Summer Blooms Mini Album

April 22, 2024Leave a comment

Summer Bloom Mini Album

How to make a Summer Blooms Mini Album…

I love Summer Blooms and fell in love with the new Bloom Collection*

from Echo Park as soon as I saw it.

Using the Sizzix Notebook Die by Eileen Hull* and the Bloom Collection*,

I made this cute little pocket-sized mini album.

Summer Bloom Mini Album

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

*Disclosure: This blog uses ads and affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

Summer Bloom Mini Album

Directions:

Cut two 6″ x 8-1/2″pieces of decorative scrapbook paper for the front and inside of the cover.
Lay decorative scrapbook paper (design side up) on the Xyron Creative Station* crank the handle to run the paper through the machine. As it moves through the Xyron Creative Station it adds adhesive to the back side of the paper.
Easy to use and it doesn’t need any electricity.
I like using the Xyron Creative Station* when making mini books because you get complete coverage, no wrinkling, no bubbles!

Summer Bloom Mini Album

Cut a piece of mat board 6″ x 8-1/2″.
Adhere the decorative paper on each side of the mat board.
Lay the covered mat board over the notebook die* sandwiched between two cutting plates.
Crank the handle of the Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine* and run the die through the machine. The Big Shot will cut and score the mat board.

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The notebook die creases the center of mat board as it goes through the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine* making it easy to fold the cover for your mini album.

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Cut a 2 1/4″ x 5″ strip of decorative paper to use for the spine and run it through the Xyron Creative Station*. Adhere the strip to the spine of the book.
Cut 5 cardstock pages using the notebook die.
Crease the cardstock on the center score lines.

Summer Bloom Mini Album

Wrap the twine around the inside creases and around the outside of the book cover to secure the pages.
FYI…I wanted this Mini Album to be all about the pictures, so I kept the pages white. There are no fancy embellishments or special pages inside this album.

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After I had all my pages together, I tied the pieces of twine together in one knot on the spine and added a small metal heart charm. I placed a small floral sticker from the Bloom Collection* to the center of the heart.
As an afterthought, after I took the above pictures, I added Sizzix Effects™ Liquid Gloss* over the heart. The Liquid Gloss gives the heart a clear domed look and will seal in the sticker.

Summer Bloom Mini Album

Decorate the front of the album with Stickers from the Bloom Collection*.
For added dimension, place the sticker on a small piece of matboard.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Eileen Hull Educator Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

We are all a Work in Progress

April 3, 2024April 2, 2024Leave a comment

We are all a Work in Progress-How to Upcycle a promotional water bottle

How to Upcycle a promotional water bottle.

A few months ago, I joined a gym.

I did it for a couple of reasons.

The first was for my physical self.

And the second for my mental health.

What I didn’t expect was the community I would find

and the friends I would make.

And while I haven’t seen huge improvements in my waistline,

I have seen improvement in my ability to do more than I thought I could.

I’m still a work in Progress.

We are all a Work in Progress-How to Upcycle a promotional water bottle.

Wanting to be like the “cool kids” and help save the planet from plastic water bottles,

I told my husband I needed a metal water bottle to take to the gym.

“I have one at work you can have,” he said. (he knows I’m cheap)

His company had given them metal water bottles that included the company’s core values.

While the values are good and everything, I wanted something different.

I wanted something more inspirational, more personal.

Being a creative person, I brought out my favorite StyleTechCraft adhesive vinyl.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the StyleTechCraft Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

We are all a Work in Progress-How to Upcycle a promotional water bottle

Here’s what I Used: (*affiliate links)

Promotional Metal Water Bottle (or plain water bottle*)
Always a Work in Progress SVG file from the Silhouette Store
Silhouette Cameo 4 Electronic Die Cutting Machine*
StyleTechCraft Rose Gold Craft Vinyl*
StyleTechCraft Matte Black Craft Vinyl*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tool Kit*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*
Alcohol or Alcohol Wipe*

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

We are all a Work in Progress-How to Upcycle a promotional water bottle

Directions:

The first thing I did was measure the area I needed to cover.
I used my Silhouette Cameo 4 Electronic Die Cutting Machine* to size and cut a Matte Black Craft Vinyl* square that would cover the promotional design on the bottle. I also cut the “Always a work in progress” design using Rose Gold Craft Vinyl*.
To help the vinyl stick securely to the bottle, wipe the surface of the bottle with the alcohol wipe* to remove any oils.
Cut a piece of Vinyl Transfer Tape* slightly larger than the design. Place the transfer paper over the cut design and gently rub using the squeegee tool.

We are all a Work in Progress-How to Upcycle a promotional water bottle

Remove the vinyl design from the white liner and center the image onto the black square.
Gently rub over the Vinyl Transfer Tape* to make sure the image has transferred.
Slowly and carefully, place the design and black square onto the water bottle. Rub over the design to remove any air bubbles. Remove the transfer tape.
Allow the vinyl to cure on the bottle for a few days before use. (Hand Wash Only)

We are all a Work in Progress-How to Upcycle a promotional water bottle

For those of you who are considering joining a gym,

I suggest starting slow and giving it a try.

You might be able to do more than you think.

WE ARE ALL A WORK IN PROGRESS!

Spring Quilt Cards

March 25, 2024March 26, 20241 Comment

Spring Quilt Cards

Spring Quilt Cards made with Eileen Hull’s Faux Postage Die from Sizzix.

Over the weekend, I decided to make a couple of floral Spring cards using the New Faux Postage Die from Eileen Hull*.

I know the dies are perfect for making little faux postage stamps.

But, I like to think of the pieces like a quilt.

It’s all good no matter how you use the die.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Eileen Hull Educator Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

Spring Quilt Cards

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

#666560 Faux Postage Die by Eileen Hull*
Carta Bella Flora No. 5 paper pad* (6″x 6″)
Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*
Coordinating Cardstock
Thin 3D Foam Squares*
Small Nose Scissors* (for Fussy Cutting)
Tape Roller*

Spring Quilt Cards

The Thank You Card reminds me a sweet floral quilt for a little girl’s bed.

It really is easy to find coordinating paper when using a paper pad.

I cut out flowers from one of the large floral-patterned papers.

To make them dimensional, I added Thin 3D Foam Squares*

underneath the flowers.

Spring Quilt Cards

Would you believe the paper for the Enjoy Card was from the same floral paper pad.

I die-cut the black floral paper using the faux postage die.

I used one small section from the die-cut paper to create my card.

I again “fussy cut” a few flowers to put on the front of the card.

After adding several layers, my card measured 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″,

the perfect size for putting into a A2 envelope*.

DIY Gold Bunny Silhouette Pillow & Treat Bag

March 5, 2024Leave a comment

DIY Gold Bunny Silhouette Pillow & Treat Bag

Add a little glam this Spring with this cute Gold Bunny Silhouette Pillow.

It’s an easy project to make. Even if you’re a simple sewer, like me.

The Bunny reminds me of a Lindt Gold Foiled Chocolate Easter Bunny*,

and who doesn’t like that?

DIY Gold Bunny Silhouette Pillow & Treat Bag

Materials Used to Make the Gold Bunny Pillow: (*affiliate links)

Gold Flex Turbo Heat Transfer Vinyl* (from StyleTechCraft)
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Weeding Tool*
Silhouette Cameo 4 Electronic Die Cutting Machine*
SVG Files from The Silhouette Store
Fabric
Sewing Machine*
Poly-Fil®*
¼” Gold Ribbon*
Iron*

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

DIY Gold Bunny Silhouette Pillow & Treat Bag

How to make the Gold Silhouette Bunny Pillow:

Choose your fabric. Cut the fabric into two squares or rectangles of equal size. (I cut my cream fabric to 14″ x 14″ to make a 12″ pillow.)
Place the two fabric pieces together right-side in.
Sew the edges together, leaving a 2-inch opening along one side.
Turn the pillow right-side out.
Fold the raw edges in and press them flat.
Using the Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die-Cutting Machine* and an SVG file from The Silhouette Store, I created a design for the pillow.
Cut the design using Gold Heat Transfer Vinyl* making sure to mirror the image.
Place the shiny side down on the cutting mat.
After you’ve cut the design, weed the excess material away from the design, leaving only the parts you want to transfer.
Position the design on your fabric. Use an iron or a heat press to apply heat and pressure to the design, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Peel off the transfer tape.
Stuff the pillow with Poly-Fil®* and sew the opening closed.

DIY Gold Bunny Silhouette Treat Bag

I knew a head of time that I wanted to make a couple of small treat bags. I decreased the size of the bunny and cut it at the same time as the pillow design.

How to make the Bunny Treat Bag:

Cut a piece of gold polka dot fabric approx. 10″ x 14″.
On both ends of the fabric, fold down approx. 1″ and sew a seam across the top. That should leave you with a 3/4″ pocket.
Fold the material in half and sew the remaining sides closed.
Trim excess material on the seams and turn the fabric inside out to reveal the bag.
Iron the gold HTV bunny on the front of the bag. (see above directions)
Cut two small slits on the top pocket of the bag on each end.
Cut two 24″ pieces of gold ribbon.
Attach a small safety pin to the end of a piece of ribbon. Thread the ribbon through the top of the bag, remove the safety pin, and knot the ribbon.
On the opposite end of the bag, thread the second piece of ribbon through.
Pull both ends of the ribbon to gather and close the bag.

DIY Gold Bunny Silhouette Treat Bag

With all the warm weather we’ve had lately, Spring Fever has hit me pretty hard.

I’ve completely rid my decor of anything resembling Winter.

I’m ready for Spring, Bunnies, and Flowers!

DIY Gold Bunny Silhouette Pillow & Treat Bag

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the StyleTechCraft Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

Sizzix Cantilever Jewelry Box

February 25, 2024Leave a comment

Sizzix Cantilever Jewelry Box

Cantilever Jewelry Box

Last month, Sizzix reintroduced a few older “classic” dies,

including the Cantilever Box Die*.

I promised I’d make one, and I finally made a Cantilever box

using the Cantilever Die by Eileen Hull*.

Instead of making a sewing box, I made mine into a jewelry box.

Sizzix Canteliveer Box Die

Putting it all together…

Included on the back of the die-cut packaging are image directions on how to assemble the box.
Cut out the pieces as show in the picture above.
I used three sheets of the Sizzix Making Essentials Matboard* to die-cut all the pieces used to make the Cantilever Jewelry Box.

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Sizzix Cantilever Box Die*
Sizzix Making Essentials Matboard*
Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*
Black Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint*
Grey Plaid Scrapbook Paper (single-sided)
Xyron 3″ Disposable Sticker Maker*

Sizzix Cantilever Jewelry Box

I painted all my die-cut pieces with Black Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint*. I did that before gluing.
The instructions on the box showed using a hot glue gun to assemble the boxes. Eileen told me she uses Zip Dry Adhesive* and rubber bands to assemble the boxes. I wasn’t a big fan of using the hot glue gun and will definitely try the Zip Dry Adhesive* the next time.

Sizzix Cantilever Jewelry Box

I cut 1″ strips of a single-sided grey plaid paper and ran them through the Xyron 3″ Disposable Sticker Maker* to add adhesive to the back of the strips.
I carefully added the strips around the edges of each box. Since the paper I used was single-sided, it was easy to cover the boxes.
Once all the boxes were assembled, putting the cantilever box together wasn’t too hard.
For added stability, I glued the bottom two boxes together. I also added a 2″ x 6″ piece of black painted matboard to the bottom before adding the feet.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Eileen Hull Educator Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

Buffalo Plaid Valentine Heart

February 2, 2024March 5, 20242 Comments

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How to Make a Buffalo Plaid Door Hanger for Valentine’s Day.

An inexpensive Valentine’s Day project using items found at Dollar Tree*

and my favorite StyleTechCraft adhesive vinyl.

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*