April's Crafting Addiction

Switch-A-Roo Friday.. Blog CANDY.....

Being a crafting addict, like I am, I am sure you have all kinds of cardstock and designer paper just waiting to be used. Now, here is your chance.  I am not going to tell you what colors I am going to use on my card, I am just going to tell you how to make the card.  Who ever post their version of their card first, either before or after I post my card, will win a stamp set!  So, crafting diva's and crafting gents (manly stampers) are you ready?

First:  Start out with a piece of cardstock that is 12x12.  Cut one side to 5 1/2; now you should have a piece of cardstock that measures 5 1/2 x 12.

Second:  Score the 12 inch side at 1/2, 4, 4 1/2, and 8; fold all your score lines.  Fold the card on all scored lines. Take the 1/2 piece, which will be now the inside of the card, and mountain fold it so that the scored part is facing you, and then put either your choice of sticky strip, glue stick, tombow glue, or snail (my favorite). Bring up the card front so it stands straight up and adhere your 1/2 piece.  Now your inside card should look like a box.  NOTE:  Some might find it easier to do this part before they adhere the 1/2 piece, but you will use a punch, of your choice, and your going to punch out and stamp inside the punched area.  ( I hope all can understand this) now you can decorate the punched area.

Third:  Put the card to the side for right now.

Fourth:  Your going to make layers.  The front of your card, take a piece of cardstock or designer series paper and cut it to 3 3/4 x 5 1/4; what ever type of paper you just used now your going to switch.  Ex:  If you used cardstock now your going to use designer paper for the second layer.  This piece will measure to be 3 1/2 x 5.  HINT:  You may want to go ahead and embellish this piece, stamp, design, etc. before you adhere it to the card front.

Fifth:  Adhere to the front of your card

Sixth:  Now you should have a 3d type of card. 

Now post your creations or email them, I told you it was a Switch-A-Roo Friday, to april@aprilscraftingaddiction.com

I can't wait to see what everyone has done.

 

P.S. If you don't have supplies then stop on over at my Stampin' Up! Store.  You can find the button to SHOP on the right hand side.

Notes

Have you ever wondered, why does SU sell CORK SHEETS? And, what would I do with them if I ordered them?  I have the answer for you, make a note holder to place your business cards, sticky notes, etc. 

 

Bright designer buttons 119747 $8.95

Sale a bration brads

Cork Sheets 119819 $9.95

Lucky Limeade Cardstock 122926 $6.95

Pretty in Pink Cardstock 100459 $6.95

Lucky Limeade Classic Ink Pad 122935 $5.95

French Filigree Background Stamp 113742 $17.95

Sticky Strip 104294 $6.95

Snail Adhesive 104332 $6.95

Push Pin (thumb tack would probably work better)

Big Shot 113439 $99.95

Standard Cutting Pads 113475 $8.95

Alphabet Simple Letters 115960 $89.95

Smooch Spritz vanilla shimmer 118772 $4.95 with the color catcher 121093 $5.95

Basic pearls 119247 $4.95

My business card

1) One sheet of lucky limeade cardstock 8 1/2 x 11

2) One sheet of cork cut about 2 inches off the bottom

3) Pretty in pink cardstock cut to 2x 8 1/4

4) Lucky limeade cut to 5 1/2 x 4

5) Pretty in pink cut to 5 1/4 x 3 3/4

6) Sticky strip adheres to the back of the cork sheet and use the exacto knife to take off the red tab thing (my use of technical words).  Place sticky strip on all four sides and three in the middle.

7) Place the cork sheet closest to the edge of one side of the lucky limeade

8) Place the pretty in pink strip of paper on the side of the cork sheet

9) Then layer the other pieces of cardstock on top of the cork sheet and stamp your back ground image and use the lucky limeade marker to outline the stamped image

10) Decorate to your liking.  I used the basic pearl jewel, spritz spray,  big shot and the alphabet simple letters and spelled out NOTES and then adhered the letters with snail.

My YOU TUBE Video

   My third YOU TUBE video.  Here I am trying to show you how I adhere my clear stamps.....

Upcoming Class--Calendar's

  

 Class is $25.00 (yes it is a discount)

Pencil yourself in to get organized with a flair!  Join me to decorate a simple but cute calendar that can be displayed on a desk or shelf in a 12x12 picture frame, PLUS receive a coordinating wire-bound mini calendar you can use for keeping track of important dates.  This class will be offered on Sunday from 2p-6p and RSVP is required as well as pre-payment.  So, Contact me now via email at april0415@embarqmail.com

More Illusion Braided Bookmarks

Morning, Everyone

 

I am so happy you found me this morning.  I am really having a great time making these illusion braid bookmarks.  They are just so simple and easy.  Here are the deets to these addicting bookmarks.  First google search Illusion Braid Bookmarks and copy the template.  Cut your designer paper to 6x1 3/4, and fold this in half.  Take the bookmark and fold the template in half.  Place the folds together and follow the bookmark pattern by cutting on the lines.  Then you un fold the designer paper and everyone other one or third one fold the cut mark up and flip it under the tabs.   Once all flips are done then take your matching cardstock and cut it to 6 1/2 by 2 1/4 and center the designer paper towards the bottom and adhere with sticky strip.  Then at the top of the bookmark you can either put your sentiment or use the crop a dile and punch a small hole so you can put ribbon or a brad through; it is up to you.  I hope this has answered your questions and giving you a simple project to make with your kids, youth group, friends, etc...  Be careful, they are addicting...

Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Tempting Turquoise, ribbon from celebration, crop a dile, berry blossoms designer paper, scissors, and your illusion braid bookmark template.

 

April's Crafting Addiction's Crafting Addict's Newsworthy Information

 

 

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What's NEW

Home Decorating Tips

My favorite Recipe

Upcoming Classes and Workshops

And, an exclusive Valentine Project to make with your kids.....

Mom/Dad, "What's for Dinner?"

Are you tired of being called at work or on your cell on the way home and asked the same daily question, "Mom/Dad, What's for Dinner?" 

Now, you can answer your phone at work or in the car because I have the solution to your problem.  Come to my, MENU Board Making Class.  Yes, YOU can now make a MENU board that is going to cover everything from the main course to dessert and even have a grocery list all in the same spot.  I got the idea from another demonstrator's blog, Simply Stamping, and I thought it would be a great idea to give it a "Crafting DIVA", flair and offer it as a class. The class is just $35.00 and you will receive everything to make ONE MENU BOARD right down to the bare adhesive.  And, since I have had a great response I am offering you the ability to pay the same day as the class, now how cool is that.  Now to take advantage of this deal you MUST register for the class by EMAILING ME at april0415@embarqmail.com by FRIDAY, January 27, 2012, and in the subject line put MENU BOARD REGISTRATION CONFIRMED.  I need you name and telephone number in the body of the email, and that's it, You're Registered, but just remember to bring your $ at 2:00 p.m. to 1009 East Magnolia Drive, Tallahassee Florida, Tallahassee Florida 32301

 

Oh, did I tell you that I also have KITS available for purchase as well.  Yeah, the is the age of the INTERNET, and you can order the KIT for $45.00.  The kit includes EVERYTHING right down to PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING. Again, to purchase, just email me at april0415@embarqmail.com and I will get the kit out to you in the mail by Friday, February 3, 2012.

Lollipop Holder Instructions

Many of you have asked about how to make these wonderful Lollipop Holder Charms. Well, wait no longer, here you go.

 

Take a piece of cardstock, here real red, and measure it 6 1/2x 2 1/4 and score it at 2 1/2 and 4. The designer paper is 2 1/4 x 2.

Ultimate Valentine--show some LOVE

SHOW SOME LOVE

 

Show that someone special how much you LOVE THEM with handmande gifts this Valentines Day. In my opinion, you don't even have to be “crafty” to do what I am going to show you, and how can you go wrong when you’re working with shades of pinks and reds? Here are the details:

I am offering YOU 13 days of “LOVE” tutorials for your DIY Valentine's Day home projects. YOUR Valentine will be blown away with all the LOVE that your giving them.  The tutorials are all very easy to understand and they have great illustrative photos. You can PRE-ORDER your 13 days of “LOVE” for $19.99. The PRE- ORDER price is good until January 31^st and then the price goes to $25.00.

Froggie Punch Art

I wanted to try something new today and so when I was looking at my materials I thought, hey try punch art.  So, here is my first attempt at punch art.  I sure hope you like it..  You can always buy supplies at my store by clicking on the Order Stampin' Up! and you will then be directed to the store.

Always Artichoke

Daffodil Delight

Chocolate Chip

Whisper White

Wide oval

Scallop oval

Cherry Cobbler

Owl punch

Chocolate Chip Baker's Twine

Basic Jewel

Snail

Bashful Blue

White Gel Pen

Dimensional

Owl Punch

Mini Punch Pack

Word Window Punch

Instructions For the Mushroom Punch out the Owl Body from the owl punch Punch out two ovals, one red one white and off center the ovals and then use your 1/2 punch and punch out some circles and adhere them with glue dots.   For the FROGGIE You will need to punch out two Extra-Large ovals, two Large ovals, two Small ovals, two Word Windows, and three of the six petal flowers.  Then punch out one Large oval, the small heart from the Owl Builder, two ½” circles, and two small circles from the Itty Bitty Shapes. Fold the Word Windows on an angle as shown, and cut one of the six petal flowers in half. You are ready to assemble your toad