May 8, 2013 | My Digital Studio, Scrapbook Pages, Stamp, Scrap, & Create Retreat |
One of my favorite parts of the Stamp, Scrap & Create Retreat weekend was Saturday night when we hung out around the fire pit. A fire, smores, talking, laughing, and dancing with friends!
I used a digital template from My Digital Studio – called Back to School. I duplicate the column of photo boxes until I had enough for all my pictures. Changed the title added journaling, deleted a few elements that were school related that I didn’t want and added a couple of others and I was done.
If you’d like to learn more about My Digital Studio and you live in my area come join me for an Intro class this Friday night. You can find Details on my website Events page or on my Facebook page. The software is such a great deal for only $19.95 but if you aren’t sure you can try a 30-day trial for free. Come see what this thing can do – it will really expand your creative world!
May 6, 2013 | Bingo, Retired List, Stamp, Scrap, & Create Retreat |
I love to play Bingo Stampin’ Up! Style! You can use the Bingo Stamp (it’s on the retiring list) or My Digital Studio to Create the Bingo card. And because it is so much fun I made sure that we included it as part of the Stamp, Scrap & Create Escape Retreat. During the day on Saturday everyone stamped their own Bingo Card using the Every Little Bit stamp set (also on the retiring list). And punched out markers for their board. Stamp each image only ONE time on your card.
On Saturday night – Tyler grilled burgers for us. I missed getting a picture of him – I wonder if anyone else took one.We had a good dinner before we played Bingo.
Then we played Bingo for prizes.
I use the stamps as the call pieces – I just drop them all down in my little SU trash bin.
After Bingo we went out to our campfire for smores – I’ll post those pictures tomorrow.
If you enjoy the Bingo idea be sure to get the stamps before they retire – there is also a Spooky Bingo Bits for Halloween and a Jolly Bingo Bits for Christmas. Get them before they are gone! I can order them for you or go to my website to place an order – www.monika.stampinup.net .
May 4, 2013 | Q&A, SU Ribbon |
Bow Tutorial
| Q&A Q: What is your favorite ribbon bow technique?A: Well, I’d like to say it’s a natural ability, but that wouldn’t be true! I’ve learned how to make a bunch of great bows through resources from Stampin’ Up! and my fellow demonstrators. Here are 5 of my favorite bows as well as tips for making them. 
1. Two Colored Double Bow: Layer two 18” ribbons. Layer ribbons then tie a standard bow. Before pulling the bow loops to tighten the bow, take a moment to twist the ribbon ends so they lay straight. Pull bow loops to tighten, then fan the inside bow loops out from behind the top loops. 
2. Elegant Bow: Lay a 5” piece of ribbon out flat. Add a dab of SNAIL to center of ribbon. Fold in right end and adhere to center. Add a dab of SNAIL on top of ribbon end. Fold in left end and adhere to center. Add a dab of SNAIL on top of ribbon end. Place one end of 2” ribbon over center of ribbon, creating a “T” shape. Add a dab of SNAIL on top of 2” ribbon end over folded ribbon. Wrap 2” ribbon around folded ribbon until it overlaps and adheres to itself. Pull ribbon snug so it is flat, but not so tight it causes the folded ribbon to gather. Trim off excess ribbon. Press bow flat or push the ends gently to puff it up a bit. Add to card or layer on top of a ribbon strip. 
3. Perfect Double Bow: Select a brad and spread prongs out flat. Begin with 18” ribbon. Use a ruler or estimate the lengths. Fold ribbon 3” from end with 3” section on top. Hold finger over folded layers 1” from fold with loop to left. Fold long end towards your finger to create 1” loop on right. Keep finger over center to hold layers in place. Fold long end back to center to make 1-1/2” loop on left. Fold ribbon back to center again creating 1-1/2” loop to right. Pinch ribbon at center and pick up layers. Set layered ribbon on brad with opened prongs. Fold prongs over ribbon and press flat. Trim ends. 
4. Hole Bow: Punch a hole in card stock with 1/8” or 1/4” punch. Thread both ends of a 22” long ribbon up through hole from bottom. Slide ribbon loop around card stock and tighten by pulling ends. Keep ribbon ends the same length. Split ribbon ends so one comes out above ribbon and one comes out below. Make sure ribbon isn’t twisted. Tie a basic bow. Fluff and adjust bow as needed and then trim ribbon ends. 
5. Fork Bow: Begin with a standard dinner fork with four tines and a 10” piece of ribbon. Place ribbon across front of fork with 1/3” of ribbon to left of the fork. This end will stay stationary. Wrap right end of the ribbon around behind the fork, around left edge, over the top of the first end. Thread end down through space between the center fork tines below where the first ribbon crosses. Pull ribbon up behind the fork and through the space between center fork tines. Knot the two ribbon ends firmly. Slide ribbon from fork and trim ends. 
Go Bow Crazy Have fun practicing and experimenting with these bows and different types of ribbon. Pretty soon your friends will be asking you how your bows always look so great!
We have a number of ribbons retiring this month. Make sure to order your favorites before they are gone! | |
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May 2, 2013 | Big Shot, Spring Catalog 2013, Stamp, Scrap, & Create Retreat |
Have you tried out the Bottle Caps in the Stampin’ Up! Spring catalog? Did you know that you can flatten them and turn them into jewelry?
This was our third Make & Take project for the Stamp, Scrap & Create Escape Retreat. We used the bottle caps to make necklaces (and LaRee used the small ones to make earrings too).
We used the Big Shot to flatten the bottle cap. Stamped the images on card stock and punched them out. Glued it in the bottle cap and then covered with Crystal Effects – let it dry over night. This is a fun project but doesn’t work well in a class setting because of the drying time so it was a perfect project for the retreat. I made one where I added the Rhinestone while the Crystal Effects was still wet and another one I added it afterwards. The little 1/16″ handheld punch was used to punch a hole in the edge and then add a chain or ribbon.
And the cute little jewelry needs something cute to put it in – right? So I created this little matching Petite Purse. Now it makes an adorable gift – Mother’s Day is coming up you know!
I used the Petite Purse die and Basic Gray card stock. The front panel was cut a second time and embossed with the Chevron Embossing folder. A ribbon handle was added with some of the tiny brads. Stamp and punch the butterfly – add the Vintage Faceted button and ta-DA – a super cute little purse to hold that necklace!
Thanks for visiting today!
May 1, 2013 | My Digital Studio, Stamp, Scrap, & Create Retreat |
Cindy created this cute My Digital Studio Hybrid project for the Stamp, Scrap, & Create Escape Retreat.
This was one of our Make&Take projects and a favorite of everyone that attended the retreat. You can get all the details on how Cindy created by visiting her blog – click here. She has more pictures on her blog too.
During the retreat the session where the girls made this project included a lesson in how the panels were create using My Digital Studio and then everyone created the blocks.
If you want to learn more about My Digital Studio and you live near me (Woodstock, GA) – we will be having an intro class on May 10th. You can find more information on my events calendar on my website. At the new price of $19.95 it is a steal!
And starting today Stampin’ Up! is having a sale on My Digital Studio downloads and Print Products. You can see all the download in my online store and you would print your creations through the My Digital Studio software. Want to see all the different options visit the MyDigitalStudio.net website – there is tons of information about My Digital Studio all in one place.
