How to use the i-rock tool

Ready for another portable, affordable, cordless, safe and convenient tool? Its the i-rock tool by Imaginisce.





This tool is battery operated and runs on 3 AA batteries. It heats up at the press of a safety switch button to set gems, rhinestones and studs on various items like your scrapbook pages, clothes, purses, furniture, wood, shoes, hat, jeans and hairbow to create a dazzling and blingy effect.

It costs around $20 (depending on where you buy it from) and the accessories are sold separately.

If you dont want to purchase a tool there is another option for you. Its the Glossy accents which costs around $7.50. Its a very strong adhesive and dries very quickly and you just need a drop to set in your gems, rhinestones and pearls. You can also use it on top of chipboards and pictures to add a 3-dimensional effect and also to magnify and glossify your projects.




Happy Scrapping!

How to use the i-magicut ribbon cutter

Whats with ribbons and me? I found a very safe, convenient and portable new tool called the i-magicut ribbon cutter. Basically it is a ribbon cutter and sealer. It perfectly cuts and seals the ribbons so that there is no fray or threads hanging loose from your ribbon. Its runs on 4 AA batteries and priced about $20 and does its job in less then 5 seconds. Easy!

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How to use the Prima Scrapbook Distressing Tool

I found an interesting scrapbooking tool called the distressing tool which has the features to do 5 jobs at one go.  It has an ergonomic handle and has a rub on tip, fine and rough surface which acts like a sandpaper, a metal distressing brush, an edge scraper and a bone folder. It costs about $15 and can be used on cardstock, paper, textiles, plastic and wood. Take a look at the video and you will understand what I mean.

Happy Scrapping!

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How to make a clover bow

I just received a promotional email from Lincraft selling the clover bow maker. Eventhough I have been doing scrapbooking I have never heard of a clover bow maker. Hmm..It comes in 3 different sizes and the small one is priced at $8.99, the medium $9.99 and the large $12.99.



I am not really sure how to create a clover bow with these templates and am sure there are others who have not seen it either. I checked a few you tube videos and came up with this easy tutorial:-



The end result is so pretty and beautiful for embellishing your cards or gifts or as a hair accessory.








Happy Scrapping!

How to tie a ribbon

Ribbons are such a decorative fabric which can be used to tie your hair, wrap a gift or for your layouts in scrapbooking. They come in various colours and fabrics from satin, velvet, organza, metalics, gross grains, nylon and rayon. They are printed, woven, braided, patterned, adorned with embroidery and decorated with pearls or sequins and edged with metal.

organza

satin

ric-rac

silk

metallics

gross grains

I am not an expert in tying ribbons but after watching a few useful videos I am finally getting there. This are a few videos that is very easy to follow:-







I have a collection of ribbons for my projects and was wondering how to store this ribbons for easy access without getting it all messed up. I found this video which uses a clear plastic organizer. I have been using this organizer for my costume jewellery but didnt get the idea of storing ribbons. Thanks to you tube.




Now I will show you some cards done by various talented scrappers online:-






Happy Scrapping!

Cutting Mat and Craft Knife

A cutting mat is an essential tool for scrapbooking. It is a self-healing, PVC surface,non-slip bottom with one inch grid pattern for accuracy cutting.

Self healing? Yes! No matter how many times you cut your papers with the craft knife the mat looks good as new with some scratch lines. It varies in colour, design and features and the prices can range from $20 onwards.The mat that I have is a Fiskars two sided craft mat with the front side self healing and the reverse side as a durable working surface which is basically good enough for scrapbooking. There is also a magnetic cutting mat with a magnetic ruler made by WeRMemory Keepers which makes it easy to get a precise measuring.




You need a craft knife to work on the cutting mat. It is a single sharp bladed knife ideal for paper crafts and plastic. You cant sharpen the blade instead you have to replace the blade. You usually get an extra blade when you purchase one. Please be extra caution with the blades and also not to expose it to substances that will corrode the blade.







Happy Scrapping!

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How to use the Circle Cutter

I bought a circle cutter from Paper Artsy to create some dimension for my cards and scrapbook pages. It was fun using it to cut out perfect circles anytime from all sorts of papers. You can even cut out circles from your favourite photos to suit your layout.

Please use a self healing cutting mat or glass mat when you cut out the circles and please be careful when you take the blade in and out.

I have a video showing how to use the circle cutter from Martha Stewart Crafts: http://youtu.be/42H8dGkeaJc






You can use this circles to create beautiful cards, banners, flag, ornament and labels. Look at the pictures below created by talented scrappers online:-





If this isnt working for you try the Martha Stewarts's Large Circle Cutter:-




What about the EK Success Circle Cutter? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYeG5CIRqMA





http://www.scrapdragon.com.au/p/1111404/martha-stewart-circle-cutter---makes-perfect-circles.html


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/like/171327101639?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=107

Happy Scrapping!

How to use the Bigshot?

I was browsing through the lincraft catalogue and saw the Sizzix Bigshot machine selling for $99 which is the cheapest compared to any other online selling sites. As my birthday happens to be in October when I got the catalogue I told my husband what I wanted for my birthday present and I got it. Yippee!

Do you know what is a Bigshot machine? It works the same way as the Cuttlebug. So what is a Cuttlebug? Both these machines are a die cutting and embossing machine only different shape and size.

Cuttlebug



Bigshot

I will put up a link to a you tube video showing how to use the Bigshot machine:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbOcziIb-sk

In order to use this machine you need embossing folders and die cuts to run through the machine by rolling the handle with your hand (no electricity involved) to create a raised pattern on your cardstock or paper. The embossing folders comes in various designs for eg. polka dots, swirls, birds, snowflakes etc.







After running through the machine with this embossing folders you can make beautiful cards which looks like this made by scrappers online:-




Arnt they pretty?

All about Valentine's Day

Image via Wikipedia

Valentine's Day is a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers and sending greeting cards. Since the 19th century handwritten valentines has given way to factory produced greeting cards and has become more commercialised.

In the second half of the 20th century, the practice of exchanging cards was extended to gifts which includes roses and chocolates packed in a red satin, heart-shaped box andteddy bears and the diamond industry began to promote Valentine's Day as an occasion for giving jewelry.

The rise of internet popularity created new traditions with millions of people using digital means of creating and sending Valentine's Day greeting messages such as e-cards, love coupons or printable greeting cards. Do you know that an estimated 15 million e-valentines were sent in 2010 and an estimated 1 billion valentines are mailed every year?

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Happy Valentine's Day

Now that Christmas Day and New Year's Day is over and putting on weight with all the delicious food from home and from visiting friends it doesnt end there does it? Here comes Valentine's Day not far from now. With that in mind and with some inspiration I made a Valentine's Day card.

Loved the way it turned out!

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