Monday, June 25, 2012

Patriotism is Alive...

and well at BBTB2 !  Since 4th of July is right around the corner our talented DT sister had issued the challenge of making any project with the Patriotic theme using any cart we like.  I kinda knew in my mind what I wanted to do, but didn't have the details worked out until I dozed off one day and this is what came into my mind.  I took 4 stars from George and Basic Shapes cut at 8", 6", and 4" in red, white and blue paper.  I scored my stars and folded them so they were 3D and then stacked them on top of each other with hot glue.  Then I attached my star to a stryoform wreath.  I then wrapped blue ribbon in each section of the wreath, not the hole thing-just in each middle seconds of the star.  After that I cut flowers from the Flower Shoppe in red, white and blue at 3".  I rolled and glued my flowers ontop the open parts of the wreath form leaving the ribbon showing in the middle.  Then on the top of the wreath only I glued flat back pearls onto each flower in the middle.  Added my hanger and now it is ready to hang.  I hope that you will stop in and see what my other design team sisters have in store for you, you won't be sorry.  Then go and make something patriotic and link it up at BBTB2!  Can't wait to see what you make!

19 comments:

Sandi said...

oh my, what a beautiful creation, hugs

Carole Beath said...

Brenda, this is wonderful. I love the design and the work you put into making this wonderful patriotic project.
Carole

DonnaMundinger said...

LOVE THIS!!!!!!! I'll be casing it for sure!!!!! Great idea stacking the stars. Never thought to do that but you'll bet I'll be trying it soon. Love the placement of your flowers too. I WANT this, it's FABULOUS! xxD

Migdalia said...

What a Gorgeous Wreath!!!!Great Job!

Anonymous said...

Love, love, love this. Everything about it. We have a bbq on the 4th...maybe I can make one. If you wouldn't mind.

Brenda said...

I would be honored if you lifted this from me Stephanie!!

Tangle said...

oh my word, this looks like so much work, but the result is just fabulous! Truly magnificent project.

-Rebekah

Jeri said...

Great, great project. What a welcome sight on an entry door for the holiday. I miss having a door I can hang a wreath on living in an RV.

TerriK said...

Beautiful wreath, Brenda! I love the 3-d stars and the way you layered them in the red, white and blue.

Susan Edwards said...

Brenda this is wonderful!! I checked out your wreath before BBTB2 went live and I confess I was having a "did she make that star?" moment! The flowers are simply beautiful - love the random order placement of the flower and the pearl centers. You have created an amazing wreath!!!!

Susan

The Queen (Laura) said...

Absolutely beautiful! The flowers are gorgeous, and the pearls make them even more! Great job with the stars! Great show of Patriotism! Fabulous job my friend!

~JulieH~ said...

Brenda this is fabtastic, I love how you layered your 3D star, your wreath is absolutely stunning!
Hugs
Juliexx

Bella and Aidees Mom said...

This is super darling..Love all the flowers..WOW!

Glenda said...

Fabulous Patriotic wreath! Love the way you did the stars! Roses are so pretty with the pearls. Perfect placement with the flowers! Great job!
Glenda

Curko said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE your wreath! That star totally rocks! Fantastic job Brenda :0)

Suzanne cricutcraftingrammyblogspot.com said...

Brenda let me just shout this from the roof tops- I LOVE THIS PROJECT!!!!!! Love the stars and the flowers. It is so so pretty. I think this is one of my favorite projects from you. You are a star!!!!!!

Tammy said...

Brenda that is awesome. I wish I could come up with neat ideas like this. You go girl.

shelly said...

brenda this is just fantastic,seriously.

Sandy Palmer said...

Beautiful wreath! Those flowers are gorgeous, and I love your center star! :)