Pinterst Inspired...

Hello Stamping Friends,

Today at Sisters in Stamping we are focusing on pinterest inspired projects.  I'm sure you all know what Pinterest is and if you don't be sure to head over there after you check out this weeks Fabulous Friday projects.  Basically, I believe Pinterest is the ultimate in electronic hoarding.  You pin all these fabulous ideas (from home décor and cleaning tips to style to crafts to food and everything and anything in between) for you to refer back to later.  I have gotten (and actually used) many of the great ideas that I have "pinned." Today's idea is using fabric. I think I kind of hoard pretty fabric too. Once I get it, I don't want to cut it for fear it won't be "pretty" anymore. Crazy, I know, but it is what it is. (LOL)

 

So today's project also uses my big favorite thing from Stampin' Up!................ the Big Shot.  I use it whenever I can.  This adorable little scissor pouch was made using the petal cone die. (And here's the biggest bonus of all with this project...........................no (yes, I repeat, NO) sewing involved.  Isn't that just the best thing ever?  I used Stampin' Up!'s fabric adhesive to bond the two different fabrics together and then to also keep it sealed closed into the cone shape.  I even put a little of the fabric adhesive under the front flap to keep it in place.

 

I finished it off with some pretty ribbon and a AWESOME fork bow.  Isn't it the perfect touch?  Then I decided to make a cute little charm for my scissors using the fun bottle caps found in the Spring Catalog.  I know it's not easy to see but I stamped a ladybug on cardstock and punched it out. I then filled in the entire bottle cap with crystal effects to seal in the cardstock. I then punched a hole (using our retired crop-a-dile) in the side of the bottle cap and placed a ball and chain through to hang from my scissor handle.

 

Don't forget to head over to Sisters in Stamping to see what Pinterest inspired projects we have to share.

 

Stamping Supplies Used:
Stamps:

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock: Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot, Petal Cone Die, White Satin Ribbon, Fabric Adhesive Sheet, Bottle Cap, Crystal Effects, 1/2" circle punch

Non- Stampin' Up! Items: Hot glue gun and hot glue sticks (for ribbon), retired crop-a-dile, ball and chain

Designer Fabrics - 50% Off, Yes 50% Off

Seamstress or not--you'll love using our high quality Designer Fabric--especially at 50 percent off!

Our Designer Fabric is designed to coordinate with Stampin' Up! inks, paper, and other accessories, and is perfect for adding a stylish touch to traditional paper projects. Available in an extra-wide fat quarters (18" x 26"). Use it for quilting, clothing, home décor, and more!

 

The sale starts today, so get ready to jump into the spring Fabric Frenzy!

• Promotion dates: Monday, March 25-Sunday, March 31, 2013
• Discounted fabric is available on all order types
• No minimum purchase required to receive the discount
• All items are limited quantity at the discounted price; the discount will be removed once the limit is reached

170  126892  Essentials Designer Fabric $29.95  $14.98 
171  126983  Floral District Designer Fabric $9.95  $4.98 
171  126894  Comfort Café Designer Fabric $9.95   $4.98  
171  125411  Summer Smooches Designer Fabric $9.95   $4.98  
171  125412  Twitterpated Designer Fabric $9.95   $4.98  
171  122337  Timeless Portrait Designer Fabric $9.95   $4.98  
171  122336  Beau Chateau Designer Fabric $9.95   $4.98  
171  124066  Spice Cake Designer Fabric $9.95   $4.98  
171  122335  Flirtatious Designer Fabric $9.95   $4.98  
6*    129308  Tea for Two Designer Fabric $9.95   $4.98  
13*  129307  More Amore Designer Fabric $9.95   $4.98

*Spring Catalog
 

The Final 12 Weeks of Christmas Tutorials

Hello Stamping Friends,

Today is the day the final tutorial for the 12 weeks of Christmas is debuted.  I can't believe 12 weeks have gone by already.  I hope you are all right on track with your holiday preparations and if not, just concentrate on the things that really matter most.  Another words, don't sweat the small stuff.

This weeks tutorial is for a fabric stocking garland that is a great addition to any home decor.  You'll want to make several of them to keep for yourself and to give away as gifts.  You will treasure this piece for years to come.

Remember you can buy this tutorial individually or as a complete set of the 12 weeks of Christmas.  click the appropriate link below to purchase the tutorial(s).

Click thebuy now button below if you would like to purchase just this week's tutorial, Fabric Stocking Garland for $3.95.

12 Weeks of Christmas Week 12

Click the buy now button below if you would like to purchase the complete set of 12 tutorials for the 12 Weeks of Christmas for $24.95.

12 Weeks Of Christmas Complete

I hope you are enjoying this Christmas season with your family and friends. Enjoy each and every moment with them.

Another Collage of Projects Awaits You

Hello Stamping Friends,

 

The bountiful sharing continues. Definitely a lot of inspiration for you over the past week. I hope you have found several things that you liked and are ready to make for yourself. I think I have one more day left to share (maybe even two, we shall wait to see).  Today's projects were shared by Maria P. 

 

First up is a bookmark. Who wouldn't want this beautiful art to keep the spot in their favorite book?

 

This is a Thanksgiving card Maria made using fabric as her focal point. Got a pretty piece of fabric laying around, how about using it on a card?

 

This Thanksgiving card she made using a piece of a holiday napkin. How many times have you found a pretty napkin and thought what more can I do with this? Well now here's an idea.

 

And here's another card she used a piece of fabric as her focal point.  The cupcake is fabric.  Love how it goes with this year's hostess set.

 

Maria, thanks for sharing and giving us some out of the box ideas.

12 Weeks of Christmas - Week 2 No Sew Fabric Bag

Hello stamping friends,

 

It's time for the week 2 tutorial for the 12 weeks of Christmas.  This week's project is a no-sew fabric bag with a matching floral pin.  Yes, I said, no-sew.  It's true, this beauty was created with just a hot glue gun. Who doesn't love a pretty bag?  This would be a great winter bag for you to carry those extra items you need to tote along or it would make a wonderful gift for someone. This week's tutorial is complete with instructions and over 25 pictures to help you complete this bag on your own.

 

 

Remember you can purchase this individual project tutorial for $3.95

 

12 Weeks of Christmas Week 2

 

 

Or you can purchase all 12 weeks for a discounted price of $24.95. As each tutorial is released it will be automatically sent to you if you purchase the complete set.

12 Weeks Of Christmas Complete $24.95

Yo- yo for You

Hello Stamping Friends,

 

Don't forget final day for my special sale. See below for the link for all the information. You don't want to miss out on this, especially if you are getting ready to make your Christmas cards and need your materials to finish them.

 

Today's project was shared at one of my demonstrator meetings by a downline member, Lucia.  She brought this project for all of us to make.  We had to sew (gasp!) the flower on the tag.  The flower is called a yoyo in the sewing world. It's a circle of fabric cut with the big shot and stitched around the edges. You pull the edges of the thread until it gathers and makes this cute flower.

 

 

I love when members of my team share their talents with the rest of the team at our monthly demonstrator get togethers. We always learn new things from each other. We are a team!

 

Stamping Supplies Used:

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Old Olive
Accessories: Big Shot, Circle dies, two tags die, blossom builder punch, satin ribbon, brights buttons hemp (now retired) and glue dots.

 

Okay, today is the day. The final day of my special promotion just for you, my loyal supporter.  Click HERE for all the details that were posted on Thursday.

Gettin' Ready for Valentine's

This week at Sisters in Stamping we are showing you some Valentine treat ideas.  Valentine's Day is only a little over 2 weeks away so it is time to start thinking of what you want to make for your special

Sweetheart(s).Chocolate always comes to my mind for Valentine's day (of course, it comes to mind anytime I want it too, lol)

This week I used a small mason jar as the starting point for my special treat.  It is filled with red, pink & white peanut M&M's. I then cut a circle (small cereal bowl size, yes, I put the bowl on the fabric and cut away) from the one design of the twitterpated fabric found in the Occasions Mini Catalog using pinking shears.  I placed the metal flat lid on top of the jar then the fabric and then put the metal collar over the fabric to close the treat.

I cut four little hearts using the framelits dies and 2 hearts from batting. I sewed the hearts together (fabric, batting, fabric) and then sewed them onto a piece of white grosgrain ribbon.

To finish off the treat, I used the cherry cobbler dazzling details  to outline the hearts and add some polka dots  to the lid of the jar. I also added one dot to the ribbon that hearts are "hanging" from to look like a brad that is holding it on.

Don't forget to check out the Sisters in Stamping blog for more Valentine treats ideas. Thanks for stopping by.

What can I do with that great Stampin' Up! Fabric??????

Have you asked that before?  Well hopefully after the projects this week on Sisters in Stamping you will have a few ideas to start crafting with the great Stampin' Up! fabric that coordinates with so many other accessories.

I used the Flirtatious Designer Fabric for my project.  I made this adorable flower pot that is filled with ink pens.  Each flower stem is an ink pen that you can use.  Isn't it just an adorable accent for any desk?  Don't care for the pink and purple, change out the fabric to whatever your liking.

Each ink pen is wrapped in floral tape and the circle poof flower is attached at the top.  I used a piece of 1/2" scallop dots old olive ribbon as the "leaves" on the stem of the flower.

Just a close up of the top of the flowers.  The flowers are 16 circles folded in half and then half again and stitched together. You do 8 at a time and then hot glue to "halves" together to make a full round flower.

I finished the flower pot off with the 1 1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon in Melon Mambo tied around the rim and knotted. A great little touch, in my opinion.  You can even take it a step further and add a cute tag to the ribbon if you are making it for a gift.

And lastly is this week's blog candy.  Remember to leave a comment over on the Sisters in Stamping blog to be entered into the drawing for this month's blog candy.  5 chances to win because there are 5 Friday's in September.  Leave a comment under each week's posting for all your chances.