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1. Update my goals for 2016 in January of 2016 :)
2. Maximize my crafting time!
3. Keep plugging away at scrapbooking photos!!
4. Learn how to Heat Press!!
5. Have fun!


Friday, November 4, 2011

Christmas is For Kids Banner Blog Hop Day 1 ~ JOY

Welcome to the Christmas is for Kids Banner Blog Hop Day 1.  It is my pleasure to participate in the CHRISTMAS is for KIDS BANNER HOP, where fantastic and generous crafters donated their talents, time and holiday banners to the children at Pediatric Specialty Care in Bucks County, PA. (See http://www.pediatricspecialty.com/)

Here is a complete list of blogs in this hop:

Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
Lori at http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/ ****HERE
Susan - http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
Shawnee - http://www.blessedonthebrightside.com/
Bobbi Jo http://sweetsassydiva.com/
Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
Donna Lee - http://ottersln.blogspot.com/
Nancy - http://blog.fancywithnancy.com/
Pam - http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/
Charity - http://scrapfaire.blogspot.com/
Jessica - http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com/
Denise - http://vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com/
Edwina - http://edwinascreations.blogspot.com/
Jennifer - http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/





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Without further ado, here is my banner:



No matter their limitations, the eyes of the kids who reside at Pediatric Specialty Care light up when given a handmade banner or card. They love the bright colors, and knowing that there are so many people from around the world care enough to send them these decorations for their rooms.



I pulled out my gypsy and started my banner.  I am trying to use different shapes in my designs, so I started with these triangle banner pieces from Art Philosophy.
I used the Basic/Icon Layer function and put these triangle banner pieces on my mat at 3.82 inches.  I hid the inner cuts of three of them.  I welded the letters J,O and Y at 2.29, 2.10 and 2.29 inches respectively.
I cut out the banner pieces with gold cardstock and Christmas paper.
I copied the letters onto Layer 2 and cut them out with burgundy cardstock.
I cut out the ornaments at 2.06 inches using the burgundy cardstock and Christmas paper.  I cut out the word LOVE in the gold cardstock at 1 inch.
I alternated the letters and fastened the pieces with burgundy ribbon.  I added some Christmas embellishments and flowers.
And here is the banner all together!


Thank you again for visiting today. I hope you're inspired to make your own Holiday Banner ... let your inner Elf emerge!  Your next stop is the stunning Susan!!

...and stop back tomorrow, when ~20 different crafters will be showing their banners, and giving you more chances to win blog candy!




34 comments:

lorby said...

I love your banner because it has a vintage look to it and I love things old because they remind me of my childhood even though I'm not that old. I need to play more with my Gypsy. Jearise in Lorby's World at jearise at gmail . com I'm a follower.

Shawnee said...

Very pretty, banner. I love that you used your Gypsy.

Blessings,
Shawnee

Martha galvez said...

I love the simplisity of your Banner... Thank you for sharing how you made it. This is a wonderful cause, having had one of my children in a Special care unit for the first three months of his life, I know how hard it is for these children and their families. You ladies ROCK!!!
Great job!
pattig161@hotmail.com

Sunny79 said...

This one is so lovely...I like it very much...want to do one as well...my to-do-list is still growing...

love, Marina.

Beckie said...

OOO, my favorite part is where you mixed love in the smaller ornament pieces. Super great job.

Be Blessed, Beckie

Linda Simpson said...

A simply beautiful banner for such a worthy cause. I love the colours and the word is just so true!!!!! I am sure the children will get much JOY from your banner.

Hugs
Linda xxxx

Donna Lee said...

Lori, this is just gorgeous! I love the simple elegant look! I want that cartridge so bad and as soon as I get a new job it will be mine. The ornaments are a great touch.

Pammejo said...

Love the banner, now wishing I had that cartridge, I really, really would like to make some of the ornaments. Whatever child receives your banner will adore it. Love the banner. TFS pammejo1@yahoo.com

Jojo Moore said...

Love you banner it says it all (JOY)
the joy our children brings to are heart. Thanks for sharing your love and heart with these babies and there family
jojo_moore62@yahoo.com

Sheila aka SassyLady said...

What a wonderful banner Lori. Love the detail. I have to tell you the photo of the little preemie touched my heart. My youngest was born weighing just over 2 pounds. I no the struggles these little once face all to well. Thanks for doing this.
Hugs

Edwina said...

Lori, I love your banner! It is so Victorian and elegant! I looked at it with closeup. I love the embellishments. are they by K & Company? The green print is so pretty. Thanks for sharing. Edwina Brown edwinabrown@comcast.net

Brittney said...

I LOVE your banner!

-Brittney
rnbw_skittles32@hotmail.com
www.brittneyscricutcreations.blogspot.com

ScrappinT said...

Love how you used your gypsy to create this banner! It is just adorable and I am sure it will bring a smile to a child's face

Lady Fair said...

I really like the vintage look of your banner and the use of classic Christmas colors. Love the ribbon you used to string the banner, very pretty.

lflinesatcomcastdotnet

Unknown said...

Yes Edwina, my embellies are K&Co!! Thanks for all the kind comments!!!

K Clark said...

love the embellishments you have on the banner

littlen said...

first, what a worthy cause. i'm sure those children will love the banners. i like your color choices and the cute ornaments in between the triangles. tfs.
littlen44 at gmail dot com

Ashley Nicole said...

What a great banner! I love the vintage look to it and I like the scallop banner. Nice being in the hop with you.
Ashley
glamoroussideofscrapping at gmail dot com
theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

Jackie said...

I think your banner is simply beautiful. Very 'Joy'ous! So elegant and nice. Good job.

As always, love hopping and seeing the great projects and talent from everyone.

www.inspired-by-scrapping.blogspot.com
Jackie

Rhonda said...

I love this. Now I wish I had a Gypsy. The ability to include 2 words in the same banner and make them stand on their own is awesome. Keep up the great work!

Brenda said...

Very cool banner, I love the vintage feel it has! I also love how you put the letters in the banner by welding them in there, make a unique look to the banner, I love too how you put the letters l-o-v-e on the ornaments in the banner. What joy this banner will give hanging in a special room!!!

Ellen Jarvis said...

Hi Lori ... I didn't want to miss the chance to see if Blogger will cooperate with me THIS TIME (like it didn't this morning!!) and allow me to properly THANK YOU for participating in this hop. You are a gem, and I am privileged to know you. Your work is so beautiful and creative!!! You do amazing work with your GYPSY in hand ... I haven't figured out how to SEE that tiny screen on my Gypsy so I haven't really used it much at all. But seeing how you can get it all designed and cut ... your banners are ADORABLE!! ... I need to give it another whirl.

Again, thank you so much. Keep that Cricut-E warm, your Cozy's coming soon!!!

Fondly,
Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
E-mail: cardmonkey@comcast.net

lindaplus3 said...

what a very pretty banner the red and gold should catch their eyes :) lindaplusthree at yahoo dot com

Scrapfaire said...

Those ornaments are a great detail! TFS

Trisha said...

Lovely job on your pennant banner--so much layering. Great little ornaments too. Thanks for helping to make many children's days brighter. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

Very Pretty!
TFS!
Rachelle
joyfulhrt at gmail dot com

Michelle said...

Lori,
I really like this banner as well as the one you did today... I'm going backwards this one is vintage looking and I think it's super cute too.
Michelle
mpetrovich23 at yahoo dot com
http://peanutbutterandjellydesigns.blogspot.com

Stacey Brucale said...

This is really cute! I love the ornaments you added!

xxsquigglesxx(At)Gmail(dot)com

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

Love the ornaments and your color choices! Thank you!
Lisa

Susan L said...

Lori, this banner is so beautiful. I so want this cartridge for how versatile it is. You did a fantastic job! I am so glad to be in this hop with you.

Happy Scrappin'

Sue B
http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/

B~T said...

I like your pennant style banner & the papers you used. Really appreciate the instructions you included!

Unknown said...

Love this banner too! I like how you did two banners that we're both very different but both pretty!
Happy to be hopping with you!
Jennifer
Www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com
Craftycardgallery@gmail.com

Luanne said...

Love your banner vintage look. I'm inspired to make one for our home maybe after our 1week vacation this Nov. TFS

Luanne
myfootahead@gmail dot com
http://craftersreference.blogspot.com/

Janet said...

Your banner is gorgeous I lov ethar you used different elements and the paper is beautiful. Thanks for the picture tutorial as well.
Nice hopping with you!
Big Blog Hugs! Janet