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November 12, 2019 by Dawn

Gemini Machine Plate Sandwich

I get asked a lot about which Plate Sandwich to use in a Gemini. As you know there are 3 different electric machines. Gemini, Gemini Junior and Gemini Go.

To solve this problem I made up quick photo reference cards which you may find helpful too.

Remember you can always buy new plates from Crafters Companion.

Filed Under: Tips and Techniques

November 5, 2019 by Dawn

8×8 Precious Memories Album

Using Crafters Companion Precious Memories Collection I have create this 8×8 Mini Album. Perfect for holding lots of photos and memorabilia to document many precious moments in our lives.

Filed Under: Free Tutorials, Tips and Techniques

October 26, 2019 by Dawn

Gift Table Setting

Why not have a go at making these Quick and Easy Table Setting?

Just perfect for Christmas or a special event. Using the Double Sided Box Dies from Crafters Companion.

Following my Step By Step Video Tutorial for all the measurements and how to make. Enjoy!

Filed Under: Free Tutorials, Off the Page Projects, Tips and Techniques

October 25, 2019 by Dawn

Triangle Accordion Roll -Double Sided Box Dies

Using the Crafters Companion Triangle Double Sided Box Dies I have created this accordion roll. Perfect for filling with gifts for that real Wow Factor!

Just follow my Step by Step Video Tutorial so you can make your own.

Filed Under: Free Tutorials, Off the Page Projects

October 21, 2019 by Dawn

Making Drawer Sets

Want to make up your own Drawer Sets? Well it couldn’t be easier with these Double Sided Box Dies from Crafters Companion. make your draws any depth you like and stack up as many as you like.

Follow my Step by Step Video Tutorial to see just how easy it is. Enjoy!

Filed Under: Free Tutorials, Off the Page Projects

October 18, 2019 by Dawn

Add Deeper Sides to your Double Sided Box Dies

Are you loving the Double Sided Box Dies from Crafters Companion? Well I am and to get the most from your dies you can easily add deeper sides to create boxes of all sizes. You can even make up Exploding Boxes very easily using these new Double Sided Box Dies from Crafters Companion.

Here is a quick video showing you how easy it is to add deeper sides to both your Boxes and their Lids.

Filed Under: Free Tutorials, Off the Page Projects, Tips and Techniques

October 18, 2019 by Dawn

Advent Calendar – Triangle Double Sided Box Dies

Why not create this beautiful Advent Calendar using the Double Sided Box Dies from Crafters Companion. I have used the smaller of the Triangle Dies for this project and create a hinge system so each door opens on a hinge.

To make your own why not follow my step by step video tutorial.

Filed Under: Free Tutorials, Off the Page Projects, Tips and Techniques

October 1, 2019 by Dawn

Pop Out Word Card

Using the Pop Out Word Dies from Crafters Companion I have made a card with a twist by adding concertina sides for that real “Wow Factor” when you open up the card. Also perfect as it still lays flat for posting.

Base card is 9″ x 4 1/2″ and scored in half to make a cars size of 4 1/2″ x 7 1/4″

2 pieces of patterned paper 6 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ (for background)

1 piece at 5 3/4″ x 8″ ( this is to cut main Pop Out Word from)

2 pieces at 4″ x 8″ ( these are for the concertina sides)

Filed Under: Cards

September 29, 2019 by Dawn

12 x 12 Interactive Spiral Album

This was a class that I taught at my 2019 Weekend Craft Retreat which you too can now join in with.

Fancy turning a ordinary 12×12 Spiral Album into an Interactive 12×12 Scrapbook Album? Do you have photos in older styled photos albums with adhesive which is not good for preserving your photos?


Well join me in this Step by Step Video Tutorial Class you can recreate your own. There is a separate Video for each page enabling you to work at a pace that suits you. There is also a basic PDF instruction sheet that works along with the videos so you to can create your own memories.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgtBW0AGXiIWV3LmXmBYwDofxLaKb8oI-

 

PDF Instructions

Filed Under: Free Tutorials

September 29, 2019 by Dawn

Floating Tea Cup

Want to make a floating Teacup Project and not sure were to start?

This is my Step by Step Video Tutorial so you can make your own.
For this Floating Tea Cup project I have used Crafters Companions Flower Forming Foam to make up the flowers and leaves. They are so easy to make and look fabulous on this project.

Filed Under: Off the Page Projects, Tips and Techniques

June 29, 2019 by Dawn

Make your Easy & Fast Mini Albums in any Size!

Remember you can make your Easy & Fast Mini Albums in many different sizes using all sorts of sized card blanks as the principle is always the same.

I have made up a couple of PDF Spreadsheets showing the cutting sizes for your covers and patterned papers to make life even easier for you. There is one page for square size card blanks and one page for rectangle size card blanks.

I have used UK Card Blanks so please bear in mind these may differ slightly depending what country you are buying your card blanks in.

To get your download, just complete the form below and enter your details and you will get taken to the page to download the instructions.

So have fun recreating Easy & Fast Mini Albums now in all sorts of sizes.






Filed Under: Free Tutorials

June 13, 2019 by Dawn

Page Sketch #9 Lockdown Live

This page sketch can be used with Page Sketch #9 for a Double page Scrapbook Layout or can be used on its own as a single page scrapbook layout.

Download the Page Sketch PDF here

Filed Under: Online Scrapbook Classes

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