For now, this is sort of a journal. I'm incorporating some interesting "events" in my day-to-day living, but for the most part, you won't find much that's spectacular to look at here.
I’ve really been into watercoloring. I even brought a watercolor
project to the March Shoebox meeting. I love the dreamy quality.
After watching a video by Heather Telford I tried the technique she
shares. My sample certainly did not turn out as well, but I still like
it just the same. I think I used too much water.
The verse and butterfly are both images by The Angel Company (TAC).
The ferns are two different images the larger one is by Rubber Stampede
called Solidago Sprig. The smaller image is by Annette Watkins and only
has a number on it; C1054.
I sprayed the finished card with some homemade glimmer spray and dotted randomly with glue and sprinkled some champagne glitter.
Last year at convention I received the Simply Fabulous Simply Sent
kit for free. I love the design of the beautiful laser cut card but
wanted to use it in a different way than suggested in the kit. Today my
thoughts and ideas finally came together and this is what I created.
I stamped the greeting “Fabulous is what you are” from the Million and One
stamp set (another convention freebie) diagonally across the centre of
the card using Strawberry Slush ink. Then I cut a custom sized card to
attach the stamped piece to (14.8cm x 22.8cm, scored on the long side
at 11.4cm). I cut Pistachio Pudding card using the Little Leaves Sizzlet
and attached the leaves to the upper left and lower right hand corners
of the card. I did trim the stem and actually cut it up a little so
that I could place the leaves closer
together. I stamped the flower from the Petite Petals stamp set onto Whisper White card using Strawberry Slush ink six times and punched them out with the matching Petite Petals Punch. I gave the flowers a slightly cupped shape and attached them to the card front using Glue Dots. I added large Basic Pearls to the centre of each flower.
To decorate the inside of the card I cut another set of leaves from Pistachio Pudding card using the Little Leaves Sizzlit and attached them to the lower left hand corner of Whisper White card.
I embossed a strip of Whisper White card using the Fancy Fan embossing folder and attached a narrow strip of Strawberry Slush card which has been punched on one long edge using the Scallop Trim Border Punch.
I attached this to the Whisper White card over the leaves and attached
another flower created the same as the ones on the front of the card.
I am quite excited by how gorgeous this card looks. The laser cut
cards in this Simply Sent kit are really lovely and make a gorgeous
addition to the card front. In fact I was so happy that I created
another three cards using different colours, Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal
Cabana and Crisp Cantaloup. I still have four of these laser cut cards
and all the embellishments and envelopes left in the kit waiting for me
to “play” another day.
I found this yesterday on Jennifer Timko's blog and just loved it!
Of course, I didn't have the sets! But my friend, Roberta, did! So there you go:):)
For the first card I used dimensional sunder the Hexagon Hive.
Here is the hive flat without dimensionals.
Here is an upclose view.
Here is how you position the hive once it has been cut out.
Then you just snip away the parts of the hive that you do not want before you adhere it to the card front.
It is very important to add wax paper into the sandwich when you are cutting out the Hexagon Hive. My Big Shot needs two layers pf wax paper. Some other people only need one layer.
Notes: Here are my layers for my "sandwich" on top of the magnetic platform:1. The standard cutting plate 2. the Hexagon Hive with the blade UP, 3. two layers of wax paper, 4. the card stock, and 5. the second standard cutting plate
Cut out a seocnd Hexagon Hive out of Crushed Curry card stock.
Sponge the "hive" and the sides of the Crushed Curry hexagons with Soft Suede.
You can add the hive straight onto the card or you can raise it up with dimensionals. I did it both ways. I like them both.
Color in the bee with the Black and Crushed Curry markers.
I was having so much fun watching the
closing ceremonies of the Olympics and talking with my good friend who
came over to watch with me that I totally forgot about posting to my
blog!:):)
Here is a varation of two projects that I have already done.
This would be a really fun treat to give or to receive!
It is very important to add wax paper into the sandwich when you are cutting out the Hexagon Hive. My Big Shot needs two layers of wax paper. Some other people only need one layer.
Notes: Here are my layers for my "sandwich" on top of the magnetic platform:1. The standard cutting plate 2. the Hexagon Hive with the blade UP 3. two layers of wax paper 4. the card stock 5. the second standard cutting plate
Cut out a second Hexagon Hive out of Crushed Curry card stock.
Sponge the "hive" and the sides of the Crushed Curry hexagons with Soft Suede.
You can add the hive straight onto the card or you can raise it up with dimensionals. I did it both ways. I like them both.
Color in the bee with the Black and Crushed Curry markers.
Start with a 7"x 2" piece of Naturals White card stock.
Score the card stock a 3 1/4" and 3 3/4".
Use the Scallop Tag Topper Punch on both ends of the treat. The one
you see below is one that I made for Valentines so I also added the
Scallop Embossing Folder to each end. But you don't need that for this
project, as it is a tag, and not a treat holder.
Then just decorate the front of the treat just like you did the card that I showed you last week.
Position the cut out Hexagon Hive over the front part of the
bookmark and cut off what you don't need. I'll show you the picture again that I took when I was making the card. So just do the same
thing except on the front of this treat. I got two treats out of one
Hexagon Hive cut out.
I used some of the items that are on the Weekly Deals list. If you want any of these items at 25% off, act fast because this is the last day of the sale. If you order online, please use hostess code: HEANKVVG Or, let me know by 8:00pm tonight if you want to take part in a group order.
First, use your Paper Snips
to cut between the petals on the Daffodil Delight layers so they are
separated, but still attached at the center. Press down with your
stylus along the middle of each petal and then work out to the edges.
The petals will start to curl up a little. You can vary how much the
petals curl by how hard you press and how many times. I also did the
centers of each layer. Make sure to poke in a random manner so you
don't end up with straight lines.
Here is this week's TSSC sketch that I used for inspiration. This card
is portrait, but I changed mine to a landscape orientation. I felt that
worked better with my design.
Rio Scarf from Michael Sellick. This crocheted scarf is made with the crocodile stitch and is perfect for those who love a little challenge. You can change colors on your own or use a multicolored yarn.
Rio Scarf
Materials:
Size J or 6.0 MM Crochet Hook
4 Balls 3.5 oz or 100 g Bernat Mosaic
Yarn Vivid
Substitute Option: If you don't have access to Bernat Mosaic Yarn and don't wish to purchase it online, check your favorite store for Red Heart Unforgettable Yarn. It transitions in color just the same. You will need 4 balls of Unforgettable if you are going to substitute.
Scarf measures 80" long x 7.5" wide.
Notes:
You will be making this scarf in two different sections and then sewing them together. You will do this so that the Crocodile Stitch is going down on both sides of your body. The seam for the two coming together is at the back of your neck.
Each section will get 2 yarn balls. Crochet with those until they are finished up. When finishing, ensure your last row is a scale stitch and not the back supporting section.
If your ball has a knot and tie due to manufacturing, simply cut out the knot and crochet as normal. IF the knot has two different yarn colours tied together, ensure you crochet this on the back supporting section and not the scale. This way you can guarantee the entire scale going across is looking consistent in colour and not suddenly changing colour that is visibly noticeable on the scales.
Instructions:
CH 21
DC 3rd stitch from the hook. *CH 2 and skip 2 stitches on the chain. DC twice into the next stitch. Repeat * for entire chain.
Turn (This causes the stitches to be in groups of two and is the foundation behind the scales for the entire project.
CH 3, DC 4 times down post of the first DC of previous row. CH 1, DC 5 times up the next post, *CH 1, Skip next two DC posts, DC 5 times down the next DC Post, CH 1, DC 5 times up the next DC Post.
Repeat * for the remainder.Turn (You will have 4 scales).
CH 1 and SL ST into the gap space between the 2 DC Posts below (this prevents the scale from being forced to collapse on itself). Ch 3, 1 DC into the space between the two DC Posts below. *CH 2, 2 DC into the next space between the two DC posts below.
Repeat * all the way across.
Turn.
These scales will fall directly between the scales seen on the row below. CH 1, SK first 2 DC posts and immediately DC 5 times down next DC Post, CH 1, *DC 5 times up the next DC Post. CH 1, SKIP next two DC Posts and immediately DC 5 Times Down the next DC Post. CH1 Repeat * to the end.
Last stitch you will do a single crochet into the gap space between the final two DC Posts. (You will have only 3 scales across).
Repeat Step 4 - 6 for two yarn balls. Fasten off when both balls are used.
Side 2 will be identical to what you have done above. Complete an identical section. When finished, sew the two together by sewing them on the underside of the scales.
My example ended the scales with three scales on both sides, yours may vary depending on yarn length. You may want to ensure both sides of the scarves have the same scale counts to look consistent.
Read more at http://www.favecrafts.com/Crochet-Hats-Scarves-Gloves/Rio-Scarf#BW4kmm2KyOtDgwKD
This colorful and festive Rio Scarf from Michael Sellick. This crocheted scarf is made with the crocodile stitch and is perfect for those who love a little challenge. You can change colors on your own or use a multicolored yarn.
rio scarf
Materials:
Size J or 6.0 MM Crochet Hook
4 Balls 3.5 oz or 100 g Bernat Mosaic Yarn Vivid
Substitute Option: If you don't have access to Bernat Mosaic Yarn and don't wish to purchase it online, check your favorite store for Red Heart Unforgettable Yarn. It transitions in color just the same. You will need 4 balls of Unforgettable if you are going to substitute.
Scarf measures 80" long x 7.5" wide.
Notes:
You will be making this scarf in two different sections and then sewing them together. You will do this so that the Crocodile Stitch is going down on both sides of your body. The seam for the two coming together is at the back of your neck.
Each section will get 2 yarn balls. Crochet with those until they are finished up. When finishing, ensure your law row is a scale stitch and not the back supporting section.
If your ball has a knot and tie due to manufacturing, simply cut out the knot and crochet as normal. IF the knot has two different yarn colours tied together, ensure you crochet this on the back supporting section and not the scale. This way you can guarantee the entire scale going across is looking consistent in colour and not suddenly changing colour that is visibly noticeable on the scales.
Instructions:
CH 21
DC 3rd stitch from the hook. *CH 2 and skip 2 stitches on the chain. DC twice into the next stitch. Repeat * for entire chain. Turn (This causes the stitches to be in groups of two and is the foundation behind the scales for the entire project.
CH 3, DC 4 times down post of the first DC of previous row. CH 1, DC 5 times up the next post, *CH 1, Skip next two DC posts, DC 5 times down the next DC Post, CH 1, DC 5 times up the next DC Post. Repeat * for the remainder.Turn (You will have 4 scales).
CH 1 and SL ST into the gap space between the 2 DC Posts below (this prevents the scale from being forced to collapse on itself). Ch 3, 1 DC into the space between the two DC Posts below. *CH 2, 2 DC into the next space between the two DC posts below. Repeat * all the way across. Turn.
These scales will fall directly between the scales seen on the row below. CH 1, SK first 2 DC posts andimmediately DC 5 times down next DC Post, CH 1, *DC 5 times up the next DC Post. CH 1, SKIP next two DC Posts and immediately DC 5 Times Down the next DC Post. CH1 Repeat * to the end. Last stitch you will do a single crochet into the gap space between the final two DC Posts. (You will have only 3 scales across).
Repeat Step 4 - 6 for two yarn balls. Fasten off when both balls are used.
Side 2 will be identical to what you have done above. Complete an identical section. When finished, sew the two together by sewing them on the underside of the scales. My example ended the scales with three scales on both sides, yours may vary depending on yarn length. You may want to ensure both sides of the scarves have the same scale counts to look consistent.
Read more at <a href="http://www.favecrafts.com/Crochet-Hats-Scarves-Gloves/Rio-Scarf#RHuV7Eso2YyEGcSD">here</a>
