Tile Coasters

For one of the classes I held in December we made tile coasters.  We took Designer Series Paper and made 4 coasters and a trivit.  I talked to my step-daughter Melissa about this and she decided to make some for her friends.  These were her sets.  The second set was for her friend that is a big Batman fan.  What we learneed from out experience. 

1.  Cover the file first with Modge Podge.  Put down your first layer of paper.  (For the class all we had was one layer of paper). 
2.  Let the layer dry completely before apply a layer of Modge Podge on top.  If you put it on too early the paper will bubble up. 
3.  We ended up putting 3 layers of Modge Podge on the paper - letting it dry in between layers. 

Neighbor Gifts

I saw this idea on Pinterest and it was perfect for a quick and easy Christmas gift  The biggest problem with this was trying to find enough whisks.  I found them at Walmart for .97 cents for an individual whisk.  Most stores had from 0-3 availalbe.  So I finally ended up getting the 3 pack in three sizes - after all they were going to different locations.  This was also a great way to use up some retired ribbon. 

Party Owls

This card is so cute.  I used the new Woodgrain Embossing folder,  The folder tends to cut through the paper so a tip is to put a piece of Vellum in one side of the folder and adhere it to the folder.  It should eliminate the cuts through the paper.   This card was made from the scrap bin.  It is my first tri-shutter card and it is my favorite.  Shirley commented that this would make a cute Halloween card - to dress up the owls in Halloween Costumes and have them in the tree.  I love it and plan to put her idea into action. 

Punch Art

We had a punch art class.  These are 4 of the cards we made.  The fifth card was made using the Owl Punch.  WIll post that separately. 

The Peacock is made using the following punches:  Wings - Bird Builder, Body - Ornament, Neck - Word Window, Feathers - Modern Label & Owl Builder, Beak - 5 Petal Flower, Head Feather - Snowflake, Feet - Boho Blossom, Eyes - Owl Bulder and Head 1 1/4" Circle Punch.

Lolly Flowers - Various Circle Punches and Build a Blossom

Panda - I used more of the Big Shot Dies to cut the head and eyes.  Then I believe it as the 2 1/2" circle punch for muzzle, 1" circle punch for nose, 1 1/4" circle punch for the ears, Wide Oval foreyebrows.  The inside eyes was the small oval punch and Owl Builder.

The moose antlers is the leaf # 2 die.  Muzzle is Wide Oval and Owl Builder for nostrils and eyes, Head is the Key Tag, Hair is the Boho blossom, Ears are from the 5 petal punch and word Window for the arms.

Greetings For The Seasons - November

This was the last vase for class one.  I am planning to create a vase for January, March, May, June, August, September and a Birthday vase.  Thanks for the start-up idea Ashley :)

Greetings For The Seasons - October

I love the silver Glimmer Paper.  I added a 3-D spider on the vase label as well - Just did not get it photographed.   

Greetings For The Seasons - July

I love the July vase.  I got the paper from Ruby's store in Cle Elm WA.  It was perfect for this project.