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Thursday, July 7, 2011

First Initial Wall Art!

I decided to bring my little chick to work with me. She asked if she could take a sheet of my pattern paper to make herself a fan. She laid it on one of my tables in my office and I noticed through out the whole day my eyes were drawn to it! I looked around my boring office and decided to make a piece of wall art using my first initial.







I used Plantin Schoolbook for the Letter C and cut it at 10 1/2"
Tim Holtz distressed inks for the edges.
Then I added all my favorite embellishments.
I LOVE how this turned out!! And now while I am sitting at work I just look at it and smile thinking about all my fun stuff waiting at home for me!

Sorry if I have not been around, I am spending some much needed quality time with my little girls! The summer is already going so fast so I am spending lots of time with them. I will be back to visiting more regularly soon! Thanks for understanding!
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34 comments:

  1. LisaJuly 7, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    I LOVE this, Carri! That paper is so fabulous and I love your embellishments! I may have to scraplift this idea and make one for my craft room! Love it :)

    Lisa
    http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

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  2. Misty OlsenJuly 7, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    Good Morning Carri, Glad your spending time with your babies :o) Your wall art is just lovely...I was wondering what material you used for your base? Is that chipboard under the paper? I would like to make a few for my son's room while he is away.

    Thanks,
    Mistyrose

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  3. KimJuly 7, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    Hi Carrie! Love how your letter turned out! I really love the colors and the little elements you added to it! Enjoy your time with your little ones, they grow up too fast:)
    ~Kim

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  4. Chloe and Her Clip On KoalasJuly 7, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    So pretty Carri! I will make sure Silver Stars scrapping sees this for her wooden letters. Thank you! You did such a great job. Love the colours. xx

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  5. Tori July 7, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    Very Pretty! looks so great!

    Tori :)

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  6. AdrianJuly 7, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    So cute, great job! Enjoy your summer:)

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  7. Dr Sonia S VJuly 7, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Carri so many different elements you have used here- Its a gorgeous project
    Sonia
    http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

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  8. Angi BarrsJuly 7, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Super cute Carrie. Love the flower and the tag on the front. :)

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  9. JeanJuly 7, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    How cute!
    hope you and your girls have a wonderful summer.

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  10. BesthobbyevaJuly 7, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    So much fun!!!

    Laurie

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  11. Lucianna DilsaverJuly 7, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    What great colors, love the distressed look to it, wonderful project :)

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  12. EmilyJuly 7, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Your initial turned out great! Hope you are enjoying the time with your girls :)

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  13. GeorgianaJuly 7, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Loving the creativity. I understand what you mean. I have been in meetings for the past 4 weeks and today I decided to miss one to spend time with Kels. We went to lunch and then craft shopping. We are heading to the beach in a a few days. Summer is flying by!

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  14. JLJ DesignsJuly 8, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    I love the "C." It's really beautiful.

    Jen

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  15. AmyJuly 8, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    This is beautiful! I love the colors! :)
    Amy "redheaded crafter"

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  16. UnknownJuly 9, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Hi Carrie, I'm back. Trying to say some quick hellos. This is lovely, what a creative idea to decorate your office :) .. Yes, spend time with your kids, they're only young once. Hugs xxx

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  17. KateJuly 9, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    This is FANTASTIC, Carri!! It turned out beautifully - and what a super idea to take the creative side of you to work!!

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  18. KateJuly 9, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Oh - and make sure you DO enjoy time with your girls. This time of year is busy for most of us.

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  19. Sunshine HoneyBeeJuly 9, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Nicely embellished.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"
    http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

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  20. Rhonda EmeryJuly 10, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    this is really neat and pretty love it.

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  21. AmyJuly 10, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    I have something for you on my blog... :)
    Amy

    redheadedcrafter.blogspot.com

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  22. NormaJuly 10, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Love that letter Carri, I have a Joann's letter (N) and have not decorated yet and this inspires me to get to it:) Love the paper used. Enjoy the time with your girls cause time sure goes by to fast!!
    Hugs

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  23. scrappy crittersJuly 10, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I love that letter Carri!! SOOO adorable and your cookbook is to die for! ♥Tammy

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  24. Jessica BuffaJuly 11, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    Carri, the "C" is gorgeous! Thanks for joining us this weekend for the Divalicious Blog Hop! Happy that you have joined the Mansion as a follower!
    :O)
    Jessica

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  25. 2 DuckyJuly 12, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Gorgeous colors and so fun!

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  26. GloriaJuly 12, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Love your paper choice! This is so cool. Spending time with the kiddos is way more important. They grow up so fast and you can't get that time back.

    Precious Hugs

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  27. Jessica BuffaJuly 12, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Please stop by my Blog to get your Award!!!
    :O)
    Jessica

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  28. TammyJuly 13, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    This is a wonderful make....Love the papers you chose and the little accents. Beautiful!
    smiles...Tammy
    Have a terrific week!

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  29. DebicanJuly 13, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Carri, I adore this letter. You did a super nice job on it.
    I have an award for you at my blog. Please click on over and claim it. Hugs, Debi

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  30. bumblebee creationsJuly 13, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    I love it! It is absolutely gorgeous! What a super job you have done with it!!

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  31. Pat N.July 13, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    I like your letter C, Carri! It looks great, and bet it looks real good in your office too! I was wondering why I haven't seen much from you lately, but now I know...and what's more important than those little girls! Have fun and don't worry about us...we'll be here when you get back! ENJOY!--Pat N.

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  32. TurnedgypsyJuly 13, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    I really like this Carrie..very pretty...I need to make something for my wall in my craft room

    Chris
    http://turnedgypsy.blogspot.com

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  33. UnknownJuly 14, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    This is darling! I'm sure it will be a bright spot in your space :) Enjoy your family time.

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  34. Silver Stars ScrappinJuly 20, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Hi Carrie, thankyou for sending me this link, it has given me some idea's to play with, many thanks

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