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Friday, July 29, 2011

Hope this finds you all having a happy summer day!! I HAD to get in on this CR84FN34 challenge...



Such pretty summer-y colors...and it's been so, SO long since I've been able to participate!!



A new blogging friend of mine sent me the link for a sweet little watering can, (Thanks, Jodie!!) and I couldn't wait to try it out!! I pulled out some paper and ink in the CR84FN Challenge colors and got busy...

This is the less dressy side...



This prettly little layered butterfly is resting on the handle, and a similar one adorns the top/front...



I cut the template out of solid cardstock and stitched the patterned paper onto it, leaving about 1/8" of the solid yellow showing all the way around. It does take longer, but I like that layered look, and it turned out pretty sturdy because of it. (It's a pretty large can...side pieces are between 4" and 5" tall. Original template is smaller.)




I also re-worked the front of the spout and was pleased with how it turned out. I'll be filling this up as a gift with a few of the small sizes of Bath and Body shower gels that are so refreshing after a hot summer day in Indiana. I think it would make a really nice back-to-school gift for my kids' teachers, too, and am hoping to find time to do a couple up using the "all things grow with love" sentiment. Many, many possiblities when it's so roomy inside.

Hope you like it! If you're interested, you can get your own template HERE. I would LOVE to see yours when you're done, too, so be sure to come back and let me know about it!!

Thanks so much for stopping in!!

Thanks again, Jodie, and thanks so much to Mona and her team for keeping us inspired through these busy summer months!!

Geri





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17 comments:

  1. MarieJuly 29, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    WOW this is fantastic. The doilies, the butterflies, the flowers, the lace all perfection personified! This is simply beautiful.

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  2. Lisa EltonJuly 29, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Geri this is adorable. All of the delicate details are wonderful but I especially love the spout!!!

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  3. Sarah Milbourn Independent Stampin' Up! DemonstratorJuly 29, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Wow Geri. This is just devine, love it! It is so pretty and delicate.

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  4. Sue Lelli July 29, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Geri, this is just the cutest thing! LOVE all the pretty details and your FAB butterfly! Sure beats a gift bag! Anyone would LOVE to receive this! THX for playing with us at CR84FN!

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  5. Mona PendletonJuly 29, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    WOW Geri! What a gorgeous project! Love the pretty doily trim and your stitching looks awesome! Thanks so much for playing along with CR84FN :)

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  6. TracyJuly 29, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    I've had a template for one of these downloaded for ages and have never made it. You did such a beautiful job Geri! Love all the stitching you added. Gorgeous my friend!

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  7. Suzanne CJuly 30, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Stunning! Gorgeous embellishments and details! Glad you joined us at CR84FN!

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  8. StellaJuly 30, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    It's good to see another creation made by you and my oh my Geri you really have outdone yourself. This is a masterpiece. Filled to the brim with gorgeous details; the butterflies are my favorite. Stunning!

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  9. Heather RogersJuly 30, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Such a sweet project. Love all the feminine details you added. Thanks for joining us at CR84FN. I have missed you around blogland. :)
    Hugs~

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  10. Amy KollingAugust 1, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Wahoo! I knew this would be a winner!! :)

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  11. EstherAugust 1, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Just gorgeous!!!

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  12. Sylvia/LittleTreasuresAugust 1, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    This was an adorable project. Wonderful colors and detail. And CONGRATULATIONS you won on CR84FN..a true winner!!

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  13. StellaAugust 1, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Congrats on your win at CR84FN. Your project is stunning and being one of the Terrific Top Three is so well deserved!!!

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  14. Carol's Ink SpotAugust 1, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Congratulations on winning this challenge! Beautiful box. Loved the butterfly on the handle.

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  15. Nancy JensenAugust 4, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    WOW! What an amazing project! It's just beautiful! I saw that you won top 3 on CR84FN and you sure deserve it! I just became a follower because I don't want to miss out on your projects!

    Thank you for posting the link to find the tutorial. I know a very sick little girl and am going to send her a few things... and I think her mom could use something special too. This is just what the doctor ordered. ;)

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  16. TerriAugust 9, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Congratulations on your win! Well deserved. Love everything about it. I am definitely going to make one of these in the future now too. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  17. Meredith MacRitchieSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    I just visited the tutorial over at Splitcoast for this, and yours is AWESOME - even better than the examples I found in the gallery. The extra layers and stitching really added so much, and you finished it off beautifully!

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