tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80992238760020974322024-02-23T02:08:48.458+10:00The Anticlockwise FishChantallehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796963366427742733noreply@blogger.comBlogger262125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099223876002097432.post-50808155113531924942017-11-13T20:26:00.001+10:002017-11-13T20:26:34.274+10:00Christmas Decor DCWV Very Merry and WRMK PunchesHello again!<br />
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Just a quick one to share this little Christmas scene I've created with an op-shop find, some of my fave WRMK punches and the new Very Merry Premium 12x12 Paper Stack from <a href="https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjhuMyqqbvXAhVIf7wKHWj_AHIQFggnMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dcwv.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw3L5QW7NOmYuWq4aDJIIH3I" target="_blank">DCWV</a>. <br />
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I've admired the tiny Tim Holtz trees for so many years and <i>finally </i>added some to my stash a few weeks ago. I figured I should actually use them not just stare at them, lol, so I created this little woodland scene on an old record that I found at a second hand store.<br />
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Initially I was just going to use the record flat and pop some alphas around the circumference but then I found out how easy it was to bend records to create other things, so I folded it into a taco shape (my kiddo's description!) and used the bottom as the base and top part to hold a festive message.<br />
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For the top part, I used my circular <a href="http://www.americancrafts.com/default.aspx?PageID=69&CategoryID=619&ProductID=21208&ItemID=22871&RootCatCode=01000" target="_blank">Thicker Alignment Guide</a> as a stencil to cut out a sentiment from the journalling element sheet from the Very Merry paper pad. Obviously, this isn't exactly what the guide is supposed to be used for, but as I mentioned earlier, I was going to run some lettering around the record (which I will still try out on another project for sure!)<br />
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I then used my <a href="http://www.wermemorykeepers.com/default.aspx?PageID=956&CategoryID=805&ProductID=22660&ItemID=24323&RootCatCode=08000" target="_blank">WRMK Reinforcer Hole Punch</a> to create enough little circles to fill the top area of the semi circle. On top of the reinforcers, I then popped some tiny floral shapes which I punched using the same paper pad and my <a href="https://www.scrapbook.com/store/ac-662963.html" target="_blank">Marquee Elegant Font Punch</a>. <br />
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The teeny florals bring a bit of extra colour and fun to the area.<br />
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My trees were next - given a lashing of green with <a href="https://www.scrapbook.com/store/ac-99792.html" target="_blank">'Sea Foam'</a> and 'Mint' Heidi Swapp Color Shine. For some snowy frosting, I used spray snow from a discount store.<br />
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Teeny deer to frolic amongst tiny trees! I strung some twine around one of the trees and used some red AC Zazz Glitter Glue for the baubles.<br />
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The snow was a bit tricky to adhere to the record. I basically just applied a layer of PVC glue, sprinkled the snow then glue, then snow, building up the layers as they dried. There's probably a better way out there but that made sense to me at the time.<br />
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Finished off with some Pink Paislee chipboard letters and die cuts, this little<br />
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Thanks for stopping by Chantallehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796963366427742733noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099223876002097432.post-73174099377798156512017-11-05T21:35:00.000+10:002017-11-05T21:35:19.900+10:00DCWV Layered Ornament GiftsOh my gosh, yes you are not seeing things - I am blogging, lol.<br />
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Life has been so busy since returning back to work full time as a graphic designer. I have been fortunate to be able to resurrect my career after having a few years off to raise my babes and I am loving being back in the thick of things! If you have other social channels you follow and would like to check out what I get up to, you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Scrapbook.com! (The links are all in the sidebar.)<br />
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Now to share with you these cuties that I was very lucky to play with from <a href="http://Happy creating" target="_blank">DCWV</a>. A bunch of new festive goodies arrived on my doorstep a couple of weeks ago and I couldn't wait to get stuck in! I have another super cute project to share with you next week but first let me show you these altered layered ornaments which I have customised to give as little kris kringle gifts in a few weeks time. Yes, it is that time of the year already!!<br />
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These <a href="https://www.spotlightstores.com/craft-hobbies/paper-craft/paper/paper-pads/die-cuts-with-a-view-lasercut-layer-ornaments-project-stack/p/BP80414030" target="_blank">Layered Ornaments</a> come in a ready-to-assemble pack with everything you need to create some super cute shaker ornaments. I've chosen to jazz mine up a bit to show you that they don't necessarily have to stay plain white.<br />
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** The best thing about these products is that they are <i><b>all on special at <a href="https://www.spotlightstores.com/search?q=stack%3Arelevance&page=0&pageSize=20" target="_blank">Spotlight Stories</a> right now</b></i> so grab yours today! **<br />
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Let's take a look at how they came together...<br />
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There are complete instructions within the packaging, which makes it very easy to know which piece goes in what order. I planned the stacks and then went about decorating or embellishing the pieces that I wanted, before finally glueing them together. <br />
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The pack makes 8 ornaments in total. If you didn't want to make them shaker ornaments, you could create heaps more! This first one below is stacked according to the suggestion on pack. I have popped some of the white/silver glitter supplied in the kit inside (there is also gold glitter.) This coarse glitter is great as I find it moves better and is easier to clean up after!<br />
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You will see that all but one of these ornaments have a little tag attached. This one has a mock bauble which I created using some circles I punched with my Circle Clear Cut Punch. I then folded them in half and glued them together onto a base circle. I really like the fan-like effect.<br />
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I ran the base piece through my Evolution Advanced with a geometric embossing folder. I dig the extra texture and interest this gives the ornament.<br />
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The plain tree has been given a splash of water colour and the top piece is pretty much a crazy experiment which turned out so nicely! One thing worth noting is that the paper is coated and I found it didn't hold mists as well as I would've liked. The plus side is that it produced this pretty marbled effect!<br />
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This ornament has been kept pretty simple, with a bit of watercolour, some glitter inside and the top layer given a shimmer with a Wink of Stella pen.<br />
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If you don't have one, I would really recommend adding a watercolour pen to your stash. They are pretty inexpensive but are lots of fun to work with and super easy to clean as you go if you keep a spare sheet of paper next to you as you work.<br />
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This pretty tone-on-tone one has a pop of colour in the form of some sparkling blue American Crafts glitter glue. <br />
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I waited for it to dry before giving it another coat so that I got all the gaps.<br />
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Inside I have placed some tiny clear beads instead of glitter.<br />
The tag on this one was created using some embossed effect paper from the Frosty Holiday Mat Stack I received. This 6x6 pad is awesome! It has glitter, embossed, holographic and foil finishes. Perfect for the holiday season!<br />
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This ornament is packed full of joy in the form of some sprinkles and shapes. The tag was created with my <a href="http://www.wermemorykeepers.com/default.aspx?PageID=956&CategoryID=933&ProductID=16277&ItemID=17937&RootCatCode=08000" target="_blank">DIY Party Tag Punch</a> and I embellished it with a little strip of holographic paper from the Frosty Holiday pad and popped a sentiment hand cut from a sheet within the Winter Frost pad. <br />
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The mini journalling tag sheet from that pad was especially handy for creating these and the mini size was absolutely adorable!<br />
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The sprinkles were a cinch to create thanks to my new <a href="http://www.wermemorykeepers.com/default.aspx?PageID=956&CategoryID=805&ProductID=23210&ItemID=24873&RootCatCode=08000" target="_blank">DIY Party Sprinkle Punch</a>! This little ornament is just begging to be shaken up!<br />
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Again, keeping it simple with some clean layers, no glitter and coordinating sequins in various sizes for a bit of interest and sparkle. The little tag is a layered one, using a 1 inch tag size in the DIY Party Tag Punch, a mini tag made with the Tag Clear Cut Punch and a mini banner from the Winter Frost pad.<br />
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This is the same combination of layers, but I have used some super fine American Crafts glitter and some coarse glitter from the kit for contrast.<br />
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This one turned out to be one of my favourites! I've used my Heidi Swapp Minc machine and run two layers through, the base tree with navy foil and the top layer with ombre foil which I have been waiting to try out!<br />
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I coated the two pieces with some Minc Reactive paint and waited a few minutes until they were just dry. If the paint is wet you will not get a good reaction. Also, it's worth noting to clean up the implement you use to apply the paint straight away as it can harden and ruin the brush/sponge.<br />
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The best part is peeling away the foil to reveal the magic! I ran these pieces through on heat setting number 3<br />
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Lastly, I thought I would try something different and give one of the ornaments a backing card. The ornament itself has been painted with acrylic paint (the same colour, just lightened two shades with a bit of white on two of the layers.)<br />
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I cut a thickish strip of this pretty tiny dot paper with silver foil (Winter Frost pad) and gave the edges a decorative finish with my <a href="http://www.wermemorykeepers.com/default.aspx?PageID=956&CategoryID=800&ProductID=18251&ItemID=19911&RootCatCode=08000" target="_blank">Scalloped Corner Chomper</a>. I used my Bracket Clear Cut Punch to cut the shape below the sentiment (Frosty Holiday stack) which was also hand cut from the Winter Frost pad. The ornament was then stapled to the backing paper and the bracket placed over the top to hide the staple. I think this is a fun was to combine a gift and card in one!<br />
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That's it from me. <br />
Thanks so much for stopping by<i><b> </b></i>and thanks <a href="https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0ahUKEwjwq6_EqqfXAhUBzpQKHUCRDHMQFggxMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dcwv.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw3L5QW7NOmYuWq4aDJIIH3I" target="_blank">DCWV</a> for allowing me to give these awesome new products a test drive!<br /><b></b><i><b></b></i><br />
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This <a href="https://www.spotlightstores.com/craft-hobbies/paper-craft/paper/paper-pads/die-cuts-with-a-view-winter-frost-ds-stack/p/BP80414025" target="_blank">Winter Frost Mat Stack</a> is<br />
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<u><b>DCWV Materials:</b></u><br />
DCWV Winter Frost Mat Stack 6x6 pad<br />
DCWV Frosty Holiday Mat Stack 6x6 Pad<br />
DCWV Layered Ornaments Paper Project<br />
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<u><b>WeR Tools:</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.wermemorykeepers.com/default.aspx?PageID=956&CategoryID=933&ProductID=16277&ItemID=17937&RootCatCode=08000" target="_blank">DIY Party Tag Punch</a><br />
<a href="http://www.wermemorykeepers.com/default.aspx?PageID=956&CategoryID=805&ProductID=23210&ItemID=24873&RootCatCode=08000" target="_blank">DIY Party Sprinkle Punch</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.wermemorykeepers.com/default.aspx?PageID=956&CategoryID=805&ProductID=22995&ItemID=24658&RootCatCode=08000" target="_blank">Circle Clear Cut Punch</a><br />
<a href="http://www.wermemorykeepers.com/default.aspx?PageID=956&CategoryID=805&ProductID=22996&ItemID=24659&RootCatCode=08000" target="_blank">Tag Clear Cut Punch</a><br />
<a href="http://www.wermemorykeepers.com/default.aspx?PageID=956&CategoryID=805&ProductID=22998&ItemID=24661&RootCatCode=08000" target="_blank">Bracket Clear Cut Punch</a><br />
<a href="http://www.wermemorykeepers.com/default.aspx?PageID=956&CategoryID=800&ProductID=18251&ItemID=19911&RootCatCode=08000" target="_blank">Scalloped Corner Chomper</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.heidiswappstore.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&CategoryID=860&ProductID=13715&SPG=3&ItemID=15375&RootCatCode=09000" target="_blank">Heidi Swapp Minc Machine</a><br />
<a href="http://www.heidiswappstore.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&CategoryID=860&ProductID=16802&ItemID=18462&RootCatCode=09000" target="_blank">Heidi Swapp Ombré Foil</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.heidiswappstore.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&CategoryID=860&ProductID=16934&SPG=3&ItemID=18594&RootCatCode=09000" target="_blank">Heidi Swapp Minc Reactive Paint</a><br />
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Thank you all so much for your very kind comments along this wonderful hop! I'm thinking for instant gratification I might actually do a $20 voucher to a store of your choice as my prize. The winner picked at random out of 19 entrants was:</div>
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<br />Wishing you all much happiness and plenty of creativity in 2017!</div>
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Hello and welcome to another year of the Top 10 Blog Hop. I'm looking at my poor blog and thinking 'what on earth happened this year?!' lol. It's has been a crazy one - leaving my little design business and going back in to the work force after around 7 years at home with my babes. It has been a very steep learning curve and along with lots of highs, there have been a few lows and a definately a few tears along the way.<br />
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To all you Mums out there, trying to juggle it all - well done. You have done an amazing job. Let's raise a toast to finding a few more life hacks in 2017 ;)<br />
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Now on to some all-important creativity...<br />
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Lots has happened since last year. Joining the We R Memory Keepers team and staying on at Simple Stories have been a dream come true. I'm so grateful to have this creative outlet to keep my fun side going when the going got a bit tough!<br />
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Below are a few of my favourites from 2016. I really couldn't just chose 10... so I've popped 16 on for the year that was ;)<br />
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This was such a fun page to create and it winged it's little way to CHA at the beginning of the year, which was awesome. It was also published in Scrapbook & Cards Today which was a first for me and such an honour! <br />
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<b>Hanging Mobile</b><br />
I created this mobile for my daughter's room. I absolutely love the gentle light it brings to the area and how it lights up her face as she looks up towards it.<br />
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<b>Open wide</b><br />
This photo alone would make this one of my very favourite pages, ever!<br />
My little one, at the cheeky age of 3, was trying to feed me some mud pie. Yum yum! I used a few different techniques and tools on this page, which is always fun and I think the combination was great for the subject.<br />
<a href="https://www.simplestories.com/blog/mixed-bag" target="_blank">Details here >></a><b> </b><br />
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<b>Dear Jaime</b></div>
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My beautiful niece is turning 18 today! I just can't believe how quickly time has flown. This page is a little note from me to her.</div>
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This was another page for the Simple Stories booth at CHA. I pulled out all the floral elements I could find in my Carpe Diem collection and what resulted, was a bit of a colourful explosion!</div>
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This page was just so fun. I love the elements in Life in Color - the stars, the foil accents, the awesome little wooden die cuts. Totally me.</div>
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<b>Miss you with my whole heart</b></div>
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The starry print on this page was the inspiration behind my constellation theme. I lost my beautiful Mum over twenty years to cancer, and its comforting to think she's up there, watching over us.</div>
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This project was inspired by Rio at the time of the Olympics. Having never travelled there myself, I have visions of a lush, tropical escape! I created this seriously interactive page using mostly Fuseable items. It a treasure trove of memories and keepsakes from a fun day out at Australia Zoo.</div>
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This framed bit of art was part of a set which I created for my craft space. I experimented with Minc paint and foil and just LOVE the result.</div>
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<b>BeYouTiFul</b><br />
This page was part of a GDT for The Cut Shoppe. I really don't make as much use of my Silhouette lately - something I need to work in 2017!<br />
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<b>Life is Good at the Beach</b><br />
I created this page for a monthly class I used to teach at <a href="http://www.craftinspirations.com.au/index.html" target="_blank">Craft Inspirations</a> in Petrie. Sadly, I had to give up my classes to make a bit more time for my family. Hopefully one day soon I can pick it up again.<b> </b><br />
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<b>Stationery Folder</b><br />
My little girl got such a kick out of this custom stationery folder I made for her. It has paper for penning a letter, cards, envelopes, stencils and pens etc. She loved making cards for all her little friends which was SO sweet to watch.<br />
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<b>Sparkle & Shine</b><br />
This page was part of the same post which featured the page about my niece. I was in an introspective mood and created this one. The feathers swirling around were like the bits and pieces of life I felt like I was losing control over. There is a touch of hand stitching on it as well as some DIY feather stencilling.<br />
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<b>Thankful for you</b><br />
This page was super fun to put together. Check out the Simple Stories blog to see how I created the background.<br />
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<b>With my Heart & Soul</b><br />
This page was created during a class by the incredible <a href="http://www.wilnafurstenberg.com/" target="_blank">Wilna Furstenburg</a>. She and <a href="http://louise-justloolabelle.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Louise Nelson</a> were our amazing teachers at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/129083937124479/" target="_blank">Escape 2 Create</a> this year. I can't rave about this retreat enough and I absolutely adore the vibrance of this page.<br />
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<b>Adventure Time Game</b><br />
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Ever in search of the fun - I created this little board game for my kids using We R Memory Keepers, High Five. Gameplay is simple, based off of an existing game, you just spin the wheel and move the amount of spaces on the board, watching out for obstacles/bonuses along the way. <br />
<a href="https://wermemorykeepers.wordpress.com/2016/10/13/high-five-diy-game/" target="_blank">Details here >> </a><br />
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Now I will admit that I am not organised enough as yet, to have a pic of my prize, but if you leave a comment below, it will enter you into a draw to win a little mystery goodie bag. Please make sure you have popped your comment in by January 1st, 2017. (I will accommodate for some time differences.)<br />
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If you are on Instagram, I will have another little giveaway on there too for followers both new and old. You can find me @chantallemcdaniel<br />
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If you are just joining the hop here, you can head to <a href="http://snippets-of-mendi.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Mendi</a> next...<br />
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<a href="http://snippets-of-mendi.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Mendi Yoshikawa</a><br />
<a href="http://audreysreflection.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Audrey Yeager</a><br />
<a href="http://scrappingwithchristine.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Christine Meyer </a><br />
<a href="http://www.17turtles.com/" target="_blank">Juliana Michaels</a> <br />
<a href="http://antenucci.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Wendy Antenucci</a> <br />
<a href="http://lifestrivialities.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Suzanna Lee </a><br />
<a href="http://lifestrivialities.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Karen Hunter</a><br />
<a href="http://lifestrivialities.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Monique Liedtke</a><br />
<a href="http://kraftykat9.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Kat Benjamin</a><br />
<a href="http://livethemoment-jen.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Jennifer Haggerty</a><br />
<a href="http://arttalk-sigmagirl.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Jen Matott</a><br />
<a href="http://littlenuggetcreations.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Missy Whidden</a><br />
<a href="http://onescrapatatime-bymumsie.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Marcia Dehn Nix</a> <br />
<a href="http://thespottedleopard.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Heather Leopard</a><br />
<a href="http://www.myclutteredcorner.com/" target="_blank">Rebecca Keppel </a><br />
<a href="http://www.artsyalbums.com/" target="_blank">Traci Penrod</a><br />
<a href="http://www.theprofoundbrunette.com/" target="_blank">Melissa Elsner</a><br />
<a href="http://www.iloveitallwithmonikawright.com/" target="_blank">Monika Wright</a><br />
<a href="http://scrappinaroundtheclock.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Laura Whitaker </a><br />
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I am last, so if you are ending here - thanks for joining in the fun and good luck for your chances along the way!<br />
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Until next year ;)<br />
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<br />Chantallehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796963366427742733noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099223876002097432.post-15270121001052334112016-08-16T17:13:00.000+10:002016-08-16T17:13:09.935+10:00WRMK Typecast TypewriterWoot woot, I am sure you have heard the news of the totally amazing new Typecast Typewriter from We R Memory Keepers!<br />
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I am incredibly lucky to be able to try one of these out and let me tell you, you NEED to get one these on your letter to Santa. Exclusive to <a href="http://www.michaels.com/we-r-memory-keepers-typecast-typewriter-black/10481059.html#start=1" target="_blank">Michael's</a> in the US, <b>they are also available for <u>Aussie retailers to buy right now</u></b>, so get on the phone to your LSS or keep an eye out for some of the larger chains to pick them up.<br />
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This is the black one. It is also available in a super cute light pink.<br />
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The range comes with a compliment of stunning papers and accessories. You can see a little haul <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enSZmjewcdg" target="_blank">video of the full collection here</a>. Please mind my accent! Lol. I also think I say the word 'gorgeous' like a hundred times. But it IS! I just love it so much.<br />
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Obviously, I had to create with it straight away! It fits a 12x12 sheet in the carriage so here is a page I created, where I have typed straight onto the paper<br />
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I've used the <u>Mini</u> Alphabet Punch Board to create the letters for the title. I absolutely love this little fellow as it takes a mini 2.5 x 1.5 inch bit of paper, which is great for scraps!<br />
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Here is a little me, looking adoringly at my newborn sister. I loved her so much, I wouldn't let anyone near her. I believed she was 'my baby'.<br />
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I've fussy cut some of the florals from the Typecast 12x12 pad and added some gold pops from Pink Paislee's <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=11086&search=c%27est" target="_blank">C'est La Vie</a> ephemera pack.<br />
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There are heaps of ideas on how to use this incredible line which you can check out on the <a href="https://wermemorykeepers.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">WRMK blog.</a><br />
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Happy crafting!Chantallehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796963366427742733noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099223876002097432.post-27772520610403839722016-08-03T21:11:00.003+10:002016-08-03T21:11:29.180+10:00Scrapbook & Cards Today Freebie & Giveaway<u>Scrapbook & Cards Today Freebie & Giveaway</u><br />
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I'm so happy to be able to share in the fun this month over on the <a href="http://scrapbookandcardstodaymag.typepad.com/scrapbook_cards_today_blo/2016/08/free-cut-file-tuesday-and-day-2-of-our-partner-appreciation.html" target="_blank">Scrapbook & Cards Today blog</a>. Nicole Nowosad has created an awesome cutfile for us, which is absolutely FREE to download! Here is a peek at the projects I created with the fun circular design and the new We R Memory Keepers <a href="http://www.scrapbook.com/store/products/?w=urban+chic" target="_blank">'Urban Chic' collection.</a><br />
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I released the compound path and repeated the images to get lots of circles. I knew I wanted to use the two with the text inside as my title, so I've repeated just the plain circles.<br />
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The two text ones, I cut with gold foil cardstock to make them pop.<br />
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A bit of stencil detail (<a href="http://www.scrapbook.com/store/pri-584580.html?w=prima+stencil" target="_blank">new Prima</a>).<br />
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There is lots going on on this page. I've added some gold foil semi circles to compliment the title and brought in pops of black to back up the patterned paper.<br />
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Thirty five was a year of really big changes for me. "Nobody said it was easy!"<br />
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I also used the cut file in this shaker card.<br />
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I kept the tray from some mini cheesecakes (yummo, lol) and cut them apart for a rainy day. Inside the dome are some black sequins so my shaker doesn't shout too loudly. I've also used the <a href="http://www.scrapbook.com/store/ac-662990.html?w=urban+chic" target="_blank">Urban Chic ephemera</a>, the new Elegant Font Punches (my faves at the moment) and some hand cut florals from a sheet of Urban Chic <a href="http://www.scrapbook.com/store/ac-662975.html?w=urban+chic" target="_blank">'English Garden',</a> which I am obsessed with.<br />
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Rush over to the <a href="http://scrapbookandcardstodaymag.typepad.com/scrapbook_cards_today_blo/2016/08/free-cut-file-tuesday-and-day-2-of-our-partner-appreciation.html" target="_blank">SCT Magazine blog</a> to grab this awesome free cutfile, see <a href="http://justnicks.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Nicole's </a>stunning projects and find out more about the awesome American Crafts giveaway!<br />
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<br />Chantallehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796963366427742733noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099223876002097432.post-26008376720513577822016-05-29T19:34:00.003+10:002016-05-29T19:34:58.148+10:00May Roundup<div style="text-align: left;">
Sheesh, hasn't this month just flown!</div>
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Here is a look at some of the projects that I have created over the last few weeks...</div>
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This bright page was up on the Simple Stories blog not that long ago. In the post, I'm talking about using your stash tonally to keep it interesting. <a href="https://www.simplestories.com/blog/feeling-tonal" target="_blank">Click here to see the full post</a></div>
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This pop up card was heaps of fun to make! <a href="https://wermemorykeepers.wordpress.com/2016/05/03/interactive-mothers-day-card/" target="_blank">You can see the full details here</a> along with the video link of how to put one together yourself. I promise, it's not as complicated as you think!</div>
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Simple Stories and Petaloo are having a product swap and there is some amazing inspiration from both teams on both blogs right now. The next two pages combine beautiful blooms and the brand new 'Bloom & Grow' and 'Sunshine & Happiness' collections.</div>
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Have a special event coming up? What about giving your guests these light up wedding/party favours for a fun, interactive gift. <a href="https://wermemorykeepers.wordpress.com/2016/05/19/glowing-wedding-favor/" target="_blank">You will find the step by step instructions are over on the We R Memory Keepers blog</a></div>
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Another page from the <a href="https://www.simplestories.com/blog/feeling-tonal" target="_blank">tonal post over on the Simple Stories blog</a>. This one uses a favourite stencil along with Life in Color collection.</div>
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I'll be back soon with some more projects which will be up in the coming weeks.</div>
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The lovely Ashley Horton from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/TheCutShoppe" target="_blank">The Cut Shoppe</a> has asked me to Guest this month, how exciting. </div>
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I chose two files to play with, 'I'll Fly Away' and 'Just be You'. They were perfect to document my little one's birthday a couple of years ago. Her wish was to play the day away. Starting with a makeover for me and some face painting for her, we had such fun together! I've also used the gorgeous new <a href="http://www.scrapbook.com/store/collection-brand/flower+girl-we+r+memory+keepers.html" target="_blank">We R Memory Keepers Flower Girl collection</a>, pulling lots of butterflies and floral elements to compliment the sweet butterfly cut file. </div>
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I knew I wanted to use each file a slightly different way. The butterflies would be drawn as a base to give lots of lovely interest without the bulk of an additional layer. I placed both files in a 12x12 file in Silhouette Studio and tweaked the size/positioning until I was happy.</div>
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I then created the cut lines for each. I split the complex path of the butterflies and duplicated a couple, rotating them slightly...</div>
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By rotating them a bit, it's given them a bit more of an edgier feel which I really like. After they were drawn on my patterned paper, I then coloured a few lightly with some watercolour paint and a water brush pen.</div>
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For my title, I've used a sheet of <a href="http://www.scrapbook.com/store/ac-662868.html?t12-13=we+r+memory+keepers&t14=flower+girl" target="_blank">'Garden Path'. </a></div>
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It just so happens that today is my birthday and to help celebrate, I'm giving away one of my favourite files from the Cut Shoppe! If you're on Instagram, head over to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chantallemcdaniel/" target="_blank">my feed</a> to leave a comment to enter. The winner will be drawn this Friday 6th at 6pm EST.</div>
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Chantallehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796963366427742733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099223876002097432.post-40367494008895063992016-02-17T22:53:00.000+10:002016-02-26T19:51:13.957+10:00I've got a crush on youA few days before Valentines Day I was chatting and joking with my kids about whether they would be expecting any love letters from secret admirers. My DS responded quickly, informing me that none of the girls like him so he wouldn't be receiving any. I was quietly relieved (there will be plenty of time ahead for girlfriends!!) and I was quick to inform him that he is my forever Valentine. He stole my heart the minute I first laid eyes on his squishy, slightly purple face! His not-so-secret admirer, I've created this page with the new <a href="http://www.wermemorykeepers.com/default.aspx?PageID=957&CategoryID=932" target="_blank">WRMK Crush</a> papers and ephemera to show him just how much I adore him!<br />
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The stars of this page have got to be those <a href="http://www.wermemorykeepers.com/default.aspx?PageID=956&CategoryID=933&ProductID=16304&SPG=2&ItemID=17964&RootCatCode=08000" target="_blank">Honeycomb paper</a> hearts. WRMK have a selection of colour and size pads to choose from, along with <a href="http://www.wermemorykeepers.com/default.aspx?PageID=956&CategoryID=933&ProductID=16309&SPG=1&ItemID=17969&RootCatCode=08000" target="_blank">stencils</a> which can help you create a massive assortment of projects. For these hearts, I just tried cutting the heart shape freehand with scissors and was delighted when it worked ok!<br />
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I've echoed the beautiful gem shapes in the ephemera pack using the Gem shape die cut in my <a href="http://www.wermemorykeepers.com/default.aspx?PageID=956&CategoryID=810&ProductID=12654&ItemID=14312&RootCatCode=08000" target="_blank">Evolution Advanced</a>. The lush gold accents compliment this gorgeous collection just beautifully.</div>
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As a final touch, I've used my <a href="http://www.wermemorykeepers.com/default.aspx?PageID=956&CategoryID=889&ProductID=15556&ItemID=17216&RootCatCode=08000" target="_blank">Heatwave pen</a> tool along with some gold foil to draw some little hearts. A few tips i can share on this tool is really wait for it to heat up properly - it makes all the difference! Also, I tried a few other types of foil with the pen and they didn't work. The special heatwave foil is the best for the job.<br />
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<br />Chantallehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796963366427742733noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099223876002097432.post-28571644329809887372016-02-15T21:57:00.000+10:002016-02-17T22:55:04.622+10:00Say it with a songHello and Happy Valentine's Day to those who marked the 14th on the
calendar. It can be so easy to fob the day off, especially since it can
feel so over-commercialised, but as the years (and decades) move on, I
think it's even more important to show my DH how special he is to me.
This year I've made him a 'mixed tape' as a throwback to the time when
we first got together. It's got a whole bunch of songs that make me
think of him, kicking off with the song we first danced to at our
wedding. I've used some seriously cute <a href="http://www.wermemorykeepers.com/" target="_blank">We R Memory Keepers</a> 'Crush' <a href="http://www.wermemorykeepers.com/default.aspx?PageID=956&CategoryID=932&ProductID=16327&PPG=2&RootCatCode=08000" target="_blank">Party favor bags</a> and a few other bits from this gorgeous collection.<br />
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adhesive vinyl. I've chosen vinyl over paper as it has less risk of
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to make a more accurate circle, but heyho!) I then went about stamping
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Top decorate my gift bag, I've layered up some elements and created a bow with my <a href="http://www.wermemorykeepers.com/default.aspx?PageID=956&CategoryID=804&ProductID=15548&ItemID=17208&RootCatCode=08000" target="_blank">123 Punchboard</a>. The <a href="http://www.wermemorykeepers.com/default.aspx?PageID=956&CategoryID=829&ProductID=16457&ItemID=18117&RootCatCode=08000" target="_blank">little clothes peg</a> is from the 'Oh Goodie' collection. SO cute - It's tough not to hoard them!<br />
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These Crush <a href="http://www.wermemorykeepers.com/default.aspx?PageID=956&CategoryID=932&ProductID=16324&RootCatCode=08000" target="_blank">stickers </a>add
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I hope he enjoyed his trip down memory lane on his way to work this morning!<br />
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This has been such a memorable year for me with huge learning curves in all aspects of my life. Juggling work, motherhood and creativity can be a tricky thing sometimes! As this year draws to a close I want to share with you some of my favourite projects. I (naughtily) don't share as much as I should on my blog - choosing Instagram (@chantallemcdaniel) for a quick share instead, so it will be great to see them all in one place! </div>
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This first layout was one of the very first projects I created for Simple Stories. I was brand new to the team and so nervous for my debut. It was such an honour to be joining, I really didn't want to mess up, lol.<br />
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I created this clock for a dear friend as a birthday gift. I hope she wakes up every day to positive vibes!<br />
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This page I created at <a href="http://copasetique.blogspot.com.au/2015/03/magic-in-shed-escape-2-create-2015.html" target="_blank">Escape2Create</a> during the amazing Kim Price's class. It was such an eye opener and the whole trip, really moved me in an amazing way. An unforgettable experience, this page is a reminder of that.</div>
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This is a digital page I created for <a href="http://kraftpluschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kraft Plus Challenges</a>. I really love this photo of my Son. </div>
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Is it wrong to just love something you made so much? Hehe. I want to swim in that ink!! Creating using <a href="http://kimsprice.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Kim Price's</a> technique. </div>
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Another created for Simple Stories. <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/category&path=256_653_1163" target="_blank">Summer Vibes</a> is such a gorgeous collection and I had just got my Fuse Tool, which was super exciting.</div>
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Definately one of my all-time favourites! This one was for a <a href="http://jotmagazine.com/" target="_blank">Jot Magazine </a>challenge.<br />
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I was recently offered the opportunity to try out these super cute mini pinatas by WRMK. The drum and hand bags I created turned out pretty cute. You can <a href="http://copasetique.blogspot.com.au/2015/12/we-r-memory-keepers-diy-pinatas.html" target="_blank">click here to see the full post</a>.<br />
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I was completely inspired by the suitcase in the photos. There are so many places I would still like to visit! I found the cutest suitcase cut file in the Silhouette online store and created this travel case using Simple Stories<a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/category&path=256_653_1163" target="_blank"> 'Summer Vibes'</a> and <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/category&path=256_653_1164" target="_blank">'So Fancy. </a> <br />
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There is a little drawer which slides out to reveal four mini albums, one for each of the four holidays we took over the course of 2005...<br />
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Hello Amsterdam, Greece, Paris and South Africa!<br />
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The albums have been simply bound using a book ring. Each has about 6 pages, with a postcard at the end (old October Afternoon) where I can jot down my memories. To save you trying to decipher my scrawl, I hadn't written on them for the photos, hehe.<br />
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South Africa. How I miss that beautiful mountain!<br />
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All pretty simply embellished, but so cute together.<br />
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Thank you so much for stopping by today. Sadly, this will be my last DT project on the K+ team. I have loved the clever challenges Sandra has put together for all of us kraft lovers and can't wait to see what amazing creations will be coming out of the K+ group next year!<br />
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So a few weeks ago I was completely thrilled to be invited to test out a new WRMK product for their DIY Party range. When I opened my box to find the cutest mini piñatas you could imagine, along with fringe tape and confetti, my mind started to buzz with ideas!<br />
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Just check out these stunning colours... A rainbow of goodness with lush metallics to boot!<br />
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I was lucky enough to receive the mini circles which are a great versatile shape to work with.<br />
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Having two gorgeous girls around, I settled on some very sweet party handbags. A suspension of sorts, hehe, I thought they would be a fun idea to have at a party, as the kids could enjoy discovering sweet treats inside and then use them again for dress up fun at home!<br />
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The handbags were a hit! <br />
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Despite their small stature, these little piñatas actually fit quite a bit inside! The confetti (available in rainbow brights and beautiful gold & silver metallics) added even more fun to the colourful hidden surprise!<br />
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<u>Let me show you how I went about creating the bags</u><br />
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The piñatas themselves come plain for you to decorate yourself. They are made from a sturdy card which is uncoated on the outside and coated on the inside for a nice finish. I traced around a circle onto some pink cardstock, which I then cut out and adhered to the one side. This will be the 'back' of the bag, which will be against the child's body.<br />
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I measured a length of ribbon for the strap of the bag and then adhered one end to opposite sides of the circle using Helmar 450 glue. The reason I put the strap on now is so that it will have a neat finish once I applied the fringe tape over the top.<br />
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The paper fringe tape comes ready-to-use with double sided tape. Simple remove the paper backing and you're ready to go! Each pack comes with enough tape to wrap one piñata. <br />
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To keep a bit of the traditional piñata style, I've layered up some colours, using 'Blossom' and 'Twilight'. Another nice feature of these tapes is that most of them (excl. white, black and metallics) come with two tones of the same colour in a pack, so you can create visual interest with only one pack if you like.<br />
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In order for my little bags to be opened and closed, I have used some magnetic tape and popped some on the flap and on the opening of the circle. This is an easy method that doesn't require fiddly fastners for little hands. FYI: See those little holes? They are so you can hang your piñata from the ceiling or add some balloons.<br />
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For the outer edge of this bag, I have used gold metallic tape cut to short lengths and layered. TIP: It is easier to add tape over the top of each other than it is to try and tuck underneath the above piece, IYKWIM!<br />
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This purple and pink bag has a decorative heart on the front which I created very easily using a simple shape cut from plain white card. <br />
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I applied a liberal amount of adhesive over the top and
sprinkled a mixture of the colourful and metallic confetti on top. I
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As a final flourish, I've run some white fringe tape around the circumference of the heart and then popped it on to some foam tape so it would stand out a bit against the background. So sweet.<br />
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The other bag I made using the same method, but this one has a cute floral theme on the front. To make some leaves, I stuck two bits of tape together, fringe facing outwards.<br />
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I then snipped around, creating a leaf shape. You'll notice I've left a bit of the middle tape part for the bottom of the leaf.<br />
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To create the flower petals, I've rolled some white tape around my finger...<br />
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and then pulled the 'petals' open...<br />
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Pop an oversize rhinestone, button or brad in middle and you've got a flower!<br />
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The girls couldn't wait to see what was inside their special bags.<br />
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Now for those of you who have special little boys in your life, I also have one more idea for you... how about creating your own teeny drum sets?<br />
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Baby K was delighted to bang on his piñata drum! <br />
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Cute treasures for cute bubs waiting inside...<br />
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For the striped pattern on the side, I first layered light blue tape from a pack of 'Sky' so that the taped part was roughly in the centre....<br />
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I then took two strips of the darker blue and taped them, fringe facing out, on either side leaving the light blue in the middle.<br />
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The fringe tape had covered the holes, but I poked two more so I could run a bit of cord through them which was attached to my drumsticks.<br />
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Look at his little face as he discovers the hidden treats!<br />
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Thank you WRMK for allowing me to have such fun with these super cute piñatas!<br />
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<a href="https://wermemorykeepers.wordpress.com/2015/12/10/new-release-mini-pinatas/" target="_blank">** Check out the We R Memory Keepers blog here</a> to find out more about these adorable Piñatas PLUS enter the giveaway to <b>WIN</b> some of your own! Winner will be drawn tomorrow.<br />
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Thank you so much for stopping by!<br />
<br />Chantallehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796963366427742733noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099223876002097432.post-25910675696372682312015-11-04T21:29:00.001+10:002016-01-28T19:15:09.520+10:00Just like a Pill - Kraft Plus ChallengesAttention P!nk fans - you are going to adore the new November kraftboard at <a href="http://kraftpluschallenges.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Kraft Plus Challenges!</a><br />
Drawing inspiration from an artist who is not afraid to speak her mind and live authentically, I created this page using lyrics from one of her well know tracks. <br />
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My DS was very ill recently and we decided to see if he could try and swallow a tablet instead of spoons and spoons of gloopy syrup. I was delighted when he gave it a go and was successful!<br />
To create my title, I wanted to echo the punk feel of many of P!nk's album covers. I wanted a stencilled look, so I created the title in Silhouette Studio.<br />
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Using a dauber and black ink, I went over the area, deciding at the last minute to mix up the title using chipboard alphas for the word 'just' instead.<br />
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I love the look it produced! For a bit more of a distressed feel, I used some direct misting along with some grungy Prima stamps which I recently added to my collection. The drips are perfect for the look I was going for.<br />
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A couple of bright layered elements make up the top section. (I will cover how I got the marbled effect in a post soon!) <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/category&path=256_653_900" target="_blank">Simple Stories 'DIY Boutique'</a> is the perfect line for this irreverent challenge ;)<br />
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Here is a look at the challenge board. There are a few rules worth noting, so it's worth <a href="http://kraftpluschallenges.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">popping over to the K+ blog</a> to check out all the details.<br />
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Happy creating!Chantallehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796963366427742733noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099223876002097432.post-60632694605156033912015-10-13T13:13:00.005+10:002015-10-13T16:11:46.251+10:00Boo! Spooktacular Marquee LightEEk it's almost that time of the year again - one of my personal favourite times of the year.... Halloween! Every year the kids and I look forward to dressing up and decorating the house. It's wonderful to see it gaining momentum here in Australia - more and more retailers are getting on board with the spooky fun.<br />
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I couldn't resist decorating this Heidi Swapp Marquee Light for the occasion. It comes with a orange glitter template in the packaging so you don't have to customise it, but if you do (and trust me, it's loads of fun!) you can remove it and use it as a guide for your own pattern papers, like this totally adorbs Simple Stories 'Frankie and Friends' which I've kind've been hoarding since last year, hehe.<br />
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I have the Collection Kit, so I had a nice selection of papers to choose from, as well as the cutest character stickers! I have backed a couple with some plain cardstock and then mounted them to the outisde of the light.<br />
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The inside is a mix of patterned papers, some stickers and enamel dots. Oh how I miss Glitz giant rhinestones! (The eyeball ones are some of my very favourite Halloween embellies, ever!) The marquee light bulbs are very quick to install and really bring my spooky little friends to life :)<br />
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I'm not sure if Aussie retailers are stocking these particular Marquee Lights, but you can find Simple Stories <a href="http://www.scrapbook.com/store/products/?w=frankie+and+friends" target="_blank">'Frankie and Friends'</a> on sale right now.<br />
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Happy Haunting!Chantallehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796963366427742733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099223876002097432.post-68877927245247434592015-09-18T17:03:00.000+10:002015-09-18T17:10:14.309+10:00September Kraft Plus challengeThe September 'Tri Hard' challenge over at <a href="http://kraftpluschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kraft Plus Challenges</a> is an awesome one. Combining our love of all things kraft with a fantastic sketch by <a href="http://www.theniftypixel.com.au/" target="_blank">The Nifty Pixel</a>, it is sure to inspire you! The triangle theme from this year's E2C provided the perfect theme for my hybrid page.<br />
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I've used an <a href="http://aliedwards.com/shop/digital" target="_blank">Ali Edwards digital stamp</a> along with a <a href="http://justjaimee.com/" target="_blank">Just Jaimee</a> mist/paint element and, after planning where they were going to be positioned, printed them directly onto my paper.<br />
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The little triangles (which I have been hoarding) were from our E2C goodie bags :) There are also a couple of acrylic triangles from Pink Paislee's Citrus Bliss ephemera pack.<br />
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The sketch is below. Check out Emma's incredible work by <a href="http://www.theniftypixel.com.au/2015/09/challenge-kraft-sketch-triangles.html" target="_blank">heading to her blog</a> and if you're a digi scrapper or enjoy dabbling with digital, you can grab the free template while you're there, which can be used for the challenge!<br />
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<br />Chantallehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796963366427742733noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099223876002097432.post-26947170572767596532015-08-04T22:48:00.000+10:002015-08-04T22:48:30.662+10:00August Kraft Plus Challenge - DaybookHello fellow 'Krafters'!<br />
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The new <a href="http://kraftpluschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">K+ challenge</a> for August is sure to both test and excite you! A<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> splash of ZENTANGLING</span>, it's time to get our craft onto kraft! Once again, I started off with an idea which ended up a completely different project... a layout turned daybook, using kraft, a <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/category&path=256_630_1141" target="_blank">Heidi Swapp Minc</a> and new Simple Stories<a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/category&path=256_653_1164" target="_blank"> 'So Fancy'.</a><br />
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Here is the kraftboard to get your ideas flowing. Remember, it doesn't have to be a lot. As much as you like, but there has to be doodling and there has to be kraft.<br />
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This little book has already come in very handy. The foil cover looks awesome and the inside is simple with just few embellishments, so it leaves lots of space for jotting ideas down.<br />
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On the inside cover I've adhered a pocket which I created with my <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=9543&search=fuse" target="_blank">WRMK Fuse Tool</a>. I can use it to keep small bits that I want to hang on to. <br />
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Most of the inside pages are just white A4 copy that I've folded in half. Dotted in amongst them are various sheets of 12x12 patterned paper from the So Fancy collection which I cut down to A4 size. All the papers were folded in half, then I stitched the whole thing, along with my cover (which I will explain below) together using my sewing machine.<br />
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For my cover, I drew a full A4 page worth of doodling and then (nose burning from the fumes!) I scanned the drawing in and, using my little laser printer, copied it onto an A4 sheet of kraft cardstock.<br />
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I then covered the kraft in mint foil and ran it though the Minc. <u>Note</u> that the finish on the foiling wasn't 100% because the kraft had a slightly rough texture. For perfect results, smooth stock is much better for foiling.<br />
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I've run tabs down the length at various positions within the book and popped a small bit of motivational text in the form of expressions stickers near the top of the pages. The beautiful selection of So Fancy washi paper was perfect to run along the very top of each page, to add a bit of colour to the blank pages.<br />
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Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you will play along with us this month!<br />
<br />Chantallehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796963366427742733noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099223876002097432.post-55620405731454169402015-07-23T16:22:00.000+10:002015-07-23T16:22:17.664+10:00Press Play - Scrapbooking Memories MagazineI was very chuffed to participate in a little challenge recently for <a href="http://www.scrapbookingmemories.com.au/" target="_blank">Scrapbooking Memories Magazine</a>, along with three other awesome scrappers. We each got to choose a decade and then create a layout which captured the feel of that decade. Mine was the 80's, which was right up my alley! Pop culture, neon, glitter... a chance to revisit my youth!<br />
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As a child, a big treat for me was going down to a local café that had a Pac-Man arcade game. I found an image online and created a cut file in Silhouette Studio. I backed the maze part of it with blue glitter cardstock and used yellow card for the pac-dots. I printed off the ghosts onto white card and gave them a slick of glossy accents for definition.<br />
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The rest of the page uses printed imagery as ephemera, along with a photo of my Sister and I, squeezing our beloved Cabbage Patch Kids.<br />
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Such a trip down memory lane! <br />
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You can read all about this page in Volume 18 No. 2 (pg 63) as well as check out the fabulous creations for the 60's, 70's, & 90's too!<br />
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Thanks so much for stopping by!<br />
<br />Chantallehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796963366427742733noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099223876002097432.post-69453114080081411732015-07-19T18:07:00.000+10:002015-07-19T18:07:48.066+10:00Jot Magazine July moodboardWhen I saw the colours on the board for July over at <a href="http://jotmagazine.com/" target="_blank">Jot Magazine</a> I knew I had to play along. Juicy oranges and gorgeous teals - yum!<br />
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This is the page I created for the challenge<br />
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We recently visited the <a href="http://www.malenybotanicgardens.com.au/" target="_blank">Maleny Botanic Gardens</a> which was really amazing. In conjunction with having stunning landscapes and views for miles, there is also a scrumptious Devonshire Tea, animal petting and a massive aviary. Inside, there are all manner of beautiful birds. Our close encounter of the feathered kind was so wonderful, we had to go in for another tour! If you are up that way, I would really recommend a visit.<br />
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The base of my page kind've happened by accident. I was showing my kids how to do an ink blot test and I went about messing around with different colours. A couple of sheets later, and I had this amazing background, which I think actually looks a bit like feathers.<br />
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I've had feather cut files for ages, begging to be used. So I ran a couple different colours of Bazzill cardstock through my Silhouette as well as one of my favourite 'Niche' feather metal die cuts from <a href="http://www.mymindseye.com/" target="_blank">My Mind's Eye</a>, with my Cuttlebug.<br />
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All the elements have been layered and some of the feathers stitched for a bit of character.<br />
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To see the stunning examples by the Jot Girls and to join the challenge, you can <a href="http://jotmagazine.com/july-mood-board-2015/" target="_blank">link up your projects here</a>.<br />
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Enjoy the rest of your weekend!<br />
<br />Chantallehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796963366427742733noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099223876002097432.post-15216984727100140922015-07-09T23:25:00.000+10:002015-07-09T23:25:46.490+10:00July Kraft Plus challengeLooking for a little something to get your teeth in to this weekend? Look no further than the mustard awesomeness that is the July kraftboard over at <a href="http://kraftpluschallenges.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Kraft Plus Challenges</a>. Surely it will set your disposition to 'sunny' ;)<br />
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This is my DT layout for the month. It's a digital page (been way too long!) using lots of yummies, including the gorgeous Cosmo Bloom element pack from <a href="http://www.theniftypixel.com.au/" target="_blank">The Nifty Pixel</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Credits: <a href="http://www.theniftypixel.com.au/" target="_blank">The Nifty Pixel</a> 'Cosmo Bloom' element pack; CK 'Hello Love' papers, pocket tags & splatters; Sahlin Studio 'Worth a thousand words'; Pink Reptile Designs 'Torn Treasures'; Just Jaimee 'Storyteller Dec' paint, tag & Cerulean cork; Quirky Heart tape; Amy Martin Designs 'Blanc Stitches'; Valerie Wibbens Journal pack strips.</span><br />
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Remember, you can enter pretty much whatever your heart desires, as long as it's on a kraft! Here's the board for July. I was particularly inspired by the stencilled wording on the large wooden disc/wheel thingamajig.<br />
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Have you seen the delicious moodboard Anita has put together for us this monthat <a href="http://www.sassyscrappers1.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Sassy Scrappers</a>? I couldn't wait to play!</div>
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Instantly inspired by the striking makeup, this pic I snapped of my youngest was perfect for the challenge. I'm not sure where she gets the obsession with red lipstick, but a part of me doesn't mind, as it was my Mum's signature shade, and it reminds me of her beautiful smile.</div>
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For the background, I created the text on my computer and printed it onto kraft stock, using my laser printer. (It's an absolutely bog-standard one btw, cheapest I could find at Officeworks.)</div>
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As you can see from the pic above, I covered a section of the text with some <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=9717&search=red+foil" target="_blank">red foil</a> and then ran it through my <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=9738&search=Minc" target="_blank">Heidi Swapp Minc</a> machine. The foil really makes the title pop and adds a special touch.</div>
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The lower half is totally busting with blooms, just like the moodboard! I've used some Maggie Holmes floral <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=256_519_1046&product_id=8300" target="_blank">ephemera</a> from the Open Book collection as well as some ones I created myself.</div>
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Some of them are just straight black StazOn ink I used with a Kaisercraft stamp on acetate and others are the same stamp, on acetate, using VersaMark and heat set with gold embossing powder. The acetate did warp a bit, but I didn't mind too much, as it gave the flower a bit of character. </div>
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Chantallehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796963366427742733noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099223876002097432.post-8229056320948548492015-06-15T14:25:00.001+10:002016-01-28T19:17:06.035+10:00June Kraft Plus challengeMy project for the June challenge over at <a href="http://kraftpluschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kraft Plus</a> might come across a little left-field! I saw the circles and I saw the animal print and I knew I wanted to push the envelope a little bit. Now you may have seen me do this type of thing with the Glitz hoops I made a while back, but they make such gorgeous wall decor and I'm very in to pink and navy at the moment. Not forgetting the ah-mazingness that is the <a href="http://www.heidiswapp.com/" target="_blank">Heidi Swapp</a> <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=256_630_1141&product_id=9738" target="_blank">MINC</a>! I left South Africa many moons ago, but my heart will always beat to the sound of the drum.<br />
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To start, I glued some fur which I bought at Spotlight to a 12x12 sheet of kraft. It was a messy affair!! Fluff everywhere. I used a strong PVA to glue it down.<br />
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Whilst I was waiting for it to dry, I created a leopard print cutfile in Silhouette Studio, using an image of leopard print I found on the internet.<br />
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I then mounted the cut file to the fur paper using my sewing machine. I just sewed in a circle and trimmed off the excess. My nose is itching just thinking about it! I then glued this furry circle to the underside of one of the smaller hoops (16cm diameter) I bought my embroidery hoops at Spotlight too.<br />
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To continue the leopard theme, I purchased an awesome vector print of a geometric leopard and printed it off onto cardstock. This also went into one of the smaller hoops.<br />
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The larger hoop (19cm diameter) was a bit more complicated to put togther logistically, as it took a few steps (and a few trial and error prints to get right!)<br />
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• First off, I found another awesome image of a geographic Africa. I adjusted the colour to suit and then printed it off onto cardstock, using my colour inkject printer.<br />
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• Next, I set the text 'left my heart in' and sent the same piece of paper to print, this time using my black and white laser printer. The reason I did this, is because the foil will only bond to toner.<br />
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• I then cut a piece of gold foil and placed this over the text area.<br />
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• Lastl, I ran it through the Minc on number 3 setting. (See below for step by steps pics)<br />
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I cut it out and mounted it into my final hoop. The outside of the hoop was then stitched with some embroidery thread to add an extra African vibe. It was a bit of a chuff and took loads of time (especially the stitching) but I'm super happy with the outcome!<br />
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I hope you will join us this month! Here is a reminder of the challenge.<br />
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Also, the MINC will be available in the <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/" target="_blank">Sassy Scrappers</a> store very soon! <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/category&path=256_630_1141" target="_blank">You can place your order already, here </a><br />
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Thanks so much for stopping by!Chantallehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796963366427742733noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099223876002097432.post-28046178651500537062015-05-04T14:14:00.001+10:002016-01-28T19:18:20.171+10:00May Sassy Scappers moodboard inspirationHello again! Have you seen the new Sassy Scrappers moodboard for May? It's so gorgeous. Anita does an incredible job!<br />
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That amazing heart and the phrase stood out immediately! So I decided to create a crazy puzzle of my little girl's face. To be honest, I wasn't really sure how it would turn out, but that's half the fun!<br />
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I printed off the photo onto an A4 piece of photo paper. I then measured it exactly and set up the rectangle in Silhouette Studio. I went about placing loads of butterflies in various sizes all over to fill the space.<br />
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It took about an hour, but I transferred each little butterfly into place, glueing as I went with Glossy Accents. Half way through I was really not convinced, but as soon as I had finished and took a step back, I was pretty chuffed with the outcome!<br />
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It was at this point that I decided I would frame it. I wanted to have some sort of title and then I remembered that a few years ago, I asked <a href="http://www.heidiswapp.com/blog/" target="_blank">Heidi Swapp</a> to write my kids names on a piece of paper. How perfect for the title! I scanned the paper in and then converted it to a cut file for my Silhouette Cameo.<br />
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I liked the paper cut but I really like the subtle shadow effect of her acrylic words, so I figured I'd add some! Again, this was an experiment, cutting an acetate sheet. I gave the cut file a small offset and sent it to cut....<br />
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How cool does it look once the two are layered!<br />
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If you decide to give this a go, please show me! I'd love to see. You can tag me @chantallemcdaniel if you have an Instagram account, or link it up on the Sassy page. The April winners will be announced this week. I hope you will join us! <br />
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Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great week!Chantallehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796963366427742733noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099223876002097432.post-20943151977553321902015-05-03T21:47:00.000+10:002015-05-03T21:47:04.601+10:00Kraft Plus May challengeThe new May <a href="http://kraftpluschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kraft Plus Challenges</a> 'kraftboard' is up on the blog and once again, full of inspiration. Lots to draw the eye and gentle hues in keeping with this wonderful time of year. I was particularly inspired by the florals, the green wooden wall and the beading.<br />
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When I was at <a href="http://escape2create.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Escape 2 Create</a>, I taught a little 'puffy sticker' technique using <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=7355&search=clear+magic+medium" target="_blank">Heidi Swapp's clear magic medium</a>. This stuff is pretty awesome and can be used for a cool resist effect too. Late one night, I created what was affectionately dubbed the "curry wallpaper". It had way too many crazy layers of mist, so I've kept it aside for something one day (maybe, lol). Anyway, I started over with the stencil, just in the centre, to demonstrate the resist look more effectively.<br />
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The Magic Medium was spread through a Heidi Swapp floral stencil and carefully dried with a heat gun. Once it was dry, I first used <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5532&search=colour+shine" target="_blank">Citron Color Shine</a>, then built up the shade with a bit of <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=3898&search=colour+shine" target="_blank">Mint Color Shine</a> over the top. With each one, I rubbed gently with a paper towel in a circular motion, to blot excess mist as well as create the outward, halo type effect. The clear parts of the resist took on a bit of the sheen in the mists and have a lovely, subtle glow.<br />
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The 'hello' title was a free Basic Grey cut file which I cut onto thin chipboard that can be used in a Silhouette. I have given it a bit of colour with inks and then stamped over the top with white StazOn, finally edging it with green to make it stand out a bit.<br />
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Loads of layering going on and the wonderful <a href="http://kimsprice.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kim Price</a> would be proud that it's all been torn not cut!<br />
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Thanks so much for popping in. Head over to the <a href="http://kraftpluschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">K+ blog</a> to see loads of inspiration from the DT as well as Guest Designers and find out more about the amazing sponsors this month! Looking forward to seeing all the entries!Chantallehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07796963366427742733noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8099223876002097432.post-75970860872881398922015-04-07T12:24:00.000+10:002015-04-07T12:24:28.230+10:00Simple Stories & Page Maps <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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All through the first week of April, the <a href="http://www.simplestories.com/" target="_blank">Simple Stories</a> DT have been in collaboration with <a href="http://www.simplestories.com/blog/pagemaps-simple-stories-day-6#disqus_thread" target="_blank">Page Maps</a> to create with the awesome new April sketches.<br />
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I was lucky enough to create two layouts. I have rotated the sketch 90 degrees anticlockwise.<br />
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I have used the totally gorgeous new Simple Stories <a href="http://www.simplestories.com/product/happy-snp-pack" target="_blank">'Happy' Sn@p Pack</a>. These new packs contain <span>131 pieces - 4x6, 3x4, 4x4, 3x3 and 2x2 cards as well as Bits & Pieces!</span><br />
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I've chosen a selection of the cards which feature a plain colour on the B side and arranged them in a kind've ombré effect.<br />
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Over the top I have layered more of the smaller cards and rounded the corners of one of the 3x4 cards to look like a polaroid.<br />
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For the garland, I have used my sewing machine to stitch together some of the Bit & Pieces that come in the pack, including a die cut word for a bit of fun.<br />
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Bits & Pieces raised on foam tape give a printed card some dimension.<br />
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My next page was created using the following sketch<br />
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For this one, I have used the <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/category&path=256_653_1120" target="_blank">'I AM' collection</a>, perfect to express the relief of a safe delivery and the love I felt for my newborn Miss E. <br />
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Using three shades of the I AM basics, I used my Silhouette to cut out the large 'E' out of a strip of <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=256_653_1120&product_id=9049" target="_blank">'Unique'</a> then backed this with some <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=256_653_1120&product_id=9051" target="_blank">'Strong'</a>. Over the top I have heaped a load of <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=4960&search=glossy+accents" target="_blank">Glossy Accents</a>, being careful to stay within the cut area. I love the deep gloss it gives the letter!<br />
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Over the larger image I have used a <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=256_653_1120&product_id=9065" target="_blank">photo overlay</a>, some <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=256_653_1120&product_id=9034" target="_blank">stickers</a> and a wood veneer from the Enchanted collection.<br />
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For the tag in the sketch, I have used one of the new <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=256_653_1120&product_id=9061" target="_blank">'I AM' interactive elements</a>. This pack is full of surprises! And for someone like me (who loves to hide my handwriting) they are perfect!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The tag slides out to reveal journalling. I have altered it by adding some <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=256_653_1120&product_id=9066" target="_blank">stickers</a>.</td></tr>
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I thought a nice way to keep my tag tab from flopping around, would be to adhere an <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=256_653_1120&product_id=9067" target="_blank">'I AM' decorative clip</a> to the page and tuck the tab inside. <br />
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The page is finished off with some stitching, <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=256_653_1120&product_id=9060" target="_blank">enamel dots</a>, <a href="https://www.sassyscrapper.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=256_653_1120&product_id=9063" target="_blank">brads</a>.<br />
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Thank you so much for popping in. I hope you will give the sketches a go!<br />
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The very groovy <a href="http://kraftpluschallenges.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Kraft Plus Challenges</a> 'Retro Recipe' challenge for April is up on the blog, along with loads of inspiring pages from the DT as well as the sponsor designers! Remember to base your projects on a kraft background and then add the following 'ingredients' along with colour from the image</div>
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I have spruced up a large plain shipping tag with some number stamping, which I have stamped with Versamark and then heat set with clear embossing powder. This created a resist effect when I misted my tag with Georgia Peach Color Shine.</div>
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hard to see, but the grey strip has also been repeatedly stamped with
the word 'birthday' and then machine stitched to the kraft base.</div>
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For the silver sprinkling, I have used some foam alphas to create the word 'blow' and cut a piece of birthday cake using my Silhouette Cameo and some glitter cardstock.</div>
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A teensy bit of twine in my tags as well as wrapped around a 3x4 Sn@p card to create the idea of a gift.</div>
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