But I do have a cute little project that can help to beat the heat...at least a little.
This cute little hand fan was made using two different myscrapchick patterns...the tree from the Monkey Business-Boys Only and our little logo chick. The base for the fan was cut out of chipboard to give it a little bit more stability than just cardstock. I covered it with patterned paper and added my cute paper piecings. The handle is also chipboard covered with paper, although you could use a craft stick...I just couldn't find my stash of those!
This next project is oh so cute...well, at least I think so! It's perfect for our upcoming July 4th holiday!
I washed four vegetable cans and covered them with cute red, white and blue patterned papers. I made a base from chipboard, which I also covered with patterned paper. Adhere the cans to the chipboard, leaving a gap between the two front and the two back cans so you can slip your napkins inside. I made a piecing using the Santa on Skates pattern from myscrapchick. I just modified him a bit to look more like Uncle Sam! I love the challenge of coming up with ways to the use patterns for more than their intended purpose! I adhered him to the front and all that's left to do is add your napkins and silverware! I used the fourth can in this picture as a flower vase, but it would be cute with little American flags too! Easy peasy!!
I hope you'll stop by www.myscrapchick.com and check out the darling paper piecing patterns! Sign up for the newsletter and receive a freebie every Friday!!!
Y'all stay cool! Hugs!! ~ Cindy
P.S.!! I received two awards from two lovely ladies too! I don't know how to add the cute little button to my blog (I'm woefully technologically deficient), but I wanted to thank them both so much for thinking of me!! I hope you'll visit their blogs as well. http://www.syrenasplace.com/ (my friend and sister scrap chick Syrena!) and http://creationsbyloubyloo.blogspot.com/ (Wendy who makes the cutest cards!) Thanks again ladies!
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