Today I wanted to share a venture that I'm taking on this winter - sewing with the Big Shot. I have purchased all my fabric and am ready to dive in! Here is the stack of material I will be dealing with in the coming weeks.
We spent the day fixing up our newly renovated basement. The kids love their new space. My space got a little makeover too! I will show you once I get it straightened out!
Hope you had a lovely Valentine's Day!
Here is a great project made using the Big Shot and felt. I used wool felt for the basket itself because it's a little heavier and made the basket sturdier. I got this idea from Erika Martin. I used the Baskets and Blooms Bigz die to make the basket and then the heart from the original Movers and Shapers to make the heart. I just stitched it with embroidery thread and that was it. The little tabs on the base make it really easy to sew - I just used one stitch per tab.
If you like to sew or have tried something different with the Big Shot and fabric - leave me a comment. I will randomly draw one name on Monday to receive my new tutoial (available for purchase Monday) with instructions on making yesterday's box.
I have to say this was a fun card to make. I just kept adding things and it suddenly came together. Leave me a comment to tell me what you think.
Did you wonder how I got perfectly matched Pretty in Pink thread in the buttons? It's cardstock. I trimmed it off the side of some scrap and then used it like thread. Sometimes it takes a couple of tries because it's so thin - but it's worth it!
Here is a closeup:
Have a great day!
Sorry this is so late - had the day off of work and you know how that goes. A few errands took forever! I have to admit one of them was to go to the fabric store and get lots of goodies to share in the next few weeks. I think you're going to love them. I got candy sticks and vases to show you next week - what do you think I will do with them?
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Today's card has NO stamping! I used the Pennant Die to make the triangles and the scallop at the top of the card - so cute! Then I just ran a scrap of Regal Rose through the Big Shot again using the Heart Embosslit and wrapped the whole thing with Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon. You can grab the scallop and pull the notecard out of the triangle holder. I used the glittered DSP from Sending Love behind it. Click on the picture to enlarge. Leave a comment and tell me what you think - would you like to try this layout in an upcoming class?
Join me to stamp these cute Build a Bear cards. I can't wait to show you how fun this product line is. Everything works together - the stamps, dies and embosslits. Please register by January 29 to make sure I have enough materials for you. The cost for this class is $15. Please click here to register and pay for your class. You can also send a check - all the information and pictures are right there!
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Here is a cute box we made at the FREE Stamp Class on Friday night. We used the Matchbox Bigz Die to make the box and top. Then we used the new Send with Love DSP, With All My Heart stamp set and Epoxy Brads to make the centerpiece. We had a great time and everyone loved the new catalogs! Take a moment to look at them and see if you agree.
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THis is one of my first BEAR cards - I used the new Build A Bear dies for the Big Shot. They are so cute! I wish I had kids that would still enjoy these. I can't wait until my neice and nephews' birthdays roll around this year - I am all set.
The Designer Paper is new from the Holiday Mini to coordinate with the Build a Bear stamps and dies.
Have a great day!
This is a quick note I've been using for a few weeks now. I just change the greeting to suit my needs. Went together really quick with the Big Shot - love that machine!
Have a great day!
