the "Fall Splendor" wreath became reality.  And what a LOVELY accent for my front door!

Each of the little caddies are spilling over with little pine cones, bits & pieces of fall flowers and little berries.  I bought a bundle of fall flowers and a grapevine wreath and wha la, the Fall Splendor wreath was created.

To see what the other fantastic designers came up with using this little caddy, click on the little button on the sidebar to the right "Sizzix's Fresh Vintage".  By clicking on this button it will let you "hop" forward.  The inspiration alone is well worth the look!

OH YES, visit Oh My Crafts to leave a comment for a chance to WIN the Flower Layers #9 die.  Just takes a minute so don't delay.......the die is one to have in your die inventory to create wonderful works of art!




Materials:

Grapevine wreath
Small bundle fall flowers
Duetica, Mandolyn font
Sizzix Big Shot
Sizzix Caddy die
Krylon webbing paint
Ranger Distressed Inks (fall colors with application sponges)

Directions:
  • cut 5 caddies from Sizzles mat board with the Big Shot
  • spray caddy parts with Krylon flat black paint; let dry
  • spray webbing on caddy parts; let dry
  • sponge webbing with Ranger Distressed Inks
  • assemble caddies
  • fill caddies with brown craft crinkle paper
  • add tiny pine cones & fall flower pieces
  • pick flower/leaf parts off wire stems
  • use Beacon's Quick Grip adhesive to adhere flowers to grapevine
  • adhere caddies to wreath
  • adhere Blumenthal Lansing buttons on caddies
  • using the Mandolyn font by Duetica, type title
Now display your wreath with honor!

8 comments:

Gretchen said...

Beautiful! Love the design and colors. Awesome job!

eileen hull said...

Ronnie- I love the colors you used and putting the caddies on the wreath is brilliant! So fall-ish - love that Mandolyn font too :-) Thanks so much for hopping along with us!

Cyndi S said...

Your wreath is very pretty. What a creative way to use the caddy. Love the results.
cstephenson at q dot com

Anita Braddock said...

I love love this idea on a wreath i never would have thought to do it thanks for the great idea. love the colors and the flowers. great job. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
abbraddock@msn.com

Jonathan F said...

Beautiful wreath. I love how the pattern on the caddy blends into the foliage.

Karin said...

This is so adorable!

Anonymous said...

What a cute idea, and such a nice mix of seasonal elements (and the webbing adds both texture and a little Halloween atmosphere!)

KimberlyRae said...

I LOvE Fall
and
I love your
G o r g e o u s
Project!!
You have Inspired Me
with your work of Art!
Thank you for sharing♥
Hugs and Blessings,
KimberlyRae