St. Patrick’s Day Upcycled Decor – Flashback

By Lynda Kanase

I have so much fun making something pretty out of objects that would normally be considered useless. A few years ago I had thrifted a box of silver-toned, mis-matched sugar bowl lids at a garage sale. They are quite decorative and made perfect little display stands for some St. Patrick’s Day Paper Rosettes.

Rosette_group

 

Rosette_detail

I gathered up lots of scrapbooking paper in various shades of green and die cut them using the Sizzix Paper Rosette Die. I also cut some Sizzix Circles, Scallop 2 to add to the center of the rosettes.

Rosettes

To add some variety to the Rosettes I increased the diameter by doubling-up the paper strips {see instructions below}. This is a fun little trick which also adds a second band of color to each Rosette. As an option, I printed out the sayings on my computer and used a circle punch to cut them out. I glued everything together and used the sugar bowl lids to display them for St. Patrick’s Day.

Paper_Rosette_Instructions

To hang the Rosettes I used 26 gauge wire. I think 24 gauge would have been better for stability but I only had 26 gauge. {Note: the smaller the gauge number, the thicker the wire.} Using wire cutters, I cut a piece about six inches long. I began by wrapping one end around the knob at the top of the lid. Then I worked the wire until I had a nice wide arc and used pliers to form a hook on the other end.

Hanging_detail

I punched a tiny hole in the top of the rosette and hooked it on the wire above the lid. I continued to work the wire to balance the Rosette.

I had so much fun making the Rosettes that I made more and attached several to a piece of ribbon and created a festive banner.

Banner

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About Lynda Kanase

Founder and Chief Designer of i-crafter Creative Products and current Crafter, Maker, Stitcher, Scrapper, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Instructor, Anglophile, Dog lover and Mom trying to make the world prettier, one project at a time. Please join me on this creative adventure.

16 Responses

  1. Catherine

    Hi Lynda
    What a great idea this is!! Very clever and very pretty! Since I have a bunch of these lids, you’ve now inspired me! Oooooh – could also be used for place cards, photos, Christmas cards….my wheels are turning with ideas! thank you for your inspiration!! 🙂
    Catherine

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    1. Lynda

      Hi Catherine, I am thrilled that you are so inspired with such great ideas of your own. Thank you for such kind words and for stopping by. I’m so glad that you liked the project.

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