The colors are Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink and Chocolate Chip.  I also used one of the Hugs from the Sending Love Notes Collection in the Occasions Mini Catalog.

The die cut flowers were done with my Big Shot machine and a variety of dies (see the supply list below)

 
 
Supplies:

The class fee included personal instruction from me as well as all the supplies to make the cards and the .pdf file with the cutting and scoring directions for all the cards.  

If you couldn't make it to class but would like the directions, you may purchase them for $6.95.  If you are looking at this in a reader, you will need to come to my blog to use the paypal links.

If you are a demonstrator and would like to purchase the instructions to hold your own Fancy Folds class, I will personalize the file for you with your contact information for $9.95, the photos will have a generic watermark on them.  These instructions teach you how to do the scoring and cutting for all four cards, they do not walk you through the stamping and embellishing.  There are full color samples of each card in the file. 

 
 
I used my Stampin' Up! Color Coach #105796 $9.95 to put these colors together, they are So Saffron, Close to Cocoa and Almost Amethyst.  Stay tuned to my blog as I will be using that tool more often!!!  I also used Designer Series paper from the Welcome Neighbor Pack that you can get FREE with your $50 orders in March.

If you couldn't make it to class but would like the directions, you may purchase them for $6.95.  If you are looking at this in a reader, you will need to come to my blog to use the paypal links.

If you are a demonstrator and would like to purchase the instructions to hold your own Fancy Folds class, I will personalize the file for you with your contact information for $9.95, the photos will have a generic watermark on them.  These instructions teach you how to do the scoring and cutting for all four cards, they do not walk you through the stamping and embellishing.  There are full color samples of each card in the file. 

The butterflies were done with the Stamp-a-ma-jig and I love the three colors together, Tempting Turquoise, Night of Navy and Certainly Celery.

Supplies:

The class fee included personal instruction from me as well as all the supplies to make the cards and the .pdf file with the cutting and scoring directions for all the cards.  

If you couldn't make it to class but would like the directions, you may purchase them for $6.95.  If you are looking at this in a reader, you will need to come to my blog to use the paypal links.

If you are a demonstrator and would like to purchase the instructions to hold your own Fancy Folds class, I will personalize the file for you with your contact information for $9.95, the photos will have a generic watermark on them.  These instructions teach you how to do the scoring and cutting for all four cards, they do not walk you through the stamping and embellishing.  There are full color samples of each card in the file. 

This Swing Card uses the Vintage Vogue stamp set with the Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel.

 
When you pull the sides of this card, the inside panel swings back and forth, here is the other side.

The class fee included personal instruction from me as well as all the supplies to make the cards and the .pdf file with the cutting and scoring directions for all the cards.  

If you couldn't make it to class but would like the directions, you may purchase them for $6.95.   If you are looking at this post in a reader, you will need to comoe to my blog to use the paypal links.

If you are a demonstrator and would like to purchase the instructions to hold your own Fancy Folds class, I will personalize the file for you with your contact information for $9.95, the photos will have a generic watermark on them.  These instructions teach you how to do the scoring and cutting for all four cards, they do not walk you through the stamping and embellishing.  There are full color samples of each card in the file.

Here is a close-up

I used Garden Green and Certainly Celery card stocks and Garden Green Classic Ink.  The Garden Green layer was done with the Scallop Trim Border Punch that you can earn FREE during sale-a-bration with your $50 orders this month.  The shamrock was made with the NEW Small Heart Punch after I ran the Garden Green card stock through my Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dots Impression Folder.

Looking forward to stamping with eight great gals today for my Fancy Folds class.  Check back for the photos of those.

Have a GREAT weekend!!  
  

This fabric is called Hopscotch by Red Rooster Studios, this one went together so much faster than my first, imagine that!!  I had so much fun working with this fabric that I actually made two, here is my second one!!  I have more fabric collections so you will probably be seeing more of these in the future. :-)

I will be offering a class on making these purses.  You will need to bring your own machine and fabric, stay tuned for details. 

 Scallop Square Bigz Clear Die #115950

I recently received a sewing maching from a very dear customer...THANKS VESTA!!!!! and that has been wonderful.  I had been struggling with a really old machine that my mom gave me for Christmas about seven years ago.  It was probably 40 years old at that time.

I purchased this fabric at a small quilt shop in St George, UT while on my trip to Founder's Circle this past September.  I purchased a Layer Cake and a Charm Packet.  Here is my first purse....

and the other side

The fabric is Gobble Gobble by Moda and I used my Charm packet with the Scallop Square die in the Big Shot.  The inside of the bag is the same pattern as the straps.  Since this was my first one, go easy on me as I cut the batting with my Scallop Square die so it shows.  :-)

I have another purse I made last weekend and I will show you that one tomorrow.  I have since been to a local fabric store and have another fabulous pattern and I cannot wait to get my next one done.

I used the Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit for my shamrock and the Designer Paper is from the Flock Together Package.  The upper background is the flourish from Baroque Motifs stamped in Versamark on Garden Green card stock.  The "Go Green" saying is a single stamp in the back of the Occasions Mini Catalog and I backed it with a Big Shot die cut from the Ovals die and a tag from the Sizzlit set called Lots of Tags

I do have a set of six inserts left over from my class and they will go to the first person who emails me that they want them.  The cost will be $25 including shipping and must be paid via payal.  If you want the plate and the plate stand, the price will be $40 shipping included.

Here is the photo:

Have a great day, it is absolutely beautiful here, look at those gorgeous mountains I see everyday out my office window!!!!

Fabric Toolkit Q&A

Crafting with fabric is one of the biggest industry trends right now, and we aren't just talking quilts! You can create beautiful fabric accessories and home décor with your Big Shot--even if you don't sew. The Sizzix Big Shot makes it easy to cut intricate fabric shapes to use in all your crafting projects. To help you get started, we have listed some basic questions and answers about using the Big Shot to create with fabric.

What type of fabric will the Big Shot cut? The Big Shot will cut all types of fabric. For a complete list of Big Shot-approved materials, click here.

How many pieces of fabric can I cut at a time? That depends on the fabric. Different fabrics vary in thickness. For example, your Big Shot can cut through eight layers of cotton, which is a relatively thin fabric, but it will only cut through one layer of faux fur, which is a very thick fabric.

Do you shim fabric in a Big Shot differently than paper? No. Your Big Shot works the same with fabric as it does with paper. Different fabrics vary in thickness, much the same as different paper materials vary in thickness. If you are only cutting one layer of a very thin fabric, you might need to use a piece of card stock as a shim just as you would if you were only cutting one layer of thin paper.

Will all Big Shot dies cut fabric? You can cut fabric with any of the Sizzix steel-rule dies (Originals, Bigz, Bigz L, and Bigz XL). You cannot cut fabric with Sizzlits, Embosslits, Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, or Texturz Plates.

Will dies with score lines ruin my fabric? You can still use dies with score lines to cut fabric. The score lines will slightly distress your fabric, but shouldn't damage it permanently. However, we recommend that if you are using dies with score lines to only cut one or two layers at a time (depending on the thickness of your fabric). If you try to cut too many layers at a time, it is possible that the score lines could tear your fabric.

Will cutting fabric with the Big Shot dull my dies? The Big Shot steel-rule dies (Originals, Bigz, Bigz L, and Bigz XL) were designed to work on several different types of materials. For a complete list of Big Shot approved materials, click here. Cutting fabric with your Big Shot dies will not result in any damage to your dies, and will not dull them any faster than cutting paper will.

Should I wash my fabric before working with it? It really depends on the fabric. Some lower-quality fabrics will shrink after they're washed, which could result in your project coming apart. However, many quilters don't wash their fabric first because the fabric is stiffer and easier to work with before it's washed. And if you use higher-quality fabrics, they will likely not shrink.

Is there a pattern available for the quilt square given out at Leadership? Yes. Written instructions for making the quilt square are available here. You can also watch a quilt square video demonstration here.

I don't have a sewing machine. Can I still create fabric projects? Yes! The world of fabric crafting is as varied as the world of paper crafting. There are several alternatives to using a sewing machine. You can create many simple designs sewing by hand using a needle and thread or even a hot glue gun. In addition, fusible web is a great option for creating one-of-a-kind fabric crafts.

What is fusible web, and how does it work? Fusible web is a manmade fiber that will melt when heated with an iron and become sticky. When it is placed between two pieces of fabric, the melting of the web causes the fabrics to fuse together making it possible for you to adhere the fabric without the use of a sewing machine. Fusible web is available in rolls (similar to tape), in pre-packaged pieces, or is sold by the yard in your local fabric store.

My quilting friends mention things called charm packs, layer cakes, and fat quarters. What are they? Charm packs, layer cakes, and fat quarters are terms for precut cotton that is generally used for quilting. Charm packs include a variety of coordinating fabrics cut into 5" x 5" squares. The packs have an assortment of patterned and solid fabrics, and their small size makes them ideal for using on quilt blocks. Layer cakes are just like charm packs, but they are larger in size, with the cotton cut into 10" x 10" squares. Fat quarters are pieces of cotton cut into quarter yard segments. However, instead of being cut vertically, like you would cut a piece of fabric off a bolt, fat quarters are cut horizontally first, giving you a piece of cotton that measures 18" X 22". All of these options are a great way to get a good selection of fabrics at a relatively inexpensive price.