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Today in the video I show off the new Ephemera packs that are available in the new Mini Catalaogue
I kind of like the Ephemera, you can create so much and not have to have heaps of stuff to create with! (great for the caravan!) If you're interested in a 1/2 pack of each, let me know, I'll see what I can do for you.😊
Not sure about you, but sometimes I find odd things in Charity shops that I think oooo I could do something with that, so of course it comes home with me, and goes in the craft room with an aim to do something with it, months later I remember about it.....
I found a couple of chunky wooden sayings, quite a while ago, and finally got round to doing something with them!
My something is to attach designer paper to them to make them look prettier (and not so white) First up though we explored the "intricacies" of the Take your pick tool, I have to admit there is so much to love about this tool and there's a few extra options you might not know about: Here are the links to check them out: Take your pick tool to begin with, then if you run out of putty (although you get 2 with the tool itself there is the Take your pick Putty refills. But wait there's more.... there's the Take your Pick Die Brush Tip (with a special mat) and last but not least the Take your pick Crafter Tips, which gives you 2 special tips & blades.
Anyway on to the show & tell part, here's the one I show how to do in the video: I have used the gorgeous Regal Winter Designer Series paper for this which happily has been reduced from $21.75 down to $19.57, having said that it's only while stocks last, so get yours now if you want it!
Well I was sitting last night wondering what to do for my Something Saturday, and playing around with a bit of paper, ended up designing this card, I've made similar cards before like the cascade cards, this is probably a bit more basic, but I'm happy with it and it's way simpler to create, but still packs a cool Woah factor🤣 I've used Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper which is on the last chance list.
I decided it needed a sentiment so picked out this one from Sweetest Star Stamp set (last chance list again), because it has 6 words (1 for each panel!😃) and these Adhesive backed Snowflake Assortment are also on the last chance list and happen to be reduced to 1/2 price (woo hoo!)
Ok, onto measurements....
You'll need a sheet of A4 for the base card, score it at 9.9cm either end, then cut in 1/2 at 10.5cm, fold so each piece is concertina'd into 1/3rd's
then each folded piece needs a cut that goes 1/2 way up the card (in the middle) I measured just a smidgen under 5cm along, then 5.3cm up (cut all 3 layers in one go)
Turn one of the pieces up the other way and voila! they should slot in together to form this criss cross card.
It would make a great card any time of year for any occasion depending on how you decorate it.
Today I got inspired by a gorgeous card sent to me, and I have to say my card is nothing like the one I was sent, partly because I used completely different measurements and turned it on it's side, as they say in Thailand, "same same but different" 🤣
In the video I mention that I'll share my measurements with you in my blog, so here goes....
You'll need a coloured base card, cut lengthways, scored at 14.8cm (in the middle) then at one end trim 1cm off each side, and score that side at 3.7vm, 7.4cm, and 11.1cm (see the mud map)
this then rolls round to form the base "box" HOWEVER don't do what I did!
NB: Before you roll this up and stick it down, make sure you add a layer of Designer paper behind it, I used 4" x 14.5cm
then add 2 pieces of Designer Paper to the bottom "Box" 8cm x 3.2cm
Next create the middle "box" this is a piece 6.5cm x 12cm, scored at 3cm, 6cm, and 9cm
You'll need 2 pieces of Designer Paper measuring 6cm x 2.5cm
The top box is 4.5cm x 10cm scored at 2.5cm, 5cm and 7.5cm
And you'll need 2 pieces of Designer Paper measuring 4cm x 2cm
then you'll also want a piece for the bottom of your card to make sure it doesn't tip backwards when it's opened I had a cut off piece after making one of the boxes that is just under 4cm wide, I've then cut it so it sticks out by 1cm at the front and back of the card (about 8cm long)
I also added the 3 drusy embellishments on the front flap to add a bit of weight just in case, having said that I'm not really sure they do add much weight as they're pretty light🤣 but they do look rather gorgeous!
and pretty much that's it.
If you missed the video here it is, could be handy to watch it to see how I add the components together.
Well after teaching the wreath the other day I had an idea.......
Actually I'm really happy with the way it turned out, and potentially if we don't get our sitting room painted properly soon it could be the only Christmas decoration I can get to in the house🤣 currently everything is packed away in the "playroom" at the back of which is all the Christmas dec's!
Ah well the painting looks good so far, and I'm loving the new carpet!
What happened at my second class was one of the ladies brought these lovely wooden wreaths to make hers on instead, so she had a spare and I could just imagine what it would look like with the stars in the middle and some sheer fabric of some sort for them to sit on. A delve into my fabric cupboard and voila! I found the gorgeous sheer but patterned fabric, stapled it onto the back of the wreath and away we go.....
Ok, well you probably came here to see how the wreath turned out......Ta Da:
Having thought it out, if I did this again, I'd cut the back piece first before adding the material so I could draw round the outside and inside of the ring, but as they say, Hindsight's a wonderful thing!
If you missed the video, here it is:
I think it would make a lovely gift (not sure that I'll be parting with mine though 🤣)
So I hope this inspires you to maybe have a go too!
In class the other day Rose mentioned she'd seen this card on Facebook or Youtube from a lady called Dee Slater, and showed me a photo of it, and explained briefly how to make it, she then sent me through a few measurements (all inches) and if you know me, I'm an A4 metric girl, so conversion time.... (actually not very difficult this time)
And Voila.....
and of course the back view....
So that is the card I made in the video using the Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper, I kind of like that I was able to keep the pattern going all the way round. Then I happened to have one of the Decorative Tree Dies cut out from the Festive Glimmer Paper (bonus, love it when things are just hanging around my craft desk and they come in handy!)
Wowsers December already, and Christmas is just round the corner!
I made up 4 cards then decided I wasn't happy with one of them, so switched it out for a card that is literally the star of the show! As it does require a fair bit of cutting on my behalf I really need to know who's coming a few days in advance so I can have the right amount of kits made.
Class Dates are Tuesday 3rd Dec in my classroom in Laanecoorie and Saturday 14th Dec at Wattle City Church Maryborough - yes there is a big gap between the 2 due to the Carol Service rehearsal on 7th Dec that I'm in (so exciting)! As usual we'll be making 4 cards for a cost of $24.
Well that's it - as they say that's a wrap folks! In the New Year I'll be doing my usual January Mega Class on 18th January, I'm hoping my pre-order will arrive soon so I can start creating for it and work out exactly what we're going to use.
Remember to make sure you let me know if you can make it to December Class!
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