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Tim Holtz Grunge Flowers & Tag

scrapbook — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:48:41 +0000

Hey Readers!!

Today i come with a tag idea. I am in love with Tim Holtz’s projects and just about died when i saw how gorgeousthis one was. It combines some bling with Tim’s signature grunge flowers. I think that the end product is amazing and i perfect for a layout, or even as a gift tag. Plus its fun to create and you learn a lot about the products!

ENJOY!! Kaitlyn

supplies:craft sheet, distress inks, distress reinkers, rock candy distress stickles, heat tool, mini mister, perfect pearls, glossy accents, ink blending tool (ranger); grungepaper, adage tickets (idea-ology); scissors (tonic); pearl bling, holly leaves (prima); script, fabulous flourish stamp (stampers anonymous); #8 tag, glue sick, ribbon

step 1: combine in mini mister, 1 scoop (the end of a craft stick works great) of perfect pearls.

step 2: add 1 dropper full of distress re-inker.

step 3: fill about 3/4 of the way with water.

step 4: shake the contents really well to emulsify the mixture.Â *you’re ready to go with your own custom pearl sprays.Â the color combinations are limited only to your imagination.

step 5: die cut (3) 6 petal flowers (i used sizzix flower layers #5) from grungepaper and color them by misting with various pearl sprays.

step 6: repeat until they are saturated in color.

step 7: dry the inked grungepaper with a heat tool.

step 8: ink the edges of the grungepaper flowers with distress ink using an ink blending tool.

step 9: snip between each petal about 1/2â€ to help the curl later.

step 10: flower #1 make only one cut in between two petals to the center of flower as shown.

step 11: flower #2 completely cut out one petal of the flower all the way to the center as shown. *this will look like a piece of pie.

step 12: flower #3 completely cut out two petals of the flower all the way to the center as shown. * this will look like a butterfly wing.

status: this is what you should have at this point…5 flower pieces

step 13: apply glossy accents to the back of the grungepaper on the petal to the right of the cut line. be sure to spread it out over the entire flower petal as shown.

step 14: wrap the flower into a cone shape overlapping the petal on the left over the glossy accent one on the right and line them up to adhere together as shown.

step 15: apply a paper clip to the overlapped areas allowing the glossy accents to dry completely – this is very important!

step 16: repeat above steps for the other two larger flower pieces creating three flower cones as shown.

step 17: ink the back of the two remaining petals with distress ink using ink blending tool as shown.

step 18: curl in the two top edges of smallest petal into the center with the main color on the outside as shown.

step 19: curl only the top left petal back towards the center of the remaining petal with the main color on the outside as shown.

step 20: the tricky part: flip petal over and roll into itself creating a cone with the curled petal on the outside as shown.

step 21: apply glossy accents to the area of the petal where they overlap as shown.

step 22: hold in place to dry with your fingers by pinching this area together as shown.

step 23: snip the ends from both small petals as shown.

step 24: curl the petals back on the three larger flowers by rolling them towards the center with your fingers as shown.

status: here is what you should have with all three flowers curled – plus the two center pieces.

step 25: snip the ends from all three flowers as shown.

step 26: apply glossy accents into the center of the largest flower and adhere next size flower by nesting it inside and hold to allow glue to set. *i prefer to off-set the petals a bit as shown.

step 27: repeat previous steps for next size flower as shown.

step 28: finish flower by adhering smallest petals inside flower with glossy accents.Â position center petals as shown until desired look is achieved. *if your rose is too tall, snip some off of the center pieces.

step 29: for the tag, adhere a piece of music paper with a glue stick.

step 30: ink the tag with antique linen and pine needles distress ink using an ink blending tool.

step 31: stamp script with aged mahogany distress ink.

step 32: stamp fab.flourish with walnut stain distress ink and ink the edges with an ink blending tool.

step 33: adhere grunge roses with glossy accents to tag. *here i created a red one too.

step 34: adhere holly leaves with glossy accents.

step 35: finish tag by embellishing with rock candy distress stickles on the tops of the roses, Bazzill bling on the tag, and an adage ticket with my message for the holidays.

Polar Expressions Card & Custom Hand Sanitizer Gift

scrapbook — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:38:50 +0000

‘Tis the Season…

To start planning for the holidays!Â And what better way to get started than byÂ displaying cute projectÂ ideas using our Polar Expressions collection.Â Here’s a little something to get your creative juices flowing… we can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Polar Expressions Card & Custom
Hand Sanitizer

This season with all the sickness going around, heres a cute unusual way to add holiday spirit around your house. It would also make a cute classroom gift for any teacher. I love how clever this idea is, and it shows how versatile our favorite hobby is. I also love Polar Expresions and couldnt resist displaying another idea from the adorable line. The instructions are in the link below.

Enjoy!

http://www.swiftpage1.com/CampResource/2T0PYVQPHR0QY1WS/1/text.pdf

Basicgrey Basic Grey Page Kit Of The Month & Card Kit Of The Month Instuction Sheets

scrapbook — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:47:33 +0000

If you have purchesed a Card Kit Of The Month or a Page Kit Of Month from us, and have lost the instruction sheet you can find it here. Just click on the link of the month kit purchased and the instructions will pop up on the screen.Â We will keep this post updated so check back every month! Thanks, Whatwefound Scrapbooking!

Card Kit Of The Month:

September:

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/COTM/COTM_0909_instructions.pdf

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/COTM/COTM_0909_bonusinstructions.pdf

October:

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/COTM/COTM_1009_instructions.pdf

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/COTM/COTM_1009_bonusinstructions.pdf

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November:
http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/COTM/COTM_1109_instructions.pdf

December:
http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/COTM/COTM_1209_instructions.pdf

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/COTM/COTM_1209_bonusinstructions.pdf

Page Kit Of The Month:

January:
http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Instructions/Jan09POTMKitInstructions.pdf

February:

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Instructions/Feb09POTMKitInstructions.pdf

March:

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Instructions/Mar09POTMKitInstructions.pdf

April:
http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Instructions/Apr09POTMKitInstructions.pdf

May:

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Instructions/May09POTMKitInstructions.pdf

June:

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Instructions/June09POTMKitInstructions.pdf

July:

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Instructions/July09POTMKitInstructions.pdf

August:

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Instructions/Aug09POTMKitInstructions.pdf

September:

http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Instructions/POTM_0909_instructions.pdf

October:
http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Instructions/POTM_1009_instructions.pdf

November:
http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Instructions/POTM_1109_instructions.pdf

December:
http://www.basicgrey.com/clientuploads/Instructions/POTM_1209_instructions.pdf

Introducing Tattered Angels, Glimmer Mist & Glimmer Screens

scrapbook — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:39:37 +0000

While at CHA this summer we picked up an amazing company, not new to the scrapbooking world, but new to Whatwefound. This company had a new make and take every day and me andÂ Heather made SURE we stoped by daily. There product is something that may be a little advanced in the scrapbooking world, can can EASILY make any project look more difficult. They call there product Glimmer Mist, and if you would like more information on it you can find the info on our website or on Tattered Angels website. We learned this technique while at CHA and i thought i would share it with you! Even though Halloween is over these cards can be made using any color for any holiday or occasion.

You will use glimmer screens. cardstock and glimmer mist in this project. Feel free to add any other embellishments, Anabelle from Tattered Angels created this idea and used certain.

First, spray a Glimmer Screen with Glimmer Mist. I made three cards. I used Haunted Shadow,Â Meadow GreenÂ and Jack Oâ€™Lantern to spray the screens.

Next, I carefully removed the screen from the scrap paper Iâ€™d sprayed it on, and layed it onto a clean paper. With the glimmer side facing up still.

Then, I carefully placed my cardstock onto the wet screen. You have to be careful not to move the paper around and cause a smear.

Finish the sandwich by adding the embossing mat and covering with the white plate. Run it through the Wizard and then peel off the Glimmer Screen. Youâ€™ll have a beautifully embossed, glimmery image that looks just like a letterpress!

Itâ€™s really hard to capture the shimmer and embossed look in a photo, but I think you can get a good idea from this shot.

Because I loved the design and colors of my embossed images, I decided on a simple card layout. I matted the images on black cardstock, sprayed some Halloween Calling Cards with Glimmer Mist (Indian Corn, Bronze and Lime Twist)Â and adhered them with foam adhesive. A few gems added just the right touch of bling.

And hereâ€™s a look at the set.

Basicgrey Wisteria Line Card and Flower Kit With Instructions

scrapbook — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:47:34 +0000

Today i thought it might be nice to have another card idea! Here we we have not only a card but also some cute embellishing flowers. These flowers could also be cute as a centerpiece as well. Something that is also not brand new products, but you can easily transfer with any line from any company. The best thing about these instructions is that they don’t only have to go with the line its intended for. That’s one of the best things about scrapbooking. The Experimenting will all get to do. Try this idea with a new line and add your own little twist.

ENJOY! Kaitlyn

supplies:
12×12 Wisteria: Pond, Fountain, Finch, Greenhouse, Jardin, Stone Wall, Sundial, Cornflower
Wisteria Bitsy Pom stamp
Wisteria buttons
Opaline Platinum half pearls
BasicGrey Magnetic Tacks (refill)
BasicGrey Rub-On Roller
light blue and yellow cardstock
bulldog clips
florist wire (12″ lengths)
florist tape
metal lid
self-adhesive pearls
Nestabilities:
â€¢ classic scallop circles (large)
â€¢ petitie scallop circles (large)
Cuttlebug dies:
â€¢ combo friends forever
â€¢ butterfly combo
â€¢ tag alongs

Instructions:

yellow flower/
1 Cut two same-sized scalloped circles out of Finch using the largest die of the Classic Scallop Nestabilities set.
2 Take one of them and cut every single scallop up to about an 1″ from the center (only one of those cuts goes to the very center).
3 Using scissors, shape the petals the same way as you would curl wrapping ribbon (curl some under and some over). Wrap the flower around the wire and secure it with glue (hot glue gun works well).
4 Take the second scallop circle and score every single scallop, and then cut every other scallop. Fold the scored lines to give it a bit more shape.
5 Make a hole in the center and put it through the florist wire. As youâ€™re assembling, look at the flowerâ€™s overall shape.
6 Stretch and snip the floristâ€™s tape first and then wrap it tightly around the flower base to secure. Wrap it all the way down the stem with the tape.

green flower/
1 Cut two scalloped circles out of Greenhouse using the different sized dies of the Classic Scallop Nestabilities set.
2 Cut every single scallop of both of those flowers up to about an half an inch from the center (only one of those cuts goes to the very center).
3 Take the smallest circle and cut the first four scallops into a very thin strips but keep the center uncut so it is easy to keep everything together.
4 Roll the center of the flower to give shape to it. Wrap the flower around the wire and secure it with glue (hot glue gun works well).
5 Take the larger circle and wrap it around twice the bottom of the first one and adjust it so it looks nice.
6 Follow the previous instructions to attach the florists tape.

blue flower/
1 To make the blue flower, follow the instructions for the green flower, but use two dies that are very different in size (for example the largest one and the second smallest one).

light blue flat flower/
1 Cut two same sized scalloped circles out of Fountain using a medium sized die of the Classic Scallop Nestabilities set.
2 Take both of them and score every single scallop, then cut every other scallop so the petals form a heart shape. Then fold on the scored lines to give it a bit more shape.
3 Attach both circles on top of each other, shifting one slightly so the petals do not match and the bottom ones are semi-visible from the top.
4 Stamp the Pom Bitsy image with brown ink on top of extra bit of the Fountain paper and cut a circle out of it (punch or use a circle die).
5 Shape the stamped circle into a dome by using a foam mat and running the Rub-on Roller round the edges. Attach to the center of the flower using foam pads.

light green flat flower/
1 Follow the same instructions as the light blue flower, but use smaller dies and Greenhouse paper. Attach a light green Wisteria button to the center of the flower when finished and attach to the front of a bulldog clip.

lid/
1 Cover the metal lid using Jardin paper.
2 Cover the bulldog clips using Stone Wall paper. Close the wires of the flowers in the clip to hold them upright in place as shown.
3 Use the magnetic tack refills to maintain the clips in place on top of the lid and add elevation to the pieces.

card/
1 Trim the yellow cardstock to 9″x5Â½” and fold in half to create a 4Â½”x5Â½” card.
2 Emboss a 4″x5″ piece of light blue cardstock using a die cutting machine and the flowers from the Cuttlebug Friends set. Sand the top of the embossing to reveal the core color underneath.
3 Cut two butterflies out of Cornflower paper and glue them together by applying glue only in the body center. Add white Opaline half pearls to the body of the butterfly.
4 Cut the oval tag using Sundial paper and stamp a message on top. Attach to the front, right side of the card. Attach the assembled butterfly above and to the right of the tag.
5 Slide card in between the bulldog clips as shown.
6 Assemble all pieces onto the covered lid as shown.

Basic Grey Basicgrey Card Kits Of The Month JuneBug June Bug Greeting Card Kit

scrapbook — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:12:21 +0000

Have you heard about Basic Greyâ€™s lasted product? For all you card makers out there here is a product I know you are going to LOVE. Basic Grey has started to create greeting cardÂ kits to go with their paper lines. After a long, stressful day last week I was in dire need of some scrap time. I grabbed the June Bug card kit and sat down to watch Project Runway. My two favorite things; Scrapbooking and fashion! The cards took only about 30 minutes and I ran to grab another kit The results look like these cards took much longer to create than they did, and it was the perfect way to unwind!

Arenâ€™t these cards just adorable! They would be a perfect way to brighten a friends day J ENJOY SCRAPPERS!

Karen Foster Summertime Card Using the “Water Fun” Line

scrapbook — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:00:18 +0000

Hey all Karen Foster Lovers!

I just made an EXTREMELY cute card using theÂ Karen Foster ‘Water Fun’ Line. Now we’ve only had this line in stock for a few days so i haven’t played around with it too much. But i did have time to play around enough to learn I LOVE this line!!

I used two pieces of the Karen Foster Water Fun line along with a Summertime cardstock sitcker, Karen Foster Water Sparkle Brads, and 3 colors of Karen Foster Scrappers Floss, along with this new line to create this ‘Any Reason’ Card.

Its Easy and Simple! Which we Love! Right!?!
Kaitlyn
WhatweFound

Christmas In July: Basicgrey Christmas Card Using Wassail

scrapbook — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:08:14 +0000

Hey scrappers!!!

Even though Christmas is still 6 months away, why not get a headstart on those christmas cards during freetime over the summer!! Heres an adorable card idea i found from Basic Grey! Its cute and easy! Although it isn’t specifically for a Christmas card i think it is a great idea for all of us who like to make our Christmas cards from scratch. ENJOY!!

Supplies:

1 sheet Wassail Spruce
1 sheet Wassail Sleigh Ride
1 package Wassail “Bitsy Flurries” stamps
1 package Wassail glazed brads
1 package Wassail painted brads
1 sheet dark red cardstock
dark red dye-based ink
dark green dye-based ink
1/2″ circle punch
3/4″ circle punch
1″ circle punch

Instructions:
1 Trim a 10″x7″ piece of dark red cardstock and fold in half with the open edges on the right.
2 Trim a piece of Sleigh Ride 5″x7″. Using the swirly stamps from the Bitsy Flurries set, randomly stamp a pattern all over the white side using red dye-based. Trim piece into a bracket shape as shown or trim all four sides with deco scissors. Ink edges, if desired.
3 From Spruce, punch out seven 1″ circles, seven 3/4″ circles and twelve 1/2″ circles. From a scrap of dark brown cardstock, cut a piece 1/2″ x 3/4″ for the tree trunk. Ink all pieces, if desired. Referring to the photo, layer the circles (pattern side up), starting with the bottom row, onto the white bracket piece as follows:row 1: four 1″ circles (tuck the trunk underneath the two center circles)row 2: three 1″ circlesrow 3: four 3/4″ circlesrow 4: three 3/4″ circlesrow 5: four 1/2″ circlesrow 6: three 1/2″ circlesrow 7: two 1/2″ circlesrow 8: two 1/2″ circlesrow 9: one 1/2″ circle
4 Punch out seventeen 1/4″ circles from scrap piece of dark red cardstock. Referring to photo, glue the circles in place.
5 Pierce a small hole in the center of all 17 red circles and attach a combination of glazed and white painted brads as shown.
6 Pierce a hole in the top green circle and attach the large glazed brad.
7 Adhere the entire assembly to the front of the red card and add a sentiment to the inside.