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!

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Materials:

Grapevine wreath
Small bundle fall flowers
Duetica, Mandolyn font

Beacon Quick Grip adhesive

Sizzix Big Shot
Sizzix Caddy die

Sizzix Little Sizzles Mat Board (5)

Blumenthal Lansing Buttons

Krylon flat black spray paint

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!

Bridal Presentations made easy with Duetica Fonts!

I was asked to create some bridesmaids jewelry for six young women. The wedding colors are ivory & navy blue. The bracelets & earrings were made of Swarovski ivory pearls/clear crystals on a stretch cording. After the jewelry was created, I wanted to help the bride out by having the jewelry ready to hand out to her bridesmaids.

I've been working with Duetica Fonts alot lately & came up with the most perfect presentation format.

The names were provided by the Bride......and when printed on ivory linen cardstock, the Mandolyn font added such a classy/elegant look.

Each bracelet & earring set was secured by Beacon Adhesives Quick Grip glue to prevent loss of the jewelry. Again the Mandolyn font was so much fun to use. Each letter was selected especially for the occasion....making it a one of a kind lettering.

To make something truly one of a kind.......Duetica allows you to do this very thing!

Materials

Duetica Fonts (Mandolyn set) http://duetica.com/

Sizzix ScorebBoard http://www.sizzix.com/product/2009

Sizzix ScoreBoard XL Die-Memo Holder by Eileen Hull http://www.sizzix.com/product/1800

Sizzix Big Shot Machine http://www.sizzix.com/product/907

Stampin Up punches: Boho Blossoms & Scalloped Edge
Marvy Uchida Clever Lever Giga Punch: Flower
3 sheets Navy Blue 12x12 Scrap book cardstock
1 sheet Ivory Linen 12x12 cardsock
6 half ivory pearls stick ons
Ivory ribbon
Beacon Adhesives Zip Dry: http://www.beaconadhesives.com/cgzip.html

Quick Grip: http://www.beaconadhesives.com/cggrip.html
Krylon Paper Finishes Spray Adhesive: http://www.krylon.com/products/paper_finishes_spray_adhesive/

Velcro (90076) http://www.velcro.com/index.php?page=consumer-products-adhesive-backed-sticky-back

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Instructions

• Cut Navy blue cardstock in half; Spray Krylon adhesive to ScoreBoard panels; adhere blue cardstock
• Run ScoreBoards through Sizzix machine using the Memo Holder die

• Ivory Cardstock: Use Duetica on-line lettering studio to select the font style you desire; print; cut out
• From ivory cardstock, cut 6 pieces to 2” x 31/2”; scallop one edge; adhere ivory panel as shown in project pictures with Zip Dry Adhesive
• Punch: 6 Marvy Uchida flowers (ivory only); 6 Stampin Up Boho Blossoms (ivory & navy blue)

• Adhere punched items as shown in picture; add half pearl in center
• Ribbon: cut 6 strips each to 10”; Thread ribbon through holes in top of Memo Holder; tie in knot inside flap
• Using the Mandolyn font by Duetica, follow the directions on the site; print on ivory cardstock; cut out; adhere to bottom of Memo Holder
• Bag bracelet & earrings in clear self adhesive bags; use a drop of Quick Grip to secure
• Cut 1” strip of sticky backed Velcro; adhere under Memo Holder flap

Check out the Designers below for more inspiration!

Becky Conley

Candice Windham

Christy Monge

Eileen HullKathy Peterson

Kristie Taylor

Niki Meiners

Rebecca Lynn

Suzanne Sergi