DIY Sheer Blooms

Hello, Imaginisce fans. 

It's Tracey here today to share with you my new addiction. 


FLOWERS. 


But not just any flowers.  You see, these flowers are extra special.  Not because they soft and beautiful and polka dot and sheer.  They are extra special because I made them myself.  Grin.  I get extra excited over
things like that and I'm hoping that if you are reading right now you get that and are excited too.  So without further rambling, here they are:

Each bloom is made using 4 identical sheer, polka dot blooms found in the Fashion Fabric Flowers collections. 

Materials:

-4 identical sheer flowers per flower

-needle and coordinating thread

-i-Bond glue gun

-flower stamens, found at any local craft supply shop

Step One:

-fold one flower into quarters and put a stitch in the bottom to hold it together.

Step Two:

-fold a second flower into quarters and stitch it to the first flower.  Repeat this same sequence with each of the four flowers layering them beside and on top of one another until you have desired fullness.

Step Three:

-using i-bond tool, adhere flower stamens to the center of the flower. 

Here are just a few project ideas using these flowers:

The first one I made as a brooch for my CHA apron.  I simply added a badge Daddy to the back.

Here is the same flower used on a layout.

A small and a large bloom pair nicely to create this headband.

I used the white flower and the new badge/pin combo to make a broach that doubles as a hair accessory.



These flowers really are that simple to make and that versatile to use.  I can see me making many more of these and I hope I have inspired you to try them too.

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Have a wonderful day!

Matchbook Notes Tutorial

We all love the "Happy Camper" line for creating the perfect camping scrapbook layout, but it can be used for so much more!!

Today I'm going to show you how I created this adorable 5"x5" matchbook notebook:

Supplies:

• 1 Sheet of "Thermal Jammies" patterned paper
• 1 Sheet of "Don't Feed The Bears" patterned paper
• "Story Telling" Sticker Stacker
• Notebook paper (I used copy machine paper)
• Magnets
• Doily
• Button
• Twine
• Clips (1 for the cover & two office binder clips for to glue the notepad together)
• Ribbon
• Chalk Ink
• Scallop punch (you may want another design for the flap as well)
• Hole punch
• Brown Pen
• Letter die-cuts (you can download my "notes" Silhouette Studio cut file here.)
• Adhesive (I used my ATG gun, Tombo Mono Multi, and Glossy Accents)

Instructions:

Note: I used my Silhouette (shape: "matchbook notepad simple") to cut out my matchbook, but my instructions will show you how to create the base of the notebook without a die-cut machine.

1. Cut "Thermal Jammies" paper to 12" x 5". Punch one of the short edges of your paper with a paper punch of your choice (this will be the bottom tab) and then trim the overall length to be 11".
2. Score your paper, starting with the punched edge, at 1", 5 ¾", and 6 ½". Fold on the score lines.
   
3. Use a scrap of the same patterned paper to cover the 1" flap you've created... just flip it so the pattern on the other side (stripes) shows and punch it so it matches the punch you originally used. Ink the edges and folds of the notebook.
4. Cut a ¼" piece of brown striped paper off of the edge of the Sticker Stacker sheet. Add that to the flap along with a button.
5. On the back side of the flap place a magnet on the flap and onto the front of the notebook where they meet. (I used Basic Grey magnets.)
6. Adhere a doily to the cover. Because my magnet was under the delicate parts of the doily, I added a drop of Glossy Accents over the doily that covered the magnet so that it would not rip.
7. Scallop punch a 4 ¼" x 1" piece of "Don't Feed The Bears" patterned paper. Adhere that to the bottom edge of the sticker and then adhere it to the cover.
8. Use a die-cut machine to cut out "notes" out of the same paper...I used my Silhouette and you can download my cut file here. Adhere it to the front of the sticker. Add some faux stitches around the scallop under the sticker and the "notes" die-cut.
9. Use a small hole punch to take a little "bite" out of each side of the cover of the notebook so that when you wrap the twine around it it won't slip. Tie the twine into a bow.
10. Add the clip with ribbon tied to it to the sticker.
11. To create the actual notebook paper that goes inside, cut a stack of paper to 4 ½" x 4½" ( I used about 40 sheets) and place a binder clip or two onto it to keep it steady. Apply a thin layer of Tombow Mono Multi to one edge and allow to dry and then remove the binder clips and adhere it to the inside of the notebook.

Here's how the inside will look when you have everything in place.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! Stop by my blog to enter my drawing for a big Imaginisce goodie box!

Weekly Winners!

COMPETITION: Happy Camper Release Party Day 1
PRIZE: Happy Camper Sample Pack

WINNER:

thepaperthumb said...

What a cute paper line, I can't wait to get this. We go camping every year so I have lots of photos to scrap. When will we see this in the stores?

May 23, 2011 5:08 AM 

COMPETITION: Happy Camper Release Party Day 2
PRIZE: Happy Camper Sample Pack

WINNER:

annamills2001 said...

Thermal Jammies is my fave...a dot AND a stripe all in one!! The layouts are awesome, but I'm in love with the 'thank you beary much' card and the s'mores kits!

May 25, 2011 2:58 PM 

COMPETITION: Happy Camper Release Party Day 3
PRIZE: Happy Camper Sample Pack

WINNER:

Mrs Ham said...

The projects are just great. I like that the projects show that this collection can be used in different ways, not just camping.

May 25, 2011 11:34 AM 

COMPETITION: Happy Camper Release Party Day 4
PRIZE: Happy Camper Sample Pack

WINNER:

loving3boys1girl said...

These papers and embellishments are great. Love, love, LOVE them!! I've got years worth of Yosemite and camping pictures to scrap. This is absolutely PERFECT for all of those. I'm definitely stocking up!

~Tracy
blue.tacs at yahoo dot com

May 26, 2011 2:44 PM 

COMPETITION: Happy Camper Release Party Day 5
PRIZE: Happy Camper Complete Collection

WINNER:

Lanadannysmama said...

I loved all the layouts! This line makes me want to drop everything and go camping and fishing with my family! I LOVE the die cuts. I would say my fav is the bear. He is just too cute!
~Monica

May 27, 2011 9:45 AM 

COMPETITION: Facebook Happy Camper Avatar Competition

PRIZE: Happy Camper Sample Pack

WINNER:

Holly Tolman

oh, this would be perfect for my little monsters who keep begging me to go camping this summer

23 May at 15:02

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Happy Camper Release -- LAST Day!!!

Wow, this week has flown by! Are we having fun yet? We certainly hope you have enjoyed the Happy Camper release party this week. It’s not over yet though! Our incredible design team has created more layouts, projects and cards from the Happy Camper collection to inspire you today. Check them out...

Take a Hike by Sophia Allison

Gone Fishing by Samantha Hauzer

Thanks Card by Sophia Allison

Happy Camping Acrylic Mini by Cristal "Pinky" Hobbs

Happy Camper by Sophia Allison

Book Bag by Sophia Allison

Backyard Camping by Tracey Taylor

Enjoying Nature by Marielle Leblanc

Happy Camper by Marielle Leblanc

Happy Camper by Samantha Hauzer

Outdoor Fun by Marielle Leblanc

Tree Hugger by Samantha Hauzer

Tree Hugger by Marielle Leblanc

GIVEAWAY TIME!

Since it’s the last day, we are going to up the ante! Today’s prize that is up for grabs is the ENTIRE HAPPY CAMPER COLLECTION! All you have to do is let us know what you loved on today's post and also tell us which is your favorite embellishment from the Happy Camper collection. Pretty easy, right?

SECOND CHANCE

If you would like to increase your chance of taking home our latest release then pop over to our Facebook page and grab one of our Happy Camper avatars to wear during this release week. One lucky person who is spotted with one of the Happy Camper avatars will win their very own sample collection.

Happy Camper Release - Day 4

Can you believe we are nearing the end of the week already, but never fear we still have two more days of creations to showcase the fresh and fun new Happy Camper range. And to let you in on a little secret, the design team keep making more and more projects because they are loving this collection and it's versatility.

We just love how Cristal took this range and put her unique touches to it!  Check out her blog for more project details!

"Country Girl" layout by Cristal 'Pinky' Hobbs

Isn't this page that Liz created absolutely adorable?  Those photos are a perfect fit with this range!

"Camper" by Liz Qualman

Not only is this card super fun, but we love how Liz incorporated our new bling flourish template and gems!

"C'mon baby light my fire!" card by Liz Qualman

In a play on words, Rhonda used the Happy Camper line and her Cricut to create the following layout.  To find cut sizes for this project, please visit her blog here.

"Not a very happy camper" by Rhonda Van Ginkel

Just look at this wonderful vacation card that Pinky created!  It certainly takes this range into a whole new direction don't you think?

A little more detail for you of all that glimmer and shimmer!

Vacation card by Cristal 'Pinky' Hobbs

Rhonda used the Cricut Campin' Critters cartridge for her gift tag and card and if you visit her blog HERE you will find the cuts listed so you can recreate your very own gift set!

Gift Bag, Tag and Card by Rhonda Van Ginkel

"Gone Fishin'" card by Rhonda Van Ginkel

Just take a look at this super cute Father's Day card, could it get any better? If you pop over to Heather's blog HERE you will find all the details on how she made the darling shirt for her card.

Happy Father's Day Card by Heather Leopard

Heather also created this sweet acrylic card and added plenty of bling using her i-rock!  How cute is this?!!!

"Nuts About You" card by Heather Leopard

Cristal created this wonderful frame for their friends that just built a cabin.  What a fabulous gift idea!

Love that flower on the squirrel's tail!

Cabin Fever Frame - by Cristal 'Pinky' Hobbs

Lydia brings us this wondeful masculine Birthday card!

Happy Birthday Card by Lydia Jackson

Rhonda used her Snag 'em cloud stamp, the i-rock and i-top to create this little card!

"Reasons to Love Life" card by Rhonda Van Ginkel

Give-Away

Another day, another prize! So today we are giving another lucky follower the chance to win a sample pack of Happy Camper goodies. All you have to do is let us know what you loved on today's post and also tell us which is your favourite snag 'em stamp from the Happy Camper collection. How easy is that?
 

SECOND CHANCE

If you would like to increase your chance of taking home our latest release then pop over to our facebook page and grab one of our Happy Camper avatars to wear during the release week. One lucky people who is spotted with one of the Happy Camper avatars will win their very own sample collection.

Don't forget to come back tomorrow to be inspired with another day of Happy Camper fun.

Winners announced on Saturday!