Monday, December 20, 2010

Beautiful Paper Flowers

Paper Flower

 
Step 1:  Cut a square piece of cardstock at least 2 -3 inches. .  I drew a sprial shape so you could see how you should cut it.  I would not recommend drawing the line if you feel comfortable enough to cut a spiral freehand.
Step 2: Cut the spiral shape out of the cardstock square.  Be sure to leave a small circle in the center to use as the base for the flower to sit on. 
Step 3: Trim off the square corner and distress (rough up) the outside edges of  spiral.                                                           
Step 4: Use CTMH ink to edge the outer edge of the spiral circle using a sponge to apply the ink to the paper.  This will give your paper flower some more texture and dimensional with the additional of a soft colour.                                           
Step 5: Now it is time to start rolling your paper flower.  It is easiest to start with a pair of tweezers to wrap the outside piece as tight as possible.  If you look at step 4 you can see that I started doing this.  Keep rolling the spiral as tight (smaller flower) or as loose (larger flower) as you like.  Every few twirls around you should use a mini glue dot to adhere it in place.  Once you get to the final twirl around and end up at the circle for the base, place one of two glue dots down and press the paper flower down onto the base.  This should hold it long enough for you to apply Liquid Glass .  For a final touch add an embellishment like an opaque pearl ahesive gem or a sparkle gem.  And then voila...you have a beautiful paper flower to decorate a card, craft or book!

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Interactive Layouts with Holdiay Magic!!!


Interactive Layouts

This is a very fun idea to add extra photos with a flair of surprise!  Hope you enjoy this layout.  Check out the video link: Holiday Magic.  Try this using Mistletoe Paper.
"Holiday Magic" Collection
Collection is no longer available. 

Mistletoe Paper could be substituted.
Additional Items
D1171 My Acrylix® Fallen Snow
X7103B Aspen Level 2 Paper Packet
4113 Six Pocket Photo Storage Pages
Z1104 Clear Sparkles
X5750 Color-Ready Alphabets Bold

Z2140 Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks™ Pad
Z2340 Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks™ Marker
Z697 Sponge


Helpful Hints
To re-create the page shown here, follow these helpful hints. For more detailed information on how to assemble the featured page, contact your Close To My Heart Consultant.
  • Cut one sheet of cardstock into three 4" x 12" pieces.
  • Using your paper trimmer as a guide, score each 4" x 12" piece in the middle, at the 6" mark.
  • Using Outdoor Denim ink and the sponging technique, apply ink to the edges of the pieces, on the front and back.
  • Using Outdoor Denim ink and the second generation stamping technique, add stamped images to the cardstock.
  • Using Outdoor Denim ink, stamp accent images on the cardstock.
  • Add Sparkles as desired.
  • While the Color-Ready Alphabets letters are still on the carrier sheet, use the Outdoor Denim marker to color letters for your title.
  • Apply the colored letters to the cardstock as desired.
  • Add desired photos and add complementary stamped images to the photos, if desired.
  • Insert the cardstock strips into the photo storage page.
  • To create the pocket for the interactive flap, cut the photo storage page as follows:
    • Trim away the edge with the binder holes, making sure to leave the seam intact. (You will be left with the six pockets.)
    • Position the page so there are three pockets on each side.
    • Cut the page in half vertically, leaving two halves with three pockets on each half.
    • Cut off the two end pockets on each half, making sure to leave the seam intact. (This will make the middle section unusable for this project.)
    • Slide an intact pocket over the interactive flap.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

How to make a Paper Pinwheel!

Pinwheel Pattern
1. Start with 2 pieces of B&T paper, each cut 2 1/2" square.
2. Glue pieces of B&T paper together, wrong sides together.
3. With pencil, light draw a line from corner to corner. X shape
4. Measure in 1" from each corner to form an X shape onto the square. Cut along the solid lines 1" in from the corners.  Do not cut into the center of the X.
5. Alternating corners, fold 4 points into center. Glue in place.
6. Use a brad or eyelet in the center of pinwheel to hold in place.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Art & Soul®: Stencil, Sparkle, and Shine


Art & Soul®: Stencil, Sparkle, and Shine

 

Featured Technique
Stamp Stenciling
Materials Needed
9033 Wishes Card Confidence Program™
B1361 My Acrylix® Tannenbaum Stamp Set
X7130B Mistletoe Level 2 Paper Packet
Z2135 New England Ivy Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z1209 Designer Ribbon Cranberry Collection
Z1326 Sparkles Red, Pink, & Purple Assortment
Z1114 Piercing Tool Kit
Z697 Sponge


To create the project shown here, follow the helpful hints and the Midpoint™ pattern as outlined in our how-to book Wishes™. For more detailed information on how to create the featured technique and project, or to purchase a copy of Wishes, contact your Close To My Heart Consultant.   https://scrapwithheather.myctmh.com/Retail/RetailLanding.aspx?PageId=184   or email heatherkaufmann@hotmail.com
  • Trim papers according to dimensions listed on page 77 of Wishes. Cut one 3” x 1 1/2” Colonial White cardstock and one 3/4” x 2” Colonial White cardstock for stamped accents.  
  • Stamp inner tree with New England Ivy ink on 3” x 1 1/2” Colonial White cardstock and sentiment on 3/4” x 2” Colonial White cardstock. Trim tree and make tag from sentiment.
  • Stamp lined tree with New England Ivy ink on A.
  • Apply New England Ivy ink to edges of all papers, excluding card base. 
  • Attach cut-out inner tree to center of lined tree.
  • Pierce deep holes along outline of lined tree, making the holes about 1/8” from one another.
  • Assemble layout according to instructions on page 77, attaching ribbon and sentiment before adhering A.
  • Tie ribbon knot and fray ends.
  • Attach ribbon knot and Sparkles, as desired.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Tic Tac Toe Snow Men


These are great little stocking stuffers or a sweet treat for a friend.
















Here is what you will need to make these cuties!
Coloured Cardstock: 4 1/2" x 3" (main piece)
Patterned Paper: 4 1/2" x 3"  (outside paper)
Patterned Paper: 1 1/4" x 3 1/4" (inside paper)
White Cardstock:  1 3/4" x 2 3/4" (image front)
Paper Punch: 3/4" to 1"
Ribbon: 6 inches


Glue ribbon between main piece of coloured cardstock and outside patterned paper.  Score at 2" and at 2 1/2".  Stamp image of "Share the Magic" snowman stamp onto the white cardstock.  Use a paper rounder to round the corners for a softer look.  Use CTMH Exclusive Inks and the Waterbrush (1771) to colour in the stamped image.  Punch a hole in the belly of the snowman.  Glue the white cardstock with the finished image onto the outside of the little booklet.  Attach the inside patterned paper to the isnide of the booklet and also to the Tic Tacs with Tomboy Mom Adhesive (1514) and a piece of 3-D Foam Tape ( Z1151). 

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