Friday, March 11, 2011

Altered Frame + GIVEAWAY

Hello everyone!! It's Angela Ploegman a little sad, that it's my last post over here at SEI...but hopeful that my new friends will come visit me at my regular blogging home at Angela Ploegman Designs...

I any case, I definitely saved the best for last...here's the altered Inspirational frame I created with more SEI Couture papers!


This foiled, embossed chiffon paper was my absolute FAVORITE in the entire collection...it's so elegant and detailed and the gentle gradient of color from one side to the other was INSPIRING!...so I created an altered frame to hold inspirational quotes that I could easily change out when the need arose. The quote is printed on some of the patterned paper in the collection and embellished top and bottom with a bit of the shawl die cut lace paper. The Black Licorice Puffy Stickers are actually placed ON TOP of the glass, so they will always be there, even when I switch out the quote.


I have a new found love for crepe paper...the silver flower detail was formed from crepe paper that was punched on the outside edge with a scalloped border punch. I was then bunched and folded while adhering down to a punched circle base. Then it was embellished with some black bunched tulle, a silver flower and pearl gem. The purple embossed butterfly embellishment was double stacked on foam tape and finished with another couple of pearl gems...love the dimension this created on the butterfly.

Toodles all! It's been a blast this week, blogging for SEI!!

Thank you, Angela! It has been an inspiring week. We love the variety of projects and recipes you shared. Thank you for choosing to spend your week with us!


GIVEAWAY TIME! Would you like to win some of the brand new paper-crafting products from the Couture collection that Angela used this week? Then leave a comment on this post by Sunday, March 13th at midnight MST. Tell us which of Angela's posts was your favorite this week. The winner will be announced Monday so check back then.
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86 comments:

  1. Karen WilliamsMarch 11, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    I loved the bami goreng recipe! Its very popular here in the Netherlands but being English I had no idea how to make it - until now

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  2. Tracy DurcanMarch 11, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Oh gosh, Angela's frame is gorgeous!! Yes, that would be my favorite post this week :)

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  3. Thebug415March 11, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I really like today's altered frame. But it comes very close to the LO page too. Very cute LO pages.

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  4. JLPCMarch 11, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    the altered frame, for sure!

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  5. Marg Van PattenMarch 11, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Aside from the wonerful recipes, I really appreciated the "I Have a Son" layout. The colors really drew me in and the great tip on using leftover paper strips to make the flower was bonus! Thanks for a fun and educational week at SEI.

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  6. LindyMarch 11, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Angela's frame is simply stunning! I loved all her posts but this one would be my fav. :)

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  7. LynnSevillanaMarch 11, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    What a beautiful altered frame!

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  8. BoopnutMarch 11, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I love the altered frame. I like the rosette right down to the quote inside the frame!

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  9. BethMarch 11, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    The frame is lovely - that is my favoirte post of the week!

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  10. NancyMarch 11, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Oooh! Angela's Curried Fried Rice caught my eye. Can't wait to try that recipe out. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  11. fong33March 11, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    I loved that she shared the wonderful recipes with us. I also loved her "I Have a Son" post.

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  12. JessMarch 11, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Loved the recipes! Thanks for a great week Angela!

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  13. Christa S.March 11, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Its really hard to pick one day from this week. I guess today because it has the giveaway, but I just LOVED Angela's mix of recipes with crafting. I'm going to try both recipes because they looked fabulous.

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  14. Dana TatarMarch 11, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I LOVE Angela's frame! The soft color palette and embellishments are just gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  15. MiliPea DesignsMarch 11, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    My favorite project of Angela's is this frame as it really struck a cord with me, especially today. My daughter has been going through a really tough time at school with a particular person and the saying on this frame fit perfectly! Plus, its beautiful!

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  16. Monika Wright | I Love It AllMarch 11, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I think the altered box was my fave. Well, that and the flower made with the foiled crepe paper!

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  17. AnonymousMarch 11, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I actually like both projects from today and Weds. Both are beautiful but I think I like the frame just a wee bit more. Love this collection.

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  18. Melinda AKA medialadyMarch 11, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I love today's altered frame but my favorite is "I have a son" because I do too and love to brag about both of my sons!

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  19. KatherineMarch 11, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    I really liked the altered pencil box but I think this altered frame is my favorite. It's gorgeous!

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  20. smahrtyMarch 11, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    I liked all her posts! It was really fun to get a couple new recipes too.

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  21. connieMarch 11, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    I loved her first post. The LO was beautiful.

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  22. Cynthia StasiewskiMarch 11, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I loved the re-purposed pencil box and reminded me that I had one tucked away in my 'rainy day' project drawer. It is now front and center and I'm appreciating how thrifty I am! HA Thanks for sharing your recipes too Angela.

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  23. AnjaMarch 11, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    the box on wednesday was great, so that's my fav, but they was all interesting and yummy.

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  24. Angela C.March 11, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Love that rosette made out of silver crepe paper. It's gorgeous!

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  25. CherieMarch 11, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    I love the pencil box!! What a fabulous way to re-purpose it!! I want to do something like that very soon!!

    cherie.goyer at gmail.com
    http://oneheartscrapper.blogspot.com

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  26. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 12:35 PM

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  27. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I really liked both the soccer boy page and today's frame... the extra details of how she hand-made the flowers on both were terrific!!

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  28. sammies02March 11, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Love the frame, but the pencil box is my fav. I love the Couture line. Can't wait for Aprils club kit.

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  29. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I loved the recipes. Specially the Bahmi Goreng. This is definatelly one I'll be trying soon. Thanks for sharing.

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  30. SharonDoesBasketsMarch 11, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I like Angela's layout of her son...I like her "simple, layered and linear" style...it appeals to me! Neat idea to include unique recipes, too! :)

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  31. Embley VeronicaMarch 11, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    The pencil box wins for me, though that curried rice looks darn fine. :)

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  32. Kelly MassmanMarch 11, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    The gorgeous frame is my favorite!! TFS!
    Thanks also for a chance to win a wonderful prize!

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  33. JUDY RAYMarch 11, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    I loved the frame.It is just beautiful

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  34. SuziwollmanMarch 11, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Oh, Angela was so much fun! She obviously loves crafting. My favorite post has to be the repurposed pencil box. Oh, that flower! I can't seem to get enough paper flowers lately.

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  35. MelanieMarch 11, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    LOVE the frame!! It is my favorite.
    Have a great weekend!

    Melanie

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  36. ABennettMarch 11, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I love Angela's Monday post. The flower on her "I Have A Boy" page is gorgeous!

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  37. PaulineMarch 11, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Angela,
    I absolutely love the Dale Carnegie quote on character and forgiveness. It truly is an inspiration that deserves to be framed.
    Thank you for sharing,
    Pauline M. Kirkpatrick

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  38. ScrapamumMarch 11, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    I really liked the recipe she posted yesterday. I really want to try it. She did a great job this week!!!

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  39. KellyGMarch 11, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Love the pencil box! It has been a great week, thanks!

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  40. glendaMarch 11, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    My favorite post is "I have a son". I also have a 7 year old boy and have found it more difficult to make pages that aren't so babyish. I will most definitely follow you on your blog and look forward to news from your lil monster.

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  41. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    I loved the covered box what a clever idea!

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  42. Summer BraxtonMarch 11, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Angela's pencil box was inspiring. I have something similar that I can alter.

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  43. SusieScrapperMarch 11, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Do love the frame, but also thought the pencil box was pretty cool!! :)

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  44. Shanna FugateMarch 11, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    I liked the little altered giftbox. The Couture collect looks beautiful!

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  45. LynneMarch 11, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    I love the frame made with the Couture papers!! Angela work is stunning!!!

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  46. Kim MMarch 11, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Maybe it is me being on a diet but I loved her post of her rice recipe.

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  47. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Wow, great posts! I don't cook but saved the recipes for hubby who does! Altered frame, followed closely on its heels by the Son LO, would be my fav projects. However, the box really inspired me since I can't seem to throw out anything usable and better get busy trying some of those!

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  48. ElizabethMarch 11, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    I think the frame that angela created is just gorgeous and I most likely will be attempting to recreate it to give as a gift, sometime in the future

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  49. kbhsmomMarch 11, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    What a beautiful frame! I can't wait to scraplift!

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  50. heyitsamandaMarch 11, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    I loved the repurpose box! Great idea!

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  51. jengdMarch 11, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    There were so many great things! I love the "I have a son" layout- beautifully done and I love that there's a flower on a boy's layout and it doesn't look out of place. Today's frame is gorgeous and I really want to try out the recipes!

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  52. Heather (goldiecar)March 11, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    I think that I liked this last post the most, mainly for the flower!

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  53. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    How super! I have a box collection and will definitely save this for a special occasion.

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  54. Karin HoagMarch 11, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    I totally dig today's post (Friday the 11th). I have been wanting to make photo frames for some time now, but needed a bit of great inspiration to use my metal words somehow, and here it is!!! Love the soft colours of this paper. Cheers, and TGIF everyone!

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  55. KimMarch 11, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    I love the recipes! I can't wait to try them....BUt, I really loved her "I have a son!" Lo!!! I loved the black matting and the way she used these papers for a masculine page!

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  56. brenlubrantMarch 11, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    My fab fav post this week is today's (Friday), inspirational frame. I really love the flower you created on this frame and the colors are just beautiful.

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  57. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    I love the frame , it's beautiful!!!

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  58. Gail B.March 11, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    My favorite is the scrapbook page. I love the use of the mists and the black frames really make things pop.

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  59. NaomiMarch 11, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Thanks for sharing the creation of the frame and the opportunity to win the fabulous prize!

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  60. Color [Me] HappyMarch 11, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    This is GORG. I am wanting to learn how to create and design like this. I am at a loss and am not sure where to start. Any help would be appreciated! The frame is bananas!

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  61. Life in ColorsMarch 12, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Love that frame and especially that flower, that looks awesome !!! Thanks for sharing your lovely work Angela!

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  62. Ms. PetersenMarch 12, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Absolutely stunning. I love the softness of the colors.

    Ms. Petersen

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  63. Jodi R.March 12, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I liked the I have a son page. As a mom of a DS I love seeing examples of boy pages and those little black paper curls are so cute. What a great idea!

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  64. JanellMarch 12, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    The pencil box is cute, and the recipes sound good, but I think my favorite is the frame. It's darling. I especially like the flower and butterfly and the rhinestones around the frame make a nice touch. It's pretty.

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  65. labsuperMarch 12, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    I liked the re-purposed pencil box, especially the inside.

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  66. sharonMarch 12, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I am so impressd with Angela's layout. The color choices and the clean layout compliment her handsome little man.
    The paper is yummy too.
    Sharon L

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  67. mimisimonMarch 12, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    The Inspire frame is absolutely beautiful!

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  68. Aimee KiddMarch 12, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    My fav was the "I have a boy"! I am always trying to turn girly or flowery papers into boy pages. It does work....most of the time! LOL!! I loved the flower that she made for that page.

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  69. Lisa W.March 12, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    love the crepe paper - but I reaaly love the use of pearlized paper and a flower on her page about her son. It works!

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  70. Gia82March 12, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    I really like the "I have a son" Layout. We will miss you too Angela! Best Wishes!

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  71. BrittneyMarch 12, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    The recipe - yummy!!

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  72. Rachel VMarch 12, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    My favorite post from this week is Monday's with the "I Have A Son" layout. I love the way Angela used the beautiful Bissette paper to make a boy layout. The misting on it is amazing and I love the flower! TFS!

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  73. AnonymousMarch 12, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Hi Angela!! I loved your boy layout especially the flower embellishment made from that beautiful couture paper!!! Those colors in the new couture line are my favorite colors!! Hope I'm lycky enough to win!! I'll be checking out your blog for sure!!

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  74. Rowena1976March 12, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Hi Angela!! I loved your boy layout especially the flower embellishment made from that beautiful couture paper!!! Those colors in the new couture line are my favorite colors!! Hope I'm lycky enough to win!! I'll be checking out your blog for sure!!

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  75. jan metcalfMarch 13, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    I enjoyed the details on her crepe paper flower and embellies!

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  76. MichelleMarch 13, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I loved the recipe & this frame...the colors are so soft & beautiful!

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  77. littlenMarch 13, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    i have a son was my favorite post this week. i guess i'm just partial to little boys since i have lots of grandsons.

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  78. Mollie Cox BryanMarch 13, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I loved the "I Have a Son" post.

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  79. kaw1963March 13, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    I thought I really liked the re-purposed pencil box, but you wowed me with the frame and crepe paper flower! Thanks for the inspiration this week and the recipes!

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  80. Scrappin Sports & MoreMarch 13, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    I liked the pencil box. so creative!!

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  81. ScrappyGoodnessMarch 13, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    I loved the altered picture frame! I just love altered frames and hers was beautiful this week.

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  82. Wendy March 13, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    This altered frame is so gorgeous!! The flower just pops right off! Great creativity! Thanks for sharing your work with us Angela! :)

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  83. mhalpernMarch 13, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    The frame is gorgeous but I have to admit I'm looking forward to trying Bami Goreng recipe. Thanks for sharing your skills in the craft room and the kitchen!

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  84. UnknownMarch 13, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    It was a great change of pace to see recipes on the site. Will miss you Angela.

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  85. LesleyfromWIMarch 13, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Gorgeous! I love it...tfs!

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  86. UnknownMarch 14, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Wow!!! I love that new kit/set! Gorgeous.

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