NEW BLOG DESIGN AND THE HAT TUTORIAL

Pretty obvious that I have changed things up a bit on my blog. The names a little different but the address is still the same. This magnificent background and header was designed by the fabulous Penny Duncan of PENNY DUNCAN CREATIONS. She has the most amazing FREE blog bling, SVG files, digital files and gorgeous art work. She is such a sweet and generous person, I just can't say enough nice things about her so so please go check out her blog.

Now, on to the tut.

This is for the hat card found HERE.



I used my circle punch and the guide that came with it for the base. I traced 3 circles using the outer part of the plastic as a guide, 2 of white card stock (CS) and one of patterned paper(pp). One white circle was left as is for the bottom. The second white circle was punched and I kept both the inner punched part and the outer leftover piece.


I used the inner part of the plastic guide to make a circle of pp and sewed this onto the punched white cs. All edges were sponged with bordering blue su ink. I threw on a spellbinders die for a little extra girlyness.
















This is the leftover piece from the white cs punched part layered on pp. This was attached to the white cs base.







Cut a strip of cs 9in. X 1.5 in. and score along the length at 1/4 on either side.

Then cut notches along the edge of each side and a bone folder was used to bend these edges in toward the center.



Layers of pp and trim were added and the entire thing was looped around and the loose ends attached together.



A circle, 2.5in. in diameter was made using a compass and attached on one side (doesn't matter which one).





Another circle about 3 inch in diameter was made using a compass and the edges were scalloped using a corner punch. You will see coming up that my edges were a little skimpy so you might want to make yours a little bigger say 3 1/4-3 1/2 maybe. Play with it and see what you like.









The whole thing is then attached to the top part of the hat base and the scalloped edges were bent over the sides to cover the cs and make a decorative trim. You can see that mine are a little short so it would probably be better to make your circle just a bit larger than my 3 inch one.







The top is attached to the bottom base with a brad. It was put in the area where the two ends met on the upper part so that the bow would cover everything up nicely.




It swivels apart and is ready for your decoration of choice on the inside.







I used my E6000 glue to attach the bow and flowers because they just didn't want to stay put. That stuff will glue just about anything but I did have to hold it together for a while before it stayed put.

Hope this made sense and if you make on PLEASE let me know so I can admire your work!
Have a great weekend!

FARM FRESH "FROG-PRINCE" FRIDAY

I consider myself pretty lucky, I didn't have to kiss too many frogs before I found my own prince. Although, I once dated a nasty bullfrog of a guy...hmmm, I think that story is better left untold!



This is ava and she HAS kissed one too many frogs in search of her prince (Max), but somehow I just know this is gonna be THE one. Is that frog not the cutest and how sweet is the expression on Max's face? Oooooh just tooooo cute!

I just can't get over how adorable these little sweeties are. Definitely my favorites from this new set of Twinkle Tots (and that is saying something because they are ALL adorable) being released from THE GREETING FARM on November first.






The inside has a sentiment cut on my cricut from the storybook cart.

We have a wonderful sketch for you to try from the talented Farmer Mercy for this FFF. I flipped it for my card and added the little oval frame.


Give the challenge a go, great prizes and lots of fun and inspiration. And speaking of fun and inspiration, come join TGF this Sunday night at 7:00 PM CST for a GREETING FARM VIRTUAL STAMP NIGHT (VSN). So much fun, you won't want to miss it!

WE'VE MOVED!

We haven't really moved, in fact when we moved into our current house I swore I would never move again... not while I was living anyway. I don't think anyone actually enjoys the moving process but sometimes you have no choice.

(If you are looking for my Lindsay's Stamp Stuff post scroll on down, it was posted yesterday)



If you do know someone who is moving (or have to go through the torture yourself) this would be a nice little housewarming gift. Both the house and sentiment is from the new "MY HOUSE" set available from THE GREETING FARM on November first.



I used THIS tutorial from SCS for a 3X3 notecard box for a set of cards that notify your family and friends of your new address.



Just some simple little notecards but I am sure they would be very much appreciated by someone who is frazzled from the moving process.




Now, did you THINK we were going to do a release and NOT have a contest for the adults? Well, whether you're young, or young at heart...we have a FABULOUS chance for you to WIN this new set! We are excited to announce the:

"HOME IS WHERE THE _____________ IS!" CHALLENGE!

That's right! It's your turn to fill in the blanks! WHERE, WHAT, or WHO reminds you of home?

Now's your chance to get creative with this fun weekend contest. Here are the details:

*Create a card, project, or layout that completes and symbolizes the above sentence by making it your own. WHERE? WHAT? or WHO? reminds you of home? We had SUCH an awesome turn out for the New Beginnings Challenge at Club Anya last month, we can't WAIT to see how you interpret this challenge!

*You will have until Sunday, November 1st at NOON CST to get your submission into the Galleria.

*You MUST USE TGF stamps.

*Please place your entry in the TGF Galleria>Contests/Challenges>Home Challenge

We will choose our TOP TWO submissions and announce the winner at our VSN/Release party on Sunday, November 1st at the TGF PCP page at 7PM CST!

The GRAND PRIZE winner chosen for this contest will win the ENTIRE NOVEMBER RELEASE! The 1st prize winner will win "My House!" Can you STAND IT?!?! See you back tomorrow for another Farm Fresh Friday...and have FUN with this contest! Can't wait to see what you do!