Sew Fun

To showcase the Vintage Sewing Machine die by Die-Versions, I decided to create a small box to hold some basic sewing supplies and I based it on this tutorial (although I made mine slightly smaller).

To start off, I die cut the sewing machine from white cardstock and then "colored" it with various embossing powders from Sparkle N Sprinkle: Black Detail, Red Apple, Silver Detail, and my own concoction of Red Apple, Daffodil, and Tangy Tangerine mixed together for the thread.  The handle and the spool were colored with Copics.   A scrap of fabric was also added, just for fun.

To add dimension and raise it, I used one of my favorite techniques - die cut it from fun foam and glue it to the back of the die cut.  That way there's no fussing around those small openings, trying to make sure none of the dimensional foam shows through.  Quick and easy!!

I also wanted some sort of border for the front of the box, so I die cut the spool and thread part of the die several times and then cut off the parts I didn't want.  I also heat embossed it with my own mixture.



Lace was added to the front cover and along the sides and some (old) alpha chips by Doodlebug Design were added to the front as well.

Be sure to check out what the rest of the team is creating with the latest Die-Versions Vintage release.

Dog Days of Summer

The challenge starting at Pattie's Creations today is to use an Animal or Insect in your project.  I decided to use Dog Days of Summer because I thought the bassett hound was so darn cute!

The image is colored with Copic markers, cut out with Spellbinders' Grand Large Labels, and matted onto We R Memory Keepers designer paper cut with Grand Labels Twenty Three.  The polka dotted papers are from Doodlebug Designs and the red stripe paper is from Creative Memories.  I added twine to show the fan was blowing and around the computer generated sentiment.  Glossy Accents was added to the sunglasses, the sentiment, and the ice cold drink.


Now it's time for you to show us your Animal or Insect project.  If you don't have any, there are lots to choose from at Pattie's Esty store.   Stay cool y'all!

Copics used: E000, E00, E02, E23, E37, E49   E71    YR16, YR09   FB2, B29, Y02, Y06, Y13, YR27, YR28, YR15   YR07, YR23, Y35   BG0000, BG000, BG10, BG32   YR16, YR18

Flu Bu Monster

Time for a new Digi Makeover Challenge and this week's challenge is to add dimension.

Poor FluBu Monster from Paper Makeup Stamps was an easy choice for this challenge.  I printed the image twice so I cut fussy cut out various portions of the image.  The blanket is actually layered at different heights, as is the ice bag on his head.  Spellbinders' (Deckled Rectangles - large) was used to cut the image out.  The matting was cut with Grand Labels Twenty Three.  A piece of netting from a potato bag was added for additional dimension and texture.  I also added some Glossy Accents to his eyes because everyone knows that when you're sick as a dog (or monster in this case), you have glassy looking eyes.  Distress Ink (tumbled glass) was used to create the background.

Head on over to the Digi Makeover Challenge blog and upload your project showing dimension.  Just remember to use a digi and to follow this week's theme.  Please welcome this week's guest designer, Zenita Smith (aka ScrappinwithZ).  Don't forget to visit the rest of the team to see what they've come up with too.

Copics used: YG00, YG01, YG11, E84, E87, E77    BG10, R14, R17   V22, V25, V28, colorless blender

Summertime, summertime

Challenge #48 from Pattie's Creations is Summer Time.  What better way to cool down on a hot summer day than to enjoy a nice slice of watermelon?  I remember sitting on my grandmother's back steps and spitting out the seeds onto the ground.  Luckily, we didn't have any ants wanting to join us - at least I don't remember any :-).

The image was printed twice so I could add dimension to the slice of watermelon.  Copic markers were used to color the image and cut using a Spellbinders' die.  The base card is from Doodlebug Design and the sentiment is a rubber stamp from Unity Stamps.  I've had the little ants in my stash forever.

Go check out what refreshing summer time creations the rest of the design team has made just for you and then upload your own creation.  you'll have two weeks and you can use either a rubber or digital stamp.   Be sure to visit Pattie's Esty store to see all the wonderful images she has too.

Copics used: G05, G07, G19, G28    BV29    G20, G21    R32, R35

Tiny Dancer

The Digi Makeover Challenge for this week is to use a critter.  There are several to choose from  at Paper Makeup Stamps.  After much debate, I decided on Lucy Mouse.

After coloring her with my Copic markers, the 80's song "Tiny Dancer" by Elton John popped into my head and, as they say, the rest is history.  The background mats were cut using Scrap-Mart's Label 1 dies (#3,4,5) and the largest and smallest embossed with a Cuttlebug embossing folder (hounds tooth) and the middle panel was white cardstock spritzed with Walnut Ink.  The tiles are from Doodlebug Design and are in various shades of lavender, the tiny rick rack is from Really Reasonable Ribbon, and the card base is from Basic Grey.

I can't wait to see what type of Critter you use to enter the challenge.  You have one week to upload your critter to the Digi Makeover Challenge blog.  Don't forget: 1) it must be a digi image; 2) follow this week's theme; 3) if you use a Paper Makeup Stamp digi image, the winner's prize will be larger; and 4) be sure to visit the rest of the team to see what critters they have used to inspire you (not required, but we'd all love it if you left us comments :-) telling us what you think.)

Copics used: R81, C1, C2    V04, V05