tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66701124979287426132024-03-10T12:13:41.279-07:00Richele ChristensenCalifornia Art GirlRichele Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231404089002076497noreply@blogger.comBlogger359125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670112497928742613.post-36867672641424784942024-02-27T12:56:00.000-08:002024-02-27T12:56:23.643-08:00COLORBLOCK - Triangle Pillow<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello! The COLORBLOCK fabric designed by Tim Holtz for FreeSpirit Fabrics ins't just for blocks of color you can also make triangles. And before you say no way it's not as bad as it seems. Paula Cheney had this great idea! What if you makes strips and sew them together to make the triangles. She's brilliant! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-11zYL4DF8m0W7WbRH1UMRbNmRaWVRuLjU-qSyP7wt3kRztGkmtIkCtGOwYJV2H3D2vmkSPvQDLL1-mrOUEl0G5o7zIK20PmhL1nOSdOFBghb6lewwsyLSjVN5JJdP0UBY4OpOceCiENoBUOsGOwzfqPrxnd7Depy72wOIpOzZfxfQK_T0YzIIDApMGpv" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2783" data-original-width="2783" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-11zYL4DF8m0W7WbRH1UMRbNmRaWVRuLjU-qSyP7wt3kRztGkmtIkCtGOwYJV2H3D2vmkSPvQDLL1-mrOUEl0G5o7zIK20PmhL1nOSdOFBghb6lewwsyLSjVN5JJdP0UBY4OpOceCiENoBUOsGOwzfqPrxnd7Depy72wOIpOzZfxfQK_T0YzIIDApMGpv=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used the COLORBLOCK Canvas Cloth. The canvas is very soft and easy to sew. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZ2ONvDNMRHI3nz6gpLKhQ4yyCP2Fh66vWtc_6BQb0r0lay5_ppaMtRVwRU9VpRRs6iINY35sJsYPNE_VqXbjrrDBlnE5BDhBKgkvOmiC1a38lQ6qVTLHEQhmEhAhYiJ6-F17-4IqADwRGLPYuDflz3EHFAz7B1vs9TS9URWOi2mEDOJW5LkoQIm8Basyz" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2776" data-original-width="2776" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZ2ONvDNMRHI3nz6gpLKhQ4yyCP2Fh66vWtc_6BQb0r0lay5_ppaMtRVwRU9VpRRs6iINY35sJsYPNE_VqXbjrrDBlnE5BDhBKgkvOmiC1a38lQ6qVTLHEQhmEhAhYiJ6-F17-4IqADwRGLPYuDflz3EHFAz7B1vs9TS9URWOi2mEDOJW5LkoQIm8Basyz=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I cut the strips measuring 1/4" beyond the points of the design for the seem allowance. There I a bit of waste but you can use them for something else later. As you start to piece things together be sure to pin at the points so they match up. Your seam allowance will be 1/4" and please press the seems open. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEga5oIjdpEKnWZXFoZ3PhTsTtpm9yqINj2K29-vK1MLQTHw0OtC5zTBM-jamQqZtsN2gvVgCuQwkvUUIoJJ-KcbAroVdTe4mzveWHzE1D6IGyDmyOtMSqn4P-0g8_nRsz8kB8OqBqESylVrt92MhMc2Z6mEhPtjC_oi3eK6-VQDx0PcGnGlVLQsiZaQvQGz" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEga5oIjdpEKnWZXFoZ3PhTsTtpm9yqINj2K29-vK1MLQTHw0OtC5zTBM-jamQqZtsN2gvVgCuQwkvUUIoJJ-KcbAroVdTe4mzveWHzE1D6IGyDmyOtMSqn4P-0g8_nRsz8kB8OqBqESylVrt92MhMc2Z6mEhPtjC_oi3eK6-VQDx0PcGnGlVLQsiZaQvQGz" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-CsoP3mVlrz1OUUkIPtu3bE_lRLVqNGz0vf4m3qch7IkL4jiTnpUrf8eS_ueMW20HrRbvY0VzUq57zU6KbKjcg29Ml9Ba1BxtKqICe0OHt7W_30ceFeKDVydW8_zHcE4cAcTN7JHTWYyjAZD7GqW263em7y-hpQIqiMTZLXVlPboTN4vcr3b5kQN2MjoE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-CsoP3mVlrz1OUUkIPtu3bE_lRLVqNGz0vf4m3qch7IkL4jiTnpUrf8eS_ueMW20HrRbvY0VzUq57zU6KbKjcg29Ml9Ba1BxtKqICe0OHt7W_30ceFeKDVydW8_zHcE4cAcTN7JHTWYyjAZD7GqW263em7y-hpQIqiMTZLXVlPboTN4vcr3b5kQN2MjoE=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can see the browns and pinks strip has the 1/4" cut past the points. Keep in mind that the strip is not going to be an exact measurement throughout the strip. This will all works out, trust me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBdIM2eIfsRDa-oBDni8M8ra_wbomYbeL9zuRR0XaEm7cXdIX5hTq62o_Ve3_cmsRZYZQaGsWhq44aOyDdZ_3y5y35mz1lps_meoJCT-TUec8abhhNrPQw91Mn352KMgVaJSG4suMeN7kdR8Hmejzb3UACMybu7NpeiCNrqUXm0bTXOqCKaeoWojOnbvPY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2819" data-original-width="2819" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBdIM2eIfsRDa-oBDni8M8ra_wbomYbeL9zuRR0XaEm7cXdIX5hTq62o_Ve3_cmsRZYZQaGsWhq44aOyDdZ_3y5y35mz1lps_meoJCT-TUec8abhhNrPQw91Mn352KMgVaJSG4suMeN7kdR8Hmejzb3UACMybu7NpeiCNrqUXm0bTXOqCKaeoWojOnbvPY=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Continue sewing the strips together until you have approximately 16 1/2"wide give or take. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cut a square approximately 16 1/2" and press lightweight woven interfacing the back, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used Pellon SF101. Layer pillow top with batting and backing like your making a quilt. The backing will not show so something like muslin will work great. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5kx_aEgIYXoDaUA16AbCMNVAU30xEqP8jXUn6NDdNCU7jIux7Zbq87XSJ_f-yYP60kn2nDyS9sMq1A5i-PYfXSKqH0pgjyZ966_PRtMchalrJ5ym779N7D6MyURK0MfH_5G5a4vnmNHpGM2TR51OHjtYqPfa39oQqnJlhNHbbiXqWXAPZU4w4bAfexvpk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5kx_aEgIYXoDaUA16AbCMNVAU30xEqP8jXUn6NDdNCU7jIux7Zbq87XSJ_f-yYP60kn2nDyS9sMq1A5i-PYfXSKqH0pgjyZ966_PRtMchalrJ5ym779N7D6MyURK0MfH_5G5a4vnmNHpGM2TR51OHjtYqPfa39oQqnJlhNHbbiXqWXAPZU4w4bAfexvpk=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div>Quilt as desired through all the layers. I chose diagonal quilting with a medium dark blue thread. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0my2WzPpKsb03P4xXBLfcjnlLRRoTXZBXxH6X4UaAKP9e_XEhxlTvVr9dmZnc2jpW4SEwEqk70PKi19X5FApfDXfgFCsiTgIm9tpXWk8HooTf227hPwamPTl_p3OD-fK0rkZSczGnGOvDJy9WZ7lrR0Jhj78bOwRYrCnd_CfkL_r4STYIfE218npycqMq" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2486" data-original-width="2486" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0my2WzPpKsb03P4xXBLfcjnlLRRoTXZBXxH6X4UaAKP9e_XEhxlTvVr9dmZnc2jpW4SEwEqk70PKi19X5FApfDXfgFCsiTgIm9tpXWk8HooTf227hPwamPTl_p3OD-fK0rkZSczGnGOvDJy9WZ7lrR0Jhj78bOwRYrCnd_CfkL_r4STYIfE218npycqMq=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div>Create the pillow as you wish using pipping or binding around the perimeter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enjoy your pillow!. Happy sewing! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Richele </i></span></div></div></div></div><p></p>Richele Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231404089002076497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670112497928742613.post-88694214963870166452024-02-24T15:25:00.000-08:002024-02-25T09:37:46.552-08:00COLORBLOCK - Firefly Tote<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hi friends! Today I'd like to share the Firefly Tote I made for the <a href="https://timholtz.com/eclectic-elements-colorblock/" target="_blank">Tim Holtz COLORBLOCK release</a>. You can catch this on Tim's Chanel. The <a href="https://noodle-head.com/products/firefly-tote-pattern?_pos=1&_sid=182308002&_ss=r" target="_blank">Firefly Tote pattern</a> is by Anna Graham and her company is <a href="https://noodle-head.com" target="_blank">Noodlehead</a>. I love her patterns they're very refined and the details are nice. She has a videos on YouTube of most of her patterns. I choose a heavy denim for the base of the tote and paired it with the COLORBLOCK - Tiled by Tim Holtz for FreeSpirit Fabrics.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxaOHvcyZwBq9v_xSmWF7sXT2D-Is_DRoJK47A8QLzORkcHl_3CLZnMjEqU0No7WZjhBOxowIuQt1KP4zaGCT_Z_WH3xdwhbFRTJE-8ewpBvUivFquxjJVARW5wq2ZT1U9nznQJnr6U1ORz2CoxpujZku9i3h7jFLa3kXwpdqLayx5muGFUlp73F6GmP-E" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgxaOHvcyZwBq9v_xSmWF7sXT2D-Is_DRoJK47A8QLzORkcHl_3CLZnMjEqU0No7WZjhBOxowIuQt1KP4zaGCT_Z_WH3xdwhbFRTJE-8ewpBvUivFquxjJVARW5wq2ZT1U9nznQJnr6U1ORz2CoxpujZku9i3h7jFLa3kXwpdqLayx5muGFUlp73F6GmP-E=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Firefly Tote </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">pattern by Noodlehead</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">fabrics COLORBLOCK by Tim Holtz</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">photo by Tim Holtz</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjKXQ_1_-hQszE1bf1RDHbe6q10Ekktycw9FZQ02vIHOM_GiP4mr7TKRBBpIZJAJ3x-vYZXfw79XNooC6euF31c_SCDHhhv4mWoWnwvF8pTfc7UDpjzF2UJIcrXmlh3eq0stEBOhUkolRYxhm3OyblYTAKK1z1cMyOBiMFGn2B7EvdLUawNpepfw9GH8g5" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2118" data-original-width="2118" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjKXQ_1_-hQszE1bf1RDHbe6q10Ekktycw9FZQ02vIHOM_GiP4mr7TKRBBpIZJAJ3x-vYZXfw79XNooC6euF31c_SCDHhhv4mWoWnwvF8pTfc7UDpjzF2UJIcrXmlh3eq0stEBOhUkolRYxhm3OyblYTAKK1z1cMyOBiMFGn2B7EvdLUawNpepfw9GH8g5=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div>The top of the bag has a drawstring closure.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7Idbd6qXXgBoA_mZL5GxjCYA2XO0nueMP4VGvrRvKcIko9okGKqFSUveAUXGxCb-3qPdWsKzYprJgCdubE5liPuPZbYmdEESGLVMKV8cWyP7KWkXS7FjupSOIIMKGzDihfhEcrsoIZe8lGnTVC32kPXP7zM6h1JF0vFBoQhxu4DywDswa-BjOj_BkhcuS" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2316" data-original-width="2316" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7Idbd6qXXgBoA_mZL5GxjCYA2XO0nueMP4VGvrRvKcIko9okGKqFSUveAUXGxCb-3qPdWsKzYprJgCdubE5liPuPZbYmdEESGLVMKV8cWyP7KWkXS7FjupSOIIMKGzDihfhEcrsoIZe8lGnTVC32kPXP7zM6h1JF0vFBoQhxu4DywDswa-BjOj_BkhcuS=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can also push the drawstring portion inside the bag if you prefer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyOFkQPRq90_zoEhotOTf4hB5yV-j0w-G90mKYfnMJqPLB3ujO7gDXgFsrKpCv0OsQbmW12cl8l92B8IuUi28vViXSXbY1libcW13WhnrfbhV-2cmql68VU286_U-nzpXZ1xl-1cjKm7AERhFXgUAJV4v8v6-cn6byNReP0_FqqPjsAvQQvrX2guyHJNcq" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1885" data-original-width="1885" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyOFkQPRq90_zoEhotOTf4hB5yV-j0w-G90mKYfnMJqPLB3ujO7gDXgFsrKpCv0OsQbmW12cl8l92B8IuUi28vViXSXbY1libcW13WhnrfbhV-2cmql68VU286_U-nzpXZ1xl-1cjKm7AERhFXgUAJV4v8v6-cn6byNReP0_FqqPjsAvQQvrX2guyHJNcq=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The front has a zipper pocket and a slip pocket above the zipper. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPOXWjc6_DKBpjkb058t9fk08rF7ddH6CfCzR13kLq2u3gxvzKk7R6mURcbB7NjrJllbFsFdCfjLquW9haDtvRbYjQQEcW7xJUzIJqvx8spbxDcBaQWBZfRg8urGCgKCClx39uVS8acpdqFvnq8JF_Q2MxOLrCWfFqzKczXCQ4EWXKvXS-wGx0pH7_gdol" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2593" data-original-width="2593" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPOXWjc6_DKBpjkb058t9fk08rF7ddH6CfCzR13kLq2u3gxvzKk7R6mURcbB7NjrJllbFsFdCfjLquW9haDtvRbYjQQEcW7xJUzIJqvx8spbxDcBaQWBZfRg8urGCgKCClx39uVS8acpdqFvnq8JF_Q2MxOLrCWfFqzKczXCQ4EWXKvXS-wGx0pH7_gdol=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Inside there is another pocket. The pocket is in Crimson Provisions and the lining is Denim Provisions fabric also from Tim Holtz. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSaS5UDJD4Uejb-kdz5Ev7b6XnWN8SZpJ4FpxpdhSmg5yGJ9xxNA4bgLXcfdfQxThnPp_5qIqz3lG6pgDI_RB19eLJ6PshosT92_houck5Zv9KVPZxOPuTItmGZ0JwQSzYdWXBUFNxWvcl21I5wytIgsqB5i5lG9WhSWlogC8SpwPpyk3WHoW8PK_cSetA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1302" data-original-width="1302" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSaS5UDJD4Uejb-kdz5Ev7b6XnWN8SZpJ4FpxpdhSmg5yGJ9xxNA4bgLXcfdfQxThnPp_5qIqz3lG6pgDI_RB19eLJ6PshosT92_houck5Zv9KVPZxOPuTItmGZ0JwQSzYdWXBUFNxWvcl21I5wytIgsqB5i5lG9WhSWlogC8SpwPpyk3WHoW8PK_cSetA=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Leather handles that have been riveted on for extra strength. </div><br />If you're looking for a little bit of fabric Simon Says has a couple bundles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If you'd like some yardage Whim-So-Doodle has Yardage and they ship fast! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Happy Sewing and thanks for dropping by!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Richele</span></i></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--ColorBlock Fabric--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/f8477dcd-bd8e-45ab-a037-79fde051880a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/f8477dcd-bd8e-45ab-a037-79fde051880a.jpg" /></a>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you'd like some yardage Whim-So-Doodle has Yardage and they ship fast! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Sewing and thanks for dropping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Richele</i></div><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Richele Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231404089002076497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670112497928742613.post-87349739848928256192024-02-21T11:51:00.000-08:002024-02-21T11:51:43.296-08:00COLORBLOCK fabric Sneakers! <p style="text-align: center;"> Hello everyone! Today I want to share a little about the Sneakers I made with the ColorBlock fabric designed by Tim Holtz for FreeSpirit Fabrics. I had been seeing these quilted sneakers popup on Instagram so I decided to give it a try. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjD6zsY0lE3ko2GfqaUtNkeLPX_7D-iq-lvEFa9JBZcoXoIr7s64zQMtHTrXUeN3lH0bVITpIhiofg0lxa4z5vg2JIyZLlAP7arAVT_kLpWeNxPeOXHPYNtEItHpS3HMCpm_RwekVLCNc21S82jnTcCC-MNeJZVUxFY3xuAbgVii_gcR_vrVkSf3dEAeF3e" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2859" data-original-width="2859" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjD6zsY0lE3ko2GfqaUtNkeLPX_7D-iq-lvEFa9JBZcoXoIr7s64zQMtHTrXUeN3lH0bVITpIhiofg0lxa4z5vg2JIyZLlAP7arAVT_kLpWeNxPeOXHPYNtEItHpS3HMCpm_RwekVLCNc21S82jnTcCC-MNeJZVUxFY3xuAbgVii_gcR_vrVkSf3dEAeF3e=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I ordered the Sneaker Kit from <a href="https://www.bucklebeebags.com/bucklebee-shop/happy-feet-quilted-sneaker-kit" target="_blank">BuckleBee Patterns</a> that everyone was using. They have the soles in white, or black. The kit comes with the sole, pattern, a great instruction booklet with all the details, thread, needle, and even a thimble. I would suggest that you have intermediate sewing skills. </span></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3juWLyfuz2Eapy03pt6tasBIcUN0jtAbao0_j4GvCFQTUguItX71VjPGJfIvH9_JNPNfiq8L1JW4qutcMbsyVsvZg4l10xNg9XiS5S_eywyNLVHOJUeYV9aJDf2rXAhkr4BURK1jtsC4DCElVk-kvLLf6k1nzA85i0psyWZSgzfpHK9FLVJR_BapjZcox" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3juWLyfuz2Eapy03pt6tasBIcUN0jtAbao0_j4GvCFQTUguItX71VjPGJfIvH9_JNPNfiq8L1JW4qutcMbsyVsvZg4l10xNg9XiS5S_eywyNLVHOJUeYV9aJDf2rXAhkr4BURK1jtsC4DCElVk-kvLLf6k1nzA85i0psyWZSgzfpHK9FLVJR_BapjZcox=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">To get started I quilted my layers together with the layers outlined in the instructions. I quilted the ColorBlock fabric in the ditch. </span></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3Br906Futf0c028h6f0DPX5c-HSc1-cvX7RY_5gmmcf0xLshl9KNITWk74mJQRQL0C5Tr-xLkuCFeaBU-lZyZLIt4Z1rGYXkAY5_PPLTQ3p0Z5qxRzR5CqvbwvUzMZHQ4E-9RCQ83SQ9bLnLeTaKibZ7UuWIlTk1yF-FuILcD6Ct9MIaBdDPYnxlX4v1H" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3Br906Futf0c028h6f0DPX5c-HSc1-cvX7RY_5gmmcf0xLshl9KNITWk74mJQRQL0C5Tr-xLkuCFeaBU-lZyZLIt4Z1rGYXkAY5_PPLTQ3p0Z5qxRzR5CqvbwvUzMZHQ4E-9RCQ83SQ9bLnLeTaKibZ7UuWIlTk1yF-FuILcD6Ct9MIaBdDPYnxlX4v1H=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cut out the pattern and make all the markings for the sewing holes and eyelet. Next pinch the holes I have a Japanese screw punch that worked great. I would put the eyelets in at this point when the fabric is flat. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6flP1TJ8hi7YG6PO53LnQLK_wuVwawYWmxeVpkD1whxZtuK8f1SDhMv3p0dgyfcFI1jAosvwB3euyZm3QRWRRDKLB_OQEBBrMv20cP9BPMY0pFY4uMom7MPzXCsXK-Uk5rR95Fug6Y63OJGcvEttW8eA02NdxSOwbqQK1O1z0ugQRrDjfXzMtQvae26nJ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2821" data-original-width="2821" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6flP1TJ8hi7YG6PO53LnQLK_wuVwawYWmxeVpkD1whxZtuK8f1SDhMv3p0dgyfcFI1jAosvwB3euyZm3QRWRRDKLB_OQEBBrMv20cP9BPMY0pFY4uMom7MPzXCsXK-Uk5rR95Fug6Y63OJGcvEttW8eA02NdxSOwbqQK1O1z0ugQRrDjfXzMtQvae26nJ=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After sewing the binding around the top I got to hand sewing the fabric part to the soles. This will take a while so be patient and if you're not a thimble wearer like me your fingers might be a little sore. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpWGgeVt2Y7OfaLtYEgSaPS8IYCNKaYFzyWH43ZpwyC9_AgtikezVS1natIrfRNThqBCJC1mL-ECfVXJjFNs9Jc7Eq_nVHmk4x_rqMahnVJQ9qd9BI5oq1AoXaWyWE3WBw5BzzCIqnw7lIeIhyr4rTVo2grYbY2J02aGXyeHU1x7auLAIzhEAHRdLYtQdO" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2859" data-original-width="2859" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpWGgeVt2Y7OfaLtYEgSaPS8IYCNKaYFzyWH43ZpwyC9_AgtikezVS1natIrfRNThqBCJC1mL-ECfVXJjFNs9Jc7Eq_nVHmk4x_rqMahnVJQ9qd9BI5oq1AoXaWyWE3WBw5BzzCIqnw7lIeIhyr4rTVo2grYbY2J02aGXyeHU1x7auLAIzhEAHRdLYtQdO=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once you're done sewing you will need to add shoelaces and put the insole in and just like that you're done. I can't wait to wear them around town! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy sewing friends! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for stopping by!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Richele </i></span></div></div></div><p></p><p><br /></p>Richele Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231404089002076497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670112497928742613.post-82821655692419937582024-02-17T10:10:00.000-08:002024-02-17T10:10:55.940-08:00COLORBLOCK projects - fabric designed by Tim Holtz<p style="text-align: center;">Hello friends! I have to say that this collection was very inspiring to me. The fact that Tim created the little squares one at a time a few years back makes it even better. The box arrived after Christmas and I was opening the box it came to me that this fabric was very special. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Tim's fabric is produced by FreeSpirit Fabric and is available in stores or online now. </p><p style="text-align: center;">So with that said I made several projects. Let me show you! </p><p style="text-align: center;">The first 3 project are made from patterns by Kaitlyn Howell at Knot and Thread. Kaitlyn is a pattern designer, a longer quilter and she does fabulous work. If you're new to sewing bags I would choose the "All Things Tote" because there's no zippers involved. Kait has some videos that will help you get started, she also has all the supplies on her website and always ships right away which is a bonus. </p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipIOyVLW0c1THuhpiEZQDxc6slIzGfiKtt4iT7-mU9vUdRJJoWpP-SZo-P57bsI8a8ppvr7mjUEfD5pBVR9yatLyxII0jO2ElI7Ky2iJ9Wpbqx2Kh7we9ogtQs9zOh-hy9PTnQmjh8o-g-97d9UxaP3gjvDkffZ7oHDKtt_FID-tTWT74DOkJUcnWJFDoB" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1805" data-original-width="1805" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipIOyVLW0c1THuhpiEZQDxc6slIzGfiKtt4iT7-mU9vUdRJJoWpP-SZo-P57bsI8a8ppvr7mjUEfD5pBVR9yatLyxII0jO2ElI7Ky2iJ9Wpbqx2Kh7we9ogtQs9zOh-hy9PTnQmjh8o-g-97d9UxaP3gjvDkffZ7oHDKtt_FID-tTWT74DOkJUcnWJFDoB=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"ALL THINGS TOTE"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">pattern by Knot and Thread</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXpjrKAdsi8JAvhgHNFTVM2BQJLVsTPbnnGWY3R1JwKneqPrpOboXCKaCBe0R83GJADwmnWBJPWUA-55zgDyriTytnt8Nwj0KEvZLg1ByxFrw6wFjRUv7JG7VHFSOjcWZ4L2UjJOl2rfyfNEXZ93UoZl84UmARnVbbS4FEaIkcbvhOk8a0JdhNWtl9Pn3w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2229" data-original-width="2229" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXpjrKAdsi8JAvhgHNFTVM2BQJLVsTPbnnGWY3R1JwKneqPrpOboXCKaCBe0R83GJADwmnWBJPWUA-55zgDyriTytnt8Nwj0KEvZLg1ByxFrw6wFjRUv7JG7VHFSOjcWZ4L2UjJOl2rfyfNEXZ93UoZl84UmARnVbbS4FEaIkcbvhOk8a0JdhNWtl9Pn3w=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">THE VIOLET BACKPACK</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">pattern by Knot and Thread</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj61AyM4gcPgtU-nIh6_2u4HWI64foyWVWmNKmk3OJhhEaw2YOTQpt-d07RqKxtB8E93PAXxt8K243oBdYmOLPFT7JVzyeLMjwAs-pHhpU-hFeCBGK-0nyHLioqzh1q93ylKlAvhRzMlGgCinY5zHfN1YAgxGqyW6BVqfVY3o7k6Wh5W4NPX9jEB8FfQDlh" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj61AyM4gcPgtU-nIh6_2u4HWI64foyWVWmNKmk3OJhhEaw2YOTQpt-d07RqKxtB8E93PAXxt8K243oBdYmOLPFT7JVzyeLMjwAs-pHhpU-hFeCBGK-0nyHLioqzh1q93ylKlAvhRzMlGgCinY5zHfN1YAgxGqyW6BVqfVY3o7k6Wh5W4NPX9jEB8FfQDlh=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div>PATCHWORK DUFFLE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">pattern by Knot and Thread</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">photo credit Tim Holtz</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next up is another favorite patterns designer Anna Graham and her company is called Noodlehead. She also has videos to support her patterns. I really loved this bag with the mix of Denim and ColorBlock fabric and don't you like the drawstring at the top? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPKOKXD_sHn0nB0GqZomsP6Py3IXb00BA6s0phlCrc4jsf7CfC6ms__XRjBNDposRffnerIcF5172XJAc-Vr_phAP5QybOVlT2m48X_Rp_zt7lmMXlNBd1MTHznY_60bsqp4I_gP4NfPgCWwHcz790i6UO1Cs0GUE-7iBV821i5MyTHgZ8PHqNx1ylmxVp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgPKOKXD_sHn0nB0GqZomsP6Py3IXb00BA6s0phlCrc4jsf7CfC6ms__XRjBNDposRffnerIcF5172XJAc-Vr_phAP5QybOVlT2m48X_Rp_zt7lmMXlNBd1MTHznY_60bsqp4I_gP4NfPgCWwHcz790i6UO1Cs0GUE-7iBV821i5MyTHgZ8PHqNx1ylmxVp=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">FIREFLY TOTE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">pattern by Noodlehead</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">photo by Tim Holtz</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everyone loves a good zipper pouch so I made a few different styles. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgemO7IOAB7KsgBSwMTG9GcrrDjYjQbFQHJlkL3lxJV1fqFk3f7eQTNmVSlkPovxQ8UftLNXB1gyhX36_V4TpP9EKCKwwZeCyeFtwEoD_SczYbHUi-YVyC5lbwX9c4Q5CelMGrw1dkcrOKOHl9AO-MQtKRQZOQJzZUQtL-Ok2tlr0Odk0MsGmlSAaLoYPUS" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgemO7IOAB7KsgBSwMTG9GcrrDjYjQbFQHJlkL3lxJV1fqFk3f7eQTNmVSlkPovxQ8UftLNXB1gyhX36_V4TpP9EKCKwwZeCyeFtwEoD_SczYbHUi-YVyC5lbwX9c4Q5CelMGrw1dkcrOKOHl9AO-MQtKRQZOQJzZUQtL-Ok2tlr0Odk0MsGmlSAaLoYPUS=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div>VERITY ZIPPER POUCHES</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">pattern by Molko</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">photo by Tim Holtz</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkJwwIql5DBX5kzyAprOBfDAWOX4zQx10AcfKxwjZilpv7kXIok12eWd9AYDQ9md4cJmOuyDdkUES1zcyjBoIUc4ZvsRnqxAyB1tjdmjNNZin9jlvBn9JLCUH-W5pysMEa2Kzv1mO5M_2R1ya4aTGzogoeMRKA1SWoB0jrZikbXlBRsuj_tZEPBUtQM-el" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2387" data-original-width="2387" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkJwwIql5DBX5kzyAprOBfDAWOX4zQx10AcfKxwjZilpv7kXIok12eWd9AYDQ9md4cJmOuyDdkUES1zcyjBoIUc4ZvsRnqxAyB1tjdmjNNZin9jlvBn9JLCUH-W5pysMEa2Kzv1mO5M_2R1ya4aTGzogoeMRKA1SWoB0jrZikbXlBRsuj_tZEPBUtQM-el=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">VINYL ZIPPER POUCHES</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">pattern by Sotak Patterns</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>More projects...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pillow is made with strips of fabric to create triangles. Thanks Paula for the great idea. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">No patterns for the following items but a blog post will follow. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifEZaPUuQ0LKqpixBz-w2MWWE5-n6pBhs3Apfcw5c3r24LkgxFy6nsHFlSDraljESJPUStWOoSgz3czRl2WlIk990dJ4yJ02g-Uf17bGY62e5NwOuG0GrAjdeGrFnea9cWamBLNbQqMsX-RadhGnvousj8WdO8-yTxDFt9Wja107Vg1ooqp4Xcpqsk2ACF" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2783" data-original-width="2783" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifEZaPUuQ0LKqpixBz-w2MWWE5-n6pBhs3Apfcw5c3r24LkgxFy6nsHFlSDraljESJPUStWOoSgz3czRl2WlIk990dJ4yJ02g-Uf17bGY62e5NwOuG0GrAjdeGrFnea9cWamBLNbQqMsX-RadhGnvousj8WdO8-yTxDFt9Wja107Vg1ooqp4Xcpqsk2ACF=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div>TRIANGLE PILLOW<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAeh72v5QXV-DWBrJtScktO0sHEvRjAxqOHcMdjDQFygDw9JZVvVMPoK6qwV1WDNL4PNsDqH8l8nl4dvJ-QbwRlBNXWSJG5Wjz3Mp_iG-29Xgg_xl-M7oWbg_h_oOOVJ9Ig3uaD-VG-rBT91iA9hGdusmwl-GjszmesYrpprGHOOgtBpspiIg3ULvJ-o2I" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAeh72v5QXV-DWBrJtScktO0sHEvRjAxqOHcMdjDQFygDw9JZVvVMPoK6qwV1WDNL4PNsDqH8l8nl4dvJ-QbwRlBNXWSJG5Wjz3Mp_iG-29Xgg_xl-M7oWbg_h_oOOVJ9Ig3uaD-VG-rBT91iA9hGdusmwl-GjszmesYrpprGHOOgtBpspiIg3ULvJ-o2I=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">KEY CHAINS</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">photo credit Tim Holtz</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are a few project of things to wear.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXT5PG2W6p-LDQl2V0gYfe7M4UaOzr02ykJ3SuPbRAd7o4j7wwIVpmLd852D6Y6kLNPgEidScqhY4EJCmunca9e1N_vWbP2d9hvIGsAkZletY7kiIjQ1OFkc5BlGuu-u2LjoAtpTuOSe_QWz7Q3a28bM3w6-vllmyWOAVBW5Ws_PCMQEV-3jtFpZxbPvha" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXT5PG2W6p-LDQl2V0gYfe7M4UaOzr02ykJ3SuPbRAd7o4j7wwIVpmLd852D6Y6kLNPgEidScqhY4EJCmunca9e1N_vWbP2d9hvIGsAkZletY7kiIjQ1OFkc5BlGuu-u2LjoAtpTuOSe_QWz7Q3a28bM3w6-vllmyWOAVBW5Ws_PCMQEV-3jtFpZxbPvha=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">ALTERED SHIRT</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">photo credit Tim Holtz</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Taking a store bought shirt and adding the fabric to the yolk and cuffs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgehNF9bEeiGwHIv19_DvhhYei-ZCALd0MTWWApXzyDWfN991T63i4gUrKpcu1zALH-zLi754YpmwTDcdofGqoXupvtCVK36JUyZqZTH1tG_9BmcmOtCEZfdFZpYxz86viLGukdSSJansY1zfdZYIObWbxU965pxGSxaV9Vp1rMuKN9S8oIl74tC0KXi-Hh" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2535" data-original-width="2535" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgehNF9bEeiGwHIv19_DvhhYei-ZCALd0MTWWApXzyDWfN991T63i4gUrKpcu1zALH-zLi754YpmwTDcdofGqoXupvtCVK36JUyZqZTH1tG_9BmcmOtCEZfdFZpYxz86viLGukdSSJansY1zfdZYIObWbxU965pxGSxaV9Vp1rMuKN9S8oIl74tC0KXi-Hh=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">FLAT CAP</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">pattern by Tori Capes for Mad Cap Hats </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJmOfm6tfsmiob4QddqratfKiqejc72h08XCauOGO9EIhjSRrYR59Lksf0nKagAd3NlEJjYk4dxNxDuhksrmUa5_ZwLuUwu9HwGKIvUTYd5QWwEQdkQcUtAOB3Sv-XoLolTz0lekabAxIjnABE9LVafvDM9sK6hptC-atPizM9EBTx2qSSd20oN1_TkSTa" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2859" data-original-width="2859" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJmOfm6tfsmiob4QddqratfKiqejc72h08XCauOGO9EIhjSRrYR59Lksf0nKagAd3NlEJjYk4dxNxDuhksrmUa5_ZwLuUwu9HwGKIvUTYd5QWwEQdkQcUtAOB3Sv-XoLolTz0lekabAxIjnABE9LVafvDM9sK6hptC-atPizM9EBTx2qSSd20oN1_TkSTa=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">HAPPY FEET SNEAKERS</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sneaker kit from BucklebeeBags.com</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for stopping by! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Richele</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">If you'd like to get a little fabric Simon Says Stamps has a couple options. </span></i></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--ColorBlock Fabric--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/f8477dcd-bd8e-45ab-a037-79fde051880a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/f8477dcd-bd8e-45ab-a037-79fde051880a.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="f8477dcd-bd8e-45ab-a037-79fde051880a" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Richele Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231404089002076497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670112497928742613.post-21090125871198471502023-11-16T11:59:00.000-08:002023-11-16T11:59:04.830-08:00Magical Christmas Globe Instructions<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-t2qIOJmZGRXauU47fgLU3gHBjKgmi-W3SyKc_HsBJgfkR7-bWk_VokgnJ0PsSInE1l5mGmOPDGz089YDh4iq9Kc161wYauERj3YhRG8d8acf9XUM37oFTIM1e_c5ohd5BFMePxNxTrwSWxbS4xgPv3P2KE2E6wlC8oAPbqU2uRM12LLQ0NxJzIfJGVUX" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3042" data-original-width="1925" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-t2qIOJmZGRXauU47fgLU3gHBjKgmi-W3SyKc_HsBJgfkR7-bWk_VokgnJ0PsSInE1l5mGmOPDGz089YDh4iq9Kc161wYauERj3YhRG8d8acf9XUM37oFTIM1e_c5ohd5BFMePxNxTrwSWxbS4xgPv3P2KE2E6wlC8oAPbqU2uRM12LLQ0NxJzIfJGVUX=w253-h400" width="253" /></a></div><br />Hello Friends! My class was a huge success and sold out so fast so I've uploaded instruction in my Etsy store. 9 pages of instruction include 40 step out photos with an explanations of each photo. Links on where to purchase the gumball machine, lights and more are included. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the link to my shop...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/1californiaARTgirl">https://www.etsy.com/shop/1californiaARTgirl</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enjoy the Holidays! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Richele</span></i></div><br /> <p></p>Richele Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231404089002076497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670112497928742613.post-45859664591033397992023-09-24T11:47:00.000-07:002023-09-24T11:47:45.112-07:00Stamps and Stencils from Tim Holtz oh my! <p> Hello! Stamps and Stencil are a favorite of mine to create with. The new Tim Holtz holiday stamps and stencils from Stampers Anonymous are so fun. So many possibilities. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRZ5y6ojTXOCfy53A7FeY3HhsWmbYnLHM7b0cCzZKEZP9dGXVTCpJTleUrEfEI8n5GmFq4B4roUCf0qWpy6mEH39gRLvfrePmUuDqcXzImaH4_Za-WMRXzun0LTWzhcYkmYMS2gU5HrHAbnAwtXbVOJP-RJHWmsN6X4QPxJTdLdzFKi8UvXpzSsn9GOt7l" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2099" data-original-width="2099" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRZ5y6ojTXOCfy53A7FeY3HhsWmbYnLHM7b0cCzZKEZP9dGXVTCpJTleUrEfEI8n5GmFq4B4roUCf0qWpy6mEH39gRLvfrePmUuDqcXzImaH4_Za-WMRXzun0LTWzhcYkmYMS2gU5HrHAbnAwtXbVOJP-RJHWmsN6X4QPxJTdLdzFKi8UvXpzSsn9GOt7l=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These little A-1 cards were created using the Element Stencils Festive Art #est 005. How fun for the holidays.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think my favorite is the Snowman. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are a few tips when using the stencils. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">TIP #1 - I like to use Tim's Distress Oxide Ink as the are somewhat opaque which helps when layering color over color. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">TIP #2 - You can use a blending tool or brushes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">TIP #3 - Masking is essential I seem to always mess up and get ink where I don't want it so I use PostIt Notes for masking. I try not to reuse them if they have a lot of ink on them. A low tack tape will also work but you can move the PostIt Notes around very easily. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">TIP #4 - Think outside the box like... an ornament could turn into a snowman body. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have fun creating!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are a few of my favorites! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikRdHYE5l_JaUBXTEsp5YEltRWaB9BdaljN64fzpGzSScH08V8l7GCIiTEOZjODKb47xVFhPmsbAzbdTwZhtf3RIxgvVu0zt18PHbZ9N_pRZKuB_fXBhmJnFtuUAkuh7uAe4g97BF93EIfpNxjcNFf_i2hkFcIcgALUpfWnm9bDlkIzwZsKlPdrTNvdJgh" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1958" data-original-width="1958" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikRdHYE5l_JaUBXTEsp5YEltRWaB9BdaljN64fzpGzSScH08V8l7GCIiTEOZjODKb47xVFhPmsbAzbdTwZhtf3RIxgvVu0zt18PHbZ9N_pRZKuB_fXBhmJnFtuUAkuh7uAe4g97BF93EIfpNxjcNFf_i2hkFcIcgALUpfWnm9bDlkIzwZsKlPdrTNvdJgh=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Snowman Card </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiO_9GFqwhWwBwlumEu0zauJQVCzJ-wdQOVUw5pvFj9NXCYA5N6td_lY_RmVqVAo3IjdD49gR7ZUbbO2K7xK7Q0SSkDrrpLigRInAeLNBEMii_ovePPV8rTI92Q8n-VKeCS5V_xuBUpspeIuIrWffGhwXsoI5WyVMVKv__BKCCPOqAYEEqaqiDqIrSol7x9" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2577" data-original-width="2577" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiO_9GFqwhWwBwlumEu0zauJQVCzJ-wdQOVUw5pvFj9NXCYA5N6td_lY_RmVqVAo3IjdD49gR7ZUbbO2K7xK7Q0SSkDrrpLigRInAeLNBEMii_ovePPV8rTI92Q8n-VKeCS5V_xuBUpspeIuIrWffGhwXsoI5WyVMVKv__BKCCPOqAYEEqaqiDqIrSol7x9=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are the stencils I used for the snowman. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Below is the New Stampers Anonymous Release designed by Tim Holtz</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/b684f0c3-cc61-4f51-823d-6a47a9945300" rel="nofollow" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/b684f0c3-cc61-4f51-823d-6a47a9945300.jpg" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div>Richele Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231404089002076497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670112497928742613.post-60485863390627540122023-09-22T11:00:00.000-07:002023-09-22T11:00:44.633-07:00Wonderland Fabric Release for Tim Holtz<p>Hello! The new Wonderland fabric designed by Tim Holtz for FreeSpirit Fabrics is a beautiful soft flannel available now in stores. The flannel is so soft and easy to work with. You will love it for the cozy holidays. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKdwQ5kPdGQoxKEAE_B9A6qafeLJ3XH7lvyD_sdpjXl-5_1T28_0PGa9MWzuxb0wG4J92YyyWu61M8NGBRWA2dkWVbjvlfzss8YOn0Ioo36YbzGTBmi2mGu9Ek70g_Bg1P98P2sOzt7Omthe5Arus4V-Z__hLhokVr6zumFL8qp9ufEAQQwqCPTgyOmh46" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1278" data-original-width="1284" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKdwQ5kPdGQoxKEAE_B9A6qafeLJ3XH7lvyD_sdpjXl-5_1T28_0PGa9MWzuxb0wG4J92YyyWu61M8NGBRWA2dkWVbjvlfzss8YOn0Ioo36YbzGTBmi2mGu9Ek70g_Bg1P98P2sOzt7Omthe5Arus4V-Z__hLhokVr6zumFL8qp9ufEAQQwqCPTgyOmh46=w400-h398" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are the Wonderland designs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made a few projects to show case the versatility of the fabrics. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Star Pillow <a href="https://www.polkadotchair.com/patchwork-quilted-pillows/">instructions</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjoQLdyCQli49BaUMBylD_peAadwl2YP_EF2Xw-VXcVwktPZ5LZE3cDwkpZ_GKlKrQz9bMva3z_dEj1HGF10fP7T8S8hYusfcNvZMmDrrggp9mIPlhrIVB4zOVMWkXRgc_7O_KGHHEPUyMEehy5yy9T0XYyb_gAtUsKqiY2SMz26fD_3i8o563xLOIyGbWc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjoQLdyCQli49BaUMBylD_peAadwl2YP_EF2Xw-VXcVwktPZ5LZE3cDwkpZ_GKlKrQz9bMva3z_dEj1HGF10fP7T8S8hYusfcNvZMmDrrggp9mIPlhrIVB4zOVMWkXRgc_7O_KGHHEPUyMEehy5yy9T0XYyb_gAtUsKqiY2SMz26fD_3i8o563xLOIyGbWc" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Don't forget to watch Tim Holtz YouTube video and see all the amazing projects from the Makers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Richele</i></span></div><br />Here are the links to purchase the fabrics from Simon Says Stamp. <a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/3744e103-f4f3-4791-9db5-89d41701c053" rel="nofollow" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/3744e103-f4f3-4791-9db5-89d41701c053.jpg" /></a></div></div></div></div></div>Richele Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231404089002076497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670112497928742613.post-52405436408364723242023-09-20T14:13:00.003-07:002023-09-20T15:40:06.576-07:00 Christmas Stamps and Stencils from Tim Holtz / Stampers Anonymous<p>Today is release day for the Stampers Anonymous Stamps designed by Tim Holtz! So many great sets to choose from. </p><p style="text-align: center;">Don't forget to catch the Tim Holtz LIVE YouTube on Saturday, September 23rd at 9:00 am PST.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-WnRXl9x6U-XmUYc2a5PfaBKFrY_Zu9EN0gUWzWiIgr--KVbANdMZs2UnNOubxtOp5LUXScYcBgKCbat_QxEL8aiY1uGLAcLmZH9wTSgVHu4Q8ry0TljpILtlV2peRUZdJgQWVsBW1702qITGFzaxWX1nQ7Qd5lbCaD-a1-APNE52Fatn12otrOT4OEhY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1328" data-original-width="1357" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-WnRXl9x6U-XmUYc2a5PfaBKFrY_Zu9EN0gUWzWiIgr--KVbANdMZs2UnNOubxtOp5LUXScYcBgKCbat_QxEL8aiY1uGLAcLmZH9wTSgVHu4Q8ry0TljpILtlV2peRUZdJgQWVsBW1702qITGFzaxWX1nQ7Qd5lbCaD-a1-APNE52Fatn12otrOT4OEhY=w400-h392" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made this simple card to show you that you can make a non holiday card with the stamps if you want.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPTqPR2bUpWlj6ZTfqJHoRiHy8ooiktR2L58CPA2ipf9XWU2SuxCoqwsju3GL2U1NiUF5Ub59wNfNZeuWUsycvTSzpYMjvZnrcs2AUF_uzEEVvsjYUS3CI0HKweRlq9F1XR2QF-_hvFsFfm3gDIcTJ4A9DPV-ULyTJfaxGquOSC3uryxpPeiyL0Xc4x9c6" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPTqPR2bUpWlj6ZTfqJHoRiHy8ooiktR2L58CPA2ipf9XWU2SuxCoqwsju3GL2U1NiUF5Ub59wNfNZeuWUsycvTSzpYMjvZnrcs2AUF_uzEEVvsjYUS3CI0HKweRlq9F1XR2QF-_hvFsFfm3gDIcTJ4A9DPV-ULyTJfaxGquOSC3uryxpPeiyL0Xc4x9c6=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love these new ticking stripes. I set it up in my Stamping platform down towards the bottom on the diagonal and stamped it on my cardstock. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcFrUMKWVRK9dIKT7BYEFmN38tXFC8NoKfFDXpJN2sJkMPZhhzTSE7foTA6aES4AQxBjIqMP9HmTuEKFN3q_Zj0lYQ9XYY9nFee7ffrR-BybeKbPACXntnLKrXAy_wHcHhTLGC2u5Q3ColYQ3PtLoNCGMckM-5UkSvUDVSCsZ_qiJaXRczBVgVwiD9deCK" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2774" data-original-width="2774" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcFrUMKWVRK9dIKT7BYEFmN38tXFC8NoKfFDXpJN2sJkMPZhhzTSE7foTA6aES4AQxBjIqMP9HmTuEKFN3q_Zj0lYQ9XYY9nFee7ffrR-BybeKbPACXntnLKrXAy_wHcHhTLGC2u5Q3ColYQ3PtLoNCGMckM-5UkSvUDVSCsZ_qiJaXRczBVgVwiD9deCK=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I moved my cardstock down and lined up the stripes to continue the pattern for the rest of my background. You can see I trimmed the cardstock down to make lining it up easier. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYuFkm0S-aLV4aDbh_B5t75cGMgLv49UcKLtyn6Hxe1U8xO5z4ivD_rGgynAPID77Ydpf0d9QedCz5D0_rQ0psvvoUhjiUvvGhOR4lpBR9Fws3tvO8GpAQnpo74dJyMdw_fMI3En-YRRknNyM9jqV9DYZ3eVajA6o6itB3-PTJQonLDQF611Oqa7pydhao" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYuFkm0S-aLV4aDbh_B5t75cGMgLv49UcKLtyn6Hxe1U8xO5z4ivD_rGgynAPID77Ydpf0d9QedCz5D0_rQ0psvvoUhjiUvvGhOR4lpBR9Fws3tvO8GpAQnpo74dJyMdw_fMI3En-YRRknNyM9jqV9DYZ3eVajA6o6itB3-PTJQonLDQF611Oqa7pydhao=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't forget to mask off with some PostIt notes and stamp again. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjyNo_0AqJhyUlGKnqXnvW_8PYWxwfxdFTr9iNKeEflhTzWYBVWRNe0fHLnWjMG769KXDm1pXDIuOq3gG0hOj9eGJwYYJvySHFC03wb7irqX5aBqlSiWcsFt6Rd7SGgCumsYd_pPof0CpD8bPO3e2aM_ux6QaIz6KtdyTFOHvtIb3MVQq6Y8rAF1lB7NJJc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2185" data-original-width="2185" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjyNo_0AqJhyUlGKnqXnvW_8PYWxwfxdFTr9iNKeEflhTzWYBVWRNe0fHLnWjMG769KXDm1pXDIuOq3gG0hOj9eGJwYYJvySHFC03wb7irqX5aBqlSiWcsFt6Rd7SGgCumsYd_pPof0CpD8bPO3e2aM_ux6QaIz6KtdyTFOHvtIb3MVQq6Y8rAF1lB7NJJc=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I set up my stamps land stamped the other images then assembled my card. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqlSY0rBvrElVELJATxGoHgVrTOM5LjUOEWroT8UKPg5FkH7QJFiudKuSAm56wGaeJkrJd7i4VdHH5OXFmWFZ596DX3SdgcE0ETzv-KfrGDPczZTdekWWLZZFq7B1is0UO1S86gwW6NOe8VdKVt6zJyrX2itnFv0qGocd0vaK-q-j7VWoEQNr-RrWk2O9W" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1328" data-original-width="1357" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqlSY0rBvrElVELJATxGoHgVrTOM5LjUOEWroT8UKPg5FkH7QJFiudKuSAm56wGaeJkrJd7i4VdHH5OXFmWFZ596DX3SdgcE0ETzv-KfrGDPczZTdekWWLZZFq7B1is0UO1S86gwW6NOe8VdKVt6zJyrX2itnFv0qGocd0vaK-q-j7VWoEQNr-RrWk2O9W=w320-h314" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also added a little stitching which I think adds a little texture. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you will tune into the Tim Holtz LIVE on Saturday, September 23rd 9:00 am PST. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping by. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Richele</span></i></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Click below to view the Stamps and Stencils. </div></div>
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<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="b684f0c3-cc61-4f51-823d-6a47a9945300" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Richele Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231404089002076497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670112497928742613.post-26656137504096176312023-08-25T10:00:00.058-07:002023-08-25T10:00:00.138-07:00Tim Holtz "Frightful" - Eclectic Elements Fabric Release<p style="text-align: center;">Hello friends! Today I'm sharing several makes for the Tim Holtz Frightful fabric release for FreeSpirit Fabrics. The Eclectic Elements fabric is in stores and on line now. Simon Says Stamp is selling bundles so you can get your hands on just a little bit of fabrics to have fun with. If you missed the Tim Holtz YouTube LIVE for this release be sure to check it out on Tim's YouTube channel, there are so many amazing makes! </p><p style="text-align: center;">A big thank you to Tim Holtz for designing such gorgeous fabrics and for the amazing photos!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj69kmlHqcGZaDKJLc5XVZF2xNsVH5QuHmPNJkLHAmcJvVqkwHpl0IXNePPJIIHM38Ht0sNlt94cTGY-6TjUY2TxhV2zCPYU69ZYQFadhjw67leT3XXWKdvbeV7I1feogBuGQGo4hz8aiI7g4iw8T8kZ_DjzJzDscZp5Or9eM9menvmx3llqokfrDuskQtf/s1080/RICHELE1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj69kmlHqcGZaDKJLc5XVZF2xNsVH5QuHmPNJkLHAmcJvVqkwHpl0IXNePPJIIHM38Ht0sNlt94cTGY-6TjUY2TxhV2zCPYU69ZYQFadhjw67leT3XXWKdvbeV7I1feogBuGQGo4hz8aiI7g4iw8T8kZ_DjzJzDscZp5Or9eM9menvmx3llqokfrDuskQtf/w400-h400/RICHELE1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spiderweb Table Topper </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pattern by "My Cotton Creations"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(9/25/2012 blog post)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpHc-tVA5RDSuiz77HH-AFKahRGSFUvn0KUeTGEV3IZxzbalE32HAVd0BzzO2kdEKX8htRImiRGoZ15H5JETce-xZnjKAG1cYmfdmg_SPeVSNUuwSygu-HfLdhkfzdyjulPlcxsuQH7-CefksaW0NFcV4trwGwolfsL1mQ3fs29SlxJK9ZcgUkqToNMl5e/s1080/RICHELE2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpHc-tVA5RDSuiz77HH-AFKahRGSFUvn0KUeTGEV3IZxzbalE32HAVd0BzzO2kdEKX8htRImiRGoZ15H5JETce-xZnjKAG1cYmfdmg_SPeVSNUuwSygu-HfLdhkfzdyjulPlcxsuQH7-CefksaW0NFcV4trwGwolfsL1mQ3fs29SlxJK9ZcgUkqToNMl5e/w400-h400/RICHELE2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"All Things Tote" </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pattern by Knot and Thread Designs</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9UdIohHKG_NvsZjAgeKJHXIgpmlsRFJt1w1ze4UFXg2AA_Mj6dH9HoeoxeNcexDbWecKCpaXeeWv86eSyqAbx9ALYTo3nzg5k14R5AJ363-FTa19MGsieJQdkJdiLcwKiVcFvRVhulovZCZ2oI4oIiPtVKvbrtxTFOVJHQSXEUEhZKcoAC8cE3AJC2wxS/s1080/RICHELE3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9UdIohHKG_NvsZjAgeKJHXIgpmlsRFJt1w1ze4UFXg2AA_Mj6dH9HoeoxeNcexDbWecKCpaXeeWv86eSyqAbx9ALYTo3nzg5k14R5AJ363-FTa19MGsieJQdkJdiLcwKiVcFvRVhulovZCZ2oI4oIiPtVKvbrtxTFOVJHQSXEUEhZKcoAC8cE3AJC2wxS/w400-h400/RICHELE3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chevron Pillow</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Made from half square triangles</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6bZZG59QSZX7eLtR5f8f0Ak0LKdwQpE2o0TjJHS009jQkcq1egF9NDnFMvVgoIxVLcISRndsQGDFBOq3g-enPPuG3yCd2wPIOnx_-KmG1WyLg2Q_-0ocgQm4V1nTpBTfSZuq8Gxbz225IaQU0RIKRwjqomJb_oGSaEaQaHGi8o6kNtxPoK2gQ7d7TS7kg/s1080/RICHELE4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6bZZG59QSZX7eLtR5f8f0Ak0LKdwQpE2o0TjJHS009jQkcq1egF9NDnFMvVgoIxVLcISRndsQGDFBOq3g-enPPuG3yCd2wPIOnx_-KmG1WyLg2Q_-0ocgQm4V1nTpBTfSZuq8Gxbz225IaQU0RIKRwjqomJb_oGSaEaQaHGi8o6kNtxPoK2gQ7d7TS7kg/w400-h400/RICHELE4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spider Web Pillow </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Inspired by the Table Topper</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaUdKdrWmEoUBCKQyIuf70N-0wVWQm6GyQvnS1LtA1afW1nd0Q-ov0PiHk4njhaI-2Xa5muutvMLgGsVtzX9z2Fz3OBrmmUUwz25LgifP_1HRoh0riJ9ID3LGXJkZJ7xZ6Q_GoUrNdKy9UCDQ765wn36hNTyMuNMURAL-t-0PURbeUQSfDOUm4HztxJdZo/s1080/RICHELE5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaUdKdrWmEoUBCKQyIuf70N-0wVWQm6GyQvnS1LtA1afW1nd0Q-ov0PiHk4njhaI-2Xa5muutvMLgGsVtzX9z2Fz3OBrmmUUwz25LgifP_1HRoh0riJ9ID3LGXJkZJ7xZ6Q_GoUrNdKy9UCDQ765wn36hNTyMuNMURAL-t-0PURbeUQSfDOUm4HztxJdZo/w400-h400/RICHELE5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pumpkin Bags</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pattern by Beth Studley</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQJ6IbFAEOYSI01B17tRazONM3vvjcZr2tIcFLPtFtzdC5zcNjzVvkCwRhkAm-iXObkz8uaITYx1_d7wQJVZtgwcwg9GyyGkyx4pFSL1hNS6WT9XmrBqoC4prxhGBQKVcuK3x_MrsjUIr6MavRtTQpclfXtDZyyXF7lTNYr-8lJgENonyHmSVJ1g4-7iv/s1080/RICHELE6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQJ6IbFAEOYSI01B17tRazONM3vvjcZr2tIcFLPtFtzdC5zcNjzVvkCwRhkAm-iXObkz8uaITYx1_d7wQJVZtgwcwg9GyyGkyx4pFSL1hNS6WT9XmrBqoC4prxhGBQKVcuK3x_MrsjUIr6MavRtTQpclfXtDZyyXF7lTNYr-8lJgENonyHmSVJ1g4-7iv/w400-h400/RICHELE6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Simple Halloween Cards made with fabric.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just for fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping by.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy sewing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Richele</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Head over to Simon Says Stamp to grab some fabric to play with!</div><p></p>
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<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="53df885f-607c-4fee-8693-169caf4b130c" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Richele Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231404089002076497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670112497928742613.post-20308219779119643422021-01-16T10:30:00.002-08:002021-01-17T14:51:24.304-08:00Inspiration for a New Year! - Sizzix Chapter 1 by Tim Holtz<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Hello friends! The NEW Sizzix Chapter 1 release designed by Tim Holtz is AMAZING. The new line has many botanical dies, some beautiful colorize dies, a little whimsy, steam punk and a little retro. I can't wait to see all the fun inspiration from the makers. Here is a quick look at </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">some pieces I created. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Hope, Peace, Happiness and Love panel</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTO_1-MZVkS4T4i1uCY3w6MxfNPoV_yeWT1-atZew-_xMFoRLaACdxc095P3if-pINz5QwwucQ0CTv-n7UhYwhArT4DmlsrWL8QnUQaJHz02ApDLhnz7JgxRbiCw08NOeXl1yfr10OEi2p/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTO_1-MZVkS4T4i1uCY3w6MxfNPoV_yeWT1-atZew-_xMFoRLaACdxc095P3if-pINz5QwwucQ0CTv-n7UhYwhArT4DmlsrWL8QnUQaJHz02ApDLhnz7JgxRbiCw08NOeXl1yfr10OEi2p/w400-h400/IMG_4328.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I will be back soon with details on how I created these. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Richele</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Here are my favorites from the release.</i></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><!-- LinkDeli Code Start --><!-- Chapter one 2021 --><a class="linkdeli-image" target=_blank href="https://linkdeli.com/view/f72a548c-bbbf-4643-86d3-ea14d3240539" rel="nofollow"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/f72a548c-bbbf-4643-86d3-ea14d3240539.jpg"></a>
<script class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="f72a548c-bbbf-4643-86d3-ea14d3240539" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708" async="true"></script><!-- LinkDeli Code End -->Richele Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231404089002076497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670112497928742613.post-45824460976169611232020-12-04T07:47:00.001-08:002020-12-04T07:47:23.909-08:00Winter Wishes Card - Tim Holtz Cardinal Die Set<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Hello friends and happy DieCember! I'm so excited to be part of the Simon Says Stamp DieCember using the exclusive Tim Holtz Cardinal Die Thinlits set. The Die is only available on Simon Say Stamp! I decided to create the Cardinal out of nontraditional colors to show the versatility of die cutting. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQuiRDviEEIt26FWBqgkYa03PvcmDn8dXqFtI0V30obL7YgL-lgwrdRxx3LmlUp1Wy6cojlokrgNv2ngXx_a9SYqMorC3nb4_w5LBarBuS7xcr05cvExYu-VALasecxHZ7qppgep258cwH/s2048/IMG_3815.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQuiRDviEEIt26FWBqgkYa03PvcmDn8dXqFtI0V30obL7YgL-lgwrdRxx3LmlUp1Wy6cojlokrgNv2ngXx_a9SYqMorC3nb4_w5LBarBuS7xcr05cvExYu-VALasecxHZ7qppgep258cwH/w400-h400/IMG_3815.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Don't you just love all the different textures from the stamped background to the sparkly snowflake, the beautiful winter greens and the handsome bird. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh1PSZy9RvHj76azO4xc1gBX_JI2TnmIMWBmK6xXJcQtmWatEi7g0wpVfb2aoUVhyZ22kmcOOn89iH_lj7UfGdNEU5QQJwzgqNDDFqo4I5xQEX03A5JLDcIwS4nO7B9gOVt9JK_zN8mld7/s2048/IMG_3769.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh1PSZy9RvHj76azO4xc1gBX_JI2TnmIMWBmK6xXJcQtmWatEi7g0wpVfb2aoUVhyZ22kmcOOn89iH_lj7UfGdNEU5QQJwzgqNDDFqo4I5xQEX03A5JLDcIwS4nO7B9gOVt9JK_zN8mld7/w400-h400/IMG_3769.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I started with the background piece. Cut a piece of Distress White HeavyStock to 3 3/4" x 5 1/2". Spray piece with water, then spray with Distress Oxide Spray in Antique Linen, Iced Spruce and Speckled Egg and dry with heat tool. I have used all Oxide Inks for a softer look but you could also use dye inks if you like things brighter. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNEAjWsq_fvmcYh9ErH2ZxdDJtX53wOt6oQycCQdMLzAvFB8VS8EoYMuh1AyaSxtlXOdK145Av3KTYt45Zj2O-rIY0TCr-XTQQMG81RN7R4HfGkf6zKzbiNiq6DJqSbMxfz3w8VKjH2Hz0/s2048/IMG_3771.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNEAjWsq_fvmcYh9ErH2ZxdDJtX53wOt6oQycCQdMLzAvFB8VS8EoYMuh1AyaSxtlXOdK145Av3KTYt45Zj2O-rIY0TCr-XTQQMG81RN7R4HfGkf6zKzbiNiq6DJqSbMxfz3w8VKjH2Hz0/w400-h400/IMG_3771.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I added some over stamping in the same/similar colors I sprayed the background in to add a little bit of texture. The new "The Poinsettia" Stamp set CMS426 from Stampers Anonymous will be perfect. I love this set as it has lots of stamps that are great for adding to backgrounds. The music notes, script, swirls and the little specks are perfect for snow. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj49sksiq1qyDH3vZUH5bMnkWFm5JRaWeUhvRmqOIXmUocdZsNRnKY3qA042pUBlpYOkZDEieEByYK5C6p4QuvfX0S39DM71dU31rVklpHLjs-pPwrcvwe-Nn05dvLXpx97YpoBEgAXK5lK/s2048/IMG_3767.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj49sksiq1qyDH3vZUH5bMnkWFm5JRaWeUhvRmqOIXmUocdZsNRnKY3qA042pUBlpYOkZDEieEByYK5C6p4QuvfX0S39DM71dU31rVklpHLjs-pPwrcvwe-Nn05dvLXpx97YpoBEgAXK5lK/w400-h400/IMG_3767.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Did you know that the Distress line now has Heavystock in new different colors? The white is ideal for clean backgrounds and brighter colors and who doesn't love Kraft!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqJxj7r9c4lvaZg16RyjmsDiTXE3XoOjleLRgAmlfoR0Put1tvHmlYFRr6u24wBn3PCdR4VtrxRI7oQCcGxZ8Wx-ZFijDgrp3s5YVed8GHNceJ3RMnj4rZsUZmu1eO9vQ40KEJ4l-neRgt/s2048/IMG_3774.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqJxj7r9c4lvaZg16RyjmsDiTXE3XoOjleLRgAmlfoR0Put1tvHmlYFRr6u24wBn3PCdR4VtrxRI7oQCcGxZ8Wx-ZFijDgrp3s5YVed8GHNceJ3RMnj4rZsUZmu1eO9vQ40KEJ4l-neRgt/w400-h400/IMG_3774.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Cut a piece of Distress Kraft HeavyStock 9" x 6 1/4", score and fold in half for the card base. Add a little Picket Fence Distress Paint to your Glass Media Mat and spread out a thin layer with your finger. Pouce the stamp into the paint and then stamp on the Kraft card base. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy9K09YfFp-HrctxOsN4Ik_a2_oFErWP3PC8b_7jqGcOtj6h5MvmZ4itKuPWs9mpFA8R-vvzxkJC9mrvHYLYtTScJO-RdoFbGV3KC_eK80TotFZfkL_U1Fe_kZDZy4aiY5YCbe-AuO1gC3/s2048/IMG_3775.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy9K09YfFp-HrctxOsN4Ik_a2_oFErWP3PC8b_7jqGcOtj6h5MvmZ4itKuPWs9mpFA8R-vvzxkJC9mrvHYLYtTScJO-RdoFbGV3KC_eK80TotFZfkL_U1Fe_kZDZy4aiY5YCbe-AuO1gC3/w400-h400/IMG_3775.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Cut a mat from the Classic Kraft Stock 8" x 8" pad. Rough up the edges using a Paper Distresser. Ink the edges with Distress Oxide Ink on an Ink Blending Tool. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWBEdIqbUNkl_eXfqeMEzdoT7ZXAA6hUA5mQM7w78Ykx7IRs9Js4fwpWt9Oh9BT46qztf-jwSaB53TkQfskQfmGgybN8fd01Q0VjTgl6S9IHBuaTT-QgPMYvwe_GQ2K9bGmCEreIogHRdg/s2048/IMG_3779.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWBEdIqbUNkl_eXfqeMEzdoT7ZXAA6hUA5mQM7w78Ykx7IRs9Js4fwpWt9Oh9BT46qztf-jwSaB53TkQfskQfmGgybN8fd01Q0VjTgl6S9IHBuaTT-QgPMYvwe_GQ2K9bGmCEreIogHRdg/w400-h400/IMG_3779.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Adhere the background piece and mat together and add a few lines of stitching around the outside edge of the card. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2I35PLJVxDuQ4UML1da8n7Edr4ivLYEwtP-Z7EyGYgRcSynTrwsLU4R-lvda6VarX2K1egi4PkXvtPHkBaByywI4NYNXEuO7p7sCrEsXXL4PeMOIS_BaNqaU4i9Hzq-ecaeJFNh8Zmj5K/s2048/IMG_3781.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2I35PLJVxDuQ4UML1da8n7Edr4ivLYEwtP-Z7EyGYgRcSynTrwsLU4R-lvda6VarX2K1egi4PkXvtPHkBaByywI4NYNXEuO7p7sCrEsXXL4PeMOIS_BaNqaU4i9Hzq-ecaeJFNh8Zmj5K/w400-h400/IMG_3781.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Stamp can also add some snow to the background using Picket Fence Distress Paint. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYFaSH5arES00E27FIXOKflXO3R_7fG_2X3IHUQnOIXe3zhyphenhyphenWl9E09yxffBdLyHBit1L6XamEXsLnWPMTahmDZjm3Ote6ST8UEmT96jdq5dGpnjiTEMflIstILjnrB8RQeguKKvdrzPey1/s2048/IMG_3783.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYFaSH5arES00E27FIXOKflXO3R_7fG_2X3IHUQnOIXe3zhyphenhyphenWl9E09yxffBdLyHBit1L6XamEXsLnWPMTahmDZjm3Ote6ST8UEmT96jdq5dGpnjiTEMflIstILjnrB8RQeguKKvdrzPey1/w400-h400/IMG_3783.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Stamp Best Wishes... message from the Christmastime Stamp Set CMS427 with Black Soot Archival Ink. Now tie ribbon around the card with a big bow. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4L1BhHxJWU9PQILWs4kXs-LlhYE9mlZtPhE1C_dafT6kHwos8bOEBKY5OVFTxLNP8AM_Uc0nKu9kyKKR-0tTboz84_W9qDAwIN9LBs2Y6r-c1XrhPtC3KcdVvOexRgSQLzaME1VVXZ_iF/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4L1BhHxJWU9PQILWs4kXs-LlhYE9mlZtPhE1C_dafT6kHwos8bOEBKY5OVFTxLNP8AM_Uc0nKu9kyKKR-0tTboz84_W9qDAwIN9LBs2Y6r-c1XrhPtC3KcdVvOexRgSQLzaME1VVXZ_iF/w400-h400/IMG_3842+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Die cut the Cardinal from Distress White Heavystock using the new Cardinal Thinlits set from Sizzix exclusive to Simon Says Stamp. </div></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBd5qDl8W9PoLHYCrjL9mBUW6kKn_BtKM5__G0dy4OfA7UVronni43Bdb93zxFi9tK0WafpdV6iKCscWx8pfpMxIp8lf_rQtUePvuZfWZ-b3KEDCZ0H5JzGKQhnzt5xxV0sgs9e_7FPCf2/s2048/IMG_3786.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBd5qDl8W9PoLHYCrjL9mBUW6kKn_BtKM5__G0dy4OfA7UVronni43Bdb93zxFi9tK0WafpdV6iKCscWx8pfpMxIp8lf_rQtUePvuZfWZ-b3KEDCZ0H5JzGKQhnzt5xxV0sgs9e_7FPCf2/w400-h400/IMG_3786.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Spray the Cardinal pieces with water and then with Distress Oxide Spray, dry with heat tool. Ink the edges with Distress Ink on an Ink Blending Tool. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhelXreLGFdssGJusl6znT4ZOCqijGB2rubE1m-9m5klusobqMofEaNvOIcjc2YElhucK0JvrM_qnXQYdzxFjLiDDvKDmf12Q9XVJZi8qebgOQBJBw-VPOWfPqnin0peJrLREYm9uL9r5qh/s2048/IMG_3789.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhelXreLGFdssGJusl6znT4ZOCqijGB2rubE1m-9m5klusobqMofEaNvOIcjc2YElhucK0JvrM_qnXQYdzxFjLiDDvKDmf12Q9XVJZi8qebgOQBJBw-VPOWfPqnin0peJrLREYm9uL9r5qh/w400-h400/IMG_3789.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Die cut the Stunning Snowflake from the Silver Sparkle Alcohol Ink Cardstock. It's a good idea to add a sticker product to the back of the snowflake before die cutting, like Sizzix Adhesive Sheets. This allows you to adhere intricate die cuts with ease. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0gWoHBRuY9I4FOEgkic3-SQRNt6I-5Zu9ZZNiuK2BsCyD3BTprSLQy3v7FOcCxe20csLnV5UBzPMwk4OyYw-845R4b-LvTGqNasRAIQtmgnE6NSIakX0C7MD7hLDetMQ30KbgRY7Ays-O/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0gWoHBRuY9I4FOEgkic3-SQRNt6I-5Zu9ZZNiuK2BsCyD3BTprSLQy3v7FOcCxe20csLnV5UBzPMwk4OyYw-845R4b-LvTGqNasRAIQtmgnE6NSIakX0C7MD7hLDetMQ30KbgRY7Ays-O/w400-h400/IMG_3839.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Color a piece of White Heavy Stock for the greens using Distress Oxide Ink in Crushed Olive, Speckled Egg and Iced Spruce. Dry well with a heat tool before die cutting. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX8TFvmmKyjtmqOQ0UoHbGX7F0aExFIaSoANw280TPZ8zxe65wLy65frE95Df06B48c7PS0nkY795UNUk5oKOA7geD4Mw-DKnYu1n40BxWtDOkYKL1siyWiM80GOQtLNS4o05uTJgyt4dF/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX8TFvmmKyjtmqOQ0UoHbGX7F0aExFIaSoANw280TPZ8zxe65wLy65frE95Df06B48c7PS0nkY795UNUk5oKOA7geD4Mw-DKnYu1n40BxWtDOkYKL1siyWiM80GOQtLNS4o05uTJgyt4dF/w400-h400/IMG_3845.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Die cut some greens from the dyed piece using the Festive Greens Thinlits set. Ink the edges with Distress Oxide Ink on an Ink Blending Tool. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPp3hIyKlw_hsu_hOAHU24efFIsmjW6zB_a_lRSZapFOMpivp3L1fszcw-VEMGNyC8KOd-2IYkz1VVLNObWSuhNDKy0SRsOJvLqhcNdOzN5r0ovKbH2VYTSSR9Zc1RE5egXrR24_wgCL9I/s2048/IMG_3813.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPp3hIyKlw_hsu_hOAHU24efFIsmjW6zB_a_lRSZapFOMpivp3L1fszcw-VEMGNyC8KOd-2IYkz1VVLNObWSuhNDKy0SRsOJvLqhcNdOzN5r0ovKbH2VYTSSR9Zc1RE5egXrR24_wgCL9I/w400-h400/IMG_3813.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> Assemble your card. Adhere the snowflake, add the greens and bells with adhesive. Use foam tape to adhere the bird near the greens. I also added a little gold splatter using Statue Alloy Alcohol Ink and a Splatter brush. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Richele</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>Here's all the goodies to create this project!<br /></i></span><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/d3ac537d-cfcd-492e-ad49-dbe67b1b1677" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/d3ac537d-cfcd-492e-ad49-dbe67b1b1677.jpg" /></a></div>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="d3ac537d-cfcd-492e-ad49-dbe67b1b1677" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Richele Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231404089002076497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670112497928742613.post-32668025273140549482020-11-03T16:58:00.005-08:002020-11-03T17:03:36.241-08:00A Quick and Easy Throw Pillow <p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Hello friends! I can hardly believe it's November but I am loving the cooler weather! What is the weather like where you are? Today I'm sharing a fun and easy pillow using the new Abandoned from FreeSpirit Fabrics designed by Tim Holtz. These fabrics are stunning with their vivid colors, typography and striking designs. check your local store Abandoned will be there very soon! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAOmH8q42kcr9Xn12AIFmhGAAXQ9QgjIGHZ44Yz7Wfr64k9JFRKDG4XsDgc_pKpE4Jwrx0LnY5NHpdV17JOj-XLe7TTFrgwAAtFPsGZfIguxNqeIBysGG3pD_2AeiCd2lT-b03SRcqSIlE/s2048/IMG_3197.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="433" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAOmH8q42kcr9Xn12AIFmhGAAXQ9QgjIGHZ44Yz7Wfr64k9JFRKDG4XsDgc_pKpE4Jwrx0LnY5NHpdV17JOj-XLe7TTFrgwAAtFPsGZfIguxNqeIBysGG3pD_2AeiCd2lT-b03SRcqSIlE/w433-h433/IMG_3197.jpg" width="433" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's what you'll need.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Requirements:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 1/2" strips of the 9 Abandoned fabrics</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 yard Abandoned fabric for backing</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">16" x 26" FJÄDRAR pillow from Ikea (or the like)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">thread to match</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">rotary cutting tools</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sewing machine</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIs6kzejEKOXQaeTDb-s0LJkUOdmslRP8m0MhkpSmHAFxqVL8Tl3SlXv_JrT4I1x3tx2q8J6hAUbVrhwkTSIFeLHmEPc8qhegUnYIIVtu28NIA0_D5Hfjq_F2TiJAQ5AhIfjLjYF3YPY9P/s2048/IMG_3189.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="433" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIs6kzejEKOXQaeTDb-s0LJkUOdmslRP8m0MhkpSmHAFxqVL8Tl3SlXv_JrT4I1x3tx2q8J6hAUbVrhwkTSIFeLHmEPc8qhegUnYIIVtu28NIA0_D5Hfjq_F2TiJAQ5AhIfjLjYF3YPY9P/w433-h433/IMG_3189.jpg" width="433" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Cuts strip of fabric 2 1/2" wide by width of fabric. Then cut the strips in half they will be approximately 2 1/2" x 22"ish</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXucrYIqg47G3klDxBhFOrBCAxh0PoUS45qE4ePJCBsyFjdMX_1vD_qW6PrHhfTY_Lo7P2NgwlbejCtT8lGpr_acxr6YMqoRmt8LcJrKir9q5Q7f3Mc28VGYEikrohLwt9vCg1jQO_dieC/s2048/IMG_3187.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXucrYIqg47G3klDxBhFOrBCAxh0PoUS45qE4ePJCBsyFjdMX_1vD_qW6PrHhfTY_Lo7P2NgwlbejCtT8lGpr_acxr6YMqoRmt8LcJrKir9q5Q7f3Mc28VGYEikrohLwt9vCg1jQO_dieC/w435-h423/IMG_3187.jpg" width="435" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Layout and arrange the strips as desired. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuUd6rKdtDiX859dG3nC_8ljHWbwtGGra3ZlzU1dBssHZy5uBE5SIAMBrzCpeQ3hXJiNGhjNO0RN8_rj6V70o_oQlkjturcE1rZhJzPLFOGRkTsW0f9cJECOQUT8Wu7giBjraal4E1umXW/s2048/IMG_3180.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuUd6rKdtDiX859dG3nC_8ljHWbwtGGra3ZlzU1dBssHZy5uBE5SIAMBrzCpeQ3hXJiNGhjNO0RN8_rj6V70o_oQlkjturcE1rZhJzPLFOGRkTsW0f9cJECOQUT8Wu7giBjraal4E1umXW/w435-h432/IMG_3180.jpg" width="435" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Sew the strips together alternating the seams. Continue sewing the strips until you have the desired size to cover your pillow. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVaHAzmaboTutgUOa-ino2BorBIo_N4RW8E5JR4ROMsDHP0KTKfQDzBhFABkhLHVdGyPRLeI83vfinrHgSv1Putx5Ur58B_ygi-gjqVv9_bZvWFRo1Ch-zjGGJPsYLbghaUZz89svSnv3Z/s2048/IMG_3177.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="435" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVaHAzmaboTutgUOa-ino2BorBIo_N4RW8E5JR4ROMsDHP0KTKfQDzBhFABkhLHVdGyPRLeI83vfinrHgSv1Putx5Ur58B_ygi-gjqVv9_bZvWFRo1Ch-zjGGJPsYLbghaUZz89svSnv3Z/w435-h435/IMG_3177.jpg" width="435" /></a></div><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I purchased the FJÄDRAR pillow from Ikea, you really can't beat the price anywhere. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My pillow is 16" x 26" so I will cut my sewn fabric piece to 16" x 26". I like the cover to fit snugly. </span></div></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKf3LVKGyg8OAptwUFy7PTJpfVbQcOVGfns4Anxs8Q9iftVxiopcCGJPTIebvcjAtt0oiRVYb5TGyiO7l5LEbaVPZwJfzwja1jsUg1FhJduMVVgag6Z7qGPRXfOnVhdVwpDX8gqqOIJ6Kh/s2048/IMG_3181.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKf3LVKGyg8OAptwUFy7PTJpfVbQcOVGfns4Anxs8Q9iftVxiopcCGJPTIebvcjAtt0oiRVYb5TGyiO7l5LEbaVPZwJfzwja1jsUg1FhJduMVVgag6Z7qGPRXfOnVhdVwpDX8gqqOIJ6Kh/w436-h436/IMG_3181.jpg" width="436" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Create a backing for your pillow I chose to overlap two pieces of fabric but you could also add a zippered panel. Place the fabrics right sides together and sew around the edge using 1/2" seam allowance. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioJu6bipSJNRl3Rz_hwn_t0xXaPbMVjbaKn9leFb3-Abw8RxUfUoS6qteYh_1kXLWRmCAbLbrQksj9Hw5hTukGLbV2baK3PID7DpqHG2qXuAVz76dDm7H_pjx2yLeAST5Onqa25b5_IEqB/s2048/IMG_3186.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioJu6bipSJNRl3Rz_hwn_t0xXaPbMVjbaKn9leFb3-Abw8RxUfUoS6qteYh_1kXLWRmCAbLbrQksj9Hw5hTukGLbV2baK3PID7DpqHG2qXuAVz76dDm7H_pjx2yLeAST5Onqa25b5_IEqB/w434-h434/IMG_3186.jpg" width="434" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Clip the corners and turn right sides out. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCUNa1knQMmMrstav6fliZGd6JBcuHgvwua-YOlrTPJGJRXjDL4e5oXaqx27glEqaKZhPvMDj4hC1H0NoLC0_vY3kboml9I87Z1o-vl8tZX2v7OwVGGPat2eEzJ2cHcm7qiWqx_dfcAeW1/s2048/IMG_3196.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCUNa1knQMmMrstav6fliZGd6JBcuHgvwua-YOlrTPJGJRXjDL4e5oXaqx27glEqaKZhPvMDj4hC1H0NoLC0_vY3kboml9I87Z1o-vl8tZX2v7OwVGGPat2eEzJ2cHcm7qiWqx_dfcAeW1/w434-h434/IMG_3196.jpg" width="434" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Insert pillow and enjoy! </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I love the colors of this fabric and it's going to be a perfect addition to my leather chair in my studio.</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Thanks for stopping by!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Richele</i></span></div></div><p></p><p></p>Richele Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231404089002076497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670112497928742613.post-25963189772019506072020-09-19T12:12:00.007-07:002020-10-14T07:45:48.296-07:00Dear Santa Divided Box - Tim Holz Idea-ology Christmas release<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Hello friends! I'm so excited to finally share one of my favorite makes from the new Tim Holtz Idea-ology Holiday release. Such an amazing release so you can create festive projects for the holiday season. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">If you missed the Facebook Live you can see all the details on Tim's blog. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsOQAqlJueXd0e2q_-4NgyJ9uEZTaQThj9kfIQZfbl25s7RhxV_H-nlKBBsH5bWt6b1aFBh55KmmbgEvBbPT8s54jA7BedIm8UuFiSFZIFD9pkB7vcBCqg3jxjdZ5QfwDhcfkhkw38CMTC/s2048/IMG_2658.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1523" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsOQAqlJueXd0e2q_-4NgyJ9uEZTaQThj9kfIQZfbl25s7RhxV_H-nlKBBsH5bWt6b1aFBh55KmmbgEvBbPT8s54jA7BedIm8UuFiSFZIFD9pkB7vcBCqg3jxjdZ5QfwDhcfkhkw38CMTC/w477-h640/IMG_2658.jpg" width="477" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Here is my Dear Santa Divided Box. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">My sweet granddaughter Clara choose the Dear Santa charm, </span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1zxu7VzmqfMS6jpBUSlYbfQF7RtyaZfNlDiholnGsSQUpsFsHxoVYczLq66GCw9pRqJgA2R4l5cCFz2ZeWmCRxoiGRUkVwb0nNhx24-Y6Bw9kAfmzgCFq8ahx38M62a2rb1R_RD8Notv/s2048/IMG_2811.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1489" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX1zxu7VzmqfMS6jpBUSlYbfQF7RtyaZfNlDiholnGsSQUpsFsHxoVYczLq66GCw9pRqJgA2R4l5cCFz2ZeWmCRxoiGRUkVwb0nNhx24-Y6Bw9kAfmzgCFq8ahx38M62a2rb1R_RD8Notv/w466-h640/IMG_2811.jpg" width="466" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Loving the new colored lights on my tree. And do you see the Cathedral Windows with a vellum snow scene out the window. </span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-imc19157oca4dHYanfMqkXyZ4AYHu8UT89xrLzike1QTBcYuldaE2DtvN0glPrUx7HSq6_hWDveyF5KoRgaoSBkP9spAEJih5pWVHHXwdFE3_QT37k1ZjplekUQl-ogkiKgvxit2J0We/s2048/IMG_2667.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-imc19157oca4dHYanfMqkXyZ4AYHu8UT89xrLzike1QTBcYuldaE2DtvN0glPrUx7HSq6_hWDveyF5KoRgaoSBkP9spAEJih5pWVHHXwdFE3_QT37k1ZjplekUQl-ogkiKgvxit2J0We/w400-h400/IMG_2667.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Santa is delivering presents to the little girl at this house. How does Santa look so great after coming down the chimney? He's from the Snippets Ephemera Pack. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUANtt5_NQ2JI0RhWlhRdBODcBmQcbkM2RYMfhwU8ElmzDhahyphenhyphen_hFo5Br9DDzMPI_1y8rIBWrRZIfrtyMMzS8FNOvdgeRcX-3lBY4knnsl9zqpXXoyKX7DmUMWodqjA5TxaLNvcCAFjAmw/s2048/62181209567__CC9D8E67-750C-42E4-AC7E-3C7EBDCE636C.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUANtt5_NQ2JI0RhWlhRdBODcBmQcbkM2RYMfhwU8ElmzDhahyphenhyphen_hFo5Br9DDzMPI_1y8rIBWrRZIfrtyMMzS8FNOvdgeRcX-3lBY4knnsl9zqpXXoyKX7DmUMWodqjA5TxaLNvcCAFjAmw/w400-h400/62181209567__CC9D8E67-750C-42E4-AC7E-3C7EBDCE636C.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The Tiny Snow Globe looks like a little vintage snow globe. I added a few Remnants Rubs and then splattered it with some white paint so it looks like its snowing inside. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy4P1q45r6l7FsmHEiUjKAx_NSIVzZ0nr9fsQuQ-iP3sB8QcFKBYhCwfYSnkwpCabB3zSAX8_In3fA4IyHBf_PnxFMNWhjH9V301sGkMC1pqCuzH3rGiy_r4k4oioqlMJ7uq9jssP8wvqe/s2048/IMG_2669.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy4P1q45r6l7FsmHEiUjKAx_NSIVzZ0nr9fsQuQ-iP3sB8QcFKBYhCwfYSnkwpCabB3zSAX8_In3fA4IyHBf_PnxFMNWhjH9V301sGkMC1pqCuzH3rGiy_r4k4oioqlMJ7uq9jssP8wvqe/w400-h400/IMG_2669.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The big half tree is adorned with Antiqued Gems. I love the sparkle and you could even alcohol ink them for colored ornaments. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGVqScKhGFRIO3dHlopdcndbar_w6H3KdoYn8YTZekoBMs28fUgc0DKDmKoJjixU3N_SZ_VsG13RUo1KlN6l-gRCgqYZUCs3xc0YXlhYm7Kwah1YG1x3j4w4QIsLPrZTu4-tzvK5fxC2AY/s2048/IMG_2663.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGVqScKhGFRIO3dHlopdcndbar_w6H3KdoYn8YTZekoBMs28fUgc0DKDmKoJjixU3N_SZ_VsG13RUo1KlN6l-gRCgqYZUCs3xc0YXlhYm7Kwah1YG1x3j4w4QIsLPrZTu4-tzvK5fxC2AY/w400-h400/IMG_2663.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Noel has a few Remnant Rub words rubbed on them and the candy vellum scene back lite with the Tiny Lights. The top is adorned with the new Velvet ribbon which ties in a bows so nice and the Little Dear Santa Token that Clara choose for my project. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Stay tune! I'll be doing some mini tutorials on some of the special techniques I used on this project. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Thanks so much for stopping by. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I hope you are inspired to make something for the holidays! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Richele</i></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Check you local Scrapbook store or here are the links to Simon Says Stamp. </span></div><p></p><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--Christmas--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/b30cd910-a603-432c-ac7b-97ecd0e05d29" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/b30cd910-a603-432c-ac7b-97ecd0e05d29.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="b30cd910-a603-432c-ac7b-97ecd0e05d29" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Richele Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231404089002076497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670112497928742613.post-4020560055358945052020-09-01T08:24:00.004-07:002020-09-01T08:24:39.252-07:00Wobbler Cat - Tim Holtz HaLLoWeeN Snarky Cat <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Hello friends! Everyone loves a little Snarky Cat, right! </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The new Tim Holtz Snarky Cat Halloween set from Stampers Anonymous is perfect for those Halloween cards you need to make. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">And adding the Wobbler action on the cat makes him do a little shake shake, makes everyone smile. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Me0fQX-CpKDa0ctj4xbGPBesqRwrBZtnTli__TLLhRzadHytKOX-AYJryIz3lUXReDL3UVYDnTpCZE1rGMlLo2GrSJHuOtL7iF19dxARUBJZOn9IK3e0iLOTwbsqJV6eh3WxM8s7SwAo/w400-h400/IMG_1969.jpg" /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">He looks like he just got in trouble for getting into the candy stash. Haha!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6oIbKhLyRr6aZb8UiPQT8_BnyJK2jtn0Cl4rQcLtmw4cIJjoy1s8ug0BMtaNC0aH6nNwhvDMT8QDjuP2khzImx-ocV4ZgzCev-V6rpGTWDxNkUoDT3wnsSlvwecI8Uu-YtLnSpUG906-M/s2048/IMG_1807.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6oIbKhLyRr6aZb8UiPQT8_BnyJK2jtn0Cl4rQcLtmw4cIJjoy1s8ug0BMtaNC0aH6nNwhvDMT8QDjuP2khzImx-ocV4ZgzCev-V6rpGTWDxNkUoDT3wnsSlvwecI8Uu-YtLnSpUG906-M/w400-h400/IMG_1807.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Stamp your favorite Snarky Cat, pumpkin and witches hat with Black Soot Archival Ink. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIwQWoGfRSHFzPe-gcj5ex2-kHGEbE3GH8TldTP2p06-gcHolgy_BMrLv5xhzeFxyqdhBeAeZ-LF8DRFVhGF8Lzor28OfIg4FTzjz6H6T8bw9rrmrFiTEAZxSo3I6TFppOZBCj7VE_Te0O/s2048/2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIwQWoGfRSHFzPe-gcj5ex2-kHGEbE3GH8TldTP2p06-gcHolgy_BMrLv5xhzeFxyqdhBeAeZ-LF8DRFVhGF8Lzor28OfIg4FTzjz6H6T8bw9rrmrFiTEAZxSo3I6TFppOZBCj7VE_Te0O/w400-h400/2.jpg" width="400" /></a><br />Cut out all the stamp images and cut off the tail, don't worry we'll re-attach it later. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4GZB-VO6vsJFtHeVDNP7c71n-2CNdy5aaaEgdOaKNoNqThBeY3f5ABM39sejmoJdLAw0HrKS8C6EY1JIGT3D2t1PSrvVd5l3fc7P2O6cGtpkcROcLzI4hDaWC3FqetCVUAtn__2Rtw2Iq/s2048/IMG_1961.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4GZB-VO6vsJFtHeVDNP7c71n-2CNdy5aaaEgdOaKNoNqThBeY3f5ABM39sejmoJdLAw0HrKS8C6EY1JIGT3D2t1PSrvVd5l3fc7P2O6cGtpkcROcLzI4hDaWC3FqetCVUAtn__2Rtw2Iq/w400-h400/IMG_1961.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Color the images with Distress ink and a waterbrush. I think the new Crackling Campfire Distress Ink would be great for that pumpkin. when coloring it's so hard to keep the eyes clean so I stamped another set of eyes cut them out and adhered them after I was all done coloring. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNDLt2MBKXF-9TuFVKv23yIHpTbJ_lazcTXueswTEhLuolJ8yzOG3RgWJkAdEcLlTDAapXwQA6LqdSm26L2Q1V3-HHK_UEqw6fS52z5UX5XwYmG1W9EJdaIj1FfHoxilwrdKR_IGYbHrjI/s2048/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNDLt2MBKXF-9TuFVKv23yIHpTbJ_lazcTXueswTEhLuolJ8yzOG3RgWJkAdEcLlTDAapXwQA6LqdSm26L2Q1V3-HHK_UEqw6fS52z5UX5XwYmG1W9EJdaIj1FfHoxilwrdKR_IGYbHrjI/w400-h400/9.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Position the new dot shifter stencil over an old book page and ink with Twisted Citron Distress Oxide Ink on an Ink Blending Tool.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLiS42_f2w2ZMd3wR9UQ5gIG3a3LUmyJVpl02Tqwtg56p_r6M3HTFmeysXYeNSAaX7Mv4_bSQwS-zh50sdOhP3yu9km5k21Z0YjrJUGOUV_pNOfVPYsbnO5n4KoO7gQdQ6ux9LyYKdheoI/s2048/10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLiS42_f2w2ZMd3wR9UQ5gIG3a3LUmyJVpl02Tqwtg56p_r6M3HTFmeysXYeNSAaX7Mv4_bSQwS-zh50sdOhP3yu9km5k21Z0YjrJUGOUV_pNOfVPYsbnO5n4KoO7gQdQ6ux9LyYKdheoI/w400-h400/10.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Re position stencil lining up the dot to the engraved image on the stencil and Ink with Wilted Violet Distress Oxide Ink on an Ink Blending Tool. I like to use the Oxide Inks for this, they are a little opaque and I love that. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAocPAjB4TXOOrAJbnXwBmrGsAu6aK2CAhwgZWDN-hOfTH2La70XlGfhmLFNGXmGbAuvgyKDAlBCa5k0zwDxia1ELGsiyDK7k-rQnP8Hrkryui9ouWkuMPndwgS6hp4K4_8cRHX9VUmrAR/s2048/11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAocPAjB4TXOOrAJbnXwBmrGsAu6aK2CAhwgZWDN-hOfTH2La70XlGfhmLFNGXmGbAuvgyKDAlBCa5k0zwDxia1ELGsiyDK7k-rQnP8Hrkryui9ouWkuMPndwgS6hp4K4_8cRHX9VUmrAR/w400-h400/11.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Add a few stamped spider webs and of corse some spiders too. I used the Distress Oxide ink in Black Soot for the ink. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGaEGuUxWZWBRJpX-3f5pKQUMAWfsbdrQ2gMEmWdnQEujGqncQotCYtYrZwrL_idiEGMChw6rrXOHWXTtVZsgBAR_TK5AhyscE3XSYuAgGpqo2q6QVQ5zgkWLq39iEVuz-Qjep9FTRUOyw/s2048/12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGaEGuUxWZWBRJpX-3f5pKQUMAWfsbdrQ2gMEmWdnQEujGqncQotCYtYrZwrL_idiEGMChw6rrXOHWXTtVZsgBAR_TK5AhyscE3XSYuAgGpqo2q6QVQ5zgkWLq39iEVuz-Qjep9FTRUOyw/w400-h400/12.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Cut cardstock to mat your background. I used black Metallic Kraftcore and an orange card base. Do a little sanding on the cardstock then ink the edges with Black Soot Distress Oxide Ink.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHqj2IDkTiacsP20bjcaCotmCquUHEQbPqNt556PJyaXodV0HGz8mDpRtWBWZt4vKOkSKxwskTSORgyqKBShRnmToDGVJfr5WQ8OLhRkgvj2a1EYRMyAFab37YAyYo99CoFSYafPhOMq5V/s2048/13.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHqj2IDkTiacsP20bjcaCotmCquUHEQbPqNt556PJyaXodV0HGz8mDpRtWBWZt4vKOkSKxwskTSORgyqKBShRnmToDGVJfr5WQ8OLhRkgvj2a1EYRMyAFab37YAyYo99CoFSYafPhOMq5V/w400-h400/13.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Adhere the background and black piece together then add so random stitching around the edges leaving the loose ends of the thread. Use foam tape to adhere4 the pumpkin. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCANNH8y9QOq3BKfEDPWbCVjb5ayxVB-r2rBvY5iJdpKXci1ADd3bG6e7j3p8EIcMgfiJB03HxDKIWOYLZttKTlGBC-k79WA3jHbuji96YJ5M2WM5gCbqg03SlgitPOfibSCRtxzZUw8P/s2048/15.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCANNH8y9QOq3BKfEDPWbCVjb5ayxVB-r2rBvY5iJdpKXci1ADd3bG6e7j3p8EIcMgfiJB03HxDKIWOYLZttKTlGBC-k79WA3jHbuji96YJ5M2WM5gCbqg03SlgitPOfibSCRtxzZUw8P/w400-h400/15.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Adhere the Witches Hat and the tail to the cat. Now add the cat with the wobbler.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcPkGZ51qoBE3-aoYeKT8pdqiu08m5qlxhy73LGdnobVZdtQ_3R-l90tq7t8bBNgCYD-Ric6fwmqkXhS1RQK4kFtq4EymwX4NfN1qTimzsO2YlopKO4MACXVk9vxOsjlokKUl_bu-gi7JU/s2048/IMG_1965.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcPkGZ51qoBE3-aoYeKT8pdqiu08m5qlxhy73LGdnobVZdtQ_3R-l90tq7t8bBNgCYD-Ric6fwmqkXhS1RQK4kFtq4EymwX4NfN1qTimzsO2YlopKO4MACXVk9vxOsjlokKUl_bu-gi7JU/w400-h400/IMG_1965.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Stamp the message with Wilted Violet and create a little flag and adhere with foam tape. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiesa05uwRKQG9xAAzY7z5cbQdMrVzd5UFA-WJxGagk2-bGWNcl1tVAYH7ZT7Rb1HJO-SL2QwjqLF7BspprL1Ejro9iJO8dljUoKuiak5IOgt2l7AFE0V1yyqTkseuQ0ZNFQY4BV2C0MdK/s2048/IMG_1960.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiesa05uwRKQG9xAAzY7z5cbQdMrVzd5UFA-WJxGagk2-bGWNcl1tVAYH7ZT7Rb1HJO-SL2QwjqLF7BspprL1Ejro9iJO8dljUoKuiak5IOgt2l7AFE0V1yyqTkseuQ0ZNFQY4BV2C0MdK/w400-h400/IMG_1960.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Wow wouldn't love this cut cat and the wobbler make its even more fun. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Thanks for stopping by!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Richele</i></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br />Check your local scrapbook store or follow the links below and head over to Simon Says Stamp. </span><br /><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--snarky cat--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/b3251b48-e7d1-4161-aced-315191a6b24b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/b3251b48-e7d1-4161-aced-315191a6b24b.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="b3251b48-e7d1-4161-aced-315191a6b24b" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Richele Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231404089002076497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670112497928742613.post-76211747366656643462020-08-25T15:23:00.001-07:002020-08-25T15:23:37.961-07:00Free to Imagine Card! New Tim Holtz Stamps <p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Hello friends! I'm back with a new card from the Stampers Anonymous fall release from Tim Holtz. I loved this stamp set the first time I laid eyes on it. The images are so beautifully detailed. If your didn't see the Tim Holtz </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Facebook Live video be sure to check it out, the cards and projects were stunning and so inspirational. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNw5wiyfuqbJSwwauoW10PRgywQCX2E4QI9VOSY7-Ii61YSLYT5U3_a-5QvUY6YCRJICQXV1f01tA7Ed4E5YW0HB12tOs1jQ8LG-vbxl5BeQrsMP6EikGwbLrHnJJ1y53FuVtzEGK7cY7O/s2048/IMG_1991.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNw5wiyfuqbJSwwauoW10PRgywQCX2E4QI9VOSY7-Ii61YSLYT5U3_a-5QvUY6YCRJICQXV1f01tA7Ed4E5YW0HB12tOs1jQ8LG-vbxl5BeQrsMP6EikGwbLrHnJJ1y53FuVtzEGK7cY7O/w400-h400/IMG_1991.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I really like all the textures this card has....the crackled texture paste, the script text in the background and of corse the beautiful butterfly. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ1H5YE5NT4YctnhMDyj943_xkV9lMmWU51keZZS4Fbfxoj3hcHk4aACcJYTcqOyh302xG7JlFa1nWWkQPF4hvqgylZiYkuATT62LNK4ywftHn3mMXwhr_XlnPye7zpelWrucetuzQca3N/s2048/IMG_1901.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ1H5YE5NT4YctnhMDyj943_xkV9lMmWU51keZZS4Fbfxoj3hcHk4aACcJYTcqOyh302xG7JlFa1nWWkQPF4hvqgylZiYkuATT62LNK4ywftHn3mMXwhr_XlnPye7zpelWrucetuzQca3N/w400-h400/IMG_1901.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">First I positioned my stencil on to Media Heavystock and taped it down with removable tape. Next I forgot to take a picture but I added the Crackle Paste with a palette knife. TIP: When I put the Crackle Paste on I only swipe in one direction to help prevent seeping underneath the stencil. Next carefully remove the stencil and then set aside to air dry. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYl5eJfpDlfSi4JA5JPfWmZUJqBi7cAYXqOdpqyi81tGum_x1ppEmHgpHaO52z2FJpJYDN2fyFOwZLTcjvZn9Efi5pCbS3_9qPrpRaA0oZe9xlX-Cs_E1Utcs0EhckcBAEqtt8pEqBgj5s/s2048/IMG_1908.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYl5eJfpDlfSi4JA5JPfWmZUJqBi7cAYXqOdpqyi81tGum_x1ppEmHgpHaO52z2FJpJYDN2fyFOwZLTcjvZn9Efi5pCbS3_9qPrpRaA0oZe9xlX-Cs_E1Utcs0EhckcBAEqtt8pEqBgj5s/w400-h400/IMG_1908.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Stamp butterfly with Black Soot Archival Ink</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> on to Watercolor cardstock,</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">(ink must be waterproof) Color with Distress Ink and a Waterbrush. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpUosiJcDIrTQKiBI-iVFJxQSIpVPJRfsdeS6ZzbyMNrfFojv5btlgEsNovCYE_L4AX8xEIzOE0QVE4pjeCSj76IgvADahNj3k4Y2x2XjR7LleTlPBWunmtEGVoInK9gB3lNwUitKAAJwc/s1711/IMG_1909.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1711" data-original-width="1711" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpUosiJcDIrTQKiBI-iVFJxQSIpVPJRfsdeS6ZzbyMNrfFojv5btlgEsNovCYE_L4AX8xEIzOE0QVE4pjeCSj76IgvADahNj3k4Y2x2XjR7LleTlPBWunmtEGVoInK9gB3lNwUitKAAJwc/w400-h400/IMG_1909.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Add color as desired layering as needed being sure to dry between layers. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5dBGetRLVcXsaaUs36fq_rtja9V26x_sC0b93qM8AXv-rirhlTiQcO8ctBCIxJw4hw6Bv-cTdS7gYvP4orAQI5U7B4B3xKcFwc68TZIsQCgApyQmq77GZg8KdXcNW8UwkO9QEZZPHx1qs/s2048/IMG_1911.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5dBGetRLVcXsaaUs36fq_rtja9V26x_sC0b93qM8AXv-rirhlTiQcO8ctBCIxJw4hw6Bv-cTdS7gYvP4orAQI5U7B4B3xKcFwc68TZIsQCgApyQmq77GZg8KdXcNW8UwkO9QEZZPHx1qs/w400-h400/IMG_1911.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Once the Crackle Paste is dry spray with Distress Spray Stains and a little water to help the ink flow and blend, repeat as needed drying between layers. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFt-jBUbZH_QYOd8zc5M3mYql0jY4uN4m0F2NIGjpoKvOMVUuiFiijrKuBezZDgcGWxvA9zu0-tyR3r0oEnHXzeaM-uubSz0OWw9ZJhqEoZrPRK2zYzyzrMb7K9xbt1itF3sToI7iyTf1Y/s2048/IMG_1916.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFt-jBUbZH_QYOd8zc5M3mYql0jY4uN4m0F2NIGjpoKvOMVUuiFiijrKuBezZDgcGWxvA9zu0-tyR3r0oEnHXzeaM-uubSz0OWw9ZJhqEoZrPRK2zYzyzrMb7K9xbt1itF3sToI7iyTf1Y/w400-h400/IMG_1916.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Adhere vintage lace as desired to 6 1/4" x 4 1/2" base card. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE_osENjrCQQA-4_jvYETT6YnD9TKiFhhnbUWr_wtJ5evnGtMvoPffkLhnO4Q8iXdevZQUhbrNkCMjvY5bgtzcFH2U1q_C1cXReAuy09vmiOsW5a_CTpIIivzt8dImQ8ZEehM0x0Oh2tnu/s2048/IMG_1919.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE_osENjrCQQA-4_jvYETT6YnD9TKiFhhnbUWr_wtJ5evnGtMvoPffkLhnO4Q8iXdevZQUhbrNkCMjvY5bgtzcFH2U1q_C1cXReAuy09vmiOsW5a_CTpIIivzt8dImQ8ZEehM0x0Oh2tnu/w400-h400/IMG_1919.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Stamp background with a script stamp using Frayed Burlap Distress Ink. Layer with black cardstock and add stitching as desired. Sew a few buttons to the corner. Adhere background piece to card. Wrap twine around card and tie with a bow. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8AFDqIjNGV_N18g7lRi8sC_msuAjVi4Ciwxb7XMnKN7J70Z2qJZzfxRNElZeT3MrRWQxS7-mwYWH-PFnF3watz9cz3xmca-7Bd2OhIPlNOgf_TEC4YzFLn3GuZn9bnJzkSQIKV9LXAC7c/s2048/IMG_1920.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8AFDqIjNGV_N18g7lRi8sC_msuAjVi4Ciwxb7XMnKN7J70Z2qJZzfxRNElZeT3MrRWQxS7-mwYWH-PFnF3watz9cz3xmca-7Bd2OhIPlNOgf_TEC4YzFLn3GuZn9bnJzkSQIKV9LXAC7c/w400-h400/IMG_1920.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Love the detail of the buttons sewn on the card and look at the yummy cracked texture. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwjYbRBST2zxKgCHp6LNLnlWXfCDUZSfcS0aZgn6Kp-L6Tivzkztea7BEBkdy9pKGGe4j5ZwOBXoomHIstE834lleY8frlu4gERgOXG-rca_iUQ3Yw1iLc2kh6KZcPYv_Vlf983sXC_ZW7/s2048/IMG_1924.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwjYbRBST2zxKgCHp6LNLnlWXfCDUZSfcS0aZgn6Kp-L6Tivzkztea7BEBkdy9pKGGe4j5ZwOBXoomHIstE834lleY8frlu4gERgOXG-rca_iUQ3Yw1iLc2kh6KZcPYv_Vlf983sXC_ZW7/w400-h400/IMG_1924.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Cut out the butterfly with scissors. Adhere butterfly with foam tape on the outer portions of the wings and adhere body directly to card with Distress Collage Medium. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglnRcbGilNDxY4gRFVRLX4Mdn8B257XIMkCEiC2_ROpAwsh9aEPvMuDbTQalISRXbcWieWI7HTpyo2u-LNqSWuP9xq2rDQiNVpYAtz95rMtoq9q3tPMCjXIlZD1hEt7cy49UyEMv8C9Fgs/s2048/IMG_1935.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglnRcbGilNDxY4gRFVRLX4Mdn8B257XIMkCEiC2_ROpAwsh9aEPvMuDbTQalISRXbcWieWI7HTpyo2u-LNqSWuP9xq2rDQiNVpYAtz95rMtoq9q3tPMCjXIlZD1hEt7cy49UyEMv8C9Fgs/w400-h400/IMG_1935.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Add the word "imagination" to the center of the butterfly and adhere with foam tape. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS5LWihEpj_kh6t7ro19JRFz1ojAyu3P4LOS6mS_oWN79qiIu3afbZITCJrdlzAqUSWghATSTVt6jnEYAvbn3UG_prxniXAsLqj6f6f2mPkG2DLJTUCtlFV9P_MIO2wrztSI5LXAKawC3g/s2048/IMG_1983.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS5LWihEpj_kh6t7ro19JRFz1ojAyu3P4LOS6mS_oWN79qiIu3afbZITCJrdlzAqUSWghATSTVt6jnEYAvbn3UG_prxniXAsLqj6f6f2mPkG2DLJTUCtlFV9P_MIO2wrztSI5LXAKawC3g/w400-h400/IMG_1983.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Color the metal flower with Alcohol Pearl</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Inks</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> and adhere to card at twine bow. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUZRAuWITE8rS0qin9Kek5N19g0Y9AbgUoh9HzPzZnVJni81mtybv3RBbV1KPKyElJjW3ZO5NCVt9o_XXI5F1DpVAgAoA1sf7QDPeJJNCvNuhJ4Y-WcOnE4laIp1_itBBG9iWD6gwP9bzV/s2048/IMG_1937.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUZRAuWITE8rS0qin9Kek5N19g0Y9AbgUoh9HzPzZnVJni81mtybv3RBbV1KPKyElJjW3ZO5NCVt9o_XXI5F1DpVAgAoA1sf7QDPeJJNCvNuhJ4Y-WcOnE4laIp1_itBBG9iWD6gwP9bzV/w400-h400/IMG_1937.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Richele</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Check your local scrapbook store </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">for all the supplies I used on this card </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">or click on the links below and head over to </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Simon Says Stamp. </span></div><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--Halloween Stamps 2020--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/017ef3c5-9e5e-4b0b-9f4a-d962864b368f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/017ef3c5-9e5e-4b0b-9f4a-d962864b368f.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="017ef3c5-9e5e-4b0b-9f4a-d962864b368f" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Richele Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231404089002076497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670112497928742613.post-76135337499347970902020-08-23T17:46:00.003-07:002020-08-23T17:46:38.380-07:00A Haunting We Will Go! Tim Holtz, Stampers Anonymous release! <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Hello friends! I'm back today with a card using Stampers Anonymous set CMS408 Sketch Manor from Tim Holtz. Love this set comes with all the components to create the perfect Haunted Manor! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6JvPfDALCAXu7Gmp26cDQMIp8SIihhZKKQi1lAFGTz59-qPJDbzBeu5JpN94i1NPAnIqhwQYoqnpy0UFKb1DFXa7uBKCqpzA1Q4kHcqRczGLE-MI2SO6QJpreZH3Rp5NXDKcmA6I9GPkC/s2048/IMG_2008.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6JvPfDALCAXu7Gmp26cDQMIp8SIihhZKKQi1lAFGTz59-qPJDbzBeu5JpN94i1NPAnIqhwQYoqnpy0UFKb1DFXa7uBKCqpzA1Q4kHcqRczGLE-MI2SO6QJpreZH3Rp5NXDKcmA6I9GPkC/w400-h400/IMG_2008.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Distress Oxide Sprays and Inks are perfect to create this night sky and full moon glow. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3O0_icsIaJqIswgL1ouLO4XeyVtdi6qCCdV-0b5UaN_pUIEa21ThyphenhyphenfRKIHUd1FWOHQcDtB3UqFSEZddpU8lCkuZwY3gwCsd_AIF9EcaqlAk-wXTsYwqDTYq3lxqRQPwEAuVFczaqmFLrV/s2048/IMG_1868.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3O0_icsIaJqIswgL1ouLO4XeyVtdi6qCCdV-0b5UaN_pUIEa21ThyphenhyphenfRKIHUd1FWOHQcDtB3UqFSEZddpU8lCkuZwY3gwCsd_AIF9EcaqlAk-wXTsYwqDTYq3lxqRQPwEAuVFczaqmFLrV/w400-h400/IMG_1868.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Lets start with the Haunted Manor. Cut a piece of Woodgrain Cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Spray a piece of Woodgrain Cardstock with Distress Oxide Sprays (Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap and Iced Spruce) then spritz with water to blend out the colors. Dry with a heat tool. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDobo7mhiyQKXYaaO6F59kEa5vrL9eUDH3hEAoo8BzX7h4oyGA8-cfsv5y7HQTQzjYDR_OTvz2q3MGk43Tz1SIgu4NHbBzGVMxaAmDZDDpT4lZ_0tFKhg7kvAN19lYT0GPryperFxaaIa/s2048/IMG_1870.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDobo7mhiyQKXYaaO6F59kEa5vrL9eUDH3hEAoo8BzX7h4oyGA8-cfsv5y7HQTQzjYDR_OTvz2q3MGk43Tz1SIgu4NHbBzGVMxaAmDZDDpT4lZ_0tFKhg7kvAN19lYT0GPryperFxaaIa/w400-h400/IMG_1870.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Add more Distress Oxide Sprays (Iced Spruce and Walnut Stain) and spritz with water again and dry with heat tool. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHTuGt7J5-hLg_smXFndJTiBZ0cgyp9kt5Krg7Qd_FipV5lpMSCmezoVglEjbuRnFusFW2xpyQI9IoMlN8dM9YiNbnYKuaFLb4qwEasvELNduYutgFVVmOuq128IKkiC5Ysp2aMPDLxDtw/s2048/IMG_1872.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHTuGt7J5-hLg_smXFndJTiBZ0cgyp9kt5Krg7Qd_FipV5lpMSCmezoVglEjbuRnFusFW2xpyQI9IoMlN8dM9YiNbnYKuaFLb4qwEasvELNduYutgFVVmOuq128IKkiC5Ysp2aMPDLxDtw/w400-h400/IMG_1872.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">As the color is dried you will get a totally different color then you think. After the piece is completely dry run the piece through the Vagabond or die cut machine a few time to flatten out the Woodgrain Cardstock a little. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4HyvORoFYYMrXf5KZg4SrRcO_ouXL4KL2LDMK6u9UsxA8HBK-jJhHtcSIzBzPHo3G2lDzet0g2tyFw7HV4EuG527LLYGixfRUW9yBbV4gv90oPLKxEcRKmIQbK6R46S1U1A1bDrIR-kJI/s2048/IMG_1874.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4HyvORoFYYMrXf5KZg4SrRcO_ouXL4KL2LDMK6u9UsxA8HBK-jJhHtcSIzBzPHo3G2lDzet0g2tyFw7HV4EuG527LLYGixfRUW9yBbV4gv90oPLKxEcRKmIQbK6R46S1U1A1bDrIR-kJI/w400-h400/IMG_1874.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Using a Stamp Platform Stamp the Haunted House with Black Soot Archival Ink (must be a waterproof ink). You will need to stamp a few times to layer the ink. Just look at how cool the woodgrain shows through! </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGWjZMYcTbZ2w1PBZOtOnLxB9HdaIskc5ogBFeJavj-hIvx2wNswAeK-Bfwp-jcKurE0redU1EyhMYBcpgQXhzhdKbNhRYpYb_yIlKd_IlJStcHzdgZ4OGhS7oN1MRgFVtvNVj1ZEnbeQ8/s2048/IMG_1876.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGWjZMYcTbZ2w1PBZOtOnLxB9HdaIskc5ogBFeJavj-hIvx2wNswAeK-Bfwp-jcKurE0redU1EyhMYBcpgQXhzhdKbNhRYpYb_yIlKd_IlJStcHzdgZ4OGhS7oN1MRgFVtvNVj1ZEnbeQ8/w400-h400/IMG_1876.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Add color with regular Distress Ink (Black Soot, Fossilized Amber, Wilted Violet) this way the ink is translucent. Apply the ink to your craft sheet and pick top with a water brush and color the windows and doors. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWFaWqAA3N1zfA06BVmWSmYv81lvZQ03nGX6bfOK2BXIZKFW2QzvD9HIxj8Pq0ico1luql52OVx8frw_e5GrLnN_gDI7fbbnDWzOvJgc3YQYt2EynSfwTv2Z6cco34qrE0fb-zrVcG_2Gw/s2048/IMG_1878.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWFaWqAA3N1zfA06BVmWSmYv81lvZQ03nGX6bfOK2BXIZKFW2QzvD9HIxj8Pq0ico1luql52OVx8frw_e5GrLnN_gDI7fbbnDWzOvJgc3YQYt2EynSfwTv2Z6cco34qrE0fb-zrVcG_2Gw/w400-h400/IMG_1878.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Create the background for a slim line card by cutting Distress Media Heavystock to 3 3/4" x 8". Spray card with Distress Oxide Inks (Black Soot, Blueprint Sketch, Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, Wilted Violet). Be sure to add water to help blend the colors, dry with heat tool. Repeat as necessary drying between layers. Splater some Black Soot Oxide Ink over the background as desired, dry with heat tool. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXvMRih-SQidxM6mlR1o7yHNfcSW56xtAgOQZ3fOsAQzzDdBBW-P6C1m5bVG0nX9rny8RgfiNIynr0Y9hfG3wp87fEQBI2gJaKJDOBKJpaOmjwgcEGSQvfNLeMi27gJesEk8gMh9EbfFcL/s2048/IMG_1892.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXvMRih-SQidxM6mlR1o7yHNfcSW56xtAgOQZ3fOsAQzzDdBBW-P6C1m5bVG0nX9rny8RgfiNIynr0Y9hfG3wp87fEQBI2gJaKJDOBKJpaOmjwgcEGSQvfNLeMi27gJesEk8gMh9EbfFcL/w400-h400/IMG_1892.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Adhere Halloween Label Tape to card where desired. Add black stitching around the card leaving the ends of the thread. I like to use a combo of straight stitching and zigzag stitching and I try to stitch crooked. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgTgXKcz_5aMDv1td4xdcjP7mIUG5sXrt7-PI-uVQEXpMmagl8h-YuxK0FJdz1VTVdz1uuGuxWhQkjOx7WUHhpA585HtGB2y_GhkNZio-SjmxWhBlljLXLj92kwymp2F6Xi58XSaqfR0QM/s2048/IMG_1895.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgTgXKcz_5aMDv1td4xdcjP7mIUG5sXrt7-PI-uVQEXpMmagl8h-YuxK0FJdz1VTVdz1uuGuxWhQkjOx7WUHhpA585HtGB2y_GhkNZio-SjmxWhBlljLXLj92kwymp2F6Xi58XSaqfR0QM/w400-h400/IMG_1895.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Add a little BOO! at the top using the Label Tape. Ink the edges of the card with Black Soot Oxide Ink and then adherer to base card. Base card size is 4 1/4" x 8 1/2" so it fits in a #10 envelope. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNPjVe8eec3LCsrpsgVUeX4p5-pMFKucuvE-G-JLhdb0hxyCuyem3YXOIPM1_2_c0b5naohMBUvT59tcuh0w4wYUFsGL6kXifDNvQCSYdd9Q9y_4mIDcOp3EBJHieSfN7-_BrXcp0EIZC3/s2048/IMG_1899.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNPjVe8eec3LCsrpsgVUeX4p5-pMFKucuvE-G-JLhdb0hxyCuyem3YXOIPM1_2_c0b5naohMBUvT59tcuh0w4wYUFsGL6kXifDNvQCSYdd9Q9y_4mIDcOp3EBJHieSfN7-_BrXcp0EIZC3/w480-h640/IMG_1899.jpg" width="480" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Adhere the Haunted House with foam tape. Stamp Happy Halloween on a scrap of Woodgrain Cardstock with Archival Ink., ink the edges with Distress Oxide in Black Soot. Adhere to card with foam tape adding a little dyed Mummy Cloth (Halloween Trimmings) under the message. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7lm0ey_Nx2FCWQm5EQd5N_OSWwusDw1axccHwhzol7Y04YgwbdPxuu0pDpuA6C6loFcwaMrBtC6HXthBTXLExBPAAlI13FOEXL96aZSKiVuEKs5UiS2peluKLUukkM6L3nsW6mACzNXyS/s2048/IMG_1947.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7lm0ey_Nx2FCWQm5EQd5N_OSWwusDw1axccHwhzol7Y04YgwbdPxuu0pDpuA6C6loFcwaMrBtC6HXthBTXLExBPAAlI13FOEXL96aZSKiVuEKs5UiS2peluKLUukkM6L3nsW6mACzNXyS/s640/IMG_1947.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Add a Tiny Clip to hold the BOO! on the card. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiMkhxoi5UUh3pKHINOuXkAN75tfRqFKN-xGAgQEMOaY3goRhJgfqgCeyZnJMG2f84nQ_Qtm-Wf_K16xnxMxeQJkUnyw9tFEUFwz19jaLBFwozSqb4rfOFK26BofYtoDYoqpnrM5yRwHWB/s2048/IMG_1950.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiMkhxoi5UUh3pKHINOuXkAN75tfRqFKN-xGAgQEMOaY3goRhJgfqgCeyZnJMG2f84nQ_Qtm-Wf_K16xnxMxeQJkUnyw9tFEUFwz19jaLBFwozSqb4rfOFK26BofYtoDYoqpnrM5yRwHWB/s640/IMG_1950.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Adhere Hardware Heads to the ends of the Halloween Label Tape using a little Distress Collage Medium. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-4Pd9tdQ04pca1mWeJTcpo6s9KoccItofAXJN6Ds4HKnrZhLf5sRLPhBatD8Xa2AGrnLEhaEzCrI7mKeRw2lxmEakxZEwTVxNpLAjB4mR7ALrh5__6rN61KSwf31PbjNqEW-q8BECC8Mv/s2048/IMG_1953.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-4Pd9tdQ04pca1mWeJTcpo6s9KoccItofAXJN6Ds4HKnrZhLf5sRLPhBatD8Xa2AGrnLEhaEzCrI7mKeRw2lxmEakxZEwTVxNpLAjB4mR7ALrh5__6rN61KSwf31PbjNqEW-q8BECC8Mv/w400-h400/IMG_1953.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Love the added texture of the stitching. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicijnzYpOIfAWleQb_Vh89gjxSP50nPVaMAJBgqUA6KMOsyAmRfvYo2i4eKfBvUu9Qtl9zksqmgZuzCAJIaVwgt4gMmpqGA4e3jbX8Unwyto2IMVpt5cca6ppUsAJh4lPil0kJgQW4J_FJ/s2048/IMG_1954.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicijnzYpOIfAWleQb_Vh89gjxSP50nPVaMAJBgqUA6KMOsyAmRfvYo2i4eKfBvUu9Qtl9zksqmgZuzCAJIaVwgt4gMmpqGA4e3jbX8Unwyto2IMVpt5cca6ppUsAJh4lPil0kJgQW4J_FJ/w400-h400/IMG_1954.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">You can see how the woodgrain shows through and give the house kind of an eerie feeling. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Cr-BkaneptY8JP-hHM9Xqg_VhSX0ciC7ZOUisoft_gzDyta8fQGPMX0EOvTLAqUAWI01L4R1mDqetaG_CC9RO1cDhx7ciYb3YRcvbpeg3u4jJqLAz1zLzL_hpBZGAQ0XWtogQvL322Rx/s2048/IMG_1955.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Cr-BkaneptY8JP-hHM9Xqg_VhSX0ciC7ZOUisoft_gzDyta8fQGPMX0EOvTLAqUAWI01L4R1mDqetaG_CC9RO1cDhx7ciYb3YRcvbpeg3u4jJqLAz1zLzL_hpBZGAQ0XWtogQvL322Rx/w400-h400/IMG_1955.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Cut a piece of cardstock for the inside and ink the edges with Black Soot Distress Oxide Ink and then stamp the flying bats and a message. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Thanks so much for stopping in!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i>Richele</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>Check your local store or click on the link below to go to Simon Says Stamp!</i></span></div> <p></p><!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--Halloween Stamps 2020--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/017ef3c5-9e5e-4b0b-9f4a-d962864b368f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/017ef3c5-9e5e-4b0b-9f4a-d962864b368f.jpg" /></a>
<script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="017ef3c5-9e5e-4b0b-9f4a-d962864b368f" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Richele Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231404089002076497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670112497928742613.post-30930138159650807952020-08-15T09:15:00.000-07:002020-08-15T09:15:01.833-07:00A Girl and Her Drill! - Tim Holtz Halloween Skulls <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> Hi friends! I love to alter things and what better way then to use power tools.Todays tutorial is all about lighting up the Tim Holtz Skulls with the new Halloween Tiny Lights. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhALLqihQf2UNcnj-FOwPEHsbhbzL7YDEO25_HKSdHzWpgiHoEgWtMV4oe7H0bT0qV1chdigeA8uKSnHaroeRfc09jx3G_y1iSEQwyvkx6pbCDxcs6KyOt6mjyp5J13d8pGMuTFwxIQp4ps/s1101/IMG_1532.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1101" data-original-width="1101" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhALLqihQf2UNcnj-FOwPEHsbhbzL7YDEO25_HKSdHzWpgiHoEgWtMV4oe7H0bT0qV1chdigeA8uKSnHaroeRfc09jx3G_y1iSEQwyvkx6pbCDxcs6KyOt6mjyp5J13d8pGMuTFwxIQp4ps/w400-h400/IMG_1532.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Just by adding a few holes in the Skull you can make Mr. Cranium light up. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I will be using a drill but a Dremel would work as well! </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Please follow all manufacturers instructions and always be carefully when using power tools. </span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5EhdGroZumkRSlRZT_JMNozfufMIPKC-vlFT0RsrwmXVTT0ESK86JTwYio5O0T8Tx0axCxsqVGsy9p2LMKVMjTb3cy0-iHlMcdsegFjv1ozjWiXiIpkzjyanxuloyUYuojwGP1Nzk6Pbi/s2048/IMG_1851.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5EhdGroZumkRSlRZT_JMNozfufMIPKC-vlFT0RsrwmXVTT0ESK86JTwYio5O0T8Tx0axCxsqVGsy9p2LMKVMjTb3cy0-iHlMcdsegFjv1ozjWiXiIpkzjyanxuloyUYuojwGP1Nzk6Pbi/w400-h400/IMG_1851.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">First I chose a bit size that would fit in to the eye socket. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Then I drilled out the eyes angling towards the center of the skull! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj_ryZwNdQQsC8hjmAu7hRQyToakiOcCu6wAyjXFZl0WCo91MgzgplVol-cNepcTnnUnN9eYKwawwpsLXZ7b_zAEWtjRoOXyaJdbDO9jUTDaUIOAQKNcTU8OqkCfIDvxXjOpqpZI2SkDYy/s2048/IMG_1855.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj_ryZwNdQQsC8hjmAu7hRQyToakiOcCu6wAyjXFZl0WCo91MgzgplVol-cNepcTnnUnN9eYKwawwpsLXZ7b_zAEWtjRoOXyaJdbDO9jUTDaUIOAQKNcTU8OqkCfIDvxXjOpqpZI2SkDYy/w400-h400/IMG_1855.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Now drill up from the bottom, I sized up this bit to get a larger hole so there's a little more room for the lights. </span></div></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_BSDveGtr-mVOJsib1Z-qfcqUoicDVKpSNfDeyzgjJoNcaAUwmpz_dcH5BxkZJfaRoVi_iD6bQpgL5C5XvxTTKa4OQtRShTBkzIlciG5HWZs0KSgvwHutdPRDGFcvxNGLX5CP17bdYC5g/s2048/IMG_1857.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_BSDveGtr-mVOJsib1Z-qfcqUoicDVKpSNfDeyzgjJoNcaAUwmpz_dcH5BxkZJfaRoVi_iD6bQpgL5C5XvxTTKa4OQtRShTBkzIlciG5HWZs0KSgvwHutdPRDGFcvxNGLX5CP17bdYC5g/w400-h400/IMG_1857.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Use a small brush to color inside the eye sockets, I used Mushroom Alcohol Ink but any brownish grayish will work fine. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguoUY-q92C8iJ0eoNy33DDBPrqZdVSHlbN0fKYuqlijU3NtmInAns8J6Qg_M0spudEkI4DxRf6MfWml2avX2m977iJbY83L4ngu4W8Om_y6hfKlIQwin4SgbwzcJzQePC2c4iWQYl35ay7/s2048/IMG_1859.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguoUY-q92C8iJ0eoNy33DDBPrqZdVSHlbN0fKYuqlijU3NtmInAns8J6Qg_M0spudEkI4DxRf6MfWml2avX2m977iJbY83L4ngu4W8Om_y6hfKlIQwin4SgbwzcJzQePC2c4iWQYl35ay7/w400-h400/IMG_1859.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">If your going to stack the skull on top of something (a pumpkin) or place it in something </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">that has a base </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">(a dome) you will have to drill that as well. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Carefully fold the light and thread through your stack being VERY careful not to over work the wires of the lights. They can break! I know this from experience, so just be gentle. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Thread the lights </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">independently and then adhere the stack staring from the top (the skull) and work down. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">TIP: I always work with the light on so I know they are working properly and it's fun to see it all come together. </span></div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg922VGbYvAHYVLfIqGxtheErfma-quy7j0vfYWfLRoce2mUvfGR0jmSvphOJ6CcYi9D2s-Qvwt_bWc6TZzKDGtQdqQA5dynMoamCpXKwaG-1oHWuSCIAWFnjXy3arXh7QfwyXGszD5rD7N/s2048/IMG_1543.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg922VGbYvAHYVLfIqGxtheErfma-quy7j0vfYWfLRoce2mUvfGR0jmSvphOJ6CcYi9D2s-Qvwt_bWc6TZzKDGtQdqQA5dynMoamCpXKwaG-1oHWuSCIAWFnjXy3arXh7QfwyXGszD5rD7N/w400-h400/IMG_1543.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I have always loved using lights, it brings your creativity to the next level. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Try lighting up your next project.</span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Thanks for stopping by!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Richele</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Check your local store or click on the link below to head over to Simon Says Stamp. </span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/e60c8d5d-4056-44df-8f6f-e3970b6e3483" rel="nofollow" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/e60c8d5d-4056-44df-8f6f-e3970b6e3483.jpg" /></a></p><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Richele Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231404089002076497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670112497928742613.post-49417320677639902082020-08-08T11:49:00.004-07:002020-08-08T14:27:32.819-07:00Hocus Pocus Wicked Vignette Tray - New Tim Holtz Idea-ology<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> Hello friends! I absolutely LOVE halloween. I don't really remember much from when I was a little girl like what I dressed up as or my favorite cand, but now it's my favorite holiday and creating projects is always magical to me. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The new release has some very spooktacular and fun things I know you're going to love. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This is my favorite project that I created with the new Tim Holtz Idea-ology release. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">"Wicked Hocus Pocus "</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Here is a peek.....</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">so much</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> spooky goodness, bones, bugs, pumpkins, skulls and more. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDrBuKBQIQuHs4d8WcdbmxXmDStngbUHnjLy40OiPFm3sIldxc5z-Skp6wc4_1E0hPF-Dwez0O929RGwtZVwX-OWw2MJva7BLQcWhheivoIMXatSTBwx1-f-VePMW0qugxrOcwwD8czvKV/s2048/IMG_1602.jpg" style="display: inline; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1523" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDrBuKBQIQuHs4d8WcdbmxXmDStngbUHnjLy40OiPFm3sIldxc5z-Skp6wc4_1E0hPF-Dwez0O929RGwtZVwX-OWw2MJva7BLQcWhheivoIMXatSTBwx1-f-VePMW0qugxrOcwwD8czvKV/w298-h400/IMG_1602.jpg" width="298" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The new Entomology Adornments are so creepy. I colored them with the Alcohol Pearls and I love the iridescent look. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCFMwzUnN7cE5egP-kUf4-7mgEwJxYYe5ksCHymTjtViYgugebFpMe0XJH-vNGlEfoXBBnToAfY04P-OTKmNGCvJPtwsbpSJK3537j7kzhstuxgSlFEdBvs7qW9YvBaTYn0yP2qHtLlu5Y/s2048/IMG_1594.jpg" style="display: inline !important; padding: 1em 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1612" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCFMwzUnN7cE5egP-kUf4-7mgEwJxYYe5ksCHymTjtViYgugebFpMe0XJH-vNGlEfoXBBnToAfY04P-OTKmNGCvJPtwsbpSJK3537j7kzhstuxgSlFEdBvs7qW9YvBaTYn0yP2qHtLlu5Y/w315-h400/IMG_1594.jpg" width="315" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="text-align: center;">I altered the skulls by drilling out the eyes and inserted the lights so they would glow with the new purple Tiny Lights. </div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPEYp7qRfUOVYV-0_v3580fsgyMvm111-eimxZCVCyLjeBAJovP2tqJaEPjqQffZ3f_6oawQAGCajFrq57-pCzneds_34l3VVO_86IL46ruhxnIWwT2cWa0eDwf284BVY0OhBZWqTFMdba/s2048/IMG_1597.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1674" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPEYp7qRfUOVYV-0_v3580fsgyMvm111-eimxZCVCyLjeBAJovP2tqJaEPjqQffZ3f_6oawQAGCajFrq57-pCzneds_34l3VVO_86IL46ruhxnIWwT2cWa0eDwf284BVY0OhBZWqTFMdba/w327-h400/IMG_1597.jpg" width="327" /></a><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="text-align: center;">The new mushrooms and the Paper Dolls have been colored with the Distress Glazes.</div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1527" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwzV1teEA7faWua01e8Oh1q-rTI1Zw00odzIhdYYSAHJnaGzzRiKy1zHU21kkADGwElNiYFvU_CxU3pMpxTdIPbJhYwxwFXHwji_ZR3g4tbLfsfjDWE_O7DVHHirYNsd3JBapcROReOLud/w298-h400/IMG_1592.jpg" width="298" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The new Departed Paper Stash has some amazing designs love this cracked wood finish on the outside of the box. </span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPEYp7qRfUOVYV-0_v3580fsgyMvm111-eimxZCVCyLjeBAJovP2tqJaEPjqQffZ3f_6oawQAGCajFrq57-pCzneds_34l3VVO_86IL46ruhxnIWwT2cWa0eDwf284BVY0OhBZWqTFMdba/s2048/IMG_1597.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1520" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIw8ZhU9jgh_9qi1oHvhFXtl-LH5QnDKHj1zCawThz6wMAjTMLaK20OE3U7Jv8BRqCQk0qka87T63BDxZDqzVcsFHEzd6STnDZj4xPxSxIvu9_J39UhkYkMtryOIeXd7EyAyupD7CHFcdN/w297-h400/IMG_1588.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I'll be teaching this project in an all day class soon, details to follow. I'll be back soon with another Halloween project. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-decoration: none;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Thanks for stopping by!</span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-decoration: none;"><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">Richele</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-decoration: none;"><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-decoration: none;"><i><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Check your local store or find the new product by clicking on the link below. </span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; text-decoration: none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></span></div></div><p></p>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This pillow is great for beginner sewers, if you can sew a straight line you can make a pillow! See more <a href="https://californiaartgirl.blogspot.com/2019/05/memoranda-block-pillows.html">block pillows here.</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi friends! I'm so happy to present you quilt #4 for this year "Falling Stars"! This quilt is made with the new <a href="https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/yuletide-by-tim-holtz-eclectic-element/">Yuletide fabric collection</a> from <a href="https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/">FreeSpirit Fabrics </a>designed by <a href="https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/tim-holtz/">Tim Holtz. </a>The fabrics are stunning and make this quilt shine. Pattern is <a href="https://quiltyloveshop.com/collections/featured-products/products/star-fall-pdf-quilt-pattern">Star Fall </a>from Quilty Love Patterns designed by <a href="http://emily Dennis">Emily Dennis. </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is the Yuletide fabric collection available now at your local quilt shop. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I used 10 of the 12 fabrics for the backgrounds of the stars. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Star </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Backgrounds - 1/3 yard each of 10 fabrics </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 - reds (Peppermint Stripe, Tidings, Snowflakes)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://quiltyloveshop.com/collections/featured-products/products/star-fall-pdf-quilt-pattern">Star Fall by Emily Dennis</a> is an instant download or you can always purchase a paper pattern. I love how easy Emily's patterns are to follow.</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I made the stars and this is the first layout for the quilt all the rows of color, but.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I really liked the stars all mixed up. That way I could use more of the cute Winter Village fabric. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here I am quilting with a decorative stitch on my machine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The stitch reminds me of little clouds. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I washed the quilt and fell in love with the</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> stitching. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Look how fun the Peppermint Stripe Fabric is for the binding! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What will you make with the new Yuletide collection? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I already have my next project in sight. </span></div>
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Richele Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231404089002076497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670112497928742613.post-83533177739703172262020-05-18T14:58:00.002-07:002020-05-18T14:58:52.220-07:00Yuletide Snowflake Pillow <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hello friends! Every year I add to my collection of holiday pillows so I decided to make one using the new <a href="https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/">FreeSpirit</a> Yuletide fabrics designed by <a href="https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/tim-holtz/">Tim Holtz</a>. I'm smitten over this new Yuletide collection and I know you will be too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I found this wonderful pattern for a snowflake block by <a href="https://duringquiettime.com/">Amy Friend at During Quite Time</a>. Amy's pattern has 3 different size snowflakes I used the 12" for my pillow. The pattern is </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">paper p</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ieced and easy to follow. It had been a long time since I had used this method so I hopped on line and watched a video. Easy peasy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The <a href="https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/">FreeSpirit</a> Yuletide fabrics by Tim Holtz will be available soon. Ask your local quilt shop when it will arrive. </span><a href="https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/tim-holtz/" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Click here</a><span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> if you'd like see the full line of Tim Holtz fabrics. </span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Hello friends! Today I have a festive table runner that will be perfect for the holidays. </span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">The new </span><a href="https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/yuletide-by-tim-holtz-eclectic-element/" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tim Holtz YULETIDE fabric collection</a><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> by </span><a href="https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">FreeSpirt Fabrics</a><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> will be perfect for all kinds of holiday projects. Please look for the fabrics at you local quilt shop or your favorite on line store soon. </span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Yuletide Trees All In A Row Table Runner </span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Size - 17 1/2" x 48" </span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">1/4 yard each of the 12 Yuletide prints for trees</span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Cut trees 8" x 4 1/2" find the top center and cut the tree shape as shown above. I used my cutting mat to help keep things squared up. </span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Cut </span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">40 -</span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> </span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">4" x 9", </span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">side panels from the background fabric.</span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">The <a href="https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/">FreeSpirit Fabrics</a> Yuletide by Tim Holtz will be available soon. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm back with a lovely quilt using the <a href="https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/memoranda-iii-by-tim-holtz/">Memoranda and Provisions</a> fabric lines together. The fabric is from Free</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Spirit Fabrics designed by Tim Holtz. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is the pattern! If you're new to quilting this is a great pattern. the pieces are larger and the instructions are easy to follow. <a href="https://www.quiltylove.com/">Emily Dennis</a> from Quilty Love patterns is a favorite of mine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then laid the blocks and pieces out on the floor. I really need to make a design wall for this! </span></div>
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Richele Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231404089002076497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670112497928742613.post-57678066382473828072020-03-23T16:40:00.000-07:002020-03-23T16:40:28.541-07:00Reverie Fabric by Shell Rummel!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hello friends! Don't you just LOVE this gorgeous fabric! So many beauties to choose form. The fabric is designed by </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.shellrummel.com/fabric">Shell Rummel</a> for </span><a href="https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/reverie-by-shell-rummel/" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">FreeSpirit Fabrics</a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. Shell uses a very tranquil palette with soft colors. There is also some beautiful peach and turquoise colors in the line. Ask your local quilt store for availability. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The pattern is the Redwood Tote by Anna Graham aka Noodlehead. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have made several of her totes, bags, backpacks and fabric pouches...the instructions </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">are very easy to follow</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> I wanted to showcase the beautiful orchid flowers down the center of the tote. Don't you just love it? The </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cross Body Tote has handles and a long adjustable strap and is even large enough to hold a smaller lap top. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I love having a zipper pouch on the outside of my bag to keep my keys safe. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Be sure to check out <a href="https://www.shellrummel.com/">Shell Rummel's</a> web site she does a lot more then just fabric.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thanks so much for stopping by! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello friends! I hope you're all doing well. I have a quick sewing project I'm sharing today using the new Tim Holtz <a href="https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/memoranda-iii-by-tim-holtz/">Memoranda III</a> fabrics by <a href="https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/search-results-page?q=tim+holtz">FreeSpirt Fabrics</a>. The hardest part of making these bags was deciding which fabrics to use. The Memoranda line is definitely one of my favorite lines that Tim has done. The fabrics are a little girlie, sweet and soft colors and the imagery is so fun and beautiful. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These Petal Pouches can be used for so many things. A makeup or travel bag, or maybe to carry your sewing essentials, I can think of so many uses. Can't you? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The pattern I used is from <a href="https://shop.noodle-head.com/">Anna Graham AKA Noodlehead</a>. I have made several projects using her patterns and they are always easy to follow and go together well. This pattern is available in book form on Amazon or she has a download for just these cute little pouches for only $6 on her <a href="https://shop.noodle-head.com/collections/pdf-sewing-patterns/products/petal-pouch-pdf-pattern">website</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are the beautiful fabrics I chose for the pouches. You find the fabric at your local Quilt shop or try on line at <a href="https://www.fabric.com/find?searchText=memoranda">Fabric.com</a> or <a href="https://www.fatquartershop.com/nsearch/?q=memoranda">The Fat Quarter Shop</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Love the graphics on the back of this bag make me think of years gone by. The curved zipper makes it so the pouches have a large opening to add all the things. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I used a fun lining for my pouches and can't wait to use them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What fabrics will you make your pouches out of?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks for stopping by! </span></div>
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