April 19, 2010

Tour de Freaks ~ April


Welcome to another wonderful Tour de Freaks blog hop.

If you're already been hopping, then you've probably come from the fabulous Gretchen Barron's site.  We missed Gretchen last month and are so happy to have her back!

The theme for April consist of anything "Floral, Wedding or Mother's Day".  I pretty much covered all three categories at one time.  I've been on a roll creating these hand-made flowers.  This would be such a beautiful accent topper for a wedding or gift for mom.

Here, take a look:



Aren't those colors yummy?   Here's a different angle.  The flowers are placed diagonal on the box to give it a bit more interest.



....and a close-up: 



The flowers were made with the Birds and Blooms sizzlit.  I can't get enough use from that die!  The center bead is from the Pretties kit.  The flowers were held to a piece of floral wire.

I hope you've enjoyed my little project.  Now, hop on over to LeeAnn Greff's blog and see her fabulous designs.  Selecting the link below will transport you there.


23 comments:

Lisa Martz said...

Melanie...great minds think alike! I did 3D flowers, too. This is gorgeous...love the colors...so fresh and springy! Looks like a wedding centerpiece.

Connie Babbert said...

Wow...gorgeous flowers on your box! Beautiful!

JanTink said...

Very pretty!

LeeAnn Greff said...

I love your bright floral bouquet! Simply lovely on the white box!

Cindy Major said...

You never disappoint! LOVE the gorgeous bouquet. So dainty and delicate and the colors are gorgeous. And I can't get enough of those pearls on projects!

Wonderful job again this month!
Cindy :)

Dawn Olchefske (dostamping) said...

Beautiful Floral Bouquet! Great job Melanie!

Rebecca said...

thanks for showing these lovely flowers, I have that little sizzlet and NEVER use it....now I will...thanks so much for the inspiration.

Sharon Field / Inky A*Muse-ment said...

Beautiful!! Love the colors!

Lynn Put said...

What a beautiful bouquet of flowers you've created for the top of this box! I love your color choices and the pearl centers!

Martha Lucia Gomez said...

Melanie, I love your color combination and beautiful work. Congratulations!!! These flowers look very elegant and really personalize a gift. I love your work.
Martha Lucia

Wanda M. said...

OHGosh, this is beautiful! Not sure I have this die cut though. TFS

cathy said...

Love, love, love the flowers!! Great color selection.

Stephanie said...

So feminine and vibrant! Original too :-)

Carey said...

I love this bouquet. Another something for the Mr. Big Shot I just have to have. Thanks for showing it to me.

Carey Rogers
aka Roscoe's mommy

Stephanie said...

Very feminine and vibrant! Original too :-)

Julie said...

So Great - that is a lovely bouquet !!

Carolyn Sharkas said...

these are gorgeous, Melanie, thanks for sharing.

Michelle VanWiggeren said...

These are SO gorgeous! Love the colors you used!!!

scrappyteacher said...

Those 3 bright colors together are perfect with the white backround and accent of the white pearls.....really adorable and elegant!!

Michelle said...

Hi Melanie
Gorgeous flowers!!
I'm looking forward to being on the P3 design team with you and checking out more of your amazing creations.

gbarron56 said...

Melanie -- you never cease to amaze me. These flowers are absolutely beautiful! Fabulous job!

I am always inspired by your work and your blog and because of that, I've given you the Sunshine Award! Please check out my blog at http://gretchenbarron.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/04/sunshine-sunshine-everywhere.html to claim your award. And again, thanks for your inspiration and encouragement! Blessings, Gretchen

Lynn said...

Melanie, you're flowers are so pretty and perfect for spring!

Wendy Weixler said...

FINALLY getting around to commenting on everyone's FABULOUS projects from the last Blog Tour ... your flowers are just GORGEOUS, Melanie!! LOVE the colors you used ... totally beautiful!! :)