"TOOL TIME TUESDAY"- The Petal Roller

Hi there & thanks for stopping by.

Today's tool is the PETAL ROLLER BY IMAGINISCE.


This simple looking tool will help you turn out some stunning flowers.
It has a 5mm ball on one end and a quilling tip on the other.
The thin end is perfect for tight paper curls while the broader ball on the other end makes subtle curls on petals and leaves.

It retails for $7.99 on scrapbook.com and Two Peas in a Bucket.com

Imaginisce has created the Roly Rosies & Pop up Posies paper flower die cuts to work
in conjunction with this wonderful tool. It begins as a flat spiral instantly becoming a textured, gorgeous, 3D blossom. Simply take your Petal Roller tool (sold separately), start rolling the outside of the spiral and keep going! Each package includes eight sheets and makes up to 24 flowers. Four styles and three sizes – which are: Large - 4.25", Medium - 3.25" and Small - 2.75". These retail for $4.99 on Scrapbook.com.

Here are what the die cut options will look like once used with the petal roller tool:




Let's check it out in action:



I hope you enjoyed this week's edition of Tool Time Tuesday.
Catch ya next time!

CRAFTING TIP OF THE WEEK (#65) Brass Stencils Anyone?

Hello Bloggers!

Do any of you still have or remember those "old style" brass stencil plates?

If you are like me & have not used yours in a while get ready to dust them off and pull them out for a little fun.

I was reorganizing my craft stuff yet again and found some old brass stencil plates. I was going to put them in a donate pile but then it occurred to me that I could probably find a use for them. So I did what most of us paper crafting hoarders do. I rescued it from the donate pile & set it aside to get inspired with ideas on how I could use them.
Here are a few ways I came up with on how to make the most of them:
-Use them for cards
-Use them to make homemade embellishments
-Use them as accents on projects
-Use them to make your own custom scrapbooking paper

Now ultimately the stencil will be a mask but the mediums you use with it are what will give one stencil plate many looks. You can certainly use just a portion of the stencil image by putting a post it sticky note over the portion you don't want to work with. Then apply your medium of choice on the areas of the stencil you do want exposed on your project. It's all up to you.

Use removable adhesive to hold down the brass plate on all four corners.Then
get to work with your favorite medium or try a new one. You can experiment with these brass plates on a smaller scale before venturing off to use them on a whole project. The size of these brass plates makes them easy to work with, transport, store and gift.

Some mediums I thought to experiment with are:
-Chalk
-Ranger Dauber Paint
-Claudine Helmuth's Studio Paint
-Inks
-Pearl Mists
-Glimmer Mists
-Stickles
-Crackle Paints
I hope this inspires you to bring out those ol' brass plates!
Have fun.
Tune in tomorrow for Tool Time Tuesday!
Until then,

FABULOUS FRIDAY FIND-Picture That Sound!

Hello!

This week's find is the Picture That Sound recordable device which can make your scrap pages come to life with sound.
Here it is in action:

Now imagine using this device to record part of your child's first piano recital, the heartbeat of a baby in the womb, grandpa reading a short story to grandkids, the list can go on.
The retail on this is $24.99 and it can be found at online retailers like scrapbook.com & picturethatsound.com.
Check out their website for ideas & options.

Have a great weekend.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

It seems only fitting that on this day I convey my heartfelt thanks to all of you for your blog support & friendship. I have truly enjoyed sharing and communicating with you all via this blog. Have a safe & happy holiday.
I leave you all with these warm words.


Thanksgiving is
a time of gratitude to God, our Creator and Provider,
whose guidance and care go before us...
and whose love is with us forever.

Thanksgiving is
a time to reflect on the changes,
to remember that we, too, grow and change
from one season of life to another.

Thanksgiving is
a time of changing seasons, when leaves turn golden
in Autumn's wake and apples are crisp
in the first chill breezes of fall.

Let us remember the true meaning of Thanksgiving.
As we see the beauty of Autumn,
let us acknowledge the many blessings which are ours...
let us think of our families and friends..
and let us give thanks in our hearts.

Author Unknown

"TOOL TIME TUESDAY" The Grand Calibur

Good Day Bloggers!

This tool time Tuesday I am introducing you to Spellbinders' newest toy.
It's the: GRAND CALIBUR



The Grand Calibur is the latest in Spellbinders' line of innovative cutting machines. It is compatible with all Spellbinders die templates. The Grand Calibur accepts 8½ x 11” paper without trimming.It also cuts or embosses up to 8⅛” wide with the turn of a handle.

With an integrated handle design, and weighing only 10 pounds, the Grand Calibur is portable and convenient to use anywhere. It has a stability base that keeps the machine in place during use.

Die cutting and embossing sandwiches are easy to stack with color coded plates.

Cut and emboss multiple shapes in a single pass. Cut and emboss Grand Nestabilities.

Larger shapes offer endless possibilities for scrapbooking, school projects, mini albums and more!

It is compatible with Sizzlets, Cuttlebug, and Quickuts dies, as well as Cuttlebug Embossing Folders and Fiskars Texture Plates.

Approximate Dimensions:

L x W x H: 16;* x 6¼ x 7¾"

* including the handle

A, B, C, and Embossing Mats 11¾ x 8¼"

Here's how it works:



Its' current price point is $129.99.
(No one said this hobby would be cheap!)

That's all for this week's edition of tool time Tuesday.
Join me next time.

CRAFTING TIP OF THE WEEK (#64) Incorporating SCENTS in your projects!

Hello Bloggers!

For this week's tip I wanted to give you a couple of ideas on how you can incorporate the element of scent in your projects.

There are 2 things you can use to bring this unique feature to your crafting projects.
1-Unsweetened Kool-Aid (Any kind will do)Cherry, Grape, Lime, Raspberry, etc...
2-Fresh Coffee Grinds (finely grounded)
What you do is mix into your embossing powder whatever scenting item of choice as listed above. Use approximately a 1/4 teaspoon or so depending on how much of the scent is noticeably aromatic to you.
Stamp an image on your project, sprinkle your mixture, heat with your embossing gun & then let cool completely. You are done.

You can also chose to simply place some fresh coffee grinds or beans or potpourri in a small satchel or mini envelope made of vellum & attach that to your projects, making certain to secure the contents by sealing your pouch or envelope completely. That will give you a scented element on your project as well.

Lastly, to scent cards use a Pure Essential oil.

For example:

- Rose essential oil with photos of roses
- Lavender essential oil with photos of lavender
- Lemon essential oil for lemons or lemon trees
You can even use the oils they sell at Bath & Body works for their oil warmers. Now those are some great smelling oils.

To scent your greeting card/s, simply place 2 drops of the appropriate essential oil (or blend of oils) onto a piece of blotting paper or cotton balls, then place in a self sealing plastic bag with the card that you want to fragrance. Make sure the cotton ball does not touch the card. Lay the bag flat. Seal and leave for 48 hours. When you remove the card it will be delicately fragranced.

I am not sure how long the fragrance will last but I do know that it works. You have got to try this one out for yourself.
I hope you give it a whirl or should I say a whiff?

FABULOUS FRIDAY FIND-An ETSY shop-Blooms, Bits & Bobs...

Happy Friday Bloggers!

This week's fabulous find is PIXIEPETALS.ETSY.COM.

This sweet & talented lady has lots of...as she says...blooms, bits & bobs.
She makes the sweetest embellishments for any of your crafting needs.
Here's a peek:


Did I mention she makes them herself? Check out her Etsy shop for yourself and see what other beauties she has in "store".

Hope you enjoyed this week's find.