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Spice Cake Owl

This is the gorgeous project I hinted at in my last post. LOVE HIM!!!

It's a fabric-covered Pillow Box (Spice Cake fabric), and embellished with punched paper from the coordinating Spice Cake designer series paper.

Mr Owl was created by team member Sherridan, using the same methods described last time (ie. adhering the fabric to the cardstock then running it all through the Big Shot). She was inspired by similar versions she'd seen in person and online, and knew how much I'd love him. Yes, I put my hand up and admit I have an addiction to all things 'owl'! Thank you Sherridan!

And to finish off for today, here's his back view (just click on any of these pics to bring them up to full size)

 

Happy stamping,

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Don't miss out. The Spice Cake designer series paper is available only until 31st March 2012. If you'd like to order any of the items in this range, please contact me before then.

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Fabric Pillow Boxes

Published by under Big Shot,Fabrics & Textiles

Happy Labour Day long weekend!

What a gorgeous few days we've had in this part of the world. I think we've spent most it outside enjoying the sunshine (and watching U14s cricket semi-finals), although the girls and I have just cooked up a storm in the kitchen. They love playing 'Junior Masterchef' and experimenting with all kinds of different ingredients. Akk – what a mess, but HEAPS of fun. I hope you're having a special weekend in your part of the world too! 

 

Now, I have to share these fabric pillow boxes with you. Oh my goodness, I LOVE these! They feel so good! lol.

This was one of the projects we made at Stamp Club this week.

 

Pillow Boxes made with Candy Cane fabric, embellished with Real Red satin ribbon, Pretty In Pink scallop dots and narrow grosgrain ribbons (above) and plain & dyed Fleurettes crocheted flowers with red Glimmer Brad. Click to enlarge.

 

This project was recently shared as a video on our demonstrator forum (demos: check out the Stampin' Connection videos for all the deets), but we changed it slightly.

To make these, simply adhere the fabric to cardstock using the Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets (p155 Idea Book & Catalogue) before running it through the Big Shot with the Pillow Box Die.

The cardstock gives the box its shape, while the fabric adds great texture and it really feels fab to touch. Mmmmm.

Note: In the pillow boxes above we used Pretty In Pink cardstock, and it's interesting how the colour shows through the fabric to change the look a little bit. It really looked quite different with White cardstock, and I'd love to have a go with another colour under it like the matching Garden Green or Baja Breeze. Yum.

 

The evening club used the lovely Spice Cake fabric.

The Spice Cake suite of goodies (including the matching 12×12 paper, stamp set and jumbo buttons) are all finishing up at the end of this month when the Summer Mini Catalogue expires. Sob.

One of the super talented demonstrators in our group, Sherridan, made all these gems with fabric. Oh WOW. How cute?!

I just adore the huge satin ribbon rosette in the middle there with the red spotted fabric (also from Candy Cane Christmas). Oh My.

There's one more project which is nothing short of spectacular… I haven't taken a photo of it yet but will do that tomorrow and will upload it here. I'll give you 3 hints: owl, fabric, paper. Yep, 3 of my favourite fun things in the world! 🙂  Woohoo. Stay tuned.  Edited: Here's that link.

Happy stamping,

 

 

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Petal Cone die & Craft Show Updates

Published by under 3D projects,Big Shot,Paperific

Petal Cone die Treat Holder

 

Gee I've been having fun with the Petal Cone die (p160 Idea Book & Catalogue) recently.

Stampin' Up!s Petal Cone DieA little while back I shared the Love Heart Pouch, and today we're back with another 3D treat holder.

This was one of my hostess gifts last month and features two popular colours at the moment: Calypso Coral and Pool Party. You can just see a little of the lovely Calypso Coral fine organdy ribbon there, which is one of this year's Sale-a-bration freebies.

This is super-easy to make. Simply cut two shapes and join. I really love how the die comes with the scallop edge semi-circles that layer perfectly under the flaps. Sure makes life easy 🙂

 

UPCOMING CRAFT SHOWS

Do you live in Victoria and like visiting craft shows or expos? Well, we're coming up to Craft Show season, so I thought I'd give you a heads up as to where you'll find some great Stampin' Up! displays. Melbourne's Paperific Expo is at the end of March. I'll be on the stand on Friday 30th of March (from 10.30am) so please stop by and say g'day. And for the country girls and guys, there'll be a Stampin' Up! presence at the new Picture to Page show in a couple of weeks. I'll be giving the girls a hand and generally just playing with paper on the 17th and 18th March. Look forward to seeing you then!


Happy stamping,

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Creatively Yours: Quick Tags

Published by under Big Shot

 

Last month we had a Sale-a-bration launch at my place. It was a fun opportunity to get together after the hectic festive season, and get all inky again.

 

We had displays set up, demo's and new products, and everyone made a versatile card using the brand new SAB goodies.

Congrats to Tanya W who was the winner of our Mystery Hostess giveaway.

 

Attendees received a showbag (with a hot-off-the-press SAB catalogue, card maps and a few other bits & pieces inside), and today I'm sharing the simple little tag that was hanging from the bags.

I'll show you how to make them too. It really couldn't be easier.

 

1. Cut tags using the Two Tags Die (#115954, Idea Book & Catalogue p159).

Great little versatile die – good for making pouches, gift card holders, hidden journalling panels and ah… tags!  I used Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade for mine, so the tag base would coordinate with the paper and ribbon.

 

2. Adhere 4cm x 7cm panel of Everyday Enchantment designer series paper (#126154, Sale-a-bration exclusive) to tag, concealing the score line across the middle of the tag. We don't need to fold this one.

 

3. Wrap a length of the lovely Everyday Enchantment Organdy Ribbon (#127279, Sale-a-bration exclusive) around tag, and tie in a bow.

The ribbon comes in Calypso Coral and Lucky Limeade – yes, you get both in the Sale-a-bration bundle! – and also 30 printed brads.

 

4. Stamp and punch sentiment. Adhere to tag.

The Made Just For You sentiment on this tag is from Creatively Yours stamp set (p106 IB&C). This is a MUST HAVE stamp set if you love to make and give away your creations (like sauces & jams, knitwear, cards, and anything else!).  Check back soon for another super-quick way of using the same stamp to make a thoughtful gift.

 

5. Tie tag from bag handle and you're done!

 

Happy stamping,

 

 

 

 

 

UPCOMING CLASS NOTE: Just one (or possibly 2) spots remaining in the class for THIS FRIDAY. 7pm, Creswick. All Occasions Stamp-a-Stack. Contact Simone to reserve a seat.

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Big Shot Dies and Fairy Lights

Published by under Big Shot

Now they are two things you don't often hear in the one sentence!

But first, an update. We're busily getting ready for the Stampin' Up! Incentive Trip which is on this week. Destination: Fiji. So exciting!

I'd love to say I'll be updating my blog while I'm away but in reality I don't think that's going to happen. I'll do what I did last year though, and keep track of all the things we get up to. I promise I'll share when I get home next week. 🙂 

Now, back to this very cool idea from fellow demonstrator and team member Debbie.

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Debbie picked up some plain fairy lights from Ikea around Christmastime last year, and decorated them thanks to the Big Shot and Stampin'Up! dies. I just love this idea.

This string of lights is embellished with flowers from the Blossom Party XL die.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN:

1. Cut flowers from felt and tulle.

2. Punch holes through the middle of the flowers with the Cropadile. 

3. Push flowers down over the lights.

So simple, yet really effective. 

Have a great week, and happy stamping,

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Team Day Highlights: Flower Folds Die

Published by under Big Shot,Fabrics & Textiles,team

Soft furnishings, hat embellishments, polar fleece blanket embellishments and even paper strawberries. What do these have in common?


Paper Strawberries. Click here for a tutorial.

 

Ok, so the title of this post gave it away. lol.

They were all made or embellished with the Flower Folds die!

At our recent EurekaStampers team day, Lorinda deRegt-Penn from Bacchus Marsh, Vic. did a very cool presentation that was right up my alley. She reminded us that the fabulous steel ruled Sizzix dies, from Stampin' Up!, are not just for paper and cardmaking/scrapbooking! I love the brooches and hat embellishments and the polar fleece blanket that were also decorated with the help of the Big Shot.

A big hello to all the lovely people who stopped by our stand at the Craft & Quilt Show this weekend in Melbourne. It's been great to see so many familiar faces and of course meet new crafters too. If you've got a spare minute I'd love you to  drop me a line or leave a comment below to say hello.

Happy stamping,

 

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