Friday, December 28, 2012

Red Poppy wreath made using the Giant flower cartridge.


Hello, friends!

Today I have a home decor item that I would never have thought about making. However, I became enamored with the poppies and thought they would make a beautiful wreath. Now this project will take some time to make. It is NOT a quick throw together, but it is so worth it when it is done.

I made the wreath using the NEW Giant Flower cartridge. This is definitely one of my favorites of the release. Now this should not surprise anyone. You guys probably know by now that I love making 3D flowers!
I bought a pre-made willow wreath at Hobby Lobby. You will DEFINITELY need a hot glue gun for this project!
The flowers were cut out at 3 1/2".



This week I am giving away a 9 months cartridge!



To win:
1) Follow this blog or subscribe via email.
2) Leave a comment under one or all posts this week for maximum chances. See HERE if you don't know how to leave a comment.


December Specials
(only a few days left!)

I am giving one Pink Cricut machine away to one lucky customer. To be eligible to win all you have to do is purchase something in the month of December! I will draw the winner January 2nd!




Second, celebrate National Papercrafting Month with an incredible deal—our Whooo’s Your Valentine kit (CC1022) for only $10! Combine your love of papercrafting with the contents of this kit to create personalized valentines—perfect for classrooms and other group settings. This darling kit, which retails for $40, can be yours for only $10 when you spend $35 or more in Close To My Heart product from the Autumn/ Winter 2012 Idea Book. You’ll receive 12 die-cut boxes, 3 cardstock sheets, 1 sheet of silver glitter paper, 12 treat tubes, and an exclusive D-size stamp set created specifically for the kit. This kit offers you a sneak peek at two new Spring/Summer 2013 products: the treat tubes and the silver glitter paper! Decorate the die-cut boxes with the stamp images, cardstock, and glitter paper. Then attach the clear tube and fill with treats for valentines in a cinch! Quantities are limited!

 



The Kit includes:


  • 12—Die-CutBoxes(3eachof4colors:Blush,Hollyhock,Ruby,WhiteDaisy)
  • 3 — 12" x 12" Cardstock Sheets (Blush, Hollyhock, White Daisy)
  • 1 — Sheet Silver Glitter Paper—new product for Spring/Summer 2013!
  • 12 — Treat Tubes with Lids—new product for Spring/Summer 2013!
  • 1—My Acrylix® Whooo’s Your Valentine Stamp Set (D-size)

Next, the December stamp of the month is a good one. It covers everything and it is a must have it you are new at stamping.  It is called Year Around Cheer and that pretty much sums it up!

Get the Stamp of the Month set for just $5 (S1211A) when you place an order of $50 or more in products! 



 Lastly, don't forget that you can still buy the fabulous Artiste and Art Philosophy cartridges, so if you have not taken the plunge yet, come on in the water is great!
To order click here ==> Melanie's Close To My Heart website


Have a great day!


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72 comments:

Joan Smith said...

Oh Melanie yes I do remember crowning you the "Queen" of flower creating and you sure did one awesome job on this Poppy wreath wow girl you created a masterpiece and just having had a snowfall these flowers are a welcomed sight.
Love it!!!

Anonymous said...

Melanie, what a great project! Your poppy wreath really brightens up a ho hum winter day. I'm always looking for new ideas for using those 3D flowers. Thanks for sharing. Have I told you that you ROCK lately? Well you do!

LST in Colorado

Evette K. said...

Wow Melanie u did a super job on this wreath plus gave alot of us a new idea on making things with our Giant Flowers cartridge which I happen to have!!!! TY. Love all kinds of flowers so this is right up my alley. Do NOT have the ex-peccting cartridge and would love to win it. Thanks for the chance. ekc

Sue D said...

What a gorgeous poppy wreath!!

Unknown said...

You make it look so easy! i have so few cartridges that whatever you show, i want. i do have the Artiste and am loving it. Thanks for sharing your fabulous wreath.

marianneDOTwanhamATgmailDOTcom

Dawn, RI said...

very pretty wreath, love the color.
DawnRI
abosoffit@hotmail.com

mom2h said...

Is there a Hybiscus flower on that cartridge? I'd love to do a Hawaiian theme wreath! I also want that 9 months cartridge so I can help my cousin do a pregnancy album.Thanks!

Brenda Moore said...

How cheerful is that in this deary winter weather?

Lindsay said...

Wow, what a beautiful wreath! Great job!

Irish Crafter said...

Love the wreath. Thank you so much for sharing.

Paula Mackey said...

Love it. Keep up the great work!

Lara said...

This is gorgeous! You have definitely inspired me. Thanks!

Josie0602 said...

What a cheery greeting that wreath is! I always love your flowers and this project is wonderful!

Tracy

Cathy said...

Your wreath is adorable, the flowers are so eye catching.
cathyplus5.blogspot.com

Heather said...

What a beautiful wreath!!!
Ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com

Nanette said...

Gorgeous wreath!

snappy scrappy said...

Fab poppy wreath!! Lee-Ann :)

Busy Bee Vinyl Creations said...

Oh I love this 9 month Cartridge. Thanks for the chace to win.
Kathy:)

Karen Sue said...

what a cute wreath, I've often considered getting that cart,

Unknown said...

Beautiful job, I love the poppies!!

Connie Gage said...

thank you for the chance to win, would love to win this one. Beautiful wreath.

Anonymous said...

I love the wreath! I would never think to make a poppy wreath. How creative!

Tiffany said...

This is so cute! I love it. The bright color of the flowers just pop against your door. I am going to have to try something like this :) thanks for the inspiration!

Jan S. said...

Loved the wreath - especially that it could be made with the cricut. Appreciate you showing us what things we can do with the cartridges.

Megan H. said...

This wreath is wonderful. I love your creativity. Thanks for sharing.
Megan H.
mhcards@embarqmail.com

Unknown said...

Beautiful wreath. I love it! I would love to win the cart up for grabs. What a great offer. Thanks for doing this.
sonya.hubley@windstream.net

Miranda said...

Great Wreath!
Miranda :)

Unknown said...

I ahve this cartridge! I am so making it!
Love it

Lorieann29 said...

I love the wreath! Thanks for the chance to win the cartridge!

Arlene said...

LOVE the wreath idea!! This is really pretty and would look great hanging on a front door :) Thanks for the giveaway, I don't have that cartridge and would love to own it.

Colleen said...

Wow I would never had thought to make a wreath like this, but I really like it and it pops right off your door. Thanks so much for sharing this.

Tina H said...

Oooh so pretty! I love this idea. thanks for sharing:)

tndj said...

beautiful wreath. Don't have that cartridge but love your project.

TeresaK said...

Your wreath is just beautiful!
Thanks!

Cricut Chao said...

Love the project. How long did it take you? I bought Giant Flower last year when it come out. I made a lotus and it took me forever. I sort of give up afterward. Would love to try this project but want to know the time commitment. Thanks for sharing.

momma mo said...

The wreath is beautiful! Got to know how long it took you to do it? Looks so tedious but so worth it!
Thank you for the chance to win the cartridge.

Jill Rugg said...

What a great wreath!

Crhiga said...

Great wreath!! TFS!!

Carol

Unknown said...

Your poppy wreath is amazing. Wish I had half the talent that you have. Thanks so much for sharing.

Vanessa said...

What a beautiful wreath! I need to try my hand at making some 3-d flowers. Thanks for the inspiration!

D- said...

This is a great wreath. TFS.
dmcardmaker (AOL)

Dawn Felgar said...

I love all of the center detail on the poppies... so pretty! And an excellent idea to create a wreath for your door!

Loly Borda said...

Fabulous wreath! TFS and for the chance to win.

scrappin2babygirls said...

this wreath is so pretty tfs!
-jamie
babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

Stephanie said...

Such a pretty wreath! I love the color!
Stephanie

norma said...

beautiful poppy wreath!Happy New Year.

Magda said...

Melanie, great job! Love the wreath and would love the cartridge as well.....thanks for sharing. :)

sshobe said...

Your poppy wreath is "poppin" with color!

flscraplady said...

Great wreath!

Suzanne said...

Hi Melanie!
WOW! What a GORGEOUS Wreath! Thank you for sharing :)

Suzanne
suzwatanabe@yahoo.com

teachermom5 said...

Beautiful wreath, love the colors and the poppies. teachermom5@gmail.com

Kim said...

Great wreath. It looks like it was worth the effort.

lmkindell1 said...

Wow beautiful Wreath I love it and I have that cartridge so hmmmmmmm.
linda
lmkindell1@verizon.net

Kaye said...

Melanie, that is just a delightful way to use the giant flowers! I love it. Would love the ex-pecting cartridge....just found out my favorite niece is expecting!

Paper Sewn Visions said...

Beautiful wreath. Great idea. Thank you for sharing and a chance to win. Hugs, Velma

Jan Lynn said...

This is just what I need for my front door. Most wreaths won't fit but I can see the possibility for this one. TFS

Anonymous said...

Love the wreath! Thanks for another great idea & giveaway!

~Jaime~
Jaimeleigh97@yahoo.com

Joanna said...

love it! thanks for sharing!!

JustJules said...

Love all this flower creating!! Beautiful! TFS!
Julie

Maria B. said...

That's a nice wreath you made. Very impressive!

Anonymous said...

So nice! I am intimidated by the flowers but you seem to make them fantastic. Thanks, Pam DeK
darylpam@aol.com

Patty said...

Wow...what a beautiful wreath!

LaurieD said...

The wreath is just lovely!! You always do a wonderful job!

Momof4inArlington said...

They've made ANOTHER cartridge just for you!?!
I love making wreaths year-round and this one is lovely!

marg0006 said...

such a cute wreath.

Bunnyfreak said...

Love the wreath.

Kim T. said...

Very cool project!! i have a friend who would love that!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

tianna said...

Very pretty!!

Debbie said...

Like the wreath. The poppies are great! Thanks!!!

Unknown said...

Melanie, I LOVE all your projects that you do. I would LOVE to win the French Manor cartridge. This is so generous of you to do these give aways. I hope I am the lucky winner of this one as I am not a member of the Cricut Circle and I have been drooling over this one since it's release :)
Brenda Gallant
db.gallant@bellaliant.net

Unknown said...

Melanie, I LOVE all your projects that you do. I would LOVE to win the French Manor cartridge. This is so generous of you to do these give aways. I hope I am the lucky winner of this one as I am not a member of the Cricut Circle and I have been drooling over this one since it's release :)
Brenda Gallant
db.gallant@bellaliant.net

Anonymous said...

Melanie, I love the projects you make & the fact that you are SO generous to share your French Manor cartridge with one of us. My friends went to France & I would love to make them a card using this cartridge. Thanks for the opportunity to win it.

Robin Chris

 
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