Robin's Nest blog hop DAISIES

Good morning and welcome to the Robin's Nest blog hop ALL ABOUT DAISIES.  If you came from Juraci you are in the right place.  If you stumbled upon my post today, you should start at the beginning with Robin.

Today's hop is all about daisies and I just wasn't sure what I could bring to the table for this one.  Not that I don't like daisies, I just didn't know what I wanted to make...A scrapbook layout? - I didn't have any pictures to go with the daisy theme.  a card? - I haven't made a card in sooo long (so I could use up some scraps?).  Instead I opted for this super easy project.  I started with this fabulous Shocking Pink Glitter Sorbet paper.  I just love all the glimmer in this paper.  Did you know they hand glitter all their paper?
                             

I cut 3 strips of the paper at 1 by 12 inches and used my 

Martha Stewart scoring board and scored 1/2 sections

and then I flipped the paper over and scored at 1/4 inch.  

This makes folding accordian style so much simpler. 

Then I hotglued the sections together to make those famous medallions.  

I have made a lot of these and really enjoy the look, 

but I wanted to put a spin on these. 

I then punched out a starburst out of the Kiwi Glitter Sorbet.  

This is such yummy paper.  I really cannot get over how sparkly it is.

and hot glued it to the center to keep the medallion together.

but here is my twist.  CUT it apart.  

Just cut all the peaks just to the starburst.  

This kinda gives it more depth and makes it a bit fuller. 

Sounds weird, but it's true and I think it represents a daisy like look.

Then I hotglued stems to the back of the medallions from my stash 

I added some 3d crystal lacquer and of course... 

tiny dew drops.

And here is my trio of Live, Love, Laugh 

I love how these turned out and I hope you enjoyed a 

"new" spin on an old craft. 

Now for some blog candy...Each Blog will give a prize package "Daisey Package" value at $15 will include Tear drop, paper, and embellishments. 1 Grand Prize will get $25 toward the on-line store, winner will be picked by Rachel on the Robin Nest Blog. Winner will be posted the Sunday April 21st on Robin's Nest blog. Please make sure to become a follower and leave a comment to win the blog candy...

Now head on over to Michelle

Here is a complete list of all the blogs involved in this hop.

As always, have a great day and God Bless.

Lasting Memories #45 "Create an Album with a Summer Theme"

Good morning,

Welcome to another Lasting Memories challenge.  This is a doozie.  We were to create an album with a Summer Theme.  What's more summery than flowers right?  Well, this is what I did:

I cut two pieces of chipboard 7 x 7 inches.  Then I glued my pattern paper (from Michaels) to the front of the cover and piece of plain cardstock to the inside of my cover.

I should have done this "after" I created the spine...oops, next time.

Then I glued the pattern paper to the backside of the cover and layed a piece of ribbon to the inside middle and covered it with another piece of plain cardstock to create the closure for the album.

 

Depending on how many pages you want for your book accordion fold a strip of paper per sheet.  In my case I have 9 sheets cut at 6 x 6 inches.  Then I glued the pages into the valleys of the accordion fold.  Next glue your spine inside each cover and it's finished.

VERY easy, peasy.  I did not embellish the outside of my album yet because I am waiting for that special reason to give this away.

I hope I've inspired you to create an album and make it yours.  Be sure to head on over to Lasting Memories and link up your album.  Remember, it can be any type of an album, as long as you "MADE" it.