Saturday, February 25, 2012

**Flying Unicorn Make It Work Blog Hop**



Welcome to the Flying Unicorn Make it Work! Blog Hop. We’re so happy that you’ve joined us! The Hop starts at the Flying Unicorn blog, so if you didn’t start there, hop on over to this link and get started so that you don’t miss anything! I’ll see you back here in a bit!

 Now I would like to share my LO that I did for the hop along with some close ups. Each CT member was to pick a designer for inspiration and then make a project or LO from this inspiration. I chose as my designer Dolce and Gabbana. I really am new to the high end fashion industry so this was very exciting to me. D&G are amazing designers and a little edgy, but that was Ok for me. I picked out pieces of their designs and came out with a piece that I was very happy with. First let me show you the pieces that I found on the web for inspiration to work with.

They have pleats, lace and lacing. That I thought to myself hummm... I think I can work with this! Not to mention the colors worked ever so well with the awesome PP that I just got from the Flying Unicorn store!! The new line out from Fabscraps called Classic Collection! The colors just went together like peas and carrots!! Here is my LO that I did.


Yes I even made the ribbon out of the "Black Lace" from Fabscraps. I saw in D&G's designs many things that we do as scrappers. Stitching, lace, lacing and pleats. A through in a little edginess just for good measure. Not to much tho this is my DD in the LO so I kept that under control!! LOL

I used my MS punch around the LO and the heart shape lacy punch. I made the pleats out of CS and ribbon. The other PP that I used was also from the same collection they are "classic flower" that is at the bottom and a little below the lacing. Also "Classic Red Bird" Middle and "Classic Rhythm". All the flowers I used other than my big hand made one that has my DD in the center, you can find in the Flying Unicorn store. They are Flying Unicorn brand Collection is the Victorian Garden "Fairy White" and "Fairy Tan". I also used one of the new MH flowers. We just got a new shipment of these in the Flying Unicorn store!! I used the small Petaloo flowers called Canterbury Forgetme nots they are the Beige/Brown/Sage little blooms and the little roses are Flying Unicorn brand as well. Butterflies are Lisa Gregory's and the butterfly trails are EKsuccess. Now for a few close ups..
This is the lacing that I done and you can see my hand stitching as well.. I don't do this very often but it was worth it for this LO!
My title is "Couture" I thought it fit my DD well because she is defiantly "one of a kind"! LOL the lettering is EKsuccess as well. You can see my hand made pleats. I just took a piece of CS and laid it in front of my ruler and marked the 1/4 and inch mark all the way down. I then took and folded the CS after I scored it first using my marks that I made. Took a tape runner attached the ribbon and refolded it taped the back to hold the creases and attached. Last close up.
Here is a close up of the Yummy blooms!! Just had to show ya!!



There is a reason that the Creative Team members are all featuring fashion on their blogs during this hop. This is just a preview of the fun we are going to have in March during our Haute Couture at the Unicorn Ritz challenges! Wait until you see the OTP project, it is so fabulous. Hmmmm, what is haute couture, anyway?

“The term "haute couture" is French. Haute means "high" or "elegant." Couture literally means "sewing," but has come to indicate the business of designing, creating, and selling custom-made, high fashion women's clothes.


 To be called a haute couture house, a business must belong to the Syndical Chamber for Haute Couture in Paris, which is regulated by the French Department of Industry. Members must employ 15 or more people and present their collections twice a year. Each presentation must include at least 35 separate outfits for day and eveningwear." (For more information see What is Haute Couture by David Johnson.http://www.infoplease.com/spot/fashionside1.html)


 I can’t wait for the March kit reveal. You are going to love it because it is the best ever!! Just to wet your appetite, here are a few sneaks from Maggi, can you hardly wait to see it?
The March kit will reveal on March 3rd at midnight. Be sure to join us in the forums for some high fashion, Unicorn style all during the month of March!

 Back to the blog hop! There will be a grand prize awarded to one lucky person who visits, becomes a follower and leaves a message at all the Creative Team member blogs and the Flying Unicorn Facebook page AND each CT member will also be randomly selecting someone to win a RAK so you will have 9 chances to win!! Here is the RAK that you could when from my blog.

 Yummy isn't it!!

 If you came to my blog from Shona's blog, then you are on the right track. Below are links to all the stops on the blog hop. The next stop is at Tracey's blog, Just click her name and it will take you there.

 Thanks for visiting me, be sure to leave a comment and become a follower (if your not already) so I can enter you in my random drawing for my RAK.

Make It Work! Flying Unicorn Blog Hop

 Each of our designers will be revealing a very fashionable project on their blog that they’ve designed just for the blog hop. You know how we like to give fun “stuff” away, so of course, there will be RAKs awarded randomly to one lucky visitor of each blog. You will need to be a follower of the blog and leave a comment to be eligible for the blog RAK.

 After becoming a follower (if you are not already) and leaving a comment on each of our creative teams’ blogs, be sure to leave a comment here telling us you’ve visited all the blogs on the blog hop so that we’ll know to enter your name in the very special grand prize drawing that The Grand Unicorn has assembled just for you! (The grand prize winner will be announced in this forum on Monday and the individual blog RAK winners will be announced on each blog. As always, you will have 7days to claim your prize by PMing your mailing address to Alda). In addition to revealing their fashionable creations made just for this blog hop, the creative team will be posting sneak peeks of the March kit on their blogs. We’re also going to tell you something about the wonderful projects we have planned for you in March. Trust me; you are not going to want to miss this. We are all over the moon excited about our March plans that we’ve been working on for a couple months now!

•Flying Unicorn blog-Alda (note you leave your comment on the Flying Unicorn Facebook page)
•Denise
•Frank
•Helene
•Laura
•Maggi
•Shona
•Tammy
Tracey
•The Flying Unicorn Forum final stop on the hop, NOTE: You must check in here to be eligible for the grand prize.

 Oh and speaking of the Grand prize!! This is the most amazing prize I have ever seen!!!! Check it out!


Thank you all again and good luck!












42 comments:

  1. WOW!!!!!!! that is just so amazing and that center flower around the photo...LOVE!!!!

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  2. Stunning! I don't know what else to say...these colors are FABULOUS!! And the hand stitching is just gorgeous! Wonderful work!

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  3. The whole layout is amazing! Gorgeous details!

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  4. That layout is beyond awesome .. maybe my all-time fave of yours!

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  5. WOW Tammy...GORGEOUS!!! JAW DROPPING GORGEOUS!

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  6. So glad to become a follower of your blog! I love the colors you used here and there are so many great techniques that I'd really love to try!

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  7. love all of the details..turned into a gorgeous layout! wow!

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  8. Wow,wow,wow! So many techniques on one page that add up to a mini work of art!

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  9. Wow.. I love the pops of black and lacing on your layout

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  10. Hmm....I am at loss for words. Your layout is absolutely gorgeous. I like your interpretation of the adverts and the way you centred the photo around the bloom. Very beautifully done.

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  11. Oh my God Tammy
    is absolute gorgeous, really really love it!
    xx
    Leila

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  12. Tammy, I'm blown away by your creativity and your talent!!!! This is totally gorgeous!!! (And so is your DD!!!!)

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  13. This layout is amazing Tammy, love the colors, punchwork, the photo, the lacing...just amazing!

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  14. Amazing layout, love how you used some great techniques. Going to be great being a follower of your blog.

    What an awesome RAK as well.

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  15. The details of your page are amazing. Love the flower frame of the photo and the gorgeous lacework! I'm now a follower!

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  16. Tammy, your layout is simply devine!!! Wow, on the pleats and the flowers. Love that big flower around your daughter's pic!!

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  17. What an outstanding job you did on this gorgeous lo Tammy!!! Such beautiful detail all over the page!I love it all. Thanks for the chance to win some goodies!!!

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  18. I LOVE D&G and I gotta say I adore your layout!!! So much beauty, and so many details! So gorgeous!

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  19. Such a pretty LO - love all the stitching and your ribbon lacing!

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  20. Oh Tammy, what a lovely LO and phot of your daughter! Love the lacing!!

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  21. What a brilliant way to frame the picture and those blooms are lovely

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  22. Tammy me love!!!!! WOW!~ Girl you put your heart and soul into the LO,and it shows! So love each and every square inch, and detail! You rock me love!

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  23. Wow Tammy -your creativity just keeps going. I love the way you used the colors for Dolce. There is no doubt that you hit this one right on the head. It is so stunning with the colors and all the detail. You are going to have to give me private lessons.

    Patti

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  24. Very cool layout, I love pink too! See you soon!

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  25. Your details are amazing and that pop of red just GORGEOUS! So happy to follow you now too!

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  26. Very chic LO, Tammmy--love that lacing bit!

    Yep, now following you, and thank you for the chance at a fun RAK!

    :)

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  27. new follower and i adore this layout. It's fabulous darling!

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  28. Happy to be a new follower! Love your layout..the details are delicious!

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  29. This is very pretty. Love the lacing ad the flowery frame.

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  30. Gorgeous lo and I'm now a new followers! Thanks so much for the HOP!

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  31. Tammy!! Way to represent the Show-Me State!! This is SO impressive!! Wowsa, love the stitching and love the laces and the best part is the pleating. Perfect!

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  32. Black and red! My favorite colors. There needs to be more red in life. Paprika Thyme

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  33. LOVE the layout...very beautiful. Happy to be a new follower! :)

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  34. Tammy! This is beyond gorgeous!! There are so many things PERFECT about it! OMW, I gotta go look at it again!

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  35. WOW Tammy, you've outdone yourself with this one! Love the sexy, edgy design and colors. Beautifully done!

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  36. Wow...love your beautiful creation! Stunning work!

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  37. Hi Tammy :)
    I'm speechless! This is really fashion on canvas, I mean layout! Great job on the lacing, awesome handstitching, fabulous big center flower, great punch work, lovely color combo......you just motivated me to keep on scrapping! Thanks and good job Tammy!
    Hugs,
    Asmah

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  38. Beautiful page Tammy! I love your big flower around your photo! I LOVE the colors!!

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  39. Hi Tammy! It is so nice to meet you here on your blog! The page your made is absolutely stunning! I love the edgy style of D&G, and you captured it beautifully on your amazing layout!!! All of the little details flow together beautifully! And I also love your blog, too! Thanks so much!!!!!

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  40. Dear Tammy, I love the D & G page!!! I love the use of all the goodies. I think you got it just right. Love it very much.

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  41. So so stunning! Tammy you are just one awesome scrapper! Love it! I'm getting more and more excited about the March Flying Unicorn's kit as we go. I was already anxious to get it..now I am even more so! What great inspiration!

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