Friday, July 22, 2011

Deal of the Day!

Check out the Deal of the Day over at Stamping Scrapping. You really don’t want to miss out!

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#DOD Spellbinders, Matching Stamps, MS, Nestabling, Gilli,KI Memories, Mini Maggies, Stampee

"8" DEALS FOR THE WEEK
We are GONE to the Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show
Vending, Buying and Teaching!
CLICK ON EACH LINK FOR THE AWESOME DEALS
SPELLBINDERS DIES 35% off (Does not include NEW releases or SS dies)
SPELLBINDERS MATCHING STAMPS SINGLE SETS ALL 40% off
MINI MAGNOLIA STAMPS EACH JUST $3.99
NESTABLING 50% off
GILLI & LIL GILLI 25-35% off (not NEW ones)
STAMPEE 50% off
KI MEMORIES RHINESTONES ETC 50% off
MARTHA STEWART 40% off

Also, be sure to check out the new products arriving daily here.

Friday, July 15, 2011

Paper Corsages

Today I would like to show you what we will be making in one of the classes hosted by Stamping Scrapping at CHA in Chicago this coming week. If you will be there stop by booth 1400 and say hello, we would love to meet you!
Grab a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy the tutorial.
We taking these supplies …..

and turning them into this ……

For this project the following supplies are needed:
First step is to cut out two of the large Anglaise dies, one of the next largest size and a circle.


After cutting out all of the dies the two large Anglaise dies need to be scored. I scored at the small circles and at the bottom of each curve all the way around. It is difficult to see the score lines with this paper and the camera angle.
So, between the two ‘curls’ there is a small circle that is cut from the die. Start scoring here lining up the top and bottom on the same line. Next, line up the scor-pal in the crevice to the right or left of the curl. Next, score in the valley between the two ovals. Do this all the way around for both large die cuts.

After both are scored cut on one of the score lines all the way to the inner circle.

Next step is to accordion fold the two large die cuts.

Once this is complete take a dab of Zip dry or scor-tape and add it to each cut on one of the large die cuts.

Now, take the two pieces and glue them together to form one large circle.

At this point the shape looks a little odd. Just bring the folds together and it will begin to take shape.
Next, add Zip Dry or Scor-tape to the 2-3'” circle. I prefer Scor-tape because I can adjust the die cuts for a longer period of time. It is also a little difficult for me to squeeze the bottle of Zip Dry.

After this sets up for a few seconds take the now one large accordion folded die cut and set it on the circle. Do your best to center on the back side although it isn’t necessary. Continue to adjust the accordion folded cut out so that the folds look uniform throughout. After holding your breath a couple of minutes you should be able to let go and the cut out will remain attached to the circle.

Next step is to take the next size Anglaise die cut and put a dab of Zip Dry on it, the pom-pom and a dab of Zip Dry on top of the pom-pom.

After it sets a few seconds place the pom-pom in the center of the Paper Corsage base. This is the white space in the picture above this one. Your corsage should look like the one shown below.

Take a Color Me White flower and adhere to the top of the corsage.

Add a button to the middle of the flower. Adhere using Zip Dry.

Take the piece of ribbon and fold it in half as shown.

Using Scor-tape (Zip Dry didn’t work too well with this ribbon) cross the ribbon over itself as shown above.

Add the safety pin at the fold of the ribbon.

That’s it ….. all done!
Would love to know what you think about our little corsage.
Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you at CHA in Chicago.

Friday, July 1, 2011

Conserving Paper Tutorial

If you have ever thought that you didn't want to use up a sheet of DSP to make a card because it is the last one you have of that design, or you spent a lot of money on it and you hate to use the whole thing in one layer on a card, I am going to show you a trick/tip to make that beautiful piece of DSP, or any piece of cardstock, go a bit further.

I have some gorgeous Magnolia DSP that I have been saving and have finally decided to use it.  First I am starting with some of the Cryogen White paper as the base of my card.  I love this paper because it has a shimmer to it.


For my first layer on this card, I am going to use the Core'dinations Gemstones paper.  I am all about the shimmer, so had to add some more.  


Since I am going to add another layer on this paper, I am going to use my Big Shot to cut out the center with the Spellbinders Scalloped Circle Nestabilities..  You won't be able to see that I have cut out the center when I add the next layer,   I will use this piece on another part of the card.  




I take the DSP that I will be using as the next layer, and cut it out with the Spellbinders Beaded Circle Nestabilities.


This piece will go over the scalloped circle cut out and you won't even be able to tell that I did not use a full sheet of paper underneath it.  However, since I will be placing an image on top of this cut out DSP, I will cut the center out of this piece of paper as well.  You will never be able to see that I did not use a full beaded circle cut out when I am done.  


Here I have placed the image on top of the beaded circle die cut.  So, can you see that I have not used a full sheet of paper?


The piece of DSP that I cut the center out of the beaded circle is used as a part of the inside of the card, along with the scalloped circle cut out that I cut previously out of the gemstone paper.  With this part of the card, I didn't mind it you could tell that I cut out the center of the DSP since I am using it as a layered frame. 


This is how I conserve paper and piece together a card with all of the items that I have cut out. So, you might now be asking yourself why I have not shown the complete card so that you can see all of the items that I used on it?  Well, this card is my post for the buttons challenge at Magnolia Stamp Lovers, so you will have to hop over there to see the card  in its entirety.  I am such a tease!!