Shoe Week: Snowflake Party

Today is the last of the 5 Shoes (and matching purses) for this week....kind of sad. This last one had to be in Red and it had to be my favorite time of the year: the Holidays. In the following weeks there will be more shoes (and purses) to come but for now.........this is the last one. This week has really challenged me to come up with a different shoe (and purse) - It has been self inspiring and fun! Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to share these with you this week. Some changes (improvements) have been made to this posting from the wee hours of the night

The silver "hairy" embellishment used is really yarn! The large snowflakes are punched in Brushed Silver and Card Stock Vellum, attached with a silver brad and double dimensionals (that's 2 dimensionals back to back). Then I added a red snowflake with a adhesive rhinestone.

Here's the top view of the shoe. Insole is also in Brushed Silver.

Close-up view of the front embellishment:

Side view (note: curved back - more feminine)

Back of the shoe with small punched Snowflakes with adhesive rhinestones int he center:

The purse is embellished with fancy yarn on the flap. This will hold 4-6 6-1/2"x3-1/4" cards and small open end envelopes (or candy!)

Under the flap: there is a 1-3/8" punch (half way in the center of the purse opening). The closure is a double layered dimensional snowflake (yippee -no Velcro). The flap slips behind the snowflake and is secure!

Close-up of purse embellishment:

Back of the purse:

HOW TO MAKE THIS PROJECT:
The embellishment:
This is the largest snowflake punch in the right proportion - I can't wait for SU's new exclusive Snowflake Punch to be released on July 1st (and there is a matching stamp, too!). Punch both in Brushed Silver Card Stock and Card Stock Vellum, attach with a silver brad, then attach a small red punched snowflake on top with a mini glur dot.

The Shoe: this is the same altered shoe pattern used in yesterday's posting. (Original shoe template can be found at www.paperzone.com/emails/shoe1.html).

This photo shows the curved shape of the back heel area:

As mentioned in yesterday's posting, in order to fit the heel on to the back, clip the back piece as shown and everything will fit nicely.

I also curved the insole but in order for the shape to be retained, more clipping, then attach to the sides.

Here's Crystal Effects that are used to apply the "Festive Fur" yarn.

The heel embellishments (punch a red snowflake for the top of the shoe, too)

The Purse: Cut (1) 10"x9-1/2" CS, score 1-1/2" on 9-1/2 side. Turn paper and score 4", 1-1/2". Cut as shown. Apply Sticky Tape to complete assembly.

The Purse Flap:

• Handle: Cut (1) handle 7/8"x 5-1/2", score 5/8" each end, use 3/16" corner Punch for all 4 corners.
• Flap: Cut (1) 4"x 7", score on 4" side: 1/2", 2". Note: Photo below shows placement for the edge of the handle to be 1-1/4" away from the flap edge. The brad placement should be 3/8" toward the center. Use 3/16 Punch for 2" flap corners

The assembled handle should now look like the photo below. Add Sticky tape to the 1/2" fold and position to the back of purse.

Using Crystal Effects, apply a small bead along the flap edge (and shoe opening), position yarn on top - allow to dry.

Supplies:

• Stamps: none
• CS: Real Red, Brushed Silver, Card Stock Vellum
• Ink: None
• Accys: Silver Brads, Sticky Tape, Dimensionals, Crystal Effects, 3/16" Corner Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Small and Large Snowflake Punch (non SU), Yarn (non SU), 1/4" Red satin ribbon (non SU), Red Genstones (Hero Arts), Clear Gemstones (Hero Arts).

I hope to complete these shoes by making another one (the left side) to put into a shoe box........sometime soon! Thank you SO MUCH for visiting this week. Have a great weekend........XOXO

Shoe Week: An Elegant Affair

Wouldn't you want a pair of these shoes with the matching purse? Look what can be done with the Swirls Scribbles die using the Big Shot. It was simple to create this dramatic project.

THE SHOE:
The shoe was made from combining a couple shoe templates: taking the slimmer heel shape from one, the pointed toe front from another and curves shaping the back to come up with this final shoe. By adding Real Red contrast color CS along with red adhesive gemstones, the project comes to life.

Here's a close-up of the front toe area where the Swirl Scribbles are slightly "twisted" for the 3-D effect.

The back: this is the best part. The swirls wrap up the back of the heel and also to the side of the shoe:

Another view of the back:

Close-up of the Scribbles in the back:

Tip for assembling the back: Because the shape of the back is curved, snip as shown in the photo below so this piece can confirm to the shaped back.

THE PURSE:
The purse size is 8-1/2 high x 6-3/4" x 1-1/2". This will hold 3-4 note cards with envelopes. Swirls and Scribbles embellish both the handle and the front along with red adhesive gemstones.

The handles: 11-1/2" x 1-1/2" finished.

Back of purse with contrast Real Red card stock at purse opening (3/16" wide):

Here's the purse before it is assembled. Add the embellishments before assembling the purse. I added the contrast Real Red Card stock for the handle afterwards (photo does not show the contrast color).

The original purse template was not the same proportion as the shoe. It needed to be increased about 28% - this original template can be found from Mel Stampz web site (see the side bar for her link). In fact, Mel has a huge library variety of purses.

Note: photo below shows top of purse opening 5-1/2" long. This narrow piece is to show the measurement and is NOT part of the purse template. To create the curve, the center is 1/2" deep (not marked in photo).

Supplies:

• Stamps: none
• CS: Real Red, Black
• Ink: none
• Accys: Big Shot Swirls and Scribbles Die, Sticky Tape, Red Gemstones (Hero Arts).

Thank you for stopping by today.........enjoy........XOXO

Shoe Week: Baby Heirloom Shoes

This project turned out better than expected. Photos taken are without the acetate to avoid the glare. The shoes are peeking out of the window. A small outline of glitter around the flowers, the window, as well as on the shoes make this a site to be seen!

This is a front view of the box:

Inside, the shoes sit on top of cut tissue paper.

Looking really cute so far........................

Close-up view of shoe:

Shoe bottom:

Here are details how to make this project:
The BOX:
Lid template: Cut (1) 7-1/8" x 8-1/8", score 1-1/2" around all sides. Cut as shown - Do not assemble lid until after window is cut.

Box template: cut (1) 8"x9", score 2" around all sides. Cut as shown. Assemble box. Finished size is 4"x5".

In order to create a window for the lid, one side of the lid will need to be folded over and under the clear acrylic plate (the size of the lid is wider than the opening of the Big Shot) so it won't be "cut". Center the die and cut using the Big Shot. Once it is cut, use your bone folder to smooth out any unwanted additional creases from folding over and under the clear acrylic. Assemble Lid. Apply Glitter to the opening and allow to dry. Using mini glue dots, place the clear acetate on the inside of the lid. The acetate used is recycled packaging (points for me!)

THE SHOES:
Using the shoe template (which can be found on http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224896, cut a right and left side. Tip: Cut a chipboard of the template without the tabs. This will provide the "seam allowance" for cutting the slits (see left side in photo). After cutting slits for shoe, use the chipboard template to create a smooth rounded edge (right side of the photo). Remove the chipboard template and use a bone folder to further crease the folds.

Also needed: 2 insoles and 2 bottoms (not shown in photo). For this project, 2 Whisper White insoles cut and 2 Pink Pirouette Designer Paper cut. Apply a small bead of Tombow adhesive around the CS that will be in the inside of the shoe. Line up the insole as shown, then work your way around the shoe ensuring all tabs are flat and glued (see next photo below).
Bottom of shoe should look like this once it is glued:

After shoe is assembled, apply glitter around opening. Allow to dry, then add a 1/4" Whisper White "faux button" to the strap, apply glitter. Close strap with a dimensional to shoe.

THE FLOWERS:
Close-up of flower: Use the SU Exclusive Big Shot Basket and Blooms die to cut 3 types of flowers. Add a dimensional on each layer. The center of the flower is Whisper White using a 1/4" circle punch, attached with Tombow adhesive. Stickles glitter is applies to 2 layers and the center of all the flowers.

Have 4 die cut flowers for this project: one on each shoe and the rest on the lid of the box. All flowers are attached using dimensionals.

Supplies:

• Stamps: none
• CS: Pink Pirouette Designer Series Paper, Whisper White
• ink: none
• Accys: SU Exclusive Big Shot Baskets and Blooms Die, Spellbinders Nestibilities Labels Four Die (non SU), Stickles Star Dust Glitter (non SU), Dimensionals, Tombow Adhesive, 1/4" Hand held Circle Punch, 5/8" White Satin Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, Clear Acetate (non SU).

Thank you for stopping by today................XOXO

Shoe Week Posts

Hee - hee: I snuck in 2 posts today..........all you need to do is scroll down............

Shoe Week: Fantasy Shoe & Clutch

OK - I had the most fun making this shoe and clutch! This style is influenced from watching Carlos' tutorial (go to http://www.carlosnmolina.com/ to watch!) It is so so fabulous! The HEEL! Yes, don 't you just love that heel! This is totally inspired by Carlos! I used his concept for the heel and added textured paper for the top of the shoe instead of ribbon (that's because I didn't have any 2-1/2" wired ribbon but now I gotta get me some). They do make these shoes in real life - right?

Side view: Entire shoe (including top/bottom soles) has texture made from the Big Shot SU Exclusive Background I Texturz plate. The front of the shoe is embellished with beads and pearls threaded through wire. The wires are then threaded through a small punched hole and secured with tape.

Another view of heel - heel height is 2-1/2":

Shoe front:

Closer view of shoe front:

Clutch size is 6-1/4" x 5-1/2" x 1-7/8". It will hold 3 cards and envelopes. Side view of clutch shows contrast color: Whisper White CS used:

Clutch Pearl and Bead embellishments: attached with 3 Pop-up Glue dots after beads are strung on wire.

Clutch top view with tissue removed:

Back view of clutch:

Supplies:

• Stamps: none
• CS: Very Vanilla, Whisper White
• Ink: none
• Accys: SU Exclusive Backgrounds Texturz Plate, Word Window Punch, 3/16" Corner Punch, Pretties Kit, Pop-up Glue Dots, Sticky Tape, 1/16" circle punch.

Thank you for stopping by today......................XOXO