March Forgotten Friday

How could I have forgotten this month's Forgotten Friday? 😯  Normal life seems to have taken over sorry.

I've been making swaps for the Stampin' Up! On Stage event in Sydney on 8th April.  I haven't made Shrinky Dinks for years, but it's like riding a bike...I soon remembered what to do.  Making these got me thinking that many of you might be like me and not made them for years, or haven't ever made them.

How are they made?  Here's some very basic instructions/information on how I made them

1. Stamp the image on the plastic sheet using Black Stazon ink.  I used the Dragonfly Dreams stamp set (which is now very black because of the Stazon😢)
2. Colour the image with any colour you wish.  I used watercolour pencils
3. Cut out the image.  I used the Detailed Dragonfly thinlits
4. Punch a hole where required
5. Add hanger.  These were purchased from Spotlight in Australia.  They're called Mobile Charm Cords
6. Line a tray with baking paper/foil and bake in oven that has been preheated to 163° C (325°F) for 1 to 3 minutes
7. Remove and allow an additional 30 seconds to complete the baking process

Here's a photo showing the before baking

and after baking with hangers attached

Tips to remember / Helpful Hints:

• A permanent ink must be used when stamping the image
• Water Markers or crayons shouldn't be used to colour
• Circles or shapes should be cut as smoothly as possible.  Small manicure scissors with pointed and bent tips are ideal, as is a punch or die
• Punch holes before baking
• A standard size paper punch is ideal, as is a single hole punch used for jewelry making
• I used my oven, but you can use a heat gun, but remember to use tweezers not your fingers to hold.  A microwave will not work
• If you're not happy with the shape after baking, return the piece/s to the oven and bake for another 2-5 minutes until it softens
• Item can be shaped up to 10 seconds after it is baked
• # 6 recycle plastic can also be used if you can't find shrinky dinks (I haven't tried this though)

Here is the Stampin' Up! products I used to make this project.

Dragonfly Dreams Photopolymer Stamp Set [142924] $36.50	Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad [101406] $15.75	Watercolor Pencils [141709] $27.75	Aqua Painters [103954] $20.00
Blender Pens [102845] $17.00	Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies [142749] $54.00

Why not let your imagination run wild and give Shrinky Dinks a go?  I've had fun, and I'm sure you will too.

My friend and Team Leader Chloe was only reminding us this week that our posts should be regular and consistent.  So, with that in mind, please come back on the 2nd Friday in April for my next Forgotten Friday post.

As always, any of the Stampin' Up! products can be ordered from me 24/7 from my online shop or by emailing me.

Bye for now.

Robyn