Thursday, August 23, 2012

FLOWER HOME DECOR BLOG HOP

Hello and welcome to the Flower Home Decor Hop. We hope you will leave here super inspired today! If you just came from http://JoyfulStamper.blogspot.com then you are on track. If you just stumbled upon my blog you may want to start at the beginning so you don't miss any of the gorgeous projects http://shannonleffew.blogspot.com . We have 3 amazing sponsors today...
First up is Anna Fearer of More Paper Than Shoes she is offering a $20 gift certificate to her Etsy store here http://www.etsy.com/shop/morepaperthanshoes also please stop by her FB fan page and LIKE https://www.facebook.com/morepaperthanshoes
Next up is Creative Chaos that is offering a set of mixed holiday flowers you can stop by the Etsy store here www.etsy.com/shop/shannleffew2  and please stop by the FB fanpage and like here www.facebook.com/creativechaos
and last but not least is Scrapbook Stamp Society giving away 3 digi stamps
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My project for today is something that I have been wanting to do for years so thank you to Shannon for hosting this event! I created a make-up/cosmetic board. I am addicted to make-up, and make-up tutorials. There is just something about looking brighter, having sparkles or just feeling a bit better about yourself. So here we go...
I started out with a plain white magnetic dry erase board that I purchased at Walmart. I wanted something that was a good size but did not overpower my bedroom wall. Plus I wanted to still be able to use the erase part of the board for inspirational quotes or tracking. (I am currently trying to lose weight to take my niece to the NY Trapeze school. I am within 4 pounds of the weight limit. I can really use this space as a constant reminder why I am doing this and how close I really am!!) This is a 13x13.
Then, I glued on the most amazing sheet of purple scrapbooking paper I could find. I just love this. 
This is a better picture of the pretty swirls of glitter. So pretty!
Next, I added two vintage doilies that I got at an antique shop. They were a $1, how can you go wrong? I glued them slightly off center so the pretty lace edges would over hang.

Then, I made these beautiful flowers from Designs on Cloud 9. How awesome are these huh? The base is from the 'fancy flower' set then the rose on top is from the 'curly flower' set.

I added more amazing flowers that I created with the 'fancy flower' set. I have been making a ton of these flowers lately. I just love all the different shades of purples.
I added little deep purple roses with pearls in the centers just to tie the flowers all together. I also added ribbon and pearl loops just to dress it up a bit.
I hot glued a ribbon to the back of the board for hanging. This is the project completed before I added all my make-up pieces. 

 I glued heavy duty magnets that I purchased at Michael's Arts & Crafts to my cosmetics even my fake eyelashes from Mac. 
This is my make up table area. I just love how it looks. It matches perfectly with my white furniture and purple walls. My sister was here last week from out of town, she saw my board and said 'oh that would be perfect in my sewing room'. (I guess I know what she will be getting for Christmas.) So if make-up is not your thing, you can always make one of these for a different hobby or craft. Thanks so much for looking now onto your next stop http://pinkpolkadotscrapping.blogspot.com
Thanks for stopping by! Hope you were inspired!
Here is the complete lineup in case you get lost along the way
Shannon - http://shannonleffew.blogspot.com/
Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com
Maria - http://JoyfulStamper.blogspot.com
Amanda - http://a-prata-design.blogspot.com/
Melissa Pinter-http://pinkpolkadotscrapping.blogspot.com
Anna Fearer - http://www.annafearer.blogspot.com
Judy Dykes - http://scrappingjudy.blogspot.com/
Lisa Woodward ~ http://mycraftyspaces.blogspot.com

27 comments:

  1. What a great idea. Hmmmm..may just have to scraplift this one. And your flowers are awesome!

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    1. Awwww, thanks so much for your compliments. I have to say that I absolutely love how this board came out. Plus, I love these flowers. I make them to use on everything!! Thanks again for taking the time to leave me feedback :)

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  2. What an unusual Idea :) lovin it ! And the whole thing is just beautiful !<3 You did an amazing job . Love these flowers ,the colors everything is stunning :)

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    1. Thank so much Boni. That means a lot to me. It was certainly a fun project to do:)

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  3. First off STUNNING PAPER!! Your project is awesome!! You have that Wow factor... TFS and you inspired me!

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    1. I know, isn't that paper awesome? I know Michael's carrys it in all different colors. Unfortunately it is a ridiculous $1.99 per sheet. (I used a coupon though!) Thanks for the compliments :)

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  4. what a great idea! love that paper, and what a find with those doilies!! The flowers are gorgeous.

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    1. Thanks so much for the compliments. The paper was from Michael's (a painful $1.99 a sheet ~ I used a coupon of course!)

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  5. Love this :) of course I love purple :) Great job on your project. I'm not sure why you were so worried silly ;)

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    1. Thanks so much for the compliments Anna. Honestly my flowers DO NOT compare to yours. They are not bad but no where close to as awesome as yours :)

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  6. oh Wow Amanda, your make up board is brilliant!!!
    so creative and I love how you decorated it!

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    1. Thank you so much Maria. I had a great time with this project :)

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  7. Well, how clever is this! Great job!!!

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    1. Thanks so much. I have a feeling that I will be making a few more ~ one for my sister, one for my craft room, maybe even one for the kitchen :)

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  8. That is awesome.....my daughters would love that....love the flowers!

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    1. Thanks so much for the compliments. It was so fun to create :)

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  9. What an awesome idea!!! The flowers are just amazing.

    Mickey

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    1. Thanks so much for the kind words. The flowers are super easy to make. You should give em a try :)

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  10. Fantastic job and beautiful too. I love you flowers.

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    1. Thank you so much for the great comments. It was a really fun project to create :)

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  11. Hey Amanda, I think I added my comment in the wrong place, so I deleted it, but I basically said that I came to see you, and ended up on a hop, so thanks for sharing!! Karen♥

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    1. Thanks so much Karen for (both) your comments. It is so nice of you to check in. What a surprise to find the hop huh? I love doing these hops, I meet so many different people and get to share my creations too :)

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  12. Great idea! TFS

    Robin
    scrapandchat.blogspot.com
    scrapdiva2011@gmail.com

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    1. Thanks so much for the comment. Hope you had fun hoppin :)

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  13. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed reading your post. Have a great day.
    online home decor stores

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    1. Thanks so much for taking the time to read about my project and leave me feedback. I am glad you enjoyed it. Have a great day yourself :)

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