I Am Roses Summer 2011 Blog Hop

WELCOME! Thank you all for joining the I Am Roses Summer 2011 Blog Hop! The Design Team is thrilled to share these special projects with you showcasing some of the latest flowers and old favorites. If you are going down the blog hop list then you are coming from Ivett's blog. But if you came straight to my blog, you might want to start at the beginning so you don't miss out.

We also wanted to thank you for all the support and wonderful comments on our YouTube Channel iamrosesdt; we have reached over 1,000 subscribers and what better way to celebrate than with PRIZES!

Here’s how for your chance to win:

- Hop along to each of the design team member's blogs and be sure to comment on their individual Summer 2011 Blog Hop post.

- There are 2 blog candy prizes are up for grabs!

- There is hidden blog candy in 2 of our design team member's blogs.

- The blog hop ENDS on Monday, June 25th at 9:00pm PST

- We will be randomly selecting 2 winners from the comments on these blogs and will announce the winners on Wednesday, July 27th!

- Be sure to subscribe to the individual design team member's blogs as you hop along so you don't miss out on the winner announcement!

Now on to what I created…

I've been saving this gift box to be altered at a future date and now the time has come. The box itself stayed the same and I altered the lid. The paper collection I used is K & Company Celeste. The vellum die cuts that I layered are from K & Company Flora and Fauna. This was my last white dollar frame from Michael's and it fit perfectly. I distressed the frame with Rubb n Buff Gold Leaf. I was hoarding some of this fab pearl/rosette trim and I wrapped it around the lid. Then I added some bronze pearl trim as an extra detail.
Now for the yummy part. All the flowers here are of course from I Am Roses. I love the small white & purple flowers, they are such great fillers. That beautiful soft purple rose in the center is measured at 2". I sprayed it with Lindy's Stamp Gang Glitz Spritz in Desert Moon Cactus Gold for that awesome shimmer. I then anchored it on each side with these 1" white roses. I also used small skeleton leaves in the back that are so delicate looking. All the links to these flowers will be provided at the end of this post. So that is my IAR project. I hope you guys enjoyed it =)

Next up is the awesome Karla! I’m sure she has something FABULOUS to share with you!

In case you get lost along the way, here is a list of the I Am Roses design team members hopping today:

Arlene: www.butterflykisseswithlove.blogspot.com
Bona: www.keeponscrappin.blogspot.com
Cindy: www.cynthialoowho.blogspot.com
Ivett: www.ivettcarrillo.blogspot.com
Jo: www.paperdrama.blogspot.com (you are here)
Karla: www.karlasloveblog.blogspot.com
Marisa: www.maribellscrapsportugal.blogspot.com
Rina: www.scrapmusubi.blogspot.com
Sandi: www.littlemissstamper.blogspot.com
Zoe: www.CraftyX.blogspot.com

Before I go, here is a preview of one of the two I Am Roses blog candies that are up for grabs:
Thanks for coming by and playing along! Have a great weekend!

I Am Roses Products (links provided):
S10-15 Small White Flowers
S10-6 Small Purple Flowers 2 Tone
R77-609 Classic Soft Purple 2 Tone Roses
R5-1 1" White Flowers
ZQL0-1 Small Green Leaves
K1-805/Z Small Skeleton Leaves
Other Products:
K&Co Celeste Paper & Vellum Die Cuts, Used Gift Box, White frame (Michael's), Rub n Buff Gold Leaf, White Acrylic Paint, Lace & Pearl Trim, 4mm Bronze Pearl Trim (KARLAS001 Etsy), Lindy's Stamp Gang Glitz Spritz Desert Moon Cactus Gold