Wednesday, April 14, 2010

A Full Cup


The second challenge to the Sizzix Blog Hop begins today.  This time we are all using the "Teacup" design from Eileen Hull's newest collection of Scoreboard dies.  As a part of the "teacup" design, a color challenge was given to us if we so desired to take up that challenge.  My feeling ... why not!

What fun to work with these Sizzix dies.  I decided to cut the handles from the cup shape.  Instead of discarding the handle pieces, I added them as a design element.  I tried to keep within the first color palette the best I could.  The cup and base (saucer) was colored with a light paint (Ranger Adirondack Dabber/Sandal); after the paint dried the surface was brushed with Perfect Pearls to give it shimmer.  The handles were painted with Perfect Pearls Bronze.  Before putting the cup together, the two cup shapes, the base and handles pieces were coated with a thin layer of Glossy Accents, then set aside to dry completely.
Once the surface has harden the cup can be constructed, using red line tape along the folds to form the cup and position the cup onto the base.  Glue the handle shapes onto the cup to form a heart.  Narrow cotton lace was glued onto the upper edge of the cup and along the outside edge of the base.  NOTE: Unfortunately the photo does not show the metallic glimmer on the surface of the die-cut, nor the glossy finish of fired china.

Using a variety of Sizzix flower dies, paper, felt and fabric were cut to make flowers.  Wire stems were added.  A few  leaves were cut and added.  The small "teabag" tag was inked and stamped.  A wire holder was added to hold the tag.  A styrofoam ball was cut and pressed inside the cup.  The flowers were arranged into the foam.

If you are new to the "blog hop" ... each participating blog will have the same list that will take you from one blog to the next.  Please visit each one and check out all the creative ideas.  It would be great if you would leave a comment on each blog.  The participants will appreciate hearing your thoughts.  Vote for your favorite ... to do this, just hop back to EILEEN HULL'S BLOG and in the "COMMENT" area leave her a comment.
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10 comments:

  1. Marisa PawelkoApril 14, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    Very clever use of the teacup handles to make a heart! The flowers are to die for!!!

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  2. Michelle Frae CummingsApril 14, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    what a beautiful creation! You hit the nail on the head with the color palette! and the flowers are just divine, the perfect centerpiece!

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  3. Teresa Godines #6857April 14, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    Wow... Beautiful design.

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  4. Angel PlankApril 14, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    Such a beatiful job, love it all!

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  5. Ann ButlerApril 15, 2010 at 12:47 AM

    This is great Madeline...Love it!

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  6. Laura BrayApril 16, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    The colors of the flowers are perfect and I love how you altered the design.

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  7. ScrapfaireApril 18, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    This project is AWESOME!! Love this beautiful bouquet and holder!!!

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  8. BrendaPinnickApril 18, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Madeline, this is just spectacular! What a fun and fresh approach!

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  9. madelinesthoughtsApril 18, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    Thanks everyone for leaving your comments. Doing these little projects with Eileen's Scoreboard designs by Sizzix is fun and also gives me a chance to share my passion for being creative.

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  10. Debra QuartermainApril 18, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    This is so very pretty!

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