My French Beauties!

Hello Scrappers!

As promised, here are my French Country Beauties! (Please forgive the picture positions.  For the life of me, I could not get these things to line up right.)



Aren't they beautiful!

Thanks for the tag fellow scrappers!  And thanks to Laura for all the hard work!



LD French Tag Swap

Hello Scrappers!

My LD French tags are here!  I will get some pictures up tomorrow.  Some of the names on both sets have only Ustream names.  I would love to thank each of you.  So if you look in, please send me an email if I don't catch you on Ustream.  I have a hard time watching Laura and reading the chat, so I tend to not sign in and just watch Laura.  What can I say, mutiltasking like that is not my best trait....

Both the French and Grunge tags turned out to be awesome!  You guys did a great job!

I AmOne Super Happy Camper Tonight!

Feeling Blue-So Sharing to Cheer Myself Up

Hello Scrappers,

I am feeling a little down today.  So...I thought why not share what I made and gave to my Mom on Mother's Day.  I would love to take credit for the idea, but I can't.  This is my version of Laura Dennison's Vintage Suitcase Mini.  I was too lazy to make the suitcase, so I found a smaller suitcase in a second hand store for less than $10.  It had some damage to it, but I just felt that added to the "Vintage" feel.  The paper cover on the inside was coming apart, so I did repaper the inside (which ended up being more of a chore than I thought it would be).  I then made a "larger" mini (Basic Grey Papers and some odds and ends from other lines) for mom's Ireland trip. 

Before:                                                                         After:



For details on Laura's Mini, Visit:  Laura's Mini

Mini:

This is an envelope mini with one of Laura's "Stack The Deck" binding methods.

Inside of Suitcase:













As my dad pointed out to me when I was so excitedly showing this to him, "You got the pocket on crooked."...Thanks dad for that encouragement.  The inside top is taken straight from Laura's.  I cannot take credit for it at all.  Well, I did the cutting and staining...  ;)  If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.

LD Tag Swap Grunge is in!

Hello Scrappers!

A couple of months ago I joined a tag swap.  I did two groups.  One had a French County Theme and the other was a Grunge Theme.  The hostess was wonderful to put up with what she did (there were a lot of tags)!  I wanted to take a moment and show off the ones I got back.  I think I was dumb and forgot to take pictures of mine.  I can't find any on my camera.  And I have to admit.  I am in an organizing mode right now so finding the ones I kept for myself...Well you can imagine.

Anyways, to the good stuff.  Sorry in advance for quality of pics.  I will try to get better ones with sunlight this weekend.  Here are my pretties!!!

 

 

 

Quilted Squares

Hello Scrappers,

Sorry this took so long to get up.  I have been working OT AND working hard to get my taxes done. 

Ok, on to the quilted squares….

Items you will need for this project include:

4 pages of 12x12 paper

16 pieces of 3”x3” squares (this can be cut from scrap paper)

ATG or over adhesive

Glue (Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive is what I recommend)

Scissors

Ruler

Pen/Pencil

Paper cutter

Circle punch

Score Board

I tried to coordinate the colors in the squares so that the overall look was more cohesive.

Step One:

Decide on the “look” you wish for the wish to create for your QS.  Layout the 3” squares in the pattern you want on a 12x12 sheet.  Attach the squares using adhesive of your choice.

Step Two:

Cut the following pieces from one of the 12x12 sheets:  2 each 1”x12” and 2 ea 1 ½”x12”.  Score these length wise at every ½”. 

This will give you two long “V” shaped “hinges” and two “Z” shaped “hinges”.  These hinges will allow you to fully utilize a 4”x6” picture matt.

IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO CREATE THE HINGES PROCEED TO STEP THREE.

Step Three:

Measure and draw a line down the middle of one 12x12 sheet.  Turn sheet 90 degrees and measure and draw a line 4” from the edges.  This should create 2 lines that are perpendicular to your first line.  See picture for details.

Step Four:

Punch half a circle using the circle punch at each 4x6 slot to allow for you to pull the tags out easier.

Step Five:

IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO CREATE THE HINGES, APPLY GLUE TO THE EDGES AND ALONG THE SECOND AND THRID DRAWN LINES THEN PRECEDE TO STEP SEVEN.

Run glue along the edge and drawn lines.  Put the two “V” hinges at the top and bottom.  Place the “Z” hinges on the second and third drawn lines.  Apply a small amount of glue on the hinges where they intersect the first drawn line.  This will keep the tags from being pushed in too far.  TIP:  Use paper clips to help you hold the hinges in place as the glue dries.

Step Six:

Apply glue along the top “V” hinge and the First drawn line between the two top hinges.  Attach the 12x12 sheet with the 3” squares to the top hinge.  Make sure that edges are even when laying the 3” 12x12 sheet down.  DO NOT APPLY GLUE TO ALL HINGES AND DOWN THE FIRST DRAWN LINE.  WORK IN STAGES TO KEEP IT FROM GETTING MESSY.  (Listen to the voice of experience.  I did this the first time and it was a MESS!)  Continue applying glue and attaching the 3” 12x12 sheet.  TIP:  Use paper clips to hold both 12x12 sheets together as they dry.  DO NOT use a lot of glue as it may get in areas you don’t want it to.

Step Seven:

IF YOU USED THE HINGES CONTINUE TO STEP EIGHT.

Apply glue along the top edge and down the first drawn line until you get to the second drawn line.  Attach the 12x12 sheet with the 3” squares to the top edge.  Make sure that edges are even when laying the 3” 12x12 sheet down.  DO NOT APPLY GLUE TO ALL LINES AT ONCE.  WORK IN STAGES TO KEEP IT FROM GETTING MESSY.  (Listen to the voice of experience.  I did this the first time and it was a MESS!)  Continue applying glue to the drawn lines and bottom edge, attaching the 3” 12x12 sheet as you go.  TIP:  Use paper clips to hold both 12x12 sheets together as they dry.  DO NOT use a lot of glue as it may get in areas you don’t want it to.

Step Eight:

Take the third 12x12 sheet and cut it into six 4”x6” rectangles.

Step Nine:

Once the glue is dry, you can begin to “decorate the front”.  Visit my previous posts to get ideas.  And remember, ANYTHING GOES!  If you want you can also punch ½ circles in the front 3” 12x12 sheet as well or leave it solid.

Feel free to email me with any questions you might have. 

Happy quilting!