tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-326843172026-05-22T17:00:16.749-04:00...cheerful ramblings and amusing thoughts...dawnmercedeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02144496853296433809noreply@blogger.comBlogger2965125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32684317.post-76333935539835280602022-02-08T00:00:00.001-05:002022-02-08T00:00:00.219-05:00

If you stopped by yesterday, I posted a casual floral card.Today, we go to the elegant side of Eyelet Outlet's Paper Flowers.Bling them up with multiple layers and bling!Supplies:Paper FlowersFancy Bling StripsFoil WashiBumpy Bling

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Eyelet Outlet Paper Flowers are as fresh as a daisy! Couple them with bright colored Enamel Dots!See you soon!Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up! 

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There are many techniques that you may use in you paper crafting projects.One is called Bargello.  Traditionally, you cut patterned papers in to strips. Adhere the strips to a piece of paper. Turn the paper 180 degrees, and then cut more strips. These new strips, cut against the grain of the original strips, are adhered to paper again, but in a slightly different position.Here I used washi

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Eyelet Outlet's decorative brads lend a bit of whimsy to your cards and scrapbook pages.Take a plain sun and give it a personality with these Sunglass Brads!Supplies:Sunglass Brads - DarkPearl BlingBling StripsIf you are getting this storm tonight, remember the sun will come out...in a few days! hahaDawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up 

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 Tired of the winter blahs and grey days?Create your own sunshine and rainbows with Eyelet Outlet Bling Strips this winter.We also have Fancy Bling Strips.Our glitter washi tape comes in a variety of widths.Here I used silver to create the border. It's a great way to create a border, without adding to the bulk of your page or card.Wishing YOU a wonderful day!Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up.

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Eyelet Outlet has an amazing selection of Sticky Backed Bling.Check out all the colors and styles HERE.All the colors of the rainbow...various shapes, different sizes...Which will all look fantastic on your craft projects.They take center stage on this friendship card!We treasure our FANS!Post your creations on the Eyelet Outlet Fans Page.Hope you have a sparkle in your eye today!!Dawn Mercedes,

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So many of my friends vacationed in Maine last summer.Here is my hommage to their travels!I'm sure my sister is going to love it!Supplies:Pearl BlingCrab & Lobster BradsShell BradsWhere are you traveling to in 2022?Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up! 

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With Valentines Day just around the corner, be sure to remember all your galentines with cards and treats for your favorite pals!Supplies:SequinsEnamel HeartsTropical BirdsGlitter Washi TapeThanks for perching on our blog today!Dawn Mercedes of Sunnyside Up. 

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Warm up with Eyelet Outlet!Supplies:Knitting BradsEnamel HeartsThanks for popping in today!Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up 

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 This dishes are done and there are plenty of left overs in the fridge.It's time to get your craft on and create your holiday cards.Here are 3 more ideas to consider!Are you a Washi Tape Lover?Create your own patterned paper using various washi tape in the Christmas/holiday theme.Putting them at an angle is pleasing to the eye!How about paper flowers?Layer our red Paper Flowers with a

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 This week,the design team is showing you some tried and true holiday favorites so you can get a jump on your holiday card making! Here are just three of my favorites...with a few tricks and tips for you too!I love this one b/c it show cases our Bling Jewels and Bling Strips!A holiday card with glitz and gleam bring warmth to the season!Also, you can easily cater this card to your

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Sometimes, you need a refreshing pick me up...and what better way than to send a card to a friend to lift their spirits!Supplies:Iced Coffee BradsSnowflake BradSnowflake sequinsBut, I still don't want snow till 12/23!!Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up 

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Ti's the season to get your lists going for the holidays.Stop by the Eyelet Outlet store to pick up some Iced Coffee Brads.Supplies:Iced Coffee BradsSanta Suit BradsBling StripsBlingReady to get a little cozy!Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up.

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Our Cardinal Brads have been so popular.First came the Cardinal brads then Cardinal Profile brads...and now...Female Cardinal brads.  So these guys have their mates.Check out the sweet Valentine Card!Supplies:Cardinal Profile bradFemale Cardinal bradSwirl BlingValentine Washi Tape SetI've been swooning over the new brads this week.Which is your favorite?Glad you fluttered by!Dawn Mercedes,

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 October...the month when we humorously remind our friends to "check the girls!"Supplies:Colored Daisy BradsSwirl BlingThin Glitter Washi TapeHow about piling on a few of your favorite pink, decorative brads!!You can't do anything but smile over the combination of a flamingo, donut and dragon mixed in between sequins.Supplies:Flamingo BradsDonut BradsPig & Sheep BradsDragon

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 First...a shout out to my sister...whose bday is today! Happy Birthday, JocelynThese Gift brads are great for Birthdays.I think they are going to be such a big hit!Supplies:Gift BradsBalloon Bright BradsSequinsWashi TapeParty Hat BradI layered washi tape.It creates a frame and adds to the festivities!Celebrating new brads and more creativity with you!!Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up!

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 Today, Eyelet Outlet has a new release!Gift BradsFemale Cardinal BradsCupcake Swirl BradsIced Coffee BradsSupplies:Gift BradsTruck BradsSock Monkey BradsPearl BlingStar BlingChristmas Washi TapeReady to get my jingle bells on!Thanks for sneaking in today.Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up

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Eyelet Outlet's new release is HERE!!Here I used the sweet Cupcake Swirl brads along with Thin Washi Tape and Clear Sequins.Gift BradsFemale Cardinal BradsCupcake Swirl BradsIced Coffee BradsNew ideas coming all week from our designers!!Looks like my sweet tooth is calling!Thanks for checking us out...Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up 

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 Eyelet Outlet brads make card making a breeze.I need a pile of thank you cards....so, to make this fairy easy, keep the focus on the sentiment and Fairy Brads.  Clean open spaces and simple layouts are your friend when you are creating multiple copies of a card.  Here I used a strip of patterned paper and Copper Foil Washi Tape along with Pink Bling strips for that pixie

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 The fall months offer a kaleidoscope of colors and textures.Why not add a wreath of fun on your card front...just as you do to your door front?Supplies:Paper FlowersSpider BradsWitch Hat BradsGold Glitter EnamelBlack Glitter Washi (bats)Green Pearl BlingGold Washi Tape

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If you don't have a couple of packs of Eyelet Outlet'sSpook Eye Brads, creep on over to the online store.They are on sale this week!While you are at it, might as well pick up someSmall Eye Brads and glitter washi tape in a rainbow of colors.Here I used a black and turquoise for the main panel.The black was run through a texturizing folder for added interest and looksamazing IRL!Who are you

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Get your Halloween paper crafting geared up with Eyelet Outlet.Perhaps you are back logged with pictures of little ghouls and goblins from Halloweens past.Our Ghost Brads and Pumpkin Brads are great accents for scrapbook pages,as well as cards.  Also featured:Witch LegsSpider BradsVacuum & Broom BradsBling 

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 Halloween prep is in full swing...and Eyelet Outlet has a variety of decorative brads and amazing washi tape to get you started.Bling adds interest for any holiday project.What treats are you passing out to those goblins this year?Have a boo-tiful day!Dawn Mercedes, of Sunnyside Up!

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Fall is filled with sunshine and and the colors of nature and change.I created a sunflower using Eyelet Outlet's Paper Flowers.Bling and Enamel Dots create the center focal point.The wide washi tape is flanked by strips of thin washi...and the green ties in the composistion.A Butterfly brad also helps to carry the theme.What are your favorite fall themes?I'd love to hear!Dawn Mercedes, of

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