Fiskars Craft

Punch Board!

Yes! Every now and again a company comes out with an awesome reusable product just like the spreads in Jars that look like drinking glasses!

These days its all about recycling and reusing to reduce the rubbish on our lovely planet of ours. So when I saw this awesome product put out by Heidi Grace I thought "Yes!!!" Another company has caught on to the idea!

These punch boards are chipboard shapes and letters that come on boards that have tabs at the top so you know what is on each sheet.

Also are sticky on the back so all shapes are easy pushed out by hand and the sticky backing removed. No adhesive needed. Which is great when you are like me and keep running out of the stuff!

But the main point is that you can also cover the boards once all the chipboard shapes are removed and use them as separators for things like recipe cards, or organizational means.

These to me were begging to be put into a box but I had no box that was appropriate so.... me being me... I had some book board (also known as the cardboard on the back of pads) and I made a box.

The papers and embellishments I used are from the Heidi Grace - we are family range. I just love that little birdy!

And check out those sparkly flowers! ymummy!

The lid just slides on and off the top with ease.

And those awesome punch boards fit nicely inside.

Fiskars tools used for this project....

12" orange trimmer
Soft touch micro scissors

So what to do with the plastic packaging that the punch boards come in?

lol don't worry I do have a project for those too! I'll post that up as soon as I get a chance to do it. ;)

So off you go... use, reuse, and recycle.

It's Our Party

We have lots of fun lined up for this coming week. Lots of games, giveaways and challenges.

We hope you are around this weekend for our birthday bash and online chat with the US Lead Fiskateers.

Ok so I guess you are wondering who is the winner of the It's Our Party RAK ----------------

Drumroll or should that be party whistles-----------------------

The winner of the Cloud 9 Design, Max's Backyard Kit is SUE from South East Coast, England.

Sue could you please email me your postal address via the contact us button on the sidebar.

Ok I am in the mood for another giveaway. We all love giveaways don't we.

I will randomly choose a winner. All you have to do is tell me your favourite Fiskars tool and you could win a set of Fiskars super sized square templates.

Leave a comment below.

Lyn, Trina and I will also pick a random comment each that's posted over the next few days and send the lucky person a gorgeous Fiskars apron. The comment could be in response to any post.

Off to catch my train to the show. Have fun, Dawn

Cheers, Dawn

Fiskars Garage Sale

Two more days left for the huge Fiskars Garage Sale. Don't miss out. Today and tomorrow.

Too many bargains to name. Craft items as low as $1 and $2. You will kick yourself if you miss out this time. Get an early start on your Christmas shopping.

Lots of cool craft items, gardening tools, outdoor gear and more...............

Tell you family, tell your friends, post it on your blog.

Be sure not to miss out on the Fiskars garage sale.

Bargains....... Bargains....... Bargains........Bargains........

Lots of cool craft items, gardening tools, outdoor gear and more...............

Tell you family, tell your friends, post it on your blog.

Be sure not to miss out on the Fiskars garage sale.

Bargains....... Bargains....... Bargains........Bargains........

Craft and Quilt pics.....DAY 1

Hi everyone,

Here a few pics from DAY 1 of the Craft and Quilt Fair......Dawn and I are teaching Papercraft Workshops again today.........so much fun......the TEAM from Better Homes and Gardens are just lovely to work with.

Ann Marie and Toni.....what gorgeous gals!

The ladies have all loved the Workshops and love the new Fiskars Aprons.......

Back later tonight with more pics........if you are coming in today make sure you come and book in at the Better Homes and Gardens Stand.......they are taking bookings today for Saturday and Sunday as well.....

and here is Dawn teaching a Workshop.......

xoxo

Lyn Dwyer

Project A Day @ Fiskarscraft- Lets Celebrate

baby shower

Designer: Sherelle Christensen

Welcome baby in style! Baby showers are delightful, but why waste money on boring store-bought cards? Send out a creative invite featuring some goodies from your scrapbooking stash...say thank you with a hand made card, and send your guests home with a stylish favor full of yummy treats!

Difficulty rating

Beginner

Instructions (Print version)

Jar Instructions:
1. cut a piece of the Story paper to fit jar. Wrap around and tape securely in place.
2. Tie large green/blue dot ribbon around the top of jar. Write sentiment on chipboard sticker and adhere.
3. Embellish with Dimensional flower stickers as shown.

Invite Instructions:
1. Cut a baby romper shape from the back side of the Pinstripe paper. Cut along the  arm and leg holes using the scalloped paper edgers.
2. Tie a piece of the white/pink stitch ribbon in a bow and adhere to the neck of romper. Adhere a chipboard heart and button as shown.
3. Stamp It’s a girl in bottom right corner of romper and adhere to an 11x7” piece of white cardstock folded in half.
4. Add sentiment to a chipboard sticker and adhere as shown. Add a dimensional flower sticker to the blue button and additional flower stickers as shown.

Thank You Instructions:
1. Cut a piece of white cardstock that measures 8.5x4.5. Fold in half, leaving a bit more showing on back of card. Trim along edge with scalloped paper edgers.
2. Cut a strip of the story paper that is 4.25x1.25. Adhere as shown.
3. Cut a piece of the pinstripe paper that is ¾”x4.25 and trim along the top with scalloped paper edgers. Adhere above previous piece.
4. Add letter stickers.
5. Stamp the flower stamp at the bottom of card.

Supplies:

Fiskars: 12-99087097 12” Portable Rotary Trimmer

Fiskars: 92017097 Scalloped Paper Edgers
Fiskars: 01-000068 Stamp Block Set

Heidi Grace Baby Collection- Double-Sided Cardstock, Stickers, Ribbon

Other: cardstock, Black ink, buttons, Mini glass jar

Happy Birthday 13 card... By Ngaire

Hey girls!
I thought I would share the birthday card I have just completed for my Daughter's upcoming 13th birthday..
I wanted something a little funky .. and unmatchy and cute.. and this is what I came up with ..

The papers and satin stickers are all by Heidi Grace.
I used the fab Cloud nine vellum flowers in red to create the blossom...with a Heidi Grace dimensional sticker in the centre.

I used some arrows and words to create the inside greeting too.

I used the moonlight meadow mini floral to wrap right around to the back of the card .

The measurements for the finished card are 21 x 10 cm.

HappY Birthday Fiskars!!!

Peace.
Ngaire
xxx

Layout share

A layout playing with Heidi Grace Only Time journaling block and chipboard alphas, Heidi Grace stamps and Cloud 9 vellum flower packs. Oh and the fabulous threading water punch.

This one uses the Heidi Grace Only Time range too - patterned paper, journaling spots, alphas, trim and 3d flower.

A Little Bird's Tale - Birthday Layout

Who would have thought these busy colourful photos would match such a patterned paper?  They are old photos (my daughter has now turned 9!) and I wanted to scrap them in colour to remind me of the clothes & toys...and maybe Anna may one day like to be reminded of the house alterations - that timber framed background is now a lovely fireplace!

I used Heidi Grace - A Little Bird's Tale - 'Story' and 'Pinstripe' - both sides of each.

I also used Photo Corners & Tabs from this range, plus Heidi Grace Chipboard & Stickers from 'It's my Party' which is an older range now.

I LOVE the new Cloud 9 Vellum flowers which add colour without overwhelming a page.  The Raindots are Cloud 9 Chocolate Chalet range.

I used my Shape Cutter for the circles and traced the #2 from some old chipboard numbers.

It may be busy, but that kind of sums up a 2 year old's birthday for me! TFL:)

Craft and Quilt Fair starts TODAY!!!

Hi everyone,

Well the day has finally arrived.....woohoo.....we are off to the Craft and Quilt Fair Melbourne........doors open at 9am.

First Workshop starts at: 10:30 sharp!

Bookings for the   and 

Papercraft Workshops can be made as soon as you enter at the Better Homes and Gardens Stand!

See you there...........

xoxo
Lyn Dwyer

Project A Day @ Fiskarscraft- Lets Celebrate

Jump Factory

Designer: Patti Milazzo

Here’s a birthday layout of my little guy using Li’l Davis Designs Castaway collection....I can’t believe he’s 7 already!  One of the many things I love about Squeeze Punches is that they’re so versatile!  Next time you’re scrapping, gather up 3 sizes of one shape and create these fun little frames.  They can be used as accents on your page or  to frame alpha stickers or small photos.

Difficulty rating

Intermediate

Instructions (Print version)

Instructions:
1. Arrange and adhere photos to background paper starting from center of 2 pages and working outward keeping a straight line along the top.
2. Cut ¾” strip of Calliope to fit the length across the top of photos and adhere.
3. Cut strip of Calypso to fit under select photos and adhere.
4. Cut 7 ¾” circle using Super Sized Templates and adhere under top left photo on left page.
5. Cut 4” circle and adhere on top of large circle; apply alpha stickers for title.
6. Cut 4 ½” circle and adhere under bottom of right photo on right page.
7. Cut 2 ½” circle and adhere on top of this larger circle; apply journal strips.
8. Squeeze Punch shapes and embellish page as desired.
NOTE: To create frame shapes – Squeeze Punch smaller shape first, then Squeeze Punch larger shape on the same paper to create star frame or other shape frame.
9. Cover number chipboard with paper; trim with Fingertip Craft Knife and adhere on circle near title.
10. Apply rub-ons and chipboard as shown.
11. Stamp star shapes on punches and near photos (see top left).
12. Trace circles with Circle Shape Template and use pencil eraser to stamp dots around the outline.
13. Add journaling to complete.

Supply List:
Fiskars Brands: 99947097 Non Stick No. 5 Micro-Tip® Scissors
Fiskars Brands: 12-9902 7097 Desktop Rotary Trimmer
Fiskars Brands: 4800 7097 Ultra ShapeXpress™
Fiskars Brands: 4850 7097 ShapeTemplate™ Tool - Circles-1 w/Scallop Border
Fiskars Brands: 12-4910 7097 Super Sized Circles
Fiskars Brands: 8606 7097 12.5 x 12.5 Cutting Mat
Fiskars Brands: 01-000118 Tool Taxi
Fiskars Brands: 12-6305 7097 Fingertip Craft Knife
Fiskars Brands: 12-7436 7097 Medium Squeeze Punch - Round n’ Round
Fiskars Brands: 12-7424 7097 Large Squeeze Punch - Round n’ Round
Fiskars Brands: 12-7414 7097 Extra Large Squeeze Punch - Round n’ Round
Fiskars Brands: 12-25637097 Pop-Up Punch – Circle
Fiskars Brands: 12-74417097 Medium Squeeze Punch – Twinkle, Twinkle
Fiskars Brands: 12-74297097 Large Squeeze Punch - Twinkle, Twinkle
Fiskars Brands: 12-74187097 Extra Large Squeeze Punch - Twinkle, Twinkle
Fiskars Brands: 01-000068 Stamp Block Set
Fiskars Brands: 12-33897097 Tape Runner (adhesive)
Li’l Davis Designs: Castaway Sundrenched
Li’l Davis Designs: Castaway Calliope
Li’l Davis Designs: Castaway Calypso
Li’l Davis Designs: Castaway Splash
Li’l Davis Designs: Castaway Rub-On Borders
Li’l Davis Designs: Castaway Rub-On Flourishes
Li’l Davis Designs: Castaway Stripped Chipboard - Numbers
Li’l Davis Designs: Castaway Ocean Alpha Cardstock Stickers
Li’l Davis Designs: Castaway Flocked Chipboard Words - Emotions
Li’l Davis Designs: Clear Stamps - Noted
Li’l Davis Designs: Clear Stamps - Calendar
Other: black ink; red ink; pencil eraser
Computer fonts: Stylus BT

Quote Of The Day

Your birthday is a special time to celebrate the gift of 'you' to the world.

Happy Birthday little boy!

Just a quick little share before I head off to bed tonight...

I get so excited around birthday time!

*but* I must confess that this year I've been a little behind with some of my cards. If you are anything like me, the thought of sitting still for an hour to create one card is a little too much! I love quick and easy cards (especially when they are overdue by a month like this one was!!!) 

I made this  card for my lovely friend Nat's son, using the fabulous range from Cloud 9 Designs - Max's Backyard - the lettering, the fun bug dots and the border strip are all stickers :)

a little closer....

I cut out a star from some card, stapled it on and inked over the whole front and voila - one quick and easy card done which will hopefully bring a smile to a little man's face!

Happy creating :)

Lusi x

Birthday Bash Challenges

It's our birthday so we thought we would inspire you with some challenges.

We thought we would give you some of the challenges early so that you can get started on them before the weekend.

When you finish your challenges email them through to us at fiskarscraft@yahoo.com.au

We will share everyone's challenges on the blog during the week.

We will randomly select a winner from each challenge to win a prize at the end of the week. We have lots of yummy things to give away.

Those that complete all the challenges all week will go into a random draw to win another prize.

First Challenges

1. Enter our July monthly challenge. This months challenge is to sew on your layout. (Challenge 1, Montly challenge) prize- Max's Backyard Sparkly Die Cuts, Rub-on Elements & Stitches

2. Scrap a birthday layout. (Challenge 2, birthday layout) prize- We Are Family Icon Rubons

3. Scrap three birthday cards using the same piece of patterned paper (challenge 3 Birthday card) Prize- Baby Printed Journal Prompts (suitable for not just baby)

Happy scrapping.......................

Cookies!

So who loves shaped cookies for birthday parties!

Me! Me!

When I was preparing for my daughters birthday we made cookies together and here is a layout I did of that time together. The layout is from an old Pencil Lines sketch.

I used Heidi Grace Only time cardstock, Printed journal prompts punchboard, clear word sticker.

I love the reverse of the cardstock as they have the cutest and most awesome patterns that are easy used as backgrounds..... the orange flowers and blue background are two examples of this.

The orange letters are from Heidi Grace - jeepers creepers line.

Letter C is from the shape template - letters 2

Ultra Shape express was used for cutting out the flower and the letter C. The flower was then built up using foam squares.

and Then there was the ever handy 12" orange trimmer. its so compact and slim - just right for carting around.

I'd better give you the yummo cookie recipe  aye....

1. preheat oven to 200 degrees
2. Cream together 50gms or 1/2 cup) of butter and 1 cup of sugar. Mix in 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla ess.
3. In a separate bowl, mix in 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tsp baking powder, and 2 cups of flour. Add eggs to the mixture.
4. Roll out dough and use cookie cutters to make shapes and animals.
5. place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes.
6. Remove baked cookies from oven and cool.

decorate as desired.

Hint - try using a knife and the Fiskars shape templates to cut out some groovy shapes!

Enjoy!

Papercraft Workshops

Hi everyone,

Well it seems to have taken forever to come around but the Craft and Quilt Fair Melbourne   starts tomorrow.....Thursday July 24th at 9am.

Set up day is today so I'm off soon to help set up with Better Homes and Gardens and Fiskars.

  together with     are offering 4 Papercraft Workshops each day of the Fair! Click on the link above for further details.

Booking are essential and can be paid for at the Better Homes and Gardens Stand......places are limited.....so make sure you book in as soon as you enter the Fair.

Cost: $20.00

In case you missed the projects earlier this week ....here they are again!

Hope to bring you some sneak peeks of the Fair set up.......later tonight.....sh.....sh.....sh.  LOL!

Advanced Papercraft Workshop............."Tall Surprise Box"

Beginner's Papercraft Workshop................."Gorgeous Gift Bag"

This Heidi Grace Orchard Range has just been so popular....it's one of those ranges you can use over and over again.....

All class participants shall receive one of these Heidi Grace Orchard Scrapbook Kits to use in the workshop and you'll have plenty left over to take home for other projects!!

xoxo

Lyn Dwyer

 

Cards N Things

'Cards & Things' folder for storing your birthday cards and vouchers etc along with the birthday card and little noodle box which I made from pulling apart a plain one I had and making a template from it - easy.

All made with Heidi Grace It's My Party papers and border rub ons, plus Fiskars Stamp Press birthday acrylic stamps and HG glitter flowers. PLUS the new Fiskars threading water punch. YUM.

Fiskars ANZ Birthday Bash Online chat

We have an exciting weekend lined up for you. Lots of games, giveaways and challenges.

Make sure you stop by over the weekend so you don't miss out.

The fun begins on Saturday but we may give you a few sneak peeks to get started.

Sunday we will be hosting an online chat with our US sisters, Lead Fiskateers, Cheryl, Wendy Jo, Kelly Jo, Rebecca and Angela.

The online chat will be hosted through the comments section on a post on this blog at 12 o'clock Melbourne time. To stay up to date with the posts you will need to be in the comments section of the post and refresh your screen constantly to see the new posts.

Times zones around the world are

12 pm Melbourne (Sunday lunchtime)

2pm Auckland (Sunday afternoon)

7 pm Los Angeles (Saturday night)

10pm New York (Saturday night)

3am London (Sunday morning)

Please come along with lots of questions for our fellow Leads.

Cheers, Dawn

Fiskars Garage Sale

Is tomorrow,

Don't miss out on Fiskars huge Garage Sale.

Too many bargains to name. Craft items as low as $1 and $2. You will kick yourself if you miss out this time. Get an early start on your Christmas shopping.

Lots of cool craft items, gardening tools, outdoor gear and more...............

Tell you family, tell your friends, post it on your blog.

Be sure not to miss out on the Fiskars garage sale.

Bargains....... Bargains....... Bargains........Bargains........

Lots of cool craft items, gardening tools, outdoor gear and more...............

Tell you family, tell your friends, post it on your blog.

Be sure not to miss out on the Fiskars garage sale.

Bargains....... Bargains....... Bargains........Bargains........

1 More Day

Hi Girls,

One more day and the show begins.

We are all excited about the show. Lyn has been busy organising everything so it all flows smoothly. I am looking forward to teaching Cindy Hearty's project in the advanced class on Thursday and Friday.Lyn will be teaching the beginners classes. Cindy will be teaching her advanced project  on Sunday.

I love teaching at shows. It's so rewarding meeting everyone. We are all there for the same reason..... Our love of crafting.

For all of you who may have missed previous posts. Here are the details. Please make sure you drop by and say hi. We would love to meet our blog readers.

   AND

shall be combining efforts at the Craft and Quilt Fair Melbourne to offer some fabulous Papercraft Workshops .....the Fair opens to the public each day at 9am.2

Bookings are necessary for these fun and fabulous Workshops......so make sure you go straight to the Better Homes and Gardens Stand to book your place on entering the Fair.

Times have already been advised on here but in case you missed them here they are again:

10:30am    "Gorgeous Gift Bag" suitable for Beginner's

12:00pm    "Tall Surprise Box" suitable for Advanced Papercrafters

1:30pm      " Gorgeous Gift Bag".....repeated

3:00pm    "Tall Surprise Box" suitable for Advanced Papercrafters

Hope to see some of our readers there....make sure you let us know that you have dropped by our Blog when you come to the Workshops....

Cheers Dawn

   AND

shall be combining efforts at the Craft and Quilt Fair Melbourne to offer some fabulous Papercraft Workshops .....the Fair opens to the public each day at 9am.2

Bookings are necessary for these fun and fabulous Workshops......so make sure you go straight to the Better Homes and Gardens Stand to book your place on entering the Fair.

Times have already been advised on here but in case you missed them here they are again:

10:30am    "Gorgeous Gift Bag" suitable for Beginner's

12:00pm    "Tall Surprise Box" suitable for Advanced Papercrafters

1:30pm      " Gorgeous Gift Bag".....repeated

3:00pm    "Tall Surprise Box" suitable for Advanced Papercrafters

Hope to see some of our readers there....make sure you let us know that you have dropped by our Blog when you come to the Workshops....

Cheers Dawn

Project A Day @ Fiskarscraft- Lets Celebrate

girl's night in

Designer: Kelly Purkey

I can always find a good excuse to get together with my girlfriends.  Here are some fun ways to add a personalized touch to your next party.  Starting with the invite, adding some décor, and finishing with a parting gift you can create a beautiful gathering.

Difficulty rating

Intermediate

Instructions (Print version)

Invite:
Heidi Grace: Baby patterned paper, punchboard, flowers
Heidi Grace: Daydream Believer rub-ons
Fiskars: Scallop paper edgers

1.) Trim a piece of patterned paper and fold it in half to make card.  Trim two strips of patterned paper and adhere it to the front of the card. 

2.) Rub rub-on message onto punchboard.  Place on patterned paper and trim with scallop paper edgers.  Adhere to card.

3.) Cut large flower and small flower in half.  Layer and adhere to each side of the punchboard.  Add brad.

Frame:
Heidi Grace: Baby punchboard, patterned paper, flowers
Heidi Grace: Only Time cardstock letters
Li’l Davis: Glitter Glaze
Fiskars: Butterfly pop-up punch

1.) Paint frame with Glitter Glaze.  Once dry, add punchboard swirls and flowers.

2.) Use butterfly pop-up punch on patterned paper and adhere butterflies to frame.

3.) Add letter stickers for message.

Banner:
Heidi Grace: Baby patterned paper, punchboard, flowers
Heidi Grace: A Little Bird’s Tale patterned paper, flowers, chipboard alphabet
Fiskars: Twinkle Twinkle squeeze punch
Fiskars: Round ‘n Round squeeze punch
Fiskars: Mint Condition squeeze punch
Fiskars: Circles Super Sized Templates
Fiskars: Ultra ShapeXpress
Fiskars: Clouds paper edgers
Fiskars: Oopsie Daisy squeeze punch
Fiskars: Circle Hand Punch
Green ribbon, Buttons, White thread

1.) Use Ultra ShapeXpress and Circle template to cut a large circle out of patterned paper.  Cut a smaller circle to fit inside the large circle and cover with two strips of patterned paper.  Add chipboard alphabet and flowers.  Adhere circle to patterned paper and trim out with Clouds paper edgers.  Punch two holes on each side with Circle Hand Punch.

2.) Trim four flags out of patterned paper.  Decorate them using flowers, punched shapes, and buttons. Punch two holes in the top with Circle Hand Punch.

3.) Use Ultra ShapeXpress and Circle template to cut four circles out of patterned paper.  Punch four circles using Round ‘n Round squeeze punch and adhere to larger circles.  Add flowers in the centers.  Adhere to patterned paper and trim out with Clouds paper edgers.

4.) String large circle and flags onto ribbon.  Adhere small flower circles in between each flag.

Quote Of The Day

We are always the same age inside. - Gertrude Stein

Birthday Banner by Jo Burney

 

Tools

• Fiskars trimmer
• Fiskars Craft Mat
• Fiskars Ultra Shape Express
• Fiskars Template - Circles 1 (scalloped edge)
• Fiskars Template - Shapes 1 (scalloped edge)
• Fiskars Fingertip Control Craft Knife
• Fiskars Soft Touch Scissors

Materials

Cloud 9 Design "Sunrise Smoothie"

• Double sided Pattern Papers
• Dimensional Stickers

Cloud 9 Design "Beyond the Sea"

• Ribbons

Cloud 9 Design "Travel"

• Cardstock medium alphas

Heidi Grace "It's My Party"

• Small alphas - lime
• Cardstock word/alpha stickers
• Rub-ons

Heidi Grace "We are Family"

• Signature Heart Accents

Black & Lime mini ink-pad or felt tip, emery board

Adhesive of your choice

Instructions:

Use pre-made banners or make your own:

• Cut chipboard - 80cm wide x 110cm long x 4 pieces (this is the size I used you can make these to any size you wish - just ensure the proportions look correct re wide & height of banner)
• Scallop tops of banner shapes by tracing off template "Shapes 1" scallop edge across top of banner and cut out with craft knife and sand edges to tidy.

Selected 2 pattern papers and glue to banners - 2 of each paper, trim to size with craft knife and colour edges with lime ink pad or felt tip

Select complimentary pattern papers for the scalloped edge of each banner and cut these using ultra shape cutter and "Circles 1" scalloped edge.  Ink edge with black felt tip.  Glue to sides of banner and hand cut point at bottom to finish in line and create the bottom scallop.

Mix & match lettering & embellishments detailed in materials list to create title of choice - note some letters have been sanded to give them some more interest.

Thread one long piece of ribbon through back of each banner to create one long banner ready to hang.

Note:  the 2nd banner has the age of the birthday boy/girl...this can easily be changed from year to year - this would then create an heirloom birthday decoration for that child to look forward to from year to year.

Cool teen jewellery

Inspired by the post HERE [and my own comment on that post giving a link to the instructions for making rings] and the FUNKY new Ink By Steph stamps, I decided to make some cool teen jewellery for my son's girlfriend.

With some shrink plastic, a cheap necklace (bought in packs of 8 in the craft section of a local $2 shop), a jump ring, and stamps from the 'Skin & Bones' set I've made a necklace with matching ring.  I used Stazon ink, and the pen line around the edge was drawn with a "The Scrapbook Pen" (available from Spotlight).

And then...because I just couldn't help myself, I decided to see if I could make a ring using the new 'Threading Water' punch...  THIS one I'm keeping for myself !!

For anyone wanting to try to make a ring themselves, my original piece of shrink plastic was 12cm long and about 1" wide (allow more for the offcuts when using the Threading Water punch).  To shape the ring I found that a lipstick case was a good fit for the ring I usually wear on that finger.

July Guest Blogger - Debby Lewis

Debby has made a gorgeous LO to share with us. I especially love the use of the raindots.

Here's what Debby had to say:

“Good Times” Layout

Cloud Nine’s Sorbet Villa Collection

Cloud Nine Good Times Title Rain Dots

Embroidery Floss

Karen Foster Floss

Fiskars Threading Water Border Punch

Fiskars X-large and Large Round ‘n Round Squeeze Punch

What a good time I had using my Threading Water punch to frame this layout.

Punch out four 2 ½ cm strips of contrasting paper to make the threading water design.  Miter the ends of each strip and adhere to the edges of your layout. 

I hand stitched by first punching a hole in between and below each threading water hole.  I made a zig zag stitch all away around the layout.  I like using embroidery floss because it is thicker and shows up better on my page. 

Cut one large 15 ½ cm circle for the background of your photos and adhere to the page.  Using the Fiskars extra large and large circle squeeze punches, punch out several circle of contrasting paper.  Adhere them to your page in a grouping like what is shown on the layout. 

Add your photos and cross the edge of your photo with Karen Foster’s floss (or any ribbon or such will do) by threading it back and forth until you reach your desired effect. 

I used Cloud Nine’s “Good Times” title Rain Dots to embellish my layout.  I placed the title on the top right hand side.  I used different sizes and shades of Rain Dots to enhance my circles.  I also added a few on the top right hand corner. 

The journaling was done on the computer with white cardstock then cut apart and adhered to the page. 

A little more Fiskars Fun

I was lucky enough to attend the Scraptacular retreat last weekend, it was held in the Dandenongs at Kalorama.  A grand time was had by all, team Scraptacular had done an amazing job and we all got spoilt rotten.

Fiskars kindly donated aprons and orange bags to all attendees, they were so thrilled and excited to recieve their goodies and they were put to good use over the weekend.

Here are some of the girls in their aprons, it was raining at the time, so it was hard to go outside and get everyone in a photo.  Dont they look gorgeous.  IT was a magic weekend.

Thank you Fiskars for the goodies again.

Then they asked me to stand in the middle and took another photo.

CHA Summer

2 Days To Go

1,2 days to go until...................

Dawn here, We are all excited about the show. Lyn has been busy organising everything so it all flows smoothly. I am looking forward to teaching Cindy Hearty's project in the advanced class on Thursday and Friday. I love teaching at shows. It's so rewarding meeting everyone. We are all there for the same reason..... Our love of crafting.

For all of you who may have missed previous posts. Here are the details. Please make sure you drop by and say hi. We would love to meet our blog readers.

   AND

shall be combining efforts at the Craft and Quilt Fair Melbourne to offer some fabulous Papercraft Workshops .....the Fair opens to the public each day at 9am.2

Bookings are necessary for these fun and fabulous Workshops......so make sure you go straight to the Better Homes and Gardens Stand to book your place on entering the Fair.

Times have already been advised on here but in case you missed them here they are again:

10:30am    "Gorgeous Gift Bag" suitable for Beginner's

12:00pm    "Tall Surprise Box" suitable for Advanced Papercrafters

1:30pm      " Gorgeous Gift Bag".....repeated

3:00pm    "Tall Surprise Box" suitable for Advanced Papercrafters

Hope to see some of our readers there....make sure you let us know that you have dropped by our Blog when you come to the Workshops....

Cheers Dawn

   AND

shall be combining efforts at the Craft and Quilt Fair Melbourne to offer some fabulous Papercraft Workshops .....the Fair opens to the public each day at 9am.2

Bookings are necessary for these fun and fabulous Workshops......so make sure you go straight to the Better Homes and Gardens Stand to book your place on entering the Fair.

Times have already been advised on here but in case you missed them here they are again:

10:30am    "Gorgeous Gift Bag" suitable for Beginner's

12:00pm    "Tall Surprise Box" suitable for Advanced Papercrafters

1:30pm      " Gorgeous Gift Bag".....repeated

3:00pm    "Tall Surprise Box" suitable for Advanced Papercrafters

Hope to see some of our readers there....make sure you let us know that you have dropped by our Blog when you come to the Workshops....

Cheers Dawn

Project A Day @ Fiskarscraft- Lets Celebrate

gift bags & cards

Designer:  Janna Wilson
Create one of kind gift packaging with your favorite papers, embellishments and Fiskars tools.  Its all about presentation--these ideas can be created in a just a few minutes and they’ll make a BIG impression. I love creating gift boxes out of recycled items…its my little way of going green.  This idea used an empty oatmeal box that would have been destined for the garbage.  If you don’t have gift wrap on hand, just decorate plain white paper with a fun design…a few stickers and a little ribbon go a long way!  The first set is ready to deliver sweet treats to my neighbors as a welcome gift to their new home.

Difficulty rating

Beginner

Instructions (Print version)

Box instructions:
1. Cover label on box with white paper.
2. Add border stickers to finish upper and lower edges.
3. Create a border of stickers around the bottom of the can with flower stickers. 
4. Add message to center of can with alphabet stickers/flower stickers.
5. Tie ribbon around top of can to balance design. 
6. Adhere clear quote sticker transparency and cut out shape.  Punch one end of sticker tag and tie onto ribbon/bow with string.

Card instructions:
1. Cut white card to 8” x 10” and fold in half.  Trim open edge side with scalloped scissors or rotary blade.
2. Add a 2 ½” x 5” piece of yellow paper to left side of card; embellish right side of yellow paper with stitched rub ons.
3. Trim a bit of turquoise cardstock with scallop blade; add to left of yellow paper.
4. Tie ribbon around card; knot.
5. Add remaining flower stickers to lower right and upper left corner of card. 
TIP:  If you run out of stickers, consider using the “bleed” of the stickers leftover on the sheet.  Trim them out with Micro tip scissors for a cute accent.
6.  Finish card by adding buttons to the negative flower stickers.

Bag instructions:
1. Cut floral paper to fit front of bag (slightly smaller than actual bag dimensions.
2. Use circle cutter to cut about a 3” circle/hole in the upper center of the floral paper; lay paper on bag and trace circle with pencil.
3. Stitch around hole in floral paper with machine (optional) and trim top and bottom edges with Pinking Paper Edgers.
4. Cut out traced circle in bag with scissors.
5.   Sandwich 2 vellum flowers between two 4” squares of transparency; add a punched circle (Pop Up Punch) to top/outside of flower and secure the layers with a brad. 
6.  Adhere flower/transparency piece over hole in bag.  Add floral paper to front of bag and tie coordinating ribbon to bag handle.

Card instructions:
1. Cut transparency to 5” x 8” and fold in half.
2. Cut floral paper to 4 ½” x 7 ½” and fold in half.  Trim along long open edge of card with Pinking Paper Edgers.
3. Attach to transparency by stitching along fold.  (You could also tie/bind the two pieces together with string or ribbon)
4. Attach vellum flowers and punched circle accent to outside of transparency card with brad.

Supply List for home sweet home:
Fiskars Brands: 94817797 No. 5 Micro-Tip® Scissors
Fiskars Brands: 12-9902 7097 Desktop Rotary Trimmer
Fiskars Brands:  12-99147097 Scallop Rotary Blade
Fiskars Brands: 23517097 Hand Punch – 1/8” circle

Heidi Grace Designs: Beyond the Sea -flower stickers, alpha stickers, ribbon, flocked border stickers, rub on borders and clear quote stickers

Other: discarded oatmeal box, transparency, string

Supply List for floral card/bag:
Fiskars Brands: 94817797 No. 5 Micro-Tip® Scissors
Fiskars Brands: 12-9902 7097 Desktop Rotary Trimmer
Fiskars Brands:  12-99097097 Pinking Rotary Blade OR
Fiskars Brands: 12-92007897 Pinking Paper Edgers
Fiskars Brands: 93807097 Circle Cutter
Fiskars Brands: 12-74367097 M Round N Round Squeeze Punch
Fiskars Brands: 12-25637097 Pop Up Punch –circle

Cloud 9 Designs: Cocoa Mint floral paper
Cloud 9 Designs: Vellum flowers –turquoise

Other: gift bag, transparency, sewing machine & thread

Quote Of The Day

Born on Monday,
Fair in face;
Born on Tuesday,
Full of God's grace;
Born on Wednesday,
Sour and sad;
Born on Thursday,
Merry and glad;
Born on Friday,
Worthily given;
Born on Saturday,
Work hard for your living;
Born on Sunday,
You will never know want. - Anonymous

Heidi Grace A Little Birds Tale....

Another gorgeous range that is coming out this month at Spotlight is Heidi Grace A Little Birds Tale. I so love the colours in this range. My favourite paper is the Paisley Paper that I have used on this layout.
HG PP, Dimensional Word Stickers, rubons and a shipping tag.

Heidi Grace - We Are Family

Hi all! Just thought I would share this layout I *finally* did from my son's 5th birthday...he is now 7!

I used one of the new releases from Heidi Grace called We are Family. I LOVE this...it is perfect for me, I justr adore the colour palatte she has used! In this layout I have used a little bit of a few products...with plenty left for lots more! I cut out the 5 using my Cricut machine but otherwise have used rubons, mini stickers, ribbons and patterned paper.

Here is a close up of the detail...

So happy birthday to my little man for 2 years ago! And happy birthday to our li'l' ol' blog! Happy Scrapping!

Ang

CHA Summer

Birthday Date Book by Jo Burney

   

Tools

• Fiskars trimmer
• Fiskars craft mat
• Fiskars Ultra Shape Express
• Fiskars template - Circles 1 (scalloped edge)
• Fiskars Fingertip Control Craft Knife
• Fiskars Stamp Press

Materials

Cloud 9 Design - Chocolate Chalet

• Double sided pattern papers
• Rub-On Words & Elements
• Sparkle Accent Rub-Ons
• Sparkle Fancy Word Rub-Ons
• Cardstock Element Stickers
• Cardstock Alphabet Stickers
• Cardstock Thought Starter Stickers
• Epoxy Brads
• Alpha Rain Dots

Chocolate & black mini ink pad, emery board, scroll & calendar stamps, Gel pen green, blue & Pink, ribbon.

Instructions:

Use tabbed chipboard book of choice.  Firstly cover tabbed sections only in a mixture of pink, blue & green cardstock, cut a mixture of pattern papers to cover the main part of these pages slightly overlapping the cardstock tabbed section. 

To add interest cut small sections of  patterned paper into strips paper using Circles 1 scalloped edge, glue to side of each tab.  Stamp relevant month on tab using chocolate ink pad.  Ink all edges with chocolate ink pad.

Use Excel to type up calendar pages and size to fit.  Glue inside each page, mix and match the pink, blue & green cardstock for interest (make sure your tab and calendar page are different colours). 

Stamp down side of each calendar page with a scroll stamp of your choice using black ink pad.  Once stamp is dry, colour inside open scrolled areas in either pink, blue or green - make each page different.

Front Page - Use a mixture of alphas and embellishments to cover front page as shown.

Inside Front page - use a pale pattern paper to cover inside (this will show off your embellishments to best effect), stamp a calendar month using a chocolate ink pad in middle of page.  Use a mixture of alphas and embellishments to decorate as desired.

Finally select 3 complimentary ribbons in pink & chocolate and tie the book together.

Idea:  Display your tabbed birthday date book on a small stand so you can keep an eye on upcoming birthdays each month.

 

12,3 days to go until...................

   AND

shall be combining efforts at the Craft and Quilt Fair Melbourne to offer some fabulous Papercraft Workshops .....the Fair opens to the public each day at 9am.

Bookings are necessary for these fun and fabulous Workshops......so make sure you go straight to the Better Homes and Gardens Stand to book your place on entering the Fair.

Times have already been advised on here but in case you missed them here they are again:

10:30am    "Gorgeous Gift Bag" suitable for Beginner's

12:00pm    "Tall Surprise Box" suitable for Advanced Papercrafters

1:30pm      " Gorgeous Gift Bag".....repeated

3:00pm    "Tall Surprise Box" suitable for Advanced Papercrafters

Hope to see some of our readers there....make sure you let us know that you have dropped by our Blog when you come to the Workshops....

xoxo

Lyn Dwyer

Max's Backyard

Hi everyone, hope you are all enjoying the creative eye candy and giveaways that have been floating around here, it sure has been a busy blog!!

Just a quick share from me today, i was going through some photos, looking for some particular pics, when i came across these photos of Chris and a HUGE praying mantis that was running around down at our caravan. Straight away i thought of the MAX'S BACKYARD range.  This gear is just perfect for the whole boy, buggy, outdoorsey stuff.  I had just enough leftover from doing Christophers mini album, that i was able to do a page.

All is from Max's backyard as well as the shapecutter and circles template, the medium round squeeze punch, oh and i used the alphabet template to make "that" and "big".  Instead of using the shapecutter xpress to cut each individual letter out, i traced the word and then cut it out with the new craft knife (one of my favourite tools at the moment!) I will finish it off later with some glossy accents on the big words for a bit of a lift, have run out of it at the moment.

Enjoy your week, hope you find time for some crafting.

Annette :0)