Controlfreaks April Blog Tour is Here!

Welcome to the April 2010 Tour de Freak Blog Hop Tour which officially starts Tuesday, April 20th!  We are so excited that you have joined us today on our 10th Blog Tour.  This month we are featuring Floral Projects!  For my projects, specifially Pansy Punch Art  

Our tour will be nice and short, and features some of your favorite Control Freaks Stampers. You may have come here by way of Janine Tinkenberg.  If so, welcome!  At the end of my post you will be directed to the next stop so make sure to keep on reading and don’t forget to click through on to the fabulous blog of Lisa Martz.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the tour!

IT'S ALL ABOUT PANSIES!!
I've been having so much fun making these Punch Art Pansies.  Whether Workshop, Classes, Video, Expo Demonstrations, or Cards...Every time I show how-to-make these, people totally fall in love with them!

Take two Stampin' Up! Butterfly Punch outs, add water and reinkers and voila...beautiful and kinda realistic Pansies!  Yes - there will be a video.  It's all ready to go and will be posted on Wednesday!!!

First up - the card project:

Wouldn't any newly married couple love to receive this card?

Supplies: Together Forever stamp set, Very Vanilla & Shimmer White Cardstock, Eggplant Envy Classic Ink, Marker and Reinker, Summer Sun Reinker, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Top Note Die, Manhatten Flowers Embossing Folder, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Horizontal Slot Punch, Butterfly Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Aquapainter, Water Mister Bottle, Bamboo Stick, Gold Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

Second up - here's a Scallop Envelope Box with 3x3 Notecards:

The Scallop envelope box is SUPER SIMPLE! 
Cut 2 Scallop Envelopes with the Big Shot.  Trim off one of the scallop flaps.  On both envelopes, trim the "bottom" flaps down to 1/2".  Put together to form a box.

How cute are these 3x3 notecards!

As I was cutting off the scallop flap from one of the envelopes (to make the box), a brilliant thought overcame me.  Instead of discarding it - reuse it!  So there you go - how clever am I?

Supplies: Tiny Tags stamp set, Whisper White, Eggplant Envy & Shimmer White Cardstock, Eggplant Envy Classic Ink, Marker and Reinker, Summer Sun Reinker, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Scallop Envelope Die, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Jewelry Tag Punch, Butterfly Punch, Aquapainter, Water Mister Bottle, Bamboo Stick, Gold Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip

 

Lastly - I'm always looking for a clever way to hand out my business card which encourages people to keep it and not throw it away.  Lookie here.  How could anyone throw this card away?

Well, that's it for me.  I hope you enjoyed this stop on the Controlfreaks Tour De Freaks .  Be sure to visit the next stop with Lisa Martz, she has an awesome framed art project she's sharing.  We look forward to seeing you again on May 20th for our next tour!

 

Comments

[Tina Sieben]

I love how you used the reinkers on my pansy idea. Really gives them a more vivid color scheme! Thanks for improving on it!

[Wendy W.]

FINALLY gettin' a chance to comment on everyone's fabulous projects from this blog tour ... HOLYFREAKINCOW, Dawn!! These are so drop-dead AMAZING I hardly know WHAT to say!! OHMYGOSH!!1 I'm TOTALLY gonna make me some of THESE!! GAWJUS, my friend!!

[Cindy Beach]

Your projects are fantastic, Dawn! Love the pansies and the idea of using them on your business card = genius!

[Lynn]

And to think I didn't think I needed the butterfly punch! LOVE the pansies you made using it...very creative!!!

[Gretchen Barron]

Dawn -- the pansies are so amazing and creative! I can't wait to make some myself! Absolutely gorgeous!
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

[Rhonda L.]

I am so excited to see these! They are so lovely!

[Lisa Martz]

I LOVE your punch art Pansies! I have not invested in the butterfly punch yet...enabler! Now I think I need it! I love Pansies! Oh, and CONGRATS on the MDS webinar! I know you'll do great!

[Lynn]

So beautiful and so clever! I love the elegant look to all of these projects and the pansies are fantastic!

[Bobbi Peterson]

These are absolutely beautiful and I can hardly wait to see the video!

[Sue McNeill]

Dawn, you never cease to amaze me! These are so gorgeous. I can hardly wait for the video tomorrow. I've been experimenting on my own, but my results are nothing like these gorgeous gorgeous pansies!!!!!!!!!

[Alicia]

I can see why people fall in love with the pansies. They are gorgeous! They look like real pressed ones!

[Cathy Warhank]

These knocked my socks off! Love the pansies - love the card attachment idea!! Thanks, Dawn.

[Diane Cooper]

Stunning pansies! Look just like my garden!
Diane

[Anita]

Amazing flowers! Amazing projects!

[Carolyn S]

OMG! These are beautiful! I just love them. Thanks for sharing.

[Julie]

WOW - I totally thought you had pressed realy flowers!!

[Carey Rogers]

I have GOT to get that punch. I love what you have done and am really inspired to get business cards to decorate. Thanks for the inspiration.

Carey Rogers
aka Roscoe's mommy

[Stephanie]

Spring is here and you are reminding us in such an original way! I love all the projects, but need to give the business card tip a try. So clever :-)

[Dawn Olchefske]

For the business card: The Pansy was attached to the card itself. Then packaged in Stampin' Up!'s small cello bag.

[Barbara V]

These are gorgeous, Dawn! Your butterfly pansies look more like real pansies than any I have seen yet. Can't wait for the tutorial.

[Martha Lucia Gomez]

Down, your creations are very elegant and you give a perfect use to the butterflies. I love your idea for the business car....can I copy?
Blessings, Martha Lucia

[Joyce in WV]

On the business cards, is the pansy on the envelope or did you attach it on the card? What a neat idea.

[Shannon Willis]

Dawn, your cards are FREAKIN' AMAZING!!! The wedding card above is so elegant. Thanks for sharing the recipe for the pansies. I love everything.

[rebecca]

your designs are outstanding...love the vanilla on vanilla...simply stunning

[Janet D]

I LOVE your card and especially the pansies - one of my favourite flowers. How creative - I would never have thought to use the butterfly punch - now I have to order it! Thank you for your inspiration and looking forward to the video on Wed.

[Cindy Major]

Oh my gosh, Dawn!!! You win the prize for most creative this month! I was totally mesmerized by your BEE-OU-TIFUL white embossed card and then upon closer inspection noticed that you had done the flowers with... the butterfly punch!!! How utterfly clever, my friend! And those gorgeous shades of yellows and purple...

I'm speechless. And so impressed! :D

Cindy

[LeeAnn Greff]

Beautiful pansies! I like them much better done with the re-inkers.
Wonderful card set Dawn!
See you on the boat next week!!!

[Karen H.]

OMG OMG OMG - That is so fabulous! Honestly I didn't even see butterfly until I read how you made them. Thanks for sharing!

[JanTink]

I love those pansies, Dawn...those are AWESOME!

[Laurie Zoellmer]

Cuuuuuuute!!! I love the idea of adding it to your business card too. Beautiful Dawn!

[Connie Babbert]

So elegant looking, Dawn! Love your coordinated set!

[Pockets of Inspiration]

I'd love those even if I weren't engaged. What a great tech.!