Friday, April 30, 2010

Pink Paislee's "Inspiration Station Blog Tour"...

Welcome to the blog tour...we hope you will find our Mother's Day projects and ideas inspirational!

I decided to make a bracelet for mom with Pink Paislee's Queen Bee cork buttons and brads! But any of Pink Paislee's cork buttons would work for this project...you could also use the 365 cork buttons or the Bayberry Cottage cork buttons.

Here's  how I made this...

Step 1: Gather your supplies. You'll need 3 cork buttons and 3 brads by Pink Paislee, a bracelet, wire cutters, a hot glue gun and a hole puncher or Crop-a-dile. My mom gave me a big pack of these silver bracelets one time, so I thought I'd use one for this project.
Step 2: Snip an opening in the bracelet with wire cutters.
 Step 3: Choose 3 cork buttons you want to use on your bracelet. The larger ones work the best. Punch 2 small holes in each cork to create buttons. Make SURE you get the holes as far apart as you can (or the width of the brad is fine). If the holes are too close together, the cork will rip when you bend it to get the bracelet through.
Step 4: Slide the cork buttons onto the bracelet. You will have to bend them a bit to get them to go on. I used the larger one in the center and 2 similar ones on the sides.
Step 5: Cut the prongs off the back of the brads with the wire cutters. Add a dab of hot glue in the center of each cork button and adhere the brads.


The cork buttons stay put nicely on the bracelet. For extra durability, you might want to add a dab of hot glue on the back of the cork buttons where the holes were punched as well. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial!

I have one more thing to share before I go, a Mother's Day card:

To create this card:

1. Cut white cardstock 8 x 4 3/4". Fold in half for card base. Round the top right corner with a corner rounder.
2. Cut Bee Hive die cut paper 5" high x 2" wide. Adhere to right side of card.
3. Cut a piece of the Queen Bee Press Ons 4 3/4" x 2 1/2". Apply to the left side of card.
3. Adhere pleated ribbon to the back of the round die cut. Attach to card.
4. Adhere large cork button from Queen Bee cork buttons.
5. Print out saying, "To my mom, my best friend." Cut into a tag shape. Attach.
6. Adhere a smaller cork button.
7. Stamp 2 bees from the Queen Bee stamp set. Cut out and adhere. Pop up wings for dimension.
8. Cut 2 leaves from the Worker Bee paper. Distress the edges with your fingernail and attach to card.

Finished size: 5" x 4 1/2" (with everything hanging off included).

Please leave a comment here and then visit each of the following blogs for 11 more chances to win a $25 prize pack by Pink Paislee! Thanks for stopping in!
Danielle




471 comments:

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Denise said...

Really a wonderful project. Thanks for sharing.

Nitasha said...

Who knew cork could be so cute!?! These are absolutely fab projects! Thank you so much for sharing these beauties!I can't wait to try some of these projects out!

angie gutshall said...

That is such a cool idea! Beautiful Card!!

Jodi said...

You always have the most creative ideas!!!

Abbey said...

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

Jessica Pascarella said...

Never thought about cork for papercrafting projects! I will have to look into this! Thanks for the idea!

April C said...

Gorgeous bracelet!

Sassette said...

This is absolutely stunning! Fantastic project using these papers! Your mother is going to love this and is very lucky to be receiving it! Thank you for the outside of the box inspiration!

Anonymous said...

Awesome bracelet! Can't wait to do one!
Carole Gatza

Elizabeth Roberts said...

amazing your work is so inspiring.

Dawn said...

Beautiful bracelet!!!!

T.A.M. said...

WOW! love your idea! I have been hoarding my new product! gonna have to tear into that cork!tfs!

Tara Orr said...

such an original idea - thanks for sharing and for the opportunity to win!

ScrapNSister1 said...

What a great idea and the mom's day card is gorgeous!

Krystle said...

I love what you did with the ribbon pleats!

Suzanne said...

Wow! I love that bracelet!!! Your card is fabulous!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

Bev said...

Lovely bracelet and stunning card

Rona said...

a bracelet is an ingenious use of these fun cork buttons!!

Erica Hettwer said...

So cute! I love the idea of making a bracelet!

Anonymous said...

Great project!

shawna said...

Love love the bracelet idea this is so much fun seeing all the creativity

Lisa said...

What an awesome idea! I am sooo glad that I have a pack of these cork buttons! Now to raid my daughters jewelry :)

kim c said...

great project danielle! i've also used Queen Bee for my mom's present. great minds think alike, eh???lol

brenlubrant said...

I am just amazed at your bracelet creation and matching card. What a beautiful creation!!!

Anonymous said...

So cute...lots of inspiration here

Anonymous said...

Very cute - lots of mothers days inspiration here.

Anke said...

Love it!!!
I love to make all kinds of different stuff.

lynnfrompgh said...

Cute idea....the bracelet is darling and seems easy enough to make! tfs

CarissaCalhoun said...

The card looks like it is from Anthropologie--one of my most favorite places in the world for big sighs and inspiration!

Brenda Hurd said...

what a great idea - such a beautiful bracelet!

Unknown said...

Love the bracelet!!!!! What a genius.....oh and the card is pretty as well...

Linda said...

Beautiful projects, Danielle! Happy NSD!!!

csteenblik said...

What an amazing idea to use the cork buttons as a decorative element on a bracelet! I love the card, too.

liannallama said...

wow! Such cool projects! Thanks!

Annelie Maddock said...

Gorgeous projects as always!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful bracelet! And the card is cute too! Love your ideas!

Lauren said...

I love the idea for the bracelet!
The card is adorable too!

Lisa said...

What a great idea!

Tara O said...

This is gorgeous! I totally wanna swipe your idea! ;)

Christine Schmidt said...

Danielle--the bracelet is absolutely gorgeous! LOVE the matching card too!! Your Mom is going to love them!!

embellishstudios said...

Love your work!

Clair said...

You know, I visit your blog all the time to look at your stunning cards and layouts and (shamefully) I think this might be my first comment. I shall remedy that. Promise.

Anna Sigga said...

This is so fab and creative! Love the look of this - I think I need those cork buttons!

Judith said...

Love your mothers day card

Teribelle8 said...

So clever, Danielle! Absolutely beatiful! Thank you for such a wonderful project.

Monique Liedtke said...

This is absolutely stunning!!! TFS!!

Donna Espiritu said...

both projects are gorgeous! love the cork buttons bracelet!

Dana said...

What a cute bracelet I love stuff like this! Cute card too!

Unknown said...

Wow awesome projects!!! Love the colours and the fabulous flower for the card!

Debbie W. said...

Beautiful work. Your mom will love her goodies.

Unknown said...

Gorgeous projects Danielle! I love that bracelet, awesome idea.

Kari said...

That bracelet is too cute! What a great idea. I love that card also.

Mª Jesús said...

El brazalete es una monada! Besitosss.

Kylie Bowers said...

Oh wow that bracelet is beautiful!
Happy SB Day! :)

madcapfrenzy said...

what a beautiful bracelet and Mother's Day card! Just lovely! I am in love with those jewels!

Tina crisp said...

Love the idea of using cork!

wustaz said...

this is my favourite paper line right now. thanks for the ideas

Scrap Vamp said...

I love how you used the cork buttons for a bracelet. That is really thinking outside the box! it such a cute bracelet, too!

Anthea said...

omworld thats just gorgeous, thanks for sharing!!

Jill said...

Beautiful theme! I like your work!

caroline hancock said...

wow isall i can say what a great idea, love it and will need to try this myself, love the card

Cecile said...

What a neat idea!!!Thanks for the chance to win:)

Anonymous said...

What a unique idea!

adele_h@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

love the bracelet - just a bit different.

Chloe said...

What a lovely gift - and the card is just STUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cathy Bautista said...

What an amazing idea!!! That's really awesome! Simple yet so cool! Thanks so much!!!

kee kee said...

Love the tutorials, especially the bracelet!

angie backen said...

fabulous projects, danielle! i'm totally diggin' that bracelet. :)

Tamera said...

What a fun, clever project, and I love the card! Fantastic!

Jackie said...

What a lovely idea! And the card looks great too! Lucky Mom!

petunia670 said...

Seriously... how do you keep coming up with all these clever ideas. I'm such a fan of your work. Thanks for inspiring! You rock!

Unknown said...

LOVING THE bracelet...so sad that this is the first I have seen the cork buttons.....love them...going shopping on-line tonight.
what an awesome imagination. I have those thin wire bracelets, what a cool way to rebirth them...

Ashly Margritz said...

Amazing!! thanks for sharing. The bracelet is darling, but the card is to die for!!

Gaye said...

Love this! It's so easy to make yet so gorgeous! thanks for sharing!

Viji Siddharth said...

lovely bracelet!thanks for the chance!

HeatherH said...

Beautiful card and bracelet! Great first stop on the tour.

Kathy said...

Danielle, how have you been? I love the bracelet you did. I think I will have to try this one. The card is gorgeous but then again all your cards are.
Happy Pink Paislee.
Kathy (kjg1130)

Leah's Crafty Life said...

umm WOW!! I love that bracelet idea.. great job Dani!

ellen s. said...

so fun! this would look great with my gray jeans ;)

gorgeous! genious! and good luck tomorrow...you will amazing, i know it!

Chloe said...

What an incredibly clever idea Danielle! Your Mum will love the bracelet and the card.

Jacqueline said...

Your card is stunning!

mica said...

Love both the bracelet and the card. Great idea!!

Lydia Siegel said...

WOW, Now that is beautiful! Im so going to have to try it!

Dawn Galland said...

What an Awesome idea. LOVE it! My dd loves making bracelets this will be a great one for her to make. My Mom would love this one too! Thanks for Sharing.

~Tonya said...

That bracelet is Awesome! SO very unique and I love that card for Mother's day. So very talented in deed!


Happy Scrapping!!
~Tonya

Leah said...

love.love the jewelry! and your card is totally fabulous!

~* steph :) *~ said...

cute bracelet! love your mother's day card. just gorgeous! thanks for sharing :)! *hugs* steph :)

carrie said...

I love pink paislee so much, i can't stop buying the new collection, once i use it i buy it again. they are perfect colors. I love the projects that have been done for mother's day. it has given me lots of inspiration on gift and card ideas.

thank you
carrie

Lynn said...

so cute!

Sue Lui said...

Those are just fantastic Danielle! Tfs!

Sue Lui said...

Those are just fantastic Danielle! Tfs!

Carolyn Lontin said...

WOW!! Very cool!

Unknown said...

How clever! You are so creative.

Michele said...

That is a super creative awesome card & bracelet!

Dress To Scrap said...

I'm on board! Love this prize pack

Jolene said...

Ok, the bracelet idea just rocks!!

Dale Tiernan said...

Great blog.

Laney said...

Queen Bee is my favorite collection and it just so happens that I received the cork buttons and the brads for my birthday last week! Thanks so much for the inspiration.

Kathy said...

Love this project!

Pam AKA: picnic said...

OH Woo Oh Woo, the braclet is AMAZING love the card, just wonderful work...TFS and the inspiration

Melanie said...

Love the bracelet...what a great idea!!!

Peggy said...

Very sweet idea for using the cork buttons to make a bracelet. The card in wonderful also. God bless!

april y said...

Such lovely bracelet!! Love the pretty card too!!

sandy said...

I love Pink Paisley and Danielle is awesome! This will be great fun. Thanks for the opportunity

sherRae said...

Great idea for the cork buttons!
Love the card, very special.

Melanie said...

Danielle, I just love everything you created!!! Such wonderful inspiration. I haven't dove into my Honey Bee yet! I LOVE it!!

Kay said...

What a FANTASTIC bracelet idea!! Girl, you are GOOD!! And your Mother's Day card is stunning. The flower is beautiful with the pleated ribbon!! ♥♥ Kay

Anonymous said...

So pretty, I haven't used cork. Love it.

Lola said...

This bracelet is great!!!!

Erin said...

awesome project and beautiful card. Love them!

Laina said...

Doesn'y just stop at scrapbooking/carding making does it???? Love it Dani!

Anonymous said...

Oh how I wish I could do ribbon the way you did on the card!!! Cute bracelet too :)

Paula said...

Im definitely on board - I love Pink Paisley to the moon and back!!

Unknown said...

Pink Paisley, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways...

Kapoor's said...

That is so awesome!!! I will be making one for Mother's Day!!!

JgWM said...

Love the bracelet you are so creative. Your daughters must be in heaven. Need some Pink Paislee my way.

Anette said...

VERY, very nice bracelet. Makes the cook look so good and ...sort of luxurious. Love it!
Cheers Anette :-)

kerry snell said...

Wow. Awesome

Carole Stirrat said...

Fabulous inspiration, thank you!

Aussie TM5 Thermomixer said...

stunning bracelet and card, fab tutorial :)

sclugo said...

Hope you are having a great time at Reflections. Thanks for posting these beautiful projects! The bracelet is fabulos and the card is gorgeous!

Vera said...

cool projects!

Jackie Banyai said...

How creative of you....wow.

She's a Color Queen said...

Your directions are perfect and the ring is fantastic! I bet you mom will be thrilled!!

Danielle said...

WhooHoo!! Go National Scrapbook Day!! My bags are packed and I am ready to get on the Pink Paislee express! I love Pink Paislee!!

Anonymous said...

kathleen
acmike79@aol.com
love all pink paislee's new lines. i just ordered some more queen bee to work with

Sarah said...

Fabulous, unique project and gorgeous card!

Carol said...

Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

Carol B
www.scraphappystudio.blogspot.com

Connie Mercer said...

Never would have thought to make a braclet!! Beautiful!!!

AmesOx said...

OmGoodness, that bracelet is to die for! Stunning!!!

DeniseB said...

Great project! Love the texture the cork adds.
DeniseB

Anonymous said...

that is so cool

pysselpetra said...

Amazing creativity - wow

Katie said...

I think my daughter would love one of those bracelets! Thanks for showing us how to do it!

BGalindo said...

Awesome love the ribbon flower.

Scrapamum said...

First of all... I LOVE CORK!!!!! Great stuff. That bracelet is absolutely wonderful!!!

Jenny Dauth said...

Love the bracelet, fabulous idea for a great first stop on this amazing ride!!

Judith said...

Love the project you created.

cydders said...

you are always so inspiring!

love your style!

loves

Fleursbydesign said...

I love those cork buttons and your bracelet is gorgeous!

delphinescrap59 said...

That bracelet is super cute ! thanks !

Unknown said...

Love how you've used the cork buttons & brads on the bracelet.

pam allen said...

Love your ideas and love the card thanks for showing us how you make your projects. happy NSD day!

Anonymous said...

This is a great idea!

Candy Bryant said...

Beautiful. Aloha.

Julie said...

Just love the card. Looks like cork is making a comeback.

Anonymous said...

Loved the cork board idea and I have tons of those bangles :) thanks for sharing
Cheers~ Scrappy Val
scrappyvals@hotmail.com

Ria Maningat-Mojica said...

My girls will adore that bracelet!!! Cool idea!

Ceci said...

Wow I am so excited by your great ideas...will definitely be back to look at your blog again! :)

Shyloh Belnap said...

This is so cute!

Mahlin said...

Awesome ring! What a great idea! TFS

Lynda said...

So beautiful!!Thanks for sharing.

kathy s said...

what a fab idea love these cork buttons and both your projects are fantabulous

zandra said...

Just love this collection...those bees are so cute! Love your projects.
Hugz, Z

ruth said...

Cute bracelet!!!

Veronica said...

That bracelet is beautiful...so creative!

BeatriceFoster said...

LOve your stuff! Neat ideas!!!! :D

Yizz said...

Such a brilliant idea, I have lots of those bracelets that could do with a bit of altering. Thanks for sharing.

PamSpradlin said...

Awesome...both the card and bracelet.

Jen D. said...

oh my gosh...that is such an amazing idea! What a special gift.

Linh P. said...

Very creative!!

Olga said...

Such a nice cork buttons and such a stylish card! Happy NSD!

Evy said...

LOVE the bracelet! Sooo creative! Tks for sharing!

Gail LaCroix said...

Great project! I love the texture of the cork.

polinka said...

this is so inspiring!! Love your projects!! you're added to my google reader :)

Random Acts of Krafting said...

Love your creation!
Hugs
Tanya

Unknown said...

such a gorgeous bracelet! happy mom's day!

Darlene S. said...

What a beautiful idea! I love to see such inspiring projects! :)

paperscissors said...

as if the bracelet wasn't enough, you really kicked it up with the most beautiful card! love the sentiment!

Integrated Marketing Inc. said...

What a fun idea for a bracelet.. .and love that card! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

GiddyGardener said...

So inspired by the ruffled ribbon - wow!

Unknown said...

Wow! What an awesome idea - Thanks for the inspiration

Amy Megan said...

I'm gonna hop, skip and jump to the next chance to win these goodies! You are so talented!

Kim M said...

The bracelet is beautiful and that card is simply gorgeous! You have such an eye for design.

Romy said...

Wow, what a gorgeous bracelet...so creative! And I love your card too. The Queen Bee collection is simply fantastic.

Coraline said...

That bracelet is stunning, congratulations, you are always an inspiration :)

becky said...

so cool!!

Julia said...

Your bracelet is gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Cute project! I love Pink Paisley!

erinverhines@me.com

Bethany Crowell said...

Thanks for the inspiration! Have to get me some cork!

BethW7372 said...

Love your gorgeous card and adorable bracelet. I'd also love to win that fabulous prize pack!

Marielle said...

super cute!!!

Nikki said...

Stunning projects, as always!

Lisa in Texas said...

Beautiful bracelet, your MOm will love it!

Kristi B. said...

I love your projects & the Queen Bee collection! :)

mea5798 said...

wow danielle! what a beautiful bracelet and card...any mom would be tickled pink to get that!
marie sierra
mea57_98@yahoo.com

Renee77 said...

Love the bracelet and what a beautiful card.

lacintha said...

Beautiful projects DANIELLE :)
I can tell you, with no shame, that I will be lifting that card...yes Ma'am I will :)

Allie Gower said...

Beautiful!
I love all the jewelry possibilities to mix with paper crafting.

Jennifer Hansen said...

cool bracelet!

jlh774 at gmail dot com

Anne Payne said...

By far the most inspiring project I've seen yet! I love the bracelet, and your card is just so beautiful :)

sarah moore said...

amazing project!! so creative!! Lovely mothers day gift

SuZeQ said...

Perfection, as always. Happy NSD.

Unknown said...

I completely love your projects!
hugs,
Gini

Vanessa said...

such gorgeous projects!!

🌈🌈🌈 said...

Great inspiration for NSD!!

Unknown said...

What a super cute idea for that bracelet. Love it. TFS!

Grace Tolman said...

I love the bracelet project. tfs. Happy NSD

TanishaRenee said...

what a very clever way to use the cork buttons! Beautiful work as always, Danielle!!

xing said...

That's such a great idea!!! I've been wondering what to do with these, but now I know. Thanks for the inspiration <3

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