Today marks one month since I started my blog and I am still going strong!
Today is also my second entry into the monthly Papertrey Ink Blog Hop. The Blog Hop is a chance to visit others’s blogs and be inspired by their creations.
The theme for this month’s blog hop is Scallops.
Now, I must be honest, the first thing that comes to mind when I say the word “scallops” is my favorite seafood recipe – Scallops Provencal -utter deliciousness!
When it comes to papercrafting though, scallops have nothing to do with cuisine. In the crafting world, scallops refer to curved, decorative edges.
I’m excited to show-off my scallop-inspired projects, so here’s my first one:
For this card, I wanted an abstract look with bright colors. I placed the scalloped edges in a haphazard pattern, giving me exactly the look I wanted!
Here’s a super-duper-close-up of those fun scallops!
My next card is all about the scalloped edges on the new PTI Delightful Doily stamps and the Doily Details dies.
Ever since I saw these new products, I wanted to create a floral look with the doilies.
I love the suggestion of flowers on a vine without using flower stamps.
Last – and certainly not least is my favorite scallop-inspired project!
Let me start off by saying – I am absolutely IN LOVE with Dawn McVey’s Edger Die #2. The lacy edge is so sweet.
I have already used this die on several cards, but I wanted to get really creative and use this product in a fun, new way.
After some (read: a lot!) of deliberation – I was finally inspired!
I have always been a lover of servingware and I have recently been looking for a cake plate that has a fancy edge with ribbon through it.
Kinda like this:
I already own a TON of cake plates, though – so adding another to my stash would just be silly.
Instead, I decided to revamp an item in my collection to get the look I’ve been wanting!
Here’s one of my cake plates – cute, but ready for a makeover.
My tools for this project included:
1 – 10″ decorative cakeboard (available at Michael’s)
6 – Strips of cardstock that have been diecut with the Edger #2 die
1 – 10″ cardstock circle
Ribbon
Edge punch
I attached the strips to a longer strip of cardstock to create one long decorative edge.
Then, with my Fiskar’s Leave It To Weaver Border Punch, I punched the entire length of the strip.
After this step, it was time to assemble!
I ran a length of ribbon through the punched holes and adhered the strip to the edge of the cake board.
Then, I just used Zots to gently adhere the cakeboard to my cake plate.
This quick project is inexpensive and can be done to match the decor for any event – AND – you don’t have to go out and purchase new servingware!
All said – this project rang in at about $3.00!
Now it’s ready for cake, cupcakes, pastries or whatever sweet treat you can think up! This could be the perfect centerpiece to your Springtime table!
Thanks for stopping by for some Damask Love and Happy Blog Hopping!
Supplies (All PTI unless otherwise noted):
Celebrate:
Stamps: Fillable Frames #5
Paper: Vintage Cream
Ink:Vivid Fucshia
Other: Sizzix Big Dies – Oval Scallop, Hawaiian Shores ribbon
Thanks so much:
Stamps: Delightful Doilies, Think Big Favorites #1
Paper: Kraft, Stamper’s Select white
Ink: Stampin Up Pumpkin Pie, Apricot Appeal, Pretty in Pink
Other: Doily Details dies
Doily Cake Plate:
Stamps: none
Paper: pink cardstock (unknown), Rustic Cream
Ink: non
Other: Edger dies #2, Plum Pudding ribbon
Shut up! These are ALL so awesome!
I am totally in need of some treat displays..I guess that’s what I am calling it..anyways this idea is simply brilliant!
These are all really cute!! Love how you re-purposed your cake platter to make it how you wanted it!! Great job! ♥♥♥
Awesome cake plate revamp! I love the way you used flowers as doilies on the second card (gorgeous, and I love the fun funky scallops on the first card! Great projects for the hop!
Fabulous! Your cake plate is super creative. Note to self: file this one!! Thanks for sharing.
beautiful work
These are so wonderful! I love the doilies as flowers and all the colors you used for the scallops! Your cake plate is fabulous, you are so creative!!
WOW..Stunning. LOVE LOVE your last project. Very inspiring.
Wow! Your cards are really gorgeous! And your cake plate is really amazing! I have been following your blog and I love everything you make! I am getting tons of inspiration from you!
love all your fun springy colors!
When I first read about the challenge I was thinking about scallops (the shellfish) too. And somewhere I have a scallop stamp, but couldn’t find it so I went in another direction. I’m so going to have to try that recipe btw. Love the cards and what a great way to dress up a cake plate! TFS 😀
Lovely projects! So bright and cheery!
Wow, that cake stand re-do is AWESOME. And your cards are really nice. I like the mix-n-match papers like in the first one, great way to use up those scraps I keep hoarding!
WOW – how creative! Love the first card- so colorful. And the dress up on the cake plate? Brilliant!
Lots of inspiration here Amber!
Beautiful projects! Love the first card, it’s soo colorful!
happy 1 month blog-iversary! great projects! I love the first one especially – so cheerful 🙂
So BEAUTIFUL! TFS!
Gorgeous projects Amber! I love that cake plate!!
Beautiful projects…and what a wonderful idea for the cake stand…yummy!!
Okay, these are just AMAZING!! That cake plate is my favorite!!
Great cards and I do love that cake plate. i am such a sucker for a fabby cake plate!!!
Awesome cards and WOW what a cake stand! Fantastic!
Wonderful projects! My favorite is the scalloped rainbow card, love it 🙂
Love the bright fun scallop project and the cake plate project was such a good idea.
gorgeous!! love all of your projects!
Absolutely wonderful!! Well thought out!!
Amber I LOVE the cards and your cake plate! What a GREAT makeover on it!! 🙂
Have a GREAT day!! Happy Hopping!
Wow! Your cards are gorgeous, but that cake plate is stunning! So creative and fun!
so beautiful and creative!!
Your cards are just beautiful! I love the bright colours, and you have used such neat techniques! I also LOVE the cake stand project… I want to try that!
the cake stand re-do is absolutely brilliant…how clever you are! I love it!
Great work!! Love the first card. Thanks for the inspiration.
Oh my, that cake stand is just perfect! Did you say your name was Martha??
Those doily’s are beautiful as flowers. Great idea.
TFS
Ang
Great way to recycle your cake plate. Very cute!
WOW! Great cards and great project. Very creative with the cake stand. Congratulations on your one month anniversary.
Awesome projects, Amber! I never would have thought of decorating the plate like that! I love your cards too!
I am always drawn to your projects and this time was no exception. Love the cards, and that cake stand is awesome. I too have been wanting one of the ribbon cakestands, but just couldn’t justify it…now I know I can just make my own. Sweet!
Love the cake stand!!!! I am a baker, so will have to try it!
What a great post of inspiration – Wowzers! Like everybody else I just *love* your cake plate – I think you’ve started a trend! :0)
LOVE the layers and layers of scallops on that first card. All the pretty bright colours pop!
I also love your wonderfully creative cake tray embellishment. Great idea!
Gorgeous use of the scallops and doilies!! Love the plate makeover. xx
Just lovely! Thanks for putting the doily set on my list.
Absolutely beautiful!!!! I just love your card and I totally love how you embellished your cake plate!!! So very creative!!!!
oh WOW!!!! Look at that amazing cake stand, talk about thinking outside the box! I really love both of your cards too, you’ve totally outdone yourself for this challenge, Amber!!
I love your out of the ballpark take on challenges. Again you haven’t disappointed. You are a real visionary. Such a joy to see your creations as they are so very inspiring.
Love your beautiful projects. I especially love your doilies on the vine. Such imagination.
WOW, oh WOW! What an awesome post, Amber! I love every single project. The sunshiney scallop card, the beautiful doily vine, and your ingenious cake plate! You totally took scallops to a new level on each one!
You are so amazingly talented! Lovely creations each one of them. Your use of scallops is so creative!
Holy moses, just amazing projects!! I love that scallops dish too, yum! Thank you so much for sharing such creativity with all of us!!