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!

New Catalog Preview, #2

The new Level 2 Hostess set The More the Merrier, is so cute I just had to have it right away. It has great selection of images and sentiments for the major holidays during the year. I’m participating in a preview swap, and am still playing around with ideas. This is an idea I had that hasn’t really worked out yet, but made such a lovely little card I had to share.

This stamp actually has 5 cupcakes on it. I cut a piece of Whisper White paper to fit the Scallop Envelope die, inked up only three of the cupcakes and stamped them on the top card. I then used my Hobby Blade and a ruler to draw a straight line across, skipping the cupcakes. I then used my paper snips to carefully cut out the tops of the cupcakes. I then colored them with a mixture of Stampin’ Pastels and Stampin’ Write Markers.

Recipe:

• Stamps: The More the Merrier
• Paper: Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss
• Ink/Coloring: StazOn, Stampin’ Pastels, Stampin’ Write Markers
• Accessories/Tools: Hobby Blade, Paper Snips, Blender Pens, Stamp-a-ma-jig