Fiskars Craft

Christmas craft

Well, after a little while of no scrapping I finally found some inspiration today and whipped up this cute Christmas Wreath.  I was inspired by this beautiful creation, so maybe you will be too ?

I hand drew a leaf shape to use as a template and then traced that onto my cardboard (I recycled an old box).  Unlike the original project, my cardboard was simply plain brown so I needed to pretty it up a little.  After cutting out all of my leaves with my Fiskars scissors, I divided the pile into three.  I removed the top layer of cardboard to reveal the corrugated middle of one pile, and then I glued the remainder to the double-sided Cloud 9 paper (from the Christmas kit available now at KMart) putting half on one side of the paper, and half on the other.  Once it was dry I simply cut around the cardboard leaves with my FingerTip Knife.

I sanded the edges of all of the green leaves and inked the edges of the others.  Some glue and foam dots hold everything together, and the finished wreath is adorned with buttons.  A long length of ribbon tied into a bow allows the wreath to be hung.

 

One for the kids.

I see it's starting to look a bit like Christmas round here, so I just thought I'd share what I've been up to this week.

It's my job to come up with the craft activities for our local playgroup ... I love it when I can pull out the glitter and sparkles and Christmas magic.

This week was paper plate angels. In previous years we've made these with plain white paper plates ... this year I found some awesome large gold and silver plates ... but they were so popular we ran out so I pulled out some paper doilies ... they are a little flimsy but I love the pattern.

You need to do a little pre cutting before the kids can decorate them.

It's at this point that I am reminded again about how much I love Fiskars and my Fiskars Circle Cutter (I prepared more than 50 of these for our playgroup.)

So, start with cutting slightly more than 3/4 of a circle in the centre of the plate or doily. The exact size will depend on the size of your plate ... just go with what looks good to you.

Then cut out a part of the edge ... this is just so there is not as much to overlap when you join the edges together.

Then you need to cut a smaller circle for the head ... making sure to leave it attached by a 'neck'. I punched a template using a 1.5" circle squeeze punch then traced around this, added a neck and cut by hand. The left over part becomes the angels wings.

Hand them over to the kids to decorate ... the younger children at playgroup just used little star stickers, I gave my four year old glitter and glue ... messy but very effective ... and the glitter on the floor just reminds me that Christmas is coming!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Have you noticed a few changes on here today?

With Christmas fast approaching we have decided to give our Fiskars Craft Blog a Christmas Facelift...and help us all get into the Christmas Spirit!

SEARCHING THE BLOG........

Just a reminder that if you are new to our Blog you can click on the Search this Blog link on the lefthand sidebar and then choose how you want to "search" the Blog looking for something.

This is what you see when clicking on the Search this Blog link look here

For instance if you are after projects made using Heidi Grace product you can click on the search by Author........if after a project using the ' punches'....you can click on the search by tool....etc....etc....

So please take some time to use this feature .....it's a quick way to try and find something!

I was asked yesterday for a project so it reminded me that some of you may not be aware of this quick and user friendly feature on the Blog. Hope that helps.....

Happy Crafting!!

xoxo

Lyn Dwyer

Project A Day @ Fiskarscraft

mini brag book

Designer: Lisa Truesdell

Intro: This little book is a  perfect gift for those doting grandparents or godparents in your child’s life.  It’s quick and easy to make, shows off those cute kids that they love, and will be sure to bring a smile to their faces.  You might find yourself wanting to keep it – so make one for yourself, too.

Difficulty rating

Beginner

Instructions (Print version)

(cover)
1. Trim black dot patterned paper to 4x3in.
2. Trim yellow floral patterned paper to 1.75x4in.  Attach to the right side of the black patterned paper.
3. Punch 2 circles from green patterned paper.  Cut in half. Attach alongside the yellow floral patterned paper.
4. Punch 2 hearts from black patterned paper.  Attach on top two green circles.
5. Zigzag stitch along the edge of the yellow patterned paper.
6. Attach chipboard title to the bottom left of the background.

1. Trim yellow floral patterned paper to 3x4in
2.  Trim black patterned paper to 1x4in and attach to the left side of the yellow floral patterned paper.
3. Add a strip of striped patterned paper across the bottom of the page.
4. Zigzag stitch along the edge of the yellow floral patterned paper.
5. Add photo along the right side of the page.

1. Trim black patterned paper to 3x4in.
2. Trim yellow floral patterned paper to 1x4in and attach to the left side of the black patterned paper.
3. Add a strip of striped patterned paper across the bottom of the page.
4. Zigzag stitch along the edge of the yellow floral patterned paper.
5. Punch 2 circles from green patterned paper.  Cut in half. Attach alongside the yellow floral patterned paper.
6. Punch 4 hearts from black patterned paper.  Attach on the green circles.
7. Add monogram letter above the striped paper.

(album assembly)
1. Slide completed pages into badge holders.
2. Wrap yellow ribbon around the stack of badge holders through the wide hole in the middle.  Tie near the right edge of the album.
3. Thread twine through the small holes at the top and bottom of the badge holders.  Wrap around the stack twice and tie a knot at the back.  Cut the loose ends.

Supply List:
Fiskars Brands: 12-9902 7097 Desktop Rotary Trimmer
Fiskars : 12-7436 7097  Squeeze Punches Round ‘N Round M
Fiskars : 12-2360 Hand Punch 1/4in Heart
Fiskars : 12-7329 Corner Squeeze Punch Round the Corner

Cloud 9 Designs : Finley’s Closet patterned paper
Clou 9 Designs : light blue foil rimmed letters
Kimberly Polson : Letters Home patterned paper and chipboard
Kimberly Polson : Old Fashioned Flowers ribbon

Other: 4x3in badge holders, wallet sized photos

Quote Of The Day

Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas."
~ Peg Bracken

I know I have said it before....

But I really do love working with kits! It takes all the guess work out of scrapping and let's me catch up on some older photos. These are the other two layouts I made with the Cloud 9 Christmas Kits a couple of weks ago. They are both fairly basic as far as technique go, but definately make good use of the kit!

I have used the threading water punch on this one too...an absolute must for every scrapper I say!

I am looking forward to this weekend too! Scrapbook City is hosting a Christmas Party at Graceville State School Hall in Brisbane. Fiskars are sponsoring the event and I am even teaching a couple of classes featuring the Heidi Grace Only Time line! I am sure there are still spots available for those who wish to take part in the free make and takes and crop time as well as the yummy dinner! Contact the store to find out more!

Anyone for a PAPERCRAFT Christmas Cake?

and now a close up view.........

Hi everyone,

Well....... I have had fun creating this Paper craft Christmas Cake! (click on the pics for an enlarged view)

It's starting to actually feel like Christmas to me now that I have finished my Christmas Cards and some fun Christmas paper crafting projects!So thought I'd share this project with  you all.

I have used 4 sheets of paper/cardstock from the Cloud 9 Christmas Kit.now available in K-MART stores.....and cut out some of the holly leaves and added to the top of the cake for a little added dimension!

On the top I have cut out a 6" and a 4" circle with the Fiskars Circle Border punch and added a die cut on the top....this is also in the Kit.

Next..... I just loved the reindeer die- cut and so I used this on the top.......and added another one on each side of the reindeer.....I actually used 2 Kits to get what I wanted.......but you could easily just use one Kit and have different colour slices of the cake.

I then added a little border onto each slice individually using cardstock from the Kit and also the Fiskars Embossing Scallop Border Punch....I have been using  this punch a lot this Christmas....just love it!

Each slice opens up to reveal a little gift inside........you could add sweets,chocolates,novelties......etc.

With the template I made up I got 2 slices from a 12 x 12 sheet of cardstock!

I then added some gold Christmas mini bows from the Reject shop.......a pack where you get about 2 dozen for $2.

This was such a fun project to create........it's not hard......just a bit fiddly and a little patience is also needed......LOL!

xoxo

Lyn

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Project A Day @ Fiskarscraft

doggie wreath

Designer: May Flaum

Our four-legged friends are just as much a part of the family as everyone else, so it makes sense that they get gifts too! I have very fond memories of being a kid and helping my mom make these wreaths for dogs in our lives. Any size bone works- and you can make the wreath pretty much any size or shape. They're still really simple and fun to make, and dogs go wild for them- especially if you make them small and let the dog have the whole thing!

Difficulty rating

Beginner

Instructions (Print version)

important note: I do not use any glue or other substance that would be harmful to a dog since this is for a canine friend. When I present the wreath to a dog (assuming I give whole wreath) I remove the tag and curling ribbon before they can cut loose.

1. Cut strips of fabric (approximately 1 1/2" wide) with pinking shears.

note: Only one side will show, so you don't need to use pinking shears on both sides.

2. Cut out your 'wreath' form from cardboard. I used a USX template and traced the heart, then cut out with a craft knife. While I made a heart shape, a circle works perfectly as well.

3. Wrap a fabric strip around a few times to get some of the cardboard covered, then start by wrapping your first bone.

4. Continue wrapping bones  (about 2/3 covered with fabric) around wreath. When a fabric strip ends tuck the end back under (on back), and start new strip.

5. Once all bones are wrapped in place take a thin ribbon (I used curling ribbon) and wrap around the wreath. This adds a decorative touch- totally optional!

6. Finish this lovely project by adding more ribbon at top and attach a tag.

tag instructions:

1. Punch out the paw punch, then use XL circle squeeze punch to punch circle around. Then punch a second circle and put behind first so that the second color shows through (where paw was punched out).

2. Decorate tag with stickers and attach to wreath.

Supplies:

Fiskars Pinking Shears

Fiskars craft knife

Fiskars super size heart template

L furry friends squeeze punch

XL seal of approval scallop squeeze punch

Heidi Grace winter paper and epoxy snowflakes

other: cardboard, fabric, ribbon, dog bones

Quote Of The Day

At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of new possibilities.  ~Jean Houston