tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6870063777220365642024-03-14T13:27:00.689+10:00Stampin' StuffAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14477249275882928982noreply@blogger.comBlogger424125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687006377722036564.post-81645833543824823432014-06-29T08:28:00.004+10:002014-06-29T08:28:53.483+10:00Mantle Clock Tutorial<div style="text-align: left;">
I made this mantle clock is made entirely from scratch using chipboard and a clock kit.</div>
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All flowers were white paper flowers that I dyed with Antique Linen <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=219_221" target="_blank"><b>Distress Reinker</b></a> & <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=219_222" target="_blank"><b>Heirloom Gold Perfect Pearls</b></a> (see <a href="https://www.stampinstuff.com.au/blog/?p=659" target="_blank"><b>flower dying tutorial here</b></a>)<br />
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<li><b><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=82_743&products_id=7817" target="_blank">Clock Kit</a></b> with 5.5cm hands</li>
<li>Medium weight <b><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=144_472" target="_blank">chipboard</a></b> (approx 4 sheets)</li>
<li>Light weight <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=144_472" target="_blank"><b>chipboard </b></a></li>
<li>Tools - <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=82_293" target="_blank"><b>Craft Knife</b></a>, <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2084" target="_blank"><b>Ruler</b></a>, <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=82_304" target="_blank"><b>Scor-tape</b></a>, liquid glue (<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=82_304&products_id=5234" target="_blank"><b>Mod Podge</b></a>)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=219_220" target="_blank"><b>Distress Ink</b></a> (Vintage Photo) & <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=219_220&products_id=324" target="_blank"><b>Ink Blending Tool</b></a></li>
<li>Optional embellishments - <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1027" target="_blank"><b>Long Fasteners</b></a> (brads), <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=75" target="_blank"><b>Flowers</b></a>, <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=75_651" target="_blank"><b>Vine</b></a>, <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=219_226" target="_blank"><b>Tim Holtz Ideaology</b></a> etc</li>
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<li>Lightweight chipboard side strips x2: 2 1/8" (55mm) x as long as possible</li>
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<li>Front & Back: 1 7/8" x 6" (50mm x 150mm)</li>
<li>Sides: 1 7/8" x 3" (50mm x 75mm)</li>
<li>Top: 6" x 3" (75mm x 150mm)</li>
<li>Front Trim x1: 1 1/2" x 5 3/4 (40mm x 150mm)</li>
<li>Side Trim x2: 1 1/2" x 2 3/4" (40mm x 70mm)</li>
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<li>White paper flowers dyed with Antique Linen <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=219_221" target="_blank"><b>Distress Reinker</b></a> & <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=219_222" target="_blank"><b>Heirloom Gold Perfect Pearls</b></a> (see <a href="https://www.stampinstuff.com.au/blog/?p=659" target="_blank"><b>flower dying tutorial here</b></a>)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=75_651" target="_blank"><b>Artificial Vine</b></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1027" target="_blank"><b>Long Fasteners</b></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1701" target="_blank"><b>Adage Ticket</b></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=968" target="_blank"><b>Vintage Photo</b></a> Distress Ink</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1027" target="_blank"><b>Long Fasteners</b></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=968" target="_blank"><b>Vintage Photo</b></a> Distress Ink</li>
<li>Tim Holtz <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1028" target="_blank"><b>Sprocket Gears</b></a> & <b><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=6702" target="_blank">Mini Sprocket Gears</a></b></li>
<li>Tim Holtz <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=6708" target="_blank"><b>Mini Numerals</b></a></li>
<li>Tim Holtz Stamp from <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=219_368_230&products_id=5024" target="_blank"><b>Stuff To Say</b></a> set</li>
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<b>Watch Part 1 on you-tube -</b> <a data-mce-href="http://youtu.be/zlG4yHp924c" href="http://youtu.be/zlG4yHp924c" target="_blank"><b>http://youtu.be/zlG4yHp924c</b></a><br />
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I have been shabby chic painting so much lately. It all started when I was making decorations for my wedding. I made some crates, some really large wooden letters and an easel for our guest book. I'm still not over it so I have painted about 15 picture frames with the same technique to make them match.<br />
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14477249275882928982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687006377722036564.post-4718134949159253602014-06-27T17:29:00.002+10:002014-06-27T17:40:52.439+10:00Watercolouring Tutorial<div style="text-align: center;">
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* <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=119" target="_blank"><b>Twinkling H2O's</b> </a><br />
* Fine <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=82_289" target="_blank"><b>Water Brush</b> </a><br />
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<span style="color: maroon;"><span style="color: maroon;"><b>See the text version of this tutorial <a href="https://www.stampinstuff.com.au/blog/?p=204" target="_blank">here</a></b></span></span>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14477249275882928982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687006377722036564.post-16042903674364175372014-06-27T17:28:00.000+10:002014-06-27T17:40:52.411+10:00How to stamp a clean and clear imageCheck out this video for a few tips on how I stamp to get a clean and clear image.<br />
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=782_775&products_id=7215" target="_blank">Watercolour paper</a><br />
Waterbased <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=782_775&products_id=7576" target="_blank">Stamp Cleaner</a> or <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=782_775&products_id=3222" target="_blank">solution</a><br />
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This is a <b><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5622" target="_blank">Tim Holtz Print Tray</a></b> that I made using Graphic 45 Steampunk Debutant paper. It turned out so grungy and just how I wanted it. I have considered whipping up another one but using a smaller configuration.</div>
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The inspiration for this came heavily from the <b><a href="http://g45papers.typepad.com/">Graphic 45 Blog</a></b>. I had been holding on to this paper stack and print tray for the better part of years waiting for the right idea.<br />
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The last couple pictures below explain how I did the grungy black and green edges on the print tray before I started decorating it.<br />
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I filled each compartment with all manner of stuff. I used quite a few Vintage Findings like the <b><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4369" target="_blank">wing key</a></b> on the right, <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=vial" target="_blank"><b>vials</b></a> and <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5294" target="_blank"><b>oval frame</b></a> in the center. I also used Tim Holtz <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=numerals" target="_blank"><b>Numerals</b></a>, <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5614" target="_blank"><b>Game Pieces</b></a>, <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=940" target="_blank"><b>Keyholes</b></a>, <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=941" target="_blank"><b>Word Sticks</b></a>, <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1028" target="_blank"><b>Sprocket Gears</b></a>,<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5613" target="_blank"><b> Plaquettes</b></a> (coloured with <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=219_232" target="_blank"><b>Alcohol Ink</b></a>), <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2068" target="_blank"><b>Time Pieces</b></a>, <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=937" target="_blank"><b>Game Spinners</b></a>, <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2184" target="_blank"><b>Memo Pins</b></a>, <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=939" target="_blank"><b>Foliage</b></a> and made a few ribbon spools from left over chipboard. The <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=6333" target="_blank"><b>chipboard gears</b></a> are from Make It Crafty.<br />
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Don't count anything out when you are putting together a project of junk. With a bit of paint you can colour it to match your project and having odd things in it just makes it more interesting. I used a spring that my friend found on the ground, a large key I found in the homewares section of Overflow, a blown light bulb from my friends Hilux and a 1918 penny that my dad gave me. I gave it the patina look by rubbing a bit of the same green paint on it then wiped it off. The high heel in the bottom center was a keyring from the Post Office that I painted black and then rubbed green paint over the lace pattern.<br />
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Where I have used tags and elements cut from the paper stack, I have glued it to thick chipboard and mounted it on foam tape so they sit up inside the compartment rather than to the back wall.<br />
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I then painted it with black and green/teal paint and sanded it back roughly to expose some of the paste. Then I sponged on some <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=219_220" target="_blank"><b>Vintage Photo Distress Ink</b></a> to colour the exposed bits brown.<br />
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This is a great way to update some old books that you no longer want to read or even just for a bit of home decor around the house. Stacking books is really popular right now so why not have them look pretty too. </div>
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I covered my books using calico and wallpaper samples that I got from Masters Australia (a hardware shop) but you can use any sort of paper or fabric. Why not try <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=157" target="_blank">scrapbooking paper</a>, decoupage paper, a nice wrapping paper (how cool would a stack of Christmas books look!) or even your own or child's artwork that they painted themselves. </div>
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<b>Watch this video on you-tube: <a href="http://youtu.be/AeHzOGHHq18" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/AeHzOGHHq18 </a></b><br />
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<br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/AeHzOGHHq18" width="560"></iframe>
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<b>Supplies:</b><br />
Old Hardcover Books
Fabric (such as calico)<br />
Wallpaper, <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=157" target="_blank">scrapbooking paper</a> or artwork etc.<br />
Ribbon to cover the join between paper and fabric<br />
Fabric Glue
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5234" target="_blank">Mod Podge</a> Matte
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=craft+knife" target="_blank">Craft Knife</a>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14477249275882928982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687006377722036564.post-13301709890687228772013-07-02T15:04:00.000+10:002014-06-27T17:40:52.407+10:00Canvas Wall Art TutorialHere is a tutorial on how I made my flower wall art.<br />
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<img alt="_MG_00294R" class="size-full wp-image-935 aligncenter" height="480" src="https://www.stampinstuff.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/MG_00294R.jpg" width="546" />
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<span style="color: maroon;"><b>Watch the video on you-tube - <span style="color: black;">http://youtu.be/HpMld1pCoto</span></b></span><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/HpMld1pCoto" width="560"></iframe> </div>
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You can download my flower template here but please be aware that it is for <b>personal use only and cannot be used if you are selling the finished artwork</b>.<br />
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If you use this file and share your project,<b> please post a link to thi</b><b>s video or blog</b> and I will be very thankful.<br />
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Download the .psd files - <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/pdf/StampinStuff-FlowerCanvas.psd">Side Canvas</a> and <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/pdf/StampinStuff-FlowerCanvasMiddle.psd">Middle Canvas
</a>Download the .jpg files - <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/pdf/StampinStuff-FlowerCanvas.jpg">Side Canvas</a> and <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/pdf/StampinStuff-FlowerCanvasMiddle.jpg">Middle Canvas </a><br />
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<b>Instructions for Photoshop (.psd)</b><br />
~ Open the .psd file in photoshop<br />
~ In the menu go to Image > Image Size<br />
~ Under Document Size, type in the size of your canvas then click OK<br />
~ Use the crop tool to crop sections the size of your paper. Print each section then undo the crop and crop the next piece.<br />
~ Use sticky tape to match up the printed sections (cut off any excess paper up to the joins though or you will be trying to cut flowers through canvas and two layers of paper instead of one)<br />
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<b>Instructions for .jpg</b><br />
~ Open the .jpg in picture viewing software (I use Microsoft Picture Viewer or Picasa which is free from google)<br />
~ Click Print and print the full design on a single sheet of paper<br />
~ Use a photocopier or the copy function on a scanner to enlarge the design to fit your canvas. Simply fold the single sheet of paper in to smaller sections and enlarge that section<br />
~ Repeat re-sizing sections until the whole design is larger<br />
~ Use sticky tape to match up the printed sections (cut off any excess paper up to the joins though or you will be trying to cut flowers through canvas and two layers of paper instead of one)<br />
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<b>If the whole design does not fit on one page</b><br />
~ In Microsoft Picture Viewer tick or un-tick 'Fit Picture to Frame' (I have to un-tick it)<br />
~ In Picasa click the button that says 'Shrink to Fit'<br />
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/pdf/StampinStuff-FlowerCanvasMiddle.jpg"></a><img alt="_MG_1193R" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-937" height="640" src="https://www.stampinstuff.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/MG_1193R.jpg" width="427" />
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<b>Supplies:</b><br />
One 12" x 24" Canvas<br />
Two 10" x 20" Canvas'
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=craft+knife" target="_blank">Craft Knife</a><br />
RGB LED lights or Christmas Lights
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=i-bond" target="_blank">Hot Glue</a> for gluing on lightsAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14477249275882928982noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687006377722036564.post-5592252576535375102013-06-20T15:00:00.000+10:002014-06-27T17:40:52.454+10:00Scrunched Flower TutorialHere is a quick video showing how to make Donna Salazar's scrunched and puffy flowers. They look fantastic on 3D projects that can allow for quite a lot of dimension.<br />
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<img alt="JNL-1" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-928" height="589" src="https://www.stampinstuff.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/JNL-12.jpg" width="480" />
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<b><span style="color: maroon;">Watch this video on You-tube -</span> <a href="http://youtu.be/bVmWvyDQ13Q" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/bVmWvyDQ13Q</a></b><br />
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<br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/bVmWvyDQ13Q" width="560"></iframe>
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<b>Supplies:</b><br />
Spellbinders Cutting Die - <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=scalloped+circle" target="_blank">Scalloped Circle</a><br />
Text paper<br />
Tissue Paper<br />
Liquid Mist (<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=306_493" target="_blank">Perfect Pearl Mist</a> or <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=306_333" target="_blank">Glimmer Mist</a>)<br />
Mix your own liquid mist (<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=mini+mister" target="_blank">Mini Mister</a>, <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=219_221" target="_blank">Distress Reinker</a> & <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=219_222" target="_blank">Perfect Pearl Powders</a>)<br />
Liquid Glue (such as <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5234" target="_blank">Mod Podge</a>)Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14477249275882928982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687006377722036564.post-24404354206594502282013-05-31T14:57:00.000+10:002014-06-27T17:40:52.425+10:00Background Stamps with Chalk and Perfect PearlsHere is a quick tutorial on how to use background stamps with VersaMark ink, chalks and Perfect Pearls to create cute backgrounds for your cards.
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<span style="color: maroon;"><b>Watch this video on You-tube -</b></span><b> <a href="http://youtu.be/W_iieq_Mmd8" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/W_iieq_Mmd8</a></b><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/W_iieq_Mmd8" width="560"></iframe>
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<b>Supplies:</b><br />
Background Stamp (<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=67_135" target="_blank">Darkroom Door stamps</a> used in video)
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=6729" target="_blank">VersaMark Clear Watermark Ink Pad</a><br />
<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=118_327" target="_blank">Pebbles Inc, Chalk</a><br />
Extra <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3352" target="_blank">Pom Poms</a><br />
Tim Holtz <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=219_222" target="_blank">Perfect Pearl Powders</a>
Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14477249275882928982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687006377722036564.post-2970361592470297272013-03-01T14:55:00.000+10:002014-06-27T14:55:28.545+10:00Paper Model YoshiWow was this a monumental project! Yoshi is a paper model and before I had a google to find something new to do, I had no idea that there was such thing as a paper model hobby.<br />
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Model making is actually really quite fun and because it is made from paper, you just download the pieces and print them at home so you don't have to wait for postage. I found this model of Yoshi then spent the next two full weeks putting him together. You just print the pieces, cut them out with a craft knife, score them so they bend where you need them to then piece him together like a great big jigsaw puzzle.<br />
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<img alt="Yoshi2R" class="size-full wp-image-908 aligncenter" height="640" src="https://www.stampinstuff.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Yoshi2R.jpg" width="426" /> </div>
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<img alt="Yoshi1R" class="size-full wp-image-907 alignnone" height="640" src="https://www.stampinstuff.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Yoshi1R.jpg" width="426" /> </div>
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<img alt="Yoshi3R" class="size-full wp-image-909 alignnone" height="640" src="https://www.stampinstuff.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Yoshi3R.jpg" width="426" /> </div>
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<b>Supplies:
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<a href="http://paperkraft.blogspot.com.au/2010/12/ssbb-yoshi-papercraft.html" target="_blank">Yoshi Model</a><br />
<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=82_293" target="_blank">Craft Knife</a>
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=8012" target="_blank">Very Fine Tip Stylus</a> or Scoring Tool<br />
<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=82_304" target="_blank">Liquid Glue</a> such as <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=82_304&products_id=5234" target="_blank">Mod Podge Matte</a> (Matte glue is best in case it oozes out. Matte glue will not stay shiny)<br />
<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=82_581&products_id=8011" target="_blank">Precision Tip Bottle</a> (so you can squeeze out liquid glue in small areas)<br />
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14477249275882928982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687006377722036564.post-440548032068970042013-02-23T14:52:00.000+10:002014-06-27T17:40:52.436+10:00How to make custom colour Metallic Distress CrackleHere is a quick video on how you can make any colour metallic Distress Crackle Paint you like. All you need is Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paint in Brushed Pewter, your choice of Alcohol Inks and an Alcohol Ink Applicator.
It will be great for ornaments and Christmas decorations for one.<br />
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<span style="color: maroon;"><b>Watch the video on you-tube - <a href="http://youtu.be/JpNqzEHM15M" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/JpNqzEHM15M</a></b></span><br />
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<br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/JpNqzEHM15M" width="560"></iframe>
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<b>Supplies:</b><br />
Tim Holtz <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=219_224" target="_blank">Distress Crackle Paint</a> - <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2272" target="_blank">Brushed Pewter</a><br />
<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=219_232" target="_blank">Adirondack Alcohol Ink</a>
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=219_232&products_id=512" target="_blank">Alcohol Ink Applicator</a>
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=144" target="_blank">Chipboard Shape</a>, <br />
<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=219_283_760" target="_blank">Cardstock</a> or <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=219_283_759" target="_blank">Tag</a>
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=904" target="_blank">Non-Stick Craft Sheet</a> (optional)Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14477249275882928982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687006377722036564.post-51624028804216558462013-02-06T14:47:00.000+10:002014-06-27T17:40:52.447+10:00Watercolouring: 3 hours in 3 minutesThis is just a fun video I made because I was curious to see what my watercolouring process looks like in high speed.<br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a1ylyL1ugHw/U6z38zuS2jI/AAAAAAAACbo/I8T8dy4nQUU/s1600/IMG_6857R.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a1ylyL1ugHw/U6z38zuS2jI/AAAAAAAACbo/I8T8dy4nQUU/s1600/IMG_6857R.jpg" height="312" width="320" /></a></div>
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Click here to see my <a href="https://www.stampinstuff.com.au/blog/?p=595">Watercolouring Tutorial</a>.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/CJJ4AhevFXE" width="560"></iframe>
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<b>Supplies:</b><br />
Tim Holtz <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=219_707" target="_blank">Distress Markers</a> or <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=219_220" target="_blank">Distress Ink Pads</a>
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=82_289" target="_blank">Tombow Blender Pen</a>
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=7215" target="_blank">Watercolouring Paper</a>
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=67_731_729" target="_blank">Make It Crafty</a> Stamp - <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=6250" target="_blank">Fairy Tree House</a>
Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14477249275882928982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687006377722036564.post-67677733357657982812013-01-16T14:40:00.000+10:002014-06-27T17:40:52.458+10:00Rolled Roses/ Spiral Blossom TutorialWhen I first saw a spiral blossom cutting die I was a little bit confused as to how to construct the cutout. This video should clear it up for you.
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Watch this video on you-tube - <a href="http://youtu.be/5Erv1PPpAho">http://youtu.be/5Erv1PPpAho</a></div>
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<br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/5Erv1PPpAho" width="560"></iframe>
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<b>Supplies: </b><br />
Spellbinders <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=spiral+blossom" target="_blank">Spiral Blossom</a> or <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=6793" target="_blank">Bitty Blossoms</a> die<br />
Distress Ink - <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=968" target="_blank">Vintage Photo</a>
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=324" target="_blank">Ink Blending Tool</a><br />
<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5234" target="_blank">Mod Podge</a> glue</div>
Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14477249275882928982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687006377722036564.post-20048264067813103902012-12-23T14:36:00.000+10:002014-06-27T14:37:16.836+10:00Christmas cards<a href="https://www.stampinstuff.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/IMG_6324R.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-799" height="427" src="https://www.stampinstuff.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/IMG_6324R.jpg" title="IMG_6324R" width="640" /></a><br />
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Here are my 15 Christmas cards I made this year and they were so quick and easy I was pretty please to knock them over in a few hours.<br />
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I used half of an A4 piece of Tim Holtz Core'dinations Kraft Core paper for each card base and embossed the front using Tim Holtz Texture Fades (Fancy Floral Frames). I then sanded the raised parts of the embossing to reveal the kraft cardstock underneath.<br />
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To make the tree I cut a triangle shape from scraps of chipboard sheet and also a base for the tree and covered them in pattern paper. I then inked the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Ink, glued some ribbon on the bottom with Mod Podge and adhered it to the front of the card base with some raised foam tape for dimension. There are also a few buttons put on with my hot glue gun.<br />
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I haven't made Christmas cards for everyone in years because I usually have trouble making them simple enough to make them in bulk. I might have to try another version of this again next year!<br />
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<a href="https://www.stampinstuff.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/IMG_6310R.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-798" height="427" src="https://www.stampinstuff.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/IMG_6310R.jpg" title="IMG_6310R" width="640" /></a><br />
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<b>Supplies:
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=219_283&products_id=6853" target="_blank">Tim Holtz Kraft Core</a> cardstock
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=219_223&products_id=596" target="_blank">Tim Holtz Sanding Grip</a>
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=219_374&products_id=5031" target="_blank">Tim Holtz Fancy Frames</a><br />
<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=144_472" target="_blank">Chipboard sheets</a>
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=82_304&products_id=5234" target="_blank">Mod Podge</a><br />
<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=324" target="_blank">Ink Blending Tool</a><br />
Distress Ink - <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=968" target="_blank">Vintage Photo</a>
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=6175" target="_blank">Hot Glue Gun</a>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14477249275882928982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687006377722036564.post-31198213357572370382012-12-21T14:34:00.000+10:002014-06-27T14:34:58.760+10:00What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.stampinstuff.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Grinch2R.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-785" height="640" src="https://www.stampinstuff.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Grinch2R.jpg" title="Grinch2R" width="422" /></a> </div>
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I love How the Grinch Stole Christmas (the Jim Carrey version of the movie) and watch it every year. This year I took some inspiration from some Christmas signs I saw on Pinterest and made a sign to hang on the wall.</div>
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I used photoshop to create the text for my sign which is 90cm high and about 40cm wide. Then cut a stencil of the text using my Cricut and Sure Cuts A Lot 2 from Cricut Decor Vinyl. It probably won't hurt to do a video one day so I will remember that but next I took my sign (that I had already painted the white base coat on, removed the letters themselves from the stencil and discarded them and then stuck down the negative space around the letters on the sign. I then painted in each individual letter instead of sticking the vinyl letters on the sign and painting the back around it. Painting the letters takes longer but gives a much cleaner result as you don't get a heap of paint build up around the outside of the letters.<br />
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Now, this all sounds easy enough but I did this all three times before I was happy with the end result. My font was the issue the first time and I decided I wasn't a fan. I can't remember my issues the second time. Oh, that's right. I decided I wanted to colour and change the font of some words but by then I had decided I was sick of sanding the white paint back and repainting it so I just sanded the green words I had painted and left it aged and a sanded mess. Turns out it made it look a lot better that way anyway.<br />
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Supplies:<br />
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=508_543" target="_blank">Cricut Decor Vinyl</a>
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5009" target="_blank">Claudine Hellmuth Brushes</a>
Artist Quality <br />
<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=138" target="_blank">Acrylic Paint</a>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14477249275882928982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687006377722036564.post-3296630294545418712012-12-20T14:32:00.000+10:002014-06-27T14:32:53.600+10:00Christmas StockingsMy mum is a fantastic seamstress and she had her own costume shop when I was a kid and made hundreds and hundreds of amazing costumes from basic to elaborate Renaissance dresses that were just stunning. Dress up parties as a kid were never an issue in our house.<br />
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With such amazing talent from my mum, nanna, sister and aunties on both sides, you'd think I would be able to sew. Nope! This year I decided to stick with it and hope my skills improve and what do you know! They have! But only slightly.<br />
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I made our own Christmas stockings this year and they turned out so well I am really impressed. I liked them so much that I made another six curly toe stockings for gifts for friends. You can find the <b><a href="http://www.fleecefun.com/christmas-stocking-how-to.html" target="_blank">free pattern here</a></b> I used here with a handy video too.<br />
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14477249275882928982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687006377722036564.post-34734160063102902722012-12-19T14:30:00.000+10:002014-06-27T14:31:20.614+10:00Rolled Rose Christmas Tree<div style="text-align: center;">
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This year I decided to embark on an epic project of a tree decorated entirely in rolled roses. I got the idea from the <a href="http://teresacollins.typepad.com/teresa_collins/2012/11/oh-christmas-tree-by-cheri-piles.html" target="_blank">Teresa Collins blog </a>but ended up making the tree bigger and ultimately ended up needing a lot more rolled roses. I think I spent about 20 hours inking, scrunching and rolling roses from double sided Kaisercraft Twig & Berries paper, then glued them on a cone made from poster board and finally glued on a candle holder as the base.
It was worth making all of the rolled roses. I have no idea why but I have even started working on another project with heaps of rolled roses so fingers crossed I don't lose my mind before Christmas even gets here!<br />
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Supplies:<br />
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=324">Ink Blending Tool</a>
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=968">Vintage Photo</a> Distress Ink<br />
<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=219_220">Distress Ink Pads</a><br />
<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=spiral+blossom" target="_blank">Spellbinders Sprial Blossom</a> Die
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=6793" target="_blank">Spellbinders Bitty Blossom</a> Die
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=82_304&products_id=5234" target="_blank">Mod Podge</a> Matte GlueAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14477249275882928982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687006377722036564.post-74164699553580830392012-12-18T14:29:00.000+10:002014-06-27T17:40:52.461+10:00How to cover wood or chipboard with paperI often get asked how to cover chipboard with pattern paper and here is how I do it.
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<b>Watch this video on you-tube - <a href="http://youtu.be/U54q0L9gUtE" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/U54q0L9gUtE </a></b><br />
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I made this JOY project using some MDF letters that I cut with the jigsaw and a giant bauble decoration. I covered the bauble with rolled roses made from Kaisercraft Twigs & Berries paper. I lost count of how long it took to ink, scrunch and roll the roses at the 25 hour mark! I also made a bigger bauble top with a loop of copper wire and covered the letters in pattern paper. </div>
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Supplies:<br />
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=324" target="_blank">Ink Blending Tool</a><br />
<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=968" target="_blank">Vintage Photo</a> Distress Ink<br />
<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1685" target="_blank">Retractable Craft Knife</a>
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2497" target="_blank">Making Memories </a>Craft Knife BladesAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14477249275882928982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687006377722036564.post-81710912293273958532012-12-11T14:23:00.000+10:002014-06-27T17:40:52.468+10:00Cane-deer Tutorial<div style="text-align: center;">
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I love making my little Cane-deer every Christmas and this year decided to make a video on how they come to life. They are so simple you can make an entire herd!
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Watch this video on you-tube - <a href="http://youtu.be/8mn5VaDAAPQ" target="_blank"><b>http://youtu.be/8mn5VaDAAPQ</b></a><br />
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Supplies:<br />
Candy Canes<br />
Googly Eyes<br />
Pom Poms<br />
Pipe Cleaners
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=908" target="_blank">Glossy Accents</a>
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2362" target="_blank">Artistic Wire</a><br />
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PliersAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14477249275882928982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687006377722036564.post-87044481394103530922012-12-10T14:20:00.000+10:002014-06-27T17:40:52.474+10:00Perfect Christmas Bow TutorialHere is a quick video on how a bow challenged person like me, can fake it for a perfect bow for a present or Christmas tree.
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<b>Watch the video on you-tube - <a href="http://youtu.be/VHcpd3Atu1Q" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/VHcpd3Atu1Q</a></b>
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Supplies:<br />
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Wired Ribbon<br />
Fabric Glue<br />
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14477249275882928982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687006377722036564.post-52774485281814364122012-12-09T14:16:00.000+10:002014-06-27T14:17:24.669+10:00Fizzy Moon Christmas Cards<div style="text-align: center;">
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Talk about quick and easy. I made these cards in about an hour and a half so they are a great way to whip up some pretty impressive 3 dimensional cards for Christmas.
I used a <span style="color: #3366ff;"><b><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=67_684" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Fizzy Moon Decoupage Pack</span></a></b></span> called Christmas For Her and all of the layers are die cut so you just pop them out and stick them down with 3D foam tape in the middle. The pack also comes with matching pattern paper to decorate with.<br />
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Supplies:<br />
<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=67_684" target="_blank">Fizzy Moon Decoupage Kit</a><br />
<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=324" target="_blank">Ink Blending Tool</a><br />
<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=968" target="_blank">Vintage Photo</a> Distress InkAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14477249275882928982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687006377722036564.post-85554657263818275392012-11-16T14:14:00.000+10:002014-06-27T17:40:52.471+10:00Metal Christmas Bauble Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oh how do I love Christmas crafts! This year I made a bunch of these
Christmas baubles by covering a paper mache ornament with Ten Second
Studio Metal coloured with Alcohol Ink.<br />
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<b><span data-mce-style="color: #800000;" style="color: maroon;">Check out the tutorial video on you-tube -</span> <a data-mce-href="http://youtu.be/_S0vP80RDJg" href="http://youtu.be/_S0vP80RDJg" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/_S0vP80RDJg</a></b><br />
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<li>Paper Mache Bauble</li>
<li><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=587_406" target="_blank"><b>Ten Second Studio Metal </b></a>(any colour, they are all silver on the reverse)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=587_405&products_id=3241" target="_blank"><b>Humungo Killer Adhesive</b></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=219_232" target="_blank"><b>Alcohol Ink</b></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=219_232&products_id=512" target="_blank"><b>Alcohol Ink Applicator</b></a></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1683" target="_blank">Tonic/Tim Holtz Non-Stick Scissors</a></b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=206_698" target="_blank">Spellbinders M-Bossabilities</a></b> Holiday Magic</li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=paper+stump" target="_blank">Paper Stump</a></b></li>
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14477249275882928982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687006377722036564.post-25821907348954673392012-11-09T14:05:00.000+10:002014-06-27T17:40:52.429+10:00Vintage Book TutorialHere is a video on how to make a vintage book with a curved spine. It is a fun little project and will be great for a notebook, journal or a gift for someone.<br />
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<b><span style="color: maroon;">View this video on you-tube -</span> <a href="http://youtu.be/-MZR3fucuME" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/-MZR3fucuME</a></b><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=157" target="_blank"><b>Pattern paper</b></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=144_472" target="_blank"><b>Medium weight chipboard</b></a></li>
<li>Paper towel roll</li>
<li>String</li>
<li>Material and light interfacing</li>
<li><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=82_304&products_id=5234" target="_blank"><b>Mod Podge</b></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=album+posts" target="_blank"><b>Album Posts</b></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=219_220" target="_blank"><b>Distress Ink</b></a> (Vintage Photo)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=324" target="_blank"><b>Ink Blending Tool </b></a></li>
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In the next video you can find out how to tea-dye ordinary printer paper to give it an aged look. This is the process used to make the pages inside the book.<br />
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14477249275882928982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687006377722036564.post-54674687369967358822012-11-07T13:55:00.000+10:002014-06-27T13:55:59.871+10:00Cricut InvitationsA while back I was asked to make some sea themed baby shower invitations. I had a blast mass producing with my cricut so I made some pirate invitations and dinosaur invitations for my niece and nephew while I was at it.
I cut them all out on my <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=508" target="_blank"><b>Cricut</b></a> using Sure Cuts A Lot software and .SVG files from <b><a href="http://www.justsoscrappycuts.com/" target="_blank">Just So Scrappy Cuts</a></b>. Oh man do they have some awesome critters!
In typical Amy style, I inked the edges of every single piece. It felt like it took me a lifetime but it really did make them look even better. I glued all of the pieces together using <a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5234" target="_blank"><b>Mod Podge</b></a> in a fine tip squeeze bottle.<br />
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Supplies:<br />
Cricut Cutting Machine<br />
.SVG cutting files for Sure Cuts A Lot 2
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=82_304&products_id=5234" target="_blank">Mod Podge</a> Matte Glue
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<a href="http://www.stampinstuff.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=968" target="_blank">Vintage Photo</a> Distress InkAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14477249275882928982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-687006377722036564.post-54009462689734693342012-11-02T13:41:00.000+10:002014-06-27T17:40:52.451+10:00Papercraft Adhesives ExplainedI get a lot of emails asking what adhesives I use so here is the rundown!
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Watch this video on you-tube - <a href="http://youtu.be/kaE5BKlK_wU">http://youtu.be/kaE5BKlK_wU</a><br />
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