Here's the result...
My only concern was stability. Because paper is so flimsy, I was worried on how to stabilize the sakura so that it wouldn't bend or curl. Finally I saw this tutorial on the Papertrey ink blog that explains how to layer chipboard. Since the dies are wafer dies, they won't cut through thick chipboard, but they cut fine through my old cereal boxes. So I harvested 2 boxes from our recent shopping trip and they worked perfectly! After cutting several layers, I adhered them together and then cut out a red sakura for each side. Then smaller sized sakura in washi paper to add to the red sakura.
After adding each girl. I decided to add some beads to help with balancing out the mobile. In between the longer strings, I added in the smallest Sakura die cut. I just love how it turned out!
Here's close ups of each girl.
So I hope you enjoyed this project! If you were inspired to make a mobile, let me know so I can check it out!
Washi paper- Hanko designs
Sakura dies- Lifestyle Crafts
Super gorgeous!!!!!! i LOVE the outcome of this project and it's a fabulous way to showcase the girls!! Beautiful job!! =D
ReplyDeleteOoh! This is so pretty! Thanks for the cereal box tip!
ReplyDeleteOoh another gorgous project idea - this would be pretty hanging in a little girl's room or even in my craft room..... Like the cereal box idea too.... TFS!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!! Love the whole project! I want those dies now. I thought I had a big sakura flower punch, but that takes the cake! Gorgeous colors and love all the little girls here. Wonderful job, and nice recycling usage. TFS!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness this is so cute! I've been holding off on buying the Sakura dies from LC because I want to get the WIKI CAPS sakuras. Now that I see the LC dies in action and how big they are, I'm going to have to get BoTH dies!!!
ReplyDeleteWow these are absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Kate
OMGosh, Jenny! You and your aunty are just blowing me away with all these wonderful creative ideas and inspiration! This mobile is really beautiful...so much work, but oh so worth it!
ReplyDeleteWOWZA Jenny! This is such a cute and clever idea! Luv the sakura mobile! I resisted in buying those dies 'cause I have me some cherry blossom dies already, but these are way cute! Do you have the one that cuts the borders? That one is cute too! I can't wait till the next release!
ReplyDeleteThis came out really good. Great job!
ReplyDeleteAwesome project! I just love how it displays the girls. They are just adorable. tfs
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh... this is so awesome!!
ReplyDeleteJust when I thought it was safe to go back to your site, you bring out yet another wonderful project! Thank you sooo much :)
ReplyDeleteabsolutely adorable
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