Monday, January 24, 2011

Creations by AR Template Release and Blog Hop

Hey Friends! It's Creations by AR blog hop time! Yipee! Come join in the fun! Check out blog hop details below. Creations by AR is releasing new templates today so be sure to stop by the store and check it out. One of the new releases is this totally, totally cute bird cage called Home Tweet Home!! OMG! I had so much fun creating this bird cage and it was super easy too!! I cut the file on designer using my Cricut and SCAL and added embellishments. . that's it! Super simple!!!

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EVENT
NEW Valentine's Day Templates at Creations by AR!

WHEN
Monday, January 24, 6:00 am (Pacific Time)

PRIZE
One winner per blog of a Valentine template of their choice.

Each designer will pick one random winner -- so leave a comment on each of the designer's blog hop post and you could be one of the lucky ones! Each designer will announce their winner on Wednesday, Jan 26. Okay, now go hoppin'!!!! Good luck

Don't forget to comment and hop on to the other designers' blogs!!!

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Amy Park
Andrea Budjack
Magdalena Cortez
Mandy Gill



Okay back to the cute bird cage! Depending on the size you cut the file, it can be tall or short. The height of my bird cage measures about 7 1/2 inch tall from the very top to bottom and 4" wide. If you don't have a cutting machine, a PDF file is also provided. As you can see in the photo, the top opens up so you can put a goody bag inside like I did. There's 2 types of top available.

This one is a "Heart Basket"! There is also a "Heart Box" being released. I'll create a project with it on another day. You're thinking "whoa. . .that's a lot of blings going on with you basket"! LOL! Yeah. . . .now that I'm into jewelry making, it was fitting to make a beaded handle! Why not? It's something different but you can add a ribbon if you don't want to go nuts and add all the beads. . .:)

There's an extra heart panel included in the files and in SCAL, I just embedded the heart to the center of the box template and cut it so it provides an opening to the front of my box. I then added acetate (overhead projector film) over the opening so it's see through. If you don't want an opening in the front, you can use the heart panel as a regular panel as a decorative feature to the front of the box.

Do you see how I created the heart at the top of the handle? Well, I had made the handle too long so I improvised! I twisted the wire and shaped the top into a heart. It wasn't what I originally planned to do but it worked out fine. I actually really like it!!


Creations by AR also has embellishments! This butterfly comes in a set of embellishments! They are super cute and they will add a perfect touch to your Valentine projects!!! Check out the embellishments: Click Here Don't forget to check out the new template releases as well and the other awesome files at Creations by AR!! There are a lot of cute ones!!!
Home Tweet Home
Isn't She Lovely Dress

Okay, that's it for now! I hope you'll play along in our blog hop! Have a beautiful Monday, everyone!!!


71 comments:

Gra Sandel said...

So cute this cage!!!!I love it!!!!!

Frances said...

Maria, I love all your projects, you are a very crafty person..Love it!Frances.

Amy, Ottawa, Canada said...

Maria, the details are lovely!

Linda Walsh said...

I've been following your site. Good luck with your name change and the directions your creative path will be taking you. I look forward to all your beautiful projects every time you post. Your bird house is so beautiful. I love it.

Karla HdezA said...

I love your proyect!!!

Scrappinkdally said...

Encantadoras cajitas. Muy lindas!!! Felicitaciones y muchas bendiciones!!!

lisa808 said...

Beautiful decorating of the projects!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous!

Thank you so much for sharing!!!

~Ola
okj83 at live dot com
zloe.blogspot.com

Jane Starr said...

Your projects are great! I especially love the handle on your heart box. It is so pretty, as is everything you've made.

Anonymous said...

LOVELY WORK!!!!! Your beadwork & crochet work REALLY ADD to personalize your work!!!!!!!!! LOVELY!!!! LOVELY!!!! :)

Becky Green of PCP! ( I have a hard time trying to get my comments to go through on many blogs! )

BlackBird said...

Great job.

Montse said...

Wonderful cage and lovely heart box. The flower beautiful.

terrie said...

very nice projects
thank you for sharing

Ginny said...

that bird cage is the greatest. I can think of so many things I would like to do with it. Thanks for your ideas.

Karen said...

Wow! I love the idea of using the bird cage as a gift cage! And the beaded handles are fabulous!

Debbie said...

I love the flowered paper you used on the birdcage and the beautiful crocheted flower! I feel like I am outside on a summers day with flowers all around and birds chirping. Love it!!!!!!! :)

Nikki Schmaltz said...

Beautiful work Maria. I love the papers on your birdcage and such intricate beading on your heart basket.

Rosita said...

I love all the work samples .... they look so beautiful

Thanks for sharing...

grass said...

que linda y colorida jaulita me gustó mucho felicidades!!!!!!!!!!

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Wow I really like your handle. You said that you didn't mean for this but It is very cute and sweet. Your Home sweet home is just adorable thankx for sharing.
Happy Valentine Day to you and yours. ;0)

ajyoyo said...

wow! you inspire me! The bird house you designed is amazing! I can't wait to make one! Thanks for sharing all your treasures!

Stamp n Fun with Debi said...

Love the beaded handle on your heart basket. Very unique.

mema said...

Thanks for sharing.
I love your projects..
Pam

bernietom47 said...

So sweet! Beautiful!
Blessings
Bernie

Chrissy said...

I love your birdcage-all those pretty embellishments make it really pop!

Juliana T said...

your projects are exquisite! Thanks for the inspiration.

Joyce said...

Love those flowers in the cage! Awesome idea with the beaded handles on the little heart box.

Unknown said...

like alot your projects they are all pretty
Love that butterfly so pretty thank for showing

Jacqs said...

Wow how talented are you! Love your colours, the embellishments you've chosen and especially the way you have cut the heart out in the basket. Good luck :)

Anne said...

super cute.. these little birdhouse are adorable I think... I love that you used a dual sided paper for the roof.. and that heart bag is so nicely detailed with the beads on the handles and the little butterfly on fron - well done... -anne-

Sue D said...

Fabulous bird cage and love the beading on your heart basket.

Ana said...

Dulces y adorables tus trabajos.Mucha suerte en el blog hop.

Anonymous said...

Stunning loved them all also like the crochet work.

Lizet Luna said...

SO CUTE!!!!
MUY BELLAS CREACIONES!! SUERTE ES EL BLOG HOP!

JayP said...

Your "home tweet home" is amazing! such lovely colours and the crochet flower sets it all off perfectly. Love it!
Beautiful heart shaped box too. Thanks for sharing both with us.

Jennifer McGee said...

Absolutely adorable projects Maria. I love the beaded handle on you Heart basket and your bird cage is very pretty.

Carito said...

Tus creaciones hermosas, me encantan!

Isabel said...

Divina!!!! las dos interpretaciones,
Pero lo que mas me gustó fue el corazon y sobre todo lo original de las manijas,
felicitaciones
hugs, isabel

Jackiekg said...

Your projects are all very nice and I really like the way you add embellishments.

La Miscelanea said...

Lovely projects.

Jo Draper said...

Love your heart basket and all the others too. These templates are great!

Debbie Fisher (debbiedee) said...

love these treat boxes!

Babe O'Mara said...

Love the handles on your projects. They are all really lovely. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us and for the chance to win.

Babe
youiesmom@att.net

Anonymous said...

Very pretty Maria. Just love that butterfly.

Amanda Hill said...

love the beading and detail on the heart bag.
TFS

Gwen P. said...

So cute how you made the handle of the heart box...orginal!! Nice work! TFS!

builderb said...

The new name of your blog certainly fits with what you are trying to convey, very inventive. The bright colors work nicely with your embellishments, like the delicate white gossamer butterfly. Enjoyed my visit and I'll bookmark your site-I will be back:)

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful projects! I love these templates!
DeniseB

Lisa Stewart said...

Love your bird house! It reminds me of a gazebo in a beautiful flower garden! Really pretty! Thanks for creating and sharing.

Donna said...

Gorgeous projects, Maria! Love the beads on the heart basket. Beautiful colors and lovely templates!

Patti B said...

Super projects. The handles on the heart box are too cute. Really sets it off.

Thanks for the hop

Claudia said...

Your creations are great! Thanks for the chance to win!

Melissa @ M Miranda Creations said...

Maria these are great! And I really like the handle on your heart basket. It really adds to the overall effect. It will be a real treasure for whomever you give it to.

Paulette said...

Great projects! Thanks for the chance to win! :)

Teresa said...

These are great projects. Your bird house is so colorful and I really like the handle on your basket. Really cute.

Golda said...

Oh, so pretty. I love all the beads and jewels.

Laura said...

WOW!! is so cute!!! love this colors and fall in love the butterfly!!

Thanks for sharing!!

scrapsnsuch@gmail.com said...

What beautiful creations! The bird cage template is sooo creative.

paintedlady89 said...

It's great to see how different each designers project comes out with the same templates. Thanks for the invite.
Gigi

Anonymous said...

Really love your work...great colours on your bird cage. Helen

Inge Bungart said...

Great templates and beautiful work.

Unknown said...

Hey Maria! Your birdie cage is AMAZING! I LOVE the papers you used and the colors are so happy. Thanks so much for for doing such a fabulous job with the cage. Also, the color of the heart basket and the handle you made are awesome. Thanks so much for the fabulous job you did on such short notice!!! You da bomb!

Unknown said...

Love the heart - the work is sooo beautiful xx

Agus said...

woow your project is super sweet, and the details are awesome (:

Juana Elena said...

gorgeous templates Maria,Congratulations!!!!! Beautiful....

Lolis said...

All your projects are beautiful. You always leave your special touch to everything you make!! TFS

Charlene said...

I love how colorful your birdcages are! And that beaded handle is so gorgeous! It must have taken you a while to make it. It would be such a lovely gift for someone to really enjoy! TFS!

Amanda said...

ooh what a fab bird cage - can think of so many uses for this

Kristin said...

Wow! Beautiful!! Loved your birdcage especially, that crocheted flower is a lovely touch. Great job!

Claire said...

The heart is stunning so different to the other girls makes. The birdhouse looks so fresh and it makes a perfect holder for a present to a crafty friend.
Claire xxx

ROCIO'S PLACE said...

what a inspiring place to visit, great projects

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