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Monday, August 8, 2011

How To: Yarn Wreath (Part 1: the wreath)

So... This is Part 1 of my fun yarn wreath! I love this project! Seriously... It's not that difficult, and looks AMAZING when it's finished. Once it's all finished... It's also not that expensive. The project does take awhile, and this is really the most time consuming part. More so, if you're kind of particular like me... :)

Step One: Gather your supplies. I have a foam wreath ($4.99 from JoAnn's), some grey yarn (acrylic, but you could use anything, wool might 'felt' better at the end of the project!), and some stick pins (I snagged these out of my MIL's garage sale).

Step Two: Find a starting point. I would suggest that you avoid the 'seam' that is located on the foam wreath. Not because it's the biggest deal, but more because it's kind of annoying to start there... The yarn would snag on the seam. Use a stick pin to jab the yarn onto the wreath.

Step Three: Just start wrapping. There really is no science to this. I suggest popping in a movie, or watching a show while you are working on this... It takes awhile. I think this one in particular took about 2 hours. Let's put it this way, I watched a few DVR'd shows!!

Step 4: After you've wrapped a section, tighten up the wrapped area. I just twisted the yarn tighter, then wrapped more, tightened, etc.

Step 5: When you need to... Use another pin to keep the yarn tight.

Step 6: Keep working. Seriously, it takes awhile!!

Step 7: When I was at the end, I simply wrapped everything fairly tight, and used the beginning piece of yarn as my tie off spot. I made a double knot, where I could also use this area to hang the wreath if I wanted to.

Step 8: Totally optional, but I prefer to make my yarn wreath look more 'felted'. I took this neatly rowed yarn... And rubbed it really hard to make it look more like this...

It's just that little extra touch that I feel makes it more special. I think next time, I'm going to use wool yarn in order to create a truly felted look.

Thanks for looking at my wreath! Stay tuned for how I love to decorate these wreaths!!!
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More Authentique!! A Card and a Layout!

I am loving Authentique!! I continued my love affair with a simple blank card. I took some of the 6x6 pad, some kraft paper, a found ribbon (I have NO idea where it came from...) and two stick pins. One was from my lovely friend Elizabeth, and one is just from the sewing section of one of the big box stores!

I really loved Authentique when it came to this layout. I used one of Kristy Lee's fantastic sketches from www.scrapbooksteals.com This one is from the Topaz club!

I changed a few things, used a square photo, some gray satin ribbon, and some yellow inked edges. I really liked how both the 12x12 sheets, and the 6x6 pages worked fantastically in sync to create a layout that both I, and my husband love. I created it using a picture that I really wanted to use, but couldn't find the right paper to really complement it. I also used my husband's point-of-view for the journalling. Not my normal forte, but it fits with the photograph.

I really enjoyed this layout, as well as all of the lovely paper that I was able to use in it. And those journalling stickers are GENIUS!!!
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I LOVE Authentique!!!

I saw the first few sneaks of Authentique before CHA, but was even more amazed by them once I actually played with the papers! I couldn't find the brand in my personal LSS, but my friend Karen lovingly snagged me a few sheets of paper, a 6x6, and some of the embellishments from an LSS that she knew about. They are all from the Blissful line. So far... I'm in love!!

This card uses some of the 6x6 pad, some lovely satin ribbon in a matching gray, one of the Authentique embellishment sayings that I stapled for emphasis, and some iRock bling!

I used some more of the 6x6 pad (love that thing!), another Authentique quote, a Martha Stewart punch, and some paper raffia that I untwisted and tied into two 'double bows'. Of course i had to add some more bling (Theresa Collins that my lovely swap box partner sent me!).

I actually used the cover of the 6x6 pad for this card... It worked perfectly! I then added strips of the regular paper, edge punched part of it, added a diecut sentiment and fleur-de-lis and a button.

I really love this look! I love seeing all of the different patterns together. This is a combo of both regular papers and 6x6 pieces. The circles are all pop-dotted, and then I added bling, a button, diecut and twine for fun. Just to add more interest, I matted the dots in black, pearl cream and pearl pink paper. I also used the saying stickers from Authentique!

I kind of really like this one! I used the raffia twine for more color against the 6x6 papers. I then used the saying that is actually on the bottom of each 12x12 sheet, then pop dotted an Authentique quote. I also added a little Glossy Accents for more definition.

I used both the 12x12 and 6x6 papers, wove them together, stamped my sentiment and added bling!

This is a great way to use up scraps! I took a few of all of the papers, added a ribbon, stamped my sentiment and then pop-dotted it! I also inked the edges of the sentiment.

Well... I'm 7 cards down in my 100 projects until I can purchase scrappy items again... I'm becoming a powerhouse. I also have 2 layouts that I will hopefully debut tomorrow or Tuesday. I have to get a few photographs printed first :)
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Vacations and Seminars...

Last week, I was at a seminar in San Diego with little time to breathe... This week, on vacay.

So... This means no blogging. :)
But I am sneaking papercrafting supplies with me!! Pin It

Monday, August 1, 2011

Two Prince Bakery Theater: 400 Facebook Fans Celebration, The Twinery Giveawa...

Two Prince Bakery Theater: 400 Facebook Fans Celebration, The Twinery Giveawa...:

Make sure that you go to 2Princes blog for your chance to win some fantastic Twinery (LOVE!) twine!!! Pin It

Saturday, July 30, 2011

100 Projects...

I just agreed to making 100 projects before I made any more purchases. While I don't really 'need' anything... It's always fun to buy.

Rules are:
Glue doesn't count. Without glue... I couldn't make anything...
EDIT: 3 Cards =1 project (I talked T down!!!)
Layouts can be 1 page or 2 page... Depends on the sketch or layout.

Other than that... It's 100 projects....

I'm excited for the challenge. I have most everything I need. We will see how it goes :) Pin It

Monday, July 25, 2011

MWM 51, 52 and Sapphire!!

Here are my layouts for Sapphire!! I finally finished the last few that I was working on. I also added the next two layouts to round out my 52 for 52 weeks for ScrapbookSteals' Mid-Week Mojos! I know! 52 layouts in 52 weeks, plus challenges, and additional layouts!! That's a lot of scrapping... No wonder I have so much stuff!!

Enjoy!

MWM 31: Ho, Ho, Ho!