Another Purr-fect Kitty+Fuse Tool+Video & Free Printable

Hello!  Hello!  Oh, my - I hope you are a lot cooler where you are than here in OKC.  Yikes, it's been hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk or maybe on your car  hood!  It's also been a fun weekend:  I've been practicing with the Fuse Tool and creating with a darling stamp set from Neat & Tangled.  And creating a new printable.  And filming two videos.  

I must be stuck on kitties - I have once again got kitty projects!!  It's been too hot for my kitty, too.  He's just lazing around (as if he doesn't always do that anyway).  And he interrupted one of my videos.  BAD kitty!

Both projects make use of the WRMK Fuse Tool.  I think it could be quite addictive.

First up is a clear tag created with the printable below and a page protector.  I really love it!  It was so fun to make.  (The tag is clipped to a gusset bag - you can see how to make one HERE.)  Here is the video on making the clear tag with the Fuse Tool:




Next up is a window shaker card.

The window is cut all the way through the card.  Very cool!  The video shows how to make the card including the shaker pocket made from packaging using the Fuse Tool.  

And it shows how I put the kitty together (I wanted his paws to hold the milk bottle,not be behind the bottle).  Also, how I made the cute tiny straw!

Here is the video:

Download the Purr-fect Download HERE.  

Dropbox can work differently for different people.  After you see the image, wait a moment.  A download button will appear in the top right corner.  if the download button doesn't appear, try right clicking on the image and saving.  If neither works for you, don't hesitate to email me.  I will send you the files through email.

I hope even if it is hot where you are, you are having fun creating something that makes your heart happy!  I'm as happy as my kitty is when he's lapping up milk!

Have a wonderful week!




For  Clear Tag:

fuse tool	WRMK fuse tool mat	Staples® 5-1/2 X 8 1/2	Accent Opaque White 120lb
princess sequins	Crystal Clear Mix	PINK SALMON	kitty's favorite things

For Window Shaker Card:

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fuse tool	WRMK fuse tool mat	kitty's favorite things	kitty's favorite things
Tag Sale Quilted Die	Crystal Clear Mix	Accent Opaque White 120lb	princess sequins
Charcoal Sequins	PINK SALMON	C00-S	white gel pen
R-00	Die-namics Mini Delicate Doilies	JAM Paper® 110 lb. 8 1/2	Aleene's Tacky Glue
tombow mono glue

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Gusseted July 4th Treat Bags

Have you had Cracker Jacks in awhile?  I loved them as a kid - now I have to say I didn't eat the peanuts, just the carmel popcorn!  I couldn't wait to find the treat - it didn't seem to matter what it was - I loved it anyway!  

For some reason when I think about Cracker Jacks, I think about being out in the front yard.  So I guess Crackers Jacks are nostalgically connected to childhood and outside fun.  So it seems they would be a perfect treat for the 4th of July.  And I don't think a regular treat bag will hold enough - so gussets are necessary!

Do you need gussets for your 4th of July treats?  Here's out to do it:

To make a gusseted bag with a finished size of 3 1/2" x 5 1/4", cut decorative paper or printed copy paper to 6 1/2" x 10 3/4".   This cute paper is from Grepic - the circus/carnival set.  You still have plenty of time if you like this paper:  it's an instant download.

Next, make your scores on the vertical sides of your paper.  Fold the paper in half top to bottom.  You only need gussets on the top half.  So cut on the 1 1/2" scores from the bottom of the paper to the middle fold.

Now, fold the gussets.  You need a valley fold in the middle.

After folding, add adhesive to top of the folded scores, fold up the bottom (back of the bag) and press firmly.  I used pinking shears across the top of my bag.

Add your goodies!  You might want to know that I got that cute patriotic pup from Cotton Field Farm.  It's an instant download too.

I wanted to link you to one of my daughter's blog posts.  She has a wonderful fresh raspberry and heavy cream dessert that would be wonderful for the hot days of summer.  She also has some fun and enlightening history on midsummer.  I wanted to rush out and buy black velvet, tiny pins, and some stockings.  You'll learn why!

Have a wonderful Fourth of July!