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New Beach Tote Ensemble Tutorial available today!
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While previewing the new Summer Mini Catalogue last month, I was inspired by the new Designer Series Paper pack, Beyond the Garden, to create some beach themed items. Beach bags immediately came to mind!
I always seem to be collecting a new beach bag every year (mostly cause I can’t find the previous year’s one!) and I love the fun bright colors they all have and of course, their capacity to hold lots of items for a day outdoors. So, to stay true to the purpose of a real beach tote bag, I created these three replicas keeping space in mind.
All three totes are large and strong enough to be used as gift bags for that special summer or Hawaiian themed party:
*** Flower Rimmed Wild Wasabi tote measures 8 1/2″ wide at the top, 7″tall excluding handle (11″with handle) and is 2″ deep
*** Daffodil Delight Nautical Striped tote measures 6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ and is 2″ deep
*** Round Clutch Handle tote measures 7 1/2″ long, is 6″high and 1 1/2″ deep
Beach Tote Ensemble Tutorial includes:
15 pages of written instructions and measurements to complete all three projects
40 step by step photos to assist you in recreating the projects
$3.99 CAD
The tutorial will be emailed to you as a PDF file following your purchase through PayPal.
TTFN!
Natasha
Tote Bags
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There may not be any stamping involved in this project, but Stampin’ Up! sure provided us some great products to play with in the Occasions Mini Catalogue!
I admired all the tote bags I saw at Leadership back in January, and decided I needed to try making a few. Did you know that you could create a tote bag without cutting and carefully measuring pieces? Yes you can! You cut out scallop squares with the Big Shot and sew them together. I used the Springtime Vintage Designer Fabric found on page 16. The colors in this fabric as well as the matching DSP, are delicious!
I’d love to hear if you have tried using either of the fabric offerings in the Occasions Mini. What have you used it for?
TTFN!
Natasha
Cookie Box Tutorial
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How many of you give out a plate of cookies at Christmas?
HaHa!! I knew it – lots of you!!! Me too!
This year, let’s throw away those paper plates and plastic wrap and give cookies away in this!
I was able to fit a dozen cookies in this box – the dimensions are 2 3/4″ x 6 1/2″ x 2 3/4″ .
Here’s the step-by step instructions for you:
Step 1:
Stamp a 12″x 12″piece of cardstock as desired. I used Bravo Burgundy, Bells & Boughs stamp set and shimmer paint.
Score one side at 2 3/4″ and 9 1/4″; turn cardstock 90 degrees and score at 2 3/4″, 5 1/2″, 8 1/4″, and 11″.
Step 2:
Cut off the two un-neccessary thin ends.
Step 3:
Cut on all horizontal score lines up to intersecting score lines – this creates your side ends.
Step 4:
Cut off 1 3/4″ off set of 1st tab ends. This creates the box lid…
Step 5:
Round all 4 lid corners.
Step 6:
Create a 2 1/2″x 4 3/8″ rectrangular template; lay template on box top and trace; cut out with paper cutter.
Cut a piece of acetate sheet to 3 1/2″x 5 1/2″ and adhere to inside of box covering the window.
Step 7:
Fold on all score lines folding the acetate sheet as you go.
Step 8:
Apply double-sided tape to the last two tabs on each end as shown in photo above. Fold up box starting at far end and finished at box lid. Fold lid into box with tabs on the inside.
Decorate as desired…then send me a link or photo of your creation- I want to see!!!
TTFN!
Natasha
More Framed Art Pieces
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Well, while I was instructing this class in September, I suggested the idea to do a piece of art centered around the Christmas theme. Here’s what I came up with:
This “Jingle” piece was made with the Jolly Holiday DSP pack and a whole bunch of Christmas themed products. The colors I used are Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Very Vanilla and Early Espresso.
But I didn’t stop there…
My pack of Candy Cane Christmas DSP was sitting on my table and it did not want to be left out of the fun!!
As you can see, depending on the colors and the “word” you decide to feature, you can dictate the whole mood of the art piece. Are you going for fun or elegant? Vintage or Modern? Flashy or subtle? It’s all up to you!
I would love to see what you come up with! Halloween, Thanksgiving, Fall, Winter… the possibilities are endless…
I am holding another class for this project in November. If you are in the Calgary area and want more details, contact me at nzandbergen@shaw.ca
TTFN!
Natasha
