Beach-y Wreath with Eileen Hull

Hello there! I'm starting to get the itch to create fall projects but I still have some summer creativity left in me! ;-) I have a beach theme going for my home summer decor and I needed a new wreath for my front door. A few weeks ago, Eileen Hull was inspired to use her Blends 2 inks and embossing powders to color sea shells. That inspired me in the creation of my new door wreath! It was really easy.

The actual wreath is a twig wreath from the craft store
that I lightly spray painted with white paint.

I started out with coloring the shells. I used a stylus with blending sponge to apply color just where I wanted it. I dried it with my heat gun.

Once I had colored and dried the shell and starfish, I went back with the clear ink (super strong for embossing!!) and added it on the parts I wanted the embossing powder to stick to.

I also die cut Paper Leather (the pink branches) and regular heavy cardstock (the 'seaweed'). The seaweed cuts I covered with clear ink and embossed with Aqua Splash powder.

Once I had all the parts prepared I went to town with my glue gun and put it all together. For a final step, I gave the whole wreath a spray with Glitter Dust to give it a bit of sparkle.

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Dies:
Sizzix
Sand & Sea ( Sizzix / SB )
Branch with Leaves & Flower (657241) - retired
Seaweed, Coral & Wave (660349) - retired

Other:

Eileen Hull Clearsnap Blends 2 inks - Pansy, Melon, Sunshine, Clear
Stylus and blending sponge tips
Eileen Hull Molten Dimensions Embossing Powder - Aqua Splash, Polished Silver, Golden Rod
Paper Leather - Pink
Glitter Dust

decorative fish net
seashell/starfish
twig wreath
white spray paint


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Summer Fun with Sizzix – Pirate Adventure ATB

I can't believe how fast June is zipping by! Enjoy these summer days while they last! You still have a few days to join in Eileen Hull's June Art with Heart Challenge – Summer Fun with Sizzix. You could have a chance to win a great prize. (Seriously, everyone is on vacation or something and there is ONE entry right now! Go enter a project!) I created a beachy summertime adventure ATB. What child hasn't dreamed of digging up pirate treasure on their trip to the shore?

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"X" marks the spot! The sand is a Tim Holtz recipe he shared on his July tag last year. It's a clever mix of embossing powders and Glossy Accents.

Thanks for stopping by! Please do go and check out the challenge posts on Eileen's blog. The team has been sharing so many wonderful projects. You will surely be inspired. =)

Many of the supplies I used for this project can be found at Inspiration Emporium. Follow the links below and use my code JUICE at Inspiration Emporium to save 10% if you go shopping there. I will also point out that US shipping is always $5 and international shipping is just $10 at IE. ;-)

Sizzix ScoreBoards XL Die - Block/Cube/Bank, 3-D	Mini Sand & Sea	Sizzix - Sizzlits Decorative Strip Dies - Spring Greenery	Holiday Greens	Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Festive Greenery	Handwritten Journey
Sizzix Little Sizzles - 6" x 13" Mat Board Pack, 6 Assorted Sheets	Tim Holtz Collection Stencils - THS002 - Bubble	Tim Holtz - Distress Stains - Gathered Twigs	Plastic Skull Pirate Coins	4031 Mermaid Cradling Seal	Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Chipped Sapphire
Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Forest Moss	Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Brushed Corduroy	Distress Ink Pads - Mermaid Lagoon	Tim Holtz - Distress Ink Pads - Rusty Hinge	Adirondack Dye Ink Pads - Red Pepper	Archival #0 Pad - Jet Black
Inkssentials - Glossy Accents	UTEE - 8 oz - Clear	Tim Holtz - Distress Embossing Powders - Antique Linen	Tim Holtz - Distress Embossing Powders - Black Soot	Tim Holtz - Distress Glitter - Antique Linen	Tim Holtz Distress Paints - Black Soot
Tim Holtz Distress Paints - Wild Honey	Tim Holtz Distress Paints - Antique Linen	Tim Holtz - Distress Paints - Aged Mahogany	Deco Art Media Modeling Paste, 4-Ounce, Black

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