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FINAL DAY TO THROW DOWN THAT MEAL!!

and i am just in by the skin of my teeth!!

Hasn't it been a great challenge - thanks Lianne for pushing us all outside our comfort zone, fantastic to see so many inspiring entries in also from you guys :0) Don't forget you still have till midnight tonight to get your entries in.

So my meal was:

81/2 x 11 layout

pink, orange, aqua

cardboard

paint

4 patterend papers

plain cardstock.

As ambassadors, we are all really excited with the new templates Fiskars have released, available at wholesalers now. The "Woodland" template has the tree, the bird and the clouds that you can see in the layout. (As well as a whole heap of other shapes) For the little birds wings, i just used the bits of the tree that i cut off the lefthand edge of the layout, doubled them up - perfect, didn't even have to cut to size ;0).

The journalling semicircle is actually one of the flaps that have been cut off the envelope template, another newbie that you will see get a workout on here over the next couple of months!!

The circle scallop and little may flowers squeeze punches have made quick work out of producing lots of flower embellishments while the trustee old circle squeeze punch guides us up to what Miss Paris is thinking!! ;0)

Thats it from me, i know the other guys are working on projects using the new products, i will have 2 more projects coming using the tree in a totally different way also, so be sure to drop by daily to see whats happening.

bfn

Annette :0)

oops edited to say: the border on the right hand side is another newbie!! Its the corner/border punch "Framed in Love" PRETTY!!!
 
 
 
 

November Challenge entry ~Jill Thornton

My Menu was

card

Using red, black & white colours

Cardboard and Paint

2 different patterned papers.

Plain cardstock is an optional extra.

The paint may be a little hard to see, I used white puff paint for the centres of the flowers, and the black and white patterned papers tend to be a little grey in the photo.

I used my Fiskars:- Shapecutter for the oval Small star punch for the stars and 12" Rotary paper trimmer

Thankyou I enjoyed this meal very much

Regards

Jill Thornton

Roybn Wilkinson sends in her MENU

Here's what Robyn had to say......

HI Lianne here is my meal ...... I had to create a card

Using green, blue & yellow colours

Stitching & buttons

only 1 patterned paper

Plain cardstock is an optional extra.

I sorta stuck to the meal and created this ........I used my Fiskars 12' Trimmer to cut my cardstock, punched a border using my Fiskars Apron Lace border punch...added a Cloud 9 Woodstone sentiment sticker (these have been in my stash for a long time) and I came up with this thank you Lianne and Fiskars for the inspiration to create this card.

I am loving what everyone is creating this month using the menu

regards Robyn W

Love new combo border punch - Lace & Lattice

November is almost over and I am one of the last to show the meal that I ordered from Lianne

So I ordered - Garlic Bread, Baked Lemon fish, tossed salad & Cheesecake to finish

And got my order back - 12 x 12 LO, using red, black & white colours, fabric & buttons, 4 different patterned papers, plain cardstock optional extra....and this is what I came up with....

Have to confess didn't have any fabric that worked on hand, so used ribbon through the large button instead, and sneaked in a few rub ons.....

Loved playing with the new punch that Fiskars had sent me last week - Lace & Lattice combo border punch (apparently available to Wholesalers now!!!).... Here's a close up shot....

Lovely little size and fantastic that I can go around corners....will be seeing this punch appear on plenty more layouts in the future as I love scallops of any kind and this is a mini one and so cute!!!! Love Love Love it...

Thanks for looking....

"Cut the cost of wrapping challenge"

The first entry has come through to me for the "Cut the cost of wrapping challenge"

" Card a Day " starts December 1st

Hi everyone,

Well it's that time of the year when we start thinking about Christmas and if you are like me you start thinking about getting your Christmas Cards out as soon as you can. Sometimes life gets in the way though and although we have good intentions to create some "Handmade Cards" we may put off making them until the last minute.........so to help inspire some creativity this year with your cards.......we are going to be sharing  A Card A Day all the month of December.

As well as Christmas Cards.......the Ambassadors and Demonstrators shall be also sharing Other Occasion Cards to help inspire you to create some of your own.  I've had a sneak peek at what the girls have done already behind the scenes here.......and they are amazing!!

So make sure you pop back in each day .....starts Tuesday December 1st........there shall also be some other Christmas Projects being shared.......

xoxo

Lyn Dwyer

A Travel project

Have you seen this cute travel project that was shared over at Fiskars Craft.com

travel-size toiletries bag

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Designer: Kelly Purkey

Being someone that travels quite a bit, I always appreciate gifts that help me packing a lot easier.  My roomate works for an airline and flies quite frequently so I created this little pouch with toiletries as a gift... but would love to keep it for myself!  Including travel sized shampoo, conditioner, sunscreen, and toothpaste, I know she'll appreciate just being able to throw this gift into her suitcase.  I also sewed a little pocket to hold onto any other essentials she may need to pack.  Use your Fiskars tools to help create this gift for someone who is always on the go!

Difficulty rating

Instructions (Print version)

1.  Use Fiskars acrylic ruler and Fiskars Fabric Rotary Cutter to cut two 6x14 pieces of fabric and one 6x14 piece of cotton interface.  Press the fabric.  Use Fiskars Pinking Fabric Shears to cut 1.5x14 and stitch onto front piece of fabric. 

2.  Lay Fiskars Brackets and Journals Shape Template onto fabric and trace label using a pencil.  Cut out using Fiskars No. 8 Scissors.  Lay Fiskars Heart Shape Template onto fabric and trace 1" heart using a pencil.  Cut out with Fiskars No. 8 Scissors and applique onto fabric label.  Applique label onto the front piece of fabric so that it is centered on the right side when the fabric is folded in half.

3.  For the long pocket, use Fiskars Fabric Rotary Cutter to cut one 4.5x9 strip of fabric and press.  Pin onto inside piece of fabric with the pattern side up.  Add ribbon with fabric glue along the top of the pocket.

4.  For the small pocket, cut one piece of fabric 4x6 for the pocket and one piece 3x6 for the flap.  Trim the edge of the 3x6 with Fiskars Pinking Fabric Scissors and fold the left corners in to create a flap.  Stitch the corners under then stitch the flap to the inside piece of fabric with the patterned side down.  Pin the pocket onto the inside piece of fabric with the patterned side up.

5.  Set the pieces down in this order: cotton interface, front piece of fabric with the patterned side up, inside piece of fabric with the patterned side down.  Stitch together, leaving enough of a hole at the edge to pull the pouch right side out.  Glue hole together using fabric glue.  Measure the size of the toiletries bottles and stitch seams to create pockets for them.  Add velcro.

 

Supplies:

01-005266 - Fiskars Brackets and Journaling Shape Template - http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_shapetemplate-bracketsandjournal.aspx
48557097 - Fiskars Hearts Shape Template: http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_shapetemplate-tool-hearts-1-wvicto.aspx
12-87317097 - Fiskars Acrylic Ruler: http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_125-x-125-acrylic-ruler.aspx
95217097 - Fiskars 45mm Rotary Cutter: http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_45mm-rotary-cutter.aspx
12-83727097 - Fiskars Cutting Mat: http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_24x36mat.aspx
94457097 - Fiskars Fabric Pinking Shears: http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_pinking-shears.aspx
34527097 - Fiskars No. 8 Scissors: http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_no-8-straight-scissors.aspx
other: Amy Butler Fabric , American Crafts Ribbon, Velcro, Thread

My Christmas Wreath ~ Lyn Dwyer

I decided to create a different Christmas Wreath for our Front Door this year......and went to a more elegant design....after I was inspired by what Rhonda (Spotlight Bairnsdale) was doing on the recent VIP Spotlight Night that I attended.....so thanks Rhonda for the inspiration.....

I purchased all the materials in Spotlight:

1) foam ring

2) bridal white ribbons 1" and 2" and 1/4"

3) red butterlies

4) holly embellishments

5) poinsettia sprig

6) pins

The only tool I needed to use were my Fiskars Microtip Scissors to cut the ribbon! I also used some of the Martha Stewart liquid Adhesive...also from Spotlight!

Here's a close up....

and the BOW.....

Ooh....some new punches.......

These new Seasonal Fiskars Squeeze Punches are now available through Wholesalers......ooh just in time to get those Christmas Cards done and maybe use some punched shapes on some Christmas Projects!

TAMBORIL gorgeous girly gifts SALE

Oooh....looky what is just around the corner from the FISKARS MASSIVE GARAGE SALE......more retail therapy girls........LOL! xoxo Lyn

ATC from winner of Fiskars "Bistro Brew" Seasonal Punch ~ Bronwyn

I love it when our readers start sending through projects that they have created after winning a prize on here.......

REMEMBER the Fiskars Seasonal Punches that were given away a few weeks ago.......well Bronwyn from New Zealand was the lucky winner of the "BISTRO BREW" squeeze punch and she has used it to make some ATC'S.......how cute!

Thanks Bronwyn for sharing with us......we hope you enjoy punching with this punch.....creating more fun projects!

xoxo

Lyn Dwyer

Quick Christmas gift bags

It literally took me longer to decide on papers and tools than it did to put these bags together.

I had a lot of fun using the new Fiskars templates which are now available to be purchased from the Wholesalers.  Hopefully these will appear in Australia and NZ stores soon because they are COOL!!

The Christmas shapes template is from last Christmas.

I used a bit of glittery paint to give them a festive feel and changed the canvas handals to ribbon.

Maybe they will be used for the teacher's gifts ... if they pass the kid's approval!  (Those of you with a 12 year old son will understand that!).

I forgot to draw the birdies feet... must go do that.

TFL:) Donna

A Christmas Stocking for your PET

Pet Stocking

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Designer: Katrina Simeck

As the holiday season approaches, we all like to pamper the loved ones in our lives. For many of my friends, pets are just as much a part of the family as children! So they shouldn’t miss out on the pampering, right? Use your Fiskars tools to create this fun stocking for all your pet’s favorite treats!

Difficulty rating

Instructions (Print version)

1. Create a stocking out of fun foam – I simply googled “stocking template,” found a shape that I liked, and printed it out. I saved myself a little sewing by folding the foam in half & cutting around the shape using Fiskars Softgrip No 8 Scissors
2. I then hand-stitched around the edge of the stocking using embroidery floss (tip: the Fiskars 12-n-1 Sewing Multi tool has a handy needle threader!)
3. I created a cute foam dog bone to decorate the front of the stocking. To make this, cut 2 hearts from foam. I used the Hearts Template and Fiskars Retractable Fingertip Craft Knife. I attached each heart to the end of a strip of foam.

4. To tie a ribbon in the center of the dogbone, I simply punched two holes using Fiskars ¼ inch Circle Hand Punch – it easily punches through foam!
5. The simple tag was created by first trimming a base tag from cardstock using Fiskars 12in Portable Trimmer. I added a decorative touch to the bottom edge using Fiskars Apron Lace border punch.

6. I then added a “no peeking” sticker, and a strip of patterned paper. Fiskars Furry Friends punch adds the finishing touch for a tag that’s perfect for your favorite pooch!

Supplies:

Fiskars 12in Portable Trimmer 12-98937897

Fiskars Retractable Fingertip Craft Knife 01-005318 http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_fingertipknife-retractable.aspx

Fiskars L Furry Friends punch 12-74307097  http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_furry-friends-l.aspx

Fiskars 12-n-1 Sewing Multi Tool 12-59777097 http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_12-in-1-multi-tool.aspx

Fiskars Softgrip No 8 Bent Scissors 98817897 http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_no-8-softgrip-bent-craft-scissors.aspx
Fiskars ¼ inch Circle Hand Punch 23527097 http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_hand-punch-14-circle.aspx

Fiskars Hearts Template 48557097  http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_shapetemplate-tool-hearts-1-wvicto.aspx

Other – Fun foam sheets, ribbon, Embroidery floss, Cardstock (Bazzill), Sticker (October Afternoon), Patterned paper (October Afternoon)

This project can be seen at Fiskars Craft.com

Leanne and Dana send in their MENU'S ~ Nov Challenge

The challenge for Noel was to use:

red, black and white

12x12 LO

using flowers and felt

I just used my Fiskars trimmer for this one.

Dana’s challenge was for a:

6x12 layout

using brown orange and green

cardboard and paint

no patterned papers

My camera does not record the colours very well. The background cardstock is orange, the lower half cardstock is green with a brown cardstock on the left. The cardboard and paint is also on the lower half of the LO.

I also used Fiskars trimmer, the Fiskars corner punch and the Fiskars fingertip knife

Leanne Winter

* Thanks for sending these through Leanne.......love how Dana has punched out one corner!

xoxo

Lyn D

Happy 40th Wendy !!

                                           

One of our very talented and passionate Fiskars Craft Ambassadors celebrates her 40th Birthday today!

          HAPPY BIRTHDAY WENDY!
I was fortunate to be invited to Wendy's 40th celebration party on Saturday night in Melbourne along with her many family members and friends!

I was greeted at the bar by Wendy's Uncle Trevor...check out his apron.......LOL!

Nice to see the Fiskars Apron getting a good work out by a male........LOL!

It was a fabulous fun night and it was a pleasure to be able to be there on Saturday with Wendy and her wonderful hubby Duncan and their many family and friends........this lady is loved by so many people......she has touched the hearts of many a crafter over the years......and Wendy sure knows how to have fun in her life.....she radiates enthusiasm...is passionate about Fiskars products......and she is a mad Hawthorn AFL Supporter......and don't I know it.....LOL!

Feel free to leave Wendy a message below here in the comments section to help make her day special.....I know she'll be on-line today at some stage as she's as bad as I am on the internet.....he,he.

xoxo Lyn

Homemade idea for Christmas

homemade gift certificates

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Designer:  Lisa Storms

We are tightening our belts this holiday season with the current economic climate, but that doesn't mean we can't still give gifts.  Making gift certificates is a fun way to give something personalized from the heart.  My husband and I agreed we wouldn't buy each other gifts this year, so I decided to make a coupon book full of little things I can do for him that don't cost a thing.  My best friend gets a little crazy during the holidays, so I thought planning a day of pampering after the holidays would be a perfect way to spend time recuperating from the chaos!

Difficulty rating

Instructions (Print version)

Spa Gift Certificate:

By transforming a spare box I saved from some jewelry with some paint and clever shapes, I set the tone of a spa day by mimicking a facial with cucumber slices.  The gift certificate inside is sparkly and beautiful thanks to creatively cutting up a stamped Zinnia Zing to uncover the "hidden" poinsettia inside.

1.  Paint jewelry box white.  Once dry, add a "slathering" of light blue paint.  Set aside to dry fully.
2.  Trace two 2" circles using Circles-1 shape template onto dark green cardstock.  Cut out with scissors.  Note: Cutting out with Ultra ShapeXpress doesn't leave the circle large enough to mat the XL Round 'n Round punch.  By cutting out traced circle by hand, this leaves you a small matting for cucumber peel. 
3.  Punch two XL Round 'n Round circles using squeeze punch.  Adhere centered onto dark green circles.

4.  Punch several seeds from beige paper using Tear Drop hand punch.  Adhere randomly onto cucumber slices.  Adhere slices to top of box once dry.

5.  Stamp two flowers from the Zinnia Zing stamp set with red ink on pink cardstock.  Using scissors, cut out the smallest part of flower from one image and a larger portion from other image.  Paint with glue and add translucent glitter.  Once dry, adhere together and top with yellow gems.

6.  Format text for gift certificate to fit inside box, being sure to allow room for poinsettia and border punch.  Print onto pink cardstock.  Tip: Be sure your measurements are in 1" increments to allow for perfect alignment with corner border punch.
7.  Punch around gift certificate with Snowbubbles corner border punch and adhere onto white cardstock. 

8.  Adhere poinsettia at left to complete gift certificate.

Coupon Book:

1.  Trim green cardstock to 4-1/8" x 6-1/2". 
2.  Using scoring blade, score line at 4" from each short end.  Fold to create coupon book cover.
3.  Adhere blue and green papers centered onto cover and add letter stickers at bottom. 
4.  Cut two antennae/bodies from Butterfly template, in brown and neutral colors.   Trim off "antlers" from brown shape and adhere over neutral.  Add googly eyes and button nose. 

5.  Punch circle using pop-up punch from neutral brown paper and feed back into punch to punch off ear.  Repeat for other ear and adhere onto back of head.  Adhere reindeer to cover.
6.  Format coupons into 3.75" x 6.25" rectangle leaving 1.75" blank at top for punch and perforating.  Print coupons onto assorted papers or thin cardstocks.
7.  Trim coupons to size and run perforating line ½" from top and directly down center. 

8.  Add punch to each coupon and staple stack to back cover.

Supply List:

Fiskars Brands: Border Corner Punch – Snowbubbles
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_bordercorner-snowbubbles.aspx

Fiskars Brands: Zinnia Zing – 4 inch X 8 inch Stamps
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_stamps4x8-zinnia-zing.aspx

Fiskars Brands:  Compact Stamp Press
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_compactstamppress.aspx

Fiskars Brands: Shape Template - Butterflies 1
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_shape-template-butterflies-1.aspx

Fiskars Brands: Shape Template – Circles-1
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_shapetemplate-tool-circles-1-wsca.aspx

Fiskars Brands:  Squeeze Punch - Round 'n Round – XL
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_round-n-round.aspx

Fiskars Brands:  Squeeze Punch – High Five – M
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_high-five-m.aspx

Fiskars Brands:  Squeeze Punch – April Showers – M
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_april-showers-m.aspx

Fiskars Brands: Pop-up Punch - Circle
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_pop-up-punch-circle.aspx

Fiskars Brands: Hand Punch – Tear Drop

Fiskars Brands: Perforating Rotary Blade
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_28mm-perforating-rotary-blade-blad.aspx

Fiskars Brands: Triple Track Scoring Blade
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_tripletrack-replacement-carriages.aspx

Fiskars Brands: Desktop Rotary Trimmer
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_desktop-rotary-trimmer.aspx

Fiskars Brands: Premium Cut-Line Trimmer
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_premiumcrafterstrimmer.aspx

Fiskars Brands: No. 5 Micro-Tip® Scissors
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_no-5-micro-tip-scissors.aspx

Other:  assorted cardstock, patterned papers, and letter stickers; red button; googly eyes; gift box, stapler, translucent glitter, yellow self-adhesive gems

product spotting in Spotlight Bayswater

Some yummy Fiskars product was spotted last week in my local Spotlight store......ooh....I must get out my BOW MAKER and start making my Christmas Ribbon Bows......

Have you seen these fabulous tools yet? So easy to use......and they work well with wired ribbons.......

Hand punches are also back in and are great for card making as are the Fiskars Border Punches...so many to choose from....Corner Border Punches,Embossing Border Punches and the normal Border Punches.......so many designs to choose from.

Decorative scissors are also back in favour as are the texture plates......so next time you are Spotlight....take a look for the Fiskars Tools!

So yummy

Hi everyone,

What a yummy meal I ordered...

Potato wedges

Garlic steak

roasted stuffed capsicums

Cheese cake

  

So I had to create a...

8x11

brown orange and green

stamping and brads

4 patterned papers.

I also wanted to include journalling on the page, but didn't have enough room. So I added a tag to the upper right hand side using some string. The tag will be easy to pull out and read once the page is inside my album.

 

I hope enjoy your meal as much as I have enjoyed mine.

Take care

Jacky

 

 

Donna Houley enters November Challenge

This entry just came through to me from Donna Houley......here's what she had to create.

81/2 x 11 LO

brown orange & green colours

Stamping & brads

3 different Patterned papers

Plain cardstock is an optional

Hasn't she done a great job! Don't you just love that face!

There are still 6 days to get your entries in for this months' Challenge.Thanks to Lianne for this great Challenge.....as I'm sure many of us have now managed to get a bit of scrapping done this month.