Fiskars Craft

September Sketch Of The Month @ Fiskarscraft

Designer:  Lisa Storms
This versatile sketch includes a set of long tags which have lots of opportunities to add texture and interest while using up scraps!  The Chip Off the Ol’ Block corner squeeze punch paired with the ¼" circle hand punch makes quick tags out of any paper that coordinates with your layout.  You can have fun adding different borders to the bottoms and a variety of strings or ribbons at the tops. 

Difficulty rating

Beginner

Instructions (Print version)

1.  Trim four long 2" wide rectangles from patterned cardstock.
2.  Punch both top corners of each with Chip Off the Ol’ Block corner squeeze punch and add ¼" circle centered at top. 

3.  Punch or cut assorted borders at bottom.

4.  For woven border, punch Leave it to Weaver centered at bottom of tag.  Tape two colors of embroidery floss to back and thread each through embroidery needle.  A needle isn't necessary but saves time.  Pull first color up through first slot and weave back and forth for two rows and repeat with next color.  Alternate colors until filled and tape off ends.

5.  Tie assorted strings at tops of tags and adhere layered onto layout adding title with chipboard letters.

6.  Layer a 4.75" tall strip of patterned cardstock with photos and journaling across tags.

7.  Punch three circles from vellum and add sprinkled to layout with Sweet Maple punched leaves to complete layout.

Supply List:

Fiskars Brands:  Limited Edition Squeeze Punch – Sweet Maple

Fiskars Brands:  Corner Squeeze Punch - Chip Off the Ol’ Block
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_squeezecorner-chipoffblock.aspx

Fiskars Brands:  Border Punch – Leave it to Weaver
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_weaver-border-punch.aspx'

Fiskars Brands: Border Punch – Apron Lace
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_borderpunch-apron-lace.aspx

Fiskars Brands: Border Punch – Upper Crust
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_borderpunch-uppercrest.aspx

Fiskars Brands:  L Squeeze Punch - Round 'n Round
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_roundnnroundl.aspx

Fiskars Brands:  Paper Edgers – Scallop
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_scallop-paper-edgers.aspx

Fiskars Brands: Hand Punch – 14/" Circle
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_hand-punch-14-circle.aspx

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

Fiskars Brands: Classic No. 8 Scissors
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_classic-no-8-scissors.aspx

Other:  vellum, string, embroidery floss and needles, patterned paper by Fancy Pants and Bo Bunny.  Chipboard letters by Fancy Pants.

August Card Sketch @ Fiskarscraft

Designer: Stacey Kingman   

Borders and layers make a simple card look much more elaborate than it is. When you get right down to it, this fun summery card is just a cute pile of bright colors and fun edges! As you make this sketch your own, add a few more (or a few less!) layers to reflect your own style and personal taste. It’s too hot to play outside right now, so grab your decorative scissors and border punches to see what you can come up with!

 
Difficulty rating

Beginner

Instructions (Print version)

 

      1.      Cut solid cardstock to 7 ½” X 8”, score at 4”, fold in half.

2.      Cut brown cardstock to 7 ¼” X 4”. Using the Corkscrew Paper Edgers, cut a corkscrew border on the right-hand 7 ¼” side, adhere to card front.

3.      Cut pink cardstock to 3 ½” X 7”, adhere over brown cardstock.

4.      Cut green cardstock to 3 ½” X 6 ¾”. Using the Threading Water Border Punch, create a scalloped border on the right-hand side.

5.      Cut patterned paper to 2 ¾” X 6 ¾” so that it fits over the green cardstock with just the green border showing on the right.

6.      Machine stitch around the edges of the patterned paper with a straight stitch, changing the stitch to a zig-zag along the border between the patterned paper and the green cardstock.

7.      To create the center square, cut pink cardstock to 2” X 2”, mount on off-white cardstock, adhere, and edge with Corkscrew Paper Edger. Mount this piece to brown, trim. Machine stitch around the pink edge.

8.      To create the cherry, punch a circle with the large Round ‘n Round Squeeze Punch. Cut the circle in half, cut out the inside so that just a round half-circle remains. Cut a bit more off and adhere for cherry stem. Sew button at the bottom of the stem. Punch two medium Mint Condition leaves, crimp, and adhere with Adhesive Dots.

9.      Adhere this square to the card front with Adhesive Dots.

10.  Print sentiment on off-white cardstock, cut into strips, adhere on front with Tool Taxi glue.

 

Tips:

·         Use a paper piercer to poke holes in the paper before sewing the button on.

·         Make several of these, leave the sentiment off until you need a card, then add a perfect sentiment for any occasion!

·         Leave out the machine stitching for a quicker card.

·         Use regular adhesive for a flatter card.

·         Don’t forget to sign the back!

 

Supplies:

Fiskars : 12-99027097 Desktop Rotary Trimmer

Fiskars : 12-33897097 Tape Runner

Fiskars : 01-001045 Threading Water Border Punch

Fiskars : 12-25967097 Foam Dots

Fiskars : 91807097 Corkscrew Paper Edgers

Fiskars : 12-73067097 Mint Condition – Medium Squeeze Punch

Fiskars : 94767097 Comfort Grip™ Micro-Tip® Scissors

Fiskars : 28mm Scoring Rotary Blade - Blade Style F

Fiskars : 93407097 Paper Crimper

Fiskars : 12-74247097 Round 'n Round – Large Squeeze Punch

Other – Patterned paper – October Afternoon (

Cherry Hill

collection), cardstock – Prism Papers, thread, ink, button

 

Sketch Of The Month @ Fiskarscraft

Designed by: Becky Novacek

A few stars and stripes and you've got a layout perfect for July - or any occasion you like by substituting different shapes. Add journaling where the patterned paper strips are if you have a lot, or rotate the sketch. However you use it, we hope you'll share your creations with us here in the gallery!

Difficulty rating

Beginner

Instructions (Print version)

Trim 4-1” x 12” strips of star pattern paper and then use the Fiskars Upper Crest Border Punch along one side of each of the strips.
Trim 4-3/4 x 12” strips of red cardstock and distress edges. Adhere distressed red strips to star strips on border punched sides to create 4 layered strips.
Adhere layered strips to 12”x12” sheet of kraft cardstock.
Adhere 2 vertical 4x6” photos to just left of the center of the layout in a slightly slanted pattern overlapping the photos.
Tear a page from a vintage book and trim 2-1” strips. Use the Fiskars Pinking Shears on one side and distress other sides. Use the Fiskars Pop-Up Star Punch on one strip toward the end. Place a small scrap of pattern paper under. Adhere one strip to the top of photos and one to the bottom
Machine stitch book pages.
Use Fiskars Extra Large Twinkle Twinkle Squeeze Punch to create a total of 6 stars.

Use Fiskars 12x12 Desktop Trimmer to cut 3 skinny strips from scrap papers. Adhere below photos.
Use Fiskars Foam Dots to adhere 5 of 6 stars to the right of the photos. Adhere the last star to the upper left of photos.
Handwrite sentiment on book page strip above photos.
A title could be added above photos.
 

Supplies:

Fiskars: 12-99027097 Desktop Rotary Trimmer

http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_desktop-rotary-trimmer.aspx

Fiskars: 01-004595 Upper Crest Border Punch

http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_borderpunch-uppercrest.aspx

Fiskars: 12-74187097 Extra Large Twinkle Twinkle Squeeze Punch

http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_twinkle-twinkle.aspx

Fiskars: 12-24707097 Pop-Up Star Punch

http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_pop-up-punch-star.aspx

Fiskars: 94457097 Pinking Shears

http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_pinking-shears.aspx

Fiskars: 12-25967097 Foam Dots

http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_foam-dots.aspx

Melissa Frances Pattern Papers Little Guy Collection

http://www.melissafrances.com/products.asp?id=10#

other: Cardstock, Vintage book page, Black thread for machine stitching 

Sketch of the Month @ Fiskarscraft

Designer: Lisa Truesdell

This page is the perfect showcase for 2 of your favorite 4x6 photos (if you have vertical photos instead of horizontal, just rotate the sketch 90degrees!).  Putting the layout together and adding your own punched embellishments will be the easy part – but with Father’s Day and lots of fun summer photo ops in June, you might have trouble picking which photographs to us. I chose to make my page a tribute to my husband, who is the best daddy that I know.  

Difficulty rating

Beginner

Instructions (Print version)

1. Start with a 12x12 piece of white cardstock as your base. Use the Twist N Flip corner punch on all four corners.
2. Use Upper Crest border punch on two strips of aqua ledger paper.  Attach on either side of your page, with the wider strip on the right.  Journal on the wider strip of aqua ledger paper.
3. Attach 2 4x6 photos to the middle of the page.
4. Spell out title using letter stickers under your photos.

5. Use Round N Round squeeze punches in M, L & XL on various patterned papers.  Stack your circles and embellish with stitching and buttons.  I also added some foam adhesive between the layers to add dimension.
6. Use Twinkle Twinkle squeeze punch on various patterned papers and attach around the circles.
7. Add buttons around the circles and stars.
8. Use Tag You’re It squeeze punch on yellow patterned paper. Date each photo and add to your page with buttons.

Supply List:
Fiskars :12-99027097 Desktop Rotary Trimmer
http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_desktop-rotary-trimmer.aspx
Fiskars : 01-001448  Twist N Flip 2 in 1Corner Punch
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_twistnflippunch.aspx
Fiskars : 12-74257097 Squeeze Punches Tag, You’re It L
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_lltagyoureitttl.aspx
Fiskars : 12-7436 7097  Squeeze Punches Round ‘N Round M
http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_round-n-round-m.aspx
Fiskars : 12-74247097 Squeeze Punches Round ‘N Round L
http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_roundnnroundl.aspx
Fiskars : 12-74147097 Squeeze Punches Round ‘N Round XL
http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_round-n-round.aspx
Fiskars : 12-74417097 Squeeze Punches Twinkle Twinkle M
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_twinkle-twinkle-m.aspx
Fiskars : 01-004595 Upper Crest Border Punch
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_borderpunch-uppercrest.aspx

Heidi Grace Designs: We Are Family patterned paper
SassafrasLass Bungle Jungle (hippos) & Anthem (blue ledger) patterned paper

other: American Crafts chipboard alphabet, 12x12 white cardstock, Vintage text paper, Red and yellow buttons, string

BOM prompt- my first pet

Hi,

Hope you are well and happy this fine day :)Last year we got our first family dog :) She is sooo cute. She is a schnoodle and we love her. He name is Sally and here she is, when we first got her :)

This made me think about my first puppy as a child. She was a poodle and white- and her name was Fefe- we grew up together and she didn't die until i was about 18 - so it was a long relationship :)

Unfortunately for me my young girl photos are all polaroids - not the best and they were all in magnetic albums. They aren't any more - but aren't very good quality. I,of course am going to scrap them anyway. I have used older papers in for this one, mixed with some new embellishments those being CLoud  9 "Allyssa's garden" and Heidi Grace "Sweetest bug" range. The older range is from the Heidi Grace "Love Blossoms"range. ANyway.. here's the lo (I am loving my threading water punch :))

This lo was inspired by one Of trina's sketches as well- but it was one from a while ago, so I am not sure of the date- but thanks Trina :)

Smiles

Shellx

Card Sketch Of The Month @ Fiskarscraft

may 09 card sketch

Designer: Patti Milazzo

These adorable stamp sets by Heidi Grace Designs are a must if you like flowers and whimsy.  Borders, backgrounds and other stamp designs in these sets inspire so many possibilities for card making and other projects.  I thought I’d make this fun Mother’s Day card with bright colors and use my stamps in place of stitching and large amounts of patterned paper.  I especially loved creating a monochromatic background pattern on the tag using the Sweetest Bug Words. 

Difficulty rating

Beginner

Instructions (Print version)

1. Create a 5”H x 7”W landscape card from cardstock.
2. Cut 3”W x 4 ½”H piece of red cardstock; stamp surface with Sweetest Bug Words stamp using watermark ink to create monochromatic word background and let dry.

3. Squeeze Punch top corners of red cardstock with Chip Off the Ol’ Block Corner Squeeze Punch.
4. Border Punch floral patterned paper with Scalloped Sentiment Punch; trim to width of tag; adhere to bottom of red tag.
5. Stamp border stamp along top edge of scalloped strip.
6. Punch out 2 circles using Pop Up Punch and Medium Round ‘n Round Squeeze Punch; layer at top of tag; and Hand Punch ¼” circle in center.
7. Tie ribbon at top of tag; then adhere tag to left side of card front.
8. Cut ¾”H x 7”W piece of green patterned paper; stamp border pattern along top and bottom of strip using Stamp Blocks; adhere on top of and across upper portion of card front.
9. Squeeze Punch flowers; then stamp flower design on each punch flower. 

 Note: this is faster than stamping an entire background before punching.

10. Layer punches with adhesive; add buttons in center and adhere to tag as shown.  Add glitter to button for extra sparkle.  
11. Squeeze Punch leaves and tuck under flowers with adhesive.

12. Stamp small area with floral design on aqua patterned paper; Squeeze Punch Medium circle; and adhere at bottom right corner of card.
13. Stamp heart on pink cardstock; cut out; add glitter glaze; and adhere to small circle with Adhesive Foam Dot.
14. Print sentiment on white cardstock; trim letters and adhere to left of circle at bottom right.

Supply List:
Fiskars Brands: 94817797 No. 5 Micro-Tip® Scissors
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_no-5-micro-tip-scissors.aspx
Fiskars Brands: 12-9902 7097 Desktop Rotary Trimmer
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_desktop-rotary-trimmer.aspx
Fiskars Brands: 12-99037097 28mm Scoring Rotary Blade – Blade Style F
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_28mm-scoring-rotary-blade.aspx
Fiskars Brands: 23527097 Hand Punch – ¼” Circle
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_hand-punch-14-circle.aspx
Fiskars Brands: 12-7436 7097 Medium Squeeze Punch - Round n’ Round
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_round-n-round-m.aspx
Fiskars Brands: 12- 73137097 Large Squeeze Punch - Mint Condition
http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_large-squeeze-punch-mint-condition.aspx
Fiskars Brands: 12-73107097 Large Squeeze Punch – Oopsie Daisy
http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_oopsie-daisy-large.aspx
Fiskars Brands: 12-73187097 Extra Large Squeeze Punch – Oopsie Daisy
http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_oopsie-daisy-xl.aspx
Fiskars Brands: 12-7332 7097 Corner Squeeze Punch - Chip Off the Ol’ Block
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_squeezecorner-chipoffblock.aspx
Fiskars Brands: 12-25637097 Pop-Up Punch – Circle
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_pop-up-punch-circle.aspx
Fiskars Brands: 01-004596 Border Punch – Scalloped Sentiment
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_borderpunch-scallop-sentiment.aspx
Fiskars Brands: 01-000068 Stamp Block Set
http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_stampblockset.aspx
Fiskars Brands: 12-29587097 Compact Stamp Press
http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_compactstamppress.aspx
Fiskars Brands: 12-33897097 Tape Runner (adhesive)
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_tape-runner.aspx
Fiskars Brands: 12-25967097 Adhesive Foam Dots
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_foam-dots.aspx

Heidi Grace Designs: Sweetest Bug Words Clear Stamps; Sweetest Bug Icons Clear Stamps; Cheerful Bee Clear Stamps; Sweetest Bug patterned paper 
http://www.heidigrace.com/Shop?ShopMode=Collections
Li’l Davis Designs: Glitter Glaze - Clear

Other: kraft, red, white and green cardstock; yellow buttons; black embroidery thread; yellow ribbon
Computer fonts: Kabel Bk BT   

Saturday Sketch day

Hi everyone. We're back this week with another sketch, just for you.

And now that winter is starting to close in on us, its nice to spend some time inside recording your families history. Perhaps this sketch will help you create something quickly and easily.

 

This sketch allows you to choose what type of photo you want and how many. Perhaps you'll choose a very large one to underpin everything. Or a couple of longer thin ones to be accentuated by the papers around them, or even a small circular one? The beauty of such a sketch is you can make it your own.

Enjoy!

This weeks sketch

Hi everyone,

Just popping in to say there won't be a sketch this week.

Unfortunately I've been ill with pneumonia, then an unexpected visit to the hospital with back and heart problems so I'm taking a week off.

I'll be back next week with a new sketch for your viewing inspiration.

Have a great week.

Trina.

Sketch

Nasty headaches kept me away from the computer yesterday, but here is a sketch for this weekend.

Enjoy.

Sketch Of The Month @ Fiskarscraft

Designer: Valerie Salmon

With Fiskars new spring squeeze punches, it's easy to add interest to projects! I like to mount these fun shapes on to larger circles to create my own little custom accents, using foam adhesive to add dimension to them. Experiment with different cardstock and patterned paper combinations. Don't forget to add some detail by adding rhinestones, small buttons, brads, and other tiny embellishments. Fold the butterfly wings slightly upwards, too!

Difficulty rating

Beginner

Instructions (Print version)

1. Use a 12" x 12" orange cardstock sheet as the page background.
2. Trim a 1 1/2" x 8 1/2" turquoise floral patterned paper. Corner-round the top right corner. Adhere it 1" from the top edge, and 1" from the right edge.
3. Add a 1" x 8 1/2" white cardstock stripe below the turquoise floral paper.
4. Place the photo grouping as shown below the white cardstock strip.
5. Trim a 2 3/4" x 8 1/2" green dotted patterned paper. Corner-round the bottom right corner. Adhere it 1" from the top edge, and 1" from the right edge.
6. Add a 1 1/2" x 10" black patterned paper. Corner-round the top left and the bottom left corners. Then, adhere it vertically along the left of the page as shown.
7. Punch (3) 2" circles with blue patterned paper and (1) 2" circle with black patterned paper. Ink the edges in black, if desired. Place them horizontally along bottom of the photo grouping.

8. Punch various spring shapes with patterned paper & cardstock scraps. Adhere each one over the circles with a foam adhesive.
9. Add buttons in between the 2" circles.
10. Punch (1) 1 1/2" circle with blue patterned paper (edges inked). Layer a butterfly punched shape on it. Adhere this accent on the left end of the white cardstock strip.
11. Apply the title with glitter alphabet stickers on the white cardstock strip. Stamp the subtitle on yellow cardstock & adhere in place with foam adhesive.
12.Add rhinestones to some punched shapes, if desired.

Supplies:

Fiskars Brands: 12-98937897 12" Portable Trimmer
http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_12-inch30-cm-portable-trimmer.aspx

Fiskars Brands: 12-7414 XL Round n Round Squeeze Punch
http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_round-n-round.aspx

Fiskars Brands: 12-74247097?Round n Round Large Squeeze Punch
http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_roundnnroundl.aspx

Fiskars Brands: 01-004426 "Under Cover" Squeeze Punch
http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_squeeze-under-cover.aspx

Fiskars Brands: 01-004429 "All A-flutter" Squeeze Punch
http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_squeezeallaflutterlarge.aspx

Fiskars Brands: 01-004427 "Chicky Baby" Squeeze Punch
http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_squeezechicky-baby.aspx

Fiskars Brands: 01-004428 "Get Crackin" Squeeze Punch
http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_sqeeze-get-crackin.aspx

Fiskars Brands: 12-73307097?Round the Bend Squeeze punch
http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_cornersqueeze-roundthebend.aspx

Heidi Grace Designs: "Sweetest Bug" Patterned papers & alphabet stickers
http://www.heidigrace.com/Shop/SweetestBug.pdf

Fiskars "Romance" Clear Stamps ("Special to Me")
Other: Cardstock scraps, buttons, stamping ink