W100, W101, W102 Workshop Cards

W100 Snowflake

What a time I had making this card!  It is nothing like Joanne’s!  She couldn’t even duplicate what she had made!  It was too funny!

Paper: Cherry Cobbler Core’dinations, Cherry Cobbler, Silver Glimmer.

Stamps: Festive Flurries.

Ink: Versamark, White.

Embellishments: Snowburst EF, organza ribbon, Snow Flurry Bigz Die, Festive Flurry Bigz Die, rhinestone, white EP, sand paper, sponge.

Punches: Scallop Border.

W101 Best Wishes

Paper: Very Vanilla, Rose Red, Cherry Cobbler Core’dinations.

Stamps: Sincere Salutations, Very Vintage.

Ink: Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler.

Embellishments: Pearl Jewels, sand paper, Elegant Lines EF, Lacey Brocade EF.

Punches: Butterfly, Scallop Border.

W102 Christmas

Paper: Soft Suede, Rose Red, Newsprint, Very Vanilla.

Stamps: Four Seasons.

Ink: Soft Suede.

Embellishments: Victorian ribbon, Elegant Lines EF, Vintage Trinkets.

Punches: Circle.

Thank you for stopping by.  Both Joanne and I are SU! demonstrators so if at any time you would like to purchase SU! products, give her a call or from my Blog, click on the Shop Now button.  Your order will be delivered right to you (you do have to give SU! a street address, not a box #).

Have a safe and Happy New Year!

W100 Snowflake

What a time I had making this card!  It is nothing like Joanne’s!  She couldn’t even duplicate what she had made!  It was too funny!

Paper: Cherry Cobbler Core’dinations, Cherry Cobbler, Silver Glimmer.

Stamps: Festive Flurries.

Ink: Versamark, White.

Embellishments: Snowburst EF, organza ribbon, Snow Flurry Bigz Die, Festive Flurry Bigz Die, rhinestone, white EP, sand paper, sponge.

Punches: Scallop Border.

W101 Best Wishes

Paper: Very Vanilla, Rose Red, Cherry Cobbler Core’dinations.

Stamps: Sincere Salutations, Very Vintage.

Ink: Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler.

Embellishments: Pearl Jewels, sand paper, Elegant Lines EF, Lacey Brocade EF.

Punches: Butterfly, Scallop Border.

W102 Christmas

Paper: Soft Suede, Rose Red, Newsprint, Very Vanilla.

Stamps: Four Seasons.

Ink: Soft Suede.

Embellishments: Victorian ribbon, Elegant Lines EF, Vintage Trinkets.

Punches: Circle.

Thank you for stopping by.  Both Joanne and I are SU! demonstrators so if at any time you would like to purchase SU! products, give her a call or from my Blog, click on the Shop Now button.  Your order will be delivered right to you (you do have to give SU! a street address, not a box #).

Have a safe and Happy New Year!

MDS 145 Christmas Time is Family Time Scrapbook Page

I used a sketch for this layout but now, I can’t find it!  Grrr!  I used the triangle punch for both these trees.  Too simple!  My Digital Studio is an easy-to-use design software featuring thousands of Stampin’ Up!’s award-winning images, colors, and accessories. Compatible with PC and Mac operating systems, My Digital Studio allows designers of all skill levels to create their own digital projects or use hundreds of templates to make professionally designed cards, photo albums, scrapbooks, and more.  Best of all … it is FREE for 30 days!  Click on the ‘Shop Now’ button at the top of my Blog for more info.

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Background:  Color = TEMPTING TURQUOISE.
Embellishments:  Brads\Sweet Shop - jelly bean brads\Sweet Shop – swirl.
Stamps:  French Foliage\French Foliage - script, Copyright Stamps\Copyright Stamps - swirl Color = 230,WATERMARK, Autumn Elements\Autumn Elements - flourish 1 Color = REAL RED, Autumn Elements\Autumn Elements - flourish 2 Color = REAL RED, Autumn Elements\Autumn Elements - flourish 3 Color = REAL RED, Best Wishes & More\Best Wishes & More - snowflake, Color = 230,WATERMARK.
Punches:  1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = REAL RED, 1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = CHOCOLATE CHIP, Extras\Hello, Baby - pennant punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Autumn Spice - designer series paper\Autumn Spice - pattern 4, 1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = CHOCOLATE CHIP, Extras\Hello, Baby - pennant punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Autumn Spice - designer series paper\Autumn Spice - pattern 1, 1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = REAL RED.

 

I used a sketch for this layout but now, I can’t find it!  Grrr!  I used the triangle punch for both these trees.  Too simple!  My Digital Studio is an easy-to-use design software featuring thousands of Stampin’ Up!’s award-winning images, colors, and accessories. Compatible with PC and Mac operating systems, My Digital Studio allows designers of all skill levels to create their own digital projects or use hundreds of templates to make professionally designed cards, photo albums, scrapbooks, and more.  Best of all … it is FREE for 30 days!  Click on the ‘Shop Now’ button at the top of my Blog for more info.

Page before adding photos.

Background:  Color = TEMPTING TURQUOISE.
Embellishments:  Brads\Sweet Shop - jelly bean brads\Sweet Shop – swirl.
Stamps:  French Foliage\French Foliage - script, Copyright Stamps\Copyright Stamps - swirl Color = 230,WATERMARK, Autumn Elements\Autumn Elements - flourish 1 Color = REAL RED, Autumn Elements\Autumn Elements - flourish 2 Color = REAL RED, Autumn Elements\Autumn Elements - flourish 3 Color = REAL RED, Best Wishes & More\Best Wishes & More - snowflake, Color = 230,WATERMARK.
Punches:  1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = REAL RED, 1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = CHOCOLATE CHIP, Extras\Hello, Baby - pennant punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Autumn Spice - designer series paper\Autumn Spice - pattern 4, 1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = CHOCOLATE CHIP, Extras\Hello, Baby - pennant punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Autumn Spice - designer series paper\Autumn Spice - pattern 1, 1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = REAL RED.

 

Plastic Wrap makes Easy Cleaning of Refrigeration Shelves

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!  I'm not saying that you have to clean your fridge today but here is a little trick I found on Pinterest – where else!!  Line your fridge shelves with Press ‘n Seal!  If the shelves get coated in food or something spills etc, simply remove the wrap. No real cleaning is required.  Let the shelves come to room temp first, it makes it easier.

Clean the shelves using a mild detergent, rinse and dry.  This helps avoid the growth of mold and ensures the plastic adheres properly.

Pull out a sheet of “press and seal” plastic wrap that is large enough to cover the shelf and smooth it with your hands.

If one sheet doesn’t cover the shelf, add another sheet to overlap the first one.

Just replace as needed. Saves a lot of elbow grease.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!  I'm not saying that you have to clean your fridge today but here is a little trick I found on Pinterest – where else!!  Line your fridge shelves with Press ‘n Seal!  If the shelves get coated in food or something spills etc, simply remove the wrap. No real cleaning is required.  Let the shelves come to room temp first, it makes it easier.

Clean the shelves using a mild detergent, rinse and dry.  This helps avoid the growth of mold and ensures the plastic adheres properly.

Pull out a sheet of “press and seal” plastic wrap that is large enough to cover the shelf and smooth it with your hands.

If one sheet doesn’t cover the shelf, add another sheet to overlap the first one.

Just replace as needed. Saves a lot of elbow grease.

MDS 144 Family Scrapbook Page

 

 

Love this Grad Party paper!  MDS allows me to drop my letters on my page then re-size them so they are all the same size!  Love how easy it is to do!    If you are thinking about digital scrapbooking, you can download MDS (My Digital Studio) for a free 30 day trial period.  Click on the ‘Shop Now’ button at the top of my Blog for more info.  All your purchases are kept in your Shopping Cart – they are yours forever.  Should your computer crash, just upload them again onto your new computer.

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Background:  Card Stock\Textured Card Stock\Textured Card Stock - Soft Suede.
Embellishments:  Designer Kits\Grad Party - embellishments\Grad Party - flag 6, Designer Kits\Grad Party - embellishments\Grad Party - flag 4, Staple & Stitching\Whisper White - Stitching Zigzag, Designer Kits\Grad Party - embellishments\Grad Party - flag 2.
Stamps:  Vintage Overlays\Vintage Overlays - texture 7, Mistyped\Mistyped - Color = CHERRY COBBLER.
Punches:  Tall Heart Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Grad Party - designer series paper\Grad Party – 2, Tall Heart Punch, Full Heart Punch, Medium Heart Punch.

 

 

Love this Grad Party paper!  MDS allows me to drop my letters on my page then re-size them so they are all the same size!  Love how easy it is to do!    If you are thinking about digital scrapbooking, you can download MDS (My Digital Studio) for a free 30 day trial period.  Click on the ‘Shop Now’ button at the top of my Blog for more info.  All your purchases are kept in your Shopping Cart – they are yours forever.  Should your computer crash, just upload them again onto your new computer.

Page before adding photos.

Background:  Card Stock\Textured Card Stock\Textured Card Stock - Soft Suede.
Embellishments:  Designer Kits\Grad Party - embellishments\Grad Party - flag 6, Designer Kits\Grad Party - embellishments\Grad Party - flag 4, Staple & Stitching\Whisper White - Stitching Zigzag, Designer Kits\Grad Party - embellishments\Grad Party - flag 2.
Stamps:  Vintage Overlays\Vintage Overlays - texture 7, Mistyped\Mistyped - Color = CHERRY COBBLER.
Punches:  Tall Heart Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Grad Party - designer series paper\Grad Party – 2, Tall Heart Punch, Full Heart Punch, Medium Heart Punch.

Cards - How to add Glitter to Cards

From my pile of prepared shaving cream cardstock that I had made in THIS post, I decided I wanted to cut a snowflake from the pieces I had added the Night of Navy re-inker to so I pounced my Versamark ink pad on each piece.

Then I covered with Heat and Seal by SU!.  I heated it until it melted - it melts very fast so do not over-heat.
 

Now it is tacky and ready to apply Dazzling Diamonds glitter by SU!.
 

Heat set again.
 

Remove excess glitter with any kind of a brush.
 

Place right side down on the Bigz Snowy Flurry and now we have a perfect snowflake.  Hmmmm… I can see that I am not going to let the negative piece go to waste neither.
 

From my pile of prepared shaving cream cardstock that I had made in THIS post, I decided I wanted to cut a snowflake from the pieces I had added the Night of Navy re-inker to so I pounced my Versamark ink pad on each piece.

Then I covered with Heat and Seal by SU!.  I heated it until it melted - it melts very fast so do not over-heat.
 

Now it is tacky and ready to apply Dazzling Diamonds glitter by SU!.
 

Heat set again.
 

Remove excess glitter with any kind of a brush.
 

Place right side down on the Bigz Snowy Flurry and now we have a perfect snowflake.  Hmmmm… I can see that I am not going to let the negative piece go to waste neither.
 

MDS 143 Christmas Glows with Love Scrapbook Page

 

How cool is my tree??  I simply used the triangle punch, re-sized it a few times and made myself a tree!  If you have downloaded the program, I’m thrilled for you!   If not, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?  It’s free!!! For the full program, the price is only $24.95!  Yes…you can pick yourself up off the floor now.  RUN; don’t walk to get this software now!  Click on the ‘Shop Now’ button at the top of my Blog for more info. 

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Background:  Color = NOT QUITE NAVY.
Embellishments:  Designer Kits\Back to School - embellishments\Back to School - red ribbon frame
Stamps:  Torn Edges\Torn Edges - hand torn Color = 230,WATERMARK, Splatters\A Split Second\A Split Second - splatter 2 Color = 230,WATERMARK, Splatters\A Split Second\A Split Second - splatter 3, Color = 230,WATERMARK, Splatters\A Split Second\A Split Second - splatter 1 Color = 230,WATERMARK, Jolly Bingo Bits\Jolly Bingo Bits - snowflake Color = 230,WATERMARK, Designer Kits\Lemonade Stand\Lemonade Stand - snowflake Color = 230,WATERMARK, Season of Cheer\Season of Cheer - snowflake Color = 230 WATERMARK, Designer Kits\Christmas Jingle - stamps\Winter Post\Winter Post - snowflake Color = 230 WATERMARK, Designer Kits\Day in the Life\Day in the Life - 3 frame.
Punches:  1.25 Square Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\Patterns\Whisper White Patterns – 1, 1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = CHOCOLATE CHIP, Extras\Petite Pennant Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Springtime Vintage - designer series paper\Springtime Vintage - pattern 2.

 

How cool is my tree??  I simply used the triangle punch, re-sized it a few times and made myself a tree!  If you have downloaded the program, I’m thrilled for you!   If not, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?  It’s free!!! For the full program, the price is only $24.95!  Yes…you can pick yourself up off the floor now.  RUN; don’t walk to get this software now!  Click on the ‘Shop Now’ button at the top of my Blog for more info. 

Page before adding photos.

Background:  Color = NOT QUITE NAVY.
Embellishments:  Designer Kits\Back to School - embellishments\Back to School - red ribbon frame
Stamps:  Torn Edges\Torn Edges - hand torn Color = 230,WATERMARK, Splatters\A Split Second\A Split Second - splatter 2 Color = 230,WATERMARK, Splatters\A Split Second\A Split Second - splatter 3, Color = 230,WATERMARK, Splatters\A Split Second\A Split Second - splatter 1 Color = 230,WATERMARK, Jolly Bingo Bits\Jolly Bingo Bits - snowflake Color = 230,WATERMARK, Designer Kits\Lemonade Stand\Lemonade Stand - snowflake Color = 230,WATERMARK, Season of Cheer\Season of Cheer - snowflake Color = 230 WATERMARK, Designer Kits\Christmas Jingle - stamps\Winter Post\Winter Post - snowflake Color = 230 WATERMARK, Designer Kits\Day in the Life\Day in the Life - 3 frame.
Punches:  1.25 Square Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\Patterns\Whisper White Patterns – 1, 1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = CHOCOLATE CHIP, Extras\Petite Pennant Punch,  Filled with: Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Springtime Vintage - designer series paper\Springtime Vintage - pattern 2.

Sewing - Soap Pouch

I made a few of these towels so I used the scraps to make these soap pouches.  Cut any towel or facecloth 4”wide by 10”.  I cut my towel so I could use one factory finished edge for one end.

Serge the other short edge to prevent fraying. I happen to have white thread in my serger but it doesn’t matter what color the serger thread is because it is tucked inside.

With right sides together, fold up the factory finished edge to 3.5” and pin - you're going to turn it right side out after sewing so you want this edge to show. Set aside.

Fold a 4” piece of grosgrain ribbon in half.

Pin your loop at 4” from the bottom fold to the inside of one of the edges.

Now measure up from the bottom fold again to 4.5” and mark.

Fold on these marks with right sides together and pin.  Sew the sides closed.  Turn your pouch right-side-out and you are finished.

Our daughter gives us some of her homemade soap.  It fits just fine in the pouches as well as any regular size bar of soap.

You can take the soap out after each bath to let the pieces dry separately or you can just hang the whole thing up to dry until the next time.

These soap pouches exfoliate and suds.   Not only handy for in the shower but they also double by leaving a nice scent in the bathroom.  They smell so good - could also use them for pretty smelling drawer sachets.

I made a few of these towels so I used the scraps to make these soap pouches.  Cut any towel or facecloth 4”wide by 10”.  I cut my towel so I could use one factory finished edge for one end.

Serge the other short edge to prevent fraying. I happen to have white thread in my serger but it doesn’t matter what color the serger thread is because it is tucked inside.

With right sides together, fold up the factory finished edge to 3.5” and pin - you're going to turn it right side out after sewing so you want this edge to show. Set aside.

Fold a 4” piece of grosgrain ribbon in half.

Pin your loop at 4” from the bottom fold to the inside of one of the edges.

Now measure up from the bottom fold again to 4.5” and mark.

Fold on these marks with right sides together and pin.  Sew the sides closed.  Turn your pouch right-side-out and you are finished.

Our daughter gives us some of her homemade soap.  It fits just fine in the pouches as well as any regular size bar of soap.

You can take the soap out after each bath to let the pieces dry separately or you can just hang the whole thing up to dry until the next time.

These soap pouches exfoliate and suds.   Not only handy for in the shower but they also double by leaving a nice scent in the bathroom.  They smell so good - could also use them for pretty smelling drawer sachets.

MDS 142 Our Family Scrapbook Page

 

MDS makes it very easy to change the colors of your photos as I did for this layout.  If you are thinking about digital scrapbooking, you can download MDS (My Digital Studio) for a free 30 day trial period.  Click on the ‘Shop Now’ button at the top of my Blog for more info.  You will be hooked.

Page before adding photos.

 

 

Background:  Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Night and Day\Night and Day - pattern 8.
Embellishments: Eyelets\Silver – eyelet, Eyelets\Old Olive - eyelet
Stamps:  Torn Edges\Torn Edges - hand torn, Bold Branches\Bold Branches - fancy family.
Punches:  1.25 Square Punch Filled with: Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Night and Day\Night and Day - pattern 6, 1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = GUMBALL GREEN, Jewelry Tag Punch.

 

MDS makes it very easy to change the colors of your photos as I did for this layout.  If you are thinking about digital scrapbooking, you can download MDS (My Digital Studio) for a free 30 day trial period.  Click on the ‘Shop Now’ button at the top of my Blog for more info.  You will be hooked.

Page before adding photos.

 

 

Background:  Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Night and Day\Night and Day - pattern 8.
Embellishments: Eyelets\Silver – eyelet, Eyelets\Old Olive - eyelet
Stamps:  Torn Edges\Torn Edges - hand torn, Bold Branches\Bold Branches - fancy family.
Punches:  1.25 Square Punch Filled with: Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Night and Day\Night and Day - pattern 6, 1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = GUMBALL GREEN, Jewelry Tag Punch.

Sewing – How to Make Bias Tape

 

The difference between bias tape and binding is that bias tape is cut on the bias of the fabric and binding is cut with the grain.  You can use binding for any straight edge, but if you have a curved edge you will want to use bias tape. Because it’s cut on the bias, it stretches and will "bend" to a curved edge that a straight grain strip will not without kinks and warping.

Open your fabric with no folds.

 

 

Grab the left corner of your selvage edge.  Bring it up to the cut side to create a 45 degree angle.

 

 

Grab the right corner of your selvage edge and fold up on top of the first fold matching your folds.

 

 

I cut off the extra fabric as I knew I didn’t need that much bias.

 

 

Cut off a really thin strip on the left fold.

 

 

Because I have a bias tape maker, I cut my strips to fit it – 2” wide.  This tutorial will work with whatever size strips you’d like.

 

 

You will be left with two triangles on the right that I don’t usually use.

 

 

If using plain fabric as I did, draw a chalk line at each end of the bias so you know which sides are the right sides.  Do this to all your strips.

 

 

Now match your ends with right sides or chalk lines together – it’s kinda like making a partial letter X.

 

 

Stitch them together with a scant 1/4" seam allowance.

 

 

Press your seams flat.

 

 

Sometimes I don’t pay careful attention and they don’t end up very straight but that’s ok.  My bias tape maker will turn those ends under so nobody is any wiser!  And I wonder why I can’t quilt??!!  Maybe I got my answer!!  LOL

 

 

There is a handy little hole in the top of my bias tape maker that allows you to move the fabric through with a pin.

 

 

With the iron in one hand and the little handle of the bias tape maker in the other, simultaneously slide the bias tape maker backwards and press the tape immediately as it comes out at the front. The raw edges will be folded neatly into the centre of the tape.

 

 

Press the bias tape in half, allowing approximately 1/16" of overhang on one side. Measuring is unnecessary, just eyeball it. Press the entire length, pressing on the outside, so that the inside of the bias tape face one another - this makes your bias tape 4 layers thick.

 

 

I got about 100” of bias from my 21” square of fabric that I started out with and I didn’t use the smallest pieces!

 

 

You are now ready to attach your binding!

 

The difference between bias tape and binding is that bias tape is cut on the bias of the fabric and binding is cut with the grain.  You can use binding for any straight edge, but if you have a curved edge you will want to use bias tape. Because it’s cut on the bias, it stretches and will "bend" to a curved edge that a straight grain strip will not without kinks and warping.

Open your fabric with no folds.

 

 

Grab the left corner of your selvage edge.  Bring it up to the cut side to create a 45 degree angle.

 

 

Grab the right corner of your selvage edge and fold up on top of the first fold matching your folds.

 

 

I cut off the extra fabric as I knew I didn’t need that much bias.

 

 

Cut off a really thin strip on the left fold.

 

 

Because I have a bias tape maker, I cut my strips to fit it – 2” wide.  This tutorial will work with whatever size strips you’d like.

 

 

You will be left with two triangles on the right that I don’t usually use.

 

 

If using plain fabric as I did, draw a chalk line at each end of the bias so you know which sides are the right sides.  Do this to all your strips.

 

 

Now match your ends with right sides or chalk lines together – it’s kinda like making a partial letter X.

 

 

Stitch them together with a scant 1/4" seam allowance.

 

 

Press your seams flat.

 

 

Sometimes I don’t pay careful attention and they don’t end up very straight but that’s ok.  My bias tape maker will turn those ends under so nobody is any wiser!  And I wonder why I can’t quilt??!!  Maybe I got my answer!!  LOL

 

 

There is a handy little hole in the top of my bias tape maker that allows you to move the fabric through with a pin.

 

 

With the iron in one hand and the little handle of the bias tape maker in the other, simultaneously slide the bias tape maker backwards and press the tape immediately as it comes out at the front. The raw edges will be folded neatly into the centre of the tape.

 

 

Press the bias tape in half, allowing approximately 1/16" of overhang on one side. Measuring is unnecessary, just eyeball it. Press the entire length, pressing on the outside, so that the inside of the bias tape face one another - this makes your bias tape 4 layers thick.

 

 

I got about 100” of bias from my 21” square of fabric that I started out with and I didn’t use the smallest pieces!

 

 

You are now ready to attach your binding!