Use your stash to make a Multi Media page.

Hello Bloglanders

And as promised .................................. my second tutorial for the week!!. A while ago a friend asked me to teach a Multi Media class and I had to take some pictures for the hand-outs. So, I'm sharing my process with you!!

Make a Multi Media page using only what you have in your stash.

TOOLS TO GRAB:

Watercolor paper, paint brushes, cutting mat, scissors, ruler, glue, black pen.

How to:

 
 

You see, you can do Multi Media with what you've got!! And here is a list of the goodies I've used from my stash to create this page. If you want more specific info, leave me a comment and I'll gladly supply.

Stamps: Basic Grey (Stitches), Prima (Rondelle, Birds on Trellis), We R Memory Keepers (rose leaves); Die cut: Cuttlebug with Aquarius mini alphabet die from Letterpress; Paint: Acrylic paint from Jabtex in blue, yellow, orange, cream and brown, White acrylic medium; Ink: Ranger (Jet Black), Jenny Bowlin (Weather Vane); Stencil: from stencils.co.za (Ivy); Mounting paper: Very, very old from Creative Memories; Green and Orange coloring pens (left over from one of the children, don't have a clue which brand it is)

That's it from me. Thanks for looking at my blog and have a WONDERFUL day!

1 File Many Ways Tutorial.

Hello Bloglanders

Today I have a Tutorial for u!!

 Make a mini book, journal, album, maxi card and Project Life insert with what you have on hand - same pattern, same easy steps.

TOOLS TO GRAB: 

Bone folder, cutting mat, scissors, ruler, pencil, half a 30x30cm (12x12 inch) sheet of your favorite cardstock, a loose office file, hole punch, office paper offcuts for inside pages, paperclip.

How to:

Decorate according to your own need and / preference. (I always start with my recycle stash.) Insert the file clip and add the paperclip to keep your book open / closed. DONE!!

This is what my mini looks like:

Thanks for looking at my blog today and last but not least - I REALLY appreciate all the good wishes / emails and Facebook messages that you've sent me while being in hospital. I was very sick but it made me realise how precious my health is. I'm SUPER excited to be back at HQ Hamman as well as in Blogland.

Sunday Summery Week 31

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I know!!! It's Monday BUT I just didn't get time to put up my post over the weekend.  And this is what kept me SO busy:

My daughter-in-law's kitchen tea. Isn't she the most beautiful princess ever??  Her mom organized it - and it was SUPER beautiful.  It was a Mad Hatters party held at a beautiful hotel in Stellenbosch, ASARA.

As the princess is allergic to wheat, all the food had to be wheat free.  The hotel managed to put up a beautiful and tasteful spread.

I dressed up as a witch, looked really awful and made this gift box with my Silhouette to match the theme:

Want a peek inside?

I got the smallest notes available, rolled them into cigars and ta-da ......................... daughter-in-law can buy whatever she wants and I didn't even have the trouble to shop for a gift card / present / wrapping paper.

Now for the BIG news!!! Remember I told you here that I'm auditioning for the Scrap-a-Doodles Design Team??? Well ........................ (drum roll) ........................... I'm one of the 10 finalists in the final round!! Now I have to submit 2 tutorials of craft projects but you know me, I can't decide between my children and my head is buzzing with new ideas. 

I think I'll have a walk in the park to think things over BUT you will be the first to know ................. just keep checking back and all will be revealed right here on Play as U Go.

That's it from me. Thanks for coming to play today! Have a wonderful week and remember to try something new.

"Scrap-a-Doodles Design Team 2014 Audition"

Try something new links: 1. Jar of worms Halloween treats, 2. Multimedia DROOM, 3. Gift bag with Silhouette heat transfer, 4. Zuss-up glasses with stencils.

Hello Bloglanders

For those of you waiting for my Sunday Summary - it will be up later. First the admin.  As you see in my post title I've decided to audition for the design team of my favourite craft shop, Scrap-a-Doodles and as part of the criteria, I have to post projects that I've created. Not an easy task ........................... it's like choosing between your children!!

The good thing about this is that you get to revisit projects from the past - I loved every minute of it and decided to choose a few in each category and give you links that you can follow to see the inside info.

As you know I do the usual stuff but my forte is thinking up new projects to try out with the tools and stash I have on  hand. That's why My first category is

"Try something new": 

LINK

April showers bring spring flowers. I used twine to knit a rainbow bookmark and added stamped die cuts from craft foam.

#2: Recycle, reuse and use what you've got:

 LINK

I love this wreath!! U used a Spellbinders die to punch out "Christmassy" shapes from scraps of fabric and felt.  For the dolls hair I used pot scroungers.

And the runners-up in my "use what you've got category:

"Use what you've got" links: 1. Embellishments on file cover, 2. Tin advent calendar, 3. Use scraps to zuss up presents and solar jars, 4. Multi media with negatives from punch-outs.

#3: Mini Books:

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This whole mini book is made from only one A4 sheet of paper. I've added it to a Project Life Layout and it looks great.

And the runners-up in my mini book category:

Mini book links: 1. For a friend, 2. Wedding guest book, 3. Gratitude mini book, 4. Project Life travel mini book.

#4: Layouts:

This one is hot off my craft table. I'll post the inside info later this week so, keep checking back!

LINK
Acrylic paint, die cuts, stencil and DIY glitter foam letters. 

And the runners-up in my layout category:

Layout links: 1. Fish and Chips, 2. I love the sea, 3. My Cat, 4. I love you

#5: Project Life:

                                                                      LINK 
                      Waterfall Project Life card made to add more pictures to a layout.

And the runners-up in my Project Life category:

Project Life links: 1. Calender, 2. Wedded Bliss, 3. April, 4. Mandela

#6: Cards:

I love to give personalized cards. Most of the time it turns into a mini mini book / maxi card.

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        I'm sharing a cat with my neighbours and made this maxi card with pictures to thank them.

And the runners-up in my card category:

Card: 1. 3D Butterfly card, 2. Interactive Mother's Day card, 3. Retro card, 4. Thank you card with photos.

There you have it - my crafting repertoire in 1 post! Thanks for visiting my blog today and please check back as I have lots more to share right here on Play as U Go.

PS. Remember to try something new - TODAY!!