Fusing Plastic Projects

Hello,

My friend Lena, showed me some cards she had made using plastic bags. They were so cool. I was very interested in how she made the plastic backgrounds for her cards. I searched around for some plastic bags around my house. We do all save some of them. I tried several ways of cutting the bags and layering the different colors on top of each other to create different looks.
The image on the top left I cut different colors of bags at different angles and layered on top of a plain white bag. I stamped with Staz On ink some text and flowers and layered a piece of orange bag on top and melted them together.
The image on the top right I layered 6 white bags, layered some flowers I cut out of a plastic bag using my Big Shot, then layered 2 more white bags and melted them together. The bottom left image I layered 6 white bags, then cut strips of different colored bags and layed on top and then layered 2 more white bags and melted them together. The last image I used a target bag and layered 6 white bags, the target image and then a yellow bag on top and melted them together. The process does take some practice. If you do a search on-line for Plastic Fusing you will find some directions and even videos.

Here are a couple of cards I made using a couple of the fused plastic pieces I made.









This technique I will be teaching on July 7th. See calendar for more details.
Let me know what you think.

Blessings, Diane

Class schedule change!

Hello,

Please see calendar for class schedule change. No class June 30th, rescheduled for July 7th.

Have a safe 4th of July!

Blessings, Diane

Stampin" Up! new IN colors meet Heidi Grace Designs

Hello,
I found some beautiful Heidi Grace paper, Paper Pizazz paper and some fun Coredinations Whitewash paper and had to play with them. I needed some plain cardstock for my card. I took out my NEW Stampin' Up! IN colors and found that the new Rich Razzleberry and Soft Suede colors match my other paper so well you would think they were created to go together. My pictures DO NOT do justice to the colors at all.
I am playing with my new paper to create some designs for a future class.
I also used the Sincere Salutations stamp set, Cuttlebug embossing folders and the "Lots of Tags" Sizzlits die from SU.
Enjoy!
Blessings, Diane

Versatial Scallop Envelope Die

Hello,

All these projects were made using the Stampin' Up! Scallop Envelope Die in my Big Shot. I am so excited at how many different projects I was able to make using this one die. You can learn how to make these projects also. I will be having my first Big Shot class on Tuesday June 23rd. If you don't have this die you are still encouraged to attend. All my dies are available for use on my Open House nights, so this will give you a great opportunity to use the die, make several projects so that on the next Open House night you can make more of your projects.
Check my class calendar for more details.
Blessings, Diane

Class schedule update

Hello Everyone,

I will be out of town for a few days and will need to cancel the class on June 9th. I am so sorry about that. 

The next class will be June 16th.

Project: The CAMP album featured below.   If you want a different saying please let me know in advance.

Time: 6:30 -  9:00 p.m. 

Cost: $20.

Stampin' Up! has released the Retired List.  I cannot post it right now.  You can view the Retired List at www.stampinup.com .  If you want something let me know ASAP if  ou want something before they are gone.

The NEW Stampin' Up! catalog is on it's way here.  

They will be available at the next class - June 16th.

I plan to have a Big Shot class soon.  I have just place a order and have several new Big Shot dies coming.  I have played with the small envelope die and have come up with several fun ideas.

Blessings,

Diane (Typed by Craig)

Chipboard Camp Photo Project

Hello,
I had a fun at at work this week creating this project. I think this is so nice to for your camp photos. You can display on a mantel or fold up for a album. Wouldn't this make a wonderful Father's Day gift.

Page 1 and 2

Page 3 and 4

Page 5 and 6

Page 7 and 8

I used 5 x 7 chipboard as my base.

Printed Papers are from Pinecone Press

ColorCore Cardstock from Core'dinations

Tags are from Pinecone Press

Dies are Ellison Dies

Ribbon is from Pinecone Press

Ancient Page ink

Corrugated Cardboard

Twine

Let me know what you think.

Blessings, Diane

Faux Leather

Hello,

Here is a easy technique with some beautiful results. It is called a Faux Leather technique.
This is a project we will be making for this weeks technique class.


Blessings, Diane

Scallop Circle Cards

Hello,

Mother's Day is almost here. Here is a project that will be sure to please any mom, aunt, sister or friend as a gift.
I will be having a class to complete Six Scallop Circle cards and a matching Purse Tote to store all the cards. I will have several flowers die cut for you and provide cardstock so you can die cut your own flowers for the project. See the calendar for details. Please feel free to leave comments.

Blessings, Diane

Fluttery By exploding circle book class

Hello,

This a fun project to make and super fun to fill with pictures. Everyone has a great time playing with this project. It closes like a book and opens into a circle.
I will be teaching how to make this project on Tuesday, April 21st. Class fee $15.00
See calender for more information.
Please RSVP so I have enough kits for everyone.
Blessings, Diane

Project Kits and Cards For Sale - Coming Soon!

Hello,

Check it out on the right. See those links for kits and cards? I have been busy designing some projects and putting the directions together. I hope to have everything completed soon so you can purchase some great projects that you can put together. There are a couple of pictures showing you whats coming.

Check it out and let me know what you think.

Enjoy! Blessings, Diane

Faux Frosting Technique

Hello,

This was a easy and creative technique to do. Doesn't my cupcake look good enough to eat? YUMMY! Lupe, takes my technique class and suggested this one. I tried it out and it was easier than I thought. I did have to search the Internet for some instruction. The one I choose was the easiest and least dangerous. One of the suggested methods used Crystal Lacquer on the card. If your not careful you can have a burst of fire. Not something I wanted to take a chance with.
My recipe calls for: Equal parts Flour & Salt. (a teaspoon is enough. I used a tablespoon and have tons of frosting left.) Add water to mixture. Add enough to get a paste consistency. Add just a couple drops of ink refill or food coloring to mixture if you want to color. Use a small popsicle stick to apply mixture to stamped image. Do not apply too thick. Sprinkle a little glitter on top for sparkle. Hold image with tweezers and use your heat tool to heat image from the underside of paper for a short time and then heat on top the image. You DO NOT want to get heat tool too close or hold in place over image too long or you will scorch your frosting. Not pretty! You can see the color change some to tell if it is dry. Here are some other places you can check out. Starlightstamper
Giddy Greetings Video

We will be making this project and another in my Technique class Tuesday, April 14.

Happy Easter and Blessings!!

Fun with Florals and Patterns

Hello,

I have been very busy planning some projects for upcoming classes. I hope to make these projects available as on-line kits to purchase. Unfortunately, all this has been a distraction from my current upcoming classes. Today I am spending time planning for this Tuesday's class. Here is a card I made using the Lizzy Garden paper from Pinecone Press . I was inspired by a card shared by Linda, that I saw at work.

I also decided I wanted to create a card with a fun fold. This card opens from the right first and then from the left. I found this card layout on Splitcoaststampers. A great place for inspiration. These cards, and one more beautiful card will be projects for this Tuesday's class April 7th.

See class calendar for more information.

Enjoy! Blessings, Diane

FREE stamps from Stampin' Up!

Hello,

With the FABULOUS Get Connected Campaign from Stampin' Up! you will receive FREE STAMPS with every $40 you order from the Occasions Mini Catalog! (or with each $150 workshop as the hostess).

If you have had your eye on the great SINGLE stamps or KITS on pg 208, of the Stampin' Up! catalog. NOW is the time to GET THEM FREE!!!!

Details:

Customers may choose a free "Under $10" item for every $40 they spend on products in the Occasions Mini (e.g., If a customer orders $80 in Occasions Mini products, she qualifies to choose two "Under $10" items for free).

"Under $10" items include the following:

YEP! Get ONE of these stamps or kits from pg 208 FREE with EACH $40 you purchase from the Occasions Mini Catalog now through April 30!!!

Dance for no reason!

Hello,

Our eldest child moved out a few months ago and the other kids have been wanting to move into other bedrooms so they will each have their own room. Yesterday was spent cleaning and moving furniture around. Now all the remaining kids have their own room. Was totally funny to me that the next to the youngest spent the night sleeping in the youngest child's room. They have shared a room since the youngest birth, so it must have been a little hard to separate. Today, I have spent my entire day working on upcoming class projects. Not even close to getting anything accomplished. Hubby has spent the day doing yard work and taking down a triple bunk bed that the kids no longer need.
As I have been working I have been playing music on my computer. A song by my favorite Neil Diamond came on. Hubby was walking past in the yard so I called out to him. For no reason at all I invited him to dance with me. We embraced each other, giggled, twirled around and enjoyed a moment of dancing together. Was a nice quick break for both of us.

Go dance for no reason at all.

Blessings, Diane

Easter Bunny Train with Mama Bunny Treat Bag

Hello,

Is this Bunny Train so very cute? I LOVE it. It is so easy to make. As you can see it is a die cut that you just punch out and assemble. This projects will also make a great two page scrap book page. The kit includes the train boxes and ribbon. This is a new project released from my work. Kits are availalbe. I need to find out the cost of shipping and then I can post the costs. If you want to attend my upcoming class to make this project check my calendar for information. because I just know you will ask about those cute carrots candies. They are marshallow peeps I got a Wal-Mart. If you would like to purchase a kit to make the Easter Bunny Train or the Scrapbook Pages visit PineCone Press Design. Tell them Diane sent you.
Enjoy! Blessings, Diane