Craft Banner for 1 Year Old's Circus Party

Ruby blowing out the candles on her Circus tent cake at her first birthday party. Some clown holding her.

Shapes cut using Couture Creations nesting dies and Cuttlebug.

First Birthday Banner

Sunday was my daughter’s first birthday party with a circus theme. I had to create something special for her. Every month for the past eleven months of her life I have taken a photo of her with her teddy bear on our old oak, red linen covered armchair. Same bear, same chair, same girl one month older each time. From helpless bemused infant propped in a pillow to feisty, yelling character spilling out of the chair with energy I’ve watched her change. Now I want to celebrate it in a banner. 

Craft Banner Tutorial using Nesting Dies

Having never made a banner before I thought I’d do a practice banner. So I started with a four letter banner spelling out her name. Once I got the hang of it and realised how easy the cuttlebug makes it I was brave enough to commit to twelve more scalloped shapes for the backgrounds and twelve circle shapes for the monthly photos. Incidentally now would be a great time to buy a cuttlebug if you don't have one as the Scotties online Mega Mid Summer Madness sale is on till 2/3/2014.

Step One: First I cut out the scalloped circles in American Craft card stock in Rouge using Couture Creations scalloped nesting dies.

Step two: Next I cut out circles of  Die Cuts With a View mat stack  in two alternating  patterns using the Couture Creations plain circle nesting dies in a size smaller than the red scalloped circle. You could also use Spellbinders circle nesting dies. My circus theme colours were red, black, yellow and white so I was looking for anything in those colours in dots and stripes.

Step three: Finally  I stuck on poster letter stickers from my stash to spell out the name. Some that could work nicely are Kaisercraft Hello Sunshine stickers. Then I attached the smaller patterned circle to the red scallop shapes using dimensional tape so they would stand out and have a little dimensionality. Self Adhesive foam squares would be good for this. I used a hole-punch to put two holes in each circle and strung some ribbon through. Easy!

The first half of the banner showing months  1-6.

And voila! My party guests could see a little snapshot progression of my gorgeous little bundle getting bigger. And I found a way to celebrate her birthday through my love of craft.

The second half of the banner showing months 6-10. 11 and 12 not pictured here.

The name banner hanging on her cot with instagram filter on image.

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Hey Scruff - Violet Crush Layout - Louise

This week for Scotties I would like to share this layout of my daughter with a photo taken on instagram....

I used Kaisercraft Violet Crush 12x12 Scrapbook Paper Mauve, Kaisercraft Violet Crush 12x12 Scrapbook Paper Lily and Kasiercraft Violet Crush 12x12 scrapbook paper Mallow .

I layered my photo with a selection of the papers linked above and layered some diecuts from the 6x6 Violet Crush pad under the photo. I also diecut a Memory Box Pippi Butterfly from one of the speciality papers in the pad with my cuttlebug and glued in the top corner of my photo.  I cut a border with a border punch to add interest along the bottom edge of the grouping.

Next I cut my title using my cricut and core-diations cardstock.  I ran my letters through an embossing die on my cuttlebug and sanded them back.

Up in the corner I added a small cluster of paper strips and a punched heart to balance the page.

Thanks loads for visiting the blog today, happy scrapping :)

Girls, girls, girls!

I'm back with some more colourful Sassafras Lass inspiration!

They really suit my girly girl photos, and I have had a ball creating with them!

First off a LO where I added some calico. Can't see it? I cut it into a banner shape, and then sprayed some lovely glimmermist on it. Love how it came out!

I also used the amazing Tim Holtz Rosette die - it really is to DIE for! I just added some Sassafras stickers on top. Voila!

On this next LO with my gorgeous girls, I also used calico. I used glimmermist once again, then cut them out in leaf shapes. When dry, I just attacked them with my sewing machine. They work well with those Prima flowers, don't you think?

I used a cuttlebug butterfly die, and added some bling. Love having some sparkle on my pages! I added some dimension on my alphas with dimensional magic.

The mini alphas and the felt comes from my own stash, the rest can be found in the shop!

Hope this gave you some inspiration to be crafty today!

//Annelie

First show and tell from Annelie

Hi readers!

I am so excited to share my first Scottie Craft project with you today! I went to the fabulous crop a couple of Saturdays ago, and actually got a bit done.

I was lucky enough to get some yummy Sassafras Lass papers, alphas & stickers, together with other things in my box. I also got to play with a lovely heart die for my cuttlebug, which suited these papers perfectly!

So, a colourful LO for you:

When I saw the amazing Sassafras Lass metal flowers in the shop I had to get them and add them to my LO. The doily is also from the shop, I just inked it with some orange ink to match my papers.

Be quick to get your own Sassafras stuff from the shop, it's selling fast!

Thanks for visiting today, I will be back soon with another Sassafras Lass LO!

Class this week - Friday the 26th of November

***Banners with Beverley***

Friday 26th November 10am - 12 noon (day class)

Come along and create a layout using an ink resist technique to transform your paper.

Please bring two 4 x 6 photo or three you can crop if you have or add you photos afterwards.

You will need: a basic kit including a craft knife, cutting mat, adhesives.  If you have a Versamark pen please bring it along as well.

The cost is $15 for the class plus product

Classes at Scottie Crafts - 11/12 November

***”Floral elegance” class with Beverley***

Thursday 11th November 10am - 12 noon (day class)

Come along and do a elegant page for wedding or formal occasion using fussy cutting, punch and colouring your own flowers and bling. Don't let the fussy cutting scare you as you can chose to do the flourishes in other ways ! 

  Please bring a 7 x 5 photo which can be either landscape or portrait orientated as the layout can be adjusted for either or add you photo afterwards.

You will need: a basic kit including a craft knife, cutting mat, adhesives.

The cost is $15 for the class plus product

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***Spring Blooms with Beverley***

Friday 12th November 10am - 12 noon (day class)

Use the BRAND NEW Tim Holtz Rosette Die to make this gorgeous page.

Please bring two 4 x 6 photo if you have or add you photos afterwards.

You will need: a basic kit including a craft knife, cutting mat, adhesives.

The cost is $15 for the class plus product

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***Family Traditions Album with Wendy***

Thursday 11th November 7-9pm evening class

This is a two week class so the album will be completed on Thursday 11^th November

(To be repeated on Saturday 20^th November 10am - 2pm)

Create this stunning Family Traditions Album and fill with your favourite photos or recipes.

This will make a treasured gift for a friend or family member.

You will need: a basic kit including a craft knife, cutting mat, adhesives.

The cost is $15 for each class plus $20 for the kit

**Places strictly limited so don’t miss out... Book your seat soon!!!**

Book soon by phoning 415 0040 OR email customerservice@scottiecrafts.co.nz

Classes back next week! Thursday the 14th and Friday the 15th Of October

To Grunge or not to grunge- Thursday the 14th of October

  by Beverley

Thursday the 14th of October - To Grunge or not to grunge!

Get crafty with paper, Tim Holtz dies and paper rolling. You can create it as I have or I can show you how to grunge it up if you prefer.  This layout can be for three 6 X 4 photos that can be cropped.  Places are strictly limited so book early. The class costs $15 plus cost of the product. Please bring a basic kit including adhesives , craft mat, trimmer, scissors, ruler and fine cutting tool if you have one.

Flower power - Friday the 15th of October

By Beverley

Friday the 15th of October - FLOWER POWER

Get crafty with spellbinders, flowers and Kindy Glitz.  This layout can be for three 6x 4 photos and can be adjusted to fit more or less.  Places are strictly limited so book early. The class costs $15 plus cost of the product. Please bring a basic kit including adhesives , craft mat, trimmer, scissors, ruler and fine cutting tool if you have one.

Secure your place in these  classes by phoning  09 415 0040

Or email customerservice@scottiecrafts.co.nz

Have fun crafting…..  Adrienne, Ann ,Wendy and Beverley

Vintage Vogue - Week Six - Blast from the Past

Vintage Vogue by Beverley

Friday the 24th September - Week Six - Blast from the Past

Get crafty with distressing techniques, ink, and Tim Holtz alterations  to create a vintage look with your layout.  This layout can be for either a large landscape photo or two smaller photos. Places are strictly limited so book early. Each class in this series costs $15 plus an initial cost of a kit which is  used as a base for the series.

Please bring a basic kit including adhesives , craft mat, trimmer and distress tool  if you have one.

Secure your place in this series of classes by phoning  09 415 0040

Or email customerservice@scottiecrafts.co.nz

Have fun crafting…..  Adrienne, Ann ,Wendy and Beverley

At the Seaside - Thursday Class

Hi there Crafters

Thursday 16th of September morning classes (10am – noon)

**At the Seaside with Beverley**



Beverley Cunningham is your tutor.



Have fun creating a layout using bright papers from the "Seaside Retreat"  range by Websters Pages along with  cuttlebug and painting techniques.  This layout is great for your beach or boating photos as well as travel photos.  Please bring your basic kit including your cutting mat, fine cutting tool and some dimensional dots. This layout incorporates three cropped  six by four  photos or can be for a larger photo.

Bev’s classes have been enjoyed by everyone there….So phone or email soon to book your seat..!!

Cost is $15 for the class plus some product Book soon by phoning 415 0040

Or email customerservice@scottiecrafts.co.nz

Have fun crafting….. Adrienne, Ann and Wendy & Beverley

Vintage Vogue - Week Five - Angel Wings

Vintage Vogue by Beverley

Friday the 17th September - Week Five - Angel wings

Get crafty with doilies, kindyglitz  ink, spellbinder dies and Tim Holtz alterations  to create a vintage look with your layout.  This layout suits a large landscape photo. Places are strictly limited so book early. Each class in this series costs $15 plus an initial cost of a kit which is  used as a base for the series.

Please bring a basic kit including adhesives , craft mat, trimmer and distress tool  if you have one.

Secure your place in this series of classes by phoning  09 415 0040

Or email customerservice@scottiecrafts.co.nz

Have fun crafting…..  Adrienne, Ann ,Wendy and Beverley

Garden Gala - by Websters Inspiration

I have been creating a few layouts with Websters Pages lately and here is another using the Garden Gala Range.



By doing a lot of fussy cutting with the vellum and papers I created the background to the photo.  I have created the green picket fence using the picket fence punch from Martha Stewart on Jac Paper and then sticking it on the layout.  I have then taken the backing layer of the Jac paper and sprinkled the fence with Martha Stewart Glitter.  The flowers are made with Vellum with a diecut through the cuttlebug.

Thanks for looking

:) Beverley

Vintage Vogue - week four - Signs

Vintage Vogue by Beverley

Friday the 10th September - Week Four - Signs

Get crafty with masks,  ink, and Tim Holtz alterations  to create a vintage look with your layout.  This layout can be for either a large portrait photo or two smaller photos. Places are strictly limited so book early. Each class in this series costs $15 plus an initial cost of a kit which is  used as a base for the series.

Please bring a basic kit including cutting mat, adhesives , trimmer and distress tool  if you have one.

Secure your place in this series of classes by phoning  09 415 0040

Or email customerservice@scottiecrafts.co.nz

Have fun crafting…..  Adrienne, Ann ,Wendy and Beverley

Vintage Travel Thursday Class

Hi there Crafters

Thursday 2nd of September morning classes (10am – noon)

**Vintage Travel with Beverley**



Beverley Cunningham is your tutor.



Have fun creating a layout using versatile papers from the "Pack your Bags"  range by Little Yellow Bicycle along with cuttlebug , tearing and embossing techniques.  This layout is great for your Travel photos as well as boy photos and can easily be adapted to a girl layout with the addition of some flowers from the shop.  Please bring your basic kit including your cutting mat, fine cutting tool and some dimensional dots. This layout includes two  six by four  photos one of which will be cut into an oval shape.

Bev’s classes have been enjoyed by everyone there….So phone or email soon to book your seat..!!

Cost is $15 for the class plus some product Book soon by phoning 415 0040

Or email customerservice@scottiecrafts.co.nz

Have fun crafting….. Adrienne, Ann and Wendy & Beverley

Roses are Red ....and Pink with Beverley Cunningham

Hi there Crafters

Thursday 26th August morning classes (10am – noon)

**Roses are red or pink with Beverley**



Beverley Cunningham is your tutor.



Have fun creating a layout using the stunning “Postcards from Paris” by Websters Pages  along with cuttlebug and fine cutting techniques. Please bring your basic kit including your cutting mat and fine cutting tool. This layout includes two cropped six by four  photos.

Bev’s classes have been enjoyed by everyone there….So phone or email soon to book your seat..!!

Cost is $15 for the class plus some product Book soon by phoning 415 0040

Or email customerservice@scottiecrafts.co.nz

Have fun crafting….. Adrienne, Ann and Wendy & Beverley

Embossing with Wendy

Next Thursday nights class with Wendy Jones

 ***Creative Cuttlebug New Folders Class***

Thursday 19th August evening classes (7-9pm)

 

Have fun using some of the soon to be released new embossing folders

along with different techniques.  Which will be your favourites??

Cost is $15 for the class plus some product

 Book soon by phoning 415 0040

Or email customerservice@scottiecrafts.co.nz

Have fun crafting.....Adrienne, Ann and Wendy

A Taste of Summer with Beverley Cunningham

Hi there Crafters

Thursday 19th August morning classes (10am – noon)

*** A Taste Of Summer with Beverley***

                                                                                         

Beverley Cunningham is your tutor.

Have fun creating a layout using the stunning "Seaside Retreat" by Websters Pages  along with cuttlebug and fine cutting techniques. Please bring your basic kit including your cutting mat and fine cutting tool. This layout includes two six by four portrait orientated photos.

Bev’s classes have been enjoyed by everyone there….So phone or email soon to book your seat..!!

Cost is $15 for the class plus some product Book soon by phoning 415 0040

 Or email customerservice@scottiecrafts.co.nz

Have fun crafting….. Adrienne, Ann and Wendy & Beverley

Cuttlebug Mini Book Class with Wendy

Hi there Scottie Crafters

 Thursday 29th July evening classes (7-9pm)

 This week we are doing a

    ***Cuttlebug and Prima Mini-book Class***

Wendy Jones is your tutor.

Wendy has created some incredibly innovative uses of the cuttlebug with this series.

Come and join her as she shows how to make this really lovely mini-book using Prima (or other papers or your choice) and your cuttlebug.

You will get to play and will love the finished book...Yummy...!!

 Cost is $15 for the class plus some product

 Book soon by phoning   415 0040

Or email  customerservice@scottiecrafts.co.nz

  Have fun crafting..... Adrienne, Ann and Wendy

Creative Cuttlebug Stencil Class

Hi Cuttlebuggers,

Want to learn a new technique and get even more use out of your cuttlebug?

Then join Wendy Wednesday July 7th and Thursday July 8th  from 7-9pm to learn how to stencil utilising your cuttlebug machine and Crafters Workshop templates with inks and perfect pearls to add some gorgeous shimmer.



The class costs $15-00 (plus $3 for a small album to keep your work in for the series of these classes if you don’t already have one.)

Please bring a cuttlebug with all the boards and a water brush if you have one.

Spaces are limited so don't miss out! Secure your place by phoning the store on 09 415 0040 now...Or email customerservice@scottiecrafts.co.nz

Have a wonderful crafty weekend.

Adrienne, Ann & Wendy :-)