Almost Artisan – 3D Item: Wristlet

This is my the other 3D item I made for the Artisan Awards. The colors of this photo are a little “off” – in person the colors are truly Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, and So Saffron.

I purchased a wristlet pattern that looked pretty straightforward and then adapted it so that I could use the Scallop Envelope die for a front pocket and make the strap from SU! ribbon.

I used MDS to create a pattern that I then printed on my printer using printable fabric. I used Printed Treasures and was extremely happy with how the fabric turned out. It prints on 8 1/2 x 11″ sheets and the image quality is sharp and the colors true. I would definitely use this brand again.

The strap is made from ribbon from the Ribbon Originals Elementary collection (now retired). The pocket in the front was cut using the Scallop Envelop die. I used buttons from Fresh Favorites I (also retired) on the strap and the pocket.

For the zipper pull, made beads from Tea Party and Old Olive Patterns DSP by cutting a long thin triangle, applying Tombow Multi, and wrapping it around a toothpick. I then strung them on some jewelry wire and attached a Simply Adorned 6/8″ Square Charm. I then added a bit of the So Saffron ribbon from the Ribbon Originals Elementary collection.

This project was my first attempt at sewing anything on a sewing machine. That is not a skill that my mom passed down to me (instead I got lots of cooking lessons). I was really intimidated by it, but once I figured everything out I really had fun. As you will soon see I got sewing machine happy on one of my cards and scrapbook pages!

Add a personal touch to digital journaling

While watching the Phillies fight their way through the game tonight, I finally tried fontcapture, a website that will convert your handwriting into a font that you can use on your computer. I’ve read about this site several times, but was a bit dubious…mostly because I don’t have the most attractive handwriting around.  I decided to try it tonight because I’ve been struggling with font choices when using My Digital Studio. While I love using a polished font for somethings, I was missing the personal touch of actual handwriting.

The process is really simple, download the template, fill it out, scan it, and upload to their website. Minutes later you’ll see your handwriting on the screen and get to test it out for yourself to see how it looks. If everything is ok, you download it to your computer and install to your fonts folder.

So how did it go? I’m in love! Here is my sample card, 100% MDS…the main type is a computer font, but the note in the lower right corner is my “handwriting”:

My first My Digital Studio card!

I’m having so much fun with My Digital Studio! It is so easy to make fantastic looking scrapbook pages, cards, calendars, and other keepsakes. And while is it super easy and intuitive, it also has a lot of advanced features for those of us computer nerds. Here is the front of my first card:

Super cute, huh? And the fantastic thing about My Digital Studio is that you can do the inside of the card too:

That Dusty Durango pattern in the background is on the whole inside of the card. I’m so in love with MDS! You can learn more about My Digital Studio on Stampin’ Up!’s website.

Coming Thursday…My Digital Studio

Stampin’ Up! is releasing My Digital Studio on Friday, a fantastic new software program for making cards, scrapbooks, calendars, and other keepsakes. As a demonstrator I was able to order it ahead of time, and I just got it today! I’m so excited to try it out in person. I’ve been doing online training to be Certified in My Digital Studio, but haven’t been able to play with it yet. I hope I’ll have a card or scrapbook page to show off soon. Until then, here is a great video that shows what all the fuss is about:
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