Lesson 37 The Big Shot

Many of you have bought your Big Shot and have really enjoyed using the embossing folders and some of you have been making boxes and milk cartons but did you know that you could also work with fabric.
In lesson 37 you will learn how to make a fabric/felt/fleece brooch/hair clip and cut fabric for a rag quilt purse.
You might also learn how to make a scallop circle or square easel card.
I will also teach you how to adhere fabric to cardstock and then cut and emboss in the Big Shot.
Finally, I have some cards made with the Sail Away stamp (Autumn/Winter Mini p 22).
Yes, that's quite a lot but I know you can do it.

Many thanks to chic'scratch (flowers and bag), Deb Fearn (Babushka) and  Mary Fish (Sail Away) for their fabulous inspiration.
Finally, thanks to Mum for making the red rag quilt bag.

Lesson 36 Just Believe in Motorbikes

Yes, I know that the title of this lesson is a bit strange but I wanted to highlight the two main stamp sets used.
Firstly, Motorcycle (Page 22 Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue $13.95) is a stamp I resisted buying because I felt that my colouring skills would not do it justice and I also thought that it would be too difficult to cut out. After doing a bit of a search I found many great cards using this stamp and let's face it, masculine cards are always in short supply. As part of this lesson we will be reviewing the use of bleach and faux leather.

Secondly, Just Believe (Page 79 Idea Book and Catalogue $59.95 wood and $47.95 clear) is a stamp set that I have only recently bought. I thought I had too many flower sets but I was wrong. Not only is it really versatile but it also works extremely well with the little rolled flowers.

Finally, for those who love construction we will be making a Box in a Bag and a Centre Step Card.
The dates are: June 14, 15, 19, 21, 22

Thanks to Diana Gibbs, smileslaura, mariestamps and yadroc5831 for their inspiration.

Lesson 35 Morning Cup and Take a Sip

The next two cards were made with the Morning Cup set but I also have samples using the Take a Sip wheel ( Ideas Book and Catalogue p 40).

Lesson 35 Nature Walk Cards

These cards were made with the Nature Walk stamp set and the Botanical Gazette Designer Series Paper(Autumn-Winter Mini Catalogue P 14 and 15). I was inspired by cards made by Wendy Bell and Ilina Crouse.

I'll add more samples tomorrow.

Scrapbooking, Cards and Construction

Sorry I have not been blogging much lately but I've been busy preparing for Lesson 35. (June 1, 2, 7, 8, 9,12)
I thought that I'd add the sneak peeks over the next few days and get you all excited.
The scrapbooking element is an envelope journal. I saw Dawn make one on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xafbBQ3kdh4 and as usual I was inspired. I changed the dimensions to fit our envelopes and voila!

The cost for the album will be $20. There will be the option of using a Simply Scrappin' Kit which will make it a little more expensive. You might have some of your own that were left over from other projects we have done so have a look.

Challenges

After 3 years of ATC designing, our group (Mum, Judy W, Bev, Andrea, Judy H, Wendy, Eleanor and myself) have decided to have a break. I have been really enjoying the card challenges so I thought the group would enjoy them also. I have also added a scrapbook challenge. Let me know if you are interested and I will send you the details.

I will post some of the cards tomorrow.

Lesson 34 Chocolate Pockets

Yes, I know this is a strange title for a lesson but the two stamp sets used are Eat Chocolate and Pocket Silhouettes. The Eat Chocolate set is a new one from the Autumn Winter Mini and Pocket Silhouettes is in the Idea Book and Catalogue 2010 - 2011. Some of you already own this one because I used it way back in Lesson 4 (thanks for reminding me Marg).
There are 9 cards to choose from plus a bag of gift cards, and 3 constructed chocolate gifts.
Here is a peek.



Lesson dates are May 17, 18, 24, 25, 26 and 29.

Another Birthday

Tonight we are celebrating Mike's Birthday. I had fun making a notebook, chocolate  box and wine tag. I used the Sentimental Journey set with Sahara Sand, Basic Black and Soft Suede. I hope this set makes it into the next catalogue.

I love making flowers

When I saw the Just Add Ink Challenge http://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/search/label/Challenges I knew exactly which flower I wanted to make. It uses the extra large fancy flower punch. I have seen quite a few of these. Some just use glue, others use brads. I have even used wire and beads. The Autumn Spice Specialty DSP worked really well.

Last Friday our regular stamping group celebrated Mum's Birthday with a high tea at The House of Gabriel in Tumbulgum. You can see that Mum and Margaret were very interested in the chef's explanations.

Thanks again to Margaret, Bev and Andrea for their lovely gifts and cards (handmade naturally).