Saturday, August 27, 2011

Fall Blog Hop!


Hello!  Welcome to the Fall Blog Hop!  You should have come from our host, Kristen at Fantabulously Pink.  If not, click on her name to go back and see her post!  She has blog candy!  :)

I was excited to create something for fall.  I love this time of year when you can pull out sweaters and get all cozy.  It was 80 degrees here yesterday though so definitely no sweaters yet!  It's coming!!!

I decided to create a piece of home decor.  Once I got this idea in my head, I couldn't change it to anything else.  Here it is:

This creation is made entirely from ONE cut on the Jubilee Cricut cartridge.  Isn't that amazing?  Not even the shift key, just literally one cut!  I did a fit to page cut first to see how big the tree could be on a 12x12 piece of paper.  All of the trees and layers are cut at 6.25".   First I cut all of the pieces I would need in various colors.  I used my Gypsy "hide contour" button to hide all the extra pieces that I didn't need when cutting a certain color.  This is the #1 feature of the Gypsy in my opinion! :)

Then I took to the pieces and started inking.  I am not a person who inks on every single project but I knew there would be no background for this particular piece; I wanted the cuts themselves to be the stars.  I inked every single piece I cut, using mostly greens and browns.  Here they are side by side (Left - before inking, Right - after inking):


A few close ups:


I did use gold on the fall leaves to ink.  I think it adds warmth to the fall cuts. 

Finally, you have to imagine a little bit with me here.  I did have this frame with mat at home that ended up working for this project.  I went to every craft store we have in my area this week looking for a four opening frame.  Do you know how hard that is to find??? I just want a nice wood grain frame that has four openings in it.  Nope.  There are tons of 3s and a few 5s but I did not find one single frame with four openings.  I'm going to keep looking though and hopefully I will find what I am really looking for...

If I had a four opening frame, the yellow background would look better I think, than the way it is now.  But this is what I have and it's hanging on my wall until I find the ultimate frame!  :)


I think you could keep this same project and change the highlighted section for whichever season of the year we are in, if you would like to.  That might be fun to do!

Well anyway... I hope you enjoyed my fall project and that you take the time to visit the other wonderful ladies in this hop.  Next, you should head to Roberta's blog, TXScrapperMom.  Love her creations!

Before you go, be sure to leave me a comment and I will pick a winner on Monday, 8/29, for this Hero Arts circle stamp set!   Make sure you leave your email or MB name so that I can contact you if you win!  



Here is the full line up of the hop in case you get lost!

1) Kristen http://fantabulouslypink.blogspot.com/
2) Michele www.michelegreen.com  <-- You are HERE
3) Roberta http://www.txscrappermom.blogspot.com/  <-- Go HERE next!
4) Mary http://www.marebearscraps.blogspot.com/
5) Renee http://icameisawicreated.blogspot.com/
6) Carolyn http://cccscraproom.blogspot.com/
7) Gamma http://gammascreativecorner.blogspot.com/
8) Colleen http://www.scrappycol.blogspot.com
9) DoodleDiva www.doodledivadesigns.com
10) Kimbe http://kimberliscreations.blogspot.com/
11) Lisa http://addictedtothecricut.blogspot.com
12) Gonecampn http://www.scrapcavecreations.com/
13) Momto2cuties http://www.inlovewithpaper.blogspot.com/
14) Scrapalette http://scrapalette.blogspot.com/
15) Paper Memories http://papermemories4u.blogspot.com/ 
16)Darcy http://dlmbscrapping-time2create.blogspot.com/
17)Lavendergal http://ibecircled.blogspot.com
19) HappyScrapper64 http://happyscrapper64.blogspot.com/
20) Madylyn http://inspiredbycolor.blogspot.com/
21)Nancy http://lanancyworkshop.blogspot.com/
22)Debbie http://bugginattheseams.blogspot.com/
23)Tracy http://www.scrappininthewoods.blogspot.com/
24)Sharon http://designsbysharon.blogspot.com/

Thanks for hopping along with us!  I am sure you will enjoy the hop! 

73 comments:

  1. Very interesting decor, I really like the representation of all the seasons. Now I am ready to put on a snugly sweater and enjoy some fresh crisp fall air!

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  2. What a fun piece of art. I like the idea about highlighting the season! It's been great hopping with you!

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  3. A piece of art for all seasons! Great idea! Thanks for the instructions!
    Carolyn
    http://cccscraproom.blogspot.com

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  4. What a wonderful project Michele! Definitely something you can leave up year round. The ink really does make a difference.

    http://happyscrapper64.blogspot.com/

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  5. That is such a clever idea. It turned out great. Skydolphin on mb.

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  6. What a great idea! You did a fantastic job!

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  7. Great Idea! love it!I am a follower of your blog,joydee1963 at yahoo dot com

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  8. I love your seasons artwork! Wonderful!

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  9. What a neat project, such a fun idea!

    Kimberli
    kimbean20 at gmail dot com
    http://kimberliscreations.blogspot.com/

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  10. Nice Project Michele!!! Totally Great Idea!! TFS!! Thanks for being part of a very fun hop!!!

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    Rexann♥

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  11. I love things that are four seasons!! I also like to cross stitch and love anything with the different scenes so I absolutely love your concept for this project! Good luck finding your frame!
    Tracy
    jtg0398(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

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  12. What an awesome idea! I love trees! I would totally rock this on my walls!

    my-o-scrappin.blogspot.com
    smmyiow@gmail.com

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  13. Your four seasons wall decor is SO delightful! What a creative idea! Thanks so much for sharing with us!

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  14. Nice project! Reminds me of when we had to rake up the leaves in the fall when we were kids. We always managed to scatter them by playing in the piles!

    kkmaehrer@gmail.com

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  15. Definitely a project you can leave up year round. Thanks for sharing. It's great to be in the blog hop with you.

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  16. Wow!! I love this project!! Such a great idea!!

    javajen1 at hotmail dot com

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  17. That is such a great idea and decor piece. I think it looks fabulous on your wall. The inking really makes it pop!

    Phantom Rink Rat

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  18. Michele,
    I love the wall decor. I am so impressed that you created the entire project from just 1 cut!
    I think it looks fabulous with the frame it's in, but I hope you find your perfect frame for it!
    Colleen (gonescrappin)

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  19. Very cute wall decor.That looks like it took a lot of time.

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  20. Very clever project...TFS!

    mj (aka grannyemjay on the ccboard)

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  21. Very cute wall decor! TFS

    Dana

    Danascraftycorner.blogspot.com

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  22. I love your project. I've actually been thinking about doing something similar myself. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  23. Very nice!! What a great idea.

    brz352

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  24. What a fantastic idea! Thanks for the inspiration.

    Jan
    Jan.schmeckpeper at gmail dot com

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  25. This is a great wall hanging. Love the seasons and the great detail too. FYI, I have taken a pre pitred art wall hanging in the past..took the backing off and took out the art pics to use the framing and mat for what I needed. Yes, they are hard to find in fours. Good luck.
    Thanks for sharing
    sandrav9288 at yahoo dot com
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  26. Cute project with the seasons! Like the idea!
    M'Liss
    trepanierm@comcast.net

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  27. Great idea!! I like the yellow background!TFS laysig@telus.net

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  28. Great idea! Love the idea of showing all 4 seasons - still can't believe it's only 1 single cut. :) Thanks for sharing!

    Jess (aka Sparksgal)
    ncscrapper77(at)gmail(dot)com

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  29. Love the changing seasons.
    Diane
    dkdifani@ gmail.com

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  30. Nice project! Love the seasons theme

    Hope aka HopeW

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  31. Love how you represented the changing of the seasons.
    Priscilla
    swiagal@iowatelecom.net

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  32. Love your home decor project, thanks for the chance to win.

    sjox44@insightbb.com

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  33. Wow. This is really clever. Your pictures of the project were great. Mine never tend to show up my projects like your. Good job.

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  34. Im having a hard time posting in google but I became a follower and love your project. Thanks for the giveaway. Lisa Cricut board name is littlebit

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  35. Left a recent comment, but forgot to leave my email.

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  36. You did such a good job on this, love the idea of a project that can be left up all year.
    -Californiarose

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  37. Such a clever idea! It turned out great, I love the idea of highlighting the season you're in. It's amazing what a difference the inking makes. Beautiful job!

    Dixie
    www.dreiter.blogspot.com
    embellibuttons at gmail dot com

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  38. Love your project. And fall is so the best time of year!

    Crafty hugs,
    craftandchatcafe@gmail.com

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  39. Super Cute Project!

    chatterscene.com at gmail.com

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  40. I want to make something like this with Serenade.
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  41. I love this concept. I have had a similar one in mind, and I know the type of frame you are talking about, but they are always not around when you are the one looking for them, lol. Thanks for sharing.
    kidshomelove at yahoo dot com

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  42. Such a great project! Love the changing of the seasoms! Thanks for sharing!
    gayle_shrader at yahoo dot com

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  43. Oh wow that is one awesome project. I really need to try that. TFS.

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  44. I visited China a few years back, and 4 seasons pictures seemed to be very popular there. This reminded me of that! Thanks for sharing!

    bborre at hotmail dot com

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  45. That turned out just lovely! You have so much patience to ink each and every one of those leaves!
    katdriggers at msn dot com
    http://www.kathleendriggers.com

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  46. awesome! if you still can't find the frame you want, what about just making wood-grained-type borders/mat or the same color-ish as the frame to seperate the scenes? just a thought, although i certainly love it the way it is. lisa (charligirl88@yahoo.com)

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  47. What a beautiful project, great representation of the seasons.

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  48. That turned out just lovely..Love the four seasons
    http://buzzybeedesigns.blogspot.com
    Rebecca Minor
    buzzybeedesigns(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

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  49. What a beautiful project! I love the trees in the different seasons and I think your frame looks awesome! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win! lindagk23ataoldotcom

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  50. Michele -- I am crazy about this decor art. It is wonderful and highlighting the season is a spectacular idea!!
    Thanks for sharing the wonderful use of shading and the gold for fall leaves!
    See you in MN and we can look for frames at the MOA!

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  51. How fantastic! Such a great idea!! I might try to do something like this for my classroom.

    vlbrown at mail dot roanoke dot edu

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  52. very neat project. tfs.
    littlen44 at gmail dot com

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  53. Great project-I love the yellow (my fav color)Thanks Pattyk---millierose651@aol.com

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  54. I just love this! What a great idea!!
    Marie
    Craftelicious.blogspot.com

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  55. I have been thinking about a 4 Season project and I love this.

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  56. Very clever
    atenciomarilyn@gmail.com

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  57. How awesome that you were able to create a piece of art! I think it looks good in the current frame:-) TFS...
    jejaeb(at)cfl(dot)rr(dot)com

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  58. Wow!! Adorable project! I can't believe how the ink makes it pop!! Did you try Walmart? I have seen four section frames there. I love your project! TFS!

    jvilla95ar at gmail.com

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  59. Great project! The inking really makes a big difference-nice touch! Good luck finding that perfect frame :-)

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  60. Great Project! Stampin' Meg ON the CCMB

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  61. What a great project! I've been wanting to do something like this for years and just haven't...now you've inspired me and I might just have to make the time to do it once and for all!!!

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  62. Cute project! I think I might do something like this on a long skinny throw pillow!

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  63. Home decor projects are my thing for Fall and Winter. This one is adorable. I do not have that cartridge, but may borrow it if one of my buddies has it. TFS

    pennyspad at sbcglobal dot net

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  64. Love the idea of a fall wall decor piece ! Thanks for sharing such a great idea
    doneal16@att.net

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  65. Great home decor project you did an amzing job. hank for sharing and the chance at some blog candy.

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  66. What a GREAT piece of art.
    im new follower
    princesshilda2012@yahoo.com

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  67. I love Blog Hops! You did a fantastic job!
    I love your blog!!!!!! You are very creative!
    LeAnn

    ll.hammond@hotmail.com

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  68. I can see this hanging in my classroom! BEAUTIFUL!! Thanks ofr sharing!

    Sonya sc@cablelan.net

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  69. Thank You for being a part of the hop. Your project is wonderful. Kristen

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  70. Love the different looks of the same cut. Thanks for sharing.
    BobbisTreasure at aol dot com

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  71. I love the idea of using the same image for four looks!!! Great job Michelle!! Thanks for sharing. I like the texture paper you used!

    saetterman at aol dot com

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  72. Love the tree in 4 season! On to hop the blog!

    leannelundquist@yahoo.com

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