Making envelopes for 4x4 cards

Hello all - as promised here is the uploaded video for making envelopes for 4x4 cards made in the last video.  This set of instructions will require the following tools:

1. A piece of paper 8.5x11 or 12x12.  The paper can be copy/printer paper, card stock, designer series paper, butcher paper, newspaper etc.  you can use printed paper, but you will have to use labels to mail it.

2. paper trimmer

3. score board

4. adhesive

I will make another video on how to make envelopes without a score board.  Enjoy!

4 note cards out of 1 piece of cardstock

Since creating gifts for the JW International Convention I have been spending more time on paper crafting.  My latest obsession is card making.  This craft can get expensive but can be done economically and fun. I have created my first YouTube video! yeah me! and i am just all excited.  For this project you will need the following

• 1 12x12 sheet of card stock - you can buy a pack or just a few sheets in the single sheet paper sections of michaels, joann's and hobby lobby.
• 1 background stamp.  My butterfly or moth not sure which one, came from Michaels $1 bin.  It is perfect for these 4x4 cards
• 1 or more Ink pads in your favorite color to stamp your card.  You can also buy StudioG INK from the $1 bin at Michaels, Joann & Walmart.  StudioG Inks take time to dry, so don't load up your stamp with too much ink
• A Paper trimmer or ruler & scissors.

Puzzles for the delegates

I made these jigsaw puzzles with simple tools.  1st i created a template in powerpoint.  The puzzles are small 5.5 x 8.25.  Supplies needed:

1. Blank Puzzle Piece.  I purchased 12 for very cheap here
Rectangle Blank Puzzle (12-pack) Instructional Fair            http://smile.amazon.com/dp/0742403920/ref=cm_sw_r_pi_dp_BZ6Ntb0AGFFZXC2P

2. The Template located HERE

3. Iron on transfer - I paid $4.00 with my 40% off coupon from Hobby Lobby - you could also go to Joann or Michaels

4. An Iron with a high cotton setting.  Do not set it to the max as it will burn the transfer.  My iron went from 1 - 6, and i used an old cheap iron, i set it on 5 and ironed on the transfer in a hard circular motion for about 45 - 60 seconds

5. a hard surface and something to protect our surface.

6. One Spay Can of Mod Podge Super Hi-Shine Clear Acrylic Sealer - Spray 3 coats let the spray dry in-between coats

And Viola that's it.  It's pretty easy and a fun project.  Turn on some kingdom melodies and have the girls over or kids and have a good time!

The lost art of tailoring

While browsing Victoria blog (tenthousandsewinghours.blogspot.com). I ran across an article about gentleman Jim. He is a master tailor currently located in savanna Georgia. While browsing I am certainly excited about picking up some of his fabulous tips. He happens to be doing a give away for a two disk set of his tailoring techniques DVD. You have to check it out. Follow the link to gentleman Jim. http://finetailoringbyjim.blogspot.com/

Vogue 1245

Vogue 1245 is my latest project. In a nutshell this is a time consuming blouse. Although flattering on , its very time consuming.   There is a lot of narrow hemming and French seams. The ties take forever and honestly there are no shortcuts. I tried. I made the blouse out of chiffon I had in my stash. There is a very slight sheen almost like silk. It's very pretty. I lined it with grey georgette. Makes for a nice blouse.