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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Tool Extravaganza - Cari


Well, we're almost finished our Tool Extravanga. Only 2 more days and then we'll be announcing some lucky winners.

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Today we have Cari Locken sharing some projects that she made using the super fun i-rock tool.
Hi everyone!
My first project is a simple card. I wanted to show how you can dress up a simply designed card by using the Imaginisce i-rock tool, an i-rock stencil (Bracket & Border), pink jewel tray and some Hot Rocks (Glitter).

I first of all cut my card base to size.
Then I took one of the i-rock stencils, placed it over my card and used a pencil to lightly mark the stencil design.

I then choose my colors of Hot Rocks - not sure if you can tell but I tried to make it resemble a cupcake top ... a wee bit. :)

I also used the i-rock tool to make the twine curly.
All you need to do is carefully wrap the twine around the tip of the i-rock tool and hold for a few seconds (while the tool is on & hot). Then release the twine and it will be have a spiral shape! Super fun (just be careful to not burn your fingers!!)
Here's my finished card.
Supplies: Imaginisce (Hello Cupcake: papers, canvas stickers; I-rock tool, Glitter Hot Rocks, Pink Gem Tray; foam squares); Core'dinations Colorcore Cardstock, The Twinery (green twine)

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My second project today is an altered one.
My daughter & I were shopping one day at the mall and she saw this hairbrush all blinged out! She asked me if I could do that to her hairbrush and I thought "Sure!! Why not!"

So I took her hairbrush, sanded the top part to rough up the smooth surface in order for the rhinestones to adhere better.
I then took a stencil (with a flower shape) and used a marker to outline the shape.
I used purple jewels for the basic flower shape.

I completed the rest of the hairbrush using the clear Hot Rocks.

Supplies: Imaginisce (I-rock tool, Hot Rocks (Clear, purple, pink, and turquoise); Other: Hairbrush, sanding block

Thanks for stopping by today and we hope to see you back tomorrow!

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GIVEAWAY:
This month we're going to do something a little different with our Giveaways!

At the end of the month we will randomly select 3 lucky winners from all the monthly posts (so make sure you leave a comment everyday!).
Each winner will win an Imaginisce Tool package.

Prize #1:
i-rock tool & accessories, i-rock LED lighted tweezers, pink jewel tray



Prize 2:
i-bond tool & a variety of glue stick packages, Little Snips




Prize 3:
Hybrid Petal Roller, Roly Rosies, Pop-up Posies, Fabric Roly Rosies
So remember to leave us a comment daily and you'll be entered into our Giveaway!
(Please note: we reserve the right to make substitutions if stock is unavailable)

47 comments:

  1. Wow what fantastic projects you have made
    xx

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  2. Amazing project!!!! Thanks for the chance to win!!!

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  3. thanks for the tip on curling twine!

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  4. Never would have thought of the curling the twine - such inspiration ! I'd be thrilled to win ANY of Imaginisce's great tools.

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  5. What a fantastic way to bling a brush to make it fancy. And the cupcakes on top of the card are so cute. Great ideas. TFS

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  6. Great projects!! Can't wait for my daughter to ask me to bling something out for her!

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  7. Fantastic project. Now following blog. Thanks for the chance to win giveaway.

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  8. Now how totally cool are these fun projects?!!! Love the use of the stencil for the cupcake top!

    I also really really love the brush blinged out, what little girl wouldn't be thrilled to have that?!!!

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  9. Wow-that hairbrush is impressive! Great projects!

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  10. Pretty projects!! Thanks for the tip about curling the twine!

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  11. I had no idea this giveaway was going on...guess I missed your FB postings. I like the idea of curling the twine. Cute.

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  12. Love the Bling Brush very kewl :) thanks for the chance

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  13. What an awesome card! And the brush looks so nice. The jewels give it that perfect girly finishing touch.

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  14. How sweet is that I just adore the card and the brush
    oh my so many lil princesses would love...
    This tool extraganza not good for one's pocket book

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  15. Great projects. Love what you did with the brush.

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  16. thanks for the tip on curling twine!
    kisses
    Rosana

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  17. I don't have any of these tools I am really missing out.

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  18. Wow, these are gorgeous creations.

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  19. Love these- and my girls would "die" for that blinged out brush!

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  20. Both projects are wonderful. I especially love the card and all the bling. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. Your card is adorable. Thanks for showing how you made it. Also, love the altered hair brush.

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  22. Festive card--thanks for the tip on curling the twine. The hairbrush is fantastic with bling.

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  23. Wow what a cool way to use the I Rock!! Love the card and the brush!
    Kristan
    sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com

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  24. Super fun ideas!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  25. What a fantastic project Cari! I so have to do this for my daughter :)

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  26. Thant looks like an awesome tool

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  27. LOVE the hint about curling the twine ! Will have to try that.thank you!

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  28. Cool ideas, love the little bit about curling the twine and the hairbrush is super!

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  29. I love bling and these jewels are really perfect. Also altering the hairbrush is a great idea.

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  30. what a fun project, the card is awesome and the embellished hairbrush is stunning!

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  31. This is absolutely fabulous! What an awesome tool!

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  32. Man what a great idea for curling the twine, Love the hairbrush!!!

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  33. Fun to see the i-rock in action, I have one but haven't used it much yet.

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  34. AMAZING projects!! Love all the inspiration

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  35. I love the card and my daughter would love that hair brush! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  36. I love the card! Thanks for sharing.

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  37. Great job Cari! I LOVE my i-rock!!!

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  38. Your card looks amazing! Can't wait to see if I'm lucky enough to win one of your great tools :)

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