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"I used to think that anyone doing anything weird was weird. I suddenly realized that anyone doing anything weird wasn't weird at all and it was the people saying they were weird that were weird." -- Paul McCartney









Monday, March 19, 2012

BUGABOO'S 'ANYTHING BUT A CARD' MONDAY AT CATCH THE BUG

Mondays are the days we share with you our ABC (Anything But a Card) projects, and today I'd like to show you a cylindrical container that could be used as a knitting needle holder, just perfect as a gift for mom!

I cut down a length of a really heavy cardboard cylinder and covered it with DP.  As it had no lid or base, I had to make these too, using die cuts .  Two Bugaboo images, Ava Flower Patch and Deacon Bugs were coloured using Copics and added to some rolled roses that I made.  I created a little Spring scene with leafy diecuts, butterfly diecuts and some ladybug embellies.

Here is a closeup of the base with Ava and Deacon:


and this is a close-up of  the lid :


Link back to the Catch the Bug blog here to see what ABC project Joy, my fellow DT member has made.

luv'n huggz
Jen Leeflang
DURBAN
SOUTH AFRICA

I would like to add this project to the following challenges:
The Crafty Pad Designs, #162, ‘The Perfect Pair’ (two larger ladybugs, two rolled flowers)
Marianne Design Divas, ‘Spring into Spring’ (I used Marianne’s Butterfly Die cuts)

18 comments:

  1. This is gorgeous. Loving the butterflies.
    Hugs
    Desire

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  2. Fantastic project. Love the DP, so bright and cheery! I'm not sure how many buttons you used, please let us know! So glad you joined us at Stamptacular Sunday!

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  3. Fantastic! Love the many details - swirls, flowers, butterflies, the little girl and boy,... it's very sweet :)

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  4. Fabulous - love the butterflies!

    Thanks for joining us at One Stitch at a Time this week, and good luck!

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  5. How stunning! Thank you for playing in The Perfect Pair Challenge at The Crafty Pad this week!
    Good Luck
    Hugs
    Dawn xxx

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  6. Hi Jen, this is lovely and a fabulous idea for a gift. I like the pretty DP and the Lady Bugs.

    Thanks for sharing and taking part in the Crafty Pad 'The Perfect Pair' challenge.

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  7. Hi Jen - how lovely to see you at this weeks SSIC! What a gorgeous project!! I love your butterfly, the bold colours are divine!! Love it! Thank you for playing along with us at Stampin' Sisters in Christ this week - we appreciate your support! {{{hugs}}}
    Linda SSIC Design Team

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  8. Oooh, you made a knitting needle holder! Fab idea and all the details are pretty! I love how oyu put everything together. Thank you for joining us at The Crafty Pad.

    venus

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  9. So creative, I love the colours! Thanks for linking up to The Crafty Pad's challenge this week. Estelle x

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  10. amazing project, love the black/white and red combo
    thanks for playing with us at stamptacular sunday this week
    hugs
    céline

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  11. What a superb set Jen! Thanks for sharing with us at Joanna Sheen Spring/Easter challenge. Hugs Teresa xx

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  12. This is gorgeous!!! If you can't find someone to give this too you can send it to me!! I love the little kid images, the butterflies, ladybugs, flowers... I love it all. Thanks for sharing with the Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge. Definitely can feel the spring on your project!

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  13. This is a marvellous project. Love the fold design and your colour choice in particular. I can't tell how many buttons you've used... you have to share that hun;) Thanks for sharing at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge. Bettina xx

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  14. Gorgeous!! Thanks for joining in with our Girly challenge this week over at OSAAT and good luck Julie

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  15. wow, fantastic project. love it

    Thanks for joining us at OSAAT, hope you join us again soon

    my little scrappingcorner
    DT One Stitch At A Time

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  16. Incredible project! Just gorgeous. Thanks for joining us at OSAAT, hope you'll join us again for this week's Anything Goes Challenge. Best, CG

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  17. This is beautiful and the colours are so eye catching

    Joan x

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