Another Great Wreath

Well I really liked the wreath I made the other day but this one is simply awesome too! its fun watching all the techniques that people try. Would love to try this one out as my plan is to have a blue/ silver themed Christmas this year and it looks fantastic.

Got distracted this afternoon browsing the web and found another couple of cute projects to try. The owl punch is an absolute favourite from the stampin up catalogue and I love these little gift packets from starlightstamper.com so cute.

These little butterfly cards are really cute too. from stampingconnection.com

Happy Crafting :)










Homemade Washi Tape Tutorial

The idea of this sounds like a lot of fun and you could spruce up tape to match colours and favourite designs. Definitely food for thought :)

Coughs and Sneezes

Well it is a bit of a miserable day at home for me. Aches and pains. Sneezing and coughing. YUK so what is one to do whilst wasting the day away in bed feeling sorry for herself well.... Troll the Internet on the ipad. First facebook... Then a few other blogs... Followed by a good hour looking through pinterest!! So I am planning on sharing some of the things that I found were pretty cool today.

Firstly a really cool little envelope idea. I could see making these to include in a project life album or scrapbook page to hold a small memento. Would probably glue two sides together and use two little brads and some linen thread as a closure though so it wasn't too bulky and a nuisance to open and close.

aphotoplace.blogspot.com

Storage ideas are always on my think list. I currently have all like items in boxes but it still involves some digging around to find what I am looking for. I have a small home with not many storage areas so all my stuff is in two built ins and I am have to move things to find things... I long for the day when I don't have to do that!

This first idea uses those old glad wrap and aluminium boxes as a repurposed Washi tape dispenser. I like this because you can see all the tapes at a glance and the cutting teeth is an added bonus. I can also see in the picture that the boxes have been decorated as well which is pretty cool.

 

craftaholicsanonymous.net

 

 

Die storage is another issue for me. The Stampin up ones are fine as I keep them in the plastic envelope they come in but I have heaps of other dies that I keep in an old VHS box. Again I am digging around to find them and each time you can always here me exclaim "oh wow I forgot I had that" hence its time to think of other options. This folder idea looks pretty good so long as they cant slip out and that they are easily accessible. I like in this example how they are viewable. Sourcing the materials might be an issue but I do like the idea.

 



 

shellypop.com

 

A small DVD box for embossing folder storage is a top idea. I noticed this has an accompanying booklet with examples. I would probably just emboss smaller 3x3 pieces and add a jump ring to keep them together and have it tucked in the front of the box .. although..... the booklet would also easily fit as well. This booklet is binded so adding more papers might be an issue. I love the numbering system for easy locating and the decorated box looks lovely. If you look in the background the embossed folder is also numbered for easy packup.

 



 

splitcoaststampers.com

 

Now this is an awesome idea for your punches. I have actually done this with mine. I cut out cardstock, punched and labelled and then laminated them all. I keep them together by hole punching in one corner and added a split ring. This easily allows me to see the punches I have but better still when I stamp an image that I want punched I can lay the laminate card over the top to gauge the size and the punch I need to use. So if you have a bit of time to spare I recommend doing this one. I keep mine in the box with the punches for easy access.

 

organizedstamping.com

 

Finally just a quick share of a video. I think I am going to make a few of these up as tree decorations this year in a blue and white theme. I can fill the milk cartons with goodies and use them as gifts.
 

 

Embossing Folder Techniques

New video from todays fun :) enjoy!

Tape It Stamps

Good morning all on this lovely Saturday morning! We have a mix of seasons today here in Hobart. Rain, cloud, filters of some sunshine and chilly breeze. A great day to enjoy the scenery from indoors while getting out those stamps still in packaging and give them a good whirl! 

Its so hard to keep going into my spare room to undertake work related matters while surrounded by all the things you love and then be so tired when it comes to the weekend you have to push yourself to have some fun !

I have a few sets to play with but would like to highlight this one this week its called tape it.

 

Wood mount 130712 $46.95 and Clear Mount 130715 $36.95

 

Clearly a big investment in terms of money spend as it is up there a the top end of price within the catalogue. However, I think you can get a LOT of use out of this one. Washi Tape is all the rage at the moment. It comes in a variety of styles textures and colours. Using your existing stamp pads you have the colours required to match your projects. So with 8 different stamps and 10 colours in your stash you already have 80 different stamps!!

 

Personally I haven't really got into the whole Washi tape thing ....Yet.

 

In actual fact I always seem to catch onto things at the last minute after the latest cratest craze has passed and the crowds are clearing ....so lately...when I look at the Washi Tape I think.. What on Earth Will I DO With This Stuff!! and then I thank chocolate that there is the internet and google and search for some inspiration. Hopefully my little collection of searches and pictures will provide you with some too and help you to see the benefits of this stamp set as a must have addition to your collection.

Where possible I have included photos with watermarks that indicate the original creator of the projects.

 

 

 

 

 

Scrapbooking pages your thing?? Just a couple of pages I adored within my searches.

 

 staceycohen.BlogSpot

dianepayne.typepad

 

kj-starre.BlogSpot.dk

Pinterest is another great source of ideas. If you are a crafter and haven't yet joined this social network you are bat crazy!! its awesome!! 100 ways to washi can be found at anightowlblog.com

 

 



12 days 12 ways of Washi Tape

Day 11 pressed clay moulds ( used search tool on her blog for more days and ideas)

 

And just a couple more pictures for some added inspiration.

 

By checking out the different ways that washi tape can be used you get a lot of ideas for what to do with your stamped images. So don't forget to check out you tube as well!! Happy Saturday :)

 

 



Gift Bow Bigz L Die

Awesome for Christmas Pressies. Time the start thinking about this time of the year. I know its only August but if past years are anything to go by then December will definitely be here in a hurry :)

2013 Seasonal Catalog Project: Festive Flurry Gift Tags

 Catalogue arrived today and I cant wait to place an order!! Contact me for details on how to get your hands on these at the earliest :)

Card Ideas

Fun with Washi Tape

Die Cut Storage

Well I dont have this many dies.... or do I???.... MMWUUAHHH! just jokes. But this has got to be a much better idea than having them all tossed into a box which is my current method of organisation and surprisingly isnt working LOL. I just like the fact that you can flick through and see all the sets. Maybe over the hols I might be able to organise this way :)

I must get onto doing some more videos myself. Unfortunately I am unwell and trying not to talk too much in order to get better.. sore throats a killer... :)