Blog Archive » Stamping 411 – Folded Christmas tree Nov 05 2010 Time again for the Stamping 411 sketch challenge! When I saw the sketch, I started thinking about things that could go outside the rectangle panel to frame it. And here is my card: EDIT: The circle is 5 1/4, then cut in half. This is a Word Doc…converting it to PDF caused it to lose the shape. Tree Diagram.doc Several have asked for a PDF, so here it is, however, the size may not be the same. Tree Diagram.pdf Not a lot of stamping on it…mostly bling! I stamped the greeting from Christmas Greetings in Cherry Cobbler on Very Vanilla cardstock and layered it on Cherry Cobbler. I was pretty happy with it, but I'm anxious to see what the other Stamping 411 Operator Design Team did this week!
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CHRISTMAS Yes!...you are seeing a post on my blog other than an iPICKS post! I've been a bad blogger, friends! But there's nothing like a day of stamping with good stamping friends to motivate me to share! This Petal Cone Die Santa project was provided by our hostess, Peggy Powers ... This next project is a Holiday Stocking Die gift certificate holder by Pam Wood. This is the project I provided which I CASEd with a couple of variations from Carrie Rhoades here. RECIPEStamps: Pines & Poinsettias, Tiny TagsPaper: Prints Always Artichoke DSP (retired), Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Certainly Celery, and Very Vanilla CSInk: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, and Certainly CeleryEmbellishments: Cherry Cobbler 3/8" Quilted Satin RibbonTools: Big Shot, Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Jewelry Tag PunchSupplies: Hot Glue Gun (non-SU), Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Snail Adhesive
3D paper diamonds Hello there. Hope you all had a great Easter! We had a lovely relaxing holiday (….well as relaxing as it gets with kids). It would have been great to have another week off ^_^ Before I forget I just want to say a big thank you for all the kind messages you have send me regarding my book (you really are a nice bunch!) I’ve been meaning to get this paper diamond up for weeks now…but it’s taken ages to figure the template out (and I’ve been having breaks between each failed attempt). It’s based on simplified version of Satoshi Kamiya’s origami diamond. These paper diamonds are tricky to make (& require a fair bit of patience) so definitely adults only! When you have made your diamonds you can attach thread and hang them up. How-to 1. 2. 3. 4. Happy Monday all! Edited to add: A few people have had problems printing the templates (the dotted lines do not print).
Photo-printed Hair Ribbon | Upcraft.it Robin over at inkodye.com just sent over this fantastic tutorial to showcase their fantastic photo-sensitive permanent dye. This product really ticks all of the boxes for me, because it works on so many different materials (including wood and leather), and it connects to my love of all things photographic. Here is Robin’s tutorial: Only with Inkodye can you create this incredibly easy and rewarding DIY project! Because Inkodyes are truly photographic you can use them with black & white negatives to create your very own photo-printed silk ribbon. Use your ribbon in your hair, around your waist on a summer dress or cut it into sections and give them away as adorable bookmarks! Total tutorial time: 15 minutes Used in this project: Inkodye Violet Materials. Making your own negatives. Prepare. Position. Pour. Brush. Place. Pin. Smooth. Take into the sun. Wait. Uncover. Wash. Dry. Enjoy!
Holidays - Crunchy Frugalista I love fall and Halloween time. It’s one of my favorite times to get creative around the house. This year I decided to put my new found crochet habit to work. This cute crochet pumpkin pot holder is really easy to make, and it’s a fun way to decorate for Halloween. From start to finish the pot holder only took me about an hour to complete. Here’s what you need. Orange Sugar and Cream Yarn Green Sugar and Cream Yarn Dark Brown yarn (just make sure it’s worsted weight) Size 5 crochet hook Crochet needle ( to stitch face and sew in ends) Jack O Lantern Pot Holder Pattern (Adapted from Michael’s Apple Pattern) Start with the body of the Jack O Lantern first. With orange, chain 4. 1st round: Chain 3. 2nd round: Chain 3. 3rd round: Chain 3. 4th round: Chain 3. 1 double crochet in next dc. 5th round: Chain 3. 1 double crochet in same space as last slip stitch. Stem Reduce stitch. Double crochet until end of row. Decrease this row like previous row. Leaf With Green, ch 12. Vines. Jack O Lantern Face:
LilyBean's Paperie: May 2009 Sweet, fleeting, innocent childhood.....Little Lilybean....one day when you read mommy's entries, I hope you are smiling and can feel my arms wrapped around you. I have watched you grow right before my eyes...leaps and bounds in a matter of moments it seems. Today you graduated from Kindergarten...I tried my hardest to not let the tears come....but it was such a bittersweet event for me. I adore every little inch of you....when you're sassy, when you're sweet, when you try my patience, when you love me and accept my imperfections....all of it...I'll take it because it is what encompasses you and makes you my original little 5-year old. To my friends, thank you for your sweet words of encouragement...for your own tales of motherhood, sisterhood, friendship....you are each so special and I have so enjoyed getting to know you all. Lots of Melissa Frances on this first card...paper, rubons, gems, sticker, and clear stamp. Last one for today... Hope you're all having a wonderful week. Melis
Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes It was time to make something special for Winnie’s birthday. Besides that, I kind of owe her. She was one of my first friends in college, possibly the second person I met. We were sitting next to each other in an economics class (theater style seating) when I just fell asleep on her. As an added touch, I wanted to make the coffee flavored cake stronger on the bottom, lighter on top, an effect that happens in espresso drinks as the frothy milk is mixed in. Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes ~about regular 16 cupcakes Espresso/Coffee Cupcake 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup strongly brewed coffee, cooled to warm1/4 cup milk1 tablespoon Kahlua12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened1 1/3 cups sugar6 large egg yolks1 rounded teaspoon instant espresso Meringue Icing 2 large egg white2/3 cup sugar3 tablespoons light corn syruppinch of salt Caramel Drizzle 1/4 cup sugar1 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into pieces2 tablespoons heavy cream Instructions - 1. 2.