Hopefully you got here from Kezzy's blog, but if you didn't, here's the start at the Creative Expressions News Blog http://blog.creative-expressions.uk.com/2014/06/creative-expressions-june-2014-blog-hop.html
The four new large Frame Stamps from Creative Expressions have been designed with co-ordinating mini frames inside, which can be used separately or as a whole and also swapped with the other frame designs in the range.
There are also an additional four mini frame designs, plus sentiment sets which have been designed to fit inside the various frames.
One randomly selected person commenting on this blog post before the closing date will won a fabulous prize of some of the new stamp designs.
Anyway, onto a project using these fab new stamps and it's back to the beer mats for me!
Cover 3 beer mats with patterned paper. Paint around the edges with Black Soot Distress Paint.
Stamp and heat emboss 2 of the large square frame stamps and 1 small one onto Coconut White Card.
Paint the leaves with Shabby Shutters and Peeled Paint Distress Inks. Paint the flowers with Dusty Concord and Broken China Inks. The butterflies are painted with Dried Marigold as are the centres of the flowers.
Cut out the 2 larger frames leaving a small white border. Glue onto the beer mats.
Stamp and heat emboss the "Thank You" sentiment in the centre of the small square.
Matt and layer onto black card. Glue onto the last beer mat.
Punch holes and thread string through to hang.
Die cut butterflies from Les Papillons 2 Spellbinder Dies using the same patterned papers as before. Shape the wings and glue into place. Add 3mm white pearls to the bodies of the butterflies.
Die cut flowers and leaves using Spellbinders Finishing Touches Faux Quilled Blooms. Glue into place and add 8mm pearls to the flower centres.
And there's the finished project!
Just to add, here is a photo of the prize!
Thank you for visiting my blog, please leave a comment below in order to be in with a chance of winning a prize!
To help you along the way, here is a list for the blog hop:-
1. Julia Watts
http://inkyfingerzone.blogspot.com/2014/06/creative-expressions-blog-hop.html
2. Kim Robertson
http://inkykimcraft.blogspot.com/2014/06/creative-expressions-june-2014-blog-hop.html
3.Tracey Laughton http://creativetracey.blogspot.com/2014/06/creative-expressions-june-2014-blog-hop.html
4. Donna Ratcliff
http://donnaslittlecraftycorner.blogspot.com/2014/06/creative-expression-blog-hop.html
5. Neil Burley
http://perfectly4med.co.uk/2014/06/12/ce-june-2014-blog-hop/
6. Tracy Heaton
http://ahintofmagnolia.blogspot.com/2014/06/blog-hop-time.html
7. Kerry Hickton
http://kezzyscraftyjourney.blogspot.com/2014/06/creative-expressions-june-2014-blog-hop.html
8. Pam Smith (http://smiffyscards.blogspot.com) You are here!
Start page, prize details and how to take part: (Creative Expressions News Blog). http://
The blog hop started on Thursday 12th June and ends Tuesday 17th June at 5pm
Thank you for taking part in our blog hop - good luck!
97 comments:
Hello glue tamer, I just love what you have done with beer mats, it is a brill idea, and will keep my eyes open for some, however I digress
I really like the wall/door hanger and the mats are the perfect size to hold the stamped paper and turn them from a piece of paper that has a been stamped to a display piece.
X Ros Hodgkins
Absolutely gorgeous!! Hugs Sylvie xxx
Love,love the colors you use. Blue happens to be my favorite color. Thanks for sharing.
Lovely work and nice colours!
Maria
You would never think these started of as beer mats Lovely colours I think I will have to get all these stamps ?
Ginny x
what a brilliant idea, they look stunning, I will have to give this a go
Hugs Michelle xxxx
Well Pam,you may be the last on the blog but it was worth the wait.what a great idea and so simple to do.It shows us that we can use these stamps for many ,many things.Thank you for sharing.x
brilliant and so very clever - love it xx
Didn't expect the result when started reading.What a great project and a great and unexpected use of beer mats.
Hi, wonder why i've never visited your blog before? That will have to be rectified! Love what you've done with beer mats of all things! Very clever and I love the end result. Sarah
Hello
I haven't been to your blog before this it absolutely gorgeous
Hugs
Carol x
Loving your Title
And also loving the end product, beautiful just beautiful
I love beer mat projects. I think my local are wondering where they all go!!.
Lovely lovely project. Thanks for sharing.....xx
Love beer mats, whoever would have thought. Hmm, must get my hands on some!
Really love what you have done with the beer mats,going to have to be on the hunt for them now. New game for the grand kids...how many beer mats can you find...lol.. Anyway, love what you have done and nice to see the stamps uses in a different way.
Love what you have created with a few beer mats! I really am falling in love with those stamps, think they will be on my must have list! xxx
I love this idea for the beer mats,It always pays to look around other peoples blogs for insporation. I love all this inky thing its fun.
Love Carol x
Would never believe these started as beer mats, just beautiful, brilliant idea
Love what you have done with the beer mats, the stamps are super
Best wishes, Pat
Love the beer mat project. This really is gorgeous and I would never have thought of using beer mats for a project. Thanks for the chance of winning a prize.
Yet again another different use for the stamps.Love the wall hanging.
Fantastic idea and beautiful project. Thank you
I LOVE UP CYCLING. I USE COKE CANS, TOILET ROLLS, CORN FLAKE BOXES, ANYTHING.
WHO WOULD KNOW THEY ARE BEER MATS.
BRILL JOB
This is a perfect present for someone special. Love the idea. Thanks.
What a great idea for beer mats.
Hi Pam,
This is fabulous, what a good way to use Beer mats, would never have thought of that lol!
Love & Hugs
Jacquie J xxx
http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/
OMG Beer mats! What a clever idea Guess what I'll be looking for when I'm next at the pub Being new at this game what did you use to "puncture" the mats so cleanly?
Hi ,
Firstly can I say I love the title of your Blog! It made me smile! What a beautiful project and actually quite inexpensive and fairly simple. Thank you for sharing such a brilliant idea.
Love Myra
What a great use for beer mats! Well done you!
I've used a Crop-a-Dile to punch the holes but a single hole punch would work.
Many thanks for all the lovely comments.
I love this project, who would have thought beer mats could look so good. x
Hi Pam this is a brilliant project who could believe that beer mats could look so gorgeous. Have a great day. Hugs Jackie
This is a fabulous project - I so love the finished piece. Thank you for inspiring me to try something like it!
Fantastic hanging, would never know they started out as beer mats
Hi Pam what a great hanging, love the beer mats idea and the decorations you have done. It looks great and I love your blog name x
Another great project. It's amazing how different the stamps look when painted in different colours x
Hi Pam,
Fantastic, from beer mat to elegant piece of home decor! The colours are stunning,
Am bookmarking your blog and all the blogs on the hop for a look in depth later :-)
Crafty hugs,
T x
What a good idea! Love the results.
Absolutely beautiful AGAIN. The stamps are so versatile, I'm astounded by all the different ways they can be used.
Stunning project.
Hus, Rose
Fabulous work Pam and so very creative. great blog hop
x catherine
Fabulous wall hanger Pam. I love the colours you have used and who would have thought it started life as 3 beer mats? Pat x
Beer mats brilliant idea love it and the finished product is beautiful. Thank you for sharing love June xx
Brilliant idea, love your project
Brilliant idea, love your project
Oh what a good idea -perfect for Christmas gifts too. Thanksfor the great idea.
Janet in Kent
What a great way of recycling! Very pretty.x
Wow, these are different and unusual and I love the colours..
Oh WOW. Simply stunning!
Adding to my bookmark list for more inspiration - thank you.
Sheila x
What a fabulous idea, I have seen similar hangings in shops for a fair price. I really need to try this out x
fabulous, so clever in design and colours
OMG. What can i say??? This project is simply awesome. I love everything from the design to the colour xxx
Hello. This is a truly stunning project! Wow! They've saved the best until last lol! Inspiring! Thank you. Best wishes, Anne O
Great idea love the colour
Another brilliant idea. Must give this a try.
Hi Pam, brilliant idea. Love the colour combo you have used. I think I will give this a go for a birthday gift for my mum in law. Wonder if the pubs will notice their beer mats disappearing. Bx
Love the use of the frame stamps to make a wall hanging, this looks super! Must make a trip to the pub ( good excuse! )
Hi Pam - Well I have just reached the end of the blog hop. What wonderful ideas and inspiration. I would never have thought of beer mats, but what a lovely project. I shall certainly have to try the wall hanging. Thanks. Luv M
Wow, what a brilliant project. Just love it! Thank you
Marion B xx
Wow! What an amazing plaque. Thanks for the chance to win a gorgeous prize.
Hi Pam. What a beautiful wall hanging : ) I would never have guessed that they were beer mats, what a great idea! the stamps are so pretty, and versatile. Take care.
Just gorgeous! I gotta get some beermats : )
Lesley x
What a lovely piece of home decor. Love the colours.
Elaine x
Wow! What a great idea, would never have believed they started off as beer mats, love the stamps and the colours you have used and also the use of Sues lovely dies
Thanks for the inspiration
Hugs Julie x
NEED those Spellbinders dies....
But beermats - who knew?! They look fabulous and that is something I am definitely going to do!! Thank you - they look fabulous hanging in a little set of 3 - I can imagine a little mirror or something reflective behind the butterflies too! Maxine xx
Oh I say that is an awesome idea..... absolutely lovely for a unique gift or for home decor ...... you are just so talented this is gorgeous.
Hi Pam
Your wall hanging is just beautiful and I love the colours,
Great project and thanks for the inspiration.
Love Sheila x
Hi Pam,
Thanks for sharing your wonderful project using the new stamps, I saw you demoing at Ally Pally and thank goodness for this blog hop, so I can now follow your work. Great inspiration. Fern x
Those stams are gorgeous. I love what you have done with the beer mats, I had never thought of making a wall hanging. Beautiful project.
Kate x
A great use of bear mats, beautiful colours too.
Maria.x
What a fabulous idea! Love the colors you used also. I think I want to try one with a photo in the middle mat. Thanks for the inspiration!
What a great project! Thank you for sharing.
Very artistic.
Great ideas, lovely projects, the beer mats are inspirational, very clever!!!
Hi,
First time I have been on your blog, love what you have done with the beer mats. Fab. Thanks. Jan x
what beautiful projects, this has inspired me to get creative.
Great hanging! Love the idea of using beer mats, lol. Suz xx
Great idea, love the beer mat base thanks for sharing x
What a super idea, makes for a great project best wishes Jackie D
A beautiful hanging I love the colour choice and the design of it, it must have taken you awhile to create but its worth it as its stunning. And a gorgeous present for a friend. hugs Shirleyxxxxxx
Good afternoon Pam,
Having gone though all the blog hop now i love the different and varying ideas that run through all the different team members minds when creating. What a brilliant use of old coasters that have seen better days and for a really nice gift for someone,
Love and crafty hugs
Norah (Glenochil)
I love this project! What a great idea!!
love these ideas for beer mats. I have lots and now have inspiration to get started. Thank you.
Hi I just love the ways that you have used the stamps,great idea using the beer Mats.
Love the hanger ,it would also make a great gift.
Thanks for the inspiration .
Ita.
What a great way of up cycling beer mats! Gorgeous project piece xxx
it always amazes me what people come up with, love your beer mats, l always love your projects, the colours and attention to detail are so perfect,xx
Hi Pam
you're my final port of call on the blog hop and thanks for some super inspiration here on up-cycling things, you would never guess they were once beer mats. looks gorgeous as the colours really set it off.
Blue is one of my favourite colours.
Thanks for sharing.
First blog hop I have done - and won't be the last that's for sure. To end with such a great project made it all worthwhile - thank you for showing your lovely work. x
Awesome project! I love that you added butterflies to the centres of your gorgeous frames. I also love the flowers you added to the centre panel.
thanks pam for such a good day Saturday it wash lush hope to see you soon
Another great design Pam using something no-one else would think of. You have the most amazing ideas
Gail xx
Love what you've done with the beer mats - I did some altered ones recently for a swap and really enjoyed working with them - your hanging is great though and the frame stamps are just right for them :o)
What a brilliant idea for home decor! For gifts! for fun crafting! thank you so very very much for this how-to!
What a brilliant upcycle / recycle of beer mats.
I need to make these for Christmas presents. Thank you for the inspiration.
x
I have some freebie coasters (sent out in charity begging letters) which would be perfect for this - I knew I'd been saving them for *something*. Thanks so much for the great ideas.
what an ingenious way of using beer mats. stunning xx
That is stunning, and a lovely idea for gifts. Brill.
Wow what an effect from some beer mats. I'll remember to bring them home in future instead of shredding them:)) Love the colours .
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