Because decorative edged scissors are sexy
No really. This never ceases to make me laugh that we all loved them. Then we hated them. And now we love them again…just not as many of them as the first time. Hurrah for pretty things.
But if you are ready to laugh, you can now tune into FiskarsTV and learn how to make this book. And you can win stuff! And you can struggle to hear me whisper! And you can hear me say random British things like ‘higgedly-piggedly’! And you can admire the manicure I got just for the show! And if you look closely you can see how I totally messed up that manicure! And various other things that cause me to use excessive conjunctions.
(Because they are conjunctions. And, but and or. Conjunctions. As in Conjunction Junction, What’s that Function? Despite the fact that the new teacher language that I speak calls them connectives. Conjunctions. There we go. I feel better now, but it will annoy me in class tomorrow. Ha.)
But most of all, you can turn five sheets of cardstock, 15 photographs and a pair of decorative scissors into a book. And that is always a good thing.
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15 March 2007, 17:44
Loved the Fiskars video!You weren’t whispering Shimelle – they just hadn’t sorted out their sound! Off to dust off the decorative scissors and HAVE to buy that paper trimmerxxxx
15 March 2007, 17:59
Shimelle you did a fantastic job..no jitters. The project looked great. Hope to see more! Cindy
15 March 2007, 18:34
Well the sound worked fine for me! Just love your accent…people never sound the way you imagine them, lol :) Great video and a lovely book. Thanks for sharing!
15 March 2007, 22:58
Just watched Fiskars TV – I LOVE this book!
GREAT JOB!!!
Now, when I read your blog – I can hear your voice…..THANKS for sharing!!!
15 March 2007, 23:34
I thougt it was great!! You’ve inspired me to try to think of something besides work and kids, and I loved hearing your voice!!! Cheers from Seattle!
16 March 2007, 04:09
Whoo hoo for you, how very exciting and cool!
you are a good thing Shimelle love!
Bx
16 March 2007, 09:37
Great Job girlie, and the manicure looked good!
So very proud of you. :)
16 March 2007, 10:33
Fabulous Shimelle. I can think of several books to make with the template! Thank you so much~oh-you did a great job also!
16 March 2007, 10:39
You were wonderful and
the sound was great for
me. You always make a
Grandma so proud my sweet
girl.
16 March 2007, 12:37
Hi Shimelle,
I saw the episode on Fiskars tv, and I think it was really nice! You’re cute (if I may say so) and you showed really clear that scrapping is fun, not difficult and that you can get great results by just doing it! And I love that!!!
So… for your next class maybe video included??? Now that would be fun!!!
PJ
16 March 2007, 14:43
Wonderful!!!
You Go Girl!
I’m off to my stash to gather my supplies and pictures to complete the project.
Again, thank you for sharing.
Joyfully,
Dianne
16 March 2007, 14:51
Hi Shimelle
I thought the Fiskars thing was brilliant. I love the little book, what a fab idea. Gorgeous colours.
Julie
16 March 2007, 15:19
I haven’t watched the video -but I had to comment on ‘Conjunction junction, what’s my function – connecting words and something and phrases’ – I was singing along as I read that bit.
Off to watch ShimTV now – how cool is that?
16 March 2007, 17:04
Congratulations Shimelle!! You look and sound great … will have to give the book a try!
16 March 2007, 17:08
I’ve been a “lurker” of your blog for some time now, but this is my first comment ever :)
And I must tell you, your class was FANTASTIC!!!! I loved how simple you made it seem! And as much as I tried, I just could NOT see the messy manicure (it looked perfect to me!!!). And, you sounded ADORABLE with your “Engli-ishms”! And AND is STILL a conjunction to me, too!
16 March 2007, 20:19
Shimelle, you are absolutely adorable! It’s so nice to ‘hear’ you after following your blog & classes. Your book is fabulous and I loved and all the little ‘tricks’. Very cool!
17 March 2007, 10:43
Brilliant mini-book and the nails looked good! Definitley off to make one of these now :)
17 March 2007, 16:07
Loved that episode – nice nails by the way. And your mini book was fabulous – can’t wait to make one myself!
17 March 2007, 18:25
Wow! You did a great job with that. I love the book, especially the ‘no measuring’ part!
17 March 2007, 21:05
great class shimelle! that’s one i definitely want to try!
18 March 2007, 12:32
Fab little book – I have made mine this afternoon using photos I took last “Springtime in Boston” I love it, thanks
18 March 2007, 17:13
Look at you, scrapping TV star. You were fab.
Zoe x
19 March 2007, 09:03
Thanks for a fab class Shimelle….my Mom loved her lil album I made.
Tx
19 March 2007, 20:49
I loved the video. I thought you did great. And, I LOVE LOVE LOVE your accent, so cool. The book is adorable, i am gonna make one myself. So cool to see you in video/person. You have a great talent.
20 March 2007, 14:24
I loved the video..but…halfway through it stopped…. and you stopped telling how to finish it…..:-( Love it though and maybe I’m gonna give it a try!
5 April 2007, 09:01
The video was awesome with great instructions! The only one I’ve watched all the way through. And I loved hearing your voice :)
10 April 2007, 13:03
This was so great – I was wondering how to scrap my mom’s 80th birthday (!) and this will be so cute. Thanks!!
13 April 2007, 18:41
I loved this concept and decided to make one for a gift for my sister after spending a week with them at their villa in Cabo. Here’s a link to some of my favorite pages from the mini-album.
http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/pg.asp?gallery=1&cmd=display&layout_id=1132188
14 April 2007, 02:26
I am using your great project to make a catalog of my jewelry to show people what I can do with my custom work. The pages look great!