Saturday, January 1, 2011

A New Year & A New Challenge

Happy New Year everyone! Can you believe it is already 2011??? Where does the time go... Since it's a new year, Imaginisce would like to start it off right with some new challenges. Not to worry, I'm sure we'll still throw in a few sketches here and there, but for this month, we'd like to see what you can alter with stuff you have lying around at home and some of your awesome Imaginisce products. Please see the Imaginisce blog for more details on the challenge. Below are some monogram letters I have had hiding in my scraproom for ages, just needed the right kind of inspiration to get them out.
I used the Imaginisce Garden Party collection to cover the letters and then used my Brand spankin' new d-stress tool from Imaginisce to sand the edges of the papers so they are flush with the letters. It was so easy and the result is really nice.
The d-stress is battery operated and super handy with it's three different crafting tips. I know I will find a million uses for this creative tool. It's also small enough to easily store and big enough to get you into to the right kind of crafting trouble.
Don't you just love the Imaginisce Roly Rosies? They are so darn cute and easy to make. They are already perforated and ready to punch out and come with a special rolling tool that makes it easy to create this effect. I merely added some ink to make the edges of the paper stand out more. The netting is from a large Fashion Fabric Flower.
For this embellishment, I combined the Roly Rosie with some of the Garden Party flowers and added some netting from the Fashion Fabric Flowers. The leaves were made with my Martha Stewart leaf punch, some ink and then a bit of bling with my i-rock. I wanted to keep the paper simple and let the embellishing do all the talking.

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Thank you so much for stopping by and enjoy the first day of the New Year -

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81 comments:

  1. AngieJanuary 1, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    I think we all have some of these letters in our craft stash. Cute choice of papers! I am a follower.

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  2. LisiBJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Hi Liz! This is so sweet. I will be on the hunt for something to alter in our aparment! Thanks for the inspiration

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  3. ruthJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Super cute! I have some of those letters sitting in my scraproom too. :)

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  4. Manhattan MandieJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    These letters are so cute! I have a giant letter P that I bought to cover for my oldest daughter... I'm going to have to make sure I add some Roly Rosies to it, the look great!

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  5. Beatriz Farquhar-GuzmanJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Beautiful letters, love how they turned out. Happy New Year! Many blessings to you and to your loved ones.

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  6. Karen PinsonatJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    love your letters, and those flowers are beautiful!

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  7. SueJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Super cute and I love those flowers!

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  8. Precious Memories Scrapbooking & MoreJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    those are awesome Liz, I love your flowers you added to it! so so cute!

    Staci
    Staci412 at optonline dot net

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  9. Jenn KJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Really cute!

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  10. XXOO AMYJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    adorable! that's all I can say!!

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  11. UnknownJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    It's AWESHUM Liz!!!!

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  12. sandyh50January 1, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Wonderful! I have a few large letters too, this is a great idea!

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  13. Sandi ClarksonJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Love your letters. And those flowers are right up my alley! Happy New Year to you and yours, Liz! It was so nice having you as part of my 2010~

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  14. ColleenJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Love your letters. I have been thinking about making some for my daughter's rooms. Thanks for sharing

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  15. carrieJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Very cute!

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  16. LaurenJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    So cute! I have some of these letters too!

    Lauren

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  17. KhristenJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Oh I just love what you did to the letters, and the flowers are perfect! TFS!

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  18. Karen AKA SoccerboyzmomJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    The letters are fabulous and love those rolly polly flowers.

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  19. Carol W.January 1, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Too cute! I am really liking the new d-stress tool and love the roly roses. TFS

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  20. Leah's Crafty LifeJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Where have I been? I didn't even know there was a distress tool.. I will be putting that on my wish list.. looks like a must have. Beautiful job on your altered letters.

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  21. Leti EMJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    I LUV THIS i need this line and those Roly Rosies OMG. ~already following

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  22. Paper DollsJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    What sweet little flowers on those yummy letters!

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  23. AmyJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Love the altered letters! Those roses are the perfect embellishment!

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  24. Melissa D.January 1, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Love your letters Liz! I need that d-stress tool! Great work!

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  25. ReneeleeakJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I love your monogram letters! They turned out so very cute. I need to buy some of the Roly Rosie flowers to make. They are darling.
    Have a Happy new Year!
    reneeleeak at yahoo dot com

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  26. BrittneyJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Love the altered word - beautiful!

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  27. KristalJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Love your letters. And how I loved seeing the distress tool on your blog ... I can't wait to get my hands on it!

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  28. UnknownJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    these letters turned out so cute - love the cluster of flowers

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  29. SophiaJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Totally love the monograms...

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  30. Kris BercJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Love your monogram letters, Liz!! Those roly roses look adorable on them!

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  31. LydiaJanuary 1, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Very Very Nice Liz!! Love the letters, great for a shelf or mantle!! Love it!!

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  32. Candi LadwigJanuary 1, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    love the flowers! a tool on my list!

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  33. KathyJanuary 1, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    I do love those roley posies! Cute alteration, Liz! Happy New Year!

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  34. Cassie_luJanuary 1, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    lovely letters

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  35. BethJanuary 1, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Love the posies

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  36. Kelly SasJanuary 1, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    My goodness Liz you used so many of Imaginisce wonderful products to alter your initials beautifully! I love, love what the d-stress tool can do and those Roly Rosies are sooo beautiful.

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  37. mimisimonJanuary 1, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    I'm having fun at the "hop". I think I have some of those letters somewhere around here.

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  38. Sherri Everett ThompsonJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Adorable project, Liz-I especially love the flowers! I can't wait to get my hands on the Roly-Polies! :)

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  39. Steph AckermanJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Very pretty. I love altering letters.

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  40. Rhonda Van GinkelJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    I love these fun letters and how you embellished them with those gorgeous flowers!!!

    So excited to be a part of the fantastic Imaginisce team with you in 2011!!! I love your sketches!

    Happy New Years to you and yours!

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  41. ChelleJanuary 1, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Great project.

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  42. Auntie EmJanuary 1, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Your letters look awesome! I'm sure they will be a great addition to your decor!
    Happy New Year and thanks for sharing! :o)

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  43. WendeJanuary 1, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Your letters are great. On the hunt now! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  44. lesleyw1January 1, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    those roses are great! i have to get some of them!

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  45. ErinJeanJanuary 1, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Those letters are beautiful! I have a few I was going to paint but now I'm thinking I'll have to cover them!

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  46. KimJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    CUTE LETTERS!! Loving those flowers! TFS! I am already a follower! Have a GREAT Day,
    Me-Ma Kim

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  47. Tracey TaylorJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    I cannot wait to try the d-stress and roly rosie tool. Love your details!

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  48. PearlJanuary 1, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    awesome with the altered letters ! I should look into taking part !

    & a very Happy New Year to you , my friend !

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  49. joniJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Cute!!! Love tho roly rosies!! This is the first I've seen them and am loving them! TFS! Happy New Year!
    hugs,
    joni

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  50. DrayiaJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Love the Letters and the emblishments are incredible. Thanks for sharing.
    http://drayia.blogspot.com/

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  51. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Pretty altered letters..and I love your handmade flowers..thanx for the inspiration..:)

    nicolle@nicollelovesscrapbooking.com

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  52. Janet's JoyJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Love those flowers on your letters!

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  53. BeckyJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    super cute

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  54. SandiJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    I do love those roses! Beautiful work!

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  55. mommyof5kidzJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    I do have some letters like that! Hmmmmm...maybe I will use them for a certain challenge this month??? LOL.
    LOVE yours, Liz..absolutely ADORABLE! And I am a follower!

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  56. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Those letters are so cute! just love the flowers

    Debi
    2spunky4u@bresnan.net

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  57. VinDeeLooJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Gotta have the destresser. So kewl.

    VinDeeLoo
    vndlewis at rocketmail dot com

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  58. Kim A.January 1, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    I have seen these letters at the store, but never have seen them so cutely decorated!!

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  59. My HideawayJanuary 1, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    I Love the letters; I have always wanted to get some to decorate,and this really inspires me to do so!

    Happy New Year
    Olivia

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  60. GypsyangelJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Omg I want one of those tools. Your letters look awesome.

    xoxo
    Karen

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  61. DenineJanuary 2, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Very cute! I have been thinking about getting some of those letters but never knew really what to do with them.... now I do. Thank you!! I love the flowers.

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  62. MelfieldJanuary 2, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Great altered item....I am a follower and I love your blog! Mel xx (melfield.blogspot.com)

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  63. PammejoJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Very Cute, love the letters. pammejo1@yahoo.com

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  64. LizJanuary 2, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I looooooooove those flowers and garden party kinda hate to cute into it.
    Looking4ward to a new year with imaginisce and all the designers u all work so hard

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  65. Sharon PeeleJanuary 2, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Well I definitely learned something new!! I never seen the d-stress tool before. I will have to do some research on it. And I love your monogram letters! Your very creative!

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  66. UnknownJanuary 2, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Very cute. Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  67. UnknownJanuary 2, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    I have some little wooden school desks in my craft room sitting their waiting for me to do something with. I bought them awhile ago and have not been inspired by them yet.....this might be my chance :)

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  68. UnknownJanuary 2, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Fabulous repurpose, my next project I want to make the roly rosies, there so cute!!

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  69. connieJanuary 2, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    I have some of these that needs to be altered! love the flowers.

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  70. KathyJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Beautiful letters! I love all the embelishments! Thanks for sharing!

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  71. Year 2January 2, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Thanks for sharing how to use this tool!! LOve it!

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  72. KareyJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Love the rolys. Hope to find them and the tool soon.

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  73. MichelleJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    LOVE these altered letters! I think I need to make some for my craft room.. it needs some decor pieces!

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  74. Pammie KayJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Thanks for the inspiration

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  75. AnnJanuary 3, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Great job with those letters! The layered flower is gorgeous!

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  76. UnknownJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    This is such a cute makeover.
    love your style.
    http://craftywizard.blogspot.com

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  77. AmandaJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Those rosettes are adorable! Love the colors....love pretty much everything about them ;)

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  78. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Love the roly rosies and I must get that d-stress! :-D Thanks for the lovely inspiration!

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  79. AimeeJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Fun! I have some letters I bought for my son's room that have been sitting in my room for quite some time. You've inspired me to pull them out!

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  80. TonyaJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Great letters!

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  81. Cindy GrohJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    Very beautiful. Love that tulle or what looks to be tulle.

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