November 2007 - Posts

• TTT #28 - Baby Powder for Stickers

  Supplies: Therm O Web foam squares Baby Powder Craft mat Ever wonder how to add dimension to your projects with cardstock "stickers" or adhesive embellishments so that they don’t stick down to other parts of your projects?  All it takes is baby powder! Instructions:   1. Put your foam squares on, but be sure to leave the protective layer. 2. Sprinkle baby powder over entire cardstock sticker.  Flick remaining baby powder off of cardstock sticker.   3. Now you're ready to peel the foam square's protective layer and adhere to your project. Bonus: If you have Glue Dots instead, then simply put the glue dots on first and then with your finger rub the baby powder on the areas without the glue dots. Be sure not to get any on the Glue Dot itself. To see the entire project by ScrapbookDestination click here.   Posted Nov 15 2007, 08:01 AM by fidjiti with no comments Filed under: three thursdays, tips, STICKERS, EMBELLISHMENTS

• TTT #27 - Creative Folding

  When I was in elementary and middle school our art teachers would have us create these cute pictures, which had 1 image on one side when looked at an angle and another image on the other side when looked at from the opposite angle. There's a company who manufactures this style of paper in different themes. But because we're scrapbookers and cardmakers I figured it wouldn't be too hard for us to do. Create these unusual framed embellishments for your cards in minutes by just folding. Supplies: Ruler Trimmer with Straight Blade & Scoring Blade 2 papers or photos same size 1 solid piece of cardstock over double the width of the 2 papers Adhesive Photo Mat (optional)  Instructions: Cut 2 sheets of paper in 1/2" strips. Score and fold at each 1/2" interval forming a valley fold for the first crease and a mountain fold for the next repeating the two folds to the end. Make sure you have the left and right sides which can be glued down to your project and enough 1/2" strips to cover your entire project. Adhere the 1/2" strips of the 1st paper/photo to the left side of the folds. Leave the far left side blank to adhere it to your project. Adhere the 1/2" strips of the 2nd paper/photo to the right side of the folds. Leave the far right side blank to adhere it to your project. Adhere the left and right side flaps to your project. For example, if you have 5 Mountain Tops, you should have 10 total sides and 2 flaps (or half mountains) which can be glued down on each side. Cut off any excess paper from either the left or right sides. Now, as you turn your work from one side to the other side you should be able to see alternate images. Embellish as you wish, even use ink on the edges of the paper or sand the edges to give it a distressed look. Have fun and I hope you like this project. I sure do! Posted Nov 08 2007, 01:23 PM by fidjiti with no comments Filed under: three thursdays, tips, EMBELLISHMENTS, TECHNIQUES, PHOTOS, OTHER FUN IDEAS, PAPER-PIECING

• TTT #26 - Save your Foam Brushes

  Do you ever use acrylic paint and hate having to wash out each brush when you're all done? Or maybe you're using several colors and one of them dries. I hate it too. Acrylic paint on your brushes can go rock hard in about twenty minutes and will ruin your brush. Short Term Storage: If you'll be working with several colors at a time, simply get a dish with water in it and lay your brush in it while you work with the other colors. Preventing your brush from drying out. Remember to lay your brush in it, not stand it up on the head of the brush.  Long Term Storage: I've found that if you save your brushes in a zip lock bag and put them in the freezer you'll be able to use them next time you need them. Note: Label the baggies with the name of the color you used. Yes, they'll stay wet (with the paint) and won't freeze.  You'll be able to dive right in next time you need your acrylic paint. Posted Nov 08 2007, 05:26 AM by fidjiti with no comments Filed under: three thursdays, tips, TIME SAVERS, TECHNIQUES, TOOLS, MONEY SAVERS

• TTT #25 - Cover Plain Chipboard

  I've had several people ask me about how to cover or "dress" plain chipboard. Here are a few techniques to try. Using Paint: Get your favorite acrylic paint and use some newspaper to cover your work surface. Using a foam brush, apply a thin coat of paint to the front of the chipboard. You may also want to paint the edges to cover it completely. Sand the edges of the chipboard to make it look distressed or leave it as is. Using an Xacto Knife or Blade:  Put adhesive on the front of the chipboard. Turn your patterned paper over so the white is facing you. Put the sticky side of the chipboard down. Use an Xacto knife to cut it out. then you can either sand or ink the edges. Using Sand Paper: Put adhesive on the front of the chipboard. Set the paper on it (not necessarily cut out in the same shape as the chipboard) Then use sand paper and sand the edges of the chipboard. Note: The paper will get thinner and eventually "cut" off. *This makes it look a little more natural than cutting out the shape and then gluing it on. Usually, if the the chipboard is "undressed," meaning it's just plain brown, you can dress it up with paint, glitter, chalk, markers, paper, rub-ons, etc. Your imagination is the limit on covering it. Good luck and Happy Scrapping! Posted Nov 01 2007, 12:43 PM by fidjiti with 3 comment(s) Filed under: three thursdays, EMBELLISHMENTS, TECHNIQUES, TITLES, LETTERING, MONEY SAVERS

• TTT #24 - Patterned Paper as Gift Wrap

  Have a lot of unused pattern paper? I do, so I've found yet another way to get rid of the ones that I may not use on a layout. Use your pattern paper as gift wrap and embellish it as you would any other gift. Use ribbon, stickers, rub-ons, buttons… The possibilities are endless. There's only one down side, because the paper is only 12x12 you'll only be able to wrap smaller gifts. But that's okay you have wrapping paper for the rest of them. At least you can have fun with the small ones. Posted Nov 01 2007, 11:06 AM by fidjiti with no comments Filed under: three thursdays, tips, EMBELLISHMENTS, MONEY SAVERS

• TTT #23 - Recycle Greeting Cards

  Don't throw away your old greeting cards, recycle them!  Cut out your favorite piece and use it as an accent on another card. With the Holiday season approaching you'll be able to recycle several cards. You can save the pieces you cut out or remove in a special place if you can't use them all right now. Then you'll be able to come back to them later. :) Posted Nov 01 2007, 11:03 AM by fidjiti with no comments Filed under: three thursdays, tips, TIME SAVERS, EMBELLISHMENTS, MONEY SAVERS