MeGa Stampin Studio

A special addtion to our Take Two Tuesdays...

So we got over ambitious and created an extra project using the paper beads.  We made a very cute embellishments using accessories from the "old" Pretties kit.  We used a hat pin and some of the clear beads.  We love this simple pin added to the 1-1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon.

 

This stick pin can be used in so many ways; it doesn't have to be added to just ribbon.  Many add these embellishments to cards, scrapbook pages, gift bags or even used on a hat, coat, sweater, etc.

 

Tuesday is our very last Take Two Tuesday.  We will be sharing new and creative ways of paper crafting next year.  We'll keep you posted what you will be seeing next!

Take Two Tuesday - Paper Bead Necklace

It's that time again....so, here's another paper bead idea.

 

As you can see, we enlarged the pattern and made a jumbo bead which we used on a necklace.  We love the Love Letter DSP and thought it made a great single, jumbo bead.  We cut another jumbo bead in pieces to use on each side of the jumbo bead necklace.

 

Don't forget to check out next Tuesday for one more idea!  Melissa and Gayla

Take Two Tuesday - Paper Bead Bracelet

The beads for this bracelet were made using a piece of printer/copy paper and randomly stamped with a solid flower stamp.

 
Your paper would look something like this below.  Notice, we stamped right on top of our pattern.

 
However, once you cut and roll the beads, they take on a whole different look!

This photo shows two methods; the one mentioned above and one using Designer Series Paper.

 
Hope you enjoyed seeing one more idea to use these paper beads.  This is a great project to make at a girl's birthday party, club, etc.  Don't forget, you can still purchase the tutorial for only $1.95 which will show you how to make our original Scissor Charms.

Big Shot Wednesday - Week #5 Buttons #5

Wow!  What fun we've had creating this month's projects.  After all, we LOVE buttons.

This last project is absolutely adorable. We created a bracelet that anyone would love to wear.

The bracelet is one we bought at the local hobby store in the jewelry section.  The "links" are flat disks giving us something to adhere our flowers and buttons to. 

These flowers were made with the new DSP, Island Oasis, and the Stampin' Up! exclusive Big Shot die, Floral Fusion.  There are six flower layers and we used the button die in 3 of the 6.  We used white brads in the other three.  The buttons have been threaded with linen thread.  Of course, you could make the whole bracelet with buttons only and it would be fun and cute.  What a great project to make and coordinate for all of you going to convention!!!!  If you do, we would LOVE to see them!

Blog Tour Follow-Up!

All of our projects for the Royal Blog Tour use the following color combinations - Real Red, Summer Sun, Cameo Coral, Tempting Turquoise and Pink Flamingo DSP. 

This square round jar is decorated with a medallion flower on top.  There are also four scalloped layers created with the Nestabilities.  The nuggets inside have all been decorated with the featured DSP.  We have added bling to the "i's" on "things i love".  This jar (minus the nuggets) is part of our blog candy. 

Here is another close-up of the necklace and matching box.  The box is actually a jewelry box that we covered with DSP and added Tempting Turquoise grosgrain ribbon.  The flower is made with the XL Fancy Flower punch, vellum that has been textured with the Polka Dot embossing folder.  We cut out the shoe and layered the strap and the toe piece.  The shoe was covered with Crystal Effects and embellished with turquoise bling.

The necklace was created with two pieces of Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware.  We stamped the shoe with black Staz-On on DSP.  Then it was punched with the Designer Label punch.  This piece was glued in to one of the hardware pieces.  Another punched piece of DSP was glued into the second piece of hardware.  Tiny turquoise bling was added to the shoe.  Both pieces were covered with Crystal Effects - being careful to not run onto the hardware.   We let both pieces dry over night.  Then both pieces were glued together - back-to-back.  We further embellished with charms and bling. 

We created another set of card candy.  This set also uses the "platter" from On a Pedestal.  The turquoise platter uses just the top part.  It is two layers and covered in Crystal Effects.  It has been embellished with small pearls.  The small "bag" of chocolates is one we just made up. 

 Both card candy sheets and the necklace will be available on Etsy.  Please let us know if you have any questions! 

  

Royal Blog Tour - "Things I Love" Treats

Welcome to the Royal Blog Tour.  Please be sure to leave a comment so you will be added to the drawing for blog candy.  Also, come back after the tour for more photos, ideas and all the details.  Enjoy!

We are featuring projects made with the stamp set, "Things I Love".  It was not hard to come up with things we love, it was hard to limit it!!!  For this tour, we are focusing on - chocolate and shopping (and embellishments, of course)! 

This square round jar is filled with nuggets.  Probably not surprising for those of you who follow us regularly.  We LOVE projects with nuggets!  The lid is embellished with a medallion-style flower!

Here is a close-up of a few of the nuggets.  The plain white wrapping really stands out with the bright colors from the Pink Flamingo DSP.

  

What an adorable necklace (or charm).  This necklace is easily personalized for a special girlfriend (or yourself) by changing the stamp, color and/or embellishments.

The gift box has been designed to coordinate with this special necklace.  

Our last project is a sheet of card candy.  It is one of our new favorite things.  You will be seeing more and more of these showing up in our Etsy shop.  As we said earlier, this package of card candy covers two of our favorite things - chocolate and shopping. 

Don forget to stop back by the week after the tour ends to see more photos and to get all the details and maybe a few patterns and measurements!  We will have a couple of other coordinating projects to share!  Enjoy the tour and thanks for stopping by MeGa Stampin Studio!

Jewelry Shared by Shelli & Sara

Shelli shared these during one of the Opening sessions.  She and Sara created these using DSP and our round metal edge tags. The gift holder was very similar to the matchbook style one we posted eariler that held paper clips.

 

She also shared a covered headband using the Big Shot and dies.  These earrings were done with DSP and the light weight chipboard that comes in your designer paper.  The pearls are from our Pretties Kit.

 

The black hoops were very elegant looking and Sara, Shelli's daughter, actually wore these to Awards Night.  The smaller earrings were done using our Boho Blossoms punch and glued to regular post earrings.

 

The black and white houndstooth earrings with Summer Sun Corduroy buttons, have to be my favorite.

Hope you enjoyed these samples and have some fun new ideas to try!  We always love it when you share your new inspirations with us!

Big Shot Wednesday - "It's A Party" Favors!

What's a party without favors?!  We've created favors that include candy, jewelry, and a decorative tin that we filled with decorated paper clips.  (Do you recognize the tin?? It is an empty Build-a-Brad tin.)

 

Aren't these earrings cute!  They were made using Poly Shrink that we ran through the Big Shot with the Daisies #2 die and then colored using Stampin' Pastels. These earrings were created with the medium flower.  Don't forget to punch a hole for the earring wire before you bake them.  We added bling to the center of each flower. 

The earring "stand" is a package of Rolos that we've decorated using Razzleberry DSP and ribbon.  We slipped the earring wire around the ribbon.

The large paper clips were decorated with the medium daisy which we doubled up and then added rhinestones for the centers.  The tin has been decorated with the Razzleberry DSP.  The small circles on the lid of the tin are from the centers of the flowers and  we've covered them with Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds glitter.  Two large paper clips fit nicely in these tins.

Come back next week as the party continues!!

Scissor Charm Tutorial Available!

What a great way to keep track of your scissors when you are working with others who have scissors just like yours.  You will be making a fun scissor charm for every pair of scissors you own as well as for your friends, downlines, stamp club or for those special hostesses.  We have personalized these using Stampin' Up!'s DSP and a few regular beads.  What a fun gift - don't forget convention gifts, incentives, birthdays, etc.  The tutorial will give you step-by-step directions as well as photos to make your own paper beads and a scissor charm.

 

 

The cost is only $1.95.  Please use the Paypal button below to make your purchase.  We will send you the tutorial within 24-48 hours of receiving payment.  Please let us know if you have any questions!