February 23, 2010

In Like A Lion, Out Like A Lamb

Don't you just love it!!! This is our March calender Wall Hanging sits in our foyer.... Hubby and I use it to communicate... we add notes or leave comments for the other by filling out little green shamrocks and clip them to the black cord with a little closepin! The frame is from Creative Memories. In like a lion out like a lamb is our hope for this year.
This is how my design looks on My Gypsy Woman.... gereral on the first page and then I pulled out the other pages as shown below to accomidate the different colors. I used my February calendar, adjusted for the new month, added two days and called it a success.
I then chose my colors to go with the yarn that I got from Jen... it just didn't make sense to buy when she had leftovers and all I needed was 2 to 3 feet. My paper is from DCWV.
I cut the entire project and then seperated each section to make it easier to put together. I started with the hardest part first.... the calendar. After removing from the mat I stickled the days of the week and set aside to dry. The tedious job of placing the numbers on was made easier with my tape. Unforturnately I wasn't skilled enough to get the back off the mat without pulling up some of the letters too so I couldn't just take them off the mat with the tape. After the numbers were glued down I stickled them as the color was just too much of a contrast and I couldn't quiet get the burnt orange match I wanted without the stickles.
As you can see from above I was running out of steam so I got into the leftover valentine candy and had some sweethearts... I needed to rest as this is still my hectic Monday and I needed to finish as I knew my week would be extremely busy, and this would be the last post for February. Didn't the letters turn out good? This is it after completing.
Now it was time for my little lamb from the Easter cart. I took the white portion and embossed the him with the swirl folder. Then I adhered that to the black and he had little feet and eyes and ears.....
Put on his little pink face and stickled all the swirls... he looks so handsome now.
I was going to use the word March that I cut but loved how it looked with the letters removed so I got out the packing tape and placed it face up on the counter and set the image on the tape. I took my left over glitter from the snow on my Skating With Willie page and sprinkled it on the image and of course it adhered to the tape and looked wonderful. I must add that it was a little too thin looking when I laid it on my page. I could see some of the plaid coming through so I backed it with white scrap paper.
Then I stated my favorite part of this calendar.... the lion ROAR.... now he is really handsome! I cut in two colors and then cut away the mane. Embossed with the swirl folder on my Cuttlebug and added stickles.
I removed the eves and nose and made sure the ears and jowl would lift a little. Then I took a scap piece of black paper and placed it behind the face.
I flipped it over and then added glue dots all around the top of the mane from the body section as shown.
The yarn was slow to put on becasue you want to make sure they are even and that they adhere all the way. After completing I used chalk to finish off his fact and even chalked his body a little to add a little color and dimension. Guess I need to spend more time looking at Nanne's layouts on Nanne's Creations as she is an artist with that chalk on her work!
Then I placed the embossed mane over the yarn adhering it securely with Zip Dry glue. Now he is handsome, isn't he?
I then took all my completed components and placed them on the calendar...
Before and after framing...
Thank you for being with me today, I hope you like my little project and that it may have given you an idea that you can use in the future.
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27 comments:

papillon digital design said...

ooh - so cute. Sassy - that's it !! Warning !!! count the days. you are going to be brought here under duress and will not leave until you teach me all the techniques. Food and lodging will be given but..

Sandy from Ukiah said...

OH Shelia, you are so creative. Love it..

Melissa said...

That is BEAUTIFUL Shelia!!! Thanks so much for sharing!

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Cheryl Boglioli said...

Sheila, that is gorgeous. I love all the detail, especially the stickles on the embossing! That is a brilliant idea for a family message center. LOVE it.

Audrey Frelx said...

OMG! This card is amazing and all that detail -- I mean, adding the yarn for the lion's mane and all!!! Excellent!

Beatriz Farquhar-Guzman said...

Sheila!!!! This is soooo cute! I love the lion.... what a creative way to do his hair, luv it! I have not done much with this cartridge but after seen this work you sure have inspired me to use it. Great job! Thanks for sharing.

Precious Memories Scrapbooking & More said...

Love your calander & your blog. Thanks for visiting my blog... being that this is my first DT submission your nice comments is very encouraging.
Thank you again! Staci

racinggrandma61 said...

ge0orgeous your did a great job

Anonymous said...

Sheila! - There is no end to your talent! Just love the March calender - "In like a Lion, out like a Lamb" You did a great job! Laura D.

Lisa said...

What a fantastic idea! I absolutely love it! You are such an inspiration!
Hugs,
Lisa

Cindy said...

Great post! Love your calendar and the instructions were fantastic. I like that you showcased so many embellishment options. I'm definitely going to write a few of them down for future reference. Thanks!!

Bobbi said...

That is so cute. Love the lion mane. Great job.

jen said...

Love it! That is one handsome lion alright and the lamb is precious. Great job. Love all the detail...wow!

Anonymous said...

Hi Sheila:)
Your wall hanging is beautiful!!A real labour of love!!!love the lion and the lamb!!fab work:)so glad you joined us at Cuttlebug Challenge..look forward to sharing more of your beautiful creations
terrie
http://cuttlebugchallenge.blogspot.com/

Deb said...

Sheila that is just adorable. I am always amazed at your work (and the others on the G thread).....

Debbie said...

OMG! This is so cute! Your put a lot of time and thought into this and it shows! Just love all the details. Love the lion and the added yarn for the mane! So creative!

Unknown said...

Wow!! This looks great!! I keep learning new tricks ~ thanks so much for sharing!!!

Sandi Clarkson said...

Wow, Sheila, what agreat fun project. Love the lion and the lamb ... so precius with the swirls and the yarn. You're gonna be admiring this all month! Awesome!

Jen Green said...

Love the lion and the lamb! They are too cute!!! I wish I had the ambition to make a cute calendar like you have done for the February and March. :@)

Snowmanlover said...

Wow Sheila, I love that!! I have two of those too, one in white and one in black.
Darling layout on it!!!

as far as your question on my kit, the bird is a sticker. Stickers come with that card kit and they are very thick. I just traced it and made more birds out of the extra paper. I think that is what you were asking me!

Gosh your work is so great!! Barb

Jenn in MO said...

Oh my gosh, that Lion is the cutest!! I totally need to scraplift that idea!! Love your tape trick too - I do something very similar with removable tape and I almost can't put down a title without it! TFS your wonderful work!!

Monique said...

Hi Sheila, I left you an award on my blog, because I really love your work and all the nice comments you always give me on the messageboard

Haidee said...

Lion is too cute!

Sandy said...

Another oustanding project and some fun techniques...the calendar is just the cutest thing ever...and I love the tape glitter technique....thanx so much for spending the time to share so much with us...you rock!

Michele said...

oh my word, that is the cutest calendar I've ever seen. AWESOME!!!!

Beth said...

This calendar is just way too cute. And a lot of work. I admire your creativity.

Meda said...

This layout really made me smile. I love all the cute animals and the step by step images.