Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Design DIVAS OBG Blog Hop for March


Hello Friends!

Welcome to the March edition of the Design DIVAS Oldies But Goodies Blog Hop! The Design DIVAS is a group of crafters who have gathered together on Facebook. We share our love of crafting as well as inspiration and support for each other.

The theme of our monthly blog hop is Oldies But Goodies. We are asked to use items in our stash that are more than six months old for the project. All of us can meet this criteria, right? I think I have some stuff that would qualify for six years old! Come on, confess...you have some, too! We can all understand the idea of keeping a piece of paper or a ribbon or an embellishment for just the right project can't we? Yep, I knew you would identify...lol!

If you have arrived here from Mary's blog, you are in the right place! Doesn't she have some amazing projects to share?!?! If you would like to start at the beginning of the hop, please visit Sue's blog. There is always a choice tidbit to take away from her blog!

For my project this month, I wanted to share a fun and easy version of a tissue box cover. The inspiration for this cover came from this video. I designed my cover for a dear friend who also happens to be my hair stylist. She has been so supportive of my craft work, I wanted to make a little something for her shop.

I started with some DCWV patterned cardstock. I'm sorry, but I have had the stack (or parts of it) for so long, I don't have the cover. I am thinking it is from the Spring stack. The bright butterflies seemed perfect for this busy shop. I also cut panels of white cardstock for the inside walls of the cover. I wanted to strengthen the sides as this was going to be in a heavy use area. I used an empty tissue box inside to support the cover as I punched the corners for the ribbon. I then threaded the ribbon through the holes ending at the top, where I added small bows. I used adhesive rhinestones and butterflies to embellish the sides of the cover. On the top I used decorative brads and more rhinestones. The lid sides are embellished with "glass stickers" of phrases and quotes about children. I added these as my friend and her husband just adopted three small children! My friend really enjoyed the bright colors and whimsical embellishments! She has since asked me to make another cover for her home. I'll share the photos of that one at a later date.

I hope you have enjoyed your stop here! Friends are always welcome to visit! Your next stop on the hop will be Linda's blog. Be sure to check out the wonderful projects there!

Hope everyone has a great start to a Happy Spring!

Blessings to you,
Vicki

ETA: My bad! I'm so sorry! The dimensions and measurements are given on the video link. Also, these covers are designed for Kleenex tissues. If you are using generic brand, be sure to measure the box!

14 comments:

  1. Hi Miss Vicki!
    So good to see your latest crafty creation :) I luv the way her tissue box turned out! I need to make one for school :) TFS & big hugs~

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  2. What a nice idea and great project! Love your blog Vicki (that tree is beautiful and I just want to grab a quilt and lay under the beautiful branches). Thanks for being my facebook friend!

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  3. What a great idea! I can never find a tissue box that suits me, so why not make my own cover? Inspired! This looks so cheerful!

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  4. hi sweetie! love your blog header!!
    i'm just knowing she loved this tissue holder - that was so thoughtful. It's beautiful!
    i'm thinking I will do one for my hairdresser TO!
    thanks for sharing,
    have a blessed day GF
    Linda

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  5. What a beautiful, fun, and useful gift. I love all the bright colors. Thanks for the link to the instructions.

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  6. Vicki, this is just a stunning project. I bet your friend loved it.

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  7. oh this is fabulous Vicki! such a pretty gift for your friend, love the little ribbon bows on the corners!
    hugs & blessings

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  8. This is so cute! No wonder your friend requested another. And with all those new little ones she will go through plenty of tissues. :)

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  9. Way to go, Mom! Now make me one. :-)

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  10. How cool is this! Wonderful DSP and bling on the butterflies- love the ribbons!

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  11. What a gorgeous and unique project! Great paper, fun and vibrant, and I love the little gems on the butterflies. Thanks for the link to the video; I'd love to try one of these.

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  12. So great Vicky!!!! What a terrific job! Love the papers :)
    Maria

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  13. Awesome project and so colorful!

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  14. Oh how fun!!! I LOVE these bright happy colors you chose. I know if I were sick or sneezy just looking at this tissue box would make me happier!!!

    Sorry it took me so long to hop... :((

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