CARD CANDI 2013

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HOW TO USE SHRINK PLASTIC

Thanks to Ideas Magazine LINK HEREthat was on Expresso Breakfast TV3 this morning showing us the wonders of Shrink Plastic

Materials

• pictures to trace
• one sheet of shrink plastic
• large circle punch (or use scissors)
• craft punch and hammer
• permanent marker
• masking tape
• firm cardboard
• fine-grit sandpaper
 
Step-by-step
 

Sand the shrink plastic lightly to prepare it – first in a horizontal direction and then vertical. We used very fine sandpaper.
 
Punch a circle out of the plastic, about double the size of the button you want to make (the plastic shrinks by about half when it is baked).
 
Stick the circle with the roughened side facing upwards over the picture that you want to use for the design for your button. We used sheet music. Trace the design onto the plastic with your marking pen.
 
Punch the buttonholes: First punch out a paper circle in the same size, fold it in quarters and then unfold the last fold. Punch a hole in the middle of the foldline. Open up the circle completely - you now have a template for the buttonholes.
 
Place the plastic circle on the piece of cardboard and bake it for 3-5 minutes in an oven preheated to 170°C. NOTE Do not place the plastic directly onto a baking tray.
 
The plastic will start to shrink and will contort and twist in the oven. Leave it in the oven until it lies flat again and has shrunk by half. Remove and leave to cool.

POLY SHRINK PLASTIC

Hello to all our followers,

Poly Shrink Plastic was used by Ciskia Hanekom, and she made these adorable buttons to put on a cardigan.

"IDEAS MAGAZINE / IDEES TYDSKRIF
               SEPTEMBER 2013 ISSUE
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Article on making buttons with Poly Shrink Plastic in the latest Ideas Magazine.
Please note this magazine is available in english and africaans

THANK YOU

Hello to all my followers,

This card I made keeping in mind to say thank you to all my followers who pop in regular to have a look at our blog. Oh please, do leave a comment, as I would value feed back !!!

The card is one of my famous "Keep It Simple" card that one puts quick together.

The backing mat is a Spellbinder Die Labels 3 (S4-189) and put through the Cuttlebug with the "Swiss Dots" embossing folder. The green circle is cut on the Cricut machine, and the resin rose from the ABC Resin collection.

The resin rose close up. This was black and hand painted.

BAKERS TWINE FLOWER

WOW no wonder it is getting cold here, I have made another card....lol

Must be getting my mojo back yippy.

The flower I made using Spellbinder S5-143

Centered it with some Flax Bakers Twine and added a couple of acrylic rhinestones

The leave, cream and grey card was cut on the Cricut machine.

the silver borders is peel offs left over from between a border.

Wising you all well, till next time !! Charlie

DAY WITH THE SILHOUETTES CAMEO

Hello all,

Today is the day I can really feel we have winter here in Pretoria. Sun is playing hide an seek above the clouds and the wind is chilly outside.

The Silhouettes Cameo sure is a learning curve to the Cricut Machine ... lol
Or is it that I am just aging and the brain is not taking things in quick enough to my liking :-)
So taking it one step at a time from a very sticky mat, frustrations and wow even cutting the top of the mat. Oh well at least did get 2 items cut, which I'm proud to show he he

The first card is a gatefold heart card, my first and had to add some gems and ribbon. On the card for inside, peel-off border was added to stand out.

My second card was also a nice cut out square card. I used blue card stock to practice, but then coloured it in with some markers and added once again some gems (sorry just love bling !)

FATHER'S DAY

Hello to all my peeps,

Thanks for visiting my blog, even though I have been so silent. Well at long last got some crafting time !!

This Fathersday card was a image I stamped years ago and just laying in my stash to be used. A friend had it specially made for her, so felt very honored to be able to use it. Thanks Lenore :-)

I nearly did colour the stamp in, but my 6th sense told me to make it a silhouette. To add some bling I used dots form the peel-offs I have.

I also made a Afrikaans card for a friend here in South Africa with just the silhouette. This rubber stamp is from my long time stash  

To brighten this card I used some Card Candi on the corners.

Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead.

ABC CRAFTS

a BIG HI to all my followers,

My apologies for not posting much the last month.
My chair though it had enough of me sliding over the floor from table to pc the last couple of years, and just collapsed in two. Well ended up all browsed and sore, but hey thanks to the Lord, up and about again. Now for all the catching up..... oh dear

This card was quickly done on glossy white cardstock. I used Momento markers direct on the rubber stamp and then stamped it on the glossy card. The best way to get a clear impression is to stand when stamping on glossy card.

Thank for popping around, enjoy your weekend

The monthly special is up on http://abccrafts.weebly.com/

FLOWER CARD

Card side is 14 x 14cm
This flower card was cut on the Cricut, after designing it on the Gypsy.
It has a round window in front. I cut it twice on Cutmates Roquefort
I wanted a layered flower look

As this is my first time making this card, I decided to make a shadow box.
Stars was some I had in my stash, and some red card candi just completed the look

This is the left inside and as you can see the layered look is stunning :-)
The shadow box was made between the 2 layers underneath the cup cake.
Cup cake was cut out on Cricut a while ago, and thought it is just right for a birthday!

The right inside of the card I used double side tape and some loose glitter powder.
The sentiment (a gift from a friend) was glued on top of the glitter with leaves.

THANK YOU

Thank you to the ladies that did pop into and left a comment on "THANK YOU STASH"
My apologies for not posting earlier, was abit out of action from a fall, but well on the way to recovery.

Parcels will be going out this week, so...... surprises are on the way!!!!
I have decided to say thank you to 3 ladies, so keep watching your post box.