Today is the day! It's September 1st and it's release day for Sister Stamps! Yay!!! Before I get to my last and final project, I just want to say thank you Jenny for giving me this opportunity to participate in your release of these kawaii images. What a privilege and honor to work along side you, Denise, and Debi! Arigato, arigato! :)
Ok, I saved this one for last since it took me some time to put together. I worked on this project for days . . . I could have finished it all in the same day, but hey, I got 3 kids, a busy schedule and very little time to myself. I'm so glad I finished and I get to share it with you! Here's my project:
This is an Explosion Box. I've made these before, but wanted to try this topper. My sweet blogging friend Kris did a wonderful tutorial on how she made her top. Click {HERE} for Kris' tutorial.
Once the lid is taken off, this is what the inside looks like. There she is, Ayako! She's the last of the 4 images being released today! The sentiment from SU says, "Happiness Always".
Here's a top view to show you the floating cherry blossoms. I cut clear acetate in a spiral, attached one end to a panel and attach the opposite end to the trellis. Yep, created a scene for Ayako. The trellis was made using the MS Garden Trellis border punch. I added some grass as well.
Ayako and the butterfly (from the Kiyomi stamp) were propped up with more acetate. I have to mention that I colored Ayako's hair black, but I've added a tinge of BV08. I remember my grandmother having a purple tinge in her all white hair. Don't know if it was from the chemicals in the hair products she used or if it was her trying to be a hip grandmama! :)
Well, I'm so happy to have shared my creations with you . . . now go out and grab your Sister Stamps! :) There are numerous locations on which to purchase them. Don't forget to click on over to Debi's blog. She has more CANDY to give away! Thank you for sticking it out with me the whole week long. C u back here tomorrow . . . it's TGF - Farm Fresh time! :)
