Make Wedding Place Settings with Smoothfoam

June 16, 2014February 9, 2023Leave a comment

The Bride and Groom Place setting is a cute way to identify where the bride and groom will sit for dinner!

To make the Bride and Groom Place Settings you’ll need… (*affiliate link)

4″ Smoothfoam ball
Smoothfoam sheet (any size)
Stick ‘n Carve*
Hot Wire Foam Cutter*
Sandpaper, paint brush
Craft paints – black and white
Mod Podge Gloss Finish*
Stickles Glitter Glue, Diamond*
2 wood dowels
Gold Paint Marker*
“Story of Us” stickers

Draw, trace or print the outlines of a dress and bow tie on to the transfer paper, then stick the paper to a sheet of Smoothfoam.
Cut out the images with the foam cutter, through the transfer paper.
Remove the transfer paper and sand the edges of the foam as needed. Paint the bow tie black and paint the dress white.
Cut the Smoothfoam ball in half then paint one half black and paint the other half white.
After the paint is dry, coat each piece with Mod Podge (gloss finish).
Embellish the surface of the dress and ball with glitter glue for extra sparkle.
Cut each dowel to the appropriate size so the markers are the same height as shown. Paint the dowels with a gold paint pen and insert into the foam, connecting each piece to its base.
Embellish each marker with stickers and bling.

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Reverse Glass Painting Technique with Decocolor Markers

May 27, 2014January 1, 20231 Comment

I learned the Reverse Glass Technique, a long time ago, from my Mom who loved to paint.

I believe, when did the reverse glass technique, she used Acrylic Paint on her painting.

For mine, I’m using Deco Color Paint Markers* (affiliate link) from Marvy Uchida.

I use these paint markers all the time on a variety of surfaces.

First thing you’ll want to do is to pick out the image.

For me, the simpler the better.

I picked a free graphic from Coloring Hub. (link below)

Stained Glass Clip Art from Coloring Hub

1. Lay Clip Art under glass and trace around image with black Decocolor marker.

2. Use ruler for outside areas to get those lines straight. Make sure to leave time for the ink to dry before laying ruler on top the previous line.

Here is the design outlined. I like using the fine point marker better than the extra fine marker.

3. Flip the glass over and do your coloring on the reverse side of the glass. Make sure to color all the way to the edge of the lines.

4. Color in the remaining sections. Make sure to get the colors as close as possible. Here is the back of the glass with the full design colored in.

Marvy Uchida also makes a DecoColor Paint Marker Remover* which I absolutely love. It has saved me on more than one occasion. It works wonderful to correct any mistakes you make. I recommend you pick one of those up also. (FYI: it also removes alcohol ink from non porous surfaces)

Here’s some interesting history on Reversed Glass Painting. (it’s been around for a long time)

Here’s another possible way to do a background. (a more updated version)

Color/Paint only a portion of the image and leave the rest unfinished.

Add a piece of scrapbook paper to the back of the glass before framing.

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Quick and Easy Washi Tape Mother’s Day Card

May 7, 2014May 6, 2020Leave a comment

Mothers Day is just a few days away. Your Mom is expecting a special handmade card.

Here’s a Quick and Easy Mother’s Day card that you can make in minutes.

First, I’m assuming like any good paper crafter, you have washi tape on hand.

If not, there’s still time to run out and get some. (visit your local scrapbook store)

Here’s what you need to do:

Using your computer, print your Mother’s Day greeting on a piece of white cardstock. Make sure it prints approx. half way down the page.
Cut the white cardstock 1/4″ smaller than the size you want your card to be.
Then tear the washi tape into strips and alternate onto the white cardstock.
Adhere it to a cut and folded coordinating colored card that is 1/4″ larger than the white cardstock.

(My finished card is 4 1/2″ x 5″)

Voila! Now run out and get her a bouquet of fresh flowers from the grocery store and your done.

To my kids:

If you are reading this post, the supplies are on my desk.

Help yourself.

Love, Mom

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Nick and Grandma’s Mini Garden

May 5, 2014June 17, 20188 Comments

A few weeks ago, Nick and I talked about making a special project.

I decided we should make a miniature garden for him to help me take care of.

Saturday, my little buddy came over to help me work on it.

We had previously collected moss, sticks, bark and rocks for our project.

I added some mini plants (for fairy gardens), potting soil, a small park bench, tiny garden fence,

green spray bottle and a set of teeny tiny tools.

While cleaning out the garage a couple of weeks ago, I almost threw out this rusty broken

wagon. I’m so glad I decided to keep it. It was perfect for our mini garden.

All I needed was one excited 3 1/2 year old to help me.

I added a piece of paper towel over the holes in the bottom of the wagon and we filled it

with potting soil. I added the small fence, large flat rock and bench. I let Nick finish the rest.

Nick loved digging in the dirt and adding the plants.

We put rocks around the little fence and even added a chicken to our garden.

Occasionally, Nick had to stop and water other things. Like my tulips.

I don’t know who was more excited about the garden, him or me.

Since, grandpa had brought the little white picnic table up from the barn.

Nick decided we needed to have a picnic lunch. All in all, a day very well spent.

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Wedding Wish Tree Tag

April 16, 2014June 20, 2017Leave a comment

An old tradition that has been gaining popularity with brides is the Wedding Wish Tree.

The Wish Tree is a Dutch Wedding custom where the guests are given a piece of paper, either shaped like a leaf or tag made of cardstock. When the guests arrive at the reception, they write their wishes to the happy couple and then hang them on the tree using ribbon, clips or string.

The Wish Tree will make a attractive centerpiece and a great statement to wow your guests. It can also be used as an alternative to a traditional guest book. Can’t you just see branches painted white with twinkle lights full of wonderful wishes.

Casual, Elegant, Rustic or Baubles and Beads. Individualize your tree, the possibilities are endless. While Wedding sites on the internet suggest that Manzanita branches are the best to use, for those more creative souls, let your imagination run wild. The style is up you.

Why stop at weddings? The Wish Tree could be used for any special occasion.

Marvy Uchida

Clever Lever Extra Jumbo Scalloped Circle Punch
Clever Lever Extra Jumbo Scalloped Heart Punch
Clever Lever Extra Giga Merchandise Tag Punch

Additional Supplies: (*affiliate link)

Tea Rose Ink (Clearsnap Inc.)
Distress Ink Pad, Peeled Paint*
Ink Blending Tool*
Mini Misters*
Piercing Tool*
Decorative Scrapbook Paper
Cream cardstock
Small brad, twine, small adhesive pearls
1/8″ Hole Punch*
Computer generated greeting

Instructions

Making the flower is easy.

Punch six cream scallop circles.
Using a ink applicator, ink the edge of each scallop circle with the Tea Rose ink.
Mist the circles with water, allowing ink to run.
Stack all the circles together and pierce a hole the the center of all circles. Attach circles with small brad.
Starting with the top circle, carefully scrunch the circle to the center. One by one, continue scrunching the circles until you have a small paper wad.
Gently unfold the circles to start forming the flower.
For extra color, apply a little more ink to the tip of the flower. This can be done while the flower is still damp or wait until it has dried. Allow flower to dry.
Punch two cream scalloped hearts.
Ink hearts with Peeled Paint Distress Ink.
Mist hearts and scrunch in your hand. Carefully unfold.
Glue dried leaf underneath the flower. Another alternative for the leaf is to pinch the two rounded ends of the heart using the pointed end as the tip of the leaf.