Hi, I've been inspired by this image and a blog post with a Thanksgiving centerpiece that my friend, Jenee, shared with me. The image i used is called "Thanks Squared" and can be found
here.
What i did:
I printed the image 3 times once using white cardstock, metallic brown cardstock and metallic red cardstock. I cut out the image and decided not to use the "thanks". I stamped the white cardstock turkey image using a "letter writing" stamp. Then i colored in the beak, and striped feathers. I added a dotted colored background. Next i paper pieced the turkey and feathers.
Using my cricut i cut out various leaves and an acorn and a lattice band. I took out my battery operated candle and a glass plate i had purchased at a charity shop to use for a craft. I decorated the lattice band with the turkey and leaves. Then i flipped the plate upside down because the base was the perfect size for my candle. I added the leaves and acorns on the plate. No worries about the candle catching the paper on fire using the battery operated one.
Leaf and band measurements:
Green leaf- Disney Mickey & Friends cart- 3" high (gypsy)
Yellow leaf- Disney Dreams com true- 2.50" high (gypsy)
Acorns- Doodlecharms- 1.94" high (gypsy)
Red Maple leaf- Designers Calendar- 2.75" high (gypsy)
Lattice band- MS Elegant cake- 11.50" x 1.90" (gypsy)
I have made a video showing how i made this centerpiece
here.
Challenges:
My Sheri Crafts- Be Thankful
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge- Use a digital image
Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge- Paper Piecing
Whimsical Designs- Happy Turkey day