LESSON #3

LESSON #3

1. Photo #1 - Add the ribbon to the back of the dress. Attach firmly.

2. Photo #2 - Lay both the back (down) and front (down) side by side.

3. Photo #3 - Choose the bags you are going to use. Approximate size used in the photo are 6" by 12 1/2" tall. I chose the white bags. You can use white or any color to go with the major colors in this project.

4. Photo #4 - Fold the bags in half. Crease at center. Be sure crease is set tight. Clothes pins. I used the pincher clothes pins to keep the bags from slipping while I am sewing them. Using a pencil make a line in the crease about 1" in on both sides of bags. This will give you a straight line to sew them together.

5. Photo #5 & 6 - Attaching the inside dress to both covers. Put the adhesive on the back of both back and front. Next on the 1/2" perimeter use a wet glue all around the edge. Do not over glue. Attach the dress by laying in place. All around the edge use the pincher clothes pins to hold together. This will insure that your edges are down and glueing together.

I know it looks stange, but it works. Lay aside for about 10 to 15 minutes.

6. Photo #7 & 8 - Mounting the bags on the back cover. Line up the bags and give yourself about 1 - 2" from the bottom edge. Line the bags so they are straight across. You may have an overlap at the top. That's ok, you can trim that. Once you have them where you want, hold down with the pinchers (clothes pins). Put in your sewing machine, as shown in the photo. Sew along your drawn line. You can back up, but only for a few stitches. Take off machine and do not cut the thread yet.

7. Photo #9 & 10 - Glue the ends with a glue pen. Set aside. When glue dries, clip ends, close.

8. Photo #11 - Turn the back over. You now have a line on the back from attaching the bags to the dress. If you have some paper lace with adhesive backing, now we will use it. Just take it across the back, from side to side. This covers up the thread. Gives a nice finished look.

9. Photo #12 & 13 - Lay the 2 dress covers neck to neck, right side up for both. At the top of the 2 sleeves on both the back and front of the dress, make a mark for grommets. Center the two marks. Next using a small punch, or small setting on your crop-a-dile make 2 holes on each shoulder. Insert gommett and attach. There will be 2 on each shoulder, 8 total.

10. Photo 14 & 15 - Shows grommets after attachment.

Take time to look at the edges of the front and back cover to be sure there is not overlap showing after adding the back to both pages. If there is trim back as needed for a talored finished look.

Tomorrow we will start building our pages. Pick out all the embellishments and lettering that you may want to use. It is a good idea to have a lot to choose from.

Till then,

Sandra

Any questions or comments, please email me at:

sandiescrapper@gmail.com

LESSON #2

LESSON #2

1. Photo #1 and #2 at top of page: Trace your pattern onto the back of your paper choice. When finished add about 1/4" all around the pattern. You need this to fold over the dress. Cut it out, following the outside line. You can look closely at the photo and see how I did it. Cut out both the front and back covers of the book.

2. Photo #3 and 4: Put adhesive on the right side of the pattern and attach the paper pattern to it. Be sure to follow your pattern lines. Smooth out with your hands. A good dry paper glue will work fine. On the next step, look real close at the photo and you will see how I cut the pattern every so often so the dress paper will lay smoothly all the way around. In the arms and neck the cuts need to be smaller and closer together. Using a good glue (wet) go around the pattern and glue to the chipboard pattern. Repeat this on both chipboard patterns.

3. Photo #5 : Choose your ribbon and apply it to the front of dress pattern. Make your bow.

4. Photo #6: Apply the trim at the sleeves, hemline, and neckline. On both the front and back of the book.

5. Photo #7: This photo gives you an idea about how the trim should look. I chose a trim that would go around the neck, sleeves very easily. Something flexible.

6. Photo #8: The last one in this series. This is what the front of the book should look like when you have finished with this lesson. The back of the book should look the same, only do not add the ribbon for the bow. There is not a bow on the back.

That is today's lesson. My computer acted up a bit today so I am running late. All is fixed now and we are running fine.

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Tomorrow is Sunday, and I will continue on Monday. Have a great day. Till next time,

Sandra

Today is the day, let's begin.

LESSON #1

I will begin this 1st lesson with the top photo and work my way down.

1. The top photo will show you that the dress book we are going to make

is 11" tall by 10" wide. I started with this photo first because I wanted you to see the actual size of your book.

2. Photo # 2 shows that you will need 2 pieces of 12x12 chipboard or the backing of paper stacks. Lots of times if you go to your local scrapbook store, they will give you these pieces of board for no cost. When their paper arrives from the vendors each is divided with this type of paperboard. Just ask.

3. Photo #3 gives you the pattern for this project. Copy it off and use a copier to get it to the size of 11" high by 10" wide. After you make your pattern, cut it out and you are ready to trace.

4. Photo #4 shows you how the dress will look with front and back of the book. Trace and cut out. This is only the pattern for the front and back of the book.

5. Paper Quilting: Choose the papers you want for this project. If you have a recipient in mind you may want to choose colors likable to them. Take your time, mix and move around until you get the colored effect you want.

For this project I used:

De'ja' Views - Sharon Ann Collection - Dots on Pink

De'ja' Views - Sharon Ann Collection - Green & White Check

De'ja' Views - Sharon Ann Collection - Brown w/Random Dots

The Paper Studio - Pink & Brown Flowers

Bazzill Basics - Green

Bazzill Basics - Pink

Bazzill Basics - Brown w/Mini Scallops

De'ja' Views - Sharon Ann Collection - Pink w/Random Dots

De'ja' Views - Sharon Ann Collection - Pink & Brown Random Stripes

De'ja' Views - Sharon Ann Collection - Pink & Brown Circles

De'ja' Views - Sharon Ann Collection - Pink & Brown Large Stripes

Pebbles Inc. - Nellie's Garden Tiny Flowers

Pebbles Inc. - Nellie's Garden - Words

De'ja' Views - #'s and Letters

6. The final photo shows you some of the laces, and ribbons I chose for the project. Take a peek back at the top photo. You will see how some of the ribbon and trim will be used.

Tomorrow we will be ready for the next step. I am giving you time to make your pattern and make your paper quilt.

Till then,

Sandra

BUILDING A BOOK

HELLO EVERYONE !!!

Today we are going to start a new project together. We are going to build a book. By this I mean that everyday I will be making a new entry with information on making the outside of the book, picking the paper, and how each page is put together. Sound like fun? I hope you will enjoy it as much as I will.

We are going to have a great time. The next entry will be Step 1.

Have a great day and talk to you again, soon.

Sandra

Tea 4 Two Originals Design Team Leader

Scrappersaurus Scrapbooks Design Team

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MOTHER

I just listed the above book on ebay. I had so much fun making - creating this book. The paper I chose is very vibrant and I think really shows the love for a mother. Mother's can be your own mother, daughter, grandmother, or a friend that is a mother.

A great subject. In many cases you can just add your personal photos, journal, add personal touches and then give it as a gift.

My daughter made a mother book for her mother-in-law, and her grandmother. I know they loved their books and display them proudly. Plus it took time and love for Kathi to make the books.

Just a thought with Mother's Day a few months away.

Thanks for taking the time to read the blog. I hope from time to time that I am helpful to you.

Thank you and most of all, have fun.

Sandra

Tea 4 Two Originals Design Team Leader

Scrappersaurus Scrapbooks Design Team

DBPP & EPSP

ACRYLIC VALENTINE'S BOOK CLASS

What Fun!!!

This past Saturday I taught a class in Huntsville, Alabama and we made the acrylic book above. We had a great time, didn't we? Paula and Debbie thank you for making the class fun and interesting. We all learned a lot, especially me!

Each page of the book was built to add dimension and color to the page before it. The "see-thru" effect was definitely what we wanted to achieve and I believe we did. With open edges, rub-ons and some edging we made a beautiful book that would be a perfect book for any valentine. Just add pictures and away you go. You're ready.

Enjoy and most of all have fun!

Sandra

Tea 4 Two Originals Design Team Leader

Scrappersaurus Scrapbooks Design Team

DBPP & EPSP

LOVE

LOVE !

Happy Valentine's Day

Above is the latest addition to my Valentine's Day books. The acrylic book is shaped into a heart. The book was made by C. McClelland. I have her space on my favorite links. Look her up, she will gladly make any shape you can dream up.

The book has 4 pages, 8 sides. The cover is made with black eyelash fiber around the edge. Inside the large heart is a red sequined heart. Lots of bling. Throughout the book there are hand-drawn flourishes and red bling hearts. This book is a favorite and I will be listing it on my ebay site soon.

Enjoy looking at it and I will talk to you later.

Have fun!

Sandra

Tea 4 Two Originals Design Team Leader

Scrappersaurus Scrapbooks Design Team

DBPP & EPSP