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Sketch Along Tuesdays Sketch #29

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

We have another great sketch for you today, designed by Karin:


Let's see what the DT has created using Karin's sketch.





We would like to Welcome The Paper Bakery as our sponsor for this challenge.
Have you heard of The Paper Bakery? If not, you are missing out! The Paper Bakery Kit Club offers unique Project Kits that can be completed in a snap with the detailed, colored instructions that are included in each kit. The Owner and Designer, Sarah Hill, offers an array of projects from mini albums to banners for your home. Along with the Project Kit, The Paper Bakery Kit Club also offers a fabulous Add-On kit that coordinates with the Project Kit. Make sure to visit the Blog for fun scrappy ideas, the Gallery for some inspiration, and the Kit Club to Join today!!
 
Blog: http://sarahspaperbakery.blogspot.com/
 
Gallery: http://sarahspaperbakery-gallery.blogspot.com/
 
Kit Club: http://sarahspaperbakery-monthlykitclub.blogspot.com/

The Paper Bakery will award  $20 off ANY purchase or First Month's subscription price to the winner of our challenge. 

All you have to do to win is play along!
You have until noon (est) Sunday, December 11th to link up your project.
We will randomly select one winner from all of the eligible entries!  Due to the high cost of shipping internationally,if the winner of this sketch challenge is international, they will be responsible for shipping costs.  We ask that you link a new creation, no back linking please! But you have to play to win!

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Sketch Along Tuesdays Sketch #28 Top 3 & Winner

Monday, November 28, 2011

We want to thank everyone who had a chance to play along with our sketch challenge.  

The Top 3 are . . . 



Congrats ladies!  If you would like the Top 3 blinkie for your blog please email Debbie at mdjsburns@aol.com.

We would like to thank Vintage Street Market for sponsoring our challenge with this wonderful prize:
 and the winner is:


Congrats Patrice!  Please email Debbie at mdjsburns@aol.com with your mailing information.  You have 7 days to claim your prize.

            Don't forget to check back tomorrow for our new sketch challenge!

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Metal Board Tutorial by Roberta

Sunday, November 27, 2011




I often have receipts, mail, coupons, etc...that I place on our kitchen counter for my husband to take to work, or that I need to remember to take with me on errands on any given day. I detest clutter, and having these lying all around on my workspace was often confusing! I needed somewhere to put them, instead of the refrigerator door, as my hubby often didn't see them - so...my METAL project was born out of my need for practical organization and my love for crafting! I hope you can use this tutorial for your own personal magnetic reminder board, and I'll list some other uses at the end of my post!

So let's get started! First, you will need to locate a piece of galvanized sheet metal! These can be found at your local Sheet Metal Shop, or Heating and Cooling company! Check the Yellow Pages of your local phone directory if you don't already have a company you regularly use! **Just stop by and ask for a piece of scrap sheet metal cut to the size you need, in my case: almost 12 in x 12 in! (YOU WILL ALSO NEED 3-6 small pieces of scrap metal to m ake your decorative metal magnets! These should be 1-3 inches in size, either square or rectangle. Mine were just randomly cut at the metal shop from another scrap in the heap!) Mine are pictured a little further down with the re-purposed magnets I pried out of some old magnetic clips I had.

*They will likely just give it to you for free, or charge you a very minimal price! (My husband and I own a family heating and air, custom metal duct business, so my scrap was free!) And if you agree to mention the business on your blog or to those who see your project, they may give it to you for free as well! :)
You will also need a 12in x 12in square picture frame; I had a white, wood frame on hand which coordinated with my kitchen trim.

Tools & Supplies you will need:

Self-Healing mat, 12 in paper trimmer, scissors, Xacto knife, metal/acrylic cutting ruler, sanding block, and corner rounder.

Pictured are the various adhesives I used: ATG Tape Runner, Tombow Permanant, Xyron 150 Sticker Maker and CTMH Liquid Glass.

You will also need several (3-6) small scraps of metal to make your magnets, and the same number of STRONG magnet pieces!
**The thin magnetic sheets, strips and coils are not strong enough to hold through several sheets of paper and cardstock! (I repurposed several strong, round magnets out of some old magnetic clips I had.)
You will also need Mod Podge, a craft sponge, and a rubber brayer to adhere the first layer of cardstock to the sheet of metal.

Here is photo collage of the embellishments I used on my project, and the Prima Valentine stem
I also used 1 piece of solid 12in x 12in cardstock, and portions of 3 coordinating patterned papers.

Now we can start constructing our Magnet Reminder Board!

1. Adhere base cardstock to clean sheet metal with a thick layer of Mod Podge using a sponge. Apply Mod Podge in sections, and smooth each section with your Speedball rubber brayer or similar tool.

2. Place the sheet metal face down between to flat, firm surfaces, and place a weighted object on top of your "metal sandwich" to help keep the cardstock smooth. Set this aside to dry.


3. Now, position your Prima multi-flower stem onto your frame, and adhere is with generous strips of clear Liquid Glass adhesive. Hold in place for a few minutes, and set aside to dry.

4. Next, let's construct the small metal-based magnets you will need to hold items onto your board! **These also serve as part of the decoration/embellishment on your board without taking up space! Run your small metal pieces through a Xyron sticker maker 150 loaded with permanant adhesive.

Cover the sticky side of your metal pieces with paper of your choice, and then trim off the excess using your Xacto knife, self-healing mat, and firm craft ruler.
Next, adhere your strong magnets to the raw metal side of your magnets with clear Liquid Glass adhesive, and be generous! Mine oozed around the sides of the magnet a little. Set these aside to dry, as you will be embellishing these last. (This photo shows mine face down with embellishments.)
5. Now it's time to trim any excess cardstock from your now dry metal sheet with your Xacto knife, ruler and self-healing mat.

6. Next, trim your first, second and third patterned papers to the desired size and shape, and adhere them to the solid cardstock!

I used my ATG for larger areas on the backs of my papers, and then went around very close on all paper edges with my Tombow adhesive runner. I have better control with a smaller tape runner, personally.

Here is the beginning of your Magnetic Reminder Board!

For one of my patterned papers, I wanted a distressed look, and to take out some of the brightness of the green of the paper, so I did some heavy sanding all over with my 3m sanding block.

This photo shows "before" I sanded.
And here is the "after" effect!

For the Bandana patterned piece, I used the corner rounder for some interest on 2 of the corners.


Next, I ran lengths of ribbon and ric rac through my Xyron sticker maker 150, and positioned those onto my sheet metal.
I also tied a length of white tulle around the frame and flower stem in an upside-down bow, and it needed no adhesive.
7. Last, flip over your dry magnets, and embellish as you desire! I used some Prima and Recollections paper flowers, and cut golden pom poms off of trim and edhered them with Liquid Glass adhesive. I also added a few of these onto the frame as if they were part of my flowered stem!


8. Last - place your new magnetic memory board into your frame, replace the backing, and you are all done! Voila!

*I think these would make great baby gifts if made in coordinating nursey colors for a new mom! She could place photos, keepsakes like hospital bracelets, etc...on her board to display temporarily, and then later scrapbook them! Appointment reminder cards are also great to display, too! This could also be a sesaonal/holiday decoration! Just decorate as many sheets of metal as you like, and switch them out in the frame as seasons and holidays change!

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Fabulous Friday Challenge - Metal

Friday, November 25, 2011

In the states, today is a huge shopping day! Hopefully you were able to stock up on some great crafting supplies at great prizes! Now that you have refilled your supplies, we would love to see you play along with us! Our challenge this week is to use metal on your card, layout or project! Anything goes as long as it is metal! Here is what our design team has created for your inspiration.....

Becky



Erin created a faux metal frame for the picture.







Come back Sunday to see how Roberta made this great Metal Board.





Andrea

Debbie B.



Cool stuff huh?! By playing along you have a chance to win a prize! We would like to welcome back
One Stop Card Crafts as this week's sponsor!



At One Stop Card Crafts we have a big range of ever changing discount making and card making craft supplies. We are always adding to our range of craft supplies which are ideal for making handmade greeting cards, do-it-yourself invitations scrapbook pages, altered items and much more.


Our card making craft supplies include free UK postage, our popular discount scheme and quick service means our customers keep coming back for more.


Our prices are very competitive and this & makes us an ideal place to buy your card making supplies online. Some of our new products include Petaloo flower layers, Ranger Glitter Glue and Martha Stewart Punches.


Here is what you can win by playing along this week....


You can visit the One Stop Card Craft's store by clicking HERE!
We would love to see what you can do with our metal challenge!  Have fun and be sure to share your creations with us for a chance to win this week's prize!

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