A New Treat for My Creative Outlet!

Well with 2013 almost over, I found a new fun scrapbooking focus. I have decided to work on tag journals. I have never been interested but working with these great Theresa Collins collections have changed my mind. I am having a blast and loving all of the great embellishments and papers that the Happy set includes. It is a new day, a new year is on its way!

I found these great kraft paper covered booklets at the flea market for 25 cents each. I love them. They even included a kraft paper covered black ink pen . I felt that it was time to dress it up and Theresa Collins inspired me with her wonderful line called “You are My Happy”! I love all of the great embellishments that she has created in this wonderful series!

This Journal has a medallion with a pocket filled with tags for adding all of my inspirations, and secret smiles! I used a paper towel roll to create a pocket inside of this medallion.

Here are my supplies:

Kraft Paper Journal

Fabric and batting to be placed on the front of the journal

Glue

Sizzix Tag die

Craftwell eBosser ( my favorite)

Tim Holtz Distress inks for edge applicatons.

here we go!

 

I stretched the fabric with batting under it on the surface of the front cover. Next I cut and covered the inside of the front cover. I love this book..

I used the distress inks to add richness to the edges of my wonderful center embellishment. I love the blush color.

I love my sizzix tag die and can make up to eight layers of pearl paper in it. I love these tags. Theresa Collins had the most wonderful brads to complete my tag labels!

I was able to cover my pen too! I am loving this!

Inside front cover and first page with another tag booklet and also a floral pocket. I can’t wait to do more work and fill my book as I go along. I hope that this coming year brings all of us great opportunities and always the richness of great friends!

Happy New Year!

Debi

 

 

Sweet Little Embellishment

I am having a great time getting ready for Christmas. I am working wildly on sewing projects right now. So it only goes hand in hand that my eBosser should be included in the trip!

So I decided to do a quickie project so that I could take care of  and still have energies for the Thanksgiving marathon.

Fiskar’s Mini Design Set Flowers is what I have chosen to use for my embellishment on my Hipster purse.

Supplies:

Any small shoulder pouch (I used Embroidery Garden’s Hipster in the hoop embroidery project for my project)

Fabric to match purse

Heat n Bond to sandwich in-between the fabric to be cut

Four A-plates for the sandwich. I used three on the bottom and one above the material that was being cut.

thread and a needle or a sewing machine to attach the flower.

I sewed the small flowers on top of the two larger ones. Then I tacked them on my purse. Very simple but still added the touch I needed.

 

This really did take the bare envelope appearance and added just a nice touch to this cute bag. Please come to my blog for more information on the Hipster pattern.

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and now the fun part starts getting ready for Christmas,

Best, Debi

Fun with Cheery Lynn Dies Part 1

Fun with Cheery Lynn Dies

Part 1

This is a two part project post as it requires a little more to give non-sewers options to make the finished product. I don’t want to spoil the reveal so I will tell you the method and techniques I used for the parts I made this week. You have to come back next week to see what the final project is…

I am so excited to do this so…

NO PEEKING

Well you can see by the photo that this is a recycling project and I will also share that it is a fabric project too! I am making another of those cool Steampunk items for my crazy relative. I decided to make my gift a super neat kind to the environment recycled project. I am using a two-liter soda bottle to make my special rings.

So here is the supply list:

a two liter soda bottle with the top and bottom cut off

I used a rubber band to roll the plastic very tight and left like this for several days.

Aluminum duct tape

Cheery Lyn Gear Die (LOVE THIS ONE)

Craftwell eBosser

Sandwich:

A, B, C, D

Masking tape to transfer the tape to the plastic

A bone folder to smooth the tape

I first cut the Gear Die out of the aluminum tape . I love the sharp cut I get using the Craftwell eBosser.  I then place the masking tape over the metal tape after I weeded the unwanted parts off of the piece.

I cut the plastic from the two liter bottle to the size I wanted very close the the size of the aluminum tape’s width. I next transferred the design to the plastic. I used the bone folder to rub the design onto the plastic to secure it.

Now it is still a mystery project until the reveal next week but if you look closely you can see a special hint in the photo. There may be a pressing of fabric around. I am so excited and can’t wait to show you the second half. So while you wait can you venture a guess as to what I am making? Please leave a comment below for me! Have a great week and get ready for the second part next week.

Debi

Something new for me

I am so excited I was working on a project and used blue painters tape with an embossing folder.  I was using my favorite machine my eBosser. The tape held the impression very deep and clear. I love the emboss that my eBosser makes consistantly. After trying to decide what I could make with it, I decided to fill the tape with hot glue to see if I could make a stamp with it. Well it could be better with practice but I am thrilled with my outcome. I had to post asap. Happy Thanksgiving to all. Debi

Fun with Cheery Lynn Dies Part 1

Fun with Cheery Lynn Dies

Part 1

This is a two part project post as it requires a little more to give non-sewers options to make the finished product. I don’t want to spoil the reveal so I will tell you the method and techniques I used for the parts I made this week. You have to come back next week to see what the final project is…

I am so excited to do this so…

NO PEEKING

Well you can see by the photo that this is a recycling project and I will also share that it is a fabric project too! I am making another of those cool Steampunk items for my crazy relative. I decided to make my gift a super neat kind to the environment recycled project. I am using a two-liter soda bottle to make my special rings.

So here is the supply list:

a two liter soda bottle with the top and bottom cut off

I used a rubber band to roll the plastic very tight and left like this for several days.

Aluminum duct tape

Cheery Lyn Gear Die (LOVE THIS ONE)

Craftwell eBosser

Sandwich:

A, B, C, D

Masking tape to transfer the tape to the plastic

A bone folder to smooth the tape

I first cut the Gear Die out of the aluminum tape . I love the sharp cut I get using the Craftwell eBosser.  I then place the masking tape over the metal tape after I weeded the unwanted parts off of the piece.

I cut the plastic from the two liter bottle to the size I wanted very close the the size of the aluminum tape’s width. I next transferred the design to the plastic. I used the bone folder to rub the design onto the plastic to secure it.

Now it is still a mystery project until the reveal next week but if you look closely you can see a special hint in the photo. There may be a pressing of fabric around. I am so excited and can’t wait to show you the second half. So while you wait can you venture a guess as to what I am making? Please leave a comment below for me! Have a great week and get ready for the second part next week.

Debi

Laying Down the Gauntlet

Laying Down the SteamPunk Gauntlet!

I am so inspired by fabric after coming back from the International Quilt Market and Festival. I had the pleasure of seeing many of the new fabrics and ideas coming right around the corner. So I have new drive to create with fabric. Besides the holiday season always is the reason for me to sew. I always try to do a handmade holiday.  So bring it on…LOL!

Here is my project using some great Cheery Lyn Dies!

This is my Steampunk Gauntlet for one of my Steampunk loving relatives!

I love my Cheery Lyn Dies and how wondefully that my Craftwell eBosser can cut fabric and vinyl too! So here is my project list.

Supplies:

Black Cotton material

Artista Glitter Vinyl

a ponytail hair band

Sewing machine

thread

iron

pink organza

cutting tools

hook and loop for closure on wrist.

Cut a rectangle out of the fabric. 6.5 x 11 inches. Sew the top together, remember to insert the pony tail elastic.

Now press the rectangle open to form a triangle. 

I now will take a break and cut my heat Glitter Vinyl with my eBosser. It is very simple. I used plates DBC on the bottom, Next the Cheery Lyn Die and then the vinyl on top and lastly the A plate. It only takes a second to cut and iron on my fabric!

Next I gathered my organza and sewed it on the long edge of my “glove”. I then added the hook and loop to fit! I can’t wait till I see her face on Christmas morning! Wait till you see the great sewing and quilting projects I have in store for you!

A Treat Box of Creepy Delights!

A Treat Box filled with Creepy Delights!

Well Halloween is here and now it is time for the goodies. I love treats and love making them even better looking!

So here is my Spider ladened treat box.

Supplies:

• Box SVG files from SVGcuts
• the Spider and web were free files from SVGcuts
• Craftwell USA’s eCraft
• Teresa Collins Starburst Embossing Folder
• Craftwell’s eBosser
• Dylusions inks
• Xyron tap runner
• Chalk inkadinkaoo

This one is a no brainer…lol. I made up the box and embossed my embellishment tile. I love the drips that I produced with the dylusions ink.  I love the Teresa Collins line of embossing folders. I hope that she creates more and more!

I wish you the best of Halloweens and of the up and coming Holiday season!

Please if you are going to Houston’s Quilt Market come and meet me at the Janome booth. I will be demostrating the Craftwell eBosser there!

See you in two weeks!

Debi