Pinwheels

I was looking through the new posts today and I was totally inspired by the Pinwheel card at BugBites. I had to give it a try.

I then decided to make another one BUT THIS ONE SPINS.......

So COOL...(I know it's hard to tell in pictures....if you look at the pink squares, you can see they are in different positions).

Finished Cards: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials for Both Cards:
Cardstock: White and Scraps of Patterned Paper
StazOn Jet Black Ink
Button
Mounting Tape

Additional Materials for First Card:
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Encouraging Thoughts "Smile!"
Homemade "Bakers Twine" with Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread and Spectrum Noir Markers

Additional Materials for Second Card:
Martha Stewart Punch All Over the Page Scallop Square
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Happy Days "Happy Birthday!"
Two Small Washers
Small Eyelet
Brad
Ribbon

To see a tutorial on how to make a basic pinwheel card and the dimensions, Click Here (OWH Stars and Stripes). For the second card, I had to adjust the size of the larger squares to 3 1/4", since the scallop squares cut larger than the original ones by 1/4" each.

In order to allow it to spin, I put an eyelet in the center of the pinwheel. Next, I placed one washer on a brad, pushed the brad through the eyelet, placed the other washer on, then bent the ends of the brad to secure (make sure it's not too tight, or it won't spin). I single mounted the pinwheel on the card (only where the brad attaches). Finally, I glued the button to the top of the brad to finish it off.

The "stick" on the first card is a scrap of card stock that is single mounted like the pinwheel. The "stick" on the second card is ribbon. I threaded the "Twine" through the button and tied a bow on the first card.

Hopefully, this wasn't too confusing. LOL. It's really a very simple card that is fun and fast to make AND the possibilities are endless with ALL the scraps of papers that we all have. I hope I inspired you to try this as much as BugBites inspired me!

I'm going to enter the second card into the Celebrate the Occasion challenge (Birthday Card with Ribbon).

imagine what you could do.....

Birthday Cupcake

Die Cuttin' Diva's has a sketch challenge that reminds me of a patchwork quilt. I made a birthday card.

Finished Card: 4 3/4" x 4 3/4"

Materials:
Cardstock: Blue, Purple and Three Different Patterned Papers
Martha Stewart Punch All Over The Page Punch Scallop Square
Inkadinkado Clear Stamps Birthday Cupcake (Large)
StazOn Jet Black Ink
Sugarloaf Whispers Strokes Markers
Nicole Ultra Fine Premium Glitter, Extra Fine Multi Diamond Dust
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Ticket Talk "Happy Birthday!"
Homemade "Bakers Twine" with Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread and Spectrum Noir Markers
Queen and Co Pearls, Lavender 6 Small
Mounting Tape

I glittered the top of the cupcake (although I think it is hard to see in the photo). I also double mounted it. The birthday sign is single mounted. It was a fun challenge and pretty easy to put together. Just image what other designs you could put on there...butterflies, flowers, and well, just about anything. The possibilities are endless.

I have to get cleaning...ugh...for tomorrow. Have a great rest of the day. Take a little time to craft...I may sneak away later...shhh, don't tell anyone (lol).

Thanks for stopping by.

imagine what you could do...