Thursday, August 11, 2011

 Today's bouquet of flowers was made using the new Cricut Sophie cartridge (a Cricut Circle exclusive cartridge). This idea could also be done using many other Cricut cartridges such as Accent Essentials, Flower Shoppe, Paisley, Hello Kitty Greetings, Life's A Beach, Pack Your Bags, Picturesque, Sweet Treats and many others.
What made this project easy was that these are actually flower cards so I was able to glue the stems right in between the sides of the cards.  Stems were just from the flower arranging department in Hobby Lobby and they came in this green color. I cut the flower cards at 5".  I intended originally to make this into a card set but then decided a bouquet would be more fun.  Projects sometimes change scope as I work on them - how about for you?
 Paper was by Stampin Up! and through a magical twist of fate and good fortune, I had buttons that matched exactly.  These were hot glue gunned into place (is that even a word?...LOL!).  Leaves were cut at 2" and I used glue dots to hold them in place.  Those glue dots are remarkably strong!
Thanks for looking!

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Have a great day!

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59 comments:

  1. KarenAugust 11, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    what happy cheerful flowers

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  2. CrhigaAugust 11, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Perfectly pretty flowers!! TFS!!!

    Carol

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  3. Joan SmithAugust 11, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    This is a great idea....loved how you put the buttons on too! Cheerful, pretty and won't wilt...:) This is a keeper (literally)

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  4. snappy scrappyAugust 11, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Too cute!! Lee-Ann :)

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  5. CathyAugust 11, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    What a pretty bouquet!!
    mexicopetshop at hotmail dot com

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  6. CathyinMNAugust 11, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    What a fun bouquet. Don't you just love it when you already have something that perfectly matches what you're working on? Looking forward to seeing your new blog look. TFS!

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  7. scrapdivaAugust 11, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    very pretty flower, love that cartridge, wish they would offer it to everyone

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  8. Crafting KatieAugust 11, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Super cute, Joy! I love all of the buttons in the center of your flowers! I can't wait to get my cartridge!!!

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  9. SusanAugust 11, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Gotta love the buttons! Simply terrific!
    SusanJ in atlana

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  10. Just A Pac RatAugust 11, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Love the flowers and all the buttons used. TFS

    circlebenterprises.com

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  11. mamawcindyAugust 11, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    This is so Sweet!!! That would brighten anyone day. Thanks for Sharing! :0)

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  12. cheryl@pavlacka.netAugust 11, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    I just LOVE this bouquet. I also am sorry I did not renew my Circle membership. :o( Last year's carts were disappointing....

    If you ever get tired of Sophie -- send it to me! LOL!!

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  13. MarissaAugust 11, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    These flowers are so cute! Thank you for letting us know what OTHER cartridges to use...that always helps! Can hardly wait to see your new blog!


    rissaflor atyahoo dotcom

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  14. KaylaAugust 11, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    super cute! I love the buttons on the flower centers. tfs

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  15. Dayna SabrinaAugust 11, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Oh I love these! I'm excited about getting this cartridge!

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  16. KateAugust 11, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    So cute! All those buttons look fabulous!

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  17. A Cup of Cold WaterAugust 11, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    I LOVE that cartridge but I am not a Circle member :(
    Thanks for sharing
    Susan

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  18. DEBBIE ORRAugust 11, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    These flowers are really really cute!

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  19. OCCricutAugust 11, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    LOVE how this turned out!!
    I also LOVE it when I have just the right colors (buttons) for a project...the crafting angels are with you! ;-)
    Thanks for sharing ... really like the idea of using the card feature! Brilliant!

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  20. DeneenAugust 11, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Pretty bouquet of flowers. Love how you used the buttons for the centers.

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  21. GaleAugust 11, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    So cute !....these would be cute in a frame as well!

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  22. DAugust 11, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    What a darling project! Can't wait to see your new blog design :)

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  23. loving3boys1girlAugust 11, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    So cute!!! Can't wait to see the new blog!

    ~Tracy
    blue.tacs @ yahoo dot com

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  24. CherylAugust 11, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    I love you flowers! Can't wait to see your new site!
    surfnfroggie

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  25. UnknownAugust 11, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    These are the coolest Flowers ever!! I love love love them and can not wait to start making them.
    BIG WOW!!! THANKS SO MUCH!

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  26. NitashaAugust 11, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Gorgeous bouquet! These would make a great teacher gift. Hmmm...maybe even making them as toppers to pens or pencils too...Thank you for the inspiration!

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  27. MirandaAugust 11, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Super cute flowers! Love the bright colors! TFS

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  28. TeriAugust 11, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Love these flowers! I do have one question, does the back of the flowers look like the front or just solid white? Thanks for the idea.

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  29. What Can I Do Today?August 11, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Love these flowers!

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  30. Linda Osterwise, DTAugust 11, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    What a cute set of flowers - it looks like the color of the petal is sandwiched in between the flower. How interesting! I love new ideas.

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  31. Pat N.August 11, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Adorable, love the buttons for the centers of the flowers--very nice!!--Pat N.

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  32. JackieAugust 11, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Love, Love, Love that bouquet of flowers. I made one years, I mean years back but never had the cart -it was freehand - can you imagine! ugh. This makes life simple and it comes out more beautiful! So lovely.

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  33. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Cute flower arraignment.
    DMcardmaker

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  34. AngelaAugust 11, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    That is SO pretty! Thanks for all the great ideas.

    Angela
    AngelaHarlow@live.com

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  35. Kris in AlaskaAugust 11, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I just love these flowers! So clever of you to take a card and make a bouquet! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  36. AmberAugust 11, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    I love the bright colors and buttons on the flowers. They are so cheerful that they would put a smile on anyones face.

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  37. Sparkly Scrap GirlAugust 11, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    So bright and cheerful!

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  38. SandyAugust 11, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Great idea for brightening a winter day!

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  39. EmilyAugust 11, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Beautiful! Great ideas with the buttons!

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  40. Luv 2 CreateAugust 11, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Can't wait for this cartridge to arrive. It was my top pick along with Philosophy. Cute flowers.
    Marcie

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  41. school labels mommyAugust 11, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    These flowers are so cute. My daughter loved looking at them.

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  42. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Oh what pretty flowers.Love all the little buttons you used on these. They make me smile.

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  43. GloriAugust 12, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    So creative and cheerful!! I just love this idea!!

    chilindra at att dot net

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  44. DebbyAugust 12, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    I love these flowers. Wish I could get this cartridge, it fits me to a T.
    angel hugs
    Debby

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  45. MarilynAugust 12, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Love it! The colors are great, the project is so perky! Thank you for sharing with us!

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  46. SallyPAugust 12, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Love the flower bouquet - fun yet pretty!

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  47. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Love the flowers. So many neat ideas so little time. Joan JSMK426@yahoo.com

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  48. Got2BCraftingAugust 12, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    What a fabulous bouquet! I can't wait until I get my Sophie cartridge! :)
    Lori

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  49. Kristen AnnAugust 12, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Great project! I'm bookmarking this one as I'd like to use it for an upcoming shower--perfect centerpieces. Thanks!

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  50. 1jazzymimiAugust 16, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    I like your new blog design!

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  51. Ohhh SnapAugust 16, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Love the bouquet! I'm thinking hot glue gunned is totally a word! I use it all the time :D. I can hardly wait to get Sophie!

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  52. Danka DooAugust 16, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Love the flowers. I made a similar arrangement (but no buttons) for end of year teacher gift. I created a second base cut but only adhered the sides and bottom. Then I slipped gift cards into the top each flower of the "bouquet" with just a little of the GC exposed.

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  53. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    LOVE these flowers! I have been spending extra time on paper flowers myselft lately and these are the best! Thanks for sharing!

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  54. Sue GouldAugust 17, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    What great flowers! Thanks!

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  55. AngelaAugust 17, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Clean new blog set up. Love it.

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  56. JekiscaAugust 18, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    I did something similar to these flowers for valentines day, however instead of using buttons I used a glue dot, hershey's kisses and reese's peanut butter cups.. super cute candy gift that was very well received! (I used the flower in the hello kitty greetings cartridge and another daisy one I honestly can't recall which cartridge that one was from off the top of my head.

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  57. AmandaAugust 18, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Love this, Joy!! I need to do something like this with one of these carts! My daughter would love it.

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  58. The Craftin MamaAugust 25, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    This came out soooo nice, I love it!! Thanks for sharing.

    Ildi-The Craftin Mama
    www.thecraftinmama.blogspot.com
    ildij3@verizon.net

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  59. AnnAugust 30, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    I knew when I saw this I had to make it with or without Sophie. I cut the flowers and used the polka dot and other paper and used Flower Shoppe petals at 3". Bought some Gerber daisies at a yard sale for the stems, buttons and bling so altogether I have less than $3 invested. Taking to my neice when I go for a visit. She will love them.
    Mstgane
    Ann

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