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Sunday, June 10, 2012

Altered Frame: Hexagon Punch


Hi!  Today I have an altered summer frame using hexagons as my backdrop. 

For my project, I altered an old picture frame. I used patterned paper from Canvas Corp and Bella Blvd, cutting them with a hexagon punch, and adhering them them to black cardstock. 


I used seven patterns from Canvas Corps White Basics line and two patterns from Bella Blvd’s Sunshine and Happiness collection for the base of my project.


Then I used a hexagon punch from Creative Memories to punch a bunch of shapes for the base of my project.



I arranged the the hexagons on black cardstock and stitched around the edges to form the base of my project. I love the way the black makes the color pop. Using black also gives the project more depth when inserted in a frame.


Here's a closeup of the top of the altered frame.  I used a large burlap flower from Canvas Corp as the sun and added a tag as a title spot.  Alphas are Webster's Pages.  Banner pieces are October Afternoon.


Here’s a closeup of the bottom of the frame. I added a photo of my son in the pool and a piece of chipboard from My Mind’s Eye to the hexagon background. On the frame itself, I added waves punched from Canvas Corp paper and a large felt flower. I wrapped some burlap string around the flower stem to echo the burlap sun at the top.




Thanks so much for stopping by! 

37 comments:

  1. Wow wow wow wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! This is GORGEOUS!! I loveeeeeeeee the colors, the hexagons and loving the flowers and that sweet photo!!!!

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  2. How fun is this to make a hexagon background with these papers! So fun! I need to get me that punch! Love what you made!

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  3. You did an amazing job on your project. I love all of the fun elements you used and the colors are gorgeous!

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  4. Your altered frame is amazing Izzy!

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  5. Great mix of patterns and colors, Izzy! The black background makes all of the colors pop. I just love how you created the sun and balanced it off with the flower. Awesome project!

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  6. Love your frame and really need to get that punch! So fun and colorful :)

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  7. Gorgeous!! Absolutely Stunningly Gorgeous!!

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  8. Wow! Your frame is fabulous!! Love the burlap flower, but I also "need" that punch! Love the bright colors!

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  9. Simply adorable! I think I need to get one of those hexagon punches. :-)

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  10. I love all of the colour in this project!! Great job.

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  11. What an adorable frame!!!! I love the bright, fun hexagons, and the flowers are the perfect touch!!!! LOVE it!!!!

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  12. This is such a terrific frame and adorable. A lot of work and care went into this!!! Fantastic!

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  13. Love all the beautiful colours here Izzy...perfectly beatiful :))

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  14. Such a super and bright frame Izzy! Love the use of the hexagons and that cool sun! Love this...really gorgeous!

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  15. Izzy this is so creative. Such a bright, striking was to feature the bg. Adorable pic. Love all the textures and elements. Fabulous project.

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  16. This is wonderful! I love the hexagons and the fun colors!! I'm a new follower!

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  17. This is over the top magnificent!!!! LOVE it.

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  18. I love your project!
    The nice bright colors on the black really pop out! :)
    Can't believe I didn't get the hexagon punch at the time when I bought the circle and square all of those years ago.
    Who knew? (lol)

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  19. Wonderful project! Love those bright papers!

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  20. Beautiful project, lovely colours, and a gorgeous child! Valerie

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  21. Love your colors and your project! I also have that hexagon punch. Wonder what the highest bidder would pay for that now, but guess I'll never know, because I'm not parting with it!

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  22. seriously amazing! I want that punch!

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  23. Amazing look~very unique and colorful!!

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  24. The frame is great, but that cutie pie on the bottom life is too cute for words!

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  25. Fabulous project and what wonderful colors!!

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  26. That hexagon punched background is FANTASTIC, Izzy....the colours really pop on that black card stock. Awesome frame :)

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  27. So darn cute! LOVE the hexagons! You inspired me too...I pulled out a hexagon punch like you have that I forgot I had and made a layout last week! :-)

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  28. Gorgeous work on the background with the hexies!

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  29. Great project. I loe the hexagon background and the elements in the outside of the frame.

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  30. Adorable! BTW, I read the latest CK yesterday and tore out a page I LOVED... only when I went to file it in my "to be scraplifted" file did I notice it was yours! Congrats!!

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  31. WOW! Are you kidding? this is like the cutest thing I've seen in awhile!!! LOVE this, Izzy!

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  32. This layout is absolutely adorable Izzy! I love that picture - so cute! I have that hexagon maker from CM and I have not used it for a while, but that will be changing very soon! I love all the colorful hexagons on the black background - fabulous idea! I am a new follower of your sweet blog!

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  33. Just looking at all the bright colors makes me smile!
    Adorable project...Happy, Happy Summer!

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  34. I really LOVE the burlap flower you used as a mat for the sun. This project is seriously creative Izzy!

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  35. This is really gorgeous! I love the pattenrs and colors and that flower. Wow!

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