My Paper Parasol with Butterflies and Roses

Thank goodness we are at the start of another week.  Last one about killed me.  I am so tired right now you guys are going to be spared my witty banter. (I know, you’re all sad about that, huh?)  So, without further ado, here is my final project *sniffsniff* for the Paper Dolls – a pretty paper parasol.  You might have remember me saying last week Thienly and Tamara’s Paper Dolls blog was in its last week.  I thought I would go out with a bang.

Not having a lot of time this week but wanting to get in this challenge, i didn’t go simple.  It took me three days to make my parasol *phew*.  Oh, and two blisters from the glue gun.  I hope you enjoy.  How I suffer for my art. *snicker*

We were given three different rolled roses for the challenge.  I decided on the scalloped one.  I have always wanted to try my hand at them.  This was my first time and needless to say, it shows.  Details after the picture overload.

Beautiful, isn’t it!  I normally wouldn’t say that with something I made but I put a lot of heart and effort into this.  The papers are perfect for this project I think.  I just wish there wasn’t kinks in the ribbon, I’m sure they will straighten out in time.  Sorry my pictures are a little off too.  I really need to stand out of my shots.  I see my shadow in a few of them.  LOL

I got this idea from Terry over at Mixed Muse-ings.  She also has the free parasol top SVG for download and put a lot of effort into the how-to video.  I won’t bore you with how it was put together, please, go check out her site!  She has a video that takes you step by step with hers. Don’t compare mine with hers, she did an amazing job.  I need practice.  You will see lots of great ideas from a fellow MTC-er.

The papers are from K and Co. Best of stack.  It is pretty thin paper, I would do it again with thicker except for the handle.  I think it worked better with thin.  I can’t remember what ribbon I used.  It was wrapped around a cardboard hang tag.  The gem at the end of the handle I purchased in the dollar bin at Target and the glitter I put around the top and border at Michaels.  It was the Studio G glitter glue in an orange.  The border was from Lettering Delights Scalloped Borders and the butterflies too.

Like I said, I am so tired, I am sure this post doesn’t make a lot of sense.  If you have any questions, just post a comment and I will get back to you as soon as possible.  Thanks for looking and happy crafting!