I started with my favorite thing, the Kites! These were made from Scrapbook paper and backed with some poster board.



In the past few years my interests have grown from fabric to paper and now to dishes too! I just love prints, polkadots, plaids and paisleys- hence the blog name. I am also a Stampin' Up! demonstrator.
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Hi, I am Ann, a self proclaimed dish hoarder. I have a penchant for anything plaid, polka dot, or paisley. I love mixing patterns and colors. This has evolved into paper projects as well. What started as a creative outlet is now my full time passion, I am now an Independent Demonstrator for Stampin' Up! I created this page as a way to share my inspiration and ideas with others! I have a wonderful supportive family; a great husband, three kids, and two grandsons. We are very active with our church and volunteering with various groups . My husband and I bought a fixer upper on a small lake several years ago and are having fun updating it. We enjoy the water and golfing together. Thanks for stopping by :)
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Wow!! SO creative! I'm blown away, Ann! You did an awesome job on your paper mantel. Honestly, before I read, I thought you'd cheated and used non-paper items. Ha!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!
I really love every element of this! Terrific job and props for embracing the challenge to it's fullest.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Thanks for sharing how you made each item. You obviously have a wonderful, creative mind, to think of all these great pieces and group them together so nicely. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great mantle. I love how you used both kites and pin wheels..both fun outdoor toys. You are one creative lady..I love your office shelves re-do and your cinco de mayo spread...what a party! I'm following you on GFC so I don't miss any of your amazing creativity....you are very inspirational. I'd love for you to come visit my blog sometime. Looking forward to your next post! Happy Wednesday!
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Visiting from 52 Mantels...I have to say your mantel is just gorgeous. I adore yellow with gray right now. So fun!
ReplyDeleteSo, so impressed by all your paper crafting, seriously, I'm kind of speechless, or wordless, or blog-comment-less:) Love it. So happy to have done this challenge with you!
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Hi there Ann, Really enjoyed trying to spot all the wonderful paper projects you added to your mantel. That is such a great theme, so many ways to take it. (in future you can find great clock faces at Graphics Fairy). I just had to save your projects so I can print them out when I get new ink cartridges again.
ReplyDelete(Have to wait for SS payday which isn't til next Wed. We have 5 weeks between again, aaaaarrrrgggghhhh!)
I love paper projects anyway so I'll be making some of these at least. Great ideas and again, a fun theme. I'm going to subscribe to your blog.
Ann you are one creative cookie!!! I love the color scheme gray and yellow it is so hot now. Each element is just so cute!! I wish I had a mantel I would hire you to decorate it every month.( I would pay you in craft supplies :)
ReplyDeleteAren't you the clever one! I don't have the patience for intricate things like some of this, but I certainly admire those who do.
ReplyDeleteGreat projects you have created to share with us on your mantel. All is perfectly matched and so pleasing to look at.
ReplyDeletewow! you got SO CREATIVE with the paper! i love that we both did pinwheels, i'm just really loving them right now! your mantel turned out so cute. was great participating with you on this fun challenge!!
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Kimberly