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Paper Sun Medallions

I can't stop thinking about the sun, so this weeks blogs most likely will be all about how to capture it. I need to see the sun so why not make my own?  So,I started with a handful of shredded paper, card stock circle and double sided tape.
Then I painstakingly arranged each strip of paper in to the shape of sun rays by starting from the center of the circle. Once it was done, I trimmed and crinkled the rays to make them look more natural.
Each one was a creation and was different from the next.
They make me think of Summer and Flowers.
They are easy, quick and a recycling project and my favorite kind of craft!
Just a little tape, card stock and ribbon and I have Paper Sun Medallions for my front door.
Enjoy!

Comments

  1. rizMarch 14, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    simple, but it surely ROCKS!

    i am following you now:)

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  2. Anna Whiston-DonaldsonMarch 17, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Super fun! I may try this one soon!

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  3. Holiday SnobMarch 18, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Really cute! saw this at sassy sites

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  4. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateMarch 20, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Love this! So glad you linked it up to my Open House!

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  5. UnknownMarch 28, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Oh so creative!! Who doesn't love a fun sun?? Thank you for linking up to my K.I.S.S. blog bash last week. This weeks blog bash is in full swing again!! If you haven't already please be sure & link up more of your creativity, I look forward to seeing all your great ideas. :)

    Drop by The Tattered Tag

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  6. MaggieApril 5, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Very pretty!!

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