Hobbies and Crafts

Now that sounds vert interesting Jill, any chance of a pic I will send you my e-mail addy , or maybe Ann would like to see them...btw, could you tell me if you had any problems with any dies in the Big shot which has just arrived
as I type..... but off to get my hair done so will give it a go when i get back....

love Jean xx

Morning everyone:)

Jill...what have you just ordered?? Your project now sounds interesting too:)

JustJean....ooo bet you can't wait, enjoy:)

There is another Bookmark l downloaded, but its not video. It could also be adapted to a card or tag etc:). l've made a couple just practicing:)

Will find the link.

jude x

Here it is...check this site out, scroll down for bookmarks, they have a heart shape in the middle:) some other lovely ideas too:)

http://mmmcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/p/free-tutorials.html

jude x

Nice site Jude, the cushions are lovely and all the ideas are great, reading her faith add was very much like mine and Jeffs, and the verse that was on the side is a favourite of mine too.....thanks for sharing Jude, havent opened my new toy yet, hair do... so after lunch I shall have a olay....hope all is well with you and your family ....
love Jean xx

Just checked that out and the book marks are cute too. But Jude, did you see the puppy ears card? I don't really have anyone to make it for but thought of your grandson, it is really lovely for a little one.

Oops, should of put tongue thingys :-D :-D
I buy paper mache frames then these can be painted with acrylics then stamped , embellished how ever you want, get 8 for about £9 and I think Hobby Craft do them as well.
Jean, just been cutting memory and cheery Lyn dies in Big shot and CB and no problems, I sometimes add an envelope as a shim and did buy the solo thin die adaptor which helps. Not tried my thick Tattered Floral die yet but will try it later and see how it cuts, it should be ok.
So far have made 8 cards this morning as need plenty for the weekend and about to cut some designs from Cardmaking Paradise as they always go well.

xx Jill

Jill, With the cuttlebug plates B have you ever tried reversing them as I have seen advised on line? They do buckle a lot so if they could be flattend a bit by reversing I might not have to get new ones yet.

YEEEEEEE love it, love it. I have cut all my dies, memory box, cheery lyn, sizzex, x cut, new tonic one, marrianne,spellbinders, and only had to turn one to cut again a cheery lynn , I also used greaseproof paper for the first time , works a treat, releases the dies easily and some of the bits fall out too....At first I tightened the handle too much and it was hard to turn , but its fine now... trying the embossing next , I cut out the middle of some fancy cards and it was great....well pleased... plates mark easily
but all the perspex ones do....so Jill you are off the hook....lol...if you get any more ideas please share them with us.....
love Jeanxxx :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

Ann, I always reverse but do cut down the green self heal cutting mats and use them as well. With all the cutting I do for classes I do get through a lot. Once they really start to bend then its not long before they crack, I always keep spare good ones for embossing as otherwise you get extra marks you don't want. Plus always add a thin layer of card over some of my matting dies so they don.t have bits from the scratched B plate making a mess on them.
Jean, glad you love it . again try using some old green cutting mats as the top plate . I use tumble dryer sheets to rub over the dies before using.

:-)

xx Jill

What a good idea Jill, I have an old green one I can use, and I shall try the tumble dryer sheets...thank you....do you know if the large dies will go through the machine? I bought some ready cut very big die shapes and love them but I would rather have my own , I think they are the grand calibra ones...
I must say I am very pleased with it so far, pity it doesnt fold up to store away when not in use....I was pleasently surprised how easy the memory dies cut...
I can see I will never slow down as I intended to do...
love Jean xx.

Thanks Jill, I will try those tips Must get some tumble drier sheets to try that too.

Jean, now stop cutting and put them om some cards Lol!!!!

Jean, Those big ones for the Calibra will not go through the Big Shot :-(

Had a good craft club last night and every did a great job on their frames then finished off putting together and using colour on some quick cards I had ready stamped an image onto.

Hope you are all have a good crafty week.

xx Jill

Another interesting link/video...not cards but interesting:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=yh27LHYWwtk&NR=1


seen some bits like these in shops priced at £25 and up!!!!!

jude :-) ;-)

Thats a shame, Jill I will have to buy them ready done, I put the machine away for a while , so havent tried the green mat , but it seems a really good idea....

Jude I saw the video some time ago and thought what a great idea thanks for finding all these great videos, I look at the cardmaking ones, but always nice to see some others... hope you are ok.
love Jean xx
Ann lovely card many thanks.... xxx

You are welcome Jean. Did you get it today, I posted it 2nd class I am sure it was yesterday. Goodness!!

Made 11 Christmas cards today, quite simple ones really using toppers and backing them. Have to make quite a few simple ones with so many to make.

Ann, the cards with the centre cut out that you liked, well I have done one so I will send yo a pic see what you think , just a bit of acetate to put on ,
have you taken any pics of the cards , I am looking for new Ideas...lol....
love Jean xx

Jean it has been too dark today to take photos but I will try as soon as the weather improves.

I managed to do some stamping and enjoyed it... I have loads of stamps, and came across some christmas ones , so that was handy.....still doing christmas cards, nearly done though....btw your cards were great Ann, some good ideas...
keep crafting everyone.....
love Jean xx

Good morning to you all. I must really start with a few Christmas cards but have been so busy with everyday cards. Had a brilliant morning Saturday and my card stock now very depleted so trying to catch up as have another card request for a local shop.
There is a great demand for everything hand crafted on the Island and after all our years in France, its lovely to meet lots of crafty people. I still miss my groups in France but after only 8 months my crafting has taken off tenfold.
Ann, could you please send me your link to your craft blog as since moving and a different PC, I seem to be unable to find it.

x Jill

It is great for you Jill that there is so much interest on the Island, especially if it means a bit of money in your pocket while enjoying it!

I have PMd you re the blog.

Jean well done for re-finding your stamping. The cards you sent look great I will ry and put a couple on the blog to see if it will still accept more. :-)