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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Make It Monday #104: Handmade Pinwheels

Make It Monday from Papertrey Ink is back with a tutorial from Ashley Cannon Newell and a challenge to use a handmade pinwheel on a project. You can check out her tutorial here and join in the fun.

I liked the border Ashley added to her felt pinwheel and wondered if a square cut with a scalloped edge die would offer a similar look, so pulled out my Lacey Square Nestabilities and cut a few different sizes. The ends definitely looked funky when adhered into the pinwheel shape, but a quick snip to round them off made a world of difference.




Last night I decided to create a bouquet of flowers with the pinwheels, but in the light of day I can't decide if I like it or not.



The card is based on Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #178 from Karen Giron.


What I do like is these colors together - the Simply Chartreuse panel is embossed with an older Cuttlebug folder and the circle cut out is backed with a chartreuse chevron designer paper.

I also used the chevron paper with a Half & Half die and Daily Designs Sentiments stamp to make the sentiment panel.


Thanks for stopping by,

Jacquie

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13 comments:

  1. MarybethFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Oh my goodness this looks like a party going on! I love this fun card with all the pinwheels Jacquie. I like your idea of using a scalloped edge square sure makes for a happy card. love the pink too. I like that you called my pinwheel elegant made me smile.Thanks!

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  2. Helen F.February 20, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Beautiful pinwheel bouquet, Jacquie. I love your scallop edges and of course, the pretty soft colors :)

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  3. BirgitFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Oooohhh, wow! This is a piece of pinwheel art for sure!!!

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  4. Leigh PennerFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Oh, wow, a grouping of pinwheels looks great, Jacquie! Very pretty!

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  5. craftmatesFebruary 20, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    What a fun card! Love the colours too!-Irma

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  6. victoria hFebruary 20, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    Your pinwheels make pretty flowers. Simply chartreuse is my favourite green (smile).

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  7. SandeeNCFebruary 20, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Who doesn't like a good play with pin wheels? I bet they were fun to make! Thanks so much for visiting my blog today, waving hi from the hills of North Carolina ♥

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  8. Gloria StengelFebruary 20, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Ok, the pinwheels are cool, but my fav part is how you did the sentiment! I love that you wrapped it with twine and added a button! Pretty colors!

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  9. Karen TFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    Jacquie very creative!

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  10. Nancy Penir February 21, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    Too sweet for words! Makes me want to be outside putting a real bouquet together!

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  11. Marlou McAleesFebruary 21, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    this is absolutely beautiful!!! love it :)

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  12. JoyceFebruary 21, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Oh, I think your bouquet of pinwheels is just darling.

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  13. Joni AndayaFebruary 22, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    I like this your bouquet of pinwheels are just lovely :) love it!

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