Sorry everyone! My computer bit the dust. I took it in to be fixed and it took them almost 4 weeks to find out it can't be fixed. The motherboard is shot. So I had to purchase a new computer.
And here we are. I'm back in action and have tons of stuff to share with you.
New pouches, a sling bag, Quilt show... stay tuned for lots of new posts.
Julie
I love everything about crafting...
Monday, March 31, 2014
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Got a package in the mail... NEW Gina K paper!!
I'm so excited! Yesterday I received my package from Gina K designs! I ordered on Friday evening and got it by Wednesday. Quick shipping. And it was heavy.
Okay, what I got....
I got 2 packages of heavy base weight card stock (120lb weight) in white, 2 packages of layering weight card stock (80lb weight) in white, then one package each of heavy base weight card stock in ivory, dark chocolate, edible eggplant, and kraft. That's 8 packages of paper!
Soooo.... I was on youtube and found a video on copic marker coloring (can't find the video now). The presenter recommended Gina K designs pure luxury paper.
I've been coloring with copics for a while now but just can't seem to get the shading and effects I want. From this video I learned it was most likely because of the paper I was using. I've been using a cheap brand/type of paper from Walmart or Office Max and the copics were bleeding through. I decided that if I wanted a higher quality of cards, I needed to get the higher quality of paper. I went on Gina K's website and found the paper that was recommended...
and it's a larger stamp. About 4-5 inches long. Pretty cool, right?
Then, if you spend $50 you get another free item. I got...
which is the one I really wanted.
So I got $50 in paper, free shipping, and TWO free stamps! AWESOME!!
Check back for my review of Gina K designs paper.
Julie
Okay, what I got....
Paper and FREE STUFF!
I got 2 packages of heavy base weight card stock (120lb weight) in white, 2 packages of layering weight card stock (80lb weight) in white, then one package each of heavy base weight card stock in ivory, dark chocolate, edible eggplant, and kraft. That's 8 packages of paper!
Soooo.... I was on youtube and found a video on copic marker coloring (can't find the video now). The presenter recommended Gina K designs pure luxury paper.
I've been coloring with copics for a while now but just can't seem to get the shading and effects I want. From this video I learned it was most likely because of the paper I was using. I've been using a cheap brand/type of paper from Walmart or Office Max and the copics were bleeding through. I decided that if I wanted a higher quality of cards, I needed to get the higher quality of paper. I went on Gina K's website and found the paper that was recommended...
and was pleasantly surprised at the price. It was $6.95 for 25 sheets. Stampin Up! paper is $7.50 for 40 sheets and I was recently told by a relative that their quality has gone down. Plus you pay shipping.
The best part about Gina K's website is that if you spend $50, shipping to the US is FREE. Oh, yeah!! You got me with free shipping. Plus.... if you spend $25 you get a free item. This is what I received...
Then, if you spend $50 you get another free item. I got...
So I got $50 in paper, free shipping, and TWO free stamps! AWESOME!!
Check back for my review of Gina K designs paper.
Julie
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Third times the charm... New sewing project!
Ok... this is the THIRD time I've attempted to post. I keep getting hung up trying to download my pics. Let's hope this works.
I'm behind on my posting... SORRY! Life sort of happened. But I'm back on track and ready to share.
Here's my new sewing project I completed today.
Yay! It worked! I digress... onward.
Made this little zippered pouch using a pattern from pattydoo loves to sew. Love her blog! Her site is in German but she has some tutorials in English. The video goes through each step clearly and is easy to understand. Since the video has English subtitles, I often will mute the sound so I will read the text and not watch her talk. Yup, I'm weird. Turned out pretty good. Especially this being my first time sewing a zipper and making box pleats. The pleats were easy; zipper challenging. But it's done.
And here's what I learned. Being a beginner at sewing, ALWAYS stick to the pattern! And if the pattern calls for a zipper in a size not carried in my local stores, opt for the LARGER size. Do not take the smaller zipper (7 inches, in this case, because it was cheaper) and then try to adjust the pattern to fit it. Not smart. In hindsight I realize I should have got the larger 9 inch zipper and just cut it to 8 3/4 inches. Live and learn.
Next, when the pattern calls for Pellon #987F interfacing fleece, use that and not another type of interfacing EVEN THOUGH it seemed thin enough. Yeah, really made things a lot more difficult by using a medium weight craft fusible interfacing. Ugh.
From the pics it doesn't look like much is wrong but the ends of the zipper are a little wonky. And I had to stuff it with fabric to get it to stand up (should have boxed/squared off the corners). But now I know what to do for the next ones. And I will be making more of these. They're SUPER easy and so much fun to make.
I'm behind on my posting... SORRY! Life sort of happened. But I'm back on track and ready to share.
Here's my new sewing project I completed today.
Little zippered pouch.
Made this little zippered pouch using a pattern from pattydoo loves to sew. Love her blog! Her site is in German but she has some tutorials in English. The video goes through each step clearly and is easy to understand. Since the video has English subtitles, I often will mute the sound so I will read the text and not watch her talk. Yup, I'm weird. Turned out pretty good. Especially this being my first time sewing a zipper and making box pleats. The pleats were easy; zipper challenging. But it's done.
And here's what I learned. Being a beginner at sewing, ALWAYS stick to the pattern! And if the pattern calls for a zipper in a size not carried in my local stores, opt for the LARGER size. Do not take the smaller zipper (7 inches, in this case, because it was cheaper) and then try to adjust the pattern to fit it. Not smart. In hindsight I realize I should have got the larger 9 inch zipper and just cut it to 8 3/4 inches. Live and learn.
Next, when the pattern calls for Pellon #987F interfacing fleece, use that and not another type of interfacing EVEN THOUGH it seemed thin enough. Yeah, really made things a lot more difficult by using a medium weight craft fusible interfacing. Ugh.
From the pics it doesn't look like much is wrong but the ends of the zipper are a little wonky. And I had to stuff it with fabric to get it to stand up (should have boxed/squared off the corners). But now I know what to do for the next ones. And I will be making more of these. They're SUPER easy and so much fun to make.
What do you think?
Julie
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