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Sneak Peak! CHA Winter 2012 InivisiCut for the Slice

2012-01-26T02:14:00-07:00

Using the innovative Slice Fabrique digital die-cut machine, fabric crafters and quilters around the world will now be able to cut shapes from fabric for appliqué or other projects WITHOUT FUSIBLE WEB BACKING or a stabilizer. The revolutionary, patent-pending product, InvisiCut™, opens up a whole new realm of possibilities for the world of fabric and crafts.

Since launching the Slice Fabriqué in 2011, consumers have provided rave reviews on the machines custom-formulated Fusible Web that sells exclusively with the Slice Fabrique machine. InvisiCut is a specially engineered adhesive film that is placed on the top surface of the fabric when using the Slice Fabrique. After the design cut is complete, the user simply peels off the film layer which leaves no adhesive residue or stabilizer on the fabric. InvisiCut enables materials such as tulle, silk, cotton, wool, rayon, lace and many other textiles to be cut in the most intricate shapes and sizes with digital precision – all without the use of scissors and templates.

Quilters and crafters have been thrilled with the abilities of Slice Fabriqué and the quality of our Fusible Web Stabilizer. However, scores of users have wished for a way to cut without a stabilizer. Well, we have done it ladies! InvisiCut is finally here and you’re going to love it! You can now create all those stunning flowers for fashion accessories beautifully and quickly.

Come check this product out at CHA, booth#2847! We'll be doing demos and creating lots of beautiful fabric flowers.

Guest Designer: Lowri McNabb

2012-01-25T02:39:00-07:00

Hi Everyone – Lowri McNabb from PaperVine here and I am thrilled to be sharing these projects on the Making Memories blog today.

From Christmas Day to Valentine’s Day

We all have scraps of paper and embellishments left over from our Christmas projects, so I thought I would use some of the fabulous red and cream colored leftovers I had from the Twinkle Collection to create a couple of simple Valentines Favors.

I made these candy holders using some of the Words paper and then added some plain red organza ribbon along with the gorgeous spotted red and cream ribbon from the Trims and Brads embellishment pack.

One of the flowers from the Twinkle Baubles embellishment pack completes the simple but elegant decoration. These would be great as a little gift for a teacher, filled with some lovely pink candy hearts.

These flowers are a great way to decorate gifts and packages too. I used a rosette die to create the flower and one of the Twinkle Baubles in the centre. The over-size rhinestones in this pack are fabulous!

Get Ahead for Next Year!

Instead of packing away all the other Christmas leftovers, I decided to get the jump on next year and create a quick December Daily album.

Using all the scraps of paper, stickers, journal pages and embellishments I was quickly able to put together this book. I used plain white cardstock as the base and punched holes in each page so I could use book rings for binding, therefore make it easy to add to next year.

I often find myself with tiny stickers left over on a sheet – and they are perfect for adding splashes of color to white-based pages. These stickers are so much fun and the baubles add some great dimension to the cover.

I used the left over pages from the journaling book as inserts into the album. They will be great for writing all my Christmas lists next year!

The wonderful combination of fresh red and green colors in this collection makes for a really clean look on the white background - perfect for the Summer Christmas time here in New Zealand.

I hope this has given you a few ideas on how you can use up those Christmas bits and pieces you have left over. I would love for you to follow my blog at PaperVine or just drop in and say Hi :-)

Sneak Peaks! CHA Winter 2012, Sarah Jane & Modern Millinery

2012-01-24T02:38:00-07:00

With the show just days away we thought we would give you more product shots of the new releases! We can't wait for the show, this product is just too good!

Sarah Jane Paper

Sarah Jane Embellishments

Modern Millinery Paper

Modern Millinery Embellishments

Using Negative Space by Keisha

2012-01-23T02:00:00-07:00

How about trying this little twist when using Making Memories' Slice cordless digital design cutter. Keisha has created a gorgeous project using the "negative space" after cutting a shape from the Paper Reverie design card.

Home decor project: mat the negative cut leaf, place paper reverie pattern paper behind it. Also add a word cut-out and some gold sequins!

There possibilities are endless, explore your creativity using both the cut shape and negative space from the shape!

Sneak Peak #2! CHA Winter 2012

2012-01-19T02:15:00-07:00

Only 10 days until the show [Yay] and today we have something great to show you! Making Memories will be releasing two new collections at the show. We showed you a sneak peak of Sarah Jane last week, which is the perfect child's line and this week we have Modern Millinery!

Creating a handmade life is one of the premises behind the Modern Millinery collection and offers cross-crafting categories of products that can be used in paper-arts, scrapbooking, fashion accessories, jewelry and home decor.

This line is beautiful to say the least, you are definitely going to want to get your hands on this! The collection includes stunning patterned papers and brand new to the industry... Textile papers! You will love the vintage millinery inspired flowers and amazing cabochons. [talk about a lot of eye candy] We even have the perfect Slice Fabrique Millinery Design for making beautiful handmade flowers of your own! Come see us at CHA booth#2847!

Guest Designer: Julie Garcia-Matust

2012-01-18T02:03:00-07:00

The base of my layout is Making Memories Dilly Dally line. I love it! I started off with using Donna Salazar's Diztrezz-It-All tool & made the rosette with Tim Holtz's die. Using my heat gun on the tulle flower helped it shrink down bit. I used UTEE on the chipboard heart with patterned paper & did two layers. (I forgot how much I love to emboss!)

Tip 1: I only used half of the bracket paper and will save the rest for a card or another layout. Tip 2: Coloring the tile stickers with ink, before they were a light pear color but I wanted to use them because they were the perfect size. It's all about the punches!

I used a bracket punch on the two layers beneath the ribbon. I'm quickly becoming an edge punch hoarder! Is there such a thing?! Lastly, I love to add a touch of vintage here or there. {the 'gift' card} **my photo is 4x4 from PostalPix. If you haven't ordered prints before, be sure to try! They work perfect for all those Instagram photos we take!

PS - I do love my Whirley-Pop! Before we had an air popper & it kept burning the popcorn! My husband went online & found me this gem. The popcorn tastes so much better too!

Come check out my blog for more inspiration!

Thanks,

Julie Garcia-Matust

Use the Slice to create your own embellishments by Wendy Anderson

2012-01-16T02:30:00-07:00

Sometimes when I'm putting together a page, it's hard to find just the right embellishment in just the right color. That's why I love making my own embellishments with my Slice. On this layout, of my son's first time at the beach, I used my slice in a number of different ways.

First, I cut two surf boards from patterned paper. I layered white cardstock behind them and then I stitched around the edges with my sewing machine to give them a little bit of personality. I even added a metallic star brad on one of the boards, just to tie it in to the other metallic elements on the page.

Second, I made this fun little wooden sign to coordinate with my layout. I cut the sign from two different papers, then cut off the boards from teh dark paper, added rub-ons and then attached each board to the lighter sign with adhesive foam squares.

Finally, I wanted to add the "beach" die-cut to my page as well, and I wanted to tie it in with the metallic flowers in the corners, so I added gold glitter to the entire piece. With the Slice, it's easy to make your own embellishments to coordinate with any paper line, any photos, any theme!

Wendy Anderson

Sneak Peak! CHA Winter 2012

2012-01-13T02:00:00-07:00

Can you believe CHA is less than a month away? Since this is a sneak peak I guess we'll try to hold back from showing you everything, but we do however want to show you some of the goodies we have been working on. We are excited to say the least!

Ok you ready... first up Sarah Jane, have you heard of her! Please tell us you have seen her amazing fabric line? Sarah Jane is a children's book illustrator and textile designer, as well as owner of Sarah Jane Studios where she sells her designs on wall art and paper products for children. Inspired by simple childhood, vintage storybooks and fresh, modern color, Sarah Jane has created a line that captures the innocent play of children in a very classic style. Sarah has created a collection that not only is appealing to parents and children a like, but is also versatile and easy to mix up together. So while the boy and girl collection are strong sets on their own, they actually coordinate perfectly together!

Sarah Jane designs fabric for Michael Miller Fabrics, and also has a fabric collection in this theme.

Layering by Keisha

2012-01-09T02:00:00-07:00

Keisha always brings us beautiful projects and this layout is exactly that! Using the Slice Digital Design Cutter, she has created this layout layering different materials keeping this layout unique and exciting.

Layout project: Use the negative butterfly die-cuts and add felt behind the cuts to create a layered effect that is sure to catch the eye. Also layer additional die-cuts and tags to finish off the layout.

Layering is definitely not new to scrapbooking, but it is one of the best ways to create depth to a page and to complete the perfect layout.

Guest Designer Shelley May

2011-12-21T04:03:00-07:00

Shelley May here on the Making Memories blog - honored to be featured in December!!! I have been a fan of Making Memories products since I first started scrapbooking back in 2005. I love the coordinating items that come out with every line and this newest Christmas line from Making Memories called TWINKLE is no disappointment! Each package of embellishments has so many little bits and pieces to choose from - you really are getting a great deal of product for your dollar.  

When I was approached for a feature, I wanted to take a thrifty approach for my project, as this holiday season is going to be a very creative one for my family. We are down to one income and looking for every way possible we can be thrifty, creative, and maybe even recycle as much as possible! With all of the food containers I toss into the recycle bin each week - I got an idea... what if I use some of them for packaging for little homemade goodies at Christmastime? Sweets, cookies, all different little bits of goodness? So I began setting the recyclables aside... in my studio! I had a nice little stockpile and decided to use this for this project! For this project I used a Laughing Cow Cheese container, a frosting container, and a paper bag that our apples came in (hello cute little new and upcycled gift bag!!!)

I then got to work with my Twinkle line of Making Memories products. These items went together so quickly and simply. I made all three items in under an hour! First up is the Laughing Cow container - turned into an ornament! I covered the top and bottom with paper, inked the edges, used ribbon for the loop, and used embellishments to - well - embellish. And of course, used pop dots for dimension. I love dimension on all my projects! And are you kidding me with this cuteness? I just love it if I do say so myself!

Next, is just a frosting container. I simply wrapped it with paper, then another layer, some ribbon, "pop-dotted" (yes, I made a verb out of pop-dot) a sentiment embellishment sticker, covered the lid with paper, and added some buttons, and it's ready to be filled with cookies or candies and given to a special someone, because as it says, It's better to give than to receive!

Last, is my easy as Apple Pie Gift bag - made from an Apple Bag! Yep - that's right! The bag my apples came in.. I loved! I kept it, added a square of paper, some ribbon, a sentiment sticker, and some die cut embellishments, "pop-dotted", and a tag, "To: Mommy, From: Santa", and it's done! YES! You can do it too... it's THAT easy!

I hope you are finding many ways to recycle and be creative this holiday season! I encourage you to look around and pay attention to all the things you throw away or recycle. Chances are you have projects waiting to happen right in your recycle bin and garbage cans! Follow me on my journey while I do the same this holiday season! We will be crafting and making most of our gifts this year. Follow me at ScrappingGoodness.