Sincerely, Ree

Thursday, October 31, 2013

HYCCT Day 31---The Final Day of HYCCT 2013!

HYCCT1331A-I *HEART* You!

Today's challenge "Here we are, the last day of this wonderful month of challenges for such a worthwhile cause. This is the first of three challenges today and since it has been a month of "heartfelt" love and support, I thought it would be fitting to have a challenge to create a heart shaped card or a card that contains hearts. "

Supplies Used: Stamps: Heidi Grace

Coluzzle-Primitive Heart, Banner

HYCCT1331B-Group Hug

This challenge "Sometimes messages are sent from or to groups of people, messages of thanks, messages of encouragement, messages of hope... sometimes it is great to feel the arms of many at one time... your challenge is to create a card that is simple in nature, and large in its message. Use sentiments or images that reflect a message from or to a group of people, and allow the patient to send or receive a Group Hug."

Supplies Used: Stamps: PSX Designs-Antique Alphabet, Double D Rubber Stamps

HYCCT1331C-Pick A Team!: I Can't Believe It's Over!

"What I want you to do is create a black and white card, with just a pop of one of the colors listed below - indicating your "team." you do not have to know anything about the show or these characters to play - you just have to pick one of these six colors for your pop.

1) Green (Team Walt)
2) Purple (Team Marie)
3) Brown (Team Hank)
4) Pink (Team Holly)
5) Blue - (Team Skyler)
6) Yellow - (Team Jesse)"

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1331c-pick-team-chat-thread-t580280.html#ixzz2jLBJysH7

I decided to add a pop of yellow. I haven't watched Breaking Bad. So, I have no idea who Jesse is. I just decided on yellow because I never use yellow. I thought I'd try something different.
Supplies: Stamps: Inkadinkado-Bold Damask
Dies: Nestabilities-Square
Template: Hot Off The Press!-Fold It Bows!

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

HYCCT Day 30

HYCCT1330-Sparkling Season

Today's challenge: "With the holidays fast approaching, I thought it would be fun to have a challenge focused on making holiday cards. In order to make them "Sparkling Season" holiday cards, my requirement is to use glitter on your cards.

So make a Halloween card, a Thanksgiving card, a Christmas card, or even a Valentine's Day card with glitter on it. Bonus points to those who use PINK on their cards!!

I used this MOJO sketch for this card. I don't know what I'd do with out sketches. I LOVE to use them!

For glitter, I used the Tsukineko Glue Pad then applied glitter on the heart. I also used some seam tape as a ribbon.

Supplies: Stamps: Heidi Grace-Valentine's Day, Savvy Stamps-Polka Dot Heart

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Kennedy Bag

This is another great bag I was allowed the opportunity to test for Sew Sweetness. As of the time of me typing this, I believe that the pattern will be avail. on the Sew Mamma Sew site.

The pattern has you use buckles on the flap and on the sides of the bag. I was unable to find the right size buckles. I looked several places...no luck. So, I had to ad lib a little bit. I used slider bars in place of the buckles on the flap. Also, since I didn't have any swivel hooks, I made my strap longer, ran it through rectangle rings, and made it adjustable with a slider bar.

For the side of the bag, the pattern instructs you to use 1" wide buckles. I couldn't find two matching 1" wide buckles. The closest I could find was 5/8" wide buckles. So, I changed the size of my side accent pieces to 1 1/8" wide x same length. I punched a hole in one side accent piece as instructed, folded it in half and basted this to one side of the side piece. Then I sewed three sides of the other accent piece wrong sides together, trimmed seam allowance, clipped corners, turned right side out and edge stitched along three sides. I basted the raw edge to the opposite side of the side piece. I marked where the buckle prong would hit the accent piece and punched a hole. I added an eyelet in the hole. I repeated this for the other side of the bag. To tack the loose hanging strap I cut a piece

1 1/8" x 2 1/2" I folded the raw edges of the 1 1/8" side to meet in the center. I edge stitched along each side. I then folded under one raw edge 1/4" and glued it. I let this dry then wrapped this around the overhang and side accent piece and glued it, again. I glued it because I used faux leather and wasn't in the mood to attempt to sew it.

This is the inside of the bag with a divided slip pocket on one side and a large zipper pocket on the other.

Click here to see what all the other talented bag makers did with this pattern.

HYCCT Day 29

HYCCT1329-Subway Art with Heart

Today's challenge: "Hello everyone one and welcome to the (Subway)Art with Heart challenge! Subway Art is simply any art you see on the street that isn’t graffiti. Think bill boards, kiosk signs, the sides of busses ect. All you need to take this challenge is a piece of subway art as your inspiration (or you can use the photo below) and of course to put a little of your heart into it! If you choose to use your own inspiration piece please be sure to link it in your description and tell us how you used it. "

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1329-subway-art-heart-chat-thread-t580167.html#ixzz2j8HJblWj

Here is the link to the printable I used. I googled "subway art printable." I found this site. There are lots of other NICE printable avail. on that site.
I decided to add a pumpkin in the corner.
Supplies: Subway Art Printable: Eighteen25
Stamps: DJ Inkers-Plain Pumpkin

Monday, October 28, 2013

HYCCT Day 28

HYCCT1328-I Clearly Care

"My challenge to you today is called "I Clearly Care" and it is to create a card that shows you "clearly care" -- stamping on acetate, plastic, shaker cards, with glaze, etc. - with shades of pink somewhere , of course!"

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1328-i-clearly-care-chat-thread-t580118.html#ixzz2j3Ja9xWJ

I made a shaker box out of the gumball machine.

Supplies: Stamps: Victorine Originals-Gumball Machine Set, My Sentiments Exactly-Retro Alpha

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Vogue 8741 Bag

This bag is made from Vogue Pattern #8741 by designer Marcy Tilton. It is view C-D.

I made this bag out of faux leather or vinyl. Although I like how the bag turned out, I do not recommend using this type of fabric for this particular bag. It was a HUGE pain.

This is a picture of the top of the bag. It has a tie closure. This is a huge bag with tons of pockets inside.

This is the inside of the bag. There are 4 pockets along the outside (see dark grey with white dots). These are four separate pockets...they are divided. There is the pocket in the front, back, and each side.

Before I sewed this bag, it was a little difficult to understand the pocket configuration.

The roomy center inside area is the white with grey dots. There is a zippered pocket in this section, too.

I changed the handles. I like a strap that can go over my shoulder. The instructions have you cut a strap in half. Then cut each half in half. Since I wanted the strap to be longer I did not cut it in half the second time. I knew my sewing machine would NOT forgive me if I tried to sew the straps on--again this is because I used faux leather. Also, I knew the stitching would come undone easily. So, I attached the handles using rivets. I then added the covers from the pattern. I wasn't happy with how the straps looked. So, I thought on it for a little bit. I then had an idea to make straps to tie around each handle cover. Now I LOVE this bag! Although, if I were to make this bag again I'd still make the handles even longer.

In my past experience with Vogue Patterns, there was usually a critical place where I couldn't understand what the instructions were tyring to say and I had a difficult time trying to figure out how to put it together. That was NOT the case with this pattern. The instructions were easy to understand. The main confusing part was on the envelope back where the fabric requirements are...I had a difficult time figuring out the difference between view C and D. Also, as stated earlier, the inside configuration wasn't very clear.

HYCCT Day 27

HYCCT1327-Honor Your Elders

Here is today's challenge "Thank you so much for checking out my challenge! In our culture, our elders are not always held in such high regard. Think about it for a minute. Was there some older person in your life who really made a difference? It could be a family member, a teacher or professor, healthcare professional, a clergy member, a neighbor, so many possibilities! So lets make a card to honor your elders. Extra points for vintage and/or using gold. If you have time, let us know who you are honoring and why."

Read more: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1327-honor-your-elders-chat-thread-t580072.html#ixzz2iy6R7q4w

I think I hit all the points on this card. I made it somewhat vintage and used gold. :)

It's hard to tell but that is metallic gold paper in the background. I stamped vintage ads with black ink on it, however, it is mostly covered.

Supplies Used: Stamps River City Rubber Works- Ladies with Hats & Purses, Hero Arts-Ads

Dies: Sizzix-Rat-A-Tat Alphabet