April 8, 2011

350 Cards & Gifts Week: The Home Decor Challenge


My oh my but hasn't this week gone by quickly, friends? You know what they say. Time flies when you're having fun. And we've been having nothing BUT fun in our week-long celebration of the moxie inspirational 350 Cards & Gifts. I know, right?

Today the fun continues as we explore the world of paper crafting home decor. Check out these lovelies from the issue:

Funky Flowers Frame by Teri Anderson, p. 130

Moxie Fab Alert: Who knew that a fun framed piece for a desktop or a mantle could be as easy as this?

Our Family Tray by Layle Koncar, p. 137

Moxie Fab Alert: I love projects like this one that not only display teasured family photos, but use decorative embellishments that make a statement about who the family is. And that colorful banner at the bottom of the frame? TDF!

Flowers for You Desk Calendar by Maile Belles, p. 124

Moxie Fab Alert: What a sweet gift this is! A hand-stamped desk calendar? How cute is that? I'm sure the recipient thinks about its maker every time she looks at it!

The thing is, a heartfelt gift of home decor can be as simple or as involved as you want to make it. The fact that it is a lovely focal point to be displayed in a loved one's home makes it all the more thoughtful and meaningful.

Do you have some ideas swimming in your head? Oh I hope so! Because just like we've done in Days 1, 2, 3, and 4 of our celebration, I'd love to challenge you to make a home decor project to give to someone dear. Then, link it up below using Mr. Linky for a random chance to win a copy of this gifty issue!

If you are game, here are the details you'll need to join in on all the fun:
  • Create a paper crafted home decor item to give to someone dear.
  • Upload it to your blog, click on the title of that post, copy the URL, and add it to Mr. Linky below.
  • Tell your readers that you've created your project for the Home Decor Challenge in the Moxie Fab World and link it back to this post to encourage your readers to play along as well.
  • If you don't have a blog, upload your project to this flickr gallery, copy the URL to your project, and add it to Mr. Linky below.
  • Upload your projects by midnight EST on Thursday, April 21.
  • Two random winning projects will be linked on this blog on Wednesday, April 27 and will receive a copy of 350 Cards & Gifts. 
Now friends, even though it's Friday and you might expect our promotional week to be ending, we've still got one more section in the magazine to cover in our celebration which I'll bring to you first thing tomorrow. See you then for a BONUS day of moxie fab fun!
    Time to get crafty,

    ~Cath

    PS 350 Cards & Gifts Week continues on Paper Crafts Connection with a blog hop that is so inspiring you will be absolutely blown away! Click HERE to get started!

    PPS It's your last chance to win a copy of 350 Cards & Gifts on the Moxie Fab World Facebook Fan Page. Click HERE for the direct link! And remember, you have to "like" the page in order to be able to leave a comment.

    18 comments:

    Bellaidea said...

    Let`s do it!

    Rebecca said...

    I'm game. Already submitted my link!

    Pammejo said...

    I linked up a project, hope everyone takes the time to stop by and see how to quilt with paper, would love for you to visit.
    pammejo1@yahoo.com
    http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/

    nicoleqmullen said...

    Super inspiration projects, loved this challenge!

    kiesa said...

    I love home decor! Especially hand made home decor....

    Cindy C. said...

    Home decor with stamping, how fun! I've made a Fragrant Wall Plague, I hope it qualifies for the challenge.

    Sandi said...

    I am loving all the inspiration for home decor projects....hope you enjoy seeing my wreath I created.

    OstrichS said...

    Love seeing the others ideas. Thanks for the opportunity to share.

    Jessica said...

    Hi Cath!!! I have enjoyed each of these challenges lately. I have a long list of gifts I need to create by mid may and you and all the group of awesome ladies that participate are helping make that possible with all their inspiration. Thanks again for the motivation :)

    cheiron said...

    Thanks for another fun challenge!

    Julie Day said...

    This was a fun challenge, lots of great ideas!

    Helen F. said...

    Posted my project this morning...
    Thanks for the chance to win!

    GabrielaD said...

    I posted my canvas this morning... nothing like working on the last minute!

    Toni K said...

    Thanks for this challenge!

    Toni K said...

    Posted another one, and working on a third!

    In Love with a Bug said...

    I just linked my project. Great challenge!

    Christina said...

    Fabulous inspiration for this challenge!

    Toni K said...

    I finally finished another submission. This was fun ;)