* Fiskars TV *
- posted by: Cheryl
- posted in: Uncategorized, Crafts, My Life, Tools, Techniques, Projects
- on: March 10, 2008
Well, some of you may know that I wasn’t able to film Fiskars tv this past CHA due to illness. I did however have something ready to share with you so instead of sharing it on Fiskars tv . . . I thought I’d share with you here. I’m hoping it will inspire you to decorate your own home using wonderful tools from Fiskars.
A few months back we moved into a new home. Our decor is a bit Tuscany mixed with a bit ‘art deco’. Well, I wanted some new framed artwork in our home however it can be very expensive. I love fine art but I also wanted it to be personal. Well, I thought about doing my own. I found that it’s easy, inexpensive, personalized, warm and you get to use your Fiskars tools. I used my squeeze punch . . . one shape in two sizes.
Here’s a little how to:
Supplies needed:
Fiskars Trimmer
Cardstock - in desired colors
Applicable Embellishments
Fiskars Tape Runner
Two Fiskars Punch - one shape, two sizes - in this case “Too Hip to Be Square”
First, you decide on a topic . . . little girl, baby, newly married couple . . . I chose family.
- Jot down, brainstorm and then print words on a plain sheet of paper things that deal with that topic. For example, a baby girl theme . . . you could use words such as new, girl, pink, precious, soft, hope. Keep in mind the size of your font, how big you want your framed artwork. I usually print out the words first to make sure they will fit within the frame of the squeeze punch (see below). Make adjustments as necessary. I used words such as . . . 1 Princess . . . + . . . 2 Parents . . . = . . . The Waters. Also, ‘thankful’, ‘well traveled’, ‘patriotic’, ‘meet us at the beach’, ’creative’, ‘outdoors’, ‘laughter’, ’esta. 1991′, ’believers’, ’family time’, ’2 turtles, 1 hermit crab and 1 bearded dragon, ‘creative’, and ‘fisk-a-family’ to name a several.
- Choose the colors you’d like your framed artwork to be. I chose neutrals since my bedroom and living room are in those colors. If you’re doing a canvas/framed piece with a baby girl theme in mind you can use different shades of pink or pastels.
- Then you create your pattern (as little or as much of a pattern as you’d like) by using the larger squeeze punch to mat the back of your descriptive words. I’m using “Too Hip To Be Square” but you could pick any of the fun shapes and sizes of squeeze punches. Then punch out your words.
- Next cut just under 2 inch squares to mat the larger shape and arrange them on a framed canvas (which will run you about $4 - this size).
- Once you have your pattern combination laid out, adhere the patterned paper with a Fiskars tape runner. Add details such as charms, stickers, lace, or fabric. I even used Fiskars 3-D foam dots to pop up the center which says love! You can Modge Podge the exterior as well to give it a more artsy finish.
So there you have it . . . easy, inexpensive and personalized artwork.
Happy Crafting!
Patti Smith says:
March 10th, 2008 at 12:17 pmVery nice Cheryl…..althought I would have loved to see you on Fiskars TV this is second best…
(((HUGS))))
Marla Howell says:
March 10th, 2008 at 12:21 pmvery nice art work and what a wonderful way to add a personal touch to your home!! I dont have any shape punches yet because I think that I should use the shape cutter instead of a punch because I already have all the shape cutter templates but I am really tempted to get me some punches as they are so quick and easy to use!!
Zarah says:
March 10th, 2008 at 12:21 pmThat’s downright adorable!!
rebecca #411 says:
March 10th, 2008 at 12:28 pmI love it!! But for it to really be like FiskarsTV,we need a pic of your smiling face with it!
May says:
March 10th, 2008 at 12:29 pmgreat post and project!
melita says:
March 10th, 2008 at 12:36 pmthis is fabulous Cheryl! I love it!
Amber says:
March 10th, 2008 at 12:46 pmWonderful & inspiring! Nice job friend! :] Thanks for sharing!
Sara R. says:
March 10th, 2008 at 12:58 pmWonderful idea!
Debby says:
March 10th, 2008 at 1:02 pmCheryl, this is wonderful. I have a stack of canvases that I need to use and this is a great idea.
Mary says:
March 10th, 2008 at 1:10 pmI LOVE this! What size canvas did you use? And, you just used your tape runner to adhere to the canvas? SO COOL!
kristina says:
March 10th, 2008 at 1:12 pmHow creative and beautiful, Cheryl! Love it so much! I bet it looks wonderful in your home! Thank you for sharing it with us! Hugs!!
Lisa #1989 says:
March 10th, 2008 at 1:14 pmWhat a cool idea…thanks for the inspiration Cheryl!
Sarah #3020 says:
March 10th, 2008 at 1:16 pmgreat idea! and it lets visitors know you more personally!
Sandi says:
March 10th, 2008 at 1:20 pmThis is a really great idea! I am going to look around and do one from our family travels.
pomaika`i scrapaloha says:
March 10th, 2008 at 1:36 pmI love your creativity! What a beautiful project! Amazing what a little paper and great Fiskars tools can do. TFS!
Rita s says:
March 10th, 2008 at 1:51 pmthis turned out beautiful Cheryl! I am forever tearing home decor accents out of the ads/flyers so I can be inspired to create my own. Why buy when you can make and personalize, right? I so agree with you!
kim3timemom says:
March 10th, 2008 at 1:57 pmWhat an awesome project..I’m going to have to add that to my list of things to make..I love how it’s a piece of art…but also so personal. Great Job Cheryl and thanks so much for sharing your talent with us
Niecia #3006 says:
March 10th, 2008 at 1:58 pmWow! That’s amazing. I love it.
Terry Frias says:
March 10th, 2008 at 2:07 pmWhat a cute idea, I love it and so very simple but very personalized. You go girl!
kimberlee says:
March 10th, 2008 at 2:39 pmOh, FUN! I’m already envisioning Christmas and Valentine’s decor gifts!!
TFS
Monique says:
March 10th, 2008 at 2:53 pmGreat art work Cheryl! It’s something that I’d love to try! Thank you for sharing!!!
Which by the way…I hope you’re feeling better!
Michele L. says:
March 10th, 2008 at 2:58 pmyour art is so very cool. thanks for sharing.
Melissa Wollmann says:
March 10th, 2008 at 3:11 pmwow looks so great!
Jessica #1868 says:
March 10th, 2008 at 5:11 pmwhat an awesome project!
Tara says:
March 10th, 2008 at 5:48 pmVery nice Cheryl!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
Shirley says:
March 10th, 2008 at 6:25 pmWhat a fabulous idea… I will be redecorating one of my rooms totally in a few weeks and this will be a great addition to the decor. Thanks for sharing this idea.
Tami #804 says:
March 10th, 2008 at 6:35 pmThis is such a lovely project Cheryl. I’m a big fan of personalized artwork in a home. I think surrounding yourself with items that have a story is so much more meaningful than a pre-framed decorative piece.
Tiffany #3001 says:
March 10th, 2008 at 6:59 pmLove it!!! Home decor scrapping in one of my favs!!!
Deborah says:
March 10th, 2008 at 7:19 pmCheryl~what an awesome job!
Patty 2832 says:
March 10th, 2008 at 7:42 pmGreat project Cheryl !
So sorry you weren’t able to do it for Fiskars TV…would of loved to have seen you in action !
Debbie Buckland fiskateer #352 says:
March 10th, 2008 at 8:53 pmsimple yet elegant. Great colours!
I like the little accents on each square. Great touch.
heather allen says:
March 10th, 2008 at 9:06 pmThis is really cool I may have to try it
Mary Roberson says:
March 10th, 2008 at 9:20 pmI would have never thought of doing that. It turned out great, Cheryl:)
Kimberley #2626 says:
March 10th, 2008 at 10:34 pmI honestly have not thought about printing things out with the intention of using punches to cut them out. That is really neat!
Julie Overby says:
March 11th, 2008 at 1:09 amTHAT is fabulous,Cheryl! I really love that idea and I LOVE how you have personalize it. So, very cool. I love that punch! I don’t know if I’ve seen it in action before. Cool!
Sandy #1781 Wilkins says:
March 11th, 2008 at 10:02 amWhat a great idea! I’m so glad you found a way to share this with us. Thanks!
Kathleen says:
March 11th, 2008 at 5:40 pmVery unique Cheryl!! I love it. I am thinking of using your idea with my granddaughter as the theme. Even though you couldn’t be on Fiskars TV this is the next best thing. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
Taro Barag says:
March 11th, 2008 at 8:43 pmThank You,
I will be attending and bringing Ronda with me that will be contacting you this week to sign up as a Fiskateer.
MaryNSC #1121 says:
March 12th, 2008 at 2:06 amI Got to go get me a cup of Capachino and Check this out.. I love Projects..
I just Hope you are feeling better..
Debby #3741 says:
March 13th, 2008 at 12:43 amCheryl,
what a wonderful and beautiful idea. I am going to make one this weekend.
Lilly says:
March 18th, 2008 at 3:41 pmYour project is just adorable I will try to make one. Thanks for sharing.