The Craft Attic

Thanks for the queries I am getting. Here are a couple I will share with you.

Firstly, Nadia from NSW asks....

Hi Debra.  I really liked your “card tin” that you made as a housewarming gift. I was just wondering if you can give me some more details on the products that you used. I know you said you used “websters pages” papers, but would you be able to tell me which websters pages range it was and any other specific materials that you used? I wanted to make this for someone as well if that’s ok. Thank You very much.

Hi Nadia, thank you so much for the feedback. The pages I used from the Websters Pages range are A Sweet Life. I love these papers as they are double sided, and a bit different in their designs.  I covered the tin in these (be careful not to put it too far up the side or the lid wont close) and then cut out a piece and put it on the side with mounting tape to give the side some dimension.  Use some Mod Podge on the tin and put the paper on top of that. Be sure not to have any gaps in the glue or the paper wont stick and you will end up with bubbles. On the other small side of the tin, I punched some brown cardstock with the Fiskars border punch (Threading Water), mounted it and then thread ribbon through each hole. Put a piece of ribbon around the top, covering the edge of the paper and just touching the bottom of the lid.  Cover the top of the lid in brown cardstock. Cut it in 2 pieces and try to get as close to the handles as possible, but if you cant it doesnt matter. Cover the lid in flowers (I used Prima) and hide the joins and around the base of the handle with these. I cut some shapes using my Nestabilities dies and used Thickers to write "cards" on the side.Finish off with some ribbons tied around the handle, i added a Tim Holtz Key hanging on a chain. I hope this helps, and good luck with your tin!

The other query I received was from Danielle who asked about selling second hand albums. 

Danielle, the best way to sell second hand is via ebay. Lots of people are looking for bargains there, so you have a great customer base.  If you wanted to give them away, rather than sell them, then try your local school. Schools are always looking for craft items to use and I am sure they could put them to good use.

til next time,

Debra

Hi

I thought it was about time I put something on the blog, its been a while. I have been busy. As John Lennon said "Life is what happens when your busy making other plans".

I went to the craft show on the weekend. Ran into lots of people I know and had a great time.

I recently made a friend of my this tin to store cards in. I made lots of cards and put in it. It was a housewarming gift. I used Websters Pages papers - my current favourites.

til next time

Debra

We have new Twiddleybitz products in store. This beautiful layout, done by Renee Dowling, uses the products, dont you love the gates!

They even open, as seen here. We have a variety of products from this company, including mirror butterflies and flowers.

We also have new classes from both Barbara and Krischelle. Check out our class schedule for all the details.

til next time

Debra

Here are some items I have cut with my new machine.

I did these cards in dress shapes by taking a picture and copying the shape in the software. I cut one full card then just the front dress shape. Aren' they cute!

cheers

Debra

We are currently offering this great special for a cuttlebug machine. You get such great value on this offer, they will be in store next week, so call in and order yours today!

Today I put up the class schedule for May and June. It contains night classes on Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs each week at 7pm, plus a Saturday class every 2nd week and day classes on Thursday.  Krischelle and Barbara are working hard to get their classes sorted. Book in today!!! Numbers are restricted so book early to avoid disappointment.

Here is one of Krischelle's classes (Transparency Class). The full schedule is available under "Class Schedule" on the left hand menu.  Most classes include the basics for completing the class, normally we do not include alphabets for titles on layouts as it's too hard to satisfy everyone's title preferences, but everything else is included -including wooden products as required. You may bring your own alphas, buy on the day or complete the title at home.

Krischelle has a great class on making a card book - just the place to store all your cards, ready to post. Barbara has some fantastic card classes to fill it up! Her interactive cards are very clever and will be sure to impress your family and friends. She also has a class on Renee Dowling's perpetual calendar, as seen in Scrapbooking Memories. Renee displays her work exclusively at The Craft Attic. This calendar will be a family favourite for years to come.  And what about something for the kids? The Money Box class is ideal.

We have had so many enquiries for night classes, now they are here we hope you support them.

til next itme

Debra

Yesterday I picked up some new products from Scrapware, they have different chipboard products, including tiny little birds and BIG birds like those used on this card.

We also have zoo animals, spiderwebs, houses, cute trees complete with birds sitting in them and more....

My cardmaking frenzy continues, here is another one...simple and quick to make.

This card took much longer to make, but I am very happy with the results. This one will be included in a class shortly.

In our first installment of Ask Debra, Margaret from Toowoomba asks...
"I have a set of clear stamps but outlines of the images are not included. I am worried I may lose one without realising its gone. What can i do?"

Great question Margaret.  The solution to this problem is easy. Simply take your stazon ink and ink up all the stamps in the set without removing them from the acetate.  Then, pop the other piece of acetate over the top, turn the stampset over and press down.  All the images will now be stamped on the cover sheet so you will never lose a stamp again! If the stamp set comes with a piece of acetate on either side, you can use that, if not, buy a piece of acetate and cut it to size. 

Here is a sample of what I have done.

Don't forget to email me with any questions you may have. All the questions will be logged in our Ask Debra section on the top left hand menu for future reference.

til next time

xxx Debra

Today I picked up some new stock, including Kindy Glitz new Slick. Thinking that the brown slick looked nice, I took off the lid and squeezed....mmmm...no luck. Clever me took it to the kitchen bench (thank goodness this didn't happen over my scrap table), squeezed again harder...and harder and blam!!!! out it came in a big pop....big dollops of it over the bench, the floor and cupboards on the other side. It kinda looked like melted chocolate in big globs everywhere.....lol... I sheepishly got a knife, scraped it up and put what I could back in the bottle. I am sure to love this product, but at the moment its in the shame file!!!!  We have it in white, black and brown, if you are game to have a go.

Now I shall share with you some cards I have made..

Check out these new papers from Websters Pages. Have you ever seen such a gorgeous range of papers? Not only that, they are double-sided and really thick good quality paper.  They are in store now, so pay us a visit today! These are just a sample of what we have in this range.

We are pleased to announce that we will be running night classes and weekend classes shortly. Our new class schedule for May/June will be up next week on the site. We are still taking bookings for Thursday classes.

Memento is a new paper company that has produced this fantastic range first up.   I love the rich colors and patterns of these papers. Here is a sample of just some of the papers in this range. On the shelves now!

cheers Debra

Firstly, Prima got it spot on with their flowers, now they have done it again with papers.

This is just a sample from the Mommy and Me range.  In store now!

Its also time for me to tell you that we have spellbinders nestabilities in store.....we have all shapes and sizes so come in tomorrow and have a look! I am currelty making some cards with them and I love them!

Scrap within Reach have done it again with a terrific boys range of papers. This one is called Industrial Park.

I hope you are enjoying this beautiful weekend weather we are having. Just like summer has come back.

First up, Arriving this week!  Glitter Lace cardstock from KI Memories. Its beautiful.  Here is one to tease you with. It is actually glittery, but you cant see that in the photo.

I thought I would share with you this card I made at Friday Night Crop. I used my new cupcake stamps, too gorgeous, and colored them with watercolor pencils and then cut them out and mounted them on the white card then pink. I used some bling, but my favourite part of this card is how I used the Kaiser pearls to reprensent the sprinkles on the cake.

Last but not least, another gorgoues layout from Krischelle.  Like it?  This is Krischelle's next class. Book in to do it today! 

til next time.

Debra

Hi

I am very excited to share with you today a new section on our blog.

is a new service I am offering. I have been a stamper, scrapbooker and papercrafter for over 15 years and a crafter all my life and during this time I have tried hundreds of techniques, tools and products. I am now putting this knowledge to good use to help you out with your craft. If I haven't tried it, then I have probably seen others do it.  I love all techniques, from stamping to quilling, scrapbooking to paper tole and more.

If you have a problem, question or query about anything crafty, then.........

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I have always loved Sassafras Lass papers, but for some reason have never stocked them. I think its because they dont look that good on the web, but IRL they are fab.  I just love how they have a different edge on them that can be used so many ways.

Now, on to Sassfrass Lass! Papers coming this week from the following ranges. (samples shown below)

Fawnd of you too -don't you just love this name!

Happy Place - the name says it all.

Anthem- just too cute! I have some photos of my nephew I can just picture going with this.

Sunshine Lollipop - I used this on an off the page item, its beautiful!

I love them all, cant wait to get scrapping with them!

...and don't forget, if you have a problem or a question about anything crafty

cheers, Debra

Arriving shortly, the new collection of papers from Kaiser, as well as lots more off the page items.

Off the page items include tissue boxes, wood boxes with lids, butterfly shaped albums, pencil holders, and more.

Barbara decorated this lovely little pencil holder for me! Isnt it goregous? thanks Barbara, I love it!! Clever girl used alcohol ink on my blue Heidi Swapp plastic letters to turn them green.

Three new papers ranges:

Garden Arabesque - you know I love this one as its in my favourite colors of purple and green.

Marrakech - a lovely bright range.

and finally Grandiose.

til next time

Debra