First up - sewing! Stitching on my layouts has become a must for me. I just love the finishing touch it gives to my layouts and cards and it's sew easy (pun intended)! Okay, I'll admit, it wasn't always so easy! So let me share with you a few things I learned along the way and hopefully you can speed up your learning curve!
*Use a basic machine with basic stitches! In fact, I went out and purchased a small, basic machine for under $75.00 just to use for my scrapbooking. It's all you will need. Keep it handy and threaded with a basic color and you will find yourself using it all the time!
*Apply a small amount of adhesive to hold your papers in place while stitching. Avoid stitching directly through adhesive tabs as this will gum up your needle and your thread will continually break. If you do get glue on your needle, you can clean it with Un-do or rubbing alcohol.
*Use a medium to heavy weight needle for most paper stitching. The exception would be if you were sewing through light ribbon or vellum. In this case, a light weight needle will suffice. Remember to keep your stitches long - short stitches too close together will act like a perforation and your paper will tear.
*After stitching, turn your project over. Grab hold of the bobbin (bottom) thread and give it a light tug. The top thread will come through a bit and make a loop. Grab this with a sharp point and pull it all the way through to the back. Use tape to secure both threads to back of project and cut off remaining.
*Play with a variety of stitches! I combine straight and zig zag stitches on almost all my layouts. Sometimes I leave the ends loose on the front, sometimes I go around 2 or 3 times, sometimes I use a pattern and sometimes it's random. There is no right or wrong way!
Next up is my sketch! I love to work from a sketch! They make great starting points for photo placement and help me to get my mojo flowin'! I love to rotate them, add photos, delete photos - you can make the design all your own! Some of my favorite sites for skeches are My Sketch World, Page Maps, and Pencil Lines. Here is own I created for you to play with:
And last but not least is Scooter's Vacation! This is one of my all time favorite lines by Imaginisce. It's such a versatile travel line full of fabulous 2-sided papers and embellishments! You can find it all at Two Peas in a Bucket and at your local Michael's Craft Store.
Do you see all that fun dimension? I was playing with my Cuttlebug machine and embossing folders! I love to use them to add dimension, texture and character to my designs! The large dot one is called Seeing Spots and it's my current favorite! I also used Diamond Plate, Script Texture, Tiny Bubbles, Polka Dots and the Measure by Measure borders.
Did you make it all the way down here to the end? If you did -- good for you because this is where the giveaway information is! Giveaway? Imaginisce is amazing when it comes to fun giveaways! So, leave a message here by August 24th and you could win a prize package full of Scooter's Vacation Goodies!
Do you want another giveaway? Of course, you do! If you hop on over to my blog today, you will see that I'm giving away a fabulous Cuttlebug embossing folder by Provocraft! It's called Dominos!
Have a glorious day - Happy Scrappin'!
130 comments:
WAY WAY cute!!! thanks for the sewing tips!! Love this line.
LOVE!!!! I just pulled out my machine and figured out how to use it... now to ACTUALLY use it on a layout! LOL! Thanks for the tips! I love Scooter's vacation too :)
Well now I guess I better pull out my MIL's ancient old machine and see if I can get it to work!!!! Thanks for the tips!! Your layout is awesome and I LOVE the paper!!!
Love the sewing tips! They're seeeeeewwwwwwwwww cute! And "Scooter's Vacation" is seeeeeeewwwww versatile! You Rock!
The layout and sketch are super...plan to use the sketch soon and would love to have the prize goodies to use!
Kim!!!! Your sketch and your LO ROCK! And, I love how you use your stitching as an embellishment and not just a border. Fabulous work!!
would love to win some great goodies---thanks for the chance
I love the Scooter Vacation layout! It's fantastic!!!
Love this! Thanks again for the chance to win!
Love the line and your sketch! Thanks for sharing!
THANKS FOR THE TIPS!! AND I LOVE YOUR LAYOUT. TOO CUTE
Wow, thanks for sharing the sewing tips. I need to get a machine. I love your layout. TFS>
bellissimo
Thanks for the sewing tips! I'm really not good with a needle and thread, so every little hint helps! Thanks for sharing!
I love this - you have convinced me to dust off my sewing machine!
This layout is AMAZING!!! I loooove all the little details...
- April W
That is one FANTASTIC layout! I love it all!
Thanks for the tips on stitching. Putting a bit of glue is a great idea. Would love to know which sewing machine you use.
I found a small sewing machine at JoAnns for $40.00!!!! Can't wait to pick it up this weekend so I don't have to dig out my big machine every time. Might even put it in a yard sale if the little one works well.
Love all the sewing tips! I need to remember to use my cuttlebug for my layouts too, great dimensions. Thanks for the chance to win! :) :)
Great layout Kim!
Great layout! Love the sewing tips!
Great tips!! I think I'm still a little scared to try this. Maybe I'll try it on a card 1st!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Thanks for the sewing tips. Love the Scooter's Vacation collection.
super cute!! i love the sewing but i was blown away with the embossing! i might have to look into trying that!
Love this layout and all the dimensions! I will definitely be using this in a layout soon! :)
I love the way stitching looks on LOs. Thanks for the tips.
so cute! My sewing machine stopped working for fabric, but works perfect for paper...yay for me! Now, to invest or not invest in a Cuttlebug...
Oh my gosh, Kim, your layout is gorgeous! I love all the dimension that the stitching and embossing added to it. I think I'll be scraplifting this sometime soon.
And yes, I would love to win! Thanks for the chance.
Just similar machine for this purpose. Thank you for the how-to's. Now I feel ready to give ti a try.
Love "Scooter" too...wish my Michael's had more of the line!
Chicago is such a gorgeous layout!!! So easy to be when you are using this line :)
I've used my sewing machine on layouts some, but need to do more. I love the way you used the basic stitches in different ways. I'm also loving the Scooter's Vacation line-it's perfect for all of my "boy" layouts.
This line is too cute. Really love your inspiration.
Kim, THANKS so much for the wonderful tutorial on stitching!!! I don't sew so this info was very helpful!! Awesome LO and sketch too!!
Kim, I love stitching too on my lo's too! You do a fabulous job with stitching!! And the Scooter paper is fab!!!
I love that Chicago Vacation layout. I have embossing folders but up to know I have only used them for cards. I never thought of creating squares and embossing them so thanks for that tip!
I love the idea of stiching on my layouts. Wonder if one of those little hand held sewing machines would be sturdy enough.
Fabulous pics and post, loved it. I am a sewing fan too. :)
I love how you used the embossing folders on the page. the little squares really add to the page.
I'm such a novice when it comes to stitching but you make it look really easy!
fabulous Kim.. too cute .. amazing job with the sketch.. but especially love your signature stitching, amazing accents.. and fabulous style... congrats
Scooter's adorable and I'd love to have him in my home.
What a wonderful layout Kim. And thanks for all of the great info today.
Great article Kim! Thanks for the sewing tips. I will definitely be trying this technique out.
oooh wow i love your layout! what fun! i too love to sew on my layouts. i always have so much fun getting the sewing machine out!
thanks imaginisce on a chance to win scooter's vactaion
Thanks so much for the great info! Love the Imaginisce pps and your LO! That is a great sketch.
Love the colorful examples and fun for sure. Thanks for all the great information.
Super cute page...just bought a paper only machine last week so I can get into the stitching frenzy!!
Great layout, love the stitching !!
Kim - what a terrific layout!Thank you for the sewing tutorial - you and I are on the same page with the stitching - it adds that just right touch!
-Kristin
That is such a great layout. I love the stitching instructions.
Hendersonville.
Perfect timing! I have been playing with my sewing machine and fabric on my layouts recently. But I would love to know what machine you are using? I would love to have a smaller one to keep at my desk. TFS!!
Love all that stitching and embossing that is going on. It brings the layout together.
Thanks for the tips, Kim! Your layout is fantastic as usual!
I've been thinking about doing some stitching on layouts & cards. Thank you so much for the tips!
your stitching is amazing and love the layouts and cards. I have to get that line. You rock!!!
I loved your layout. Thanks for the tips.
Would love some Scooters!
jlh774 at gmail dot com
I do stitching on almost every page, it's just a finishing touch and with your tips it will have even more style!!! And what about scooter?? Well that's one of the most adorable collections ever!
Astrid.
I always admire your stitching techniques, Kim, & thanks for sharing those tips! That LO is stunning & I may just have to scraplift it in its entirety for my own Chicago Album!! Of course I will be using the sketch too & putting my own stamp on it!!! Ooooh! TWO fabulous giveaways!! Please include me in the draw for those....Thank you!!
Kim you always put me in awe with your stitching!!! One of these days I am going to get to meet you and after I HUG the living daylights out of you, I would love to learn how to sew without breaking a machine!! LOL! Your LO is awesome and I love all the embossing you did on it!
Great blog post, Kim... you should do this more often!
I love to sew on my projects too. Machine and by hand. Your page is awesome!
I've just started sewing on my LO's, so really appreciate the tips - thanks!
OH WOW...AWESOME INSPIRATION!!! TFS!!
Too Cute! What a great use of this product. LOVE IT :)
This is an amazing layout, with wonderful tips on sewing. Love the colors of this line. All the added texture just finishes off the layout. Awsome
Great sketch Kim! Love the embossing you did with these fabulous papers!
Beautiful page! Thanks for the sketch and the tips on sewing on pages, too. I never even took home ec in school, so I'm a little wary of sewing machines. But I just LOVE the effect machine stitches have on layouts! Need to bite the bullet and get one...makes for fabulous finishing touches!
WOW, gorgeous page! Thanks for all those tips, and for the great giveaway! Have a great weekend!
I so love all the dimensions in your LO! Will definitely be using those tips.
time for me to dust off the sewing machine! Great layout
Ah, if only I could work my sewing machine - LOL. Great layout!
Ooooh! Another amazing Kim creation - LOVE it all!
This is so creative and full of great inspiration. Great sketch and stitching techniques. Needless to say, it's another WOW layout!
Great sewing tips - and an awesome layout! Love it for those unscrapped vacation photos!
Thanks for the sewing tips! Love the embossing, I haven't tried that technique yet, it looks really fun!
Thank you for sharing your terrific layout and helpful tips! Love all the textures!
Great LO! Love all the stitching detail!
i love the LO its great thanks for sharing
Great layout. Love the stitching.
The stitching added with the dimension of those gorgeous embossing folders rocks. Great job. I love these gorgeous papers. Melxx
I love scooter too! He is so cute!
You layout with all the dimension is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
I just tried sewing on my layout last week and I loved it. I really like what the sewing gives to this page.
love the sketch!
Thanks for all the sewing tips! And thanks for the chance to win!
Thanks for the tips, the sketch and showing us these fun things. Most of all Thanks for the chance to win. I love scooter!! Now let me scoot on out of here and get some scrapping done.
Awesome layout and I really love the stitching.
Ok, you got me hooked! I will get a sewing machine and try it out! I love your tips and the embossing combinations are just wonderful.
i've always wonder what the secrets to sewing on layouts are, so thanks for sharing yours!
Terrific sewing tips, Kim!! LOVE your layout and how you made the most of the Scooter line-FABULOUS!!
thank you for the sewing tips.. i have never tried it before though.
Love how you used different embossing folders on your layout. It looks fabulous. I hope I win - I love Scooter's Vacation!
great layout! Love how you used all the different folders. I love that ruler embossing...I have never seen that folder!
girl, you always amaze me...your page is just darling...and I love your sewing tips. Your
LOs are always so inspirational!
Absolutely beautiful LO Kim!! All the stitching and embossing is wonderful! Makes me wish for a sewing machine now.
Love how you used your embossing folders--I need to dust them off and use them!
Great sewing tips and a beautiful sketch and layout!
Thanks for all the tips... I love to sew on the layouts....
I was also wondering where I can find the winners of the various giveaways. I entered a couple over a week ago and havent seen any winners posted. I just want to make sure that I dont miss out by not claiming a prize of I was to win!
Love this article on adding sewing to a layout. I sew off and on, but I've never done it on a layout. Might have to try it! Thanks!
Great layout, I love your sketch. Thanks for a chance to win this great line.
VERY CUTE Kim! Love the stitching (& thanks for the tips!) and the embossing! I love how 'touchy, feely' this layout looks with all that texture and dimension! Great job!
fantastic layout love all the texture and dimension! thanks for the sewing tips.
What a great layout! Really love all the different textures and stitching.
Thank you for sharing what you have learned about sewing with a machine! Thank you for the giveaway!
YAY for Scooter's Vacation!
I've just started using my sewing machine on my layouts and am really loving it! Thanks for the tips and the opportunity to win!
Love sewing on my layouts....but my machine has had a broken needle for a while. lol That layout you did is just too darn cute!!! Makes me want a Cuttlebug!
Please don't include me in the giveaway! Imaginisce has already been more than kind to me!! :0)
Great tutorial! Love all these tips!
That Chicago Vacation Page is sooooo cute! I love the colors!
Carol B
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stinken cute friend!
love it!
Can't wait to get my cuttlebug this week that I just ordered so I can scraplift this awesome layout. Would live some fun papers to go with it.
this is so cool.....I always forget to use my sewing machine in scrapbooking - quilting, yes, scrapbooking - well let's just say I will be working on this!!!! thanks........... :-)
Thanks for the great sewing tips, and I love your layout!
Great layout. Love the embossing. And Scooter is so cute. Thanks for a chance to win. Iris
oh I love stitching too. your stuff is so fabulous. love the big dot embossing folder!
Your company was the first one that caught my eye when I started scrapbooking again 3 years ago. I love your emblishments and cardstock. Looks like some great products coming out this fall.
Great post! I also have a sewing maching setup just for crafting. I really like the look it adds to a project.
Your layout is awesome! It makes me want to get my sewing machine out now and give it a try!
Great LO, and thanks for the sewing tips! I love that collection, thanks for the chance to win it!
Love the collection. Great tips for sewing!
Superb Layout - love the technique and I'm sooooo in love with the Scooter's Vacation Line!
I love all the textures! Great sketch too!
Scooter, Scooter, Scooter, I can NOT get enough of you. I took you with me to visit my daughter in Texas and scrapbooked most of my trip "while" I was there. I will have to scour Michigan or online to find more of you before you disappear so I can have you in my life longer.
great layout! i love the all the fun colours!
What a neat idea! Will have to try it out to showcase all my fav papers from a collection on 1 LO, cheers.
Super cute ... love all the stitching!
The dimension is amazing!
Great tips and super sweet layout with this cute pp!
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