The Ton’s Spring 2019 Release Blog Hop

Posted in April 2019, The Ton by Kreative Kymona

Hello and welcome to The Ton’s Spring 2019 Release Blog Hop!! We are celebrating The Ton’s Spring 2019 Release with 7 new designs! There are additional promotions with free gifts. Head over to The Ton’s blog for more details.

If you arrived here from the talented Vera Yates blog, then you are on the right track. If you arrived here on your own, then you will want to start at the beginning, The Ton’s Blog so that you don’t miss a thing!

Take a look at my handmade stamped fabric pouch:

OMG, I’m so tickled by this cute little bag that I created! This was fun to make. Combining my love of stamping and sewing is beyond fun.

Let’s look at how I created this fabric pouch:

I stamped the new Daisy Fields image on to a piece of canvas cotton fabric using VersaCraft fabric ink.

Since the stamp is pretty big and I wanted to ensure complete coverage so I used the Memory MISTI.

Then I painted a couple of flowers using DecoArt Paint for Fashion Accessories.

Once I finished painting the flowers, it was time to sew the bag together.

It came together nicely.

Let’s look at the completed bag again:

Take a look at a couple of clean and simple cards:

April is National Letter Writing Month so I’m sending cards to different people just because. The new Wildflower Bouquet Builder stamp set is perfect for this mission. You can create so many different designs. I’m a big fan of this stamp set.

Who would like a handwritten card? Let me know!

What is a blog hop without an amazing gift? Yayyy!!

Prizes:

Three winners will receive a stamp set of choice from our new Spring 2019 release (excluding Fantastic Feathers). To qualify, please leave a comment on each blog or youtube video. Comment period will close on 4/10 at 6pm EST. Winners will be announced on the The Ton’s blog after.

Next Stop on this Blog Hop is the:

Amy Tsuruta

You do not want to miss out on her amazing creations!!

Just in case you lose your place along the way, here is the complete list of participants so that you can find your way back:

The Ton

Tae Eun Yoo

Heba Alsibai(Youtube)

Chris Dayton

Vera Yates

Kymona Tracey ←you are here

Supplies used:

(Thank you so much for stopping by. Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. The Ton products were given to me for this blog hop. The other products were personally purchased. This post was not paid or sponsored.)

Thank you so much for stopping by!

29Sep2018

Technique Tuesday October 2018 Countdown

Posted in September 2018, Technique Tuesday by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!!! Today I’m showcasing a stamp set from Technique Tuesday October 2018 Release!! Are you ready?

Let’s take a look:

I combine my two loves for this project: sewing and stamping. I created this super cute pouch! I used Technique Tuesday Henrietta the Hedgehog Stamp Set to decorate this pouch.

After sewing the pouch, I used VersaCraft Water-based Pigment ink and stamped directly onto the pouch.

What more inspiration?

Stop on by Technique Tuesday Blog for more inspiration and to see what my fellow team members created just for you!

Availability:

This release will be available on October 1, 2018 in the New Products category section on Technique Tuesday website.

Supplies used:

(Thank you so much for stopping by. Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. The Technique Tuesday products were given to me since I’m on the design team. The other products were personally purchased. This post was not paid or sponsored.)

Thank you so much for stopping by!

20Sep2018

Altenew Refresh Your Alcohol Markers Blog Hop + Giveaway

Posted in Altenew Blog Hop, September 2018 by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone and welcome to Altenew’s Refresh Your Alcohol Markers Blog Hop!! Today we are showcasing all of the new marker refills. If you arrived here from the talented Emily Midgett blog, then you are on the right track. If you arrived here on your own, then you will want to start at the beginning, the Altenew Card Blog so that you don’t miss a thing!

Take a look at my circle layout:

I used the new Alcohol Marker refills to create the background of this circle layout!

Here’s how I created this layout:

Place a piece of Bristol Smooth Cardstock on a craft sheet.

Drop a couple of drops of Altenew Coral Berry, Frosty Pink and Ruby Red from Artist Marker Refill Set A onto the white cardstock.

Once it dries, use a small plate and trace the rim. Cut out the circle.

Adhere the circle to another piece of white cardstock and cut the circle again.

Adhere the photo to the left side, using foam tape.

Use a sewing machine, stitch around the edge of the photo and the edge of the circle.

Stamp the sentiment using the Altenew Thick and Thin Alpha stamp set.

Handwrite the journaling and add some New Day Card Kit Enamel Dots to finish the page off.

What is a blog hop without an amazing gift? Yayyy!!

Prizes

Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to SIX lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 11:59pm EDT for a chance to win. The winners will be announced on the Altenew Card Blog and Altenew Scrapbook Blog on Saturday, September 29th, 2018.
In addition I have a $20 gift certificate to giveaway from comments left on this post by Tuesday, September 25th at 11:59pm EDT for a chance to win. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, September 26th, 2018.

Next Stop on this Blog Hop is the:

Leigh Houston

You do not want to miss out on her amazing creations!!

Just in case you lose your place along the way, here is the complete list of participants so that you can find your way back:

Altenew Scrapbook Blog

Kymona Tracey ← you are here

Supplies used:

(Thank you so much for stopping by. Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. The Altenew products were given to me since I’m on the design team. The other products were personally purchased. This post was not paid or sponsored.)

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

14Jun2018

Creating a Pin Cushion Ring

Posted in Craft Fantastic, June 2018 by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! I’m up on Craft Fantastic blog today show how to create a pin cushion ring using their Mini Round Rope Rings in antique silver and antique brass.

Let’s take a look:

Aren’t these super cute!! Perfect the sewer in your life. Quick and easy way to use pins while sewing. To read the tutorial, check out the blog post on Craft Fantastic blog.

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

6Jan2018

Sewing Bags, Pouches and Wallets!!

Posted in January 2018, sewing by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! I’m excited to be here today. I found a new craft that I love and its sewing!!! Yes! I’m sewing bags, pouches and wallets!! I can’t believe I was afraid to even touch a sewing machine until my daughter showed me how easy it was to use.

Let’s Take A Look:

Be You Zipper Pouch

I used a pretty fat bundle of fabric from Walmart, Thermoweb Fusible Fuse and Cricut Royal Blue Foil Iron-on to create this super cute pouch! I used the Cricut EasyPress to adhere the foil to the fabric.

Its 100% cotton with a plastic zipper. This tote is washable by hand.

Personalized Becca Bag

I created these bags for my coworkers. It was a Christmas gift from me to them.

For these pouches, I used fabric and zippers from Joann’s, Thermoweb Fusible Fleece, Cricut EasyPress and Cricut Light Gold Foil Iron-on.

Zipper Clutch Wallet

For this Zipper Clutch Wallet, I used the Cricut Maker, Cricut Fabric Apricot & Persimmon Sampler and Therm0web Fusible Fuse.

I love this wallet. It is so cute and that zipper is to die for!!

This is just the beginning for me. I can’t wait to maker more items. I’m also thinking about opening a store. Yes, I’m really taking my love of crafting to higher heights. Stay tune for my new endeavors.

Thanks for stopping by!

1Oct2017

Learning How To Sew

Posted in October 2017, sewing by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! I’m here today to share that I’m learning how to sew!! Yes, my daughter and a couple of online classes are teaching me how to sew. I have to say I am loving it!!

I use to be so afraid of the sewing machine but my daughter showed me that there isn’t anything I should be afraid of.

Let’s take a look:

First Bag:

This bag is called the Runaround Bag. I learned how to make this bag by taking the Zip It UP class taught by Joan Hawley. Super easy and fun class. Joan made sewing so easy. When I didn’t understand, my daughter stepped right in and showed me what I was doing wrong.

I used my seam ripper a lot for this project, LOL!!!

I learn how to sew a zipper and it wasn’t intimidating at all.

I used Therm·O·Web HeatnBond Fleece Fusible to give this bag some stability but keeps it nice and soft.

The fabric and zipper is from Joann Craft Store. It’s so pretty. I went back the store and they didn’t have any more of this print. It was one of their quarter fat fabric that they replace only if it shows up on their truck.

Second Bag:

The second bag I created is called the Sweetpea Pod Bag!! Now this one is super cute. I made this bag for my mother. She wanted a little bag to carry her change in.

Doesn’t this bag look like a pea? I love how it takes its own shape based on the zipper placement.

This fabric is also from Joann. The outside fabric is called Ah Rain Dots from the Alexander Henry Collection.

Once the bag is open, it sits by itself evenly. You can see right in the bag with ease. The HeatnBond Fusible Fleece gives this bag stability to that it could stand by itself.

Look at how the change sits so nicely in the bag.

The fabric inside is called Ah Polka from the Alexander Henry Collection.

Fits right in the palm of my hand. Perfect!!

What do you think?

I totally love how my bags turned out. I can’t wait to get back to my daughter’s sewing machine so that I could create some more.

I’m thinking about opening a store for these bags. What do you think? Do you like my bags and would these bag sell in a store? I would love to hear from you and what you think.

National Sewing Month might be over but I’m not done with sewing!!!

Supplies used:

(Thank you so much for stopping by. Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. All products were personally purchased. This post was not paid or sponsored.)

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

29Sep2017

How To Make A Soft Pencil Case

Posted in sewing by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! I have a special guest today on my blog! Let me introduce my daughter, the sewer to you!

She is here today celebrating National Sewing Month 2017!!

photo source

My daughter fell in love with sewing some years ago. She was home one day bored and asked if she could learn how to sew. I wondered were that came from but quickly found a sewing class for her.

She went to her first class twice a week after school. The classes were pretty full. 15 students to 1 teacher. She learned the basics: how to use the machine, all of the different fabric names and how to do a basic stitch. She created one pillow but nothing else. So she left that school and we searched for another one.

She attended the Pinner’s Conference in Atlanta back in April of this year and took 8 sewing classes and quickly fell in love again. So much so we bought the machine she used during the conference.

We arrived back home found a sewing school and she has been on the go ever since. She decided that she wanted to start her own business. In her own words, “Mom, I want to create things that people will see all over the world”!

Totally awesome! So she went to work!

soft pencil case

Let’s take a look at what she created:

Soft Pencil Case

She had so much fun creating her first soft pencil case. This was the first time she add a zipper to a project.

She used a new product to her called Therm·O·Web HeatnBond Lite to bond both fabrics without the extra weight or stiffness. She liked working with this product because it was easy to use and it was sewable.

Let’s Look Inside:

She uses this pencil case in school. Her friends asked her where did she get it from. When she tells them she made it herself, they are blown away. Now they all want one. She is please to make one for them.

Here’s how she create this bag:

She cut two pieces of Waverly Cotton Fat Quarter fabrics and one piece of HeatnBond to 11 x5.5.
She placed the outside fabric down right side up.
Then she placed the zipper down, zipper side down against the fabric and sew them together.
Then she placed the lining fabric right side down and placed the HeatnBond down on top of it.
Using the iron, she fused the HeatnBond to the lining fabric.
After that she sewed the lining to the zipper and the outside fabric.
Once one side of the zipper was sewed, she did the other side.
Now it time to complete the bag and sew the outside edges. Before doing that, remember to pull the zipper to the middle so you can open the bag and flip it inside out.
Box the corners and cut off the extra fabric.

Nice and easy.

My daughter did an amazing job and I can’t wait to see what she creates next!!

Wait Before You Go:

Therm·O·Web is having a sale. It ends in two days, so hurry and pick up some of your favorite sewing goodies.

Supplies used:

(Thank you so much for stopping by. Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. All products were personally purchased. This post was not paid or sponsored.)

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

24Sep2017

UWF Poppy Field Blog Hop

Posted in Altenew Blog Hop, September 2017 by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone and welcome to the UWF Poppy Field Blog Hop!! Today we are showcasing a stamp set collaboration between Altenew and Ellen Huton. If you’ve arrived here from the talented Kittie Caracciolo blog, then you are on the right track. If you arrived here on your own, then you will want to start at the beginning, the Altenew Card Blog so that you don’t miss a thing!

Take a look at my layout:

Say hello to my new niece Savannah!! I wanted to showcase her today along with the new Poppy Field Stamp set because both of them are beautiful.

I used Altenew Reflection Scrapbook Collection, Altenew Evergreen Ink, Altenew Jet Black Ink, Altenew Cosmic Berry Ink, Altenew Puffy Heart Ink, Altenew Warm Sunshine Ink, Altenew Caramel Toffee Ink along with Poppy Field Stamp and Die Set.

Here’s how to create this page:

I decided on which photo I wanted to use and converted into black and white.

Then I cut a piece of cardstock a little bit bigger then the photo so that it peeks out from behind the photo.

Using the edge of the scissors, rub it over the edge to create a distress look. Using the bone folder, bend the edges.

Cut two strips of the same cardstock and sew the strips the bottom of the layout.

Using the photo and the background cardstock as a guide, use Altenew Evergreen Ink to create some watercolor platters on the layout.

Once that dries, adhere the cardstock and photo to the layout.

Stamp the flowers using coordinating inks, die cut them out and adhere them to the base of the photo.

Next, add different types of embellishments that coordinate with the layout.

To stamp the sentiment, use the Memory MISTI so that the placement is perfect.

Let’s take another look:

So what do you think? I would love to hear from you below.

What is a blog hop without an amazing gift? Yayyy!!

Prize:

To celebrate two randomly selected commenters will win a $30 gift certificate to the Ellen Hutson shop and two commenters will win a $30 gift certificate to the Altenew shop. To enter just leave a comment on the Ellen Hutson Classroom blog or the Altenew blog by 12pm PST on Wednesday, September 27th.

Next Stop on this Blog Hop is the talented:

Laurel Beard

You do not want to miss out on her amazing creations!!

Just in case you lose your place along the way, here is the complete list of participants so that you can find your way back:

Kymona Tracey ←you are here

Supplies used:

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

27Jun2017

Altenew Pattern Play

Posted in Altenew Scrapbook, June 2017 by Kreative Kymona

Hello everyone!! I’m up on Altenew’s Scrapbook Blog today sharing my big and bold layout!!

Here’s a sneak peek:

To see the complete layout and full tutorial, head on over to Altenew’s Scrapbook Blog. I can’t wait to see what you think!

Supplies used:

(Thank you so much for stopping by. Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. All products were personally purchased. This post was not paid or sponsored. )