2/19/10

Fabric Flower Headband

Happy Friday!!
Today I wanted to create a flower headband for my niece. So, I got out my Scallop Circle Die (#113468 - $19.95) and cut some cute pink, white and brown fabric. I cut 6 scallop circles, sewed them together, sewed on a couple of Sherbet Designer Buttons (#116312) to the smallest flower from the Flower Folds Die (#115970 - $42.95) then sewed that on to the center of all the scallop circles and then sewed it on to the headband. The headband is just a "slice" of a pair of little girl tights. I think it turned out so cute. I can't wait to see it on my beautiful baby niece.

Thanks for coming to see me today.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!
Lorraine

2/18/10

Fabric Flower Pins

Here are a few more fabric flower pins I made. Click this link to watch a video created by Christie Daugherty on how to make these. Fabric Flower Pin Video

They're soooooo easy to make and make quite a statement when worn.

Let me know if you would like to have a class with your friends and we can make some of these!
Have a wonderful day!
Lorraine

2/17/10

Big Shot FABRIC Ideas

Have you tried our Sizzix Big Shot yet??? Well, there's even more of a reason to use it now!! How about making your own quilt, purse, hair accessories, clothes, home decor??? The possibilities are endless. It will save you time and money. You'll make no mistakes when you use the Big Shot and our exclusive dies. Here are just a few projects you can create with the Big Shot!!

Email or call me today to schedule your workshop or class! I promise you won't be disappointed!!

Ltrain26@comcast.net
Stampin' Studio: 510/573-7693

Thank you for stopping by today!
COME BACK TOMORROW TO SEE SOME BEAUTIFUL FABRIC PINS created with the Big Shot!!!
Lorraine

Quilt Square Supplies:

•Sizzix Big Shot
•5-Point 3D Star Bigz die
•Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die
•Background fabric (two 10" x 10" squares)
•10" x 10" square 100% cotton batting
•Ric-rac (6")
•Sewing machine and thread

Instructions:

1.Die cut four pieces of fabric using Big Shot and 5-Point 3D Star Bigz die. Round off hard edges. 2.Die cut two large scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die.
3.Die cut one small scallop circle using Big Shot and Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die.
4.Insert cotton batting between two squares of background fabric and sew together using sewing machine and thread.
5.Sew four flower petals (from 5-Point 3D Star Bigz die) to square. Fold large scallop circle in half and adhere to bottom of flower petals.
6.Fold small scallop circle in half, then fold over part way to create one gather. Adhere to bottom of flower using sewing machine and thread.
7.Adhere ric-rac stem to square using sewing machine and thread.
8.Create leaf by cutting large scallop circle in half, then folding inner edge, and sewing each half on square.
9.Wash and dry to give shabby-chic look.

Ponytail Holder


Supplies:

•Corduroy button
•Sizzix Big Shot
•Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die
•Fabric
•Needle and thread
•Ponytail elastic

Instructions:

1. Die cut 10 large scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circles #2 Bigz die. Cut off eight of the scallops from each scallop circle. Gather together across the flat side about 1/4" from edge, gathering all ten circles on the same double-thread. Tie off.
2.Die cut 10 small scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circles #2 Bigz die. Gather the circles across three of the scallops on the same double-thread. Tie off.
3.To cover Corduroy button, die cut a small scallop circle, then cut off all scallops. Gather the fabric around the edge, place button in the middle, then gather up threads and tie off.
4.Attach ponytail elastic to back, then sew through all layers of fabric (including fabric around button), so fabric layers are connected to elastic.

Headband


Supplies:

•Corduroy button
•Sizzix Big Shot
•Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die
•Fabric
•Needle and thread
•Headband

Instructions:

1.Die cut 10 large scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circles #2 Bigz die. Cut off eight of the scallops from each scallop circle. Gather together across the flat side about 1/4" from edge, gathering all 10 circles on the same double-thread. Tie off.
2.Die cut eight small scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circles #2 Bigz die. Gather the circles across three of the scallops on the same double-thread. Tie off.
3.Die cut four small scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circles #2 Bigz die. Fold circles in half, then in half again. Gather together across the bottom, gathering all four circles on the same double-thread. Tie off.
4.Layer scallop circles and sew together.
5.Attach Corduroy button through center.
6.Die cut small scallop circle using Big Shot and Scallop Circles #2 Bigz die. Adhere to bottom of layered fabric pieces.
7.Cut two strips of fabric and adhere over headband to secure scallop circle flower to headband.

Onesie


Supplies:

•Pretty in Pink taffeta ribbon
•Sizzix Big Shot
•Pennant Bigz XL die
•Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die
•1" wide elastic
•Sewing machine and thread
•Baby onesie
•Fabric

Instructions:

1.Die cut 12 pennants using Big Shot and Pennant Bigz XL die. Gather and adhere to 1" elastic using sewing machine and thread.
2.Die cut seven small scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die. Fold over five scallops and adhere to collar of onesie using sewing machine and thread.
3. Die cut 10 small scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die. Gather the circles across three of the scallops on the same double-thread. Tie off.
4.To create ribbon flowerette, tie a knot in the end of Pretty in Pink taffeta ribbon, then tie a new knot every three inches. Gather the ribbon in between each knot.
5.Adhere ribbon to flower, then sew entire piece to onesie.
6.Wash and dry to give shabby-chic look.

Memo Board


Supplies:

•Soft Suede polka dot grosgrain ribbon
•Linen thread
•5/8" Jumbo brads
•Sizzix Big Shot
•Lattice Bigz die
•Beautiful Butterflies Bigz die
•18" x 18" artist canvas
•Background fabric (2/3 yard)
•Push pins
•Thumbtacks

Instructions:

1.Adhere background fabric to canvas.
2.Die cut lattice shapes from fabric using Big Shot and Lattice Bigz die. Adhere to fabric in rows. 3.Adhere Soft Suede polka dot grosgrain ribbon to fabric in crisscross pattern. Attach 5/8" Jumbo brads where ribbon intersects. Adhere Soft Suede polka dot grosgrain ribbon around outside edges of canvas.
4.Die cut six large and six small butterflies using Big Shot and Beautiful Butterflies Bigz die. Create double-sided butterflies by adhering butterflies together, resulting in three large and three small double-sided butterflies. Tie linen thread around the middle leaving two long ends for antennae. Attach butterflies to canvas using push pins.

2/14/10

Happy Valentine's Day!!

I haven't forgotten about my MAD Challenge,
I just haven't uploaded the pics of the cards I've been sending out.
Stay tuned for those.

Today, I want to share some Valentine's Day cards I've made.

This first one is for my most special husband.
It's rated PG so be sure there are no little ones in the room when your scroll down. :0)
I got this idea from Tiffany Bauer. You can see her original card by clicking here. I also got the template for this card from Frances Byrne. You can see her original post and get the template here: http://stampowl.blogspot.com/2008/01/panty-template.html
Front

Back:

This next one is for my little man. He loves Spongebob so I had to try to make one for him.

These next cards are the Valentine cards my son gave to his first grade classmates.
He also made the Pencil Bugs below.
(The bugs are CASED from Janet Wakeland. You can see her bugs here.)


Hope your Valentine's Day is full of sweet surprises!
Lorraine

2/6/10

MAD Day 6

It's the 6th day of my MAD Challenge. Come on and play along. All you have to do is send someone a card and Make A Difference in their life today. You can do it...send some happiness.


Ok, you've already seen this card but I wanted to show it again because one of my friends is going to be getting it in the mail very soon.

Happy WEEKEND, have a wonderful day!
Lorraine

2/5/10

MAD Challenge Day 5

Day 5 of my MAD Challenge. This one's an oldie but I'm sure it will brighten the day of the friend I'm sending it to. :0) Join me in Making A Difference in someones life today!

Have a wonderful day!
Lorraine

MAD Challenge Day 4

Here's my day 4 MAD Challenge. I hope you get a chance to Make A Difference in someones life today.

Have a wonderful day!
Lorraine

2/3/10

MAD Challenge Days 1, 2 & 3

Happy Wednesday. No I'm not MAD but I do have a MAD Challenge for you. Deann Oliver has challenged all of us paper crafters to use what we've made to Make A Difference! Make A Difference in someone's life by sending a handmade card or gift every day of the month of February. What a fantastic idea I thought to my self. I make hundreds of cards and have really been bad about sending them out. SOOOOO, I have chosen some of the cards I've made to send to some friends this month. I hope you are up to the challenge and do the same. Think of the smile you will put on someone's face when they receive your special greeting.

Thank you for coming to see me today. You have put a smile on my face by doing so. :0)

Have a wonderful day!
Lorraine

Here are the cards I sent out today. I sent out 3 because I missed the first two days of the month and wanted to catch up. Some of the cards you will see during my MAD Challenge may be cards you've already seen. I thought you might like to see them again. :0)

2/2/10

Best Friends...

Here's a cute little card using our Sweet Treat Cups. It's a quick and easy card and would be great for a child to send to his or her friend.
I'm glad you took the time to stop by today.
Have a wonderful day!
Lorraine

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Something Sweet - Clear Mount Stamp Set
Bashful Blue Card Stock
Whisper White Card Stock
In Color Textured Card Stock-Melon Mambo
More Mustard Classic Stampin' Pad
Old Olive 1/2 Inch Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
Clips Assortment
Sweet Treat Cups
Chat Room Rub-Ons
Stampin' Dimensionals
Crop-A-Dile
Mat Pack
Paper-Piercing Tool
1-3/4 Inch Circle Punch

2/1/10

Thinking of You cookie holder

Here's a cute little gift you could make for your child's class. Quick, easy and your child could help you. What a fun little project!
Hope you're having a great day. Thanks for stopping by.
Lorraine

Stamps
•Dot, Dot, Dot single stamp*

Paper
•Bashful Blue card stock
•Certainly Celery card stock
•Confetti White card stock

Ink
•Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories
•Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
•Playground Designer buttons
•Chat Room Rub-Ons*
•1/4" hole punch

*From 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog


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