Fiskars Craft

October Monthly Challenge entry ~ Viji Fiskateer # 5858

Hi everyone,

You still have a few days to get in those entries into the October Challenge set by Debbie Buckland......

Here is an entry by Viji......."Going outside her box"

Lyn,

 

Here are a few LO's I have done. In the pink LO..I have used fiskars texure plates on the envelope. You will really need to look closely. I chalked them with a darker pink. In the second LO..I used Sculpey clay...and used texture plates on it and then baked it to make embellishments...!

 

Viji

#5858

You have until October 31st (ooh that's Halloween)to get those entries in to us .....so why not give it a go.......winner as chosen by Debbie shall receive a wonderful Fiskars prize.

Spotlight VIP Christmas Night ~November 10th

Here's a sneak peek at the fun Christmas Card that our Fiskars Craft Demonstrators shall be teaching as a little Make'n'take project on November 10th in several Spotlight stores around Australia.

These Spotlight Themed Nights are such fun and our demonstrators love getting involved....especially when they also get to play with some new product.......all girls shall be coming with some of the NEW Fiskars Scallop Squeeze Punches and a Border Punch.....have you seen these yet?

They are so easy to use.......even the kids can use them....the girls shall all have the heart and square punches with them....as well as as a variety of other wonderful Fisakrs Tools for you to try before you buy!

These will make great stocking fillers for Christmas...so if you like them......why not grab a few and put away......or perhaps drop a hint to hubby......LOL!

Personally I can't wait to done my SANTA HAT  with my good friend Carolyn as we make our way down to EAST GIPPSLAND for this VIP NIGHT of fun ....we'll be in SPOTLIGHT BAIRNSDALE from 6-9pm.

xoxo

Lyn

some cards

Hi everyone,

Boy, its cold here in Sydney today. I've had to put out my trackie pants and winter jumper, its so cold. Perfect weather to stay indoors and be creative.

Heres some cards I've done using textured plates and Ink by Steph (My Sacrifice) stamp's. 

 

 

Here's acouple tips for using the textured plate.....

Always tape your cardstock on to the textured plate - that way it doesn't move and you can lift up the cardstock and check on your process, without any dramas.

I use the textured tool first to get a rough idea of where the outline is first, then I go over the outline with a stylus. This gives a really crisp empression. 

Rub some ink over the top so it REALLY stands out.

textured plates used, feathers(top card) and ocean (bottom card)
 

Take care

jacky

WHITTLESEA SHOW celebrates 150 years ~ November 7/8th

I am rather excited to have been asked to JUDGE the SCRAPBOOKING SECTIONS at the upcoming WHITTLESEA SHOW

I have heard so much about this show but have never been.....have you been? Is it a great show? Would love to have some feedback.......

I'm heading over there on Friday November 6th to do the SCRAPBOOK JUDGING......I had so much fun at the Royal Melbourne Show JUDGING this year....and now I have that opportunity again at another BIG SHOW!

Judging is all Voluntary.......but this is something I love to do.......it gives me a great sense of satisfaction doing Voluntary Work in the Community!

xoxo

Lyn Dwyer

Hello from Brisbane ~Lyn

Well it's the last day of the Brisbane Craft and Quilt Fair....there are still some bargains to be had........so pop on into the Fiskars Craft Studio to grab yourself some pre-Christmas specials.......or have a play with the Fiskars Tools......doors close at 5pm today (SUNDAY)

Last night Trea,Rod and I went on a Brisbane Lights Night Tour......WOW......it was amazing.....from the drive to look over the city......and then the boat cruise back down to Southbank.......nice to relax after working all day at the Show.

Spotlight Vip Night ~ November 10th

                    

Just letting you all know that Fiskars have Craft Demonstrators and Ambassadors OUT and ABOUT on November 10th in several Spotlight stores around AUSTRLIA!

Check the list of Demonstrations over on the righthand sidebar on here.......all girls shall be coming with a fun Make'n'take Project and some wonderful new Fiskars Tools.........so if you live near one of these stores...why not pop on in from 6-9pm on November 10th.

The Demonstrators shall have some of the NEW FISKARS SCALLOP PUNCHES to play with....woohoo....what fun!

I'll be also involved in this Christmas VIP Night.........travelling down to EAST GIPPSLAND.....and shall be in BAIRNSDALE SPOTLIGHT.....see you there!

xoxo

Lyn Dwyer

October Design Course 101 - part 9

Part 9: Composition

This is part of a course, covering several basics of design and layout, to help you plan your wonderful scrapbook layouts and projects in the month of October.

Go to Past Topics by clicking on them:

1.       Contrast

2.       Repetition

3.       Alignment

4.       Proximity

5.       Colour theory

6.       Typography

7.       The “it” factor

8.       Use of “white” space

 

Definition of Composition:
The act of combining parts or elements to form a whole.
Manner of being composed; structure: This painting has an orderly composition.
Fine Arts. the organization or grouping of the different parts of a work of art so as to achieve a unified whole.

Really - its how the eye flows around the layout. The eye usually gets drawn to one thing first on your page then it leads to another then another thus leading the eye around the page.

Here are some examples of the use of good composition on layouts:

Top left: the first thing that catches the eye is the large photo then the eye is lead down to the other photos around to the journalling and the title and around to the top

Top right: The large photo is the focus - subjects eyes lead to the hearts the hearts lead down to the journally and then to the small photo and back up to the main photo.

Bottom left: middle photo really grabs the viewer because the eyes of the subject is pointing up you follow the gaze up to the next photo then down to the journalling and the bottom photo then the title.

Bottom right: Photo again is the focus. Right boarder leads to the title the butterfly trail leads the eye up to the butterfly.

I hope you have learnt about Composition.
Thank you for joining me in this journey of design 101.
Let’s join the design revolution!
Yeee ha!

Happy creating!
Debbie Buckland

Brisbane by Night ~ Out and About ~Lyn

We have been having a lovely time up here in Brisbane and I've been taking many ,many pics on our daily walks to and from the hotel where we are staying........check out the Museum at night.......so darn pretty! In the next pic I just changed the setting to see what effect I would get......

I just love walking past the Museum each day.......ok better be off......Trea,Rod and I are meeting Angela O'Neale and her hubby for dinner at the Treasury Casino tonight. Looking forward to working at the Craft and Quilt Fair tomorrow with the TEAM! xoxo Lyn

White Space

I do quite a few white space LO's. I usually just pick a corner of the page or the middle depending on the photo, and build and decorate around just that space leaving the rest of the space on the LO 'white'.

Here's a Fiskars LO I did using white space. Here's the link to the original post if you want to see the inspiration for the LO. 

TFL lianne

Hello from Brisbane Craft and Quilt Fair ~ Lyn

 Hi everyone,

Well we are here in Brisbane now for the Craft and Quilt Fair and the FISKARS CRAFT STUDIO was a hive of activity this morning.....here are some pics from the Fair......firstly Beth demoing the Fiskars Quilting Tools.....Scissorman is selling many of the Fiskars quilting tools at this Fair....along with many of the Fiskars Scissors.....Punch with Judy also have some Fiskars Quilting/sewing tools.

It's great to see Annette at this Fair...all the way from Cairns.....we have finally met and had a HUG.....this lady is just amazing! Back later with more pics....she was teaching this lovely group of ladies how to craft a lovely card.........

 

Merle and Glenda were loving helping others to craft........having fun creating a fun little Notebook Project using the fabulous FISKARS TOOLS and some Heidi Grace product!

Ngaire was kept busy all morning taking bookings for the Beginners Workshop at 2pm each day.....and selling Kits for the Make'n'take projects...... The Fiskars Craft Team shall be at the Fair all week from 9am -5pm daily.......see you at the Fair!

Several retailers are selling Fiskars Tools at this Show......including Scrapbook City,Catchy Crafts,Scissorman,Punch with Judy.......and others......so good!! So if you are coming to the Show and see something you would like to purchase after doing a Make'n'ake then you can......

Back tomorrow with some pics I took on my walk back to where we are staying.......what a pretty walk we have each day.....love....love....love this glorious Spring Weather up here........LOL!

I'm not working today so have been sight seeing and doing some retail therapy........as you do.....LOL!

xoxo

Lyn Dwyer