Fiskars Craft

Interchangable Border Punches- By Evana

Everyone loves getting happy mail right? ABSOLUTELY!

So when I collected a lovely parcel from Fiskars from my local post shop....imagine the excitment as I opened the bag. The suspense, the adrenaline....ok ok enough....too exciting Evana! But seriously how cool to welcome these little beauties to my scrap room!

Daisy Chain (shown on the punch) and listed from the top of the picture show is "Ivy League", "Noteworthy", "Lacy Doubles", "X Marks The Spot" and on my desk is " Banners Away".

What a treat.

As I unwrap each one, I go through the same process, touch, feel, function, adaption, application. Call me 'A Type' or even 'Retentive' but if anything is going to last in this scraproom it has to impress me from the get go. Right off the bat I notice that each punch clips into the base unit so lets make sure it fits well and sits flush = BIG CHECK! Lets test a piece of card...the thick type so I know where the limit is = BIG CHECK! Ok the other thing I see is the little wings that fold out from the base of the punch unit itself. These wings sit nicely into the base and is super secure. Then (and this is one of those "LIGHTBULB" or as Oprah would say "A-HAA" moments.....THE PUNCH UNITS STACK ON TOP OF EACHOTHER! Yes they do! and this feature alone has me impressed. I mean I have a tub (a rather large tub) full of punches of every breed, type and style but this feature means I can stack them nicely to the side for ease of use. Fiskars.....You impress me at every step!

So enough of the product critic....Lets play!

I recently spent a wonderful week with my BFF in Melbourne. These pics were the result of alot of great food, wine and awesome girlie time. I used "Ivy League" punch on either side of my layout and used the "Lacy Doubles" punch for some detail on the right and base of the main photo (as seen in the close up picture).

I am officially in love with these punches. I hope there will be more additions to the range and maybe even the matching corners (throwing it out there) and even a case to carry them to crops( another throw lol). So go find some in your local Scrapbook stores. Order them in, or look out in your local Spotlight store for these little beauties!

Thanks Fiskars. Love your work.

Happy Scrapping
Hugs

e

Lever Punches inspire Evana Willis to create

WOWIE  here's what Evana had to say once she road tested the NEW FIskars Lever Punches......

"As you know I have been a huge fan of Fiskars tools for years. My 12" Euro trimmer is the single best tool ever purchased and the border punches and squeeze punches get used a whole lot. But look what arrived on my doorstep for me to try

The new Lever punches from Fiskars are another slam dunk success for crafters. With the super sharp design and easy press lever these punches are so cool.

So there was nothing left to do but put these babies to the test. I set off to create a couple of cards and while creating discovered that lever or finger punches don't have to be hard to press. We don't have to stand over them and jump on them to get a nice smooth punch.

Well we don't if we choose Fiskars anyhow. The sharp cut and swift motion made then so easy to use.

The huge amount of designs are awesome and the lifetime warranty is a standout. So here are my 6 x 4" cards.

The circle punch was a great tool for creating a background. I glued all the circles down and then white washed lightly with an acrylic paint, and then sanded lightly. 1" circles have never been so fun!

This gorgeous new Scroll corner punch was stunning. I love that you can add this little detail to the corner of your photo mats or base papers, but this punch goes one step further! You can open the little catchment door on the base of the punch and use the little scrolls that it punches out! How cool is that? SUPER COOL!

The little scroll punches make great additions to the centre of flowers or just scattered around your card, layout or project.

So a big thumbs up from me! I love them. Fiskars take a well earned bow. The tools continue to create wonderful opportunities for paper crafters of all kinds. Try them people! "

Happy creating

Hugs e

** Such inspirational use of the punches Evana......love what you have created....

To see further Inspirational Projects using the NEW Lever and Corner Lever Punches click on the Album on the lefthand side of this Blog....up near the top.....see it up there? If any of our readers have these punches already and would like to see their project featured on the Blog here and also added into the Album please email to me at

lyndwyer-fiskars@bigpond.com

I'll then share it with you all!

xoxo

Lyn

Day 2 ~ Craft and Quilt Fair PERTH

Hi everyone,

 I have just received some more Perth Show pics from TEAM LEADER Maursie.....thanks Maursie!

Today saw the inclusion of Cloe and Evana in the TEAM......both lovely crafters who are passionate about what they do and love helping others in their crafting journey! Don't they look fabulous in their orange shirts and Fiskars aprons....check out how Phillip is wearing his........in true male style....just love it!

The TEAM above are from left to right: Elie,Pip,Evana ,Kim,Cloe and in front TEAM LEADER Maursie!

A big hell0 to all our PERTH readers who visited the Show today!

Here is Evana Willis helping Imogen Hull with a Papercraft project that can be created in the Fiskars Craft Studio each day of this Show.

Cloe helped Priscilla McManus and Ilona Milentis create their projects today!

This is the first time that Fiskars Craft have been at a Show in Perth and this TEAM is getting such great reviews!

Want to join in on all the fun? Well pop on in and see the TEAM over the next 3 days......show opens from 9am -5pm

xoxo Lyn Dwyer

only 1 day to go......

until the FISKARS CRAFT STUDIO  opens to the public at the Perth Craft and Quilt Fair .....woohoo...

How exciting!! Lots of crafting happening over the next 5 days......it's SET UP DAY today!

Some of the TEAM shall be busily setting things up today to ensure  a great start to the Show tomorrow.

Kits can be purchased from the FISKARS STAND for $10.....then YOU can choose which project you wish to create,YOU choose when you want to create it,YOU choose which papers you wish to use from your Heidi Grace Kit and YOU choose which tools you wish to use to create that little bit extra.......

The girls will have some NEW FISKARS TOOLS available to play with as well as the FISKARS TOOLS needed to complete the projects!

Eli and Phillip Smith shall also be on hand to demo the Donna Dewberry endorsed range of Quilting/sewing tools! Sound like fun? You bet!

Tools will be available from some of the Show retailers so if you enjoy playing with the FISKARS TOOLS why not purchase your own at the Show!

Around Australia this Saturday with FISKARS

Hi everyone,

Just letting you all know that FISKARS Ambassadors and Demonstrators shall be out in force this coming Saturday May 16th in three different States of Australia.

Western Australia ~ Fiskars Craft Studio @ Craft & Quilt Fair (Perth) Kim Geiling/Evana Willis, Maursie & Team   9am -5pm

South Australia ~ Fiskars Fun Crop in Sheidow Park with Michelle Wallace (all day)bookings required

Victoria ~ Lyn Dwyer shall be demoing Fiskars Tools on the Creative Dreams Stand @ Picture to Page Show Sat 10am -2pm      Sun 11am - 3pm

So if you are nearby make sure you pop on in to one of these events for your FISKARS FIX LOL!

xoxo

Lyn Dwyer

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FISKARS CRAFT STUDIO in WESTERN AUSTRALIA ~ THIS WEEK!!

Hello everyone,

I'm here to announce our fabulous FISKARS CRAFT TEAM for PERTH FISKARS CRAFT STUDIO starting in 4 days time.........woohoo......I told you all FISKARS were coming to the WILD ,WILD WEST!  LOL!

What a fabulous time our Western Australia readers shall have this week in PERTH at the FISKARS CRAFT STUDIO @ the Craft and Quilt Fair starting this Wednesday May 13th- 17th.

Five Fabulous Fiskars Fun Days....woohoo........joining the FISKARS CRAFT TEAM for our first ever Craft Show in Western Australia shall be two of our very talented Aussie Ambassadors:

Kim Geiling

Evana Willis

....and joining them shall be TEAM LEADER:

Maureen McGlynn....known to us all as Maursie

Rita Cowan

Amanda Baker

Cloe

Ann Smyth

Eli and Phillip Smith (husband and wife quilting team)

These crafters are all passionate about what they do and are all willing to help others in their crafting journey....whether it be Papercrafting or Quilting/sewing!

Doors open at 9am each day.......you can go straight to the FISKARS CRAFT STUDIO  if you would like to purchase a HEIDI GRACE Kit for $10 and then you can sit down and craft a project on offer with one of our TEAM!

Perhaps you would like to see a Demonstration on the FISKARS TOOLS....maybe try some and how about playing with some NEW FISKARS TOOLS? Are you tempted?

The FISKARS CRAFT TEAM shall have some NEW FISKARS TOOLS for you to drool over........and play with!

You should be able to purchase some of these tools from retailers at the Show should you wish to after having a play with the fabulous FISKARS products!......just ask the TEAM!

How do you get to the Craft and Quilt Fair?

The Perth Craft & Quilt Fair is being held at the
Perth Convention Exhibition Centre (PCEC).
 

Getting to the PCEC is easy. If you're not driving, there are many transport options, including the new train station, that bring you to the door of the centre - or at least a short stroll away.

Walking
Feel like some fresh air and the opportunity to enjoy Perth's fabulous weather? The PCEC is located next to the Swan River and its many walking paths. From South Perth, the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre is a 20-minute stroll over the Narrows Bridge. From Perth's Central Business District, the PCEC is between a 5-minute and 15-minute walk, depending on your starting point. And from West Perth, just walk down King's Park Road and onto St Georges Terrace before heading down to the PCEC (see PCEC Location Map).

Train
Perth's train system is operated by Westrail. The brand new Esplanade train station right next to the PCEC is now open with trains running regularly. For train timetables and further information, see www.transperth.wa.gov.au

Bus
There are 13 bus service areas within the Perth region, with four major bus operators. Perth's central bus station, known as the BusPort, is located adjacent to the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre and bus services to all suburbs of Perth are frequent. There is also a free Central Area Transit (CAT) bus service  that runs through the City of Perth. For bus timetables and further information, see www.transperth.wa.gov.au

Ferry
Perth Water Transport operates ferries from the Barrack Street jetty in Perth to the South Perth foreshore. The Barrack Street jetty is a five-minute walk from the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre. For ferry timetables and further information, see www.transperth.wa.gov.au

Parking
There are a number of parking stations located near the PCEC. Click here to view a map of parking stations across the CBD. 

For information on City of Perth Parking, call 1300 889 613 or visit www.perth.wa.gov.au/parking

For information on Wilson Parking Stations, call 08 9415 2800 or visit www.wilsonparking.com.au

Taxi
Perth's taxi drivers are well known as being friendly and helpful. There are taxi ranks near the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre and taxis can also be hailed from the street. Taxis can drop off guests in a "drop-off zone" in the PCEC's arrival plaza. When booking a taxi, make sure you advise the taxi companies of special requirements. Taxi companies in the Perth and surrounding areas are:

Black and White Taxis - phone 13 10 08
Independent Taxis - phone (08) 9375 7777
Swan Taxis - phone 13 13 30

Another special feature at the Perth Craft and Quilt Fair is:

QUILTWEST 2009

Nature’s Beauty

The West Australian Quilters’ Association (WAQA) is a group of dedicated, talented and community-minded individuals, ready to share their passion for patchwork. See their major annual exhibition of more than 250 spectacular quilts at the fair.

The theme for QuiltWest 2009 is Nature’s Beauty, and it will be officially opened on the first day of the fair by Liz Pye, Curtin FM’s afternoon radio presenter, and also a quilter.

As part of the display visitors will enjoy quilts from the WAQA Contemporary Group; Hexagon & Crazy Patchwork display; quilts from the Bunbury International Challenge; and the Community Quilt display. You might even bump into one of their celebrity members such as Jocelyne Leath, Adriana Gismondi or Ruth de Vos – all multi-award winning quilters and designers.

Members will be demonstrating quilting techniques each day, working on community quilts for charity; they hope to complete 20 quilts during the fair. Visitors will have the opportunity to get involved by hand-sewing blocks and paper piecing hexagons. Juniors can try quilting in the popular Kids Corner. This year, award winning quilter Jan Rowe, will be guiding the youngsters as they design patchwork blocks using colour paper cut-outs.

Visit the display to learn more about the art of quilting, get advice or enquire about the many benefits of becoming a WAQA member.

Raffle Quilt

Buy a ticket to be in the running to win this year’s raffle quilt (pictured left) made by members of the association, and other prizes including a Bernina sewing machine, lap-size quilt and table runner.

Top right: Invitational Quilt – Trish’s Kind of Heaven by Jan Rowe

There is so much to see and do at this PERTH CRAFT AND QUILT FAIR!

Did you know that FISKARS have some great quilting/sewing tools now? Ask the TEAM to show you the DoNna Dewberry  endorsed range of FISKARS SEWING/QUILTING TOOLS!

XOXO

Lyn Dwyer

Rockers, Pink script, and our busy lives....

Hey everyone.

I sure hope you all had a fabulous Easter filled with loads of chocolates!

Mine was fun but kinda quiet on the chocolate front. Anzac is coming this weekend and the short weeks although great, make it hard to remember what day it is....or is that the school holidays that do that?

Anyhow...I have managed to do some scrapping using some of the fabulous new Fiskars products so I wanted to share.

This first double layout was made using all the new 'Ink by Steph' range, and how perfect.

If you have a boy, a surfer, a rocker or just a need for some good boy papers, then this range is for you! 'Tamarack' Glazed cardstock is my fav but they are all awesome. I also used the Fletcher Cove embellishment set which has all the silver skull stickers, the rub ons, and the lettering....fabulous idea having them all there.

The boxcars Chipboard embellishments are fabulous! Surfboards, Crowns, vines, banners and more. Tonnes of pieces in this pack too! Other papers used are ''Doheney' & 'San Q'. I added some black mesh just to dirty it up a bit.

The Milkemen is the name of my daughters boyfriends band, and they are very good. DH and I went and saw one of their gigs....they are awesome, so if your in my area and you get a chance...they are an easy listening must see!

This next layout was born after a wonderful trip to SIA in Sydney earlier this month. I had the pleasure of meeting one of this crafts first ladies (he he...she will love that) the ever glowing Ngaire Bartlam. This lady is pure class. She has a personality that radiates and you can feel her energy. I had a pic with her (spot the groupie...lol) and shared some laughs at the Collections booth....good times. So when I saw Cloud 9's 'Alyssa's Garden' collection I knew this was it.

The 'Botanical Notes' is a lovely soft pink with gorgeous script on it. In addition to this paper I used the Heidi Grace 'Forever Love' collection floural rub ons. The swirls are so pretty and delicate, and also the clear alphas. Great little glittered stickers. Ngaire's name was cut in cardstock and glimmermisted for the rich colour.

Cloud 9's Journal/Transparency pad is a fabulous find. You can use them to journal as they have the card included and it is cut to lay under your transparency, or like me you can lay them over your picture! So fun. It was a great time and an honour to share some with this lady.

 

So that is my lot. Thanks for hanging in there and checking out these layouts. Don't forget to head to the Perth Craft & Quilt Show and say hi to Kim, myself and the others on the booth, if your there! Enjoy the remainder of the school holidays, and have a fabulous Anzac Weekend ANZ!

Huge hugs
e

Coming soon to PERTH

WOW....not long now until the CRAFT AND QUILT FAIR hits PERTH!!

You saw all the fun in Newcastle on here........and it shall all take place again in the FISKARS CRAFT STUDIO at the PERTH CRAFT AND QUILT FAIR. ........a place where you can come and relax....sit down and create some fun projects under the watchful eye of our wonderful FISKARS CRAFT TEAM!

Leading the TEAM this Show shall be Kim Geiling and Evana Willis....two of our very talented FISKARS CRAFT AMBASSADORS.

Joining them shall be Maursie,Eli and Pip Smith,Cloe,Rita and Anne.......more details to come over the coming weeks.

A special feature in the FISKARS CRAFT STUDIO this show will be the husband and wife team of Eli and Pip Smith who shall be demonstrating some of the Donna Dewbury sewing /quilting tools.......and how cool to have a guy quilter involved in this show!!

xoxo Lyn Dwyer

OUR lady in PINK from the wild ,wild West

Ok....so here is our newest Aussie Ambassador who was recruited from New Zealand...........isn't she just the prettiest PINK lady you ever did see!

Yes....this is the same Ambassador you may have seen in Western Australia recently at a Fiskateer Event where she was delightfully auctioning off cupcakes that she has especially made for all attendees.

Who is this lady?

Just reminding everyone that the GIRLS NIGHT IN Silent Auction is now open for bidding......see the link on the lefthand sidebar.......click on there to see the LOTS........and the desriptions.......bidding is  already hotting up.........remember all donations go to the CANCER COUNCIL.

Annette shall be posting updates every now and again!

Flying to Spotlight Frankston for Grand Opening

Hi everyone,

Well there's going to be lots of Fiskars love being spread around this coming weekend in Victoria and Western Australia with four of our Fiskars Craft Ambassadors out and about crafting up a storm.

Firstly.......Cindy Hearty shall be at Spotlight Frankston from 11am -2pm Saturday October 18th....with a tools demonstration for the GRAND OPENING! Here is a recent pic that Cindy has sent through to me for the GIRLS NIGHT IN October 30th.......doesn't she make a lovely fairy.......looks like she might have flown into the wrong garden.......LOL!

Also on SATURDAY October 18th Kim Geiling AND Evana Willis shall be facilitating the FIRST EVER Fiskateer Event in Western Australia.......more to come from the girls on this soon.........

On Friday October 17th - 19th.......Sarah Mulder shall be demoing the Fiskars Tools at PAPERIFIC on the Scrapbook City Stand........mmm....I might even be there myself for a little while over the weekend!

xoxo

Lyn