Well its hard to believe it’s May 1st!
That mean another Papertrey Ink Design Team Challenge! I think these are so fun & challenging (DUH! That is why its called a challenge! Time for MORE coffee). I love a challenge.
This month Nichole has a fun challenge that includes all of YOU as well! You will have to pick from each design team member’s source of inspiration photo to create YOUR OWN version! (So I guess I hope you like mine :D)
The CHALLENGE: Get inspired by a Spring Themed photo or image
Well, when I got my May 2009 issue of Family Fun Magazine, I found page 77 very intriguing! (its a great magazine if you have children! Always full of kid friendly stuff to do!)
So here it is-
How fun (and Spring!) is a Mother’s Day Tea party? I know I am SO wanting to have one with my girls!!
Look at that FABULOUS table cloth, and the tea pot! I fell in love with the idea of everything paper-made, and the colors are just gorgeous!
So I got to work!
Using Guide Lines Grid 2 paper, and the Wishing You stamp set I tried to get fancy schmancy and made my own paper, with a similar version of the pattern on the table cloth.
I used the following ink:Pure Poppy, Hibiscus Burst, Pumpkin (SU!), and Summer Sunset
Here is my stamped patterned paper, next to the inspiration piece.
I stamped the tulips facing eachother. I think it makes a cool pattern Not exact-but that is the point-INSPIRED BY!
OK! Paper made! Now what to make????
Well I figured if I did have a tea party with my girls it would be fun to put various yummy teas in a fun box! Nothing TOO complicated. I wanted QUICK!
So, My Timeless Template- Rounded Wrap Up to the rescue!
PS Did you see Nichole BIG ANNOUNCEMENT post about the templates?
—-> READ HERE!!! So exciting!
OK back to the FINISHED project
Tea For Two
Isn’t it SO cute?!
I just used my patterned paper to make a wrap for my box. I then stamped my tea pot from Tea for Two, to match the yellow tea pot in the inspiration photo.
This is Alexa Modeling it for you all!!
She did a great job!
Here is another. I am having SOOO much fun getting photos of my kids 😀 AND including my projects ( killing 2 birds with one stone-priceless!) I think they make the BEST props! LOL!
Alexa LOVED being the center of attention for this project.
This was HER favorite photo-so I had to include it
Now I will show you how my finished project looks next to my inspiration piece:D
Now seriously! Doesn’t my box look like it was MEANT to be for that party in the book? I LOVE it!!!! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!
You may be wondering what we did with the rest of the paper!
Now LOOK on the table! See the folded fan like thing?
Well the magazine were directions for a fan. Alexa wanted to make it (so I helped score it and stuff) and she decided it would be a Fan FLOWER!
The way the pattern was stamped, it does make a COOL “flower”. Good idea Alexa!
Anyway-that is what I did for my challenge.
Be sure to check out the Design Teams blogs so you can pick a inspiration piece and play along (let me know if you do try mine 😀 I want to see it!)
Now I need to finish up my first post that features all my challenge team members! Wait till you see what they did for tomorrows Sketch Challenge! WOW!
OK signing off!
Hope you get lots of inspiration today 😀
43 Responses for "Spring Fling"
Gorgeous project and Alexa just looks so darn cute!! She really looks good in pink! Love her fan/flower!! CUTE!
Hi Lauren,
Your project is great but what is even greater is how wonderful Alexa looks!! She is just the picture of health! Yea for her and you too!
Ann
how cute is your patterned paper! And your projects work great!
Alexa is adorable! Cute little model!
OH MY GOODNESS LAUREN! Alexa looks so wonderful!!! It’s been a while since I’ve seen a photo of her. Look at those beautiful pink cheeks, and her hair looks great too…Alexa and I think a lot a like I guess…her favorite photo is my favorite too…she’s so darn cute…but getting grown up looking…uh-oh!
Ok – sorry – – the project Tracey, focus on the project!!! I love that too! The color combo is awesome, and I love the idea that you came up with!!! Fabulous!
adorable project!!! Simply adorable!!!!!
So cute, Lauren! Alexa looks so cute, too! I love her fun hairdo! Your project would have been a welcome addition to the photo shoot, wouldn’t it? Great colors and design! I Love it!
Great photos and beautiful projects Lauren!
Oh oh oh I am using your template for a tea party….first I have to get my computer and printer to work together. I used the tea pots stamped cards for gifts. But my main reason for writing is to say that if you need tea pots and cozies the following is a great site. http://www.southernserenade.com
Alexa is so pretty with her long hair and beautiful eyes. tell her so…everyday!
Lauren, your project is perfect, and Alexa looks great too!
How beautiful does Alexa look?!!! It’s wonderful to see her looking to healthy. xx
Alexa has sure grown! What a doll and a perfect model. Love your project. I have that template so I can try this.
Great stuff, Lauren! The inspiration is fantastic – and your model is beaming. Wonderful job with the challenge!
As always, you do a wonderful job on creating beautiful things to show us. I love how you turned the flower into a different kind of pattern. Great ideas!
Oh Lauren, your creation is just so darling. Colors are perfect! Oh and the box is cute too. Wink!
Mary
http://www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.com
ADORABLE Lauren! The card is cute too! Love the way you used the tulips to create the paper!
I really liked the way you created your paper. Alexa is so adorable. The flower created was too cute. You have the neatest ideas.
I think Alexa was right- the fan is so cute!! Great inspiration piece, lol, but Alexa is so inspiring, too! She looks so healthy, and happy, in those photos!
I love Alexa’s photo she looks so cute and beautiful. I really like what you did stamping your own background. I think that the relation of the background paper that you have created with the table cloth is awesome. Not too mention that the tea pot stamp finished up the whole idea or recreating the magazine picture. I feel that you have transported the image into something that I can hold and appreciate. You are awesome!!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your stamped bg paper – you are so creative in using stamps for other purposes Lauren- you sure have got the eye! I love your inspiration picture and the fun box you created!!
Your girls are so pretty! I love how the pattern turned out with the tulips and those colors are beautiful together! I love Alexa’s flower fan – several of those would be great as a centerpiece!
Beautiful pictures…Alexa is so pretty! And, yes, your box was just ‘meant’ for that party.
Love the new idea for wishing you. Sometime hopefully soon I will show you my idea. I hope it works. I am glad Alexa is doing well.
Beautiful model!!
I thought you might like to check out Jessica Jones’ blog at http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/. She is the crafter and blogger who designed the material that inspired you!
Lauren, AWESOME! (It’s Jessica Jones, designer of the tablecloth fabric.) I am delighted to see your project. Isn’t it fun seeing how people are inspired? Love it. You’re so clever!
LOVE this Lauren…. so SPRINGY and fun!! Alexa you look LOVELY modeling the box for mom. . and I LOVE your fan flower.. My DD would love that too.. I think we will make her one this weekend! 🙂
Wow…Love the colors and your idea. I will definitly be using your project as my inspiration!! Love how you used the leftover paper for the fan. Great idea!
That Alexa is rockin gorgeous. It has been awhile since I have seen her pictures. She looks so grown-up and beautiful. Tell her I love her haircut.
Your inspiration piece is so colorful and vibrant! And what you created with that in mind is definitely no less. I just love that you used the tulips to make patterned paper! And Alexa looks so cute and what a little creative smarty to see that flower! Way to go, Alexa…..and your Mom too! :>
My goodness, Alex looks sooo cute. And my favorite pic is her favorite pic. I can definitely tell that you are doing great with your new camera. Congrats! And that project! So stinkin’ cute! You have a true gift for creating beautiful things. Thanks for the inspiration.
Awesome stuff Lauren! and Alexa looks so beautiful as your model!
Alexa is just so beautiful and growing fast!
Thank you for sharing pictures of her and your wonderful, inspiring creation.
Marilyn
Love your tea party projects! So bright and cheery! Alexa is a doll!!!!! Don’t they grow so fast?! Thanks for sharing pictures of her!
I love this project. I love all your projects. OMG Alexa’s hair has gotten so long and she looks so beautiful. I see so much of Amber in her too!! Y’all have a great weekend!!
Hi Lauren!
Amber looks like she is all set for a tea party. I loved your inspiration photo, and I used it for mine. I used your “Bun in the Oven” template. I flipped it around. See if you can recognize it! LOL!
http://catscraftycorner.blogspot.com/2009/05/spring-fling-challenge.html
such a beautiful project! Alexa looks absolutely beautiful!!!! i have to tell you that Conor went for a check up on 12 April and was told that he’s considered CURED!!!!!! finally!!!! omword, we were ecstatic! we thought we’d have to wait til August because that’s when he stopped his meds, but the doc said that nope, he’s CURED NOW!!!! plus, he gets his Make a Wish wish on Monday and he doesn’t even know it yet! he went for the “ultimate game room”. we talked to the people last August and they’ve been working on it all this time and they’re finally ready to get everything in the house! i can’t wait to see the look on his face when we pick him up in a limo from school and bring him home to see his new game room! i just had to share w/ you!! and i hope you have an AMAZING bday!!!! you look 21!!!!!!
hugs,
angel (angela r.)
WOW! Alexa looks so good and cute, she has grown so much, thanks for sharing her with us…Gina F
You two are the dynamic duo. Loved your projects and they were the inspiration I chose for my spring fling project!
http://zippycrafts.blogspot.com/2009/05/spring-fling-inspiration-in-can.html
Thanks to you and Alexa for sharing!
Love your projects, they would be right at home on the table in the article, super cute!
Hey Lauren it has been forever (Ever had 2 computers crash in one weeks time???? Make sure to back you files up – lesson learned) Anyhow, I am just getting caught up with blogging. Amber looks amazing, so healthy and look at all that gorgeous hair.
Ok, I totally missed this post! Look at Alexa! She looks so grown up and her beautiful hair is getting so long again. Gosh, I just want to give her a big hug!
Amazing! Thanks a lot for post.
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