Tablecloth Weights (TDS Lifetyle Issue #11, 2009)

Summer is just around the corner and time to have parties at the garden.  One thing that irritates me is when the wind blows and the tablecloth goes with the wind hahahahahahahahahhaha.  This project I made side-by-side with the Kiddie Placemats I created both for The Daily Scrapper now TDS Lifetyle.  I created this for Issue #11 at TDS Lifetyle which you may still view at http://www.thedailyscrapper.com/2009/issue11afc/hybrid_tableclothweight1.html

It's not my first time to alter stones but will show you later if time permits.  For now, will tell you more about this weights.

Supplies Needed:
• Digital Kit Hot Feet Cold Treat
• Alterable Plain Tablecloth Weights by Panduro Hobby SWE (6pcs)
• Craft White Tissue Paper
• Masking Tape
• Decoupage Glue
• Soft Bristle Paint Brush
• Shrink Film/Plastic
• Satin Ribbons
• Oven or Heating Tool
• Scrapbook Factory DeLuxe V.3

Instructions:

1. Open your Scrapbook Software or any editing software and choose the embellishments from the Hot Feet Cool Treat kit you would like to use. You may also play with different shapes effect if one is interested to use specific digital papers from the kit. Cut craft tissue paper into A4 size and use a masking tape to secure the tissue paper on all sides onto the plain A4 white paper. This will avoid displacing the tissue paper when printing.
2. Print mode must be on High Resolution otherwise the ink will bleed.
3. Let it dry. Once dry cut it into desired size.
4. Apply decoupage glue gently before and after adhering the tissue paper making sure that a soft bristle brush is being used in spreading the glue. Start on the middle part then onto the sides.
5. Let it dry at least overnight.
6. While waiting to dry, print embellishments from the kit using shrink plastics. A high resolution mode will give a darker effect once it shrinks and that’s just exactly what we want to achieve on this project.
7. Let it dry for few minutes. Cut each shape/embellishment leaving a white space around and punch holes.
8. Follow the instructions as stated on the package because it varies in every brand. With the shrink plastic that I have, it says 130degrees and bake for 3 minutes. Using a heating tool, one has the control over the shrink plastics but using an oven like I preferred will make it curvy in a slight way.
9. Tie ribbons and it’s ready to use. 

Ring Markers

Good evening everyone!

I just found this morning that effective today, Sweden is using Summer Time. Meaning to say our clock moves 1 hour forward. So, my time difference to Philippines is no longer +7hours but you're just ahead of 6 hours.

I woke up a little early today coz very early this morning when I got thirsty and went to the kitchen, naturally I passed by my craft room and noticed that all the mini lampshades I made looks so plain. I felt something is lacking. But I was sleepy so after drinking water, I went back to bed and an idea pop into my mind :D Remember the wine markers I made last year? If you don't remember just click this - http://jerosha.multiply.com/photos/album/31/Glass_Marker_using_Shrink_Film so you'll have an idea what I'm talking about.

So for this 29th day of National Craft Month, I made 3 different sets and added some beads in every ring :D

Here's how I did the rings :D

Stamp the image(s) that you like. You may color the images using colored pencils, chalks, or paint, or stamping pens.

Cut each image about 2 cm away from the image.

If you want a hole, now is the time to punch a hole before baking.

Set your oven to 130 degrees C and bake for 3 -4 minutes only. You may also use your heat gun if you don't have an oven. I have not tried using a micro oven so really have no idea how it works :( I always use oven hehehehehehehehe.

See each set below :

So easy to make and we can make our own personalized embelishments :D