Monday, July 24, 2017

Flower-Covered Marquee Letter for Wild Orchid Crafts

Hello, everyone and happy Monday!! I hope you had a wonderful weekend!! It's my turn to post on the Wild Orchid Crafts blog and I'd love for you to stop by if you have time :) This month, the designers were challenged to create projects outside our norm, so today, I have a home decor project to share with you featuring several Wild Orchid Crafts flowers and embellishments.


So, when I had the idea to decorate the letter, I had my niece Lexi in mind. I thought I'd pretty up the L for her. Then when I finished, I thought, pink, flowers, why not just keep it for myself??!! Lexi never has to know if was supposed to be for her ;) But then my Mom saw it and said, "Oh, did you make that for me?" Her name is Lana :)  So, to decorate my Mom's letter, I painted it pink and used papers from Lemoncraft on the inside. I covered the outside using Andy Skinner's Mega Crackle technique.


I used an assortment of flowers to cover the letter, including Lotus, Cottage Roses, Trellis Roses, Lily Flowers, Apple Blossoms, Hip Rosebuds, Sweetheart Blossoms and Open Roses.I also used Small Double Stamens, Pearl Sprays, Flat Back Pearl String and White Mulberry Paper Leaves.





And here it is lit up:


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Have a great day :)
 
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57 comments:

  1. Margaret MifsudJuly 24, 2017 at 5:31 AM

    Wow!! This has to be the prettiest altered letter I have seen .. it is a stunner!! Loooveee all the flowers you used and that crackle texture is simply yummy!! Your Mom must be over the moon!! Love, love, love this Lisa!! hugs xx

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  2. "Szalka" - AgnieszkaJuly 24, 2017 at 5:46 AM

    Delicious work !!! Wonderful decoration, beautifully flowered :) Have a nice day
    Agnes

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  3. NanaJuly 24, 2017 at 6:28 AM

    She is going to love it. What a beautiful work of art. Love all the flowers, the soft pinks and how it lights up. Loe it my frend.
    Have a creative day.
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  4. ValerijaJuly 24, 2017 at 7:12 AM

    This is gorgeous Lisa! I love the flowers!
    Valerija xx

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  5. Sylvia July 24, 2017 at 7:17 AM

    Really beautiful creation four your Mom,Lisa.Love the fabulous flowers and colours.This must have take you a lot of work.

    Gr,Sylvia

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  6. DortesjsJuly 24, 2017 at 7:42 AM

    waue LIsa I love your letters, what a sweet idea. Really beautiful ;O))

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  7. SamraJuly 24, 2017 at 7:46 AM

    WOW! What an awesome project Lisa!!! Love the lit up flowers, that is so cool!!!
    Hugs
    Samra
    Paper Talk with Samra

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  8. Doris knippenenplakkenJuly 24, 2017 at 7:58 AM

    Hi Lisa,
    Beautiful creation Lisa !
    Love all this beautiful flowers .
    Hugs Doris

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  9. CraftfankaJuly 24, 2017 at 8:23 AM

    You are amazing!!!I'm enchanted:)

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  10. Sandma's Handmade CardsJuly 24, 2017 at 8:26 AM

    Oh my, this is so clever with the lights on and it's gorgeous! It was my Granddaugter Lucie's third birthday last week and I could just imagine this in her bedroom, she would absolutely adore it. You are such a talented lady and I wish there were more words to describe how beautiful your projects are, this is another stunner. Wishing you the happiest of weeks. Crafty hugs, Sandra x

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  11. Donna EllisJuly 24, 2017 at 8:26 AM

    Well, Miss Mermaid, I imagine you had one incredibly fun time putting this one together! And making it for Lexi is even extra fun, altho Beautiful L's are for LISA as well! It's a fabulous way of using all the "Miss Mermaid Style and Glamor" into a colorful, feminine, FUN endeavor! Lexi will absolutely treasure it! xx

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  12. aussie aNNieJuly 24, 2017 at 8:29 AM

    Most amazing and creative post I have seen, love this classy glam post. "L" for LOVE xx [aNNie]

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  13. Jo Williams Independent Stampin' Up DemonstratorJuly 24, 2017 at 8:31 AM

    WOW!!! This is freaking gorgeous!!!!! OH MY GOSH Lisa you are so amazing my friend! I LOVE this!!!! Where did you get the "L" marquee at? Is it a cut file of some sort and is there an entire alphabet somewhere where I can purchase some letters? LOL Oh my I love this and I know my daughter would love it too! So beautiful, your mom is one lucky lady!!!!
    Hope you have an amazing week my friend!
    Hugs,
    Jo
    xox

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  14. UnknownJuly 24, 2017 at 8:47 AM

    Absolutely stunning Lisa!!! I have often thought about decorating letters...now you have given the inspiration to do so!
    Thank you for sharing your talent with us :)
    Hugs, Mary xx

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  15. BeebeebabsJuly 24, 2017 at 9:16 AM

    Wow absolutely beautiful - love the beautiful flowers - so well put together as always thanks for sharing my friend and have a great week!!!

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  16. Creations by ShirlJuly 24, 2017 at 9:42 AM

    Unique and so technique too Lisa! Great inspiration for all, you need to make one for your crafty desk too, LOL~ Enjoy your happy new week~

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  17. Brenda in INJuly 24, 2017 at 9:51 AM

    You need to keep your craft room door closed from now on! That's so sweet that you did this for your mom. It is truly lovely and what a wonderful gift for her. Now you can make one for your niece and yourself. It is fabulous.

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  18. PamJuly 24, 2017 at 9:58 AM

    Oooooo, this is so pretty!!! I'm sure your Mom just loves it, your so thoughtful.
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  19. GwenJuly 24, 2017 at 10:00 AM

    This is awesome! Maybe you should have made 3 then you all could have one. I have a Lexi also, love that name.

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  20. Mayras DesignsJuly 24, 2017 at 10:18 AM

    Lisa , this is so lovely !!! Adore the design and wonderful flowers !!! I can see why you would need to make more than one of these beauties !!
    Hugs&Blessings,
    Mayra

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  21. RobinJuly 24, 2017 at 11:10 AM

    WOW! This is just amazing!! I love it!! Hugs, Robin

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  22. lisa808July 24, 2017 at 11:26 AM

    Oh Lisa, this is so incredibly beautiful! Love the floral embellishing. btw, my initial is L too, just saying...wink wink!

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  23. DIANA L.July 24, 2017 at 11:34 AM

    How fun is this Lisa, Love the big L- the initial of my last name. Have a great day my friend

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  24. Kathy KrugJuly 24, 2017 at 12:11 PM

    If Lexi reads this she will insist that you make her one too, and in your spare time you can make another one for yourself. Do you have a spare K lying around anywhere? So very fun and creative and what a wonderful night light.

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  25. Mrs.BJuly 24, 2017 at 3:01 PM

    WOW - this is stunning Lisa, no wonder your Mom wanted it, (you'll just have to make another for yourself now). Love the fact that you've used flower lights as well as all the pretty flowers, so very creative.
    Avril xx

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  26. RedanneJuly 24, 2017 at 3:15 PM

    Absolutely fabulous!! The only way around the Lexi, Lisa, Lana issue is to make another two of these stunning 'L's Lisa... I love 3D projects and I really, really love this one, it is clever, beautiful and it lights up - how fabulous is that!! Well done my friend, it is amazing!! Hugs, Anne xx

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  27. MargikJuly 24, 2017 at 3:59 PM

    Wow Lisa! This is absolutely amazing! A beautiful and creative decoration.
    Hugs, Mar

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  28. LizJuly 24, 2017 at 4:09 PM

    Just stunning, Lisa! Sounds like you might need to make a few more.....perfect for me too, if you've got one left over! ;-)

    Liz xx

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  29. Jenny LJuly 24, 2017 at 4:20 PM

    Hi Lisa,
    oh my this is so stunninly beautiful and so very gorgeous too.
    So unusual and so pretty.
    Excellent work on this design.
    My your niece is so lucky to have an aunt so talented to make her this.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  30. Alice (scrAPpamondo)July 24, 2017 at 4:31 PM

    Ooooohhhh.... Stunning project!!! Love, love it!! Fantastic idea, so unusual with lights!!! It looks so sweet and have amazing pink flowers, so feminine and delicate!!! I think you have to do two others of this!!! And I'm sure that if you have time to make ten as this, you will sell them all!:) Great home decor!!
    Thanks for your kind comment on my loss
    Hugs!

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  31. MiamiKelJuly 24, 2017 at 4:47 PM

    Wow, Lisa! This is brilliant! (no pun intended!) I have a marquee letter for each of my kids but never dreamed to decorate it with flowers. This is a vision - and so soft and lovely. Stunning work, my friend, and a perfect decorative addition to your room :)

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  32. My Card Attic: HazelJuly 24, 2017 at 4:57 PM

    What a stunningly beautiful work of art Lisa! You blow me away time and time again!! I certainly missed the beauty of your work whilst I was away! Thank you so much for your continued visits and sweet comments! Have a lovely evening and a great week! Luv & Hugs. Hazel xx
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  33. Carolina G. TicalaJuly 24, 2017 at 5:00 PM

    Very nice! Thanks for sharing! 👌👌👌

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  34. FikretaJuly 24, 2017 at 5:07 PM

    Gorgeous letter!
    love it!
    have a nice day
    hugs

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  35. Scrapper69July 24, 2017 at 7:20 PM

    Oh WOW Lisa! This is simply STUNNING! I LOVE what you did with the marque Letter! I purchased the letter T for myself and it's about 6" high.... and I NEVER would have thought to do all that! Yours is GORGEOUS! I still have to decorate mine... but now I think I should just mail it to you and have you decorate it for me!!! LOL Beautiful papers & colors and all those beautiful flowers... STUNNING!!! Have a Fabulous Day! HUGS! :)

    Theresa

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  36. DonnaJuly 24, 2017 at 7:40 PM

    There are no words to describe how absolutely amazing this is Lisa! I'm sure when Lexi sees it she will be asking for one.

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  37. snappy scrappyJuly 24, 2017 at 9:06 PM

    Gorgeous!!!

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  38. SukieJuly 24, 2017 at 9:25 PM

    Absolutely stunning! I love your project, the way you embellished it looks so amazing! Those papers and flowers are so gorgeous! I love it!

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  39. yyamJuly 24, 2017 at 11:44 PM

    This turned out sooooooo pretty!

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  40. LenaJuly 25, 2017 at 12:18 AM

    Stunning project Lisa. It looks just as beautiful when it's lit up. I'm sure your mom loves it. Now you have to make one for Lexi and one for yourself and while you at it, don't forget that I'm Lena :-)
    Have a wonderful day, dear friend.
    Hugs,
    Lena

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  41. Brenda BrownJuly 25, 2017 at 12:45 AM

    What a beautiful array of gorgeous flowers adorn this fabulous piece Lisa. I can see you having to make many more of these altered letters for your family members or even a whole name for yourself xxx

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  42. katieoJuly 25, 2017 at 2:26 AM

    This is such a great idea. Wouldn't it be a great baby gift? I have a grand niece due any day now. They are keeping the name a secret. There sure are a lot of "L" names in your family. Have a great evening.

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  43. Petras BastelschätzeJuly 25, 2017 at 3:34 AM

    Oh wow dear Lisa, what an impressive creation. A fireworks of amazing flowers. Through the lighting they come to life very wonderfully. I am totally thrilled.
    Have a wonderful week and many hugs Petra

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  44. TraceyJuly 25, 2017 at 7:54 PM

    All those gorgeous flowers...so pretty n pink Lisa, WOW! Love the crackle technique, beautiful project!

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  45. GerdaJuly 26, 2017 at 8:22 AM

    What a wonderful project, Lisa!!! I love all the gorgeous flowers!!! Simply love it!! Have a great day.
    Hugs Gerda

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  46. Gosikowy ZakątekJuly 27, 2017 at 2:53 AM

    Wow, amazing!!!

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  47. DianeJuly 27, 2017 at 8:03 AM

    Beautifully created Lisa, and it actually lights up, how fabulous is that!! I love unique projects like this, what a treasure this is!!

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  48. MigdaliaJuly 27, 2017 at 10:39 AM

    WOW! You are just AMAZING!!This is AMAZING and so beautiful! I just LOVE the gorgeous flowers and pretty pink!
    Have a wonderful day my fabulous friend,
    M'
    Crafting With Creative M

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  49. AprilJuly 27, 2017 at 12:53 PM

    That letter is absolutely gorgeous. I am sure there is a special place for it in your craft room.
    April

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  50. Loose StitchesJuly 28, 2017 at 9:03 AM

    Oh WOW Lisa, that is a totally gorgeous fabulous creation! Now you need to make one for your niece and one for yourself. :)
    Big Hugs, Sherry x
    Loose Stitches and Unraveled Threads

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  51. Priyanka MathurJuly 28, 2017 at 1:08 PM

    OMG!! This is so stunning! A fabulous project dear, you have decorated it so beautifully...m sure it is going to have a special place in your mom's house.
    Big Hugs!
    Priyanka

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  52. sarasclosetJuly 28, 2017 at 1:19 PM

    Oh, my word, Lisa! this just takes my breath away! Those flowers are gorgeous and I bet your Mom worships the ground you walk on for making this fabulous creation for her! The papers lining the inside are so pretty and the almost hidden mega-crackle is oh-la-la gorgeous! You are such a talented young lady! Sending hugs!

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  53. Karla YungwirthJuly 31, 2017 at 2:40 PM

    Wow! This is beautiful! I love the idea of decorating a letter!! And I love the cute story of how it turned out to be for your mom ;) I bet it is very special to her!!

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  54. AlessandraJuly 31, 2017 at 3:10 PM

    Absolutely stunning and gorgeous. Very clever idea the lights on. I love Your creations. Hugs from Italy
    Alessandra

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  55. Billie AAugust 8, 2017 at 6:40 PM

    Beautiful. I love that it's just as beautiful with lights or not. This is so creative. Hum guess I need to find a "B"... love the look. Hugs

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  56. Sok SarethAugust 17, 2017 at 9:49 PM

    Oh my gosh the first couple cards are right on with my color favs.. I would frame the Smile card. I love it and the Thanks card. The Christmas card oh my gosh. You are so creative and I love your work. Wow.. Lucky person who receives your awesome creations. I hope they frame them. Hugs
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  57. Pawsitively CreativeAugust 27, 2017 at 11:50 AM

    Haha! Everyone wants an L! Such a beautiful shabby chic and elegant design. This marquee could light up any stage and then some. Perfectly fit for a princess! Did you end up giving it to your mom or niece? Lol! Awesome sauce and yummy! Hugz to you muffin!

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