"Simple Pleasures" Home Decor

Authentique Paper and Therm O Web are teaming up over the next couple of days to bring you tons of inspiration using Authentique Paper and Therm O Web products!

After you check out the projects here on the Authentique Paper blog, be sure to head on over to the Therm O Web blog to find out what the talented members of their Design Team have in store for you today!

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Oh boy do I love making some 3D projects!

I am definitely not a flat crafter so Therm O Web's 3D Foam Squares are a favorite friend of mine.

I was also very pleased with the outcome of their Gold Glitter Dust, which adds just the finest sprinkling of shimmer.  

For my project today I've combined pieces from the new Seasons: Summer collection, to create a little hanging for the door or wall.  Seasons: Summer is a petite collection and follow-up to Seasons: Winter and Spring.

To get started, I took a scallop chipboard sheet (from a Maya Road chipboard album set) and painted it in a warm yellow acrylic paint.  Next, I distressed the edges by dipping a sponge with ColorBox Mudslide ink and then wiping it across the edge.  

Shake the can of Glitter Dust well and then lightly spritz the chipboard.  I love that the sprinkles are random and not overly heavy...it's just right for a project such as this.

I used the larger 3D Foam Squares on the paper piecing, the round sticker, and the sentiment.  For the leaves and the small hexagon pieces, I used the small 3D Foam Squares. Yes, I believe in using a lot of foam!

Although you can't see it very well in the photos, I did lightly spray the hexagon cut-out shapes with the Glitter Dust before adhering them to the paper.

 

I like using a thin ZOTS for things like ribbon, bows and buttons...it sticks!

 Now it's all done and ready for hanging or gift-giving!

I also love to attach hangers like this to a plain grapevine wreath and hang on a door (covered and safe from the elements).  You will love Seasons: Summer...I can't wait for you to see it all! 

Authentique Products: Seasons: Summer Collection- Summer One Paper; Summer Three Paper; 6x6 Paper Bundle; Enhancements Paper and Components Stickers

Therm O Web Products: Gold Glitter Dust; 3D Foam Squares and Medium ZOTS Singles

Other: Branchy Leaf Die- Taylored Expressions; Scallop Die- Lifestyle Crafts; Ribbon- May Arts

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Be sure to check back every day this week for more project inspiration! We have an Authentique Prize Pack to give away to one of our lucky commenters (please leave unique comments!) 

Also, make sure you stop and visit us as well as our friends over at Therm O Web all week long for prizes and lots of wonderful inspiration coming your way! Don't forget to stop by the Therm O Web Facebook Page and tell them Authentique Paper sent you!

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