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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Mothers and Grads Blog Hop---Creations by AR







Welcome to the April Creations by AR Mothers and Grads Blog Hop everyone!

Today we are going to show off this lovely Birdhouse Topiary.
 Isn't it fun?  


This template is a little more detailed than the normal template, but the extra few minutes it takes to put it together is so worth it!  It opens in to a little surprise gift box on the bottom stand part! Pretty sneaky! LOL! I used  the new Stackables templates that Adela just came out to layer my sentiment as well.

And look at this fun Grad Cap box!


This Grad Hat box is just the right size for a small gifty like a favorite candy or  a special piece of jewelry or even  a few buckeroonies.  (FYI-the template does not come with the numbers) This box is going to my nephew who is graduating with his law degree next month! I know he is anxious to get on with "real life"!




You can start your blog hoppin' here-(and be sure to welcome our Guest Designer Shirley!):


Adela Rossol:   http://cbyar.blogspot.com/
Amy Park:   http://tethered2home.com/ 
Lisa Somerville:   http://www.lisasomerville.com/
Magdalena Cortez:   http://axesdesigns.blogspot.com/

Guest Designer:

TWO  winners will be chosen per blog. Each winner will receive ONE of the new templates
Yep-I get to pick TWO winners, so don't forget to leave a comment by Thursday evening, April 26th, to be entered!

Thanks for stopping by everyone!


Details:
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#1
Birdhouse Topiary Template-Creations by AR
Stackables templates for sentiment-Creations by AR
Stamp: Sentiment is Friends from SU! set
Cardstock: Lifes Stories by My Minds Eye
Misc: Leaf die from SU!, ribbon from SU!, misc tea dyed lace

#2
Grad Hat Box Template-Creations by AR
Cardstock: Black Bazzill and misc glitter gold paper
Misc: Embroidery floss tassel, antiquey type brad





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66 comments:

  1. ursula UphofApril 25, 2012 at 3:40 AM

    This is such a sweet birhouse...just love it

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  2. EveApril 25, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    birdhouse topiary is luvly and LUV the GRAD HAT!! SO cool! :-)

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  3. Gra SandelApril 25, 2012 at 4:04 AM

    Oh, so sweet the birdhouse!!! I love it very much!!!!!

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  4. craftieodmaeApril 25, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    love em both but the bird house won my heart! The lace is fantastic!!!!

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  5. duckieApril 25, 2012 at 4:25 AM

    Charming lil' birdhouse! And the grad cap is great too!

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  6. Glittered PawsApril 25, 2012 at 4:34 AM

    Love both projects - love the lace accent!!! and the vine wrapping around the post.

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  7. AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    Love your take on both of these projects. Have some graduations parties coming up in May and the grad cap would be perfect!

    Deb Wood
    mapawood@grm.net

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  8. Tethered2HomeApril 25, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    Sue, the shabby chic details with the lace & such is stunning.

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  9. Sandra HApril 25, 2012 at 5:01 AM

    Oh wow, this is amazing:)x

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  10. DelorisApril 25, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    Awesome gift ideas! Love both of them!

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  11. Sherry KushibabApril 25, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    Love this shabby chic birdhouse, so sweet. Lovely grad cap as well...nice ideas for gift giving.

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  12. lisa808April 25, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    Love the vintage look!

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  13. DonnaApril 25, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    Love the topiary. It is so elegant with the colors you chose! What grad wouldn't love this great gift holder! TFS!

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  14. LorieApril 25, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    Holy cow Sue...that bird house is incredible! I like the hat too!

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  15. Helena (Gvendalen)April 25, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    what a lovely projects!

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  16. PhotomamaApril 25, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    I like the way the shingle roof on the bird house looks and the red really pops on that grad cap.

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  17. UnknownApril 25, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Great takes on the templates. Love that birdhouse. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  18. MandyApril 25, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Gorgeous projects Sue, really love the lace on the birdhouse!

    teamie Mandy
    xx

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  19. MarnieApril 25, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Gorgeous projects! I am in love with your blog! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  20. Lisa SomervilleApril 25, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Beautiful use of the templates! Love the papers and added crochet trim on the topiary and the vintage feel to your grad cap!

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  21. Krystal's DesignsApril 25, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Lovely projects!!

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  22. gApril 25, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Love your details on the templates- expecially the vine on the birdhouse!

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  23. WhimceesApril 25, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Hello!

    Wonderful projects! Both so creative! Wishing you a sunshine day today!

    Hugs,

    Barbara Diane

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  24. Axes DesigNsApril 25, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    OMY.. I love your Bird House Topiary.. all the details are so pretty.. also your Grad Cap... Thanks for sharing..

    Magdalena

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  25. Axes DesigNsApril 25, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    OMY.. I love your Bird House Topiary.. all the details are so pretty.. also your Grad Cap... Thanks for sharing..

    Magdalena

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  26. AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Your birdhouse is absolutely gorgeous! Based on this inspiration, I have the perfect papers to use if I were to make this for my mom-in-love! Your grad box is stellar too!

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  27. AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Your birdhouse is absolutely gorgeous! Based on this inspiration, I have the perfect papers to use if I were to make this for my mom-in-love! Your grad box is stellar too!

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  28. Lizet LunaApril 25, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Que bonitos proyectos!!!, amo esa casita del pajarito :)

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  29. Patti JApril 25, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Beautifully done, Sue! Your topiary is simply gorgeous - love, love, LOVE it!!! And that cap? Perfect! Hugs...

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  30. CatherineApril 25, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Gorgeous creations but I love the birdhouse....

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  31. micki542April 25, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    I really like your birdhouse. The rose paper and the matching ribbon are perfect. The cap is great too. I have a granddaughter graduating from high school this year.

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  32. Marlou McAleesApril 25, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    AMAZING!!! loving the birdhouse too :) TFS :) x

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  33. DonnaApril 25, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Beautiful. love the victorian look you gave the birdhouse!

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  34. Sarah's Little SnippetsApril 25, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Oh my goodness! These are fantastic Sue!! The birdhouse has totally won my heart ~ I love it :) and the grad hat would make a super gift for my nephew too. Sarah x

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  35. DanniApril 25, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Fabulous creations! I adore the birdhouse!

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  36. BethanyApril 25, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    Wow! I just finished my first blog hop. What fun. And inspirational to see how each of you made the bird house and grad cap.

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  37. Sue DApril 25, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    Both projects are wonderful--great templates.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  38. Mary RobersonApril 25, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    I appreciate that you gave us your supply list, that is helpful when trying to re-create a project. I especially like what you did with the birdhouse. The lace, the ribbon and choice of print--looks very Victorian, almost looks like the real thing!

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  39. cyndi_bApril 25, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    i love the lace under the eaves

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  40. JessApril 25, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    Oh, so sweet the birdhouse topiary!!! I love it!

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  41. CarmenApril 25, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Love this... Defiantly a must. Hope I win LOL.

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  42. Eva SanzApril 25, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Me loved de birdhouse

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  43. June NelsonApril 25, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    Wow Sue these are both brilliant darlin, I adore that birdahouse, ooh Imay have to have one of those for my freinds retirement, its just beautiful me darling xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  44. Jenn ZeebApril 26, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    you are all such talented designers.

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  45. Glenda AtkinsApril 26, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    Wow, what fabulous creations - wow!!

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  46. pattiApril 26, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    Birdhouse template is still my favorite!!!

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  47. LolisApril 26, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    I love your projects! I like how you attached the tassel to the box.

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  48. Deb NeermanApril 26, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    WoWzA, Sue!! These projects are amazing ... simply gorgeous!!

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  49. disneylisaApril 26, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    The classic black grad cap looks so elegant.

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  50. SueApril 26, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    You do these projects so well, and they always look great. Love them both!

    Hugs
    Sue

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  51. SueApril 26, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    You do these projects so well, and they always look great. Love them both!

    Hugs
    Sue

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  52. Lynn MercurioApril 27, 2012 at 5:01 AM

    These are amazing projects. You really did a great job and I just adore that little birdhouse! Well done!

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  53. Lynn MercurioApril 27, 2012 at 5:01 AM

    These are amazing projects. You really did a great job and I just adore that little birdhouse! Well done!

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  54. MAGDAApril 27, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    preciosa la casita para pajaros

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  55. Lorraine AApril 27, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    I LOVE the bird house !! how cute is that !! LOVE the graduation cap too ,, perfect to pop a little gift in :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x
    I am enjoing the Cut Above class, I am learning alot about the silhouette,you are more expert than me tho so not sure how much you would gain ,, I am loving it tho :-) xx

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  56. Sparkly EngineerApril 28, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    The bird house is absolutely lovely. I am so getting that template for my birthday party tablescape. The grad - it cute too. TFS

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  57. UnknownApril 28, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    Two fabulous projects love the bird table well done Hugs Elaine

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  58. SandyApril 28, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    Really two great projects. I love the paper on the birdhouse. So grand and elegant!
    sandy

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  59. Ellen TaylorApril 29, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    awesome grad project!

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  60. SueApril 29, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Hi hun
    oh wow two stunning creations, i luv the little birdie house so cute, sue,x

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  61. Denise MarzecApril 29, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    Wowwwwwwwwwww! Great projects, but oh my word, I'm totally swooning over the topiary!

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  62. SueApril 29, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    These are beautiful and so creative! Love that bird house.

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  63. Allison RankinApril 29, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    This stuff is just too cool! It looks like you put a lot of work into them (esp. the birdhouse!). Hope you are spoiling those grandboys of yours!

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  64. downrightcraftyApril 30, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    was wondering why you was not popping up on my dashboard, was following you then was not wierd bloomin blogger

    anyway fabulous bird house and love the vintage papers totally gorgeous and wow what a fabulous Grad Cap Box total inspiration
    Hugs Kate xx

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  65. sallysbitz2April 30, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    WOW, stunning creations x

    hugs sally x
    sallysbitz.blogspot.co.uk

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  66. CMay 5, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    I saw this on Pinterest but had no idea it was ALL paper! Have to check thie out closer.

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