I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am for my project today!! Do you ever get an idea in your head that you just HAVE to make? Well, I had this huge urge when I saw the new downloads that SU came out with on Tuesday. The Halloween bundle just screamed fun to me!
I wanted to make a pillow....a pillow with a raven on it! Wouldn't that be spooktacular? I think so! Well, it didn't stop there...I thought it would be super fun to make a quilt! So that's what happened on Tuesday...into the very wee hours!
So, you may wonder how I created this quilt. I went into MDS, and selected an 8 1/2 x 11 scrapbook page. I then used the Vintage Overlays, Spooky Stamps (included in the new download) and the new Halloween DSP (again, the new download) to create a variety of images. I then printed these images onto iron on transfers. After transferring them, I created different sized quilt blocks and made this little Halloween rag quilt. In making this quilt though...I learned a few things:
- Don't iron directly on top of an already transferred image
- Iron on a HARD surface like a granite counter top, not an ironing board
- Set your iron to the hottest setting
- Don't iron directly on top of an already transferred image (did I already mention this...cause it took me three times to remember this one:)
- Push HARD on the iron when ironing the images on your fabric
- Peel off the transfer paper before it cools completely, but let it cool a bit before you peel
Hope this helps! I hope you like today's creation! If you want to see more samples of MDS make sure you check out the Stampin' Up! My Digital Studio website! It's an amazing resource!
Have a great day!
Heather
I am not a big comment poster, but just had to tell you that you just ROCKED my world with this project! And, btw, it was not the first time, you continue to WOW me with your creations! Thanks for sharing your projects and all the details!
Posted by: Carrie Rhoades | October 28, 2010 at 08:31 AM
Wow this is gorgeous and so so awesome. Do you mind letting me know where you find transfer paper. I have to get this download!!
Posted by: joanne | October 25, 2010 at 06:15 PM
Oh I love this.
So cool. I want to make one now.
Posted by: tracy | October 15, 2010 at 03:08 PM
OK, my comments are going wonky! Hope this one goes ok! I LOVE this idea Heather, this is just FANTASTIC! 2 days ago I made my boys t-shirts with the iron on transfers too! You can see it here: http://theinkedstamper.blogspot.com/2010/10/another-reason-why-i-love-mds.html
TFS
Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | October 15, 2010 at 02:44 PM
I am totally blown away and so excited. This would make a great Christmas gift, so I think I am going to have to try this. (I am a bit confused about your instruction about ironing on top of an already transferred image- why were you ironing an already transferred image to start with? I would love if you could please clarify)
Posted by: Margaret de Witt | October 15, 2010 at 08:39 AM
You are sooooo amazing. Your creativity is endless. What an amazing idea. TFS
Posted by: Sandra Farrell | October 15, 2010 at 01:49 AM
Heather - this is so cool! I love that vintage feel. Great job!
Posted by: Ariana | October 14, 2010 at 07:57 PM
this is WICKED Heather!!!! Oh the possibilities!! You could make a baby quilt with baby Rockabye kit and make a matching baby album!! How neat would that be or the same with the christmas one!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!! smarty pants!
Posted by: Barb Dean | October 14, 2010 at 06:03 PM
Wow Heather, I'm beyond impressed!!!
Posted by: Mandy Grant | October 14, 2010 at 03:04 PM
Love . ...love... love it! You are amazing!! So when is the class?? Lol!! :)
Posted by: Belinda Loewen | October 14, 2010 at 02:08 PM
REALLY? I mean SERIOUSLY! (In my best Katherine Heigle voice) You blow my mind Heather! Not only is the project fabulous, but you have like a dozen children, a thriving business, MAD motivation and sick talent. You make me angry! JUST KIDDING. I have nothing but love for you! You are a a true inspiration my dear! Keep up the amazing work! =)
xo
Kris
Posted by: Kristyne Brandt | October 14, 2010 at 10:39 AM
oooooooo i love it!!!! i want one too lol the t-shirts are a great idea too!! awasome!!
Posted by: Selena B | October 14, 2010 at 10:27 AM
Great job! I was going to make one of these for my husband with pictures of his cows...never did I think to use MDS! WOW...You amaze me!
Posted by: Cindy Piggott | October 14, 2010 at 09:54 AM
Heather this is sooo awesome, I love it. Now can you make me one too? :)
Posted by: Shannon | October 14, 2010 at 09:44 AM
This is amazing! I love it. You are so super talented!!!
Posted by: Ruth Norton | October 14, 2010 at 09:38 AM
Wow this is just AMAZING!!!! Just love it. :-)
Posted by: Candice | October 14, 2010 at 09:06 AM
you are one hot domesticated mamma!!!; very true about the iron/fab./transfers & I learned not to move the iron too much, too quickly over the transfer; a few other tid-bits, but 'won't bore you! THX....
Posted by: SUSAN | October 14, 2010 at 08:56 AM
Dude, you are a SUPERSTAR. :)
Posted by: Andrea | October 14, 2010 at 08:13 AM
Incredible!! You are an amazing talent. Thanks, for sharing. Oh, do you mind letting me know where you purchase transfer paper?
Posted by: joanne | October 14, 2010 at 08:04 AM
WOW Heather that is amazing!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Marcy Denning | October 14, 2010 at 07:47 AM
That is SOOOOOOOOOO AWESOME!! I LOVE it!
Posted by: Sheila | October 14, 2010 at 05:54 AM
THAT IS JUST AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!THANKS FOR SHARING....
DEB
Posted by: Deb | October 14, 2010 at 01:25 AM
OMGOSH HEATHER!!!! This is sooooo AWESOME! I totally LOVE IT! What a BRILLANT Idea! I have transfer Iron On paper to! I'm sooo gonna make some T-Shirts with this new download.... NOT a sewer at all! But I can certainly make T-shirts! hehehe Thanks for sharing the idea and the WARNINGS! :o)
Posted by: Theresa McK | October 14, 2010 at 12:57 AM