Happy Birthday Joy and welcome friends and followers to Joy's Birthday Blog Hop! If you found me first, please go HERE to begin the hop. You won't want to miss any of the projects!!
Along with birthdays comes games and prizes right?!? Well, we all have some games (in a sense) and a prize for one lucky winner. Blog candy details are at the bottom of this post and the winner will be drawn and posted here on Tuesday, February 22nd!
In case you get lost, here is the order of blogs in this hop:
Joy
Amanda
Rosy
Jin
Melissa
Tammy
Jennifer
Lori - YOU ARE HERE!
Laura
Zeni
Theresa
Kyle
Ruthie
Ann Marie
Gale
Erika
We have some talented ladies here, so I was at a loss for a project that would not be the same as everyone else. I wanted to do something with the flowers from the Mother's Day Bouquet cartridge. Then, Joy mentioned that she always has a strawberry themed party as strawberries are her favorite. I found some strawberry ribbon and the idea just came to me...
I cut out 1" circles out of white card stock and hot glued ribbon on it. I started in the center and wound it around and around. I put a brad in the center of the flower (shown down below).
I cut out flowers from Mother's Day Bouquet. This flower is from the top row, third from the right and I cut it out at 3.63w x 3.39h in light pink.
This flower is from the top row, second from the left and I cut it out at 2.82w x 2.61h in a strawberry pink color.
This flower is from the top row, fourth from the right. I cut it out at 3.91w x 3.71h in red and also in white.
These two flower layers are from the second and third row, fourth from the right. I used a dusty pink and a red patterned paper for these.
I layered the ribbon flowers inside the red flower, but it needed a little something so I grabbed the green ribbon.
I took the green ribbon and made loops (and stapled them together).
Then I used glue dots to glue the pieces to the flower.
I took the wide ribbon and tied a loop. Where the knot is, I wrapped 22 gauge beading wire around and then stuck the ends into the styrofoam ball.
I pinned on the large layers of the flowers on the ball. I pop-dotted the layers onto the large layers once they were all in place.
I made a total of 21 flowers. In order to fill up the empty spaces, I tied the remaining ribbon with white tule and pinned it to the ball.
Here is the completed ball. This makes a beautiful decoration for a strawberry birthday party!!
Now on to the present (blog candy).
I will be giving away a Cricut Vinylology DVD from Joy's Life to one lucky winner. This awesome DVD shows how to use the Cricut Machine to cut projects out of vinyl. This can be purchased (along with some other great products) on Joy's website and right now she has FREE SHIPPING! I will draw the winner on Tuesday February 22nd using the Random Number Generator.
All you have to do to qualify is to be or become a follower and leave me a comment. I would love to hear about your favorite party decoration too!! I will post the winner here, but if you leave me contact information I will contact you!
Your next stop in the blog hop is HERE! You can see what Laura has made!
139 comments:
absoltely wonderful project... thank you so much for sharing. Huggs to you
I am a new follower.
This is just to pretty! I love it! TFS I am now a follower of your blog. I love Banners!, love to make them and givethem away.
pattig161 at yahoo dot com
just beautiful! Dina arm1997@msn.com
That is so beautiful. I think I need to look into purchasing a Gypsy.
The ball is so pretty. I found another cartridge I will have to get! TFS
teresap12@yahoo.com
I MUST have that cartridge!! Super cute idea!
~chele
hpyfamily@live.com
Very pretty!
http://pickulblog.blogspot.com/
Chris.Pickul@hotmail.com
I really love the mothers day bouquet! Thanks for the step by step tutorial:)
~Kim
http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogspot.com
kfordyce6638 at gmail dot com
Love the ribon idea and how you added them to the flowers.
Thanks, Theresa
tmdettloff@gmail.com
Wow Lori! This is so pretty! I love how you used the ribbon as part of the petals on some of the flowers! Great touch!
Melissa
thanks for taking pics of all the steps! Now I want to try it!!!
Rebecca
rmbhenry@gmail.com
www.craftingmisfit.blogspot.com
What a great idea! TFS
elsie _ kev at yahoo dot com
What a beautiful project! Looks like you had fun creating it :)
Come check out the BLOG CANDY on my blog as well!
what an elegant project.
Tfs
helenstannett at tiscali dot co dot uk
What a cute decoration, I just love it.
softballmom17@yahoo.com
Woot, I'm follower 500..neat number, lol. I can not tell you how much I love your project. It is absolutely the best project I've seen on the hop. Thanks so much for sharing it!
firelass51@aol.com
Your flower ball is just beautiful. Great idea! suekimmet@gmail.com
Such a fabulous idea, looks beautiful!!
Cindy
miller896042 at bellsouth dot net
Oh WOW I want to do this! I really love how you constructed it and the colors you chose.
THANKS for SHARING
Debbie Kissel
kissall@bellsouth.net
Great party decoration and your gypsy instruction on the flowers are even better! Just got this cartridge from my daughter. TFS. I amalready a follower.
jennyplace26@gmail.com
Nicely done! I'm going to have to use this for a party at one point or another, It's a great idea!
scrappyzeni@gmail.com
Thanks for sharing such a beautiful and inspiring project!
nadiaspapertrail@yahoo.com
Your project is sooo pretty and unique! You did a wonderful job on it. Thanks for sharing and for offering a chance at this awesome blog candy! I just became a follower so I'll be back to have a better look around when time permits.
Anne (Anniebee)
lucyblueeyz at yahoo dot com
Your decoration is fantastic. You are correct, it is perfect for a strawberry birthday.
I am a follower. Wow I love your project. It is beautiful.TFS
Hugs,
Melissa D
mkds312@hotmail.com
www.sleeplesswonder.blogspot.com
LOVE the flower ball!!
so pretty and very well done TFS!!!!
cathie
scraphappycat@gmail.com
http://cathiescafe-scraphappy.blogspot.com/
This centerpiece is amazing. Just love it. Thanks so much for sharing something so very different. I am a a follower. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com
Absolutely beautiful flowers!! I became a follower. TFS!
pam_lash at yahoo dot com
I love the flower ball! What a great idea!
Very pretty!! Love it!
amandawoodau at hotmail dot com
What a bright, happy & pretty decoration that is! I just love it. Makes me want to make them and hang them. No party or celebration planned, just make & hang them to add happiness and a feeling of spring (my hubby would think I had lost my mind - LOL)
I really enjoyed reading on your beautiful birthday decoration, My favorite would be floral garland to match your party decoration.
Thank you for your inspiration
Cathycdesigns at gmail dot com
This is just a fantastic idea and I love the flower ball, thank you for sharing.
Later Tater,
Laney
laneyhollo@yahoo.com
This is beautiful!! Love the flowers :)
Super pretty love this project, TFS!! blanphear @ yahoo dot com
thanks for the chance. i'm having fun.
katschriber
cen30611@centurytel.net
This is SO pretty. It would be great for Mother's day, a pink princess party, bridal shower, baby shower, so many things; like just to hang in my grand daughter's room because she thinks EVERYTHING should be pink.
This flower ball is absolutely beautiful! How original!
comopark@roadrunner.com
http://comopark1886.blogspot.com
very cute!
TFS
Debi
cards_by_montana_reflections@bresnan.net
What a beautiful project! Some of those would be great for a bridal shower. Thanks for the inspiration and great photos to show the how-tos! Thanks for the chance. Mary Jo
maryjocreech@charter.net
This is an awesome project...I LOVE it! Thanks for the detailed Gypsy instructions, too. This is fantastic!
Jean-Marie
www.dragnflydestiny.blogspot.com
Lori, I love it!! What a thoughtful and beautiful creation you made! A strawberry themed floral ball. It is GREAT!!! You've even made me fall in love with the Mother's Day Bouquet cartridge. Your floral ball is so pretty! Thank you for being part of my b'day party blog hop!
♥ Joy
This is so pretty thank you so much for sharing with us
Thank you,
Teri
teri dot barefoot at gmail dot com
The bouquet turned out so pretty.
Synthia
sleelar21@yahoo.com
WOW!! That is totally cute! I may need to borrow that idea for my cousin's bridal shower in April. Thank you!
jillplotkin@gmail.com
I looove those flowers! Too cute!
Felicita
fsclassen at gmail dot com
Very pretty project. TFS!
Sandy
http://thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com/
cute, cute, cute!
www.cutbyconnie.com
Super duper fabuloso project! Hugs Alesia scrapaholicaef@yahoo.com
Just beautiful! very creative. TFS
darlene
desaucier at bellsouth dot net
That is pretty fantastic! What a creative idea :)
brandilynn_78@yahoo.com
Fabulous idea. Love this. It's so pretty.
erika.seever at klrd.ks.gov
I love your project and all that strawberry ribbon you used! It is wonderful!!
Ashley
ScrappinAsh at gmail dot com
Very cute!
Michelle
mllinden at aol
Very pretty....different!!
AnnCarolW@aol.com
Very pretty!! Love the whole project and the colors...looks like you put a lot of time into it:) Very nice!! Thanks for sharing and for a chance to win:) I'm also a new follower:)
Sherrie k.
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
I am your newest follower and glad I came.. WOW!!! You totally rock!!! I love love your project.
hugs, Tanya
freddylswillima@windstream.net
Such a cute idea.. so many other themes can be done with this. - tmsiason@comcast.net
So pretty!! Adding the strawberry ribbon was perfect!! I am sure Joy loves it!! TFS!! I am your newest follower!!:) Jennifer (www.countrycricut.blogspot.com)
Hi Lori,
Wow, that's very pretty! You did a great job!
Lori
lbourg68@yahoo.com
VERY CUTE!!! I love it!
igottacraft@gmail.com
This is so unique and pretty! I love it!
ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com
great project! and the idea can be used for sooo much!thanks for sharing!
habis1088@gmail.com
How cool, you did a great job!
Such a cute idea. I am now a new follower. Thank you for sharing.
brittmartin1288@yahoo.com
fantastic project thanks for sharing
Paula
dplslee@gmail.com
What an amazing project! I just received this cartridge in the mail yesterday and you've given me so many ideas.
faith-abigail@hotmail.com
This is such an adorable project love all the flowers along with the colors are just perfect
The Scrapbooking Queen
Great idea! I love how fun and lively it looks!
Thanks for the contest.
lisalovestosew@gmail.com
I haven't looked at this cartridge before. It looks like a useful cartridge with lots of opportunities to make 3D flowers
Wonderful idea - the flowers are so pretty! It really does make a nice party decoration. Thanks so much for sharing. AJ
queenofmynest(at)gmail(dot)com
http://queenofmynest(dot)blogspot(dot)com
I'm a new Follower! Love the flower Ball!
Wow what a fabulous tutorial!! I love it. I may have to try those.
Hugs,
Raven
thatsmerb at gmail dot com
What an amazing project. I would love to win the vinyl dvd as I am afraid of using vinyl. LOL
Holly
hollyshobbie at gmail dot com
I'm a new follower! I LOVE LOVE the "kissing ball" you made with that cart! Lovely!
I love the floral ball. Thank you for sharing. I am a new follower.
Karen
countrygirlin_md at yahoo dot com
karenscreativeramblings.blogspot.com
I'm a new follower. Such a cute party decoration, and such a clever way to incorporate Joy's love of strawberries into it. I would love to win the Cricut Vinylology DVD as I've just started dabbling in vinyl and could really use more tips and hints. Thanks for the chance to win it.
tcsobotka at charter dot net
That is so pretty! Thanks for sharing that great idea!
Very pretty! I love that you posted a tutorial. I love making center pieces with themes. TFS
lfuchs1 at wi. rr. com
Love this!!
Barb :)
ThIS IS AWESOME!!!!
http://ikolinda-scrappinmomma.blogspot.com
I love the flowers on this cart and I will have to get that one sometime. Thank you for sharing in the hop.
quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com
Gorgeous flowers. Thanks for sharing.
vwilson577 at yahoo.com
Very pretty!
April
nginerd at gmail dot com
http://ajoy2scrap.blogspot.com
So cute ...I have this cartridge and have just found a new project . Thanks for sharing !
ooh, love the flowers you made. Very pretty.
ShersL84bed@aol.com
Incredibly cute bouquet!! Love it!! Thanks for the tutorial!!
TFS!! Take Care!!
Jennie @ http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/
How cute is that?!!
iamvictorias at gmail dot com
Oh how beautiful!!! Such beautiful!!!
I'm a follower.
Thanks for the chance to win.
http: // mamawann. blogspot. com/
annadowdy at gmail dot com
I love it how creative!
nicolersmith@juno.com
Nicole
Love your floral ball! I was thinking it could hung or you could make a topiary centerpiece from it! I love party decorations- banners, centerpieces etc. For me it's easier if there is a theme. Thank you so much for the inspiration.
I love your flowers. I love balloons at a party.
username at yahoo dot com
Wow this is awesome love it. Newest follower here!
simplycricutting at gmail dot com
What an amazing idea! I just LOVE it! Thank you for sharing this with us.
Scrappincrafter@hotmail.com
www.scrappincrafter.blogspot.com
Your flowers are absolutely stunning.... what a gorgeous project!
Thanks so much for sharing!!!
~Ola
okj83 at live dot com
zloe.blogspot.com
WOW, this is a stunning project and really, inspirational! I have that cartridge and love to make flowers so guess where I will be going and what I'll be doing as soon as I'm done this hop? You're right! Upstairs, Cricut machine, making one!!!
Thank you for the opportunity to win blog candy!
Ellen (a.k.a. CardMonkey)
Cardmonkey at Comcast Dot Net
www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
JOIN ME ON SAT., FEB 26 WHEN I AM HOSTING the "Motions and Folds Card Hop" FOR INSPIRATIONAL WAYS TO CREATE MOVEMENT IN YOUR CARDS!!
Lori, fabulous project. Faithfully following you for a longgg time! Have fabulous day!
slclarkson@sbcglobal.net
LOVE THIS! I made a variation of this for a Valentine's blog hop a couple of weeks ago. www.mywhichcraft.blogspot.com. This makes a great home decor. I love how you incorporated the strawberry ribbon. Thanks for sharing!
Liz
whichcraft@me.com
great project ! glad to have found your blog, I;m a new follower :)
HUGS !
the condes at gmail dot com
Love your work and great ideas. Thank you for the chance to win.
melissa
doodlebugmemories@hotmail.com
Beautiful bouquet! I love the colors, perfect for a strawberry birthday celebration.
Love your blog!! Please stop over at my blog. I have a little something for you:)
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
This is the kind of bouquet I had for my wedding. (with silk flowers) Thank you for sharing.
akarklus@gmail.com
Sooo pretty!!! Thanks for giving the instructions!!! AND thanks for a chance to win her DVD!!!
Wendy, aka Roo
wendydot roos2boys atgmaildotcom
Love your "birthday ball". Awesome! And strawberry themed!! ;-D
What a beautiful decoration! looks like alot of work but the finished product is awesome. Thank you for showing the detailed instructions...this could be my favorite decoration and could be done for any occasion. TFS
Cathy S
seashore@telus.net
love it very beautiful. thank you for sharing
Wow! What a gorgeous topiary ball!!!
My favorite party decoration, or holiday decoration even, is usually one that my boys made when they were little. I love stuff like that. :)
Love your floral ball, I just bought this cartridge also.
Kathy
Katsews at Gmail dotcom
Precious ans so strawberrylicious!
so pretty nice job calebwmartin@yahoo.com
Sensational Lori!! What an awesome idea!
Cute project, it could be adapted to so many other htmese! TFS. neldacnm at yahoo dot com
That is just beautiful!!!! Thanks for sharing with us.
I found you through the bloghop.
Pauline
Pauline at tinkertoys dot net
This is so pretty! It must have taken some time to make it! I was wondering how the layers worked on that cart, it looks confusing! Thanks for sharing!
finecrafter at gmail dot com
So cute! Thanks for the awesome giveaway! Love Joy!
Love your flowers. This would cheer anyone up. Thanks for inspiring all of us.
Such a beautiful project. Thanks for sharing your tutorial with us!!
Shawnee
http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com
Love this idea it is so effective and makes a beautiful gift. My favourite party decoration at the moment seems to be the banners I have seen around blogland because you can make them so personal. Thanks for the chance to win.
kimthompson68 at sky dot com
Kim xXx
Just love this cartridge. Love how you added the ribbons to the middle. Great idea!!
M'Liss
trepanierm at comcast dot net
Beautiful flowers!!
jtg0398 at sbcglobal dot net
Beautiful! I want that cartridge so bad right now!!
Love your blog! Your work is incredible!
thanks for the giveaway! ladybuglair75 at gmail dot com
Super cute!!!! Love it!!!
Thanks for the giveaway!
tagsbyjess @ hotmail . com
I'd love to win because I haven't tried cutting vinyl yet. Thanks! nettiemaedesigns@hotmail.com
Love to see not so typical projects!!
thatgirl48316(at)wowway(dot)com
Wonderful project! I love it!
Kristin
ksully4597 at gmail dot com
Oh this is sooo soooo soooo pretty, Love it.....TFS!!!!!
Happy Birthday Joy!!!!
brodiec88 at hotmail dot com
Great project!
Happy Birthday Joy!
Annette.deyoung@gmail.com
What a great project, and thanks for the the good instructions...also, thanks for the chance to win....
s_abraham1@tx.rr.com
What a great idea!! I really like it a lot; and the ribbon was perfect. Every year, growing up, we always decorated banners for Birthdays. It was usually just a 'Happy Birthday', but the whole family got involved. I continue it with my children, it's their favorite decoration. TFS and thanks for the chance! :)
Celeste B.
ccscards.blogspot.com
mctdbillman at gmail dot com
WOW what a beautiful project! I think I'll try this for my daughter's 22nd bday next month! I love fresh flowers everywhere and lots and lots of streamers! TFS!
LOVE THIS DECORATION! Very Clever! Great Job! Glad to be in the hop with you!
Yours TruLee,
Ann Marie
www.yourstrulee.net
Lori you do give me inspiration!
What a beautiful flower ball.. I love the way you used the gypsy and showed us how... I am going to try to make some of those flowers..
THanks for sharing...
lauraleed48@live.ca
Your flower ball turned out lovely! I can't wait to use that cartridge!
qtme2003 at yahoo dot ca
Oh Wow- it looked like a lot of work but the end product was worth it. What a beautiful, creative idea. LOVE, LOVE, LOVED it.
perderg@q.com
Your flower ball is nice
Tristan
tristans_time_4_craftin@yahoo.com
Lori, pleeeeeeeaaase!!! I don't know where your head was if you thought this cutie was going to be a flop!!!
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