Thursday, September 1, 2011

Prima and Tattered Angels Blog Hop

Hello friends!
Welcome to my blog for the Tattered Angels and Prima blog hop!


Tattered Angels and Prima are partnering again to share some fabulous ideas on how to incorporate their products into your projects...

I created a wreath that it is perfect for the upcoming holiday season and of course you can change the colors to fit your own color scheme to work with your home decor. This is really easy to do!

I colored Prima's Kraft packaging (from our Clear Paintables Collection) with Tattered Angels Apple Glimmer Mist. I love the dark olive tones with the soft pearl shine that it created. It's fun to experiment with various colors on neutral backgrounds to see the different results. All of the cones are glued onto a styrofoam wreath base.

I stamped the the word using large Alpha letters onto a cream paper strip and embossed with gold powder. The center paper is accordian folded paper strips from Prima's Fairy Flora Collection. You can build as many layers as you see fit to create the look you are going for!

If you would like to see how I made a similar version of this and for other wreath ideas, watch my video here: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/10944334



I clustered the flowers with sprigs of leaves and swirled crystals. The swirled crystals are colored with Glimmer Glam to add sparkle and customize the color I needed. I used Prima's Temple Leaves, Winter Branches, Roosevelt Flowers, Grande Dame Flowers and Glitter Sprays in Gold. It is fun to mix and match lush flowers with a variety of leaves and branches.


Here you can see a close up of the colored Kraft packaging and more crystal swirls that have been colored!
And at the end of the project, finish off the entire projects with light sprays of Wheatfields Glimmer Mist for an aged look!



This project was so fun to create! I hope it inspires you to create one of your own or maybe even as a gift for someone with a new home or for the holidays...

Head on over to the Prima blog for a chance to win a fabulous prize pack (photo of the prize is at the top!) filled with Prima and Tattered Angels goodies! All you have to do is comment, let them know who is super inspiring from our hop and you are entered to win!
http://prima.typepad.com/prima/2011/09/its-a-prima-tattered-angels-blog-hop.html#comments
Thanks for stopping by!
xoxo Cari
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56 comments:

  1. Lady_LibelluleSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    What a good idea!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Emily D.September 1, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Gorgeous... I love this project!!!

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  3. ElenaSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Ohh! It's beautiful. I love those colors. Now I see the video. Greetings from Spain
    http://lluviatrasloscristales.blogspot.com/

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  4. Anny90September 1, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Wow! That's a great project!

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  5. RomySeptember 1, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Wow, what a great idea and your paper wreath turned out amazing!

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  6. KeilaSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Cari I love your wreath, very very beautiful...

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  7. Sherry Dabrowski (beach_ski@hotmail.com)September 1, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    What a great wreath, I would love to try making one of those. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  8. KeilaSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Cari, I love your wreath idea. Gorgeous!

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  9. genagirlSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    That is too amazing! I can already see so many possible ways I can try this! My mom always wants a wreath on the door for holidays but they're so expensive we only have one. Now I can make my own and change them for different holidays! THANK YOU!!

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  10. Mel PlaceSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    2 beautiful,love how u mist the bling,tfs

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  11. Kirsten AliciaSeptember 1, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    WOW! That is a stunning piece. It is so, so beautiful.

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  12. mistySeptember 1, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    This is gorgeous! Great work!

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  13. Debbie L.September 1, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Great holiday project...love the flower groupings.

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  14. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Cari~ I love your door hanging so much!! You are so talented and inspire me so much along with all of the other team members. For without you guys I would not be pushed to my creative limits!!!! Thanks so much!!!
    Ramona

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  15. Stacie (craft-princess)September 1, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Such a pretty wreath! Love the design and all the embellishments!

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  16. EFISeptember 1, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Wooow!!! It is gorgeous!!!! Just love it!!!

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  17. Anne GroSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    OMG!! So beutiful!!

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  18. huntla1September 1, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Gorgeous Cari! I've been thinking a lot about you wondering how you faired with the weather from Irene. I know you are in upstate New York somewhere, but wasn't sure if your area was hit with flooding. Thanks for sharing your wreath it is really beautiful. I've never tried to make anything like this.

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  19. izunikaSeptember 1, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Winderful

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  20. ScrapfaireSeptember 1, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Oh my, I haven't seen any wreaths quite like this out there and WOW didn't know you could use glimmer glam to paint crystals! Woot! TFS!!

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  21. Krystal's LifeSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing! -Kris-

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  22. LinapysselSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Your wreth is stunning in everyway possible!! making one for Christmas forsure!!
    Hugs Lina

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  23. CharmaineSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Gorgeous wreath!!

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  24. Karin HallSeptember 1, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    It's beautiful ... I love it

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  25. ClassyDifySeptember 1, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Super cute wreath! Love the idea of using the packaging from other products.

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  26. Trudi HarrisonSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Oh be still my beating heart. CARI!! Oh my goodness your wreath is absolutely delightful and so, so beautiful

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  27. JackieSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    you are ridiculously talented. i love that wreat! wow - it's beautiful. Prima is unfair to make us pick one we like - lol (I love all prima).

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  28. Ms. LucieSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Cari--You are a genius! An artiste extraordinaire! I want to make this wreathe and give it as gifts this year! And hang one in my home!!!! Thanks so much for the inspiration.
    BTW-I LOVED your music!!! I didn't want to leave your site because I knew I'd have to stop listening to your songs! Who was the artist who sang the first song-that was my favorite!

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  29. Becky MooreSeptember 1, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    WOW! This is beautiful!

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  30. Jamie Dougherty (jaylynn)September 1, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Beautiful Cari !! YOu rock my friend!!

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  31. BethWSeptember 1, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Cari this is stunning!I am definitely checking out the video-I want to try making a Halloween wreath using this idea.

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  32. MargieSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    This is so, so pretty!

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  33. BarbaraSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Cari love this project you can just send it to me.LOL!!

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  34. Janine KSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Love the way you have coloured the packaging to create those olive scrolls.

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  35. Stacey YoungSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    What a beautiful, creative project Cari....love the rich colours too:):)

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  36. GillianSeptember 2, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    lovely project, just gorgeous

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  37. Kim FaucherSeptember 2, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Cari... another gorgeous photo! Loved seeing everyones ideas!!!

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  38. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    What a wonderful project I love the colors, Thank you for sharing it.

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  39. SugarSeptember 2, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    wow! truly incredible! how creative!!

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  40. Lyn BSeptember 2, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Oh Cari, your wreathe takes my breath away!!!!!

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  41. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    This is simply beautiful, and the details are amazing!

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  42. Maiko Kosugi (mai*)September 3, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Sush a Beautiful project Cari!
    Love yout works!!!

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  43. UnknownSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Awesome Cari. Just beautiful. I couldn't spare that much paper for one project and still sleep or I would so lift this for my door.

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  44. Lolô ArtesanatoSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Wowwww....Wonderful project!
    I love it
    xx
    Leila
    leilacassimira@gmail.com

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  45. mow180September 3, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    I think this idea will be lifted for my Christmas front door decoration this year - so pretty!

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  46. Peggy LeeSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Cari-this wreath took my breath away....fabulous and beautiful!!! thanks for sharing, always love chatting with you on Prima Ustreams!!!

    Peggy Lee

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  47. birdSeptember 4, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    It's beautiful. I love this project .

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  48. PeggySeptember 5, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Wonderful wreath.
    God bless,
    Peggy Allen

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  49. Anita BowndsSeptember 6, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    omg that is super awesome i totally love the colours,flowers and bling thanks for a awesome idea hugz Anita...xxx

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  50. Jona PanesaSeptember 7, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    ooh, I love this!!! so lovely!!!

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  51. PendraSeptember 8, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    What a gorgeous and creative project... I just love this! You have a really cute site and I'll be back to check you out more... love the Mary Jane's!

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  52. Lana BissonSeptember 8, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    This is so beautiful. I have seen these before but the way you put the crystals on gives it a more elegant feel. I want to make one now...
    lanascraps.blogspot.com

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  53. Wendy SchoonhovenSeptember 9, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Love what you did with the Glimmer mist and Prima products....Gorgeous wreath!

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  54. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Wow your work is amazing, thanks for the change to win you are so kind XO Amy

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  55. CarissaSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    love it!

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  56. bluucacaSeptember 14, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    As always super fab wreath love the color combo Cari.

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