Holiday crafting: Gift bag featuring Spellbinders Posies dies

Last week I reviewed & shared my thoughts on the Spellbinder Platinum 6 machine. Short version? LOVE IT! (To read the full post, check it out here). I made way more flowers than I needed and I mentioned this is something I like to do with white paper especially so I’ve got extras to work with. Today I’ve got a fun holiday project and twist to share!
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Remain calm: the holiday season is here

Don’t panic – but the holidays are coming right up.

I’ve known this for a while – I do look ahead at the calendar. But this year my plans are small scale (not much shipping, simple decorating, etc) and the first 1/2 of November is insane for me (work wise), so I’ve intentionally planned to not make the lists just yet. This week I’ve got some posts for simple projects and ideas for getting prepared for the upcoming season.

This year step 1: Eyes open while at the stores. What I mean is – if you see the perfect present, if you find just the right something… get it. Don’t wait or expect to remember!
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ScanNCut: glitter treat!

Ladies and gents – I am in love. As you may know I work with Brother as a ScanNCut brand ambassador (all ideas & opinions are my own always!) – well I’ve known for a while some magical cut files were coming. Disney Princesses, to be exact! The lovely ladies are available now through Brother dealers. You can do an online search to find one near you (or one that will ship) – and I am SO happy to be able to share project ideas with you!

My first project here is a Rapunzel design that I just love. There is SO much intricate detail! Here is my tutorial video where I show and explain how I cut her out.

Once you’ve got the files activated on Canvas and onto your machine – you just cut them out! These files can’t be edited directly – but as they stand the sizes are great for a number of projects!

I believe the intention for this one was stationary – but I saw it as a really sweet Halloween treat bag for a lovely little girl I know. Once ironed onto the bag that I purchased at a local craft store I added some hand sewn buttons & thread and oh. I LOVE how this turned out!

I intend to use the other princess files in some ways that perhaps wouldn’t be expected in the near future – so stay tuned! Scrapbooking to gift wrap – I’ve got ideas for these designs and thoughts as to how to have a lot of fun personalizing them as well.

I am glad my local sewing shop (and Brother dealer!) has a wide variety of iron-on glitter material because I’ve got to tell you – I’m addicted to sheets of this stuff! I just adore ironing on glittered shapes to things. I think I’ll always be a princess at heart.

Around here – Halloween time!

What’s new here? The kids are READY for Halloween as Rey the Jedi and the Cheshire Cat, the Cross Country season is ending this week, and the studio is beginning to come together. Here’s a few snapshots from around here!

The studio has a lot of rainbow goodness right now – and I do so love that. I am in the heat of some CRAZY busy deadline weeks ahead (and travel!) so the cleaning and organizing is on hold. That would make me crazy but – no time to obsess.

So off I go with Bandit to pick up our athlete (Elizabeth). He has been the best dog (no injuries, no drama) lately and is currently holding household title of star puppy. It’s a revolving title – I’m sure someone else will take it back soon. Ha! Bandit really loves being in the car and seeing people where people can’t see and/or approach him. He’s not a fan of new people- in fact he prefers sitting in his create to being loose when we have people over. Our shy boy – hard to believe it’s been over a year now since he came to live with us.

Back into the studio (below you can see a Bandit tush) I’m LOVING the feedback and also sharing so much of my own story via True Story my current online class. Check it out and join us if you haven’t already – this is one value packed course!

Me? I’m heading back into the studio to create up a storm. I’ve got some posts scheduled for the next few weeks, a new class to teach at the local shop this weekend, and more than a few things on my plate. In GREAT news though it would seem that a lot of the projects I’m working on are coming together nicely -and I’ll be able to share more soon! I hear we can expect cooler temps and maybe even some rain – so glad to be heading into late fall and (gasp) the holiday season…

What are you up to this week? Any fun happenings? Do share – I always love hearing from you.