HEY CRAFTERS!!
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Monday, December 10, 2018
COLORING DECEMBER 2018 DIGI PANDA PAL
December Digi: Panda Pal
Here it is! The latest Digital Stamp, Panda Pal, was created to finish up the Progressive Digi Challenge for 2018! FREE FOR ALL MEMBERS of Koala T Crafts, this cuddly little guy would make an adorable tag for that special little person in your life! What a great idea!! Let's do it!
Simply click the picture below and it will take you directly to the KTC Store. Follow the easy directions and add him to this year's digi collection! Here you will also find other digis to color as friends for Panda Pal!
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| Panda Pal FREE DECEMBER DIGI |
Note: Panda Pal will no longer be available after December 31, 2018.
Coloring Panda Pal
Let's get started!
After downloading and printing the image on Neenah 100# White Exact Index cardstock, I pulled out my Prismacolor colored pencils. I have not used them in a long time! I enjoy just lazy coloring with the creamy pencils. They glide over the paper so nicely and make it easy to build layer after layer of pigment.
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| Panda Pal Digi made into a tag! |
Creating the Holiday tag
After coloring, I used an Exacto Knife to cut around Panda Pal's paws to tuck the gift in. Of course, he had to have a Santa hat! He is raised by fun foam and attached to a manila tag. Clear flat sequins, a red/white twine bow and a sentiment of "DO NOT OPEN until Dec 25th" from the Hero Arts Christmas Messages stamp set was added.
Deciding he needed a little sparkle and dimension, I used a black gel pen for his eyes, put Wink of Stella glitter pen on his nose, paws, and fur on the hat. Another possibility to add sparkle would be to use Stickles Stardust Glitter Glue on his hat. Last, I put Glossy Accents on his nose and finished the back with a to/from. I tried to capture the sparkle in the photo I took!
I hope you will download this guy and create! Show us your project! We would love to see it!
List of Supplies
Some of the items that I used are listed below. Click on the item and be taken to Amazon where you can get more information about it. These are called Affiliate Links. Koala T Crafts is an affiliate of Amazon.
This simply means that KTC will get a small commission for any Amazon sales. Even if you decide that you are not interested in that item, you may decide to look at other items and purchase one of those. Because you used a Koala T Crafts link, KTC will get a commission. The neatest part is, there is NO cost to you! It will not change the price of the items you purchase to cover this commission!
Please think about our Community, the Koala T Crafts family, when deciding to shop at Amazon. These funds are used to keep Koala T Crafts on YouTube and Facebook. If you have more questions, please message Jen Evers or any other administrator and we will gladly help!
To make it easy to find Jen's favorites in Amazon, there is a section in the Koala T Crafts Store which lists many items that are used by Jen so they are tried and true! Click the picture below and you will be linked directly to the Amazon page.
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| Koala T Crafts Amazon page |
All you need to do is remember koalatcrafts.com and you will find everything, the Amazon Store, the KTC store where you can find adhesives, the Facebook Community, a link to go to Patreon to become a patron of Koala T Crafts, the Blog, the Digi Store, and a chat box if you need help!
Remember to watch the Facebook page for announcements and updates about the Community! If you're not a member, join us! We would love to have you! Watch the Jen Evers Youtube Channel Wednesdays at 5pm CST for One in Ten In'Jen'uity: From Mailbox to Masterpiece and on Fridays at 5pm CST for Friday Free Play!
Remember, great thing come to those that create!
(I purchased this stamp set from Jen at a discounted price at her Crafty Garage Sale. She MIGHT have a few left. Please check with her.)
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| Manila Shipping Tags |
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
HOW TO: DOUBLE DUTCH FANCY CARD
Double Dutch Fancy Card
What beautiful Holiday cards this would make! This card design is unique and easy to create! The bottom flaps open to reveal a secret message and aid in standing it up for display. Make a Birthday card and the recipient can display it on their desk, countertop or mantle.
Deciphering Measurements
After you have picked your pattern papers, sentiments and image for the front of the card, you will need to cut the card base. Use a sturdy cardstock like Neenah Exact Index #110 cardstock or another that you prefer.
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| Neenah Exact Index #110 Cardstock |
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65-lb Cardstock Value Pack |
The main part of your card will be the size of an A2 (4 1/4"x 5 1/2") card plus the size of the flap. The size of the flap can vary depending on the size of the image chosen for the front of the card. Let's use these measurements, you will need two strips of paper, both can be cut from a single sheet of 8 1/2"x 11" cardstock:
- 4 1/4"x 9"
- 8 1/2"x 2"
On the piece that is 8 1/2" long, score at 2 1/8" on one side, turn it around and score at 2 1/8".
Fold at your score lines.
The center of the 2" strip should be 4 1/4" between score lines. This part should line up perfectly with the end of your 9" piece of cardstock. Attach it to the bottom of the larger side from the scoreline. (The side from the scoreline that is 4 1/4"x 5 1/2".) This will create the card base and should stand on your work table.
Finishing the Card
Add patterned papers, embellishments, and sentiments to your liking. For a small border (1/8") around your pattern paper, cut your paper into:
- 4"x 3 1/4" for the top
- 1 3/4"x 1 7/8" for the bottom (cut 2 for flaps)
One: have a full piece of cardstock for sentiment and signature:
- 4"x 5 1/4"
- Top 4"x 3 1/4"
- Bottom 4"x 1 3/4"
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| Double Dutch Fancy Card |
This is a beautiful card, easy to make and can be created for any occasion! Tune in to Friday Free Play on the Jen Evers YouTube Channel for other crafting ideas, DIYs, tips, and tricks at 5pm CST on Fridays and get a chance to chat LIVE with other viewers as well as Jen. Viewers can offer ideas and sometimes the show goes a different direction than planned. That's what Free Play is all about!! Having fun while crafting!
You are personally invited to watch Koala T Crafts LIVE on the YouTube Channel on Wednesday for One in Ten by Jen: from Mailbox to Masterpiece at 5 pm CST. This program is so popular! Viewers enjoy and get a chance to participate! Not only can you chat with the community and Jen but you can send in your scraps and Jen will attempt to make you a card in 10 minutes! She DARES you to stump her!
Then on every other Saturday from 10 am-2 pm, Koala T Crafts has been offering a Garage Sale for the Facebook Community and the Public!! This too is a LIVE event! You will find discounted prices on tools, stamps, embellishments, markers, Tim Holtz, Stampin´ Up, Close To My Heart, Jolees, Fiskars, and so much more! If you ever have any questions about the events:
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| koalatcrafts.com |
Wait! There's MORE!
Patrons have had the chance to get specials or preview sales on the Friday evening before the Garage Sale. After Friday Free Play at 6 pm CST, Patrons, only on the Patron Facebook page, get to view and participate.
How can you get into this sale? It's oh, so easy! Becoming a Patron means making a monthly, or one time pledge, for as little as a $1.00. You are able to access special videos, additional swaps and challenges like the Envelope Challenge, Sketch Challenge, and receive free monthly digital stamps! Just come in your pajama pants, hang out, bring a friend and have fun! Your support helps Jen continue her tutorials! It's easy to sign up with Patreon!
1. On the Facebook page, many in the Community are willing to help you out!
2. Private Message (PM) Jen Evers (Admin.) or Penny Jo Ratcliff (Admin.), Lori Ellen (Blog), Pamela Wilber (Card Swaps) or Susan Baker (Moderator)
3. If you are a Patron of Koala T Crafts, you can post your question and the Patron Community will help happily!
4. Jen Evers is always available at her email address:koalatcrafts@gmail.com.
Remember, great things happen to
those that create!
Artistically Yours,
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
TIM HOLTZ HOLIDAY HACKING
Tim Holtz & Holiday Hacks
Yes! The HOLIDAYS are here! I've been making holiday cards since September when school began. But there is just something magical about making holiday projects during the season. They seem to sparkle more. Everything seems magical!
Tim Holtz feels the same way. He is always so jovial on his videos. (He has a gleaming smile!) But at this time of the year, he literally sweats glitter! Well, he has come up with some easy hacks to help you sparkle up everything and save time doing it!
Part I
Tags made from Ideology Quote Chips and some string is an easy way to dress up a gift package! Just punch a hole through the sturdy chipboard and set an eyelet. You don't have to add an eyelet although it is a way to dress up the tag!
Trinket tags are a great way to use up some of your scraps and embellishments. Using Ideology Tag Press Rings, a Charm and a Loop Pin make easy tags to dress up your "brown paper packages tied up with strings! (Hint: Make in bulk at one time to save time later!)
Using Shifters to stencil shipping tags is also an easy way to decorate packages. There is usually difficulty holding paper and stencils still at the same time. Using washi tape helps but it leaves a blank edge when removed.
Sizzix has a product called Sticky Grid that was designed to hold dies in position when going through a Die Cutting Machine. It has adhesive on both sides. Much like Post-It Notes, it can be used over and over again and then returned to the backing sheets for use another time.
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| Sticky Grid 6" x 8.5" (5PK) |
Tim goes through several other hacks, ways to help you make time for those holiday project ideas. Watch the video by clicking on the picture.
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| Tim Holtz Holiday Hacks Part 1 |
Part II
Now Tim has ideas for decorations and gift giving. He shares ways to add sparkle to everything HOLIDAY!
Make your trinkets shine in the light by adding Ranger Alcohol Inks to the smooth surfaces. When dry, brush with Distress Collage Medium and add Rock Candy Glitter with the NEW Glitter Duster! Arrange nature inspired die cuts and a bow made of twine atop your gifts.
Turn Rock Candy Glitter into many different colors to add sparkle to your stamped cards and tags!
Use your die cuts like Sizzix FRESH BAKED 1 & 2 Thinlits to make gift cards that are as cute as gingerbread cookies!
Surprise your holiday guests with standing cardstock die cuts by using a fancy fold and any steel rule die.
Find other surprises, tips, and tricks in Holiday Hacks: Part 2!
Stampers Anonymous stamp set Festive Overlay helps to create beautiful holiday cards and tags swiftly. Tim's tip: Have everything ready in assembly-line fashion. Doing that will aid in using your time efficiently.
Festive Overlay stamp set was created specifically with the idea of stamping the sentiment over the image. All of the sentiments work with all of the images.
In the video, Tim talks about what type of inks to use and whether one type of ink stamps better on another. In some cases, it boils down to personal preference.
Watch Part 2 by clicking on the picture below.
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| Holiday Hacks: Part II |
I've been so busy making cards for others that I haven't started on my own. There are a couple ideas in these videos that have inspired me to get going on them! I hope you feel inspired too!
I know of another thing to help inspire you and get those creative juices flowing! Watch Koala T Crafts on Wednesdays at 5 pm CST for One in Ten with Jen: In´Jen´uity from Mailbox to Masterpiece and Fridays for Friday Free Play at 5 pm CST. There are special sales and events posted in the Facebook groups for Patrons and Garage Sales usually every other Saturday from 10 am-2 pm CST. Join our Facebook Group to stay updated on events. We hope you will join us!
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| Koala T Crafts FaceBook Group |
Remember, great things come to those that create!
Artistically Yours,
As always, thank you so very much for the support of the Jen Evers YouTube Channel! She has hit over 15,000 subscribers! Thank you for supporting and caring about the Koala T Crafts Facebook Group, Patreon Group, and the Blog! Please remember that you can always ask questions;
1. On the Facebook page, many in the Community are willing to help you out!
2. Private Message (PM) Jen Evers (Admin.) or Penny Jo Ratcliff (Admin.), Lori Ellen (Blog), Pamela Wilber (Card Swaps) or Susan Baker (Moderator)
3. If you are a Patron of Koala T Crafts, you can post your question and the Patron Community will help happily!
4. Jen Evers is always available at her email address: koalatcrafts@gmail.com
Becoming a Patron is so easy and fun!
What is a Patron?
When you make a monthly, or one-time pledge, for as little as a $1.00, you are able to access special videos, additional swaps and challenges like the Envelope Challenge, Sketch Challenge, receive free monthly digital stamps and get a free preview of the crafty items that will be for sale at Koala T Crafts bi-weekly Garage Sales. Just come in your pajamas, hang out and have fun! Your support helps Jen continue her tutorials! Sign up with Patreon!
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Many thanks to:
Tim Holtz blog http://timholtz.com/2018-holiday-hacks/
Simon Says Stamp simonsaysstamp.com
Scrapbook.com
Amazon.com
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