52 Pick Up Challenge 51...

~TRACY~ · Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 6:27 pm Post subject: 52 Pick Up Challenge 51...

52 Pick Up Challenge 51...Making your own templates
by Tracy Wyldman

If you are anything like me you are no good at drawing freehand... Rolling Eyes

And also if you are anything like me freehand is not neat enough Rolling Eyes

So... Why not make your own templates... I do and they are super oober easy...

What you will need...
Printed images of what you would like to make a template from (I have included a flower template below)
A Laminator (or cold laminate)
A Sharp pair of scissors
(Optional) A hole punch & some link chain and a clasp

1. Find the image of something you would like to use as a template and print it out (google images is great for this Wink

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2. Carefully cut out you image/images

3. Next warm up the laminator and when it is ready, place your printed image/images in the plastic laminating pouch, making sure that there is room around each image for cutting out.
NOTE: If you do not have a laminator, you can use "Cold Laminate" instead. Cold Laminate is similar to contact (only sturdier) and is available at the Post Office and stationery supply stores.

4. Allow to cool and carefully cut around the laminated image, allow a small amount of clear plastic between the printed image and the area you are cutting... This will reduce the risk of the layers peeling apart at a later date.

5. (Optional) If you are doing a series of images, like different size flowers, punch a hole in one of the petals and secure with some link chain and a claps. I have done this with my flower templates and I have them hanging on my tote.

If you would like the pattern below, just "right click" on the image, "save" it to your desktop and then print it out.

You can trace the images off the printed sheet, or cut them out and laminate them for later use.

So, YOUR CHALLENGE is to create/print YOUR OWN TEMPLATE, then use it to create an embellishment for a layout or card.

Here is a layout I created with a couple of templates - the large scalloped patterned paper circle and the layered flowers.

Edited to add:
TOP TIP: For those who haven't got access to a laminator (or cold laminate) - old x-ray films make great templates too!
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Grab some old x-ray sheets and soak them in some bleach (this will remove the image) wash in warm soapy water and allow to dry.
Trace, draw and cut your image from this... These are quite strong and last for ages Wink

If you don't have any old xrays at home, ask your local doctors if they have any old ones, tell them what you want them for and they will probably be able to give you quite a few sheets

Upload your creation into the 52 Pick Up Challenge #51 Folder in the gallery Wink

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DeanneSM · Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 6:46 pm Post subject:

Fabulous challenge Tracy!! And the layout is just so pretty. Love the layered flowers Very Happy

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nicrus · Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 6:52 pm Post subject:

Loving it! You are such a clever chickie Miss Tracy.
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DebiJ · Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 7:02 pm Post subject:

Gee Tracy...how clever is this idea!! Great....

What a touching LO of yours, but heavens your flower is just beautiful.

Very Happy

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marg · Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 7:05 pm Post subject:

Great layout Tracy and a beautiful layout.........
Me likes this challenge....... winking

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jenni · Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 7:07 pm Post subject:

love the challenge Tracy - and gorgeous LO too, off to look at my pics and decide what i am going to do.

I can't believe this is the 2nd last challenge for the year, it has flown by, my goodness, only one more to go after this Shocked

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Shelee · Queen of the Squirrels! Joined: 15 May 2005 Posts: 7528

Oh bummer ..... my laminator is at work. Wish you'd posted this last week! I love your LO though .... it's just SO pretty!

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Bellagirl · Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 7:44 pm Post subject:

Tracy this is just adorable...and so clever!
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Pepper · Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 7:44 pm Post subject:

What a gorgeous LO Tracy. Love your template idea - will have to get myself organised so I can laminate my templates while I'm at work this week!
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Razybabe · Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 8:31 pm Post subject: challenge 51

Thanks Tracy for a great challenge. I don't have a laminator but I do have some templates.
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Not Nigella · Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 9:05 pm Post subject:

So clever Tracy! I would never have thought to do this Smile

I love the layered flower too.
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jenni · Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 9:21 pm Post subject:

OMG - i'm done! Shocked

and uploaded too Shocked

Got the inspiration really quick and it fell together, thanks to Dee for taking a pic for me and uploading, will go home and go to bed now winking

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DeanneSM · Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 9:39 pm Post subject:

Lol!! I was amazed how fast the ideas came to you too!! Look great Jenni!
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Owl · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 1:18 am Post subject:

Too cool Tracy - there are heaps of shapes that I would love to have as templates!
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~TRACY~ · Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2009 4:55 am Post subject:

Thanks girls for your kind words Smile

Glad you like the challenge!!!
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