May 21, 2010 | class, Simply Adorned Jewelry |
If you haven’t already bought one of the Simply Adorned Charms you really should. I have the 1″ x 1-1/4″ charm (which is the medium size) and the 24″ chain (the smaller one). I love it. Making little inserts to go inside is really a lot of fun. you can just use bits of scraps left on your craft table and you can whip something up in no time to match what ever you might be wearing. No more worries about matching your jewelry to your clothing.
I have had one class already and have another coming up in June featuring the Simply Adorned Charm. In my class we decorated the box, created a belly band for the box, made a holder for all the inserts that aren’t currently in the charm, and then we made a whole bunch of inserts – basically one for each month. It was a very fun class. The details for my next class are at the end of this post.
I wanted to share a few of the inserts with you today.
This is the easiest one. I cut a piece of window sheet to fit inside the charm and then decorated it with rub-ons. This one is nice because it is see-through so you can wear it with any color top – solid colors would be the best. The color of your top will show through the clear window sheet – so you have a perfect match for your outfit! I saw this idea somewhere else and thought it was the best ever.
This next one is actually one of my favorites. The little snow man is one from the Holiday Lineup set – there are a whole line of snowmen to choose from – so you could use a variety. I created a matching backside using the words from Punch Pals. When I wear my charm it tends to flip back and forth as I move around so I create a front and a back. I think the idea for this snow man was also one that I saw somewhere else – I can’t remember for sure.
The black and white monogram – I think I have already showed it to you. It is my favorite one and I wear it a lot. It uses the Charming stamp set and Lovely Letters for the monogram.
I just made one for a neighbor to give as a graduation gift. On the back I made something completely different – I still have to down load the pictures of it to show you – so I’ll do that later in another post.
Right now I seem to be wearing this one a lot with the greens and yellows in it. The little butterflies from the Beautiful Wings Embosslit are just perfect to fit inside. And yes even a little brad will fit in the charm. Just make sure you really flatten it in the back.
So those are just a few of the charm inserts we made in my class. I also used this as my project for our Weekend at Wendys. The main thing was the holder that I made and then everyone made some of the charm inserts to go inside.
This last photo is actually the front and back of the holder that I created to hold all the inserts. The design of the holder it self is mine but the little decoration on the front was an idea I saw that another demonstrator had used. The stamp set is the Sale-A-Bration set Vintage labels – I have redesigned the front using a different set now but I didn’t get another picture of it yet. The background is the Medallion stamp.
And here is the information for my next class:
Come join me for a Special Class on
Sunday, June 6th – 2:00 pm – Simply Adorned Jewelry Class
The class fee will be $28 – prepaid by May 24th.
The class fee will include the 1” x 1-1/4” Simply Adorned Charm and box,
We will create 12 inserts for the charm, a holder for the inserts, and decorate the box.
You need to bring your paper snips and adhesive.
If you would like a chain there are two sizes and you can add that to the cost of the class –
24” chain – add $12.75
34” chain – add $15.00
The charms have a lobster clasp so you can use on a chain your already have or even with ribbon or cord.
Please RSVP and give me your payment by May 24th. I will be placing an order for the charms/chains that have been pre-paid. If you miss this deadline you can still attend the class but you may not receive your charm/chain until after the class. Final RSVP cut-off to attend the class will be 6/3.
Have a simply charming day!
May 18, 2010 | Cards, class, Masculine, Summer Mini 2010 |
Stampin’ With Monika
Class Reminder
Come join me for my Hands-on Class on
Friday, May 21st – 10:00 am and 7:00 pm
Masculine Class
This class will be featuring masculine themed cards for the men in our lives.
Please sign up for this class by the end of day May 19th.
The class fee will be $15.
I hope you will join me for a fun class!
Apr 25, 2010 | Create with Connie & Mary, Embossing, Summer Mini 2010, Tutorial |
Today is my Tumbled Tile Coasters class so I thought I would share with you some more designs along with the instructions on how I create my tiles and the box. I received lots of questions when I posted my other design. I’ve tried to reply to everyone so hopefully I didn’t miss anybody.
I created two designs using the Elements of Style stamp set coming out in the Stampin’ Up! Summer Mini Catalog on May 1st.
The first one features the large floral image and I added a letter from the Lovely Letters stamp set for a set of monogrammed tiles. These were done in Chocolate Chip ink.
The second set uses the smaller vine image and the humming bird. The colors are Old Olive and Ruby Red.
So here are some basic instructions on how I make my coasters. I buy Tumbled Tiles from the home improvement store – there are a few different colors – this time I’m using the whiter ones last time I used the ones with some more brown in them. Then I rinse them in water and set them out to dry usually overnight.
- preheat oven to 350 degrees
- stamp images using craft ink and cover with clear embossing powder. Tap off excess powder – it should stick to the ink and doesn’t need to cover the whole tile.
- set tiles flat on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper
- put the baking sheet in the oven – I start with 6 minutes and check to see how they look
- it they still look powdery instead of shiny then they need longer – try 2-4 minute increments
- my last batch took 11- 1/2 minutes for 6 tiles
- remove from oven – don’t touch they are HOT – if needed finish any spots with a heat tool
- remove from baking sheet with a spatula and set on a towel on the counter to let them cool
- add felt circles to the bottom so they won’t scratch your furniture
The idea for the tiles and the box design came from Heather Summers as part of one of her classes. She told me I could share the box dimensions with you. For each box use one piece of 11-3/4″ x 11-3/4″ card stock. Score on all four sides at 1-3/4″ and 3-3/4″. After you score there are 4 squares in each corner. You need to cut away the three outside squares from each corner. Then cut on two opposite sides to create tabs from the ones that are left. Here is a photo of what it looks like after you cut. I also cut a small wedge out of the outer flaps so they will fold nicely into the inside of the box.
To make the box fold two of the tabs in and the fold the flap around and glue in place – I like to use a small amount of Tombow Multi-purpose adhesive. Do the same to the opposite side. Then fold in the remaining two flaps and glue them in place. Tie a piece of wide ribbon around the box – or if you are giving it as a gift tie it over the top of the tiles to hold them in the box.
I hope that gives everyone the information they needed for this great project. It has been one of my favorite and everyone has loved these. The Elements of Style stamp set that I used for this project is one of the featured stamp sets during the preview week of Create with Connie and Mary which starts today.
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Apr 20, 2010 | Baroque Motifs, class |
Tumbled Tile Coaster Class
Sunday, April 25th – 2:00 pm
In this class you will create a set of four Tumbled-Tile Coasters and a coordinating box to hold them.
You will have several designs to choose from.
Please sign up for this class by the end of day Friday, April 23rd.
The class fee will be $12.
I hope you will join me!
Click here to RSVP.
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Apr 19, 2010 | Cards, Fifth Avenue Floral |
I found this card idea earlier last week – it is so simple but looks so nice! I used it for my class on Friday – as a quick and simple – Stampin’ 101 type of card. The idea is from Kristen Moore. I actually simplified my card a little bit more by just stamping the flowers – she actually embossed hers.
The shadowing on the flowers is created using a Versa Marker! It just makes the paper a shade darker where ever you add the marker – which is clear VersaMark ink. I used Rich Razzleberry ink and then added the ribbon on the top. The card base is Kraft card stock which will be called Crumb Cake in the new Color Collections. Or I could say this is Crumb Cake formerly known as Kraft!
I made mine into a Mother’s Day card so it fits the Late Night Stampers challenge for this week – which is to create something for Mother’s Day. This would also be pretty for weddings or a shower. I hope you like this quick and easy card.
And by the way Stampin’ Up! has this stamp set – Fifth Avenue Floral – and several others on sale this month. So if you have had your eye on it – be sure to get before the month is over. The other sets on sale are – Greenhouse Garden, Flower Fancy and Trendy Trees. All are 20% off.
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This is the easiest one. I cut a piece of window sheet to fit inside the charm and then decorated it with rub-ons. This one is nice because it is see-through so you can wear it with any color top – solid colors would be the best. The color of your top will show through the clear window sheet – so you have a perfect match for your outfit! I saw this idea somewhere else and thought it was the best ever.
This next one is actually one of my favorites. The little snow man is one from the Holiday Lineup set – there are a whole line of snowmen to choose from – so you could use a variety. I created a matching backside using the words from Punch Pals. When I wear my charm it tends to flip back and forth as I move around so I create a front and a back. I think the idea for this snow man was also one that I saw somewhere else – I can’t remember for sure.
The black and white monogram – I think I have already showed it to you. It is my favorite one and I wear it a lot. It uses the Charming stamp set and Lovely Letters for the monogram.
Right now I seem to be wearing this one a lot with the greens and yellows in it. The little butterflies from the Beautiful Wings Embosslit are just perfect to fit inside. And yes even a little brad will fit in the charm. Just make sure you really flatten it in the back.
This last photo is actually the front and back of the holder that I created to hold all the inserts. The design of the holder it self is mine but the little decoration on the front was an idea I saw that another demonstrator had used. The stamp set is the Sale-A-Bration set Vintage labels – I have redesigned the front using a different set now but I didn’t get another picture of it yet. The background is the Medallion stamp.
