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CI02 Luscious Succulents

Hello and Welcome to the second Colour INKspiration blog. What an exciting concept we are enjoying by using the Facebook page for your entries into the challenge. So much sharing of ideas and creativity. It's so energising!


And just how gorgeous and On Trend is this inspiration pic!

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I have created a little "Gratitude Station" in a frame for my daughter as a house warming gift. It's a simple frame with a simple message. I read about a friend who spent last year writing little notes to describe a moment of happiness, storing the notes in a jar, and reading them all in the New Year to start her year with happy memories. It sounded like such a great concept. 


 This little station invites you to write a little note describing something you are grateful for and storing those moments of gratitude so you can read them later when you need some help with perspective and mindfulness.
The Oh So Succulent stampset is absolutely fabulous, and I was inspired to create a 3D Succulent Garden. The Succulent Garden framelits make it really easy.
I have used Garden Green sponged on the edges with White Craft Ink, and Mint Macaron for the second two plants sponged on the edges with Wisteria Wonder.

They are glued in place on a large raw timber block which has been wrapped in Burlap ribbon and White Baker's Twine.


The little blocks are stamped individually using a very old (long retired) Stampin' Up! alphabet, and glued together  with aquadhere. Some of the layers of blocks have their faces swiped in the Garden Green stamp-pad. The mini pail of gratitude notes have the "thankful for" sentiment stamped from the Sheltering Tree set, and the pencil has garden green baker's twine adhered to the end, while the pencil itself is wrapped in some Washi from the new Urban Underground suite, and tied to the bucket so there's no excuse!!

I made lots of string wrapped jars for Christmas decor (you can see more here), and this one has the lid decorated with two card circles and stamped with the gratitude sentiment from Grateful Bunch. 
It has the cute little notes from the Lift Me Up set stuck to the front. These 2 stamps don't catch your eye when you first look at that set but I am finding them really useful.


Thanks so much for looking, I hope to make another one using the popular Kokedama style for my next garden.

We'd love to see what you create this fortnight using the colours for inspiration, join our Facebook group if you are not already a member. If you would like this suite of products for yourself just click on the image of the set below to take you directly to my online store. The bundle alone is close to the $90 needed for a free Sale-A-Bration item so it's a great time to take advantage of this great offer.



Next on the hop is the amazing Lou Kitzelman who already has some amazing creations with this suite in her stable of achievements.

thanks for joining in,

Liz



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  1. Mel Pagano26 January 2017 at 23:24

    Such pretty projects! I love them! That jar and notes are adorable!

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    1. Lillybet27 January 2017 at 07:36

      Thanks Mel, it was fun to make. - a new take on the gratitude Journal.

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  2. Unknown27 January 2017 at 07:47

    Love your project! How awesome is it when we can use our supplies for "Off the Page/Card front" projects. That gift is going to give a lot of joy!

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  3. Lillybet27 January 2017 at 12:06

    Thanks so much Megan. I've already had one order for another one! Think those succulent framelits will be a good investment!

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  4. Deli27 January 2017 at 12:44

    I am literally sitting with my mouth open!! This is fan-tas-tic!!! What a truly wonderful housewarming gift...love it, thankyou for sharing xox

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  5. Lou27 January 2017 at 13:36

    Oh my.....so many pretty elements to your projects. I love the whole idea of this Elizabeth. Your little jar is gorgeous.

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    1. Lillybet29 January 2017 at 23:30

      Thanks so much Lou, I was really happy with how it came together.

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  6. Pauline27 January 2017 at 15:13

    Such a wonderful idea and gift, one that will keep giving each year! Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Rebecca28 January 2017 at 13:59

    Wow what a lovely project!! I'm sure it has pride of place at your daughter's place. Gorgeous as always!

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  8. chezzakayewandellagal.blogspot.com.au28 January 2017 at 18:36

    What a sweet idea and gorgeous projects !

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    1. Lillybet29 January 2017 at 23:34

      Very sweet of you to say so Cheryl, thanks so much.

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  9. Rose Packer28 January 2017 at 19:38

    Awesome idea... Gratitude station! Those succulents are amazing.... Well done with this project!

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    1. Lillybet29 January 2017 at 23:32

      Thanks so much Rose, l am very touched by all the lovely comments

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  10. Patrice29 January 2017 at 13:02

    What a beautiful display you've created, Liz. I love this idea. x

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    1. Lillybet29 January 2017 at 23:33

      Thankyou Patrice, I thought about it for quite a while before I put it together

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  11. Julia29 January 2017 at 21:23

    Totally brilliant. Fabulous project. The idea and the elements are all amazing.

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    1. Lillybet29 January 2017 at 23:35

      Thankyou for your kind words Julia, you have all just made my day.

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  12. Nikki Spencer30 January 2017 at 13:31

    Beautifully done Liz! So many lovely details and such a lovely display.

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  13. Kelly Kent30 January 2017 at 22:37

    I've heard of the notes in a jar before - but your presentation takes it to a whole other level Liz. Such a wonderful gift! Kelly x

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  14. Bronwyn Eastley5 February 2017 at 06:50

    Wow! Liz, this project is AH Mazing! What a beautiful gift.

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  15. Sue Vine - MissPinksCraftSpot5 February 2017 at 20:05

    wow, that is so Kewl!

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