Finally I stop in to say something... and it's to recycle? Yeah, we do our share at our house but I like it even better when I discover that I can also do it to make something fun and pretty.
The theme over at the Glue Arts blog has been recycling so I thought of those cute Prima Flowers that have printed words on them that you can use color mists on. I love those! So how about if you make some of your own using newpaper?
You can use them for so many things...altered art and mini books or even use them to add a touch of spring to home decor pieces.
If you'd like to kow how to make the flowers go to the Glue Arts blog for instructions and photos. All that you'll need is newspaper, scissors, pencil, Glimmer Mist, and adhesive.
SInce I have been "missing" for awhile, I thought that I should do a blog "Giveaway". Another example of a bit of recycling is on the garland that I made in February....
Hearts are made from scrapbook papers and the flowers are recycled from old dressmakers tissue. They are strung onto black cotton string and I think that the garland is about 6 feet long. If you would like a chance to win it, just comment on this post until March 24. I will draw a name of the winner and post sometime late in the day on the 24th or early the 25th. Good luck to anyone who would want it!
Thanks for stopping by!
Linda
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Posted by: BODY BUTTER | January 19, 2013 at 05:09 AM
Those flowers are so cool! I've never seen anything like those before, I will definitely make them, I love roses...and words! lol...and recycling. win win win! :)
Posted by: Air Purifiers | January 05, 2012 at 12:41 PM
The way people learn and enjoy and retain knowledge is with a tactile object. So many people are visual that when they remember a favorite story or a favorite moment, they can actually picture that page, that picture, the feel of the paper, the font— it's a piece of art. Books are a piece of art and they're never going away. They're always going to be amazing gifts and amazing friends. They are so great to share and reuse. http://youtu.be/cY3qY3kCwZo
Posted by: alex | December 26, 2011 at 10:53 AM
I enjoy recycling!And have tried to make these flowers out of an old newspaper or book and they turned out great. I placed them on top of a wrapped gift. The liked it so much that they still have the paper flowers.
Posted by: SEO Los Angeles | November 10, 2011 at 12:54 PM
You have been missed!
Posted by: Angela | March 26, 2011 at 09:07 PM
Love...Love ...Love Garlands! THanks for the chance to win something pretty!
Posted by: Jennifer Haywood | March 26, 2011 at 12:36 AM
This would look great in my craft room, thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Suzanne M | March 24, 2011 at 02:38 PM
Welcome Back. You were missed. I LOVE the garland!
Posted by: Amanda Holz | March 24, 2011 at 12:23 PM
Isn't recycling and repurposing fun? And just think how much we're being earth friendly, too. I LOVE your garland. Loved it when I saw it way back when and love it still. I would be HONORED to win. I really would!
Posted by: SuZeQ | March 24, 2011 at 08:11 AM
Hello! When you said we could comment until March 24 to enter the drawing for the giveaway, did that INCLUDE March 24? I am crossing my fingers on this one . . . . : ) I have your blog bookmarked. I absolutely LOVE LOVE what you make! I would be thrilled to win your garland.
Posted by: Linda Diane | March 24, 2011 at 07:42 AM
I would be very happy!!!
Posted by: lori | March 23, 2011 at 08:28 PM
Sweet garland..would love it for my sewing room
Posted by: ginny | March 23, 2011 at 07:42 PM
I would love to win part of this darling garland. Please keep showing us all your wonderful creations, you are so inspiring.
xo, Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | March 23, 2011 at 01:36 PM
You are an inspiration! Love your designs.
Posted by: nancy smith | March 23, 2011 at 05:56 AM
Oh my, I signed on to look for a bluebird pattern you mentioned in "Where Women Create" (looking though my magazines today for inspiration) and I saw this garland -love it. Please enter me in the contest to win it!
Thank you.
Posted by: Jean | March 22, 2011 at 01:14 PM
This was (and still is) such a fun garland.
Loved the flowers!
Posted by: Carrie P | March 22, 2011 at 01:11 PM
I love garlands of all kinds. Yours are just adorable!!! The newspaper roses are wonderful I will be making some of those. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful ideas.
Posted by: Sue A | March 22, 2011 at 12:06 PM
i am an art enthusiast and finds your piece of artwork interesting and pretty especially as it uses recycled materials...amazing, there really is treasure in junk.
Posted by: dylan | March 22, 2011 at 12:47 AM
You never fail to come up with the most adorable creations.
Posted by: Amy | March 21, 2011 at 06:24 PM
What a sweet post. Love it.
Posted by: Bobbie Lynn Duran | March 21, 2011 at 05:33 PM