January 3, 2014

What is our design team up to? Bo Bunny: Zip a Dee Doodle

Debbie has done it again, another beautiful work of art using Bo Bunny:  Zip a Dee Doodle paper. She has included a step by step tutorial and a thorough list of supplies for you to use. We have all the materials in the store for you to build your own album and wall hanging.

Design Team Member Debbie created another beautiful wall art. Design Team Member Debbie created another beautiful wall art.

Feature Product Line:

Bo Bunny:  Zip a Dee Doodle Paper Line

Supply’s Used:

1 – Sheet 12”X12” Zip a Dee Doodle – Journal Sheet

1 – Sheet 12”X12” Zip a Dee Doodle Sheet

1 – Package of Bella Blvd Feathers – Surf and Turf
5 – Crystal or Pearl Head Pins
1 – 12″x12″ Burlap Sheet – Canvas Home Basics
1 – 12″x12″ Cardboard – fray edges

18″ – Ribbon

Wire and Bead for Tassel

Adhesive, Pop Dots, Scor Tape, etc.

Process:


  • 1 – Sheet Zip a Dee Doodle:  Cut out all the flowers, stems, buds and butterflies.  Use everything even the half flowers as filler under the bottom layers. (save to the end)

  • 1 – Sheet Zip a Dee Doodle Journal Sheet:  Cut out right side of the sheet as the focal point of project (approx 5 1/2″ x 11 1/2″) use this as a template (mirror it) on the cardboard for size. Leave about 1″ – 2″ beyond cardboard to be able to hand fray the edges.

  • Dry Brush Cardboard with white gesso and let dry. 

  • Lay burlap over cardboard and fray edges, glue down. Save fray strands to make the tassels

  • Tassel: gather the burlap frays and fold over the wire. Basic wrap and ring with the wire to your desired look. Add accent beads to your liking.

  • Add ribbon on top. Punch hole thru the cardboard. 

  • Double up wire to create a large jump ring use balance of wire to wrap over folded ribbon

  • Fray Edges of the Ribbon

  • Start overlaying your cut out flowers, stems, buds.  Direct glue some of the half-cuts and raise and pop dot as needed for the collage. 

  • Pin in Crystal Head pins for accent. 

  • Add feathers at the end…

Total Time: 1hr

Check out the coordinating album also made using Bo Bunny:  Zip a Dee Doodle.

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Total Time: 1hr 


What is our design team up to? Bo Bunny: Zip a Dee Doodle

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