birthday slider card.

i used the party hearty stamp set for this card--the 2nd one of 5 for my fancy schmancy card class coming up april 24. can you see the glitter sprinkles on the cupcake? this is the card closed...

...and here it is after "sliding" up. super cute, huh? Ü

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birdie easel card.

this card was sooo fun to make! it is the first card of 5 for my fancy schmancy card class coming up april 24.

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fancy schmancy card class.

these are the cards included in my new class--the fancy shmancy card class. it will be $10 for 5 cards. each card will feature a "fancy fold" or technique. keep checking back during the week for close ups of each of the cards.

the class will be held april 24 from either 3-5 pm or 7-9. if you're not in the area or unable to attend that day, you may purchase the kit, complete with instructions, for $10 + $5 shipping. just e-mail me at carmichael18athotmaildotcom by april 15th. Ü

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march club project.

i made another of these cute boxes for the club project this month. love, love, love the sweet pea felt! i will definitely be purchasing more of that before it is gone! Ü

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big shot projects by stampin' up! part v.

quilt square.

Accessories

Sizzix Big Shot

5-Point 3D Star Bigz die

Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die

Background fabric (two 10" x 10" squares)

10" x 10" square 100% cotton batting

Ric-rac (6")

Sewing machine and thread

Instructions

Die cut four pieces of fabric using Big Shot and 5-Point 3D Star Bigz die. Round off hard edges.

Die cut two large scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die.

Die cut one small scallop circle using Big Shot and Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die.

Insert cotton batting between two squares of background fabric and sew together using sewing machine and thread.

Sew four flower petals (from 5-Point 3D Star Bigz die) to square. Fold large scallop circle in half and adhere to bottom of flower petals.

Fold small scallop circle in half, then fold over part way to create one gather. Adhere to bottom of flower using sewing machine and thread.

Adhere ric-rac stem to square using sewing machine and thread.

Create leaf by cutting large scallop circle in half, then folding inner edge, and sewing each half on square.

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big shot projects by stampin' up! part iv

onesie

Accessories

Pretty in Pink taffeta ribbon

Sizzix Big Shot

Pennant Bigz XL die

Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die

1" wide elastic

Sewing machine and thread

Baby onesie

Fabric

Instructions



Die cut 12 pennants using Big Shot and Pennant Bigz XL die. Gather and adhere to 1" elastic using sewing machine and thread.

Die cut seven small scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die. Fold over five scallops and adhere to collar of onesie using sewing machine and thread.

Die cut 10 small scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die. Gather the circles across three of the scallops on the same double-thread. Tie off.

To create ribbon flowerette, tie a knot in the end of Pretty in Pink taffeta ribbon, then tie a new knot every three inches. Gather the ribbon in between each knot.

Adhere ribbon to flower, then sew entire piece to onesie.

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big shot projects by stampin' up! part iii

memory board.

Accessories

Soft Suede polka dot grosgrain ribbon

Linen thread

5/8" Jumbo brads

Sizzix Big Shot

Lattice Bigz die

Beautiful Butterflies Bigz die

18" x 18" artist canvas

Background fabric (2/3 yard)

Push pins

Thumbtacks

Instructions

Adhere background fabric to canvas.

Die cut lattice shapes from fabric using Big Shot and Lattice Bigz die. Adhere to fabric in rows.

Adhere Soft Suede polka dot grosgrain ribbon to fabric in crisscross pattern. Attach 5/8" Jumbo brads where ribbon intersects. Adhere Soft Suede polka dot grosgrain ribbon around outside edges of canvas.

Die cut six large and six small butterflies using Big Shot and Beautiful Butterflies Bigz die. Create double-sided butterflies by adhering butterflies together, resulting in three large and three small double-sided butterflies. Tie linen thread around the middle leaving two long ends for antennae. Attach butterflies to canvas using push pins.Pin It

big shot projects by stampin' up! part ii

headband.

accessories:

Corduroy button

Sizzix Big Shot

Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die

Fabric

Needle and thread

Headband

Instructions

Die cut 10 large scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circles #2 Bigz die. Cut off eight of the scallops from each scallop circle. Gather together across the flat side about 1/4" from edge, gathering all 10 circles on the same double-thread. Tie off.

Die cut eight small scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circles #2 Bigz die. Gather the circles across three of the scallops on the same double-thread. Tie off.

Die cut four small scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circles #2 Bigz die. Fold circles in half, then in half again. Gather together across the bottom, gathering all four circles on the same double-thread. Tie off.

Layer scallop circles and sew together.

Attach Corduroy button through center.

Die cut small scallop circle using Big Shot and Scallop Circles #2 Bigz die. Adhere to bottom of layered fabric pieces.

Cut two strips of fabric and adhere over headband to secure scallop circle flower to headband.







 

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big shot projects by stampin' up! part i

Ponytail Holder.

accessories used:
Corduroy button

Sizzix Big Shot

Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die

Fabric

Needle and thread

Ponytail elastic

Instructions



Die cut 10 large scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circles #2 Bigz die. Cut off eight of the scallops from each scallop circle. Gather together across the flat side about 1/4" from edge, gathering all ten circles on the same double-thread. Tie off.

Die cut 10 small scallop circles using Big Shot and Scallop Circles #2 Bigz die. Gather the circles across three of the scallops on the same double-thread. Tie off.

To cover Corduroy button, die cut a small scallop circle, then cut off all scallops. Gather the fabric around the edge, place button in the middle, then gather up threads and tie off.

Attach ponytail elastic to back, then sew through all layers of fabric (including fabric around button), so fabric layers are connected to elastic.Pin It