the sweetest thing

Sep 10, 2009

flower power


Hello! I've been shoveling out my craft area and getting rid of lots and lots of stuff. I have got to get organized! In my cleaning, I found an idea folder and inside was this cute little scrapbook page from a magazine (probably Simple Scrapbooks) with this adorable hardware flower on it. So true to form, I copied it for a card. Isn't this a fun way to use those oblong clips in the SU hodgepodge kits that were retired? Love this!

Thanks for stopping by!
Karen


recipe -
stamps: to risk (verve stamps)
ink: chocolate chip
paper: sahara sand, soft sky, old olive, very vanilla card stock, fall flowers dsp
accessories: circle nestabilities (spellbinders), pewter & antique brass hodgepodge hardware, stylized vanilla hodgepodge hardware, scallop edge punch, stampin' dimensionals, paper piercing tool

18 comments:

Jen Tapler said...

OMG. SHUT UP! That is so awesome!! I'm totally CASEing this! LOVE it!!

Vera said...

Oh, yes, this is great, Karen!! I have plenty of those hardware clips in my stash. Thanks for the inspiration!

Vicki said...

amazing.....who would have thought huh? Tooooooo cute!!!

Merry said...

This is so lovely.

Cathy said...

Karen, when you are done shoveling in your craft room, please bring your shovel and come over to my house!! I desperately need to get myself organized as well. Maybe you will motivate me to do it!!! It's just so hard to imagine that over the years you collect so much stuff!!! Anyway, I love your card. Those metal clips made a great flower. Have a wonderful day!! Hug,Cathy

Chupa said...

OMG what an AWESOME idea!!!
Unfortunately I don't have a hodgepodge kit, neither I know what it is lol. Hopefully I'll find something around, suitable for recycling, so I can try this too :)

Basement Stamper said...

This is super cool, what a great way to use up all that hodgepodge hardware, I think you have inspired me to use some on my next card or project.

Sarah-Jane Kale' said...

OMG....I am SO copying this. Karen you are without a doubt BRILLIANT.

xx Sarah

Jackie Pedro said...

This is so fabulous, Karen!!! Love it!

stampingwithstephanie said...

Karen,
Love that idea...might have to case!!!

Marisa said...

This is FABULOUS!!! What a brilliant idea!! Going to have to case this one.

Rachel Hope said...

BRILLIANT! What a great way to use those clips up!

Teresa Kline aka va.sunshine said...

this is a case for sure...lol...I luv it!

enjoy *~*

Lynn said...

What a cool idea! This card is fabulous!

Kristina said...

Oh my goodness! Never in a million years would I have thought of using those paperclips to make that gorgeous flower! Brilliant! This card is stunning, Karen!

Amy Sheffer said...

ACK!! Love this, Karen!

Shabby Horse said...

Love it! Great job :)

Stephanie said...

I have wondered how I was ever going to use those up, and now you've presented a perfect resolution to the problem!! And such a charming one, too! TFS!