Hello again. Two blog posts yesterday, very unusual, but I was just so darn excited – I have to say a BIG THANK YOU to Julia for graciously cutting me some rosettes, but then going above and beyond and lending me her die as well. Aces. I did try to convince her to pop over to mine so I could snap a shot of her reclining on my desk (what a great W that would have been for a WOYWW post LOL!) but no luck. No matter, it was lovely to meet up for a chat and a coffee and the stack of pre-cut rosettes were the icing on the cake. Look back to see how I used them.
Now, the mess on my desk at about 5pm yesterday….
A quick shot of the finished wreath using my word lists to add words to rosettes:
And then, all nice and tidy, with some stash from the Wedding aisle at Hobby Craft. I have an idea but it will have to wait for tomorrow to reveal all.
I just love these laser cut bits – votive wraps, cards, little boxes, and cupcake wraps, I think. Useful as stencils, but I have another idea for them. Wanna guess? This is the HEART selection but they also have butterflies. I dithered for a bit and went with hearts.
The unending saga of the broadband. They did come to install the line, but didn’t activate the broadband, just the phone line. So one more week of WOYWW with the old connection, so very, very slow and finicky, but I’ll do my best – it can’t be any worse than it’s been for the last couple of weeks, that’s for sure. And by September I’ll be very interested to monitor how it all goes. I’m hoping for a HUGE improvement, but we shall see….
17/08/2012 at 1:52 pm
WordPress wouldn’t let me comment on Wednesday when I came by, but that just meant I had to come back today and see the other lovely items you’re working on! I just LOVE that rosette wreath, and it’s given me an idea…. Thanks for stopping by and thanks for sharing!
16/08/2012 at 6:45 am
That wreath is just awesome and your new stash? well, I am drooling right now and my head is spinning with everything I would like to do with those.
Happy WOYWW and enjoy playing!
Tertia #116
16/08/2012 at 3:28 am
I love those rosettes! The wreath came out great!!!
15/08/2012 at 8:40 pm
I see lots of potential for those laser cuts! I love your rosettes and the colors you used. The wreath is fabulous. Fun times!
15/08/2012 at 6:49 pm
I love your wreath! So cool!
Aeryn @ #112
15/08/2012 at 3:23 pm
The rosettes are great and the wreath is fabulous! I am anxious to see what those laser cuts end up being. dani #33
15/08/2012 at 2:23 pm
Oh – that rosette wreath is so lovely! Hope we get to see what you do with the weddingy bits and bobs. x Jo
15/08/2012 at 1:53 pm
those rosettes look wonderfu. That die is just great!
15/08/2012 at 12:36 pm
The rosette wreath is just gorgeous! And those laser cut bits are beautiful!
15/08/2012 at 12:04 pm
Oh, PRETTY rosette wreath, and those laser cuts are just lovely… love to see what becomes of them!
Alison x
#80
15/08/2012 at 11:44 am
Most Awesome!!!! I love the idea of wored on the rosette I definetly have to give it a try! thanks for shareing Love the wreath have a great day
15/08/2012 at 10:48 am
Your rosette wreath looks fantastic – such a lot of work. I have the rosette die, but its sadly neglected – though this has inspired me to unearth it and try again! Can’t wait to see what you’re making with all those we laser cut heart shapes!
Bernice #8
15/08/2012 at 9:46 am
Yeah, and I’d have paid not to do the pose!! How funny. So glad the die worked in the GC, that’s a good start! The wreath is totally gorgeous. I wonder if you had to empty those hooks before you could photgraph it….And I just knew you’d be straight onto those laser cuts, they made your eyes sparkle with all the potential!
15/08/2012 at 9:32 am
Oh wow, LOVE that rosette wreath – absolutely brilliant! I just love the way the words fit on so well, really clever 🙂
Hugs, lLJ #74 xx
15/08/2012 at 7:40 am
love the project! you have some brilliant ideas! jenx 60
15/08/2012 at 7:16 am
sorry, that end of the comment won’t make sense, linked on the wrong place!!
15/08/2012 at 7:15 am
I forgive you your Christmas theme because those rosettes are just perfect – well done – I looked at the previous posts – I love that idea. I hope you tell Tim!
Oh, and the fare was less than I spent at the show! Helen, 3
15/08/2012 at 6:23 am
I’ve yet to make some of those folded flowers, but just have to soooon! Love the wreath. Gosh, it’s getting to Christmas make time isn’t it?!!
15/08/2012 at 5:54 am
Very festive wreath, turned out very pretty! The last image, that wold look great like template to spray ink over some journal!
And the connection, yes, I remember when they were installing around here, took forever, but you will love it :o)
15/08/2012 at 4:22 am
Wow!!~ I just want to get my die out and cheery paper!!!! great blog too!! Thanks! Ginny #41
15/08/2012 at 4:18 am
Love the rosette dies from Tim Holtz and I just bought a bigger on from Stampin Up that is huge! Have a great week! Vickie #38
15/08/2012 at 3:51 am
That would have made a great photo. I’d have PAID to see it (grin). hearts beat butterflies any day. I love these and can’t wait to see what you do. I thought stencils even before I saw your thoughts. Have a great WOYWW. I’m number 11.
15/08/2012 at 3:39 am
Hi Mary Anne,
Your rosette wreath is amazing! I read the post below on how you got the words on there. Just beautiful!
Blog candy is announced so pop over for a visit.
Happy WOYWW
Hugs, Kay #37
15/08/2012 at 3:16 am
Fabulous rosettes ;D
And then you made them into a wreath….how creative and clever…stunning to say the least 😀
Have a wonderful week.
I was busy out walking and having a cuppa with a friend so hence Neesie at #30!
15/08/2012 at 3:04 am
Hi Mary Anne, (with an ‘e’. I had to check)
Your rosettes are great. I can’t tell you how much I’ve ummed and ahhhed about buying that die and with Paperific coming along at the end of the month, I might succumb. The die-cuts are pretty too, interested to see what you do with them.
Smiles,
Ros. #14
15/08/2012 at 2:51 am
Amazing laser cuts and the wreath looks gorgeous.
Sandra @32
15/08/2012 at 2:22 am
THose lasercuts are gorgeous. Are you using the cupcake bands for tiaras? That’s what I would do, though I totally don’t look like the tiara-wearing sort at all (I totally am though lol). Those worded rosettes are amazing and I’m tickled pink for you that you got to meet Julia :D. Happy WOYWW! #20
15/08/2012 at 2:15 am
how fun to meat julia in real life! the rosettes are lovely!
Lindsay #25
15/08/2012 at 2:03 am
Wow, I have to have that die.. love the wreath and the colors are just gorgeous. #22
15/08/2012 at 1:37 am
Gorgeous rosette, very clever. Love the colours
Famfa 16
15/08/2012 at 1:19 am
Love your rosettes, what a brilliant idea to turn them into a wreath
oh blow, it made me sign in again, so now i don’t know if the comment went or not! (It didn’t last week! ) better two comments than none!
Have a great Crafty week Happy WOYWW
((Lyn)) #13
15/08/2012 at 1:17 am
Love your rosettes what a fabulous idea! (and so pleased I can say hi this week!) I love the wreath, gettng all Christmasy…I’ll never be ready! Happy WOYWW
((Lyn)) #13
15/08/2012 at 1:05 am
Brilliant post MA, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that wreath! And you’ve sold me on the TH Rosette die too, even if it’s not yours! Brilliant idea printing the words on the plain paper too. Those are great die cuts too, never seen those over here, they look really pretty, I’ll pop back to see what you do with them.
Hugs
Brenda 5
15/08/2012 at 12:48 am
Fabulous rosette wreath… It’s Gorgeous! Looking foward to seeing what you will create with the hobby craft stash… Have a happy week, Hugs May x x x#5