Divine Design-August

(Edited to add piercing template below) . . . Philippians 4:13 -- My Divine Design project this month.  If you've missed the others over the past several months, you can click on "Divine Design" at the bottom of this post or in the Category list over in my right sidebar.

You can read all about this challenge over on SplitcoastStampers.com here -- anyone is welcome to play along.  In last month's post, I showed you my intent for these pages -- to make matching 6-inch scrapbook pages of my daughters and give the full album to my Mom at the end of the year . . . I think she'll like that!

This scripture is from the set I've been primarily using for this challenge, Papertrey Ink's Everyday Blessings.  It is stamped with Adirondack Pitch Black onto these yummy Bohemia papers by My Mind's Eye that my friend, Eli, sent me -- I'm not certain if the pattern is still available.

The flourish around the verse is Karen Lockhart's Vine Millinery Embellishment, stamped in Adirondack Cloudy Blue, then clear Copic Spica glitter pen outlines it.  The verse was cut with Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Circles and matted with Classic Scalloped Circle dies.  I pierced holes around the outer edge of the circle.

The background square is 5.25" with 1-inch half circles adhered to the back, creating the scalloped edge and making the overall size 6".  Another Millinery Embellishment was stamped on coordinating green paper and placed in the upper left corner.  The holes of the design were pierced and this piece was also outlined with clear glitter pen.

That yummy fuzzy dot ribbon is by May Arts that my sweet friend, Cindy, sent me from her StarLitStudio store ... it's available in all different colors!

Edited: I meant to take a photo of the piercing template I used but totally forgot.  Of course, some of you had questions about this (and that's great!).  I first showed these templates back in May on my blog here.  It is a round plastic needlepoint craft canvas I first learned about from my friend, Jody.  Here's how to use it:

Just lay it over the paper you want pierced and select which row fits your project best.  Because the holes in the canvas are larger than your piercing tool (or you can just use a thumb tack/push pin), choose a spot within the hole to stay consistent from one to the next.  For instance, the lower left corner of the hole.

You can usually find these canvases in just about any crafting store (or probably WalMart), in the yarn/knitting/needlepoint/cross-stitch kit aisle.  The one I used here is 3" across and came in a package of 10 for $1.17 at Hobby Lobby.  They are available in different shapes and sizes.  You can even purchase large sheets of it and cut it to whatever shape you need!  Or Gina K Designs is offering a Piercing Template-3 pack of a circle, star & square for $1.49. 

I hope that helps!

Comments

[Pat S.]

1.

Oh...this is so pretty...I just love these colors together! Those circles around the edge really add to the design...I like everything about this one...lovely!

[kathleen]

2.

Sharon, I love this layout! I'm definitely doing this layout...and, of course, I love the verse. I need to put this on my calendar. I think of it every month on the 8th!!!! Thanks for the inspiration---creatively and scripturally, too!

[CherylQuilts at SCS]

3.

I saw this on SCS, and I love it! It is beautiful! The colors are wonderful!

[Jennifer Scull]

4.

the first thing to catch my eye, after the verse of course!, was that yummylicious ribbon! oh my gosh, gotta run take a look at that! :) reminds me of some outfits my mom used to make for me when I was growing up back in the 60's and 70's. yep, I just dated myself!! ;)

wonderful as always!
Jennifer

[Rhonda K.]

5.

Great card, I love the DP and that ribbon it just too cute! These are great creations, thanks for sharing them. I think you Mom will love her book!

[Nancy]

6.

Sharon, you've done it yet again - a fabulous layout! I do have one question though... do you have templates for piercing the holes? I love to pierce holes but I only have SU's square template to keep the holes straight. Do you know of any round and/or swirly templates for paper piercing?

TIA! And of course I'll be back to see what other fun, new creative things you come up with.

~ Nancy

[Lori Craig]

7.

So, so pretty...love all the piercing and that scrumpty ribbon! Hope your day is just sparkling! :)

[Nancy]

8.

Sharon,
Thanks for updating your blog to include the paper piecing template. What a clever idea!

Thanks again!
Nancy

[jules p]

9.

Sharon..this is my FAVORITE Bible verse. And this card is so beautiful.

[Conniecrafter]

10.

I love that verse and the idea of piercing around the flourish, I have bought some of these for piercing but keep forgetting to use them!

[Becky]

11.

This is truly beautiful! I love your choice of papers!

[lilian]

12.

this is gorgeous! and the fuzzy ribbon will adds an extra "pop". :)

i also wanted to comment on your blog banner... it is soooo beautiful i was staring at it for ever admiring it!

[Rose Ann]

13.

This is beautiful, Sharon! I love that patterned paper, and your special ribbon from Cindy! Your piercing around the circle looks perfect!!

[barb schram]

14.

One of my favorite verses, Sharon And what a great idea for your Mom. Sure to be a treasure for her!

[Lori]

15.

Oh wow - I had not seen your original (nor Jody's) post on using these round templates! WOW, SERIOUSLY, WOW - I'm now looking at most items in stores totally different! You just never know what's going to work well in our craft world, do you?! THANK YOU for sharing!!!