Sew Easy Tips & Tricks - Part 2

Here are some "basics" on getting the most out of your Sew Easy!

Before you can start piercing, it's important to have the right Piercing Mat:

• You need a firm but soft base like foam to allow the piercing tool to pierce holes through your paper easily.
• If your mat is too hard, the paper will crumple, as there is no "give"
• The Sew Easy Piercing Mat is ideal to use, but I've had success with using a soft mouse pad too
  

Now that you have your tools in hand, let's talk about paper:

Paper/Cardstock

We R Memory Keepers recommend that you use "paper or light card" weight with the Sew Easy tool. With a little practice, you are able to pierce through thicker cardstock weight like Bazzill Basics using the following technique:

• You will want to keep the edge of the pierce head parallel to your paper like the illustration below. If you don't keep it parallel, your pressure will not be even, which will result in crumpled paper.

• If you are using thicker cardstock, push the Sew Easy tool along steadily and firmly. If you roll too quickly, the holes won't pierce through, but you will still get some indentations that you can easily go through with a straight pick piercing tool.

• When pushing downward, use your elbows and not just your finger. You won't get enough pressure with just your finger, and it will help minimize the paper/cardstock from shifting and crumpling.

• Lastly, thread up your needle with floss and stitch away!

Tomorrow's post will feature how to use your Sew Easy tool to make a circle!

Sew Easy Tips & Tricks - Part 1

We've been anxiously awaiting for the new Sew Easy piercing heads to arrive - now that the collection is complete with 8 NEW larger piercing heads and 12 NEW floss, we will be providing some tips and tricks over the next few days from our own personal experience to help you get the most out of your Sew Easy!

Those of you who are unfamiliar with Sew Easy, it's a HOT tool by WE R Memory Keepers (the creators of some of my favorite tools, Crop-a-Dile, & Corner Chomper). This little gadget allows you to add beautiful stitching in different designs to your paper crafting projects without having to own a sewing machine. Here are some of the other reasons why I love it!

• Don't have to own or take out your bulky sewing machine!!
• Saves you a lot of time from manually piercing holes
• Flexible in allowing you to pierce straight lines or curvy lines
• Lots of variety of shapes in each piercing head (has at least 3 different styles of stitching per head) with over 15 piercing heads to choose from!
  
• Adds variety & texture to your paper crafting projects
• Very affordable!!!
  

Here are just a sample of some of the designs you can get with the Sew Easy tool.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's post where we will give you some tips on cardstock, piercing mats & how to's.

Ahoy Mates!

Ready for another Sneak Peek from TGF? Introducing.....another Oliver & Amelia set called "Ahoy"

Images courtesy of TGF DT Emma & Sari.

Royal Sneak Peak!

Introducing...Princess Anya 2 from The Greeting Farm! This is a sneak peak at what's being released next month. You won't want to miss out on these cuties!
























Image courtesy of TGF Blog, created by Tanya.

Tubes!

We brought you the plastic candy stix tubes that are great for favors, now we've added more tubes to make those grad parties and birthday parties extra special.

Introducing...plastic tubes that are food safe!

These tubes come in two sizes:

Small: 1" diameter, 7-1/8" tall with cap
Large: 5/8" diameter, 12" tall with cap

Customize a gift or favor for any occasion! Decorate with ribbon, tags and bling to make it extra special!! Here are just a few ideas:

Gift for Dad

Father's Day is coming up next month, so thought I'd get a head start by making some cards for DAD!

These double as a gift card holder that slips right in the front pocket.

Thinking about either turning this into a Make-n-Take, or a class on masculine cards where you'll make a set of 3 masculine cards.

Message me your preference!

It's Sew Easy @ Pineapple Cove!

We R Memory Keepers is releasing brand new and larger stitch designs for their Sew Easy Piercing tool. When we first brought in the Sew Easy tool it sold out in 2 days!!! So we are offering a Pre-Order special to you our customers so you can be the first to get your hands on this HOT, HOT tool! Receive 15% off when you pre-order via our online webstore, hurry offer ends May 17th. Our order is scheduled to arrive at the end of May.

If you are not familiar with the Sew Easy tool, watch these videos, you'll see how "sew easy" it is to add beautiful stitching to your paper craft projects!

Below you will find images of the new larger stitches and the beautiful new floss that will soon be available the Cove!