Paper Trimmer.

My original paper cutter ( a smaller version of this cutter) has been put out of action. After 10 years of papercutting service my little cutter has cut his last piece of paper. RIP. I loved my fiskars cutter so much that I have upgraded to the larger size to accomodate 12"x12" papers also. I have another paper cutter in stock at the moment so let me know it you are needing to lay an old cutter to rest. Now I love my new cutter as much as my old one.

Try this....

......tip I found in a stamping and card making magazine. It will highlight your stamped image.


Step 1. Stamp your favourite flourish stamp.
Step 2. Take your gel pen and draw around the edge of the stamped image.
Step 3. Take a look at your finished product. Try it on different coloured papers with different coloured gel pens.

Have fun with this simple tip. Here is the card that I made using this tip.

Funky house card

With all the "funky houses" around on blogs. I thought that I would have a go at making a "funky house". This card is super easy to make. I used up card scraps and added some "doodles" to set it all off. I added a few buttons for dimension. Have a go in your favourite colours......

Having Trouble Thinking of Card Ideas for Males....

Step 1....Go through your left over bits of paper and pull out all your offcuts of browns and blacks. (You can arrange your's in an orderly manner or throw them all out on the table like I have done in the pic.)

Step 2....Gather some matching ribbons, a few washers, a sentiment stamp a punch or 2.

Step 3....Lay the strips onto white card, cut to length and attach with super tape.

Step 4....Add a little distressing with some Walnut Stain distress ink to tie it all in.

This is great for using up all those strips that you cut off other projects. They are super easy and I think they look effective.

Have fun Crafting

Gayle

Today....

....at sunset I went down to the creek with intentions of getting a nice sunset with the gum trees lapping in the water. K and I did take some nice shots before the camera battery went flat. (Story of my life!!!) So here is one of the nice shots that we got. It is very peaceful at sunset looking over the water. (Well it would have been if I didn't have K wanting to explore the length of the creek)
Back on the subject of craft now........

I was asked to make a card for a work colleague that is leaving soon. This is what I have come up with.
I have folded over the ribbon for added interest.

This card was made using the green at heart range from basic grey.... the design/layout is a replica of one I saw in a magazine.

Some simple scrapping.....which works great for pictures of boys.

Have a crafty weekend.

Gayle

Recycle.....

.....Using something that is going to be thrown out makes you feel good when you can use it later after a few simple alterations..... in this case a bit of double sided tape, ribbons and a few buttons. How easy is that. All your old tins from your tin fruit to your tins of tuna can be used. What you will need is a can opener that leaves a smooth edge rather than a sharp edge.

The brown tin I am not yet sure what I will do with it just yet, but the tin in the bottom picture is my craft table scrap bin. It is bright so that no one can miss it (no excuse for making a mess on my scrapping table).

I use the buttons to cover up the ribbon joins. I have made some more of these but covered in paper and embellished for my girls rooms. One daughter places her hair bands and clips in them and the other maybe a rock collection one day or something just as important the next day.....
Have fun creating these tins.

Back again....

....camera is recharged.I have also added a few black and white cards.

Don't forget you can decorate your envelopes with any leftover puched shapes and few wavy lines.....

Bust your stash....

Well it could take some of us a while this way (depending on the size of your stash).....but it is a great way to get rid of those small pieces of leftover bazzill. I love bazzill and I don't like throwing any away, and this is fun too.

I gather up some coordinating colours.......... punch out some of your favourite shapes.......add some dots, lines, swirls or circles.....attach them on your card.........Don't forget to make a few at a time. This will save you heaps of time and it is a good idea to have a few spare cards on hand for that unexpected event.

Go on have a go this is a fun way to use up some scrap card.

Gayle
PS I was going to show another card made the same way but with a stamped greeting but the camera was wanting a recharge. Will try to do this later. Enjoy these for now. If you make any using this idea I would love to see what you come up with. Please send me an email with piccy attached. I think I will go and have a play around with the colour theme "Black and White" and see what I can come up with.

I have...

changed a few things around here not sure if you would have noticed. I think that the orange brings out more of my personality.LOL
Enjoy the bright things in life.

Back again...playing with buttons

I have cleaned out my scrappin area, sorted out my buttons, rearranged things and made a few things. I love school holidays. I seem to have so much more time for the things that I want to get done and enjoy doing. Below is an easy bracelet to make, all you have to do is string on your favourite coloured buttons onto some stretchy elastic cord and tie off the end and there you have it. ONE BUTTON BRACELET.

....or TWO BUTTON BRACLETS. (I can't show you the third one yet)

This is my favouite. A black and white button teacup. (Thanks to Debra for the teacup.) The black and white striped round beads come off an old necklace that was ever so chunky that I could not wear it as a necklace so it went into this creation.

Danger Zone......Some more playing with buttons was required here.

This one is made in the colours for R's bedroom. It already has a loving home.

This one is so funky and bright.