What an amazing collection of creations you gave us this week - there certainly are some very talented crafters out there and we are so happy you share your projects with us...picking the Top 3 is not a good part of this job!
Are you ready for this weeks challenge - with a Top Tip Tuesday Twist?
Firstly for the weekly house keeping...
Thank you to all of you that are now leaving your fabulous tips on your blogs and
adding (TIP) next to your name when you link!!! GREAT JOB!
Please could you consider turning off Word Verification, It really does slow our commenting down and does not protect you from spam...
Comment Moderation is the best way, then you can delete silly spammers!
We all really appreciate those not using Word Verification
and would like to say thank you!!
Please ensure you follow our rules - we don't have many!
~ You are limited to 3 entries each ~
~ You must link back to TTT in your post ~
~ Please link to your post not just to your blog ~
~ Top Tips to be linked separately from your project with 'TIP' after your name ~
~ No Backlinking, links posted before today will not be entered for prize draws ~
This week we don't have a tutorial to share with you - we have an array of our DT's best 'Top Tips' and are holding a Tip Fantastical...
'Open Challenge'
How exciting, that means you can make anything you want!!!
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Our prizes from our wonderful sponsors this week are...............
A project linked up for this week's challenge will be chosen by Random.Org to win.....
The Crafty Pad Stamp Designs is proud to sponsor Top Tip Tuesday.
I own and run The Crafty Pad Stamp Designs.
We offer a variety of both polymer stamps and digi stamps.
Weekly challenges are held at The Crafty Pad Blog
&
As this week we are eager to see your 'Top Tips' we will be offering this fabulous prize:
This week's Top Tipper Prize winner will receive.........
from DigiSparkle!
Hi, my name is Heather Sparey and DigiSparkle is my 4th child! (5th if you include my DH). I am a stay at home mum and I enjoy papercrafting and card making as it gives my a little bit of 'me' time.
DigiSparkle came about because I have limited funds so I can only afford stamps now and then so I decided to create some of my own. I hope you like the result! Please checkout my blog 'A Sprinkle of DigiSparkle' and tell me what you think of DigiSparkle's designs, if there are any themes you struggle to find (I can but try...) and I would love to see any creations that feature a DigiSparkle design
To leave a Tip please leave a picture in Mr Linky linked to the post containing your Top Tip, after adding your name also add 'TIP'.
Don't forget to mention in your post that you are entering your Tip for the TTT Top Tipper and link back here.
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Now onto our DT with their 'Open Challenge' makes and of course their Top Tips...
Don't forget to pop over to visit their blogs - I'm sure you'll pick up many more tips!
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My Top Tip...
Keep all your small pieces of ribbon and you can then make a ruffled flower by sewing them altogether!
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My Top Tip...
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Another from Elaine
Using DigiSparkle's 'Poppies'
My Top Tip...
Keep small off-cuts of card/paper to make small flower embellishments
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My Top Tip...
Be like Rachel Ray, kinda. Keep a bowl, or tray on your work table to toss those scraps that are a little small for use on their own, but too big to toss. Then when you are working on a project that needs that special something, dive in to the "table scraps". I've often found the "just right" bit-o-something from my "table scraps" that really makes that project pop. :)
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My Top Tip...
To make your own glass effect gems pipe some dots of glossy accents onto your
non stick craft sheet leave to dry for 24 hours & then
colour with your copic or pro markers or alcohol inks.
colour with your copic or pro markers or alcohol inks.
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My Top Tip...
Look for empty interesting packaging when you go to the grocery store. I pick up mint tins at the check-out and then cover them (when empty) with paper or metal tape to create a clever gift wrap or mini book container.
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Pop over to my blog for more info on the Jeans Bag and printing onto Shrink Plastic!
My Top Tip........
When you have some sewing projects you need to buy for don't go to the fabric shops...the lining for this bag was a dress I got from a charity shop for £3 - and there's loads left!
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Eileen
My Top Tip
Always use the rule of three when designing your layouts. Use groups of odd numbers 1,3,5 etc when placing flowers/elements etc. and to add interest, mentally divide your page into nine squares (3 up 3 across) and set your main image offset instead of centred.
Unless you have a very good eye, set your greetings/sentiment slightly askew too - better deliberate than accidental!
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Recap on THE RULES:
Don't forget to link Mr Linky to your post (not your blog) so we can find your project quickly.
Remember to write (TIP) next to your name if you are leaving a Top Tip
(Tips left in the comments section will no longer qualify for the Top Tipper draw - we want everyone to see you have a tip on offer without having to go into the comments section)
No 'back-linking' - any project posted to your blog before this morning and linked into this challenge will not be entered into the draw.
You must add a link back to TTT in your post.
Only 3 entries each.
Thanks
Challenge closes at 8pm UK time Monday 9th May 2011
Now its over to you!
