Sunday, February 28, 2010

Dreaming of Paris


I'm really enjoying my altered projects these days because it stretches my creativity. I so loved GCD Studios at CHA and was so thrilled to find a pack of their Paris Nights paper at my local M's. My BFF is a mom and rarely finds moments to herself. She is well traveled but by far her favorite destination is Paris so I thought a door hanger she could could use to "get away" would be appreciated. I used a papier mache heart I'd found at my LSS and covered it with the collage paper from the Paris Nights pack. This pack also comes with fabulous frames and a set of alphabet glitter stickers that I used, along with a tag cut with my Cricut with computer generation to complete the sentiment. The Eiffel Tower is from the Cricut Destinations cartridge with more yummy paper from GCD and I embossed with my Cuttlebug Swiss Dots on the shadow and Textile Texture on the regular cut for interest.

Embelllishing was really fun! I inked a bit and I used tulle, Primas, adhesive gems and pretty pleated organdy ribbon for trim. What do you think? Tres chic?
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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    Tres Chic... YES!!! The colors are gorgeous Donna and the beautiful ribbons really steps it all up a notch. I have that g.c.d. paper pack and forgot all about it. What else is new?

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  2. Lil DaffodilFebruary 28, 2010 at 1:10 PM

    Hi Mon Ami,
    This is fabulous. A really natty project - it's fantastic.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  3. Jodie from OzFebruary 28, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    Donna, wow this is stunning, fabulous project. I love everything about it. Hugs Jodie from Oz

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  4. ~JulieH~February 28, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    Oh Donna this is stunning and what a lovely gift for your friend to treasure! I've been to Paris and it is beautiful and would love to return there one day! Wonderful work!!
    Hugs
    Juliexxx

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  5. JoannaFebruary 28, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    Wow this is awesome...your friend will love it!

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  6. Sandy from UkiahFebruary 28, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    Oh yes, very tres chic... I love it. I wish I has a speck of your creativity...

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  7. flowerdiscoFebruary 28, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    Donna, what delicious project. I kept wondering what was around the heart until I kept reading. Beautiful touch. hugs!

    I would love to be able to go to Paris.

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  8. Jeannie PhillipsFebruary 28, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    Oh just beautiful, as always... Donna you are just so awe inspiring... when I grow up I am going to make things as pretty as you do!
    hugs
    Jeannie

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  9. Kaye's Crafty PlaceFebruary 28, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    Definately Tres Chic.....Magnific!!
    Your friend will treasure this, The colours are gorgeous, I am lost for words.

    Thanks for letting me know about the link on my post DUH!!! How stupid am I!!!!! Can't believe I forgot to link it.

    hugs
    Kaye x

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  10. Terry@ a quilting blogFebruary 28, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    Just beautiful Donna!! Love all those special touches you added..your friend is going to love it!!!

    Hugs,
    Terry

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  11. Sandy from UkiahFebruary 28, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    I left a little something on my blog for you...

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  12. Creative MommaFebruary 28, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    What a beautiful project...I have never been to Paris so I am dreaming of going LOL...this is awesome your BFF is sure to love this...the details are wonderful :)
    hugs
    Marina

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    Ooh la la, just gorgeous Donna! And perfect for a busy mom who needs a little peace now and then!

    (-: Heidi

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  14. KellyMarch 1, 2010 at 3:42 AM

    Oh my...Tres Chic indeed! Your friend is going to love this!

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  15. AnonymousMarch 1, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    Really original. Love it. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  16. AnonymousMarch 1, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    LOL! Where the heck have I been! LOL!
    This is so very creative and a neat gift to give! Your GF will love it!
    I adore the colors of this and the all the added texture by the embossing and ribbon!

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  17. "Um Buggin"March 2, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    Awesome Donna! Love all the different effects here. I'm sure you BFF is going to love this, and I am dreaming of someday going to Paris. You noticed I said dreaming, lol. Love that paper, now I think I should have got a pack too.
    hugz, xx

    ~L~

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Thanks for making my day!