Hello, all! I was looking around for a little non-holiday inspiration today and got a second look at PTI's MIM challenge...pinwheels. One of my favorite posts EVER was all about pinwheels, HERE. How could something so easy be so CUTE?!? And I'm always inspired by Ashley's creations, so I jumped on in with some of my own felt pinwheels! Love the trim she added to the edges...had to try that! The only thing I had that I thought was small enough to work for it was my pinking shears...
This felt is a very similar color to PTI's Ocean Tides (but I only had a tiny dab of that left!). The lesser expensive felt I've found is good for extra color choices, but not nearly as thick and nice as my PTI felt!!! The cream felt I usually try to keep on hand is from JoAnn's. The gold and green are PTI's Harvest Gold and Simply Chartreuse. I've also used some of their buttons, the Heart 2 Heart flower die...
...an empty twine spool, Rustic Cream cardstock...
...and a sentiment from Star Prints...
...not to mention a few other odds and ends. I added in a few splatters at the bottom from a Precious Remembrance set. The card is kind of a mini...about 3.5 x 4". I wanted to keep it in proportion to the standing pinwheel...thought they would make a cute set as a surprise on a desk, nightstand, etc...
Better get this linked up. A trip to Pizza Hut and Walmart has me behind!!!
Thanks for stopping in!
~Geri~
Well now isn't this just the sweetest little set of fun! Love how you've toned down the bright felt with the soft neutrals. I have a fun spool item planned for DeNami soon ~ love your idea!
ReplyDeleteChecked out your first pinwheel post and they are all SO CUTE! The little polka dot fella on the card stole my heart!!! Have a blessed Sunday ;)
I'd be beyond pleased if these showed up on my desk! The pinking shears were a great touch – the whole set is just so sweet!
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ReplyDeleteFun, Fun.Both are adorable. So glad you've some extra time to share. Enjoy Sunday.
ReplyDeleteLOVE these... both are just so fun!! I didn't manage to play with this (I hardly manage an MIM it seems), but it sure was a good one!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Love both of your pinwheels.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable Geri.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pinwheels and love the card! Pretty yellow button in the center of the big pinwheel. Don't you just love it when you find something a bit different to add to your creations? Snowy day here today. Off to the craft room for some therapy and fun!
ReplyDeleteGeri what a fun and lovely gift set! Pinwheels are so charming! Love the felt colors and texture! So sweet!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this!!! Cute, cute, cute!
ReplyDeleteA trip to Pizza Hut and Walmart - sounds like a good day out to me ;) We actually do have PH here and it's our likely pick when I go to lunch with DS or DD. I love this set you created - you make the most beautiful ensembles.
ReplyDeleteLoving the felt pieces, especially the little zigzag accents on the pinwheels!
ReplyDeleteI just saw where one of my friends (Sharron above) had pinned this to one of her boards and thought it was so cute. Lo and behold it's yours! LOL I totally understand why she pinned it. The felt just makes things extra special. Love these Geri. You never disappoint me. :-) Hugs!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this! Sooo sweet, Geri!
ReplyDeleteOh, Geri! This is just fabulous! I've never thought of making a pinwheel out of felt! You're so very clever with your crafty self! Love both the card and the spool! :o)
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely, Geri! I just love your style!
ReplyDeleteSo cute Geri!! Love the pinwhhel, You did an awesome job!!
ReplyDeleteApparently I can't spell pinwheel lol!!!
ReplyDeleteOh how LOVELY!! You have totally inspired me to get the felt out! I love the colors you have chosen and those little flowers are just adorable! I wanted to do the Make It Monday challenge, but I didn't think I could pull off a pinwheel... You on the other hand, have done it brilliantly!!
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