Posted on August 17, 2010 by crazydaisy
Making your own stencils or masks
By Kelly Hansen
I’ve always been one to try different techniques on my pages to make them interesting. One of the things I like using is scrapbooking mask by Tim Holtz,and Heidi Swapp. Unfortunately, some people are afraid to try them because they can be expensive.
This month I got creative. Using my Cricut machine (picture above) I cut my very own custom stencil. I cut out the days of the week just the way I wanted them displayed on my layout.
Using the negative space of the stencil, I taped down all 4 sides so It wouldn’t slide around when using my paint. I also glued down the negative space of the letters. Using the paint (you can also use glimmer mist, inks) I painted (picture above) over the days of the week.
This is what the finished product looks like (picture above). Making your own stencil/mask allows you to be creative in so many ways. This was a great way to accent my title without having to use big letters from a alphabet set. Here’s the finished layout:
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Posted on July 27, 2010 by crazydaisy
Get in on the flower frenzy
By Kelly Hansen
Have you noticed the trend of flowers on projects lately? I have, and I’m loving it. When it comes to embellishments I’m always looking for something different, cute, and easy to make. Take a look at this layout made with handmade tissue paper flowers I made. It was so quick and easy!
This is what you’ll need:
- 3 to 4 sheets of white or color tissue paper
- pencil
- scissors
Step 1:
With all sheets together in a stack, free hand the shape and size you would like (photo below). I made 3 different sizes for more dimension.
Step 2: Holding all sheets in hand, cut out your flowers (photo below).
Step 3: You’re going to wad up each flower shape individually. This helps create that textured look.
Step 4: Now layer your flowers. Add button, brad, or any other embellishment to the center of your flower.
** To give your tissue flowers a different look you can ink, glimmer mist or even paint your tissue paper before starting***
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Posted on July 7, 2010 by crazydaisy
I’m taking another class. This one is called “Love Your Pictures, Love Your Pages.” It’s from Shimelle and you can find the class here. The class is a hybrid of photography and scrapbooking. It focuses on taking better pictures that you’ll love … which means you’ll love your scrapbooking pages more as a result.
Before the class started, we were given a challenge to take a spontaneous photo. We were told to take a photo in the next five minutes. And at that moment, Shelby walked into my room and had a meltdown. So, I took a picture of her meltdown! I’m sure she hated me at the moment, but I am so glad I have this photo. I take all sorts of happy photos, but we aren’t always happy, right?
The class prompt for the second day had us taking pictures of flowers. Here’s my favorite from that prompt. Finding flowers in Arizona can be tough. If I would have had more time and was feeling better (I have an ear infection right now), I would have found a flowering cactus to shoot, which is my absolute favorite desert image.
These photos, like most of them, were taken on my point and shoot or my iPhone (I take a lot of iPhone pictures). I’m getting a fancy camera this month!!! Woo hoo! I can’t wait. I hope when I get the new camera my pictures will be even better.
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Posted on July 7, 2010 by crazydaisy
Save the date mini book
By Grace Tolman
The cute JBS mini book that came in the main kit was adorable to say the least.
The idea of making a “save the date” book out of it was inspired by the Glitz sticker, the number paper and the stars.
Since dates are numbers, I decided to use the number paper to cover my front and back pages. I then used the save the date sticker as my title tag.
In the inside front page, I used some of the Pink Paislee stickers to add birthdays and then cut out a star from the GCD Studios paper.
In the back page I added another journaling sticker and hand wrote a little “note for me”.
This mini came together pretty fast and the best part of this project- it’s small enough that I can tow it in my purse and NEVER, EVER forget a birthday, anniversary or any other special dates ever again. *wink*
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Posted on July 6, 2010 by crazydaisy
Paint By Number: 5 Easy Ways to Use Paint on Your Layouts
By Amy Kingsford
Paint is a fun way to bring a bit of contrasting texture and color to your layouts, if your motivated to punch up your layouts then give these few tips a try:
1. Create our own spray mist by just adding water!
Combine some acrylic paint and distilled water in a small misting bottle … shake and spray, for a glimmer try using a metallic paint!
2. Get Edgy and add a fun border to your pages.
For a subtle effect use a dry brush and take long strokes across the edges of your page; For a bolder look try sponging a bit of paint around the edges.
3. Use a stencil or mask for layouts that are paint PERFECT.
Use masking tape to secure your stencil or mask to your surface and then paint over it to create your design.
4. Drop it or dab it on for a controlled messy look!
Using a bit of toilet paper, dip it into your paint then transfer it to your paper by letting it drip or by actually smudging it onto your lo. For more dramatic splatters with the same amount of control, try using an eyedropper.
5. Use paint to create fun backgrounds and mats.
Stroke your paint directly onto your background for a dynamic textured mat.
Looking for more fun ideas for using paint on your layouts…check out all of the painted perfection available for your inspiration from my favorite artsy scrapper: Dina Wakley!
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Posted on June 21, 2010 by crazydaisy
Souvenirs Envelope
By Grace Tolman
The cute clear envelopes that the Kaiser stickers and die cuts came in was not going to be passed up without getting altered.
In the kit, I got a sheet that had a packing list on it and I liked the pictures of the transportation symbols. I loved it and the idea of a souvenir envelope came to mind.
I used some papers, letter stickers and the cut out transportation symbols in the front of my envelope. I also added the lace and a charm to the envelope.
This can be a cute and “useful” addition to any travel bag.
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Posted on June 18, 2010 by crazydaisy
How to make ruffle ribbon flowers
By Kelly Hansen
Every month we get these awesome kits in the mail. After playing around with my kit, I always have leftover embellishments. The one thing I hate to see is good product just sitting around in a little baggie. Not sure what to do with these little pieces you get in those kits????
Well, check this out! I took some ribbon I had laying around, added it to the June mini kit and went to work on some ruffle ribbon flowers.
You will need:
*needle & coordinating thread
*ribbon (about 10″)
1. With a needle and thread (or you can use a sewing machine) sew a simple basting stitch along one edge (photo above).
2. When you have sewed all the way to the end, pull the thread tight. The fabric will ruffle up (photo above).
3. Stitch the two ends together to make a complete circle (photo above). If you want, you can repeat this process with another pattern of ribbon. Adding layers is beautiful (photo below).
4. Trim off your threads and finish your flower. Dress the center of your flower up with beads, jewels or even buttons (photo below). I used all the leftover embellishments from June mini kit.
Here are all the ruffle flowers I made:
Take a look at the layout I made with these adorable little flowers. The layout is so simple and sweet!!
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Posted on June 11, 2010 by crazydaisy
Creative Uses for Product Packaging
By Amy Kingsford
Are you one of those scrapbookers that keep your packaging from companies like Kaiser Craft and Prima, simply because their packaging (like their products), are simply too beautiful not to use! I know I am! If not, or if you’re searching for some more creative ways to use your packaging you may want to give some of these ideas a try!
Try creating your very own designer tag from a product sales tag—simply cover the parts of the tag you may not want to show (i.e. the price or the collection name by adding small elements ) and let the parts of the tag you admire, shine through! Like the Devonshire Collection tag included with this month’s Kaiser Craft stickers.
I absolutely love using my leftover plastic packaging from charms, brads, etc for mini disposable palettes. The small wells are perfect for one time use on small projects or most can be easily washed and re-used if you are so inclined.
Prima’s packaging is just as beautiful as their products and makes for great photo mats and frames. You may have to strategically place a few items to cover up manufacturer information but this packaging’s rich colors and die cut designs make it hard to throw away!
In this month’s kit Kaiser Craft’s stickers come packaged plastic zip pouches that can be easily stored in a binder. Once you’ve used up these beautiful stickers, why not put this purposeful packaging to use. There is a number of scrapbooking supplies that could be stored in these wonderful pouches or get a head start on back-to-school shopping and give them to your children to store their school supplies in!
If you only have a half of the packaging as is the case with this month’s beautiful Fabric Covered Buttons by Prima…then no worries, use them as a journaling strip or tab! The scalloped edge and bright color are sure to capture your audience’s attention and direct them to what you have to say!
There are so many uses for your packaging…hopefully these ideas will not only inspire you to use every last bit of the pretties that show up in your monthly kit, but will also encourage you to search for more fun ways to sue your product packaging in your layouts!
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Posted on May 28, 2010 by crazydaisy
Layout Tutorial
By Katie Turner
Here’s a tutorial I created based on the layout I made using the sketch from Sketch Inspiration!
1. Choose your background paper. I chose to use the beautiful My Mind’s Eye Life Stories Roses patterned paper (probably my favorite sheet in the May kit!). Then, position your photos where you want the frames to be in the end. Since I used a sketch at Sketch Inspiration, my positioning is based on that. I used vertical photos instead of horizontal, though, and also used 2×3 instead of larger sizes.
2. With a pencil, mark the paper where the corners of the photos meet it. Set the photos aside.
3. Using a paper piercer or an X-Acto knife (my weapon of choice), poke small holes through the marks you created in the previous step.
4. Turn your paper over. Using a ruler or a straight edge and your pencil, connect the holes. They will match the dimensions of your pictures, so when I was finished, I had two 2×3 rectangles in the exact place I’d positioned my photos earlier — just on the back of the paper.
5. Using a scalloped template (whether it’s something like I used or a punched border you created with a scalloped edge punch), trace petals inside the rectangles you just drew.
6. There’s no particular way to go about this; the size of my template allowed for roughly three scallops on the top and bottom edges and two scallops on each side.
7. Using an X-Acto knife, cut out all parts that won’t be needed. These include wherever scallops meet — most of what you’ll be tossing will have a triangular or diamond shape. Be sure not to cut everything out; you’ll want to cut the sides only down to where the scallops begin, meaning that you won’t cut the outermost top or bottom edges at all, and only the corners of the sides, before you reach the part where the two scallops jut out toward the middle.
8. Once you’ve done that, go ahead and fold outward, using the outermost lines you drew as a folding guide.
9. Using a toothpick or a coffee stirrer, curl the petals upward. Your basic frames are complete!
10. Mat your photos on matching kraft cardstock — I used the back of the My Mind’s Eye Life Stories Pink Damask patterned paper. My matting resulted in about half an inch of kraft cardstock visible on each side of the photos.
11. Place adhesive on the kraft border around your photos and adhere to the back of your background paper, carefully matching the photos up with their frames. And that’s it!
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Posted on May 26, 2010 by crazydaisy
Note card set
By Grace Tolman
I love that Crazy Daisy kit are always chock full of products that even after finishing a mini book and 5 pages, there are still tons of leftovers to play with. So what do you do with these little gems?
How about make a set of note cards. Nowadays cards can get as big as a layout but what about those little cute note cards? Let’s not forget them!
Make three quick ones with your leftovers. See what I made with mine….
Quick tips:
1. Don’t worry about the size. The variety is actually better.
2. Grab leftover stickers, hand cut patterns from paper and rub ons for your sentiment or focal point.
3. Layer leftover papers, the scraps works well with these smaller project.
So that’s it. Hope you continue to have fun creating with your May kit.
Signing off,
Grace
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