Snowman Banner with Kunin Felt

September 21, 2017September 21, 20176 Comments

Is it too early for a Snowman Banner?

I admit it’s a little early, but when I found this adorable Sizzix Snowman Die by Tim Holtz*

I really wanted to use it in this month’s Designer Craft Connection Blog Hop with Kunin Felt.

Seriously though…Who doesn’t love a snowman?

To see what the other designers made using their Kunin Felt make sure to click on the

Blog Hop link at the bottom of this post.

Here’s what I used to make my Snowman Banner. (*affiliate link)

- 9″ x 12″ craft cuts of Kunin Classicfelt: white, aqua, baby pink, candy pink, olive, smoke, peach chiffon
- Sizzix Bigz Die by Tim Holtz, 5.5 by 6-Inch, Assembly Snowman* (*affiliate link)
- Sizzix Big Shot Cutting/Embossing Machine*
- Beacon Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive*
- Iron On Embroidered Letters (Joy SA)
- Pom Pom Trim, Cotton String
- Sewing Machine
- Bamboo Skewer

- - I made a simple banner pattern out of white cardstock.
  - I traced 2 banners onto the felt.

I die-cut the felt into snowman pieces using the Sizzix Snowman Die* and my Sizzix Big Shot Machine*.

- - Glue or Sew the felt shapes onto the banner.
  - Sew both pieces of the banner together leaving a small pocket on the top to insert a bamboo skewer or small wood rod for hanging.
  - Add pom pom trim to the top of the banner.
  - Iron on embroidered letters to spell “let it snow”

Did you know???

Kunin Felt recycles billions of water bottles every year that would otherwise be in the landfills and makes them into a product which becomes felt. 12 bottles equals 1 lb. of fabric.

For more fun projects with Kunin Felt click here.

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Sizzix Bigz Die by Tim Holtz, 5.5 by 6-Inch, Assembly Snowman*

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Grateful for Fall Frame

September 1, 2017August 6, 20214 Comments

Grateful for Fall Frame.

When the days and nights start to get a little cooler… I start looking for simple ways to bring

Fall into my home. One simple way is by adding beautiful graphics found on scrapbook paper

and adding it into a frame.

I made my “Grateful for Fall” frame using the Deflecto 5″ x 7″ Beveled Edge Acrylic Frame*

and beautiful fall paper from Authentique Bountiful Collection*. (*affiliate link)

After cutting and matting the fall graphics from the Authentique Bountiful Collection*,

I added resin acorns to the metal knobs with Zots Adhesive Dots*.

Simple Fall Decorating. (and a simple reminder to be grateful)

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Sea Glass Milk Bottle Vase

August 28, 2017March 6, 201816 Comments

How to create a Sea Glass Vase…

I love the light and airy look of sea glass.

Inspired by a recent trip to the ocean… I decided to try my hand at making a Sea Glass Vase.

I used these cute Milk Bottles* from LeisureArts* and Krylon Sea Glass Spray Paint, Aqua*.

The Sea Glass Paint is available in several colors like Sea Glass Ruby*. (I’m thinking Christmas!)

I contemplated the best way to paint my bottle. Because I wanted to also paint the bottom of

the Milk Bottle*, I came up with the idea of inserting a paint roller handle into the bottle.

While the idea was good in theory, it was hard to rotate the jar evenly when spraying.

(see first at tempt picture below↓)

After the first attempt… I got a little smarter and wrapped the handle in paper, making a

snugger fit. (that worked great) I was able to rotate the bottle using the handle as I sprayed

the bottle with short thin coats of paint to avoid drips.

The more coats applied the less translucent the finish will be.

Once painted, I was able to use the handle to aid in drying.

To go with the Beachy Sea Glass look, I wrapped twine around the neck of the Milk Bottle*

and added a small seashell I picked up on the beach. (FYI…vase should be hand washed only)

A perfect addition to the dinner table.

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Saturday Morning Memo Board

August 26, 2017August 6, 2021Leave a comment

Making Saturdays Special..

Make family time more special with this cute memo board.

Now that the kids are starting to head back to school, weekends are more important than ever.

It’s nice just being together.

Whether I post a reminder about a fun event or a special note to say “I love you,”

this memo board helps me remember that Saturdays should be a little more laid back –

just the way I like it.

To make the Memo board I used… (*amazon affiliate link)

12″ x 14″ Frame (I got mine secondhand at the Habitat for Humanity Store)
Joy Iron-on Embroidered Letters
13″ x 15″ Fabric Remnant
Mono Multi Liquid Glue*
Spray Adhesive*
Foam Board*
Tack Nails
X-ACTO Knife* and Cutting Mat*

Directions:

Measure and cut the cork tiles to fit inside the frame.
Because my frame was deep, I cut a piece of foam board the same size. I glued the cork tiles to the foam board using liquid glue.

3. Lay fabric over cork to determine letter placement. Gently slide cork from underneath fabric and iron letters.

4. Spray the cork with adhesive and smooth the fabric over it.

5. Tap in a few tack nails inside the back of the frame to hold everything in place.

This project was created for and sponsored by Joy, SA.

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How to Create Quick and Easy Bows

August 24, 2017August 24, 20175 Comments

This one’s for my “Bow Challenged” friends… (you know who you are)

Learn How to Create Quick and Easy Bows using the DecoFun Bowmaker.

Tying beautiful bows doesn’t have to be a challenge anymore…

Thanks to the DecoFun Bowmaker I received to participate in this month’s

Designer Crafts Connection Blog Hop I can now make big beautiful bows

For my project…I decided to give my plain wreath a seasonal update with a new bow.

Step#1 Place Ribbon in Hoops

Step #2 Bring Ribbon Around Rods

I used approx. 3 yards of ribbon, so keep on wrapping.

Step #3 Pinch Ribbon Center & Tie with Wire

For Seasonal Fun…add berries under wire

Glue a Big Wood Button to the center of the bow with Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive*.

A Quick and Easy way to add a Big Beautiful Bow to a simple wreath.

The Bowmaker is adjustable and great for weddings, parties, birthdays, holidays and more.

For more DecoFun Bowmaker projects click here.

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Tie Dyed Emoji Socks

August 1, 2017September 16, 2021Leave a comment

Looking for a fun Summer project to do with the kids?

How about one of a kind Tie-Dyed Emoji socks?

This kids are going to love this!

To make the Tie-Dyed Emoji Socks this is what you’ll need…

White Cotton Socks
Tulip One-Step 5 Color Tie-Dye Kits Rainbow* (amazon affiliate link)
Iron-on Emoji Patches

I tried three different ways to dye my socks.

First, I just squirted dye directly onto the socks. (red and blue pair)
Next, I rubber banded two socks together. (yellowish pair)
Then, I tried rubber banding the socks separately. (purplish pair)

I think I like the socks rubber banded together best. (yellowish pair)

To Dye the Socks…

Add water to the pre-measured squirt bottles.
Rubber-band socks and apply dye.
Let set for 6-8 hours, then rinse – waiting is the hardest part!
Make sure to wear gloves! (I didn’t)
Wash and Dry socks.

6. Iron On Emoji patches on opposite sides of the socks. Very COOL Socks!

The Tie-Dyed Emoji Socks were created for and sponsored by Joy.

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Sue and Nick’s Deflecto Craft Caddy Challenge

July 30, 2017August 11, 2017Leave a comment

Deflecto Craft Caddy Challenge…

When I worked in the Deflecto Booth last January at the Creativation Show,

each day of the show Deflecto held a Craft Caddy Challenge.

The challenge was to see who could fill their craft caddy the fastest.

It quickly became extremely competitive. (but fun!)

The challenge looked like so much fun, I decided to create one of my own.

Of course, I wanted to race someone closer to my own speed.

Nick enjoyed the caddy challenge so much that when my nieces came over to swim later,

he challenged them. He was a lot faster by then.

Here’s a quick video I made last year showing all the features of the caddy.

The Deflecto Caddy Organizer* is made by Deflecto Craft Solutions are available at Amazon

and now in Target Stores.

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DIY…Christmas Chalkboard

July 26, 2017February 9, 20232 Comments

DIY…Christmas Chalkboard

Christmas in July…

Last week it was so hot that when I went out at 9:00 in the evening to water my flowers it

was hard to breath. It was so hot that our unheated pool felt like bath water.

Summer’s in full swing and vacation (for me) is fast approaching.

And with all the things I could or should be doing, I felt like making a Christmas Chalkboard.

It’s not too early? Is it?

The Christmas Chalkboard is really easy to make…

and would be a wonderful gift for those of you thinking ahead.

And if you’d like…you could make it a two sided chalkboard and really get creative.

Here’s how I made the Christmas Chalkboard…

I used the larger wood shape from the Bracket Shaped Surface Set from Adornit and painted it with DecoArt Americana Black Chalkboard Paint* (*affiliate link)
I gave the wood shape two coats of Chalkboard paint and a light sanding before stenciling on the design using the Clear Scraps 12″ Word Christmas Tree Stencil*
Use a DecoColor Fine Point Paint Marker* to add small white dots around the edge of the chalkboard.
Another idea…. drill two small holes on the top of the sign to add twine for hanging.