tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17478042690383792912024-02-20T06:52:36.092-05:00You Can Stamp It!A website to inspire creativity.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-71471864181087728592009-11-02T14:21:00.002-05:002009-11-02T14:25:59.627-05:00Help Me Help the Humane SocietyHello fellow crafters! I'm not posting a tutorial today, fall is my busiest season and I'm having a hard time getting edited right now. I'll post as soon as I'm able to. BUT, I do have a little something special that I'd like you all to know about.<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/LAshODwQl_AiRYAH0vAW8g?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_koTLUQeiINU/Su8yCCHy-QI/AAAAAAAABXs/_K-N0Gw1sQM/s144/bones.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/Amber?feat=embedwebsite">amber</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />I have a very special offer for November and the first part of December!! <br /><br />I've made some doggie bags for our little furry friends to enjoy and every bag that's sold will benefit both your dog (yummy treats!) and the Humane Society. I will donate $1 from every bag that I sell directly to the Humane Society! I've spoken with the director there and she's very excited at the prospect of this fundraiser. The bags are filled with crunchy bones and will fit well into a holiday stocking and they even make a great everyday gift for your pet! Think about buying one for your dog, your neighbor's dog, your family and friends that have pets...this is such an important thing to do, we can't forget about all of the animals who suffer because of human neglect, let’s try to raise as much money as possible to help them out! Can you help me help them? Bags are just $2 each or you can buy 3 for $5! If you live in the Hampton Roads area you can contact me to see where they're sold around town or you can come see me at one of the fall craft shows to pick one up. If you don’t live in my area, I’ve set up a PayPal link on my website that will help make your purchase go smoothly. Thanks for your help, every dollar makes a difference! <br /> <br />http://creativepapercuts.org/gpage5.html <br /><br />804.824.9488 or 231.638.3568<br /><br />Please help me out by passing this on to anyone else that you think may be interested, I’m a one-woman show and my contacts are limited.<br /><br />If you are a business owner and you’d like to have some for sale in your store, please contact me ASAP since this is a limited time special!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-22406137864425671972009-05-21T12:41:00.004-04:002009-08-17T21:10:06.468-04:00Here's How to Use Your SU Scallop Edge PunchI thought I'd do a quick <em>tool </em>tutorial for those of you who are in need of some instruction with the Stampin' Up Scallop Edge Punch. I'll show you something decorative that you can make in just 4 punches and also how to use it to make a border or edge. In the last clip, you'll notice a paper sliver on the end of my border, it's perfectly normal and just snips off w/o affecting the scallops at all. Let's punch!!<br /><br />You'll need:<br /><br />A Stampin' Up Scallop Edge Punch<br />Paper scraps<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/URsGkuRbp_M&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/URsGkuRbp_M&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-63481154232668801282009-05-21T12:32:00.004-04:002009-05-21T12:38:05.126-04:00Let's make an interactive card!I've been gone for a long time, haven't I? I haven't forgotten all of you, I just haven't had time to post any tutorials lately. Then, when I did film a couple, I forgot how to convert the video file on my computer and had to have a lesson again from my (patient) husband. *eye roll* In this tutorial, I'll show you how to make an interactive card that's really fun! <br /><br />You'll need:<br />5 1/2" x 8 1/2" cardstock, folded<br />5 1/4" x 4" cardstock mat<br />5" x 3 3/4" light colored cardstock for card front<br />Word Window Punch (Stampin' Up)<br />Dimensionals<br />2 pennies<br /><br />Ready? Let's do it!<br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MA4OlMwujP4&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MA4OlMwujP4&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-15520863911899692302009-01-09T15:08:00.004-05:002009-01-14T11:34:38.023-05:00Let's make an owl!Most of you probably saw these cute little owl all over the place this past fall. I was too busy then to post a tutorial however, so now you can have a fall tutorial in the winter. (Think of it as me being really prepared for NEXT fall!) They're great for masculine cards and can really be used year-round.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-3bTmwkNOuQ&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-3bTmwkNOuQ&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-13579675354219075012009-01-09T15:01:00.004-05:002009-01-12T15:07:38.758-05:00Don't Eat That Chocolate!!!Hi everyone! Today's tutorial is really neat, we're making faux chocolate bars. Faux as in fake, as in not real, as in don't eat it!! These little chocolate bars look great on a card front or as an embelishment on a scrapbook page. The paper measurements are the ones that I use, but you can use any size as long as it's rectangular. Have fun!!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/A06GaXPpIDg&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/A06GaXPpIDg&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Thanks to the person who left a comment below I was able to find out who the idea did indeed come from! I'd taken notes on paper and forgotten where it originated. It must have been Dawn's.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-10309890820609549532009-01-05T11:04:00.002-05:002009-01-05T11:51:04.235-05:00Upcoming Card Swap!!Always wanted to join a card swap? Looking for new ideas for your old stamp sets? Need some new techniques to freshen things up? Then I'm glad that you're reading this because we need you! I'm looking for a few more people to join in our upcoming swap. It will be a six month long swap with each person sending cards out once a month to all swappers in the group. I'm keeping the group/s manageable with about 5 people in each. Once I have everyone's contact info I'll send out the rules so that everyone is on a level field when we start. If you're interested, email me and let me know! It'll be a great way to bring in the new year!! (And besides, we all love to get handmade cards in the mail, it's a nice change from the usual junkmail and bills!)<br /><br />You can look for a tutorial to be posted in the next couple of days. Now that the holidays are over with I have some more free time again to do the fun things...like tutorials!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-22419146578589285762008-11-05T12:29:00.002-05:002008-11-05T12:36:48.531-05:00Blog Candy WinnerWell, it looks like our blog candy winner won by a LANDSLIDE! Where are all of you faithful blog readers at?!? Did I pick a bad week or what?!? I figured that the week before Halloween would be a good one for a give-away but when no one responded I decided to just leave it open until the first comment came in. So...congratulations to Kim!! Yes dear, you won. If you're interested in winning some blog candy in the future, be sure to either subscribe (it's free!) or check back periodically so as not to miss out. And thanks to all of you out there who already are subscribers to this blog! You can expect to see some more tutorials coming in the next month or so. I'm still in the middle of craft show season AND I'm moving to a new house in about 2 weeks. Hang in there...creativity to follow soon!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-85788187796745991422008-10-21T20:12:00.004-04:002008-10-21T20:26:05.071-04:00Blog Candy!!I feel bad about not keeping up to date on posts right now. I have a bunch of tutorials that need posting but autumn is craft show time so I've been busy elsewhere! So, to keep you at bay until I can get time to myself again I've decided to give away some blog candy!! Not familiar with blog candy yet? It's free stuff given away to those reading a blog. Oddly, the blog candy is actually CANDY today! For a chance to win, just leave a comment stating which Halloween candy you look forward to the most. My vote/s go to Sweedish Fish, Juji Fruits and Dots. See a pattern with me? I may eat a piece of chocolate, but it's relatively risk-free to keep it in the house. My husband will eat it on sighting it, but I'll hold out for the fruity snacks. The winner will be random and will be chosen near this weekend. I'd give you a day, but I'm not sure what my days are going to look like. So be sure and comment quick if you'd like to win!! Here it is:<br /><br /><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vvKMRPr1ybz_4G-b-1yJAA"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/wamber4/SP5ydPt02HI/AAAAAAAABN4/1fr-12NVSDw/s144/CB106.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/BlogCandy">blog candy</a></td></tr></table>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-34844982197333711722008-10-01T11:55:00.002-04:002008-10-01T11:59:13.534-04:00How to get crocodile skin without skinnin' the croc!I got such positive feedback on the last video that I figured I'd make another one for you guys. Sounds like the videos are easier to follow along with than the pictures. So....here's a really simple way to make faux croc skin. It looks great as a cardfront or on a scrapbook page! Really easy!!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rj0ecbpgXA4&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rj0ecbpgXA4&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-30865378622068464242008-09-09T21:29:00.002-04:002008-09-09T21:37:53.402-04:00How to Make a Paper FlowerThis is my first video tutorial! I figured that this would be a good one to start with since it's such a quick and easy project. Making a video was actually easier than posting step-by-step instructions for this one. Enjoy!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"> <param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-YlkWoSwe-g"> </param> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-YlkWoSwe-g" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"> </embed> </object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-77351337381781263342008-08-30T18:20:00.004-04:002008-08-30T18:55:57.723-04:00Crayon ResistThis is a nice technique if you've become bored and you're looking for something to spice up your cards a bit. It does take some effort but it's easy. You'll just need some time to play with it. I prefer to do an entire sheet of paper at once so that I have it for other cards or projects, but you can just as easily do a small piece of paper for just one project. Go grab a cup of your favorite soothing drink (I have tea) and we'll get started.<br /><br />You'll need:<br />Glossy Cardstock (this is NOT the same as photo paper)<br />StazOn ink<br />Pigment Ink (mine is SU's Certainly Celery)<br />Sponge OR brayer<br />White crayon stolen from your child's crayon stash<br />An open stamp (meaning it has open areas to color)<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/CrayonResist/photo#5240438829475286450"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/wamber4/SLnHWbIJzbI/AAAAAAAAA90/FQvDeHL3h_Q/s144/IMG_9698.JPG" /></a><br /><br />1. Using StazOn, stamp your image all over your paper. Pick up your white crayon and start coloring! Color all of the areas that you want to REMAIN WHITE.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/CrayonResist/photo#5240438866733592082"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/wamber4/SLnHYl7ObhI/AAAAAAAAA-A/QfqLyKjSB-w/s144/IMG_9699.JPG" /></a><br /><br />2. Sponge ink over the cardstock. With a sponge you have the option to make it sort of blotchy looking, whereas with a brayer it would be a smooth even finish. Cover the stamped images completely.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/CrayonResist/photo#5240438919216348418"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/wamber4/SLnHbpcFvQI/AAAAAAAAA-I/jbLkq03gGrY/s144/IMG_9700.JPG" /></a><br /><br />3. Using a tissue or old rag, buff the white crayon off of the paper. It will come off easily, revealing white. This is really stunning with dark colors of ink! Give it a go and don't forget to send me a picture of your finished one!<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/CrayonResist/photo#5240439026294629890"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/wamber4/SLnHh4VipgI/AAAAAAAAA-c/mmMfgQWrKmo/s144/IMG_9702.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/CrayonResist/photo#5240439109723348882"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/wamber4/SLnHmvIf35I/AAAAAAAAA-s/eFtIv6GhFQI/s144/IMG_9704.JPG" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-72226372499751632582008-08-30T17:57:00.008-04:002008-08-30T18:15:57.030-04:00Frankie Card for HalloweenThese seem to be all the rage this year! I'm seeing them everywhere! For those of you who haven't seen them yet, I figured I'd post a tutorial to guide you through the steps. They are super easy and can even be made by a child (with scissor supervision, of course). No stamps needed today. Don't forget, you can always click on a picture if you need to see it larger.<br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FrankieCard/photo#5240431994987744658"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/wamber4/SLnBImrWDZI/AAAAAAAAA8E/QoN4wUSjxdM/s144/IMG_0021.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FrankieCard/photo#5240432021491956162"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/wamber4/SLnBKJacOcI/AAAAAAAAA8c/z7bdi8W9zIY/s144/IMG_0024.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FrankieCard/photo#5240431912811994690"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/wamber4/SLnBD0jHnkI/AAAAAAAAA9M/5VifVID7cYw/s144/IMG_0001.JPG" /></a> <br /><br />Your supplies are:<br />11" x 4 1/4" piece of cardstock for the base<br />2" x 4 1/4" scrap of cardstock for the hair<br />scrap white cardstock<br />scrap black cardstock<br />scrap cardstock the color of your base<br />sponge<br />ink to match your base color<br />white gel pen<br />2 dimensionals<br />black marker<br />2 circle punches of different sizes<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FrankieCard/photo#5240431817932632754"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/wamber4/SLnA-TGHcrI/AAAAAAAAA7E/GpRwEyiVFfw/s144/IMG_9994.JPG" /></a><br /><br />1. Fold the cardstock base in half to create your 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" card. Using your largest circle (mine is 1 3/8") punch 2 white circles and 2 colored ones the same color as your base. Cut the two colored circles in half to create 4 halves (you will only need 3). Punch 2 black circles with the smaller punch (mine is 1 1/4").<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FrankieCard/photo#5240431839119507202"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/wamber4/SLnA_iBdfwI/AAAAAAAAA7M/vcy0AHbsNjM/s144/IMG_9996.JPG" /></a><br /><br />2. Using the gel pen, make a curved line in the black circles, close to the edge to show light reflection. Sponge ink on the colored circles to add depth. Cut the strip of paper into a spiky pattern for monster hair.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FrankieCard/photo#5240431877947568242"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/wamber4/SLnBByqysHI/AAAAAAAAA7U/SxQ6YcuPSeo/s144/IMG_9997.JPG" /></a><br /><br />3. Layer the black circles on top of the white ones to make eyes. Adhere eyes, nose and hair to create a face. Put a dimensional on the back of the 2 remaining half circles and use them for eyelids.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FrankieCard/photo#5240431891819531314"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/wamber4/SLnBCmWIDDI/AAAAAAAAA7c/8xz8KAZzTPU/s144/IMG_9999.JPG" /></a><br /><br />4. Using the marker, make a crooked smile and stitch marks on the face.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FrankieCard/photo#5240431912811994690"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/wamber4/SLnBD0jHnkI/AAAAAAAAA9M/5VifVID7cYw/s144/IMG_0001.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Done! In under 5 minutes right? And you probably didn't even need instructions. Good for you!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-5390602216318295852008-08-22T12:20:00.005-04:002008-08-25T14:33:13.803-04:00Summer Flip Flop Card<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FlipFlopShoeCard/photo#5238520124109538514"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/wamber4/SLL2TEpIxNI/AAAAAAAAA5Y/D4_mhshpohs/s144/IMG_9985.JPG" /></a><br />I'm back! I took a lot of time off this summer while I was visiting my home state. Thanks for hanging in there, waiting for another tutorial to arrive. This is a great summer card! It could be used for a girl's birthday card, a party invitation, a thank you for a summer gift...endless possibilities! I'm making one today for a birthday card and thought I'd bring you along for the ride. Ready? Gather your supplies before hand and you'll have it done in less than 10 minutes.<br /><br />You'll need:<br />Scrap of printer paper<br />Patterned paper (mine is from The Stack)<br />Strip of long skinny scrap paper for the strap<br />2 eyelets<br />1 brad<br />Flowers (I punched mine w/ SU's 5 Petal Flower Punch)<br />1 glue dot<br />1 dimensional<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FlipFlopShoeCard/photo#5238520575701341650"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/wamber4/SLL2tW9A1dI/AAAAAAAAA4k/TPNQv0hvqSM/s144/IMG_9978.JPG" /></a><br /><br />1. Draw a flip-flop shape on the printer paper. Once you're content with it, cut it out to use as a pattern. (Mine is already done.) <br /><br />2. Fold your patterned paper in half and lay the shoe pattern on it, making sure that at least part of the pattern touches the folded edge. Mine touches at both the top and bottom of the shoe but not in the middle. Trace the pattern onto the patterned paper and cut it out. You should have a hinge when you open the card now.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FlipFlopShoeCard/photo#5238520591922841506"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/wamber4/SLL2uTYhR6I/AAAAAAAAA5I/x_gnifhtmEo/s144/IMG_9979.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FlipFlopShoeCard/photo#5238520600438943250"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/wamber4/SLL2uzG6rhI/AAAAAAAAA40/gLF10VgNGeg/s144/IMG_9980.JPG" /></a><br /><br />3. Mark the places where you want the strap to fasten at the sides. Fold the strip of paper in half and line it up the way you want it to be on the shoe. Use a dimensional to hold the "V" at the top from moving. <br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FlipFlopShoeCard/photo#5238520076492939730"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/wamber4/SLL2QTQdIdI/AAAAAAAAA5M/T2sNyHVCeng/s144/IMG_9981.JPG" /></a><br /><br />4. Allow some slack in the paper strip for the straps and punch a hole through both the shoe and the strap (don't forget to open the card first!). Attach an eyelet through the hole to secure. Repeat on opposite side.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FlipFlopShoeCard/photo#5238520103607737954"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/wamber4/SLL2R4RIHmI/AAAAAAAAA3o/mxLW-ef9nUg/s144/IMG_9983.JPG" /></a><br /><br />5. All that remains is the flower now. I punched mine out with a 5 Petal Flower Punch and layered them, using a yellow brad to secure them together. I then used a glue dot to hold the flower to the strap.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FlipFlopShoeCard/photo#5238520124109538514"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/wamber4/SLL2TEpIxNI/AAAAAAAAA5Y/D4_mhshpohs/s144/IMG_9985.JPG" /></a><br /><br />I'm interested to see how yours looks now! I challenge you all to send me a picture of your finished flip-flop shoe card. Have a great day, enjoy the last days of summer!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-84975379236242326392008-06-17T11:16:00.004-04:002008-06-17T11:54:41.740-04:00Candy Bar SleeveThis is quicker than you'd think and it makes an impressive presentation of a chocolate bar! Gather your supplies and then follow the steps. You'll need:<br /><br />A 7"x6" piece of colored cardstock<br />Scoring tool<br />Ribbon (about 25")(I like wider ribbon better than narrow)<br />Hershey chocolate bar<br />Stamps & Ink<br />Sticky Strip (or the equivalent, a SUPER strong adhesive)<br />Hole punch (for making a hole as wide as your ribbon)<br />Extra paper for embellishing<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/CandyBarSleeve/photo#5212868956687448018"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/wamber4/SFfUsngEN9I/AAAAAAAAAzk/OX_ZDueIlc4/s144/IMG_8543.JPG" /></a><br /><br />1. Laying the paper down so that the 6" side is parallel to your body, score the paper at the 1/2" and 3 3/4" marks. (This isn't the best photo, sorry.)<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/CandyBarSleeve/photo#5212868978480537746"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/wamber4/SFfUt4r8YJI/AAAAAAAAAz0/uRmgUgmcaHo/s144/IMG_8545.JPG" /></a><br /><br />2. Stamp your cardstock as desired. The center panel will eventually be the front of your candy bar sleeve.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/CandyBarSleeve/photo#5212869057341358722"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/wamber4/SFfUyed1AoI/AAAAAAAAA0M/5WEAcwriDxI/s144/IMG_8548.JPG" /></a><br /><br />3. Place a length of sticky strip on the face of the skinny panel and also one on the back of the outside panel, at the bottom.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/CandyBarSleeve/photo#5212869062114771842"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/wamber4/SFfUywP5g4I/AAAAAAAAA0U/32Kkcjl-J50/s144/IMG_8549.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/CandyBarSleeve/photo#5212869071818352386"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/wamber4/SFfUzUZaZwI/AAAAAAAAA0c/khE9tJUhjTs/s144/IMG_8550.JPG" /></a><br /><br />4. Peel the backing off of the sticky strip and fold first the skinny panel in, then the outside panel, smoothing as you go. This stuff is permenant, so go as slow as you need to in order to align it correctly. You will now have a bare sleeve.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/CandyBarSleeve/photo#5212869083263397698"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/wamber4/SFfUz_CH70I/AAAAAAAAA1U/NcDmqUfQ7uY/s144/IMG_8551.JPG" /></a><br /><br />5. Punch a hole as wide as your ribbon near the top opening of the sleeve. If you don't have a punch that wide, just use a regular square punch and keep punching so that the holes all connect until the correct size is attained.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/CandyBarSleeve/photo#5212869099492847138"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/wamber4/SFfU07fhriI/AAAAAAAAA1g/Yps7_HGOIbo/s144/IMG_8553.JPG" /></a><br /><br />6. Embellish any way you wish.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/CandyBarSleeve/photo#5212869109684841090"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/wamber4/SFfU1hdfKoI/AAAAAAAAA1k/CaF0YULOvxM/s144/IMG_8554.JPG" /></a><br /><br />7. Run your length of ribbon through both holes, keeping it flat.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/CandyBarSleeve/photo#5212877993453573058"><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/wamber4/SFfc6oFAU8I/AAAAAAAAA2Y/Ah0MFcNjexU/s144/IMG_8565.JPG" /></a><br /><br />8. Place the candy bar in the top of the sleeve, between the ribbons. Push it down into the sleeve, letting it take the ribbon with it.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/CandyBarSleeve/photo#5212878007804773842"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/wamber4/SFfc7dimRdI/AAAAAAAAA2c/oooQyD6cSE0/s144/IMG_8566.JPG" /></a><br /><br />9. Tie the ribbon securely, it will never need to be untied. When you give the candy bar sleeve away, just tell the recipient to pull on the knot at the top and see what happens! I promise they'll smile!<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/CandyBarSleeve/photo#5212878014461387218"><img src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/wamber4/SFfc72VqIdI/AAAAAAAAA2g/FFfdVU9CIRc/s144/IMG_8567.JPG" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-25158854984658332702008-04-05T14:20:00.004-04:002008-04-05T14:35:19.081-04:00The Ultimate Cheater BowThis is a great cheater bow! And no one will ever guess that it's not real! I'm again using a coaster for the purpose of the tutorial, but you'll be using cardstock. <br /><br />1. I'm going to get you started: Lie a piece of ribbon across the face of your cardstock and secure it on the back with adhesive. The front will look like a ribbon stripe.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FauxBow/photo#5181855808403176626"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/wamber4/R-mmZzEqfLI/AAAAAAAAAxw/4hkkUUNFA4E/s144/IMG_7496.JPG.jpg" /></a><br /><br />2. Take an additional piece of ribbon (use matching for a cheater bow, use a complimenting color for a decorative touch) and run it under the flat piece.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FauxBow/photo#5181855881417620674"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/wamber4/R-mmeDEqfMI/AAAAAAAAAx4/VxrEiwP6OYo/s144/IMG_7497.JPG.jpg" /></a><br /><br />3. Tie the smaller ribbon in any style you choose. (Check out my <strong>X-shaped Bow</strong> and <strong>How to Tie a Knot That Lies Straight and Flat </strong>tutorials for two ways to tie it.) It is now mobile and will slide easily across the flat ribbon so that you can place it wherever you'd like on your project. And we were always taught that cheating wasn't acceptable!<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FauxBow/photo#5181855924367293650"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wamber4/R-mmgjEqfNI/AAAAAAAAAyA/qvs0tTa4P3Q/s144/IMG_7498.JPG.jpg" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-67115707425811658882008-04-05T14:03:00.002-04:002008-04-05T14:18:45.672-04:00Flat Faux BowHere's a third ribbon tying idea. This is super easy and deffinately a cheater bow! All you'll need is a double square, rectangle or circle punch to be used on your cardstock, in addition to your ribbon.<br /><br />1. Use your punch on your paper so that you have two holes side-by-side. If you don't have a double punch you can fake it by punching a regular punch twice. Just make sure that you get them lined up evenly.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FlatFauxBow/photo#5181853742523907106"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wamber4/R-mkhjEqfCI/AAAAAAAAAwU/obR8xsVao3M/s144/IMG_7500.JPG.jpg" /></a><br /><br />2. Thread your ribbon through the holes so that both tails are on the same side. Note: The tails should be on the BACK of your project and the flat piece should be on the FRONT. Pull snug.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FlatFauxBow/photo#5181853742523907106"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wamber4/R-mkhjEqfCI/AAAAAAAAAwU/obR8xsVao3M/s144/IMG_7500.JPG.jpg" /></a><br /><br />3. Flip the left tail down and to the right.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FlatFauxBow/photo#5181854013106846802"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wamber4/R-mkxTEqfFI/AAAAAAAAAws/94D5NuAxciQ/s144/IMG_7503.JPG.jpg" /></a><br /><br />4. Tuck the right tail into the left hole. Pull snug.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FlatFauxBow/photo#5181854051761552482"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wamber4/R-mkzjEqfGI/AAAAAAAAAw0/LuJycXlm1M8/s144/IMG_7504.JPG.jpg" /></a><br /><br />5. Tuck the left ribbon into the right hole. Pull snug.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FlatFauxBow/photo#5181854090416258162"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/wamber4/R-mk1zEqfHI/AAAAAAAAAw8/C6nMynZgQ8U/s144/IMG_7505.JPG.jpg" /></a><br /><br />6. This is what the back of your cardstock should look like now.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FlatFauxBow/photo#5181854120481029250"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wamber4/R-mk3jEqfII/AAAAAAAAAxE/qDOXXR9NGDk/s144/IMG_7506.JPG.jpg" /></a><br /><br />7. And this is the front! Trim the ends and it's ready to go, no adhesive needed if it's been pulled snugly. It's a nice bow for masculine cards.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FlatFauxBow/photo#5181854159135734930"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/wamber4/R-mk5zEqfJI/AAAAAAAAAxM/aOo5J7YFfDU/s144/IMG_7508.JPG.jpg" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-73536186539396336262008-04-05T13:51:00.003-04:002008-04-05T14:00:48.720-04:00Tying an X-shaped bowI'm posting a series of ribbon tying tutorials because I've noticed that a lot of people are afraid of ribbon because they don't know how to make a good bow or knot. This is the second posting of ribbon tying. We're going to make an X-shaped bow, so go get a length of ribbon and hurry back to your computer!<br /><br />1. Hold the ribbon in your hand like this, creating a loose loop shape, with the longest tail off to the left.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/XShapedBow/photo#5181852703141821362"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/wamber4/R-mjlDEqe7I/AAAAAAAAAvE/5EYZNJy4__k/s144/IMG_7490.JPG.jpg" /></a><br /><br />2. Bring the long tail up and over the loop.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/XShapedBow/photo#5181852780451232706"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wamber4/R-mjpjEqe8I/AAAAAAAAAvM/QNd9Q5Z4g1c/s144/IMG_7491.JPG.jpg" /></a><br /><br />3. Then bring it around the backside.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/XShapedBow/photo#5181852866350578658"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wamber4/R-mjujEqe-I/AAAAAAAAAvc/MvUSSl3Vorw/s144/IMG_7493.JPG.jpg" /></a><br /><br />4. Next, you're going to push a bit of the ribbon through the loop you've just created, making another loop. Just like tying your shoe...<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/XShapedBow/photo#5181852909300251634"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/wamber4/R-mjxDEqe_I/AAAAAAAAAvk/OIdOSAV_x9c/s144/IMG_7494.JPG.jpg" /></a><br /><br />5. Pull snugly to secure and snip ends. You can make the "ears" of the bow as little or as large as you'd like by pulling the tails and ears accordingly.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/XShapedBow/photo#5181852952249924610"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wamber4/R-mjzjEqfAI/AAAAAAAAAvw/6OxQ-9aOceQ/s144/IMG_7495.JPG.jpg" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-19603570844700123962008-03-25T21:40:00.007-04:002008-04-05T14:03:17.855-04:00How to tie a knot that lies straight and flat:Everyone is always in search of a perfect knot, whether it be for a card, a scrapbook page or a special package. Here it is! You're (k)not going to believe how easy it is either! For the purpose of this tutorial, I'm wrapping my ribbon around a coaster, but you'll be able to do this on sturdy paper if you need to. I'm using a ribbon with a deffinate front and back so that you'll be able to follow easily.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FlatBow/photo#5181849318707591970"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/wamber4/R-mggDEqeyI/AAAAAAAAAto/dHfWCLopV4E/s144/IMG_7482.JPG.jpg" /></a><br /><br />1. Bring the right-hand side of the ribbon across your surface and then turn it back under itself at a right angle, aiming away from you. (It will resemble the letter "L".)<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FlatBow/photo#5181849361657264946"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wamber4/R-mgijEqezI/AAAAAAAAAtw/PuibxlCTAy8/s144/IMG_7483.JPG.jpg" /></a><br /><br />2. Bring the left-hand side of the ribbon across your surface and turn it back under itself at a right angle, aiming it toward you. The two ends should be intertwined.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FlatBow/photo#5181849404606937922"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/wamber4/R-mglDEqe0I/AAAAAAAAAt4/vVvGN1h3rYM/s144/IMG_7484.JPG.jpg" /></a><br /><br />3. Pull snugly to tighten it up. You will have the letter "T" now.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FlatBow/photo#5181849443261643602"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wamber4/R-mgnTEqe1I/AAAAAAAAAuA/zMlvpJMB4kU/s144/IMG_7485.JPG.jpg" /></a><br /><br />4. Hold the center knot snugly and bring the top end of the ribbon down to the right.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FlatBow/photo#5181849490506283874"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/wamber4/R-mgqDEqe2I/AAAAAAAAAuI/7lg25H1JZ4I/s144/IMG_7486.JPG.jpg" /></a><br /><br />5. Still securing the center knot, bring the bottom end up and to the right. The two ends will now be crossed.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FlatBow/photo#5181849533455956850"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wamber4/R-mgsjEqe3I/AAAAAAAAAuQ/frCtplgRHyQ/s144/IMG_7487.JPG.jpg" /></a><br /><br />6. Take the end that is aiming up and tuck it into the hole created where the two ribbons cross and start to pull, turning the ribbon slightly to position it so that the correct side of the ribbon is showing. Pull tight enough to secure and trim the ends. Viola!! Easy right? After you do this a few times, you'll never forget how to do it again.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FlatBow/photo#5181849576405629826"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/wamber4/R-mgvDEqe4I/AAAAAAAAAuY/UpMTNu5f5Og/s144/IMG_7488.JPG.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/FlatBow/photo#5181849619355302802"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wamber4/R-mgxjEqe5I/AAAAAAAAAug/yoJenbB9NEc/s144/IMG_7489.JPG.jpg" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-90768977647242065042008-02-25T16:32:00.005-05:002008-04-05T14:41:29.767-04:00Altered Game TinI made this tin lunch pail for my Grandma's birthday last month. It started as a plain miner's pail that I added paper, stamps and ribbon to. I then filled it with stamped game cards for dice games, dice, pens, paper pads(refillable), coins and poker chips. In this one box she has everything she needs to play 15 different games. The games vary from easy (my 3 year old played them) to moderately difficult (you need to focus, not visit) and everything in between. This way, wherever Grandma goes, she can play games with whoever is there. My son loves it so much that I'm thinking about making one for his upcoming birthday with tic-tac-toe, memory and things like that in it.<br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/AlteredGameTin/photo#5171037686479253426"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/wamber4/R8M3YObA77I/AAAAAAAAAr8/sKa_SBiHDHo/s144/IMG_6561.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/AlteredGameTin/photo#5171037725133959106"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wamber4/R8M3aebA78I/AAAAAAAAAsE/VPTQtfmDgAg/s144/IMG_6565.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/AlteredGameTin/photo#5171037759493697490"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wamber4/R8M3cebA79I/AAAAAAAAAsM/jYEnmXTKq8g/s144/IMG_6566.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/AlteredGameTin/photo#5171037793853435874"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wamber4/R8M3eebA7-I/AAAAAAAAAsU/44HmYO8lmy4/s144/IMG_6567.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/AlteredGameTin/photo#5171037832508141554"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wamber4/R8M3gubA7_I/AAAAAAAAAsc/9WX7eLy9XKY/s144/IMG_6568.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/AlteredGameTin/photo#5171037871162847234"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/wamber4/R8M3i-bA8AI/AAAAAAAAAsk/_Ey6Br24vMw/s144/IMG_6569.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/AlteredGameTin/photo#5171037909817552914"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/wamber4/R8M3lObA8BI/AAAAAAAAAss/bKMEKVnvN8I/s144/IMG_6570.JPG" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-36736529000901224232008-01-11T09:32:00.000-05:002008-01-11T09:52:25.045-05:00SandscapesYou can make a nautical themed card without buying anything! Most people have balloons and white rice in their homes and that's what you'll need to do this project. Fill a balloon with about 1/2 to 3/4 C of rice (use a funnel) and tie it off without adding any air to it. Then gather:<br /><br /><strong>4 1/4" x 3" piece of sand colored paper</strong><br /><strong>Sand colored Ink</strong> (I used SU So Saffrom )<br /><strong>Rice filled Balloon</strong><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/Sandscapes/photo#5154227135032157026"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wamber4/R4d-RWNFY2I/AAAAAAAAAp0/FksGxjhv1E8/s144/Picture%20047.jpg" /></a><br /><br />1. Squeeze the balloon to stretch the rubber and then ink it up on the ink pad. (The ink will come off with a Stampin' Scrub & Stampin' Mist so that it can be reused indeffinately.)<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/Sandscapes/photo#5154227186571764594"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wamber4/R4d-UWNFY3I/AAAAAAAAAp8/AUQk6_auuhw/s144/Picture%20048.jpg" /></a><br /><br />2. Stamp the inked balloon onto the paper, reinking every or every-other time you stamp. Cover the paper completely.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/Sandscapes/photo#5154227281061045138"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/wamber4/R4d-Z2NFY5I/AAAAAAAAAqM/Sch6ola0THI/s144/Picture%20050.jpg" /></a><br /><br />3. Cut the paper so that the 3" side becomes two pieces, each 1 1/2" x 4 1/4".<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/Sandscapes/photo#5154227332600652706"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/wamber4/R4d-c2NFY6I/AAAAAAAAAqU/4YtoyTTaHuA/s144/Picture%20051.jpg" /></a><br /><br />4. Tear the pieces across the top so that they have one rough edge. Make them curve slightly so that they have a natural roll to them. Stack them so that the bottom of the piece in back is hidden. Adhere to your card or scrapbook page.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/Sandscapes/photo#5154227392730194866"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wamber4/R4d-gWNFY7I/AAAAAAAAAqc/7esxZ3fLaXg/s144/Picture%20052.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/Sandscapes/photo#5154227547349017570"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wamber4/R4d-pWNFY-I/AAAAAAAAAq0/VwPwBxe4vzo/s144/Picture%20060.jpg" /></a><br />To see how to watercolor the sea creatures on this card read the tutorial <strong>Watercoloring With Blender Pens</strong>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-35303783624970915012008-01-11T09:14:00.000-05:002008-01-11T09:31:07.195-05:00Watercoloring With Blender PensThis is really so easy that I can't believe I'm posting it. But, for those of you who don't even know what a Blender Pen is it may be eye opening! I'll show you the technique of watercoloring with a blender pen and then if you want to see the other technique on this card you'll need to read the tutorial <strong>Sandscapes</strong>. You'll need:<br /><br /><strong>Blender Pens</strong> (aval in the Stampin' Up catalogue)<br /><strong>Stampin' Pastels</strong><br /><strong>Stamped Line-art Image</strong><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/BlenderPens/photo#5154222500762444562"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/wamber4/R4d6DmNFYxI/AAAAAAAAAo0/3Z2imOjXw-k/s144/Picture%20056.jpg" /></a><br /><br />1. Touch the tip of a blender pen to the desired pastel. If its a light color, you may need to slide the tip across the pastel to get more color. If its a darker color, just a touch should be good. You can always test on scrap paper first if you need to.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/BlenderPens/photo#5154222535122182946"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/wamber4/R4d6FmNFYyI/AAAAAAAAAo8/Mi0CnQknXOs/s144/Picture%20057.jpg" /></a><br /><br />2. Start coloring the image. Don't use a whole lot of pressure, just go easy and color as if it were a marker. When the color fades out, go back to the pastels and reload the blender pen.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/BlenderPens/photo#5154222569481921330"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/wamber4/R4d6HmNFYzI/AAAAAAAAApE/G76eXtc546c/s144/Picture%20058.jpg" /></a><br /><br />3. I chose to cut mine out because it was needed on the sandscape, but, most likely your image will be complete when the coloring is done.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/BlenderPens/photo#5154222595251725122"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wamber4/R4d6JGNFY0I/AAAAAAAAApM/XudVDBemWrc/s144/Picture%20060.jpg" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-92061458008192931222008-01-10T19:35:00.001-05:002008-04-05T14:36:37.147-04:00Watercoloring With An Aqua PainterI love the look of watercolor! It's such a free and flowing style, and it can look bohemian or elegant. There are quite a few different ways to watercolor, believe it or not, and I'm going to try to highlight a few different ones as I post tutorials in the future. For today's you need to gather:<br /><br /><strong>Watercolor Paper</strong><br /><strong>Aqua Painter</strong> (A paintbrush of sorts that holds its own water; aval in the SU catalogue)<br /><strong>Various Ink Pads</strong><br /><strong>StazOn Ink</strong> (for the main image)<br /><strong>A Stamp</strong> (with an outline-stlye image that can be colored)<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/WatercoloringWithAnAquaPainter/photo#5154011884156183170"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/wamber4/R4a6gGNFYoI/AAAAAAAAAnU/lNv4NLPz2lI/s144/Picture%20024.jpg" /></a><br /><br />1. Stamp your image on the watercolor paper in StazOn Ink. Remember to immediately clean the stamp with StazOn Cleaner to prevent staining.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/WatercoloringWithAnAquaPainter/photo#5154011905631019666"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wamber4/R4a6hWNFYpI/AAAAAAAAAnc/KVwH4IkeEmY/s144/Picture%20026.jpg" /></a><br /><br />2. Turn an inkpad upside down and squeeze gently to pool some ink in the lid. This will be your palette once the pad is opened.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/WatercoloringWithAnAquaPainter/photo#5154011927105856162"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wamber4/R4a6imNFYqI/AAAAAAAAAnk/vFJfdWk0P7U/s144/Picture%20027.jpg" /></a><br /><br />3. It doesn't take very much ink for this to work. Dip your brush tip into the pool and swirl to load the brush. Color the image as you wish, adding colors until completed. We're using StazOn ink because the color won't bleed when it meets with the dampness of the brush.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/WatercoloringWithAnAquaPainter/photo#5154011948580692658"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/wamber4/R4a6j2NFYrI/AAAAAAAAAns/AK37da1zYe0/s144/Picture%20028.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/WatercoloringWithAnAquaPainter/photo#5154011970055529154"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/wamber4/R4a6lGNFYsI/AAAAAAAAAn4/FGTLjAMCPzI/s144/Picture%20029.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/WatercoloringWithAnAquaPainter/photo#5154011991530365650"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wamber4/R4a6mWNFYtI/AAAAAAAAAoA/eFTKjlXSe6w/s144/Picture%20030.jpg" /></a><br /><br />4. Add the image to your project for a little touch of art!<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/WatercoloringWithAnAquaPainter/photo#5154012013005202146"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wamber4/R4a6nmNFYuI/AAAAAAAAAoI/fXf-teUjD5c/s144/Picture%20032.jpg" /></a><br />Also see the tutorial on <strong>Customize Ribbon to Match Your Project</strong> to see how to color the ribbon on this card.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-67463545584651346352008-01-10T19:21:00.001-05:002008-01-10T19:58:09.349-05:00Customize Ribbon to Match Your ProjectHere's a great way to custom-color your ribbon to match any project! It's really quick and super easy to do. There are a few different ways to color your ribbon; this is the least messy one. Others include reinkers, ink pads, heat tools....yadda, yadda, yadda. This one can go from start to finished on your project in about 5 minutes. You'll need:<br /><br /><strong>Pastels</strong> (Mine are SU Stampin' Pastels)<br /><strong>Sponge Dauber</strong><br /><strong>A length of Grosgrain Ribbon in a nuetral color</strong> (I used cream, but white is an option)<br /><strong>Spray acrylic sealer</strong><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/CustomizeRibbon/photo#5154007138217320994"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/wamber4/R4a2L2NFYiI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/_RWcYv-TcjE/s144/Picture%20063.jpg" /></a><br /><br />1. Load up your sponge dauber with pastel color. You'll see how much is needed as you go.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/CustomizeRibbon/photo#5154007163987124786"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wamber4/R4a2NWNFYjI/AAAAAAAAAmY/Ibaq1XhT8Wc/s144/Picture%20001.jpg" /></a><br /><br />2. Liberally apply the color to the ribbon, using a side-to-side and up-and-down motion to be sure it gets good coverage. If it doesn't get even coverage it will look splotchy.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/CustomizeRibbon/photo#5154007185461961282"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wamber4/R4a2OmNFYkI/AAAAAAAAAmg/qN2kZ0_InIM/s144/Picture%20004.jpg" /></a><br /><br />3. You may choose to color the opposite side also. I used a slightly different shade in the same color family so that once my bow was tied it would have the depth of two colors.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/CustomizeRibbon/photo#5154007206936797778"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/wamber4/R4a2P2NFYlI/AAAAAAAAAmo/_KtaIrv1It0/s144/Picture%20006.jpg" /></a><br /><br />4. Blow off any excess pastel dust and take the ribbon outside to spray it. Just a quick spray (not at close range) to coat it will be enough. The ribbon will have a bit of stifffness to it now but will still be pliable. Let dry for about 60 seconds and tie it onto your project! (If you sprayed too much you'll have to let it dry for longer before using it.)<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/CustomizeRibbon/photo#5154007232706601570"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wamber4/R4a2RWNFYmI/AAAAAAAAAmw/sibv4O0Rvg4/s144/Picture%20032.jpg" /></a><br />To see the rest of this card being made, look for the tutorial <strong>Watercoloring With An Aqua Painter</strong>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-68687480689415640852007-12-31T19:40:00.001-05:002008-04-05T14:41:54.001-04:00Altering to make it yoursAltering is a hot thing right now. There are altered notebooks, clipboards, paint cans and picture frames to name a few. All you do is start with a basic item and embellish to your heart's content! Sounds easy, right? It is! Here, I started with a picture frame and mat...added a few pieces of chipboard, some ribbon...and viola! Art! The great thing about altering is that you decide when to stop embellishing...you may like things more on the simple side or maybe you like wild and over-crowded. It's all up to you. This mat took me about a 1/2 hour to complete.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/AlteredPictureFrame/photo#5152744112889618626"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/wamber4/R4I5eGNFYMI/AAAAAAAAAi0/Tvojdb-x0g8/s144/IMG_6441.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Here's a notebook that I altered for my grandmother who travels a lot. I thought she may like to have a handmade journal to take on an adventure with her. I started with a composition notebook (you know, the black and white spotted ones?) and started layering paper, ribbons, chipboard and stamped images. I then embossed and added micro beads for texture. I also stamped every 3rd page inside to keep it jazzy throughout. I attached a ribbon bookmark to mark her place too. This project was not a quick one, it consumed the better part of a day, but what a fun day it was!<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/AlteredNotebook/photo#5152744778609549538"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/wamber4/R4I6E2NFYOI/AAAAAAAAAjY/yUcWJr4WTNU/s144/IMG_5759.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/AlteredNotebook/photo#5152745173746540866"><img src="http://lh3.google.com/wamber4/R4I6b2NFYUI/AAAAAAAAAkI/A4y6DpyIw4g/s144/IMG_5766.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/AlteredNotebook/photo#5152745719207387602"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/wamber4/R4I67mNFYdI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/xi6rRubOBRU/s144/IMG_5775.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/AlteredNotebook/photo#5152745903890981378"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/wamber4/R4I7GWNFYgI/AAAAAAAAAlw/qnB3pJbDApQ/s144/IMG_5787.JPG" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747804269038379291.post-89487232048282043932007-12-31T19:07:00.000-05:002008-01-07T09:34:47.991-05:00Never underestimate the basics!Black and white are so simple that we tend to overlook them. I recently needed a lot of cards, fast, and so I wanted to do something simple but elegant. I figured I'd use it as an example for you to see how striking black and white can be with a burst of color added. I stamped my image in SU Basic Black on SU Whisper White card stock. I then colored the flower with SU Stampin Write Markers. Striking isn't it?<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/wamber4/BlackWhite/photo#5152742360542961826"><img src="http://lh4.google.com/wamber4/R4I34GNFYKI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/nLMhUNwpxII/s144/IMG_6446.JPG" /></a><br /><br />You could also add a cardstock layer behind the image if you want to bring it out a little more but I was happy with simplicity this day.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0