Card making time…

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craft, greeting cards, Stampin' Up!

Well as I type this I am way back in March.
I know I’m getting a bit ahead of myself and I cannot believe I am about a month ahead of myself!

I decided last month (feb) not to post every day but have at least a day between posts so here I go with another post that is way ahead of the date I’m posting

I went to a stampin up class evening where I paid $15 for a night of making stuff and chatting with a stampin up representative showing us how to make things…. Here are the results…

Of course it was still during stampin ups sale-a-bration time where in NZ for every $120 you spend you get a free item! Coolness…. Yes I bought more supplies. SHHHHH don’t tell my “use up you stash” series followers!

Ok so we all have weaknesses and you all know mine! It isn’t any secret.

Here are some other things I’ve been making too…. (Yea I will jamb it in all one post today)….

Well that’s it for now…
All the best
And stay crafty!

Show n tell Thursday – February’s Kokeshi doll

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Arts, craft, Doll, Japanese traditional dolls, Kokeshi

Today is monthly Kokeshi doll time!

like the other three she is made with Jovi clay. (one block made 3! – I like how far it goes.) and the armiture of the body was an empty sewing thread spool.
My December Kokeshi doll is here.
My January Kokeshi doll is here.
Want to know more about these Japanese dolls? Click here

I love how my collection is now taking place.

thanks for dropping by.
happy crafting!

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Another Kiwi blog (Kiwi= New Zealander) has started a weekly feature. The show & tell. Where we all show what we made that day or the previous week if we didn’t blog about it.

Leonie has headed this up so you can also check out this other talented Kiwi!
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Making a canvas card pocket – tutorial

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cardmaking, craft, Tutorial

Hi all you crafty people!
Merry Christmas!
I’ve been madly making pressies for the kids teachers… Lucky there is only two or I’d be mega late! LOL

Here is a video tutorial for you on how to make this…

Thanks so much for watching.

A doily cuff – tutorial

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craft, cuff, Do it yourself, Tutorial, zigzag

In association with…

Hi all
I just recently have been cleaning and clearing out my mother in laws house and found two small doilies. I put them aside and thought they would be handy….

Then the other day I see this on a designer sale site… boohoo.com
Tiegan Cut Out Lace Look Structured Cuff – selling for $16 US dollars. Still might be there if you want it… Go here

You thinking what I’m thinking?
Hope so.

1. Get an empty toilet roll and cut it in half

Stretch it a bit to fit your arm – this is going to be your mold

2. Cover the toilet roll with plastic wrap – stops sticking to the mold

3. Now soak the doily in the fabric stiffener and flatten the doily fold in half and drape on your toilet roll mold.

4. Set aside for a few hours to stiffen and dry… I left it overnight….and a little longer. Now take it off the roll and put it on…

Of course you could paint it or embellish it but I’m keeping it the way it is.
Here is a very short vid on how stiff it is…

you can get the fabric stiffener from Zigzag.co.nz

Thanks for dropping by!

Fabric Mask Tutorial

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craft, Fabric, fabric mask, making a mask, Textile, zigzag polymer supplies

Hi all
dressing up and having fun is all about the season that is coming to hand…. why not make a fabric mask for your party?

To make the above mask you will need:

• a plain full face plastic mask (this will be your mold) – got mine for $2 at 2cheep shop.
• fabric Scissors
• a over the eye mask template – mine I made ages ago from a flat party mask with clear packaging.
• fabric
• fibers
• fabric stiffener
• fabric glue
• disposable gloves

First cut out your mask base from your chosen fabric.

second put your gloves on and put a blob of fabric stiffener into a container and put your cut out mask in it making sure it is saturated.

Third take your fabric mask and drape it over the plastic mask over the eye part. And flatten it out as much as you can. Then leave it for about 2 and a half hours or until completely dry.

Fourth…. now is the time to decorate – I  first cut the eye holes out by tracing the holes in the plastic full face mask then cut them out carefully. Then started decorating with cut out strips of fabric, tear drop shapes, and fibers…. here is where your imagination can run wild!

did you know that Jacquards 3D Lumiere is a great fabric adhesive?

and you end up with a fabulous mask you made yourself!

now go out with pride and wear your wonderful mask… wonderfully shaped to fit your face too!

Thanks all for dropping by.

This post was bought to you by Zigzag.co.nz and me (Debbie Buckland)
- Distressed threads (fabric)
- fun fibers
- Jacquard 3D Lumiere
- Fabric stiffener
are all available from Zigzag.co.nz online craft suppliers

happy crafting!

Fiskars craft catch up….

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craft, Fiskars

Hi all
Today’s post is catching up with all of my Fiskars craft posts from my last post till now….

There is a new challenge up for October – you can go I to the draw to win a ribbon squeeze punch!

And another giveaway… A free stamp set to all who submit a project using Fiskars interchangeable boarder punch!

- both giveaways for New Zealand and Australian residents only.

My hair is now short….

See the full story on why I cut off 25cm or more of hair! Click here

I’ve been published in three issues of magazines… Definitely my year… Read the full article here

Bribery is a parents bliss….

Hmm now it’s been a while the kids have lapsed a bit… But it’s kind of working…. Read the article here

And that’s it for now… Heaps of other posts going up in October and that blog is pink to mark breast cancer awareness month.

Happy crafting!

Art doll number 2

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airdry clay, Art, Art Doll, Art tiles, clay, craft, creative paperclay, delight clay, Paper clay, Stamps, teal

Hi all
I can finally post this up as my friend that has received it for her birthday. I loved making this for her….

Here are some close ups…

the head was hand made by me out of creative paper clay…. I have however taken a mold of it as I loved it so much!

All tiles and the head are made with Creative paperclay or Delight clay.
All chains and beads donated by friends and family they were broken jewelery pieces that were greatfully recieved.

Other materials used where:
Lumiere Paint spray mix (water and a dollop of paint)
Several stamps from many different companies.
stampin Up ink pads
Glitter glue and marker pen.

Thanks so much for popping by!

Ruby Rock-it May Challenge entry

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Bella!, craft, Nostalgia, Ruby Rock-it, scrapbook

I had to have a go at the Ruby Rock-it May Challenge

The challenge was to use their paper twine and the Nostalgia line… this is my layout…

I used Ruby Rock-it Nostalgia:
Nevermore (text cardstock)
Reverse side of Quilt
Reverse side of Collage
Cardstock stickers, boarder sticker, Imprints, diecut chipboard pieces
Paper twine from both Nostalgia and Vintedge lines
Bella! embossed cardstock for background
Bella! adheasive Tapez

Here are some closeups…

Thanks so much for looking.

Pin Board Monday

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Bella!, craft, Fiskars, Greeting card, Pin Board, Ruby Rock-it

This may be a regular event here at my blog…. all depends of I remember LOL
On my Pin Board above my work desk I have new….

Paper flowers hand done by me… see below post on how I made these.

greeting card….
Using Ruby Rock-it paper and embellishments
Fiskars interchangeable boarder punch – up in the clouds

Happy birthday card

Hand made flower
Boarder cut out from old Stampin up catalog (yes I have cheated!)
Up in the clouds – fiskars boarder punch
Heidi Grace heart cardstock scrap (very old stock)
Bella! sparkly patterned paper
Cuttle bug – embossing folder – gear box

Thanks for looking. That’s what I made over the weekend.

Fortnight Friday craft group

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craft, group, scrapbooking

Hi this week at the Fabulous friday fortnightly craft group we made reverse canvas pocket/key holders…..

With a hammer, tacks, ripped up book pages, white glue and some diecut flowers etc we had heaps of fun and chatting…..

With 4 other beautiful ladies we crafted out hearts out. And here are the other results….

Well better go. All the best.