Gift Card Pillow Box Project ...
Tuck a gift card and a small gift like earrings, premium chocolate, or any small item inside these pillow boxes for the perfect gift.
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InVue Color Palette: So Mod ...
Based on the Coredinations ColorCore paper pack So Mod.
Pocket of Patchwork Posies
Back in the days of my grandmother's youth, patchwork quilts were very common. Women saved scraps of fabric to create beautiful pieced designs. It was a very resourceful way to make something pretty out of what would otherwise be waste. Today is Earth Day and I thought it would be fun to do our own patchwork project, out of scraps, to celebrate. Most of us have way more paper scraps than we do fabric scraps, so let's have some fun and put them to use.
Using the Distressing Tool: April ...
We are going to be learning how to use the Distressing Tool. This is a fun and creative way to add a little something different to your color core paper. Join us starting Sunday at 7pm (times are USA Central, Chicago Time). If you are not sure what time that is in your location, go to the World Time Conversion site to see what time you will join us. Just go to Klo’s Classroom and click on Enter Classroom, join as a guest
InVue Software Video: Stencil Bridge
Creating your own stenciled projects is so easy with the InVue Software. You can turn most any image into a stencil using the Stencil Bridge option. You have the ability to make the width of the stencil bridge and the angle. Have fun creating projects, doing paint stencils or whatever you choose. Stencil Bridge This video will show you how to easily create a Stencil Bridge. You have the ability to choose the size and angle to create the look you want.
Earth Day Custom Tee Shirt
Earth Day is Friday and there are many ways you can celebrate this day. I have chosen a custom tee shirt project using the Pazzles Iron on Vinyl. Using only one Craft Room file, Think Green, I ungrouped everything so I could weld the trunk of the tree with the leafy part. This means it will cut out as one piece, and you get a better idea for how it looks as a silhouette. The text is already welded. Click on Wire Frame to double check if in doubt with any file. Next, I added the hashtag #earthday in Blackjack font and also welded that together so it cut in one piece.
InVue 2.2 Released!
InVue 2.2 was released today. While this update primarily consists of a number of bug fixes and behind the scenes improvements there are a few new features and improvements as well. As with previous InVue updates, this is a free update for all existing InVue software owners! Read on to find out what has changed in the latest release of InVue.
Mom and Pop Cutting Collection
A fun collection including all the pieces you need to celebrate mom and dad on their special days! Includes a remote control box, purse box, shadow box cards, and a mustache card!
Napping Vinyl Sign
When my daughter asked me if I could make a sign for her front door for her new pre-school/daycare, I immediately said yes. I love to work with vinyl. It cuts so nicely and is so easy to work with. I found the saying that she wanted to use, then picked out the fonts I had on my computer and created this piece. I bought a 12 x 12 chalkboard piece from Joann Fabrics. I added paint to the edges and then put the vinyl on it. Of course, I couldn't stop there, because not everyone that naps is a child, so there are a number of different options for everyone in your life, including you.
No Class: April 17, 2016
Just a reminder that there is no class this week. Have a safe weekend! In the meantime, be sure and watch the videos and past classes. Also, if you haven't gone through the projects or gallery in awhile, now is a great time to catch up.
InVue Software Video: Erase by ...
The Erase by Pen Color allows you to erase a single pen color on your page all with one click. This is a quick way to remove a lot of same pen color items from a page. Erase Control Point This video will show you how to quickly erase a single pen color on your page all with one click.
Hi Floral Friend Card
Hi, Hi, Hi dear crafty friends. Melinda here with you today. Have you ever wanted to send a special someone a note just to say hi? Well here’s a card I created that would fit that bill. I started by using the hi card file set in the Craft Room. I used the DCWV Bouquet de Fleur Stack for all the patterned papers. I cut my flowers out in white cardstock.
New Document Template: 6 Photos ...
This month's template is for a 1-page layout, giving you room for 6 photos that are 3.75" x 3.75". This could easily be converted to use for a 2-page layout and 12 photos. Here are the instructions to put the Document Template file into your InVue software: Download the Document Template and save to your computer. (It is named 6-photos1.pvgt) Open the location of the downloaded file.
Spring Shaped Card Set
One of the funnest things you can make with your Pazzles Inspiration is shaped cards. In fact, they would be pretty hard to make without your Inspiration. Today I've created a set of spring shaped cards that you can make, and have on hand for your next event. Based on past experience I can tell you that giving a shaped card you've made to a non paper crafter will totally blow their mind!
Using the Engraving Tool: April ...
We are going to be learning how to use the Engraving Tool. You can use it with metal, glass and acrylic. We will show you how to get your placement correct and how to add that special touch to your project. You won't want to miss this. Join us starting Sunday at 7pm (times are USA Central, Chicago Time). If you are not sure what time that is in your location, go to the World Time Conversion site to see what time you will join us. Just go to Klo’s Classroom and click on Enter Classroom, join as a guest
InVue Software Video: Erase Control ...
The Erase Control Point allows you to erase a single control point on your image leaving a closed path. In todays video, we will show you had to quickly and easily do that. Erase Control Point This video will show you how to quickly erase a single control point on your image.
Vintage Country Birthday Banner
Belle here today sharing with you a vintage banner I made for my daughter’s 10th Birthday party last month. We decided on a blend of Wild West and Vintage Country using lace, burlap, red gingham, hay bales and plenty of Country Music! It was a great party. I knew I wanted to make a banner, and when I came across the Lucky Dip burlap pennants in my local Kaisercraft store I knew I had to have them for this very project.
Graduation Day Cutting Collection
This collection makes it easy to create the perfect card, decorate for a party, and then document the important day after the party is over. Includes scrapbook titles that can also be resized to embellish the front of cards, and all of the pieces you need to make something meaningful for the graduate in your life!
No Designer Chat
There will be no Designer Chat this evening. Thank you!
Using the Piercing Tool: April ...
We are going to be learning how to use the Piercing Tool. You can use it to add dimension to a design or to have it be the complete design. You won't want to miss this. Join us starting Sunday at 7pm (times are USA Central, Chicago Time). If you are not sure what time that is in your location, go to the World Time Conversion site to see what time you will join us. Just go to Klo’s Classroom and click on Enter Classroom, join as a guest
Bon Voyage Suitcase Card and ...
Recently, a friend of mine asked me to make a Bon Voyage banner for her. Her daughter was heading off to New Zealand to work with a medical mission for several months. This was her first child to leave home and her only daughter. You can imagine the emotions that my friend was experiencing at that time. She was proud that her daughter was ready to leave the nest but also sad that she was ready to leave the nest.
InVue Software Video-Erase Segment with ...
The Erase Segment with Closure allows you to erase a portion of your design and automatically close the paths that are left. In todays video, we will show you had to quickly and easily do that. Erase Segment with Closure This video will show you how to quickly erase a segment with closure.
Graduation Gift Card Holder and ...
Graduations are just around the corner, and what better way to surprise the graduate in your life than with a card and gift box all in one? This file was created using the matchbox file as a base. I added a section to the side which becomes the easel card sitting on top. I enlarged the file to cover my 12x12 mat so the card was a decent size. It also means that the box is large enough to hold a gift card or a jewelry box for example.
Announcing 2016-2017 Design Team Members
We are so excited to announce our Design Team for the 2016-2017 year. We had so many amazing submissions, which made our decision very difficult, but here are our returning and new Design Team Members. Join us in congratulating each of these ladies. We look so forward to them sharing their talents with each of us. Returning Design Team Members: