Friday, December 11, 2009

Its a Rusty Pickle Blog Hop!!!!

Prepare to be inspired :)

Its time for a holiday blog hop with the Rusty Pickle Chefs! If you have arrived here by chance and would like to start at the beginning, check out the Rusty Pickle blog, and dont forget to leave a comment on the RP blog about your favorite project on the blog hop for a fabulous picklicious prize. Before I start I would like to ask everyone for their thoughts and prayers for a fellow chef, Rachelle and her family. Rachelle's husband was in a major car accident a few days ago and has been in critical condition, he showed some improvement last night, so hopefully that will continue.

My project came about via a discarded mat from a frame I bought. I didnt need the mat but I kept it thinking that I could probably do something with it....it didnt sit long :) You could do this with any mat, they are realitivily inexpensive and a sturdy base to work from. This is my Joy wall hanging:



I used the Rusty Pickle Snowflakes & Mittens line, Alpha Cardboard, buttons and fabric and chipboard. Other products used: Stickles, Glimmer Mist and Dew Drops.

Some quick instructions are:
Cover mat with paper.
Tie fabric, or ribbon around the top of the frame to use as the hanger.
Apply paper to the back of the frame to cover the opening.
Decorate the outside of the frame as you wish.

****Bonus****
Leave a comment on this blog post for a chance, actually two chances, to win one of the ornaments I made with the Rusty Pickle line White Christmas and the Grinch-Mas chipboard ornaments!





Dont forget to leave a comment :)
Now you are ready to move on to Pamela's Blog and a big dose of eye candy....I love her work :)

Thanks for stopping by!!!
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81 comments:

  1. Ann CicilieDecember 11, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    First of all: My warmest thoughts to Rachelles husband! I hope his improvements will continue, and I'm wishing them a merry christmas.

    Thank you for the project inspiration :) Those colors sure brings joy :)

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  2. LizDecember 11, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    Clever Julie I love them

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  3. sarahDecember 11, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    awesome project!!! so creative!!

    hugs,
    sarah.

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  4. Rhonda Van GinkelDecember 11, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    Prayers going out for Rachelle's husband and their family!

    I love your idea to reuse that mat and your ornaments are adorable! Those buttons are perfect!!

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  5. Jill PDecember 11, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Love the ornaments. Very creative!

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  6. PamSpradlinDecember 11, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    Cute projects. Rachelle's husband and family are in our prayers.

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  7. VAWMDecember 11, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    I love the frame1 It is adorable!
    Thanks so much for sharing!

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  8. {VICKI}December 11, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Great projects
    Thanks for sharing

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  9. AnneliDecember 11, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    I luuuuuvvv the ornaments! Thanks for sharing

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  10. PaolaEttaDecember 11, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    great projects I love them!
    all my prayers to Rachelle's family.

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  11. Boni Boutelle-JonesDecember 11, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    oh what beautiful projects - all of them. The vintage feel is very warm and inviting!! Our family prayers include Rachelle and her family!!

    Have a Merry Christmas!

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  12. RissaDecember 11, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    big ((hugs)) go out to her family. What cute ornaments :) thanks for the chance to win!

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  13. Bumbles and Fairy-TalesDecember 11, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    What brilliant and inspiring projects! I'm loving all those buttons :)

    TFS! ~ margie

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  14. JulesDecember 11, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    Gorgeous projects Julie Love them all...I love that christmas paper it is gorgeous.

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  15. BertaDecember 11, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    I can't believe how many of those mats I have tossed over the years. Great idea! Beautiful job! And I really love your trees ornament...too cute!

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  16. Kristi December 11, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Great Job Julie!! I love them all.

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  17. ChrisDecember 11, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    loving your ornaments!

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  18. NicoleDecember 11, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    Great job. Love the wall hanging! Love these papers.

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  19. RenayDecember 11, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    What a great use of "unscrappy" stuff for a scrap project! Your ornaments are so so so pretty! Thanks for the chance!

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  20. KimDecember 11, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    love the grinchmas ornaments! they make me so happy! especially the buttons :)

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  21. AnonymousDecember 11, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    Hi Julie, your work is always such a joy and I love these Chrissy projects, so beautiful, I feel I want to do some Chrissy stuff right now as a result, thanks for insiring me, Tiff :):):):):):):)

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  22. silviaDecember 11, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    Glad to hear that there is some improvement in Rachelle's DH's condition. I will keep them in my prayers.

    Gorgeous ornaments!!!

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  23. laterg8rDecember 11, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    love the dewdrops on the joy :D

    great ornaments :D

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  24. Sarah LouiseDecember 11, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    Fantastic creations Julie, well done

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  25. Heidi E.December 11, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    What a great idea for the mats.. I have already thrown them away.. Won't anymore..

    Love the ornaments.. they are so adorable.. I may have to scraplift them :)

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  26. @JoyceCasaldiDecember 11, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    Love all the buttons!

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  27. Lisa aka RainingDecember 11, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Love the wall hanging and ornaments!

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  28. ScrapbookMaryDecember 11, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    I love how you used the buttons on these projects! Thanks for sharing! Mary

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  29. UnknownDecember 11, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    Rachelle's family is in my thoughts and prayers. I wish her hubby a speedy recovery.

    Great projects! I've never thought of using those mats before. I love your ornaments!

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  30. KerrynFDecember 11, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    Beautiful work, love the buttons

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  31. ColleenDecember 11, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    love how you were able to recycle.

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  32. LaurajeanDecember 11, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    OMG Julie...these are ALL gorgeous girl...I'm lovin' your ornaments!!!
    Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

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  33. AmesOxDecember 11, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    I just love your use of buttons, so cute!

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  34. JPScrapsDecember 11, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    Praying for a quick recovery for Rachelle's husband.

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  35. BethDecember 11, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    They are absolutely adorable! Love all the buttons.

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  36. scrappinlilDecember 11, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    Well first I want to say that my prayers are with Rachelle and her family ..I am hoping her husband recovers from the accident...2nd I would love to say wow...this is so beautiful....thanks for the chance to win....TFS

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  37. Kristi B.December 11, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    I'm lovin' all 3 of these projects! Your use of the discarded photo mat is such a great idea. Thanks for sharing. :)

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  38. BethW7372December 11, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    Love your project and would love to win your giveaway.

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  39. audrey g.December 11, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    What wonderful projects! Love them!

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  40. LeeDecember 11, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    What great gift ideas!! Thanks for sharing.

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  41. ShannonDecember 11, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    Love the ornament! Many prayers to Rachelle and her husband. What a terrible thing to have happen!!

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  42. LOLenaDecember 12, 2009 at 2:55 AM

    Praying for your fellow chef's husband. What an awful thing to happen at this time of yr.
    Love your JOY wall hanging and your ornaments. You are talented!

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  43. KatieDecember 12, 2009 at 4:07 AM

    What a great way to use an old mat. So cute!
    Prayers going out for Rachelle & her hubby.

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  44. BeateDecember 12, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    How cute is that? PS. I love love, love your blog skin. Super cute!

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  45. Jodi_EDecember 12, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    Love the leftovers Julie. Too cute.

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  46. T.A.M.December 12, 2009 at 6:06 AM

    love the green project!I think i have some mats to pull out. cute ornaments!TFS!

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  47. Dawn Gallop🐝December 12, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    Wonderful Julie, stunning pieces of art!! Perfect! Loving all your digital work here!! Amazing!! Take care and Happy Holidays, Dawn

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  48. AScrappersDelightDecember 12, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    Julie,
    Your ornaments are FAB (as are all your projects so I am not surprised =)

    Prayers sent for Rachelle's family!

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  49. Abby and BrendaDecember 12, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    I have so many of these mats - I keep thinking I should do something with them, but haven't had the inspiration to do so until now! Great project and such adorable ornaments!

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  50. Star RorkDecember 12, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    That wall hanging is so bright & fun, and so ornaments are beautiful, so much detail!

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  51. connieDecember 12, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    Cute projects and love the ornaments.

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  52. ScrappinraiderfanDecember 12, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    First off prayers to Rachelle and her family. Second off I love your ornaments! I hope you don't mind if I lift a few ideas off them. They are adorable.

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  53. Nikki LoveDecember 12, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    Prayers being sent for Rachelle's husband and their family.
    Stunning creations!!! would love to win ANY of them :)

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  54. Heather PlankDecember 12, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    I love those ornaments! They are adorable!!!! Would be thrilled to own one of those! The wall hanging is neat and what a good idea - I usually throw those mats away! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  55. ReginaDecember 12, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    I am loving all 3 projects! great idea to use the photo mat! I have several floating around here that I just didn't want to get rid of

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  56. Janet's JoyDecember 12, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    Love the ornaments!

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  57. vixenDecember 12, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    your creations are just wonderful, i love the brightmeness of them.

    have a wonderful xmas
    from vixen :)

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  58. SherriDecember 12, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    These are gorgeous! I love everything!

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  59. Pam AKA: picnicDecember 12, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    OMG what cute, cute stuff... great ides here on this blog hop...
    TFS

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  60. jellybeanDecember 12, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    love your ornaments!


    I will keep Rachelle, her husband, and her family in my prayers.

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  61. 🌈🌈🌈December 12, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    Love the mat idea, and those ornaments are just too darn cute!!
    Thanx for the holiday inspiration!

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  62. Tarnished RoseDecember 12, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    I love the ornaments. They would look so good hanging around my house LOL.

    Merry Christmas~
    Marilyn

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  63. Lynn StevensDecember 12, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    cute frame but your ornaments are delish! I Like the way you cook up your designs!

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  64. Card CropperDecember 12, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    I really like the color and glimmer. Nicely done. And your ornaments are wonderful.

    We'll be thinking of Rachelle and her family!

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  65. mommyof5kidzDecember 12, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    Great idea for the un~needed photo mat! Oh...ans your ornaments are totally ADORABLE!!!!

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  66. SdenisonTDecember 12, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    Ok. The frame is cute but the ornaments are fabulous! I love them both!

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  67. Amy MyersDecember 13, 2009 at 3:37 AM

    I'll keep Rachelle and her family in my prayers. I hope her husband continues to show improvement.

    What a great idea to use the mat. I always end up throwing those away. I can't wait to get another one now and make my own wall hanging!

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  68. jjindpDecember 13, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    I love recycling idea and I have spare mats that I haven't discarded. Thanks for the "green" idea and they are beautiful by the way.

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  69. GrannyCharlotteDecember 13, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    I just love blog hopping. I have found so many neat sites doing this. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas. I love the frame idea!! Merry Christmas!! I hope your friend's husband gets better soon.
    c1130cc@bellsouth.net

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  70. SueDecember 13, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    Too darned cute! I am feeling terribly inadequate taking this "hop" but also inspired to do better! Love it!

    Sue

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  71. LisaNRoxyDecember 13, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Your ornaments are too cute and I love the Joy plaque! Great job Julie!!

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  72. SandieDecember 13, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    Very cute! Love that joy plaque. Great idea for that mat. My prayers for Rachelle and her hubby.

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  73. AnonymousDecember 13, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Great use of trash Sunshine! Love your ornaments!

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  74. ANGIEDecember 13, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    Love the ornaments!

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  75. NoeleenDecember 13, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    awesome julie! of course you know i love the button cluster:)

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  76. Sally CranneyDecember 13, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    What a fabulous idea! I never would have thought to do this with them and I love the idea!

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  77. ladyobieDecember 13, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    I love the ornaments.

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  78. PammejoDecember 13, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    cute, cute, cute

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  79. EvaDecember 13, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    Julie, your projects are soooo gorgeous!!! Total eye candy!

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  80. MelissaDecember 13, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    Thanks for sharing your projects! It's always neat to see what people can do with the same products!

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  81. AnonymousDecember 14, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    Hey Julie,
    Just stopping by. Cute, cute projects!

    I hope you've submitting to Paper Crafts. You have a nice style. Would love to open up the magazine and see lots of your work in it!

    Have a great week!

    Teri
    Paper Crafts Go-to-Gal

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