Friday, July 8, 2011

Welcome Banner

Hello my crafty friends and welcome to the Whimsical Wednesday blog hop.
You should have arrived here from Stephanie’s blog www.alwayscrafting.com If you just happened to drop by to say hi please go to the Whimsical Wednesday blog to start at the beginning of the hop.
For this hop we were all asked to make banners or some kind of door décor that will be used to decorate the nursing home we are sending them to. To read more about this head on over to the Whimsical Wednesday blog and click on the link to get all the info.
For my project today I decided to make a banner. I had originally designed a banner on my Gypsy using my Birthday Bash cartridge but as I was getting ready to cut it out I noticed that my USB port had broken and fallen into my Gypsy. Needless to say Provo Craft is going to replace it but I will be a couple of weeks without her or the ability to manipulate images to the way I want them. So for this banner I needed to go old school and what better cartridge is there to use but the "Mini Monograms" cartridge.

I cut my banner base and all the layers from this cartridge and then used my “Nursery Rhymes” cartridge to cut the letters. The patterned paper all came from DCWV’s “Mango Frost” Stack and the solid came from DCWV “Summer Dream” stack. I inked around the papers with brown and added i-Rock studs in gold. The banner pieces were tied together with ribbon from my stash and the letters are mounted on foam tape to add a little dimension. I chose to keep this banner pretty simple without a lot of embellishment since I would have to mail it.


(If you want to see the picture better click on it to make it larger.)



Here is a close up of one of the letters.

These our the generous sponsors for our blog hop and what they are giving away for prizes

Patsy from the Prairie Bird Boutique
http://www.etsy.com/shop/prairiebirdboutique-
Your choice of one bundle of Shabby Crinkle Ribbon

Babbette from The Kraft Outlet http://www.kraftoutlet.com/store/Default.asp-
has generously donated their “Inspiration Play Pack”; This is a collection of The Kraft Outlet's top selling items valued at over $45. The play pack comes with 10 yards each of the red and brown baker’s twine, an assortment of 50 of the plain and grungy tags, an 8 sheet assortment of their cardstock and text weight papers, an 8 envelope assortment, one sheet of Kraft labels, a set of their vintage dictionary pages, 1 yard of black twill tape and a CD full of 100 graphics and backgrounds.

In addition the Kraft Outlet is offering 10% off all purchases made during the ENTIRE month of July. All you need to do is enter the code JULY10 at checkout.


The grand prize for the blog hop is a Gypsy, donated by Stephanie. In order to qualify for the grand prize you must leave a comment on each of the designers blogs. At the end of the hop please return back to the Whimsical Wednesday Blog to leave a comment saying that you finished the hop and left a comment under all our post. The blog hop will run through Sunday and end at Midnight.
Now you should be on your way to the wonderful and talented
In case you get lost here is the complete line up:
Karen: http://kaleidoscopicsparkles.blogspot.com/

76 comments:

  1. WOW! Beautiful banner star! I just LOVE the font and the patterned paper you used! They will LOVE it! Hugs- Glora

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  2. Love your welcome banner!

    Sandy
    http://thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com/

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  3. Wow, pretty banner! I love this DCWV paper pack! The font is super cute and the little bows just add the perfect touch:)
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
    jskoning at msn dot com

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  4. Very nice. A vertical banner I like it.

    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  5. nice banner. I haven't made a banner of any sorts yet..I should try it soon.


    pookie
    scraptaculardesigns.blogspot.com

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  6. Lovely! I like that you kept it simple and elegant. So pretty! :)
    Nita
    www.niftynitanotes.blogspot.com

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  7. This is so sweet! I love all the i-rocking! :-)

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  8. Star - I love this banner! So simple and so elegant. The papers you used are perfect and I like the bling you added. Melanie
    http://inlovewithabug.blogspot.com

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  9. Love the banner!! Thanks for sharing! It is super cute!! Hope that you get your new cord soon!

    cherie.goyer at gmail.com
    http://oneheartscrapper.blogspot.com

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  10. Ahhhh...no Gypsy! I don't think I could function! Hopefully it will be a speedy delivery from PC! This is beautiful! I love the DCWV paper that you used!
    Amber

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  11. MMM...mango fros sounds delish! Pretty colors:)

    kteachone@gmail.com

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  12. Great banner. Perfect for a door. That paper looks fantastic. x

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  13. This is so pretty, Star! I love the papers you used and the iRock studs! This is so beautiful! :)

    Lisa
    http://indymermaid.blogspot.com
    indymermaid(at)blogspot.com

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  14. Hello Star what a beautiful banner I love it, great job!!!

    alvinadiaz@msn.com
    alvinascreations.blogspot.com

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  15. So sorry to hear about your gypsy:( You did a wonderful job without it though. I really love the nursery rhyme font. I think it looks great onyour banner.
    (:(: Smiles :):)
    Robin the cricut scrapper
    rlj547 at comcast dot net

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  16. Hi Star...love the paper mix on your banner and the detail of the iRock is perfect...It looks fab.

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  17. oh i love the papers you used for this they are so pretty. great job thanks for sharing.
    -jamie
    babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

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  18. I love your banner! The colours are gorgeous and the work really is welcoming!! TFS!

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  19. What a pretty banner! I love the font and the colors are very warm and welcoming!!!! Fantastic!!!
    hugs,
    joni

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  20. Sorry about your gypsy:( This DCWV paperstack is one of my favs. I love the font used. TFS.

    candace
    mypassion4scrappin.blogspot.com

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  21. Such a cute banner. I don't know if I would have been able to do anything without my gypsy, I am so dependent on it!

    scrappindhilly at gmail dot com

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  22. Very cute Welcome:) http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/

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  23. Hi Star,Your banner is sooo BEAUTIFUL!LOVE the pretty font and papers,Sorry about your gypsy:( I love my and I NEED IT!So I hope it comes quickly for you my friend!!:)

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  24. Lovely banner - very welcoming
    Oh this fabulous _ I am looking forward to seeing what everyone created
    http://scrappin3angel.blogspot.com/
    nmteachpdg{at}gmail{dot}com

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  25. This is just lovely, Star! The papers are perfect for this project.. they're a burst of sunshine in one glance! Love the little ribbons between each letter, too. Excellent work! :o) (Finally I can comment! I tried twice last week and Blogger wouldn't let me!)

    Hugs and blessings! :o)

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  26. Very pretty!! Hope you get your gypsy fixed soon!!
    sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com

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  27. Good job -- I really love this because it definitely looks like something I could do! TFS

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  28. This is so pretty! I love the colors used! Thanks so much!
    Lisa
    summer_sunset54 at hotmail dot com

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  29. What a beautiful welcome banner, love the pretty papers yoused and the font. TFS!

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  30. BEAUTIFUL!!! The papers you picked are gorgeous!!! Hugs, Cathryn :)

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  31. what a great welcome banner star :) love the brightness yet warmth of it. wonderful job on this project :) hugs shelly

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  32. Very pretty, Star. Certainly visitors are welcome in a nursing home. Really sweet. xxxD

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  33. Very pretty sign :-) LOVE the colors you chose :-)
    TFS!

    -Sam

    SamanthaJDesigns @ hotmail.com
    SamanthaJDesigns.blogspot.com

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  34. Beautiful! Love the colors and patterns. Nursery Rhymes is such a beautiful font. So excited to be joining the design team!

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  35. Love Your Banner. The colors you chose to use are great!!

    Blessings,
    Tina

    www.craftyandgreen.blogspot.com

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  36. I love the banner, I love the dcwv paper.
    mexicopetshop at hotmail dot com

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  37. Your banner looks amazing. Love it.

    Kate

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  38. VERY CUTE!! Going "old school" isn't so bad.

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  39. Sorry to hear you are without your gypsy for awhile.

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  40. You have 5 children and have time to make all of these wonderful projects! I am soooooo jealous;-) I have 3 and I can only do my crafting after 10 pm, not exactly the most creative time of the day. I digress... Thanks for sharing. Hopping to my next spot.

    Tammy

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  41. What a cute banner! I love the cheerful colors and the way it runs up and down! Great job!

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  42. Great banner! I love love love the paper!!!! I love my gypsy too so I hope you get her back very soon! TFS.
    Shelly
    Smedina24@att.net
    Mypaperlove.blogspot.com

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  43. Love the design and those prints are so cheery.. This will make someone very happy!!
    hugs
    Nanné
    p.s Our DT kicked butt!! :)

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  44. Beautiful banner. Already a happy follower. Thanks for the chance to win.


    Hugs,
    Patty
    creativediva98.blogspot.com
    creativediva98 at gmail dot com

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  45. I love all the beautiful patterned paper. I know this will certainly make someone's day a little brighter!

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  46. I had no idea that there would be so many condolences on your gypsy... I hope you get her replacement soon. You did amazing, even without her! :)

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  47. Hello Star! This banner is so pretty. Your papers are lovely & I adore how you made it a vertical banner. It is going to look great on the wall. It is very inviting & attractive to look at.
    Crafty best,
    Sonia

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  48. What a great banner to hang by the front door. Love the colors...thanks for sharing. :)
    tinksgym@yahoo.com

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  49. Very pretty banner! Love the pattern paper used! TFS
    hugs, Jenn

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  50. hi im a new follower....im blog hopping around the whimsical wednesday blog hop....
    i love the dcwv paper!! it looks fabulous!!

    thanks
    you can see my blog mylifeasawannabescrapper.blogspot.com

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  51. This is so lovely! The studs tucked into the scallops are such a beautiful touch! I'm already a follower. ~ Blessings

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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  52. So cute. I'd say your Gypsy breaking was a "blessing in disguise"!

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  53. Star your banner is so beautiful! I love the bright cheery colors you used. Great papers too. This is going to really cheer those folks up!

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  54. Love your banner the colors are so nice. Great job??

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  55. I am impressed that you did this without your Gypsy! Awesome!!

    ilovescrapping.blogspot.com

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  56. That's so sad about your Gypsy. I'm glad PC is going to make it right though. Your wall art is beautiful!!!

    I tried to become a follower, but Blogger isn't cooperating. I'll try again later!

    amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
    scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

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  57. Beautiful banner Star! I love the colors and and I know the recipient will love this for their door!
    Looking forward to another DT term with you :)
    Have a GREAT weekend :)

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  58. Love the colors, would make a great door hanger!

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  59. A beautiful banner. Love the colors and it will look wonderful on anyones door.
    cowbelleru@sbcglobal.net

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  60. This is amazing as usual! I love those papers :) So sorry to hear about your gypsy. Good to know they are going to get it fixed though! TFS

    http://sparkledmemories.blogspot.com/
    tiffanymarierice@yahoo.com

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  61. This is such a pretty and cheerful banner! I love the colors and the way you tied the letters together with the pretty ribbon.

    Karen
    craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com

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  62. Your banner is so pretty -- simple yet elegant. TFS. I'm a new follower -- love your blog.

    Kris
    dietzrobles at yahoo dot com

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  63. What a great banner!! TFS!!!
    Sorry about your G!!
    http://debbiesdashofthisandthat.blogspot.com/

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  64. Hi Star, awesome project...love the vertical banner, neat idea. I'm so sorry to hear about your gypsy, hope you get a replacement very soon. ~Shen

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  65. Great banner Star. Love the colours and the font you used.

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  66. very cute! Love the idea! Christina ccapps35@gmail.com

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  67. Star,
    Your banner is so cute. I just love the bright, cheerful colors you used. The font is great and I love the addition of the little studs. I know there is going to be a very happy person when they see this hanging on their door.
    Charlotte

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  68. Wow great project!!

    Veronica
    mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com
    mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com

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  69. Oh my gosh sweetie...love the cute banner and sweet paper you used...so cute and adorable :) Hugs x

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  70. What a beautiful welcome wall hanging! Thanks for sharing!
    That grand prize is amazing. I am praying hard, I have wanted on for so long.
    Sarah
    craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com
    craftingwithsarah@gmail.com

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  71. This is very lovely! Love the color combo you used. TFS!

    Be sure to stop by my blog to enter my 500 followers giveaway!


    XO ~ Amy Jo
    amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
    http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/

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  72. Great banner! I had never thought of doing a verical banner. I'm sorry to hear about your gypsy.

    amanbains1 at gmail dot com

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  73. I love this banner, not my internet. Thank you for sharing. I would like to try this somtime:)

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  74. Great banner Star! Love the paper you used. TFS
    Hugs

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