Fiskars Craft

The Card Purse.....

By now you know that I love giving out random pressies to the ladies at church and this week was no exeception.

I found a great tutorial on how to make a card purse on line (via Pinterest) and decided to give it a go.

Click here to go to the tutorial

 

Here is what I made from that tutorial.... I love learning from others, new ways to do things. I'm constantly watching tutorials on you tube and looking at crafters blogs. It helps keep me fresh and my mojo doesn't go on holiday.

The base of my purse outside was cereal boxes instead of chipboard. Basically the same thing anyway. ;)

The green cardstock is from Stampin Up!
The patterned papers are from Wherehouse Stationery - Grace Taylor vintage elegance scrapbook kit.
My own handmade pink/white tissue paper twine. My Tutorial vid is here.

The fiskars tools used:
 with "Ivy League" cartridge

Thanks so much for dropping by

Debbie B
Artycrafty.wordpress.com

 

Scrapbook and Papercraft Expo hits Melbourne

I just received an email in my inbox......so thought I'd share with you all here...

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Not long to go now for all us Melbournites......how darn exciting....starts this Friday March 1st......ooh that's my son's birthday too.....and the first day of Autumn..yeh!!!

Make sure you drop by the Kaisercraft Stand to have a play with the FISKARS FUSE CREATIVITY SYSTEM!

                               

xoxo

Lyn

Flower card - video tutorial

Hi all

I know its been a while aye... I'm still around.

I have decided to do a video tutorial for you on how I made this card...

forgive me the photo is not clear.
Its taken from the still of the video.

Hope you enjoy the tutorial.

 

if you want to see how I coloured the flower with copics, go to my blog by clicking here.

 

Fiskars tools used in this post:
 


Thanks so much for dropping by

Debbie B
Artycrafty.wordpress.com

 

My FUSE-a-rrific Adventure

I had THE MOST EXCITING day today!!!

I visited the Kaisercraft Moorabbin store

Of course I just HAD to ask the ladies when the FUSE was going to arrive in their store.

WELL, the most wonderful thing happened!!!  They had a FUSE and BOXES of design sets with LOTS of different sizes, designs and expansion packs!!!

AND, even better, Leith opened up their FUSE and I got to have a try operating it with her

... all I can say is WOW WOW WOW!!! 

Now I really have to let you know that I am just a Guest Blogger here.  Lyn and the Fiskars Team generously allow me to share my Fisk-a-projects and product spotting with you because they know I LOVE my Fiskars tools, especially the ones with Ease of Use Accreditation by the Arthritis Foundation.  I suffer with Rheumatoid Arthritis and my Fiskars tools really do make crafting a pleasure, without the pain.

So now I can honestly say, with you all knowing that my opinion is not biased in any way, that the FUSE is SO EASY to use, it is quite compact when folded up, you need hardly any effort to turn the handle AND you get FIVE different options of use - Die-cutting the shape, Letterpressing the design (embossed and stamped), Pressing the design (ie embossed) - sorry, no example photos for these 1st three but I can show you what Die-cutting + Letterpressing looks like

and what Die-cutting and Pressing looks like (sorry for the poor photo, best I can do inside tonight)

Pretty wonderful for my first ever attempt isn't it?

It is going to be so hard to sit back and wait until they hit the shelves.  ... not sure how much they are going to cost yet either, but I think I am going to work on encouraging early cash birthday gifts this year so that I can go shopping!!!

I hope you enjoyed sharing my first FUSE experience.

Sending a big THANK YOU to Leith at Kaisercraft for her patience and time during my visit today, I really enjoyed my impromptu tutorial & make 'n take :)

Look what I found - helpful for a Reading Record

I found this fabulous Love of Reading Project over at http://www2.fiskars.com/Kids-Activities-School/Projects/Kids-Crafts/Educational/For-The-Love-Of-Reading#.USaigPJYWSp by Kim Garner......and thought our readers might also be interested in this wonderful idea to encourage your children to read.

Tools used:

Medium Design Set 101890 - Curvy Square

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Medium Expansion Pack 101010 - Circle 2

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Cloud Squeeze Punch (Medium)

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Round ’n Round Squeeze Punch (Medium)

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Round ’n Round Squeeze Punch (Extra-Large)

My two favorite things: reading and crafting. Here are a few projects to ignite your (and your kid’s) love of books.

Do you need a little motivation? Use your tools and paper crafting supplies to create a book log & reading calendar.

 

 

Do you need a place to jot down books that are suggested by friends? Or maybe you read a passage in a book that inspires you and want to remember?

 

 

Here is a mini book created with the Fuse Creativity System. Just cut the cardstock, patterned paper, lined paper, and chipboard effortlessly with your favorite Fuse Die. It’s super simple!

 

 

Add a few tags, and other inserts for titles and quotes. This would make a great gift for a friend who is also a book lover like your self.

Celebrating a new reader and their success?

Use reading logs or forms from school as ephemera on scrapbook layouts. This will definitely put a smile on your new reader’s face.

 

 

Do you want to declare how much you love to read and your passion for books?

This banner will inspire readers and decorate a little corner of a reading room or nook.

 

 

Cut a few extra pieces from the Curvy Square Fuse Die Cut, and use them to create a banner confirming your love for reading.

 

If you are after further inspiring and educating projects.....pop on over to

                   www2.fiskars.com

 

Are you going?

Not long now until the SCRAPBOOK AND PAPERCRAFT EXPO hits MELBOURNE for the first time........how darn exciting!

So who is attending?  Are you taking a friend or two?

What do you hope to see there?  Are you taking a Class?

You can see further details over at http://scrapbookexpo.com.au/scrapbook/#

FISKARSCRAFT and KAISERCRAFT - CONFUSED? no just FUSED

Well here is what we have all been waiting for.....exciting times here in Australia as the FUSE Creativity System shall be available in Kaisercraft stores.....woohoo.....

                            Are we excited or WHAT!!!!

So check out the following Kaisercraft Stores:

KAISERCRAFT BROWNS PLAINS - QLD

KAISERCRAFT ROBINA - QLD

KAISERCRAFT - TOOWOOMBA - QLD

KAISERCRAFT - GEELONG - VIC

KAISERCRAFT MOORABIN DFO - VIC

KAISERCRAFT CHADSTONE CONCEPT STORE - VIC

KAISERCRAFT UNIVERSITY HILL - VIC

xoxo

Lyn Dwyer

SO inspiring and "How to" Search

Have you dropped by http://www2.fiskars.com/Crafting/Projects/Cards lately?

There are some fabulous crafty projects over there.......so why not grab yourself a coffee , put your feet up and head on over today if you are looking for some more inspiration......................         I love dropping by over there......the Fiskars Design Team always come up with some amazing projects and ways in which you can use your Fiskars Tools.

Did you know that we also have many Make'n'takes on our Blog right here?

Just click on the Make and Take link in the navigation bar at the top of the Blog.

You can also use the Google Search button up the top right hand side of our Blog....and just type in a few words with what you are looking for....then hit the Search button......easy peasy......and a great way to search our Fiskars Craft Blog!

We also welcome NEW Subscribers anytime.....that way you won't miss a thing!

                                       Happy Crafting!

 

xoxo

Lyn

Stitches and Craft Show is back

                       

It's great to see that the ever popular Stitches and Craft Show is back this year.

The first one for 2013 being held in Sydney....see details below.

                                  SYDNEY
MARCH 7 – 10, 2013
ROSEHILL GARDENS
RACECOURSE
OPEN THURSDAY – SUNDAY
10am – 4.30pm

Further details can be found at http://stitchesandcraft.net.au/Sydney/#

You can check out the Exhibitor list here

Craft Shows are always a great source of information.....a great opportunity to purchase all the latest and greatest craft tools and materials....some stands offer Make'n'takes and you can also be educated by attending one of the fun Workshops on offer..................I love attending Craft Shows.....I am always inspired by all the ideas and creativity I see....and love seeing all the NEW Trends.

 

xoxo

Lyn Dwyer

 

Scrapbook and Papercraft Expo coming to Melbourne

Did you know that the Scrapbook and Papercraft Expo is coming to Melbourne for the first time in March this year? How darn exciting for us Victorians...ooh la la.....there are some fabulous classes on offer and a great chance to purchase some new craft supplies.....and we all need a little retail therapy now and again don't we.......it's so good for the soul......LOL!  Well that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it......he,he.

Royal Exhibition Building
Carlton Gardens, Melbourne

Friday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm daily

 

For further details about opening times,dates,classes,etc.....you can go to

http://scrapbookexpo.com.au/scrapbook/ might be a good idea to check out how to get there as well on the site.

 

xoxo

Lyn Dwyer