Monday, January 26, 2009

You've Gotta Have Heart

This week's Cinema Saturday pick is The Wizard of Oz. Not only is this one of my all-time favorite movies, but it's taking on special meaning this year: It's the musical I'm choreographing for my school right now.

The Tin Man was always my favorite character, so I used him as my inspiration. I wanted to capture not only his sweet personality, but also the relationship he had with Dorothy.

I filled a clear card box with Hershey's kisses to represent the Tin Man. The red ribbon and cardstock represent his heart and Dorothy's ruby slippers, and the blue gingham ribbon represents her dress as well.

The sentiment is something I can picture the Tin Man saying to Dorothy. It reminds me of the moment in the film when she's heading back to Kansas. The Tin Man says, "Now I know I've got a heart, 'cause it's breaking."

I placed a Heidi Swapp clear heart over the sentiment and added a silver brad to further reinforce the image of the Tin Man. I also used my ticket corner punch on the sentiment to make it look like a movie ticket.

This will be a gift for the director of our show. She was out last year on maternity leave, so I wanted to let her know I'm glad she's back.

Stamps: Friendship Blooms (SU)
Paper: Real Red, Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Ink: Real Red
Accessories: ticket corner punch, gingham ribbon (SU), sheer ribbon (Hobby Lobby), Heidi Swapp ghost shape, brad (SU), clear card box (PTI), Hershey's kisses

37 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wizard of Oz is my all time favorite movie. I'm embarassed to admit that I've seen it certainly over 200 times... if not double that! Great project, love the little touches!

Oliva Ohlson said...

Awww...Ann! What a great inspired card!

Pat (mspfd) said...

Ann, this is totally awesome. What a fabulous, creative and fun gift as well as a wonderful take on this week's Cinema Saturday pick.

Lyn S said...

That's so clever Ann!

Christyne said...

This is WONDERFUL! I love everything about it!

Oliva Ohlson said...

Hi Ann,
Hope you are feeling better :-)

I have chosen you for a photo challenge:
http://olivascreativequest.blogspot.com/2009/01/photo-challenge.html

Hope you can play.

Covered In Crafts said...

That's so cute!!!

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful gift your director is getting. It truely does look like the Wizard of Oz.

Swamp Tulip said...

Great job. I'm a Wizard of Oz fan myself :)

Teresa

Sara Strand said...

I love this project. It's so easy, but it fits the Wizard of Oz theme perfectly! You also picked my favorite line of the money at the end of your blog!

bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gault said...

So cute, Ann! Everything about your treat bag is wonderful!

Jacquel said...

Your box is too cute! lovin' the red...great job!!

Brooke S said...

ANN!!! I totally love It. I love the Tin Woodsman... What a great Idea chocolate with tin wrapping..... I have a treat inspired by the Tin Man coming really soon as well.. You totally made my heart smile.. What a cute project..

Hugs
Tin Man Heart Hugs
Brooke

Unknown said...

Awww this is so cute! love it!

UKMUMINUSA said...

Great treat bag, you did a fab job.

Jennifer Talley said...

So cute! I am sure your director will love it (I know I would!).

Deb Neerman said...

This is awesome, Ann! LOVE it ... your blue gingham ribbon is the perfect finishing touch!

Carol Dunstan said...

wow, this is fantastic! I love the way you represented the Tin Man :-D

Anthonette said...

That ribbon totally captures Dorothy's dress. What a great project! You are on fire with these challenges. Good job!

Jules said...

Ann, you are always so clever! That is adorable, right down to the ribbon!!!!

Elena said...

That is a very nice project and very thoughtful!!!

Dianne said...

Your project is wonderful...and I love the Wizard of Oz. My daughter did an ice show called the "Yellow Brick Road" based on the Wizard of Oz...it was wonderful.

BLJ Graves Studio said...

How clever! I love it.

Amy, Ottawa, Canada said...

That is so funny that you're working on that right now, your director is going to love it, talk about the perfect gift.
Thanks for the link to the Clear Boxes & the details.

Angie Tieman said...

Fabulous project! Great job with the movie inspiration, looks just like Dorothy to me!

Kim Marie said...

What a neat neat idea! the heart made it PERFECT! Inspiring!
Kim Marie

Anonymous said...

So cute and sweet! What a fun gift to get from a friend! :)

loretta said...

What a wonderful project!

Kerry said...

This is fabulous! The colors and ribbon immediately reminded me of Dorothy...love the kisses for the tin man too!

Sheri said...

Beautiful!!! What a great idea!

Marnie said...

OOOH yummy! Wonderful work!

JoLynn said...

Dude! I directed eighth graders in WoO a few years back. Good luck with all the Munchkins, friend. Are you using kids or kneeling big people. My bro. was a "kneeling big person" in high school... "As Mayor of the Munchkin City..." Anyway, I also like your project very much. :)

zukesgirl said...

oooo --- wow -- that is great!

***HeatheR*** said...

what a sweet and darling gift. You captured the essence of wizard of oz perfectly!
***HeatheR***

Sam said...

Totally lovely gift Ann.

Very best wishes for your show!

Sam.

B said...

Oh what a fun gift!

Kim said...

What a great gift!