Maya Road Fabric Trim Blossom Tutorial: C.H.A. 2013 Winter Show

An easy tutorial on how to make a fabric blossom from trim by the creative team at Maya Road.

The rose is made using the new Satin Scallop Edge Trim in cream from Maya Road.

This is one of the many quick and easy demonstrations that were given at the Maya Road booth at the CHA 2013 Winter Show.

Lisa Pace from Maya Road demonstrating fabric trim blossoms

Step 1: Cut out a circle out of felt (1" circumference).  Then cut the scallop edge trim to desired length (around 36 inches).

Step 2: Then begin by gathering the trim.

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Step 5: Put some hot glue on the bottom of the bloom.

Step 6:  Adhere to felt circle.

Step 7:  Allow to cool.

 Step 8: Fluff up the bloom and remove any glue webs that may be on the blossom.

As you can see, it is a very easy blossom to make.  Additionally, you can glue a button or rhinestone to the center of the flower.  If you want to make more cool things with Maya Road Products, they have some great tutorials on their website and the Maya Road Design Team Blog.



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Teresa Collins Adhesive Class Kit for Xyron: Winter CHA 2013

I got to see the new "Teresa Collins" adhesive class kits for Xyron at a special blogger event at the Winter CHA 2013 show.

This is a great kit to take to a scrapbooking or cardmaking class.  If you like the
Mini Xyron Teresa Collins Sticker Maker, then you might enjoy using some of her other adhesives through the Xyron line.  It all comes in a re-useable pink box with a magnetic closure that will ensure that the box stays shut and the contents stay put.  Also the box is perfect to alter with your favorite papers and embellishments.

The contents are:
Teresa Collins clear hold adhesive (liquid adhesive)
Mini Teresa Collins sticker maker
Thick Foam Squares
Double Sided Tape
disposable tape runner

I haven't seen the kit available for purchase yet, but I was told that it would be out soon.  I haven't tried her line yet, but I do have a Xyron sticker maker that I enjoy using in my cardmaking projects.

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Win a copy of Vintage Revised Jewelry: 35 Step-by-Step Projects Inspired by Lost, Found, and Recycled Treasures

Stefanie Girard at Craft Gossip has posted an great opportunity to win your own copy of "Vintage Revised Jewelry by Co-Co Nichole Bush.

This is a fun books with some great project ideas for upcycling or just reconstructing those vintage treasures you may have on hand.  Just go over to Craft Gossip and leave a message to enter for a chance to win a copy of the book.

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JudiKins Diamond Glaze Tutorial

A quick demonstration, by Judi Watanabe,  on how to use the Judikins Diamond Glaze to make a fun stamped image for a card or an easy jewelry project.

I got to watch Judi demonstrate this fun product and she let me photograph some of various steps to share with my readers.
First stamp the image onto clear embossing window plastic using a permanent ink, using even pressure.

Allow to dry, then you are going to flip the plastic over so you can add the diamond glaze onto the back of the plastic.

Add some dye based ink to the diamond glaze.

Use a clean paint brush to create a swirl pattern.

Then add some glitter.

Then allow to dry.

These are samples of some of the different projects she made using the stamps, diamond glaze, ink, bottle caps, and some fun glass stones.

The above projects were designed and made by Judi Watanabe.  Have you ever used Diamond Glaze? Leave a comment and share you experience with Diamond Glaze.

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Winter CHA 2013: Katy Sue Designs Cupcake Molds

Katy Sue Designs had some amazing molds on display at the show this year.  My favorite was their "Meadow Cupcake Molds".

Meadow Cupcake Molds from Katy Sue Designs

These images on these molds are reminiscence of a cameo, depending on the colors you choose to make
them with.  The black and white ones are more dramatic than the pastel water colored ones from Victorian Garden cupcake mold collection.

Victorian Garden Cupcake Molds from Katy Sue Designs

These are so easy to use.  Once you choose which mold you are going to work with,

Katy Sue Designs Cupcake Molds

you dust the surface lightly with corn starch.

Then you place the sugar paste into the mold. Pressing it firmly into the mold.

Then just use the roller to flatten it.

Trim off any excess off the edges.

Then decorate the finished piece anyway you like.  Angie, the product demonstrator, hand painted the

the molded sugar paste piece below with special cake decorating paints.

The finished look on these is completely in the power of the person who is using it.  Here are some

Victorian Garden Cupcake Molds by Katy Sue Designs

pictures of the same mold used with different color schemes and icing accents.

White on White for an elegant treat.

Meadow Cupcake Molds by Katy Sue Designs

Here is a better look at some of the molds.

Meadow Cupcake Molds from Katy Sue Designs

These are so versatile and easy to use.  I can't wait for them to be available at my local cake supply store.  They can be ordered on line at this link. What types of cake decorating supplies do you enjoy or recommend?

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Bella Blvd. Paper Wedding Dress Display at the Winter CHA 2013:

Paper Wedding Dress at the Bella Blvd booth

Bella Blvd had an outstanding booth display this year at the Winter C.H.A. 2013 show.  You could not

walk past the booth without noticing the amazing wedding dress completely crafted by paper they had in their booth.  This dress was created by artist, Beth Gerlach, who crafted this dress completely from small pieces of paper

and lots of glue sticks.  You can see more pictures of this dress on the Bella Blvd Blog.

Make & Take Project at the booth

The rest of the booth was equally impressive.  They had some wonderful new papers and products.
The first line of new papers that I got to look at was the "Engaged At Last" line of papers.

Card made with Engaged At Last papers

 These are lovely.  The projects below are  made with this line of papers.

Dress is made from "He Proposed" paper from the Engaged At Last line of paper

Box decorated with paper and tags from the "Bouquet Kisses" line

This wedding cake box is made from the new line of papers called "Love and Marriage".  They are made up with following papers:  Esther Fleming Floral, Vows, Cake Tasting, and Turner Ballroom papers.

Love and Marriage Paper Line

As you can see the colors and patterns in particular line of papers are so fun.

You can really see the difference between the prints with this paper floral bouquet made up with the following papers: Esther Fleming Floral, Cake Tasting, May Eighteenth, Turner Ballroom.  The bouquet also features the new feathers from Bella Blvd's signature palette.

Just in time for Valentines Day, here is a look at two Valentine's Day Card Projects made with papers from the new "Kiss Me" line.  The project below features the following papers:  Mustache Love, Love Notes, True Love, and Flutter.

The two projects below feature the following papers (from the same line):  Flutter, True Love, Love Notes, and card stock stickers.

Bella Blvd has a great blog that posts some great projects for different holidays and occasions.

The accessory wall had a great selection of new products.

Bella Blvd's signature line of Designer Tapes.

Buttons in colors that compliment the paper line.

The new selection of "Crochet Hearts" are available in colors that work well with all the papers, as you

can see on this wedding themed scrapbook page.

This season's new line of papers were inspired by Bella Blvd's owner who has been busy planning her own wedding.  The design team at Bella Blvd did an amazing job creating projects that showed the versatility of new lines.

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