Making Memories

Emboss on Metal Sheets

Did you know that you can use your Slice to emboss on metal? You can now purchase metal sheets for the Slice. Wendy Anderson created this project was created using this technique.

Check out this video to learn how this is done.

Guest Designer Melinda Spinks

Today we are excited to have Melinda Spinks as the Making Memories’ guest designer. Melinda created a project using the Making Memories’ Flutter collection. Melinda explained how she created this layout.

 

I couldn't have been happier when I set eyes upon the Flutter collection from Making Memories because it was everything I love in a product. It’s whimsical, colorful, it has lots of cute critters and plenty of pieces to fussy cut and create a story-book style page.

 

To create all the little tufts of grass dotted around the round frame I hand-drew the outline onto the 'Green Floral Glitter Flutter' paper and fussy-cut each piece, time consuming but definitely worth the effort as it adds a unique touch to your layout. All the flowers have been built in layers using 'Flutter' Mixed layer die-cuts, Design Shop Spring Quotes, Design Shop Spring Bugs, Flower Clear Foil Paper and 'Animal Crackers' velvet brads and attached with varying thickness of foam adhesive. 

I was really excited to find that the canvas leaves from the Mixed Layer Die-Cuts ran straight through my little crimping machine to give them a crisp crinkle cut definition to add a bit of texture and for a bit of fun!

 

One of my favorite parts to a layout is the addition of critters, especially when I get the chance to paper pierce or hand-stitch little flight trails to add that extra bit of interest and cuteness! In this case it was paper piercing behind the little felt lady-beetles which framed the photo in a subtle way and gave the layout its finishing touch!

I would like to thank Making Memories for the opportunity to Guest Design on their blog and to share my creation with you!

Products Listing:

• MM 'Flutter' 12x12 Green Floral Glitter Flutter  Patterned Paper
• MM 'Flutter' 12x12 Word Flutter Patterned  Paper
• MM 'Flutter' 12x12 Flower Clear Foil Flutter  Patterned Paper
• MM 'Flutter' Mixed layer Die-Cuts
• MM 'Flutter' Design Shop Spring Bugs  Embellishments
• MM 'Flutter' Design Shop Spring Quotes  Embellishments
• MM 'Animal Crackers' Velvet Brads
• Other: Kraft card stock, Black Gel pen, Adhesive  Foam Tape, Glossy Accents, Chipboard Glitter Thickers, White Cotton  Thread.

 

Paper Reverie Home Decor

Making Memories’ Paper Reverie collection ships next month! I love this collection for scrapbook layouts, home décor, hair accessories, etc., etc., etc.,

Today I wanted to show you a wall hanging that I created for my office. It’s pretty to display and it allows me to add photos of the ones I love.

To create this you will need to first paint a canvas. Pick a color that matches the color pallet that you are using. Next, adhere a piece of patterned paper over the canvas. Embellish with buttons, baubles, gems, and a floret.

Visit the Making Memories’ website to see the entire Paper Reverie collection.

Chunky Necklace

The forecast today calls for rain. I guess it's inevitable that the seasons are about to change. Today I turned in my flip flops for some boots. Since fall is on my brain, I thought I would share a beautiful fall necklace that was created using Vintage Groove. It's the perfect necklace for your fall attire. 

Learn how to create this necklace with this short video. If you want a chance to win Vintage Groove, "Like" us on Facebook and make a comment. The winner will be announced tomorrow.

Free Product Friday Winner

Help us congratulate the Free Product Friday winner.

Natalie please email me at jweston@makingmemories.com so I can send your prize.

Free Product Friday - Vintage Groove

it's Free Product Friday. Do you know what that means? FREE PRODUCT!!! Ok, maybe that wasn't the best question to ask because you already know. :)

Today we are sharing a Vintage Groove jewelry kit with you. All you have to do is post a comment on our blog and let us know why you should win. Then, cross your fingers and wait for us to announce the winner on Monday.

 

Visit the Vintage Groove jewelry website to see the entire collection and to find a retailer near you.

Embroidery Hoop Decor

Hi there! Ever since I saw the embroidery hoop wall hangings floating around blog land, it’s been on my list of projects that I wanted to create! They are super cute and make a fun addition to any room in your house! I have a large empty wall right inside my front door that was the perfect space. I also made mine into bulletin boards so I could hang fun things on them -- pictures, cards, announcements and other cute little paper embellishments.

To decorate some of the hoops I used a lot of little pieces from my favorite Making Memories line – Vintage Findings. Then I also cut out some shapes with my Slice and the new Hands Free Attachment (which is the BEST by the way!). Here’s a list of the shapes and which design cards I used: H – Spring Design Card, Butterflies – Just Chillin’ Teen and Vintage Findings, Bird – Findings, Banner – Findings, Labels – Findings

If you want to see a step by step tutorial on creating the actual fabric hoops, you can visit my blog here.

Have fun creating your own wall hangings! It’s definitely a project that I am glad I finally made time for!
Maggie Holmes

 

Guest Designer Katrina Hunt

Today Katrina Hunt is Making Memories' guest designer.

I am so excited to be creating for the Making Memories Blog and sharing my projects with everyone. I hope you enjoy what I have created with Making Memoreis' Just Chillin’ Girl Collection and my Slice, which I absolutely LOVE!. The little machine packs a powerful punch!  

See that cloud at the top in the corner and then the butterfly at the bottom. Those were created with the Slice from Shrinky Dink film!! How cool is that?! I cut both images at 4 inches and then stamped on the film before shrinking with solvent ink. I did discover that the clear film cuts easier than the bright white. And I did cut the image a couple of times before moving my machine, just to make sure the cut went completely thru since the film is slightly thicker.

When I was making the flowers I decided that I wanted some flowers to look like those rose type flowers that are all the rage right now….so I went to work trying to figure out how to do them! I first cut from the Basics 1 design card two of the flowers that have the open center, glued them back to back (I had cut single sided paper), cut one side (between the petals) completely to the center and started rolling it on itself, let up a little tension and glued at the end. Then I decided I wanted to play with some fabric, since I found some that matched the papers almost perfectly! I used the Slice fusible web to attach to my fabric and then the Slice spray adhesive to tack it to my Slice Hands Free mat before cutting. Remember that you cut with the fabric face down on the mat. I cut out two striped flowers and did the same as above. I added some memory thread to the middle for some detail. The other flower was cut out twice from the Wedding card and sizes from 1-3 inches. I then used fabric stiffener to make it hold it’s shape and then put the paper flower in the middle of this.

Then my creative mojo was flowing, so I created an easel card using the Home Sweet Home design card. If you do a search on the internet for directions, easel cards are really easy to create. And they look so pretty sitting around!

Layout Supplies:

Just Chillin’ Collection

Slice Hands Free Kit, Slice fusible web, Slice spray adhesive

Slice Design Cards:

-Funkadelic (all lettering/fabric letters use Mirror))

-Remember This (Cloud, Flower Striped and Pink Paper)

-Wedding Card (Flower Polka Dot)

-Studio Essentials (tag)

(other supplies: Cat’s Eye inks, Scotch Adhesive, Unity Stamps, Glue Dots, Twine, Fabri- Tac )

Card Supplies:

Just Chillin’ Collection

Slice  Home Sweet Home design card

(other supplies: Cat’s Eye Inks, Scotch Adhesive, Sharpie Pen, DMC floss, Embossing Power, generic ribbon)

 

Thank you for taking the time to look at my projects and thank you to Making Memories for giving me this opportunity! Have a Scrappy Kinda Day!!

Katrina

Je t'Adore Trims

Making Memories' Je t'Adore trims are my FAVORITE. I love them for scrapbooking, but I also love them for a hundred other things that you can use them for. I used these flower trims to embellish a t-shirt. This is an inexpensive way to give your old clothes a new twist.

Making Memories' Je t'Adore collection ships in December. Look for more previews and inspiration to come.

We have a Free Product Friday winner. Help us congratulate Sara.
Sara email me at jweston@makingmemories.com so we can send your prize.