Saturday, January 31, 2015

Kraft Tex haul

Hi everyone :-)
Just have a Kraft Tex haul to share with you all.This product is so great for use in craft projects such as binding and hinges for you mini albums, fabric albums, journal binding and sewing projects,


Video



Also have tried it with paints,Tim Holtz sprays,Color Bloom from Prima and it is also great for dry embossing.

Here is the link to Kraft Tex store,
http://www.ctpub.com/search.php?search_query=KRAFT+TEX

Regarding questions there is a video where frequently asked questions are answered and here is the link,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgsJnzDCHkA
For other questions they will be answered here on my blog where I will post new questions that has not been answered before.
Here is the link,

Thanks for stopping by and have fun creating :-)
Hugs, Anne

Monday, January 26, 2015

Shabby Chic Lace Tassel Tutorial

Hi everyone :-)
Here is a requested shabby chic tassel tutorial. Will first show how to make a regular tassel and then a large shabby chic tassel with lace crystals and pearls.
This is a great way to use up some lace, seam binding and  ribbons. Hope you can use this idea and make one for your self  from your left overs :-)

 Video tutorial


 The tassels seen from the other side

This is a regular tassel that I show how to make in the beginning of the video.

 Then I show how to make a this shabby chic tassel with laces, seam binding,crystals,beads and more.



Seen from the other side.



 Also made an other one with some beads on top for the hanging.



Seen from the other side


This tassels can be used for many different things such as curtain holders, pillow decorations or just as decor by it self.

These where fo fun to make so I had to make one more :-)

 Painted a cameo and added Diamond stickles from Ranger. Used a cameo applique from Annie`s shop.
Thread some beads and half pearls on the hanging seam binding.

The other side.


 On the sides I glued down a couple of Rhinestone leaf trim from One little dreamer and in the center a acrylic flower on a cameo applique from Annie`s Etsy shop.


Here is the link to Annie`s Etsy shop where you can find some beautiful trims, laces and accessories,
https://www.etsy.com/shop/msgardengrove1?ref=si_shop

Here is the link to One little dreamers shop,
https://www.zibbet.com/onelittledreamer

The butterflies are from WOC,
http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/
Regarding questions there is a video where frequently asked questions are answered and here is the link,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgsJnzDCHkA
For other questions they will be answered here on my blog where I will post new questions that has not been answered before.
Here is the link,

Hope this was helpful and that you will give it a try :-)
Hugs, Anne

Monday, January 19, 2015

How to make the Time to Flourish banner mini album calendar and measurements

Hi everyone :-)
Here is a video tutorial on how to make the June banner mini album page.
This is a beginner tutorial and this is made without any paper trimmer or score board.
Just folding the paper around the template that I show how to construct in the video.
All the tools you need is a ruler, pen and glue.
Will put the rest accessories I used in the supply list bellow

Video tutorial


Here is the link to the finish banner mini album calendar,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcGZg3B3Rv4&list=UUXUG_Lik4xha8q-90nQNJOg

In he video I show how to make the June banner and bind it together with the other pages with seam binding.

This banner frame can also be used for photos and place the calendars on the front and back covers

Template with measurements I show how to construct in the video.

April, May and June bounded together
There are 7 pages in this album and I used thin chipboard for the base.

Supply list:
Time to Flourish collection from Graphic 45, chipboard,ruler,pencil,pen,seam binding, lace and a tassel

Regarding questions there is a video where frequently asked questions are answered and here is the link,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgsJnzDCHkA
For other questions they will be answered here on my blog where I will post new questions that has not been answered before.
Here is the link,

Hope this tutorial is helpful and have fun creating :-)
Hugs, Anne

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Graphic 45 Time to Flourish banner mini album calendar part 2

Hi everyone :-)
Here is January to June banners for the Time to Flourish banner mini album calendar.
There will be a one part video tutorial on how to construct the banner and decorate the June page and bind it together with the other banners with seam binding.Papers and chipboard labels are from Graphic 45.
 Here are all the banners folded together showing the cover and can be used as an album.

Video


The covers on both side can also be used to hold the calendar tags



January-February-Mars

January banner page


January calendar inside the frame

The frame can also be used as a photo frame

Without all the tags. Lace around the frame and on top.

February banner page

February  calendar inside the frame

Photo frame

Without all the tags. Lace around the frame and on top.

March banner page

March calendar inside the frame

The frame can also be used as a photo frame

January- February- March showing the calendars.

Showing the frames.

April- May- June


April banner page

April calendar inside the frame

Photo frame

May banner page


May calendar inside the frame

The frame can also be used as a photo frame

Without all the tags. Lace around the frame and on top.

June banner page
This page I filmed when I made it so there will be a one part tutorial on how to make it.
Will link bellow this post as soon it is posted.

June calendar inside the frame

Photo frame

April- May - June showing the calendars.

Here with the plain frames for photos.

Front cover page.

 The fussy cut out bird can be taken of and there is place for a photo on the chipboard cut out.

Displayed showcasing the calendars in the frames.

Displayed showcasing the photo frames.

Banner without all the tags. Lace around the frame and on top.

Also have made some other projects using this wonderful paper line and will post them soon :-)

Regarding questions there is a video where frequently asked questions are answered and here is the link,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgsJnzDCHkA
For other questions they will be answered here on my blog where I will post new questions that has not been answered before.
Here is the link,

Thanks for stopping by and have fun creating :-)
Hugs, Anne