Fiskars Craft

Have you seen this? Fiskars @ Melbourne Craft Expo

Fiskars Bow Maker ~ How to video ~ Lyn Dwyer

I love making my own ribbon bows for Christmas and Birthdays......special occasions.....so when I was sent the Fiskars Bow Maker I was in my element crafting up some fun and beautiful Bows.

...... I have put together this You -Tube video to show you how easy making bows can be......hope you enjoy it!

I saw some Bow Makers last week in Bayswater Spotlight....so I also grabbed some spare clips as I needed more already.......LOL!

I have been creating so many bows.....for Christmas....and now working on designing a neat bow for my son's Wedding next year.....yes....mum has been asked to provide some bows for the Service.....so I'm going with satin ribbons......and just playing around at the moment.

Shapecutter How To @ Fiskarettes

Today I thought I would share with you a great how to video by our UK Fiskars sisters, the Fiskarettes.

www.fiskarettes.co.uk

One question we are constantly asked at shows and demonstrations is how do I use my shapecutter.  If you ever have any how to questions for any of our tools please email us at fiskarscraft@yahoo.com.au

Also check out the events in the sidebar for demonstrations and shows. The girls at each event will only be too happy to help out with your tool enquiries.

Cheers, Dawn

Cristina Re 'Where A Girl Goes' Opening

Cristina Re launches her Flagship Store, 'Where A Girl Goes'. Drop by and check out the Fiskars/Cristina Re endorsed tools.

Visit Cristina's website www.cristinare.com

You can view Cristina Re on the morning show with David and Kim using Fiskars/Cristina Re endorsed tools along with the gorgeous Cristina Re stationery and accessory range.

Get Creative with those Fiskars Border Punches

With so many wonderful Fiskars Border Punches now available it's great to just allow yourself some time to PLAY with the punches when you purchase them.......allow some time to just play around and see what you can do with them......

Did you know that we now have several You- Tube Videos on here?? Here is just one of them.....showing how I love to play around with these Fiskars Border Punches.....I have given you a few tips and tricks that I have found helpful.....so nice to share these with others.....

If you would like to view other Fiskars You -Tube Videos just click on the link on the lefthand sidebar ....see it over there??

 So now you can check in 24/7 if you need some Inspiration and some helpful and practical ideas for your Fiskars Tools.........ENJOY!!

 xoxo Lyn

Making A Punch Guide With Debbie Buckland

Creative Punching with Border punches ~ You - tube

" FISKARS STAMP FACTORY " How to....You-Tube Video by Lyn

Did you know that we now have a number of You-Tube Videos on here for our readers to access 24/7?

Both Debbie Buckland and I have been creating some to share with you all as we both love creating and sharing with our Fiskars Tools. You just click on the link on the lefthand sidebar that says past videos

This STAMP FACTORY one  we have already shared on here ...but thought we'd share it again seeing this is one of the NEW FISKARS TOOLS here in Australia & New Zealand ...it's also being used this weekend in the Fiskars Classroom in Brisbane at the Scrapbook and Papercraft Expo & Convention.

I also have more videos on my Blog  Lyn's Blog so feel free to pop on over....there are links on the lefthand sidebar of my Blog......and COMING SOON........another You-Tube video on the Fiskars Border Punches.......so make sure you keep checking back here..

Hope you are enjoying your long weekend!

xoxo

Lyn Dwyer

Making a fabric Album - The Cover - part 1

Welcome to my tutorial of making the cover of the fabric album.

In this lesson you will learn how to print into fabric direct from your printer and prepare your cover then frame your photo.

Next week you will finish off your cover and the week after you will learn how to make the inside pages.

So lets get started:

Step 1
View the video on how to print from your computer to material

You will need:

• A printer

• Plain material

Step 2

 
Cut 2 pieces of fabric and 1 piece of old towel (or batting) two 8 1/4"x 18" (21cm x 16cm)

And sketch out a plan of your front cover.

Step 3
 
Print out your desired photo and sort out your embellishments according to your sketched plan.

step 4
Now we are going to Frame our photo. Cut 2 1/2" wide strip 12" long and pin to edge of photo.
 

step 5
 
Sew 1/4" away from edge of your pinned on fabric. I used the side of my presser foot as a guide.

step 6
 
Trim off access material.

step 7
Do the same to the other side of your photo.
 

step 8
press down seam - then press the back as shown.
 
 

step 9
Now repeat for the other sides of your photo.
 

Trim off access then press seams
 

step 10
Now turn over framing material 1/2 way and iron
 
Turn it over again and iron
 
repeat on all sides
 

step 11
Sew around the edge of your photo as shown below
 

Step 12
I also sewed around the actual edge of the photo too.
 

Right I'll end it here.

Tools used in this lesson:
Fiskars - Heidi Grace special edition pink Scissors
Heidi Grace pins
Fiskars - rotary cutter and cutting mat

Till next time
Happy crafting
Debbie

Fiskars Scallop Punches now available in Australia