This year marks the 7th year for Sue’s Holiday Workshop. (and I can’t wait)
I’m finishing up some last minute details and I’ll be posting the sign-ups real soon.
But in the mean time…. Save the Date…. Saturday, November 7th
Category: Holidays
Merry Album
Is it too early to start thinking about Christmas?
I bought this “Merry” Album from October Afternoon with hopes of using it during
my Annual Christmas Workshop.
- I painted the chipboard with red acrylic paint.
- After the album dried, I splattered it with white acrylic paint using an old toothbrush.
- I added an extra 5″ x 7″ page of green cardstock behind the cover to make the word “merry” stand out.
- I decorated the album with paper and stickers from Graphic 45’s “Twas the Night before Christmas” Collection.
- Tie it off with some gingham ribbon, jingle bell and greenery.
Frosted Holly Wreath Ornament
While most of you are outside basking in the Summer’s warmth…
some of us are inside thinking “cool” thoughts.
As you know… I love participating in the Designer Craft Connection’s Monthly Design Challenges.
The theme for the Challenge was Christmas in July.
This month’s Manufacturer Design Challenge was sponsored by Robin’s Nest and Smoothfoam.
My project for the challenge is a simple ornament using a small Smoothfoam Wreath
and a variety of dew drops, tear drops, diamond drops and trim from Robin’s Nest.
To Make the Wreath:
- Apply a layer of embossing paste or Snowtex to cover the front and sides of the wreath.
- Allow time for the paste to fully dry before continuing.
- Glue tear drops and dew drops on the front of the wreath with a good liquid craft glue.
- Glue trim around outside of the wreath. I originally had no trim on the outside of the wreath. By adding the decorative trim around the outside it gave me the pop of green that I needed to accent the wreath.
- Next…Punch or cut a 3″ circle from red glitter cardstock. Find the center of the circle and start forming the snowflake pattern using 12 diamond drops. Glue small metallic dew drop in the center of the snowflake.
- Glue hanger on the back of the wreath before adding the red snowflake circle.
A Big Thanks to Smoothfoam and Robin’s Nest for providing the products to work with.
To see what the other designers have come up with.
Click on the Designer Craft Connection Logo on my right sidebar to start hopping.
Tie Dying for the 4th of July
This may be the last Tie Dye Post from me. (or not?)
On Father’s Day we tie dyed shirts with the kids. It turned out to be a really great group activity.
Because we had to let the shirts set, rinse and then be washed….
I was not able to get pictures of all the kids and their shirts. (you know…the big kids)
Last Wednesday my sister brought my niece over for a play date with my grandsons and
I was able to get a few cute ones.
You may be wondering why only one kid got the last red white and blue popsicle.
Well…. the really cute and innocent looking littlest one had just recently taken a good hard
bite on the tip of his big brothers nose. “Ouch!”
It didn’t take long before he forgave his little brother and was sharing his popsicle.
Little brother wouldn’t have had it any other way.
Isn’t she adorable?
On her shirt, the dye was painted directly onto the shirt with a paintbrush.
4th of July Centerpiece
White picket fences, the good old red white and blue.
A 4th of July Celebration with Fireworks, Flags, Banners and Pinwheels all rolled into one
fun Party Centerpiece.
Products Used: (*affiliate link)
- 8” x 1” Smoothfoam Disc
- 4” Smoothfoam Cube
- CCP2639 Red & Ivory Ribbon Stripe 12 x 12 scrapbook paper
- CCP2691 Navy & Ivory Mini Dot Reverse 12 x 12 scrapbook paper
- CCP2911 Navy & Ivory Ticking 12 x 12 scrapbook paper
- Impression Obsession DIE004-J Fence*
- Sizzix Big Shot Cutting/Embossing Machine*
- 3″ Scalloped Circle Punch*
- Scoring Board and Tool*
- Red, White & Blue Card-stock
- Red, White & Navy Blue Acrylic Paint
- Paintbrush
- Blue & White Twine
- Tacky Glue*
- Tape Glider*
- Round Toothpicks, Bamboo Skewers*
- Buttons & Beads
- Star Sticker
- Paint the disc with Navy Blue paint.
- Cut two 1” x 12” strips of the red striped paper and one 1” x 2” piece. Adhere to the side of the disc with double stick tape roller.
- Cut 7 fence sections.
- Paint 15 round toothpicks white. (set four aside to use later.)
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Cut 11 toothpicks in half. Glue one toothpick half on each end and middle of the fence with the pointed end facing down.
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Insert fence sections onto the top edge of the disc.
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Paint the 4” cube red.
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Cut five 3 ¾” x 3 ¾” pieces of Navy & Ivory dot paper. Adhere to the sides and top of the cube. Glue cube to center of the disc.
9. Paint two bamboo skewers white. Cut skewers to 5”.
10. Glue small blue beads to top of each skewer.
11. Create small ½” flags from scraps of paper and cardstock. Adhere onto a 12” piece of blue and white twine. Tie ends of the twine to top of the skewers to make a flag banner. Insert into disc.
12. To create Bottle Rockets: Paint two bamboo skewers red. Cut two pieces of red striped paper 1 3/4” x two. Wrap around pencil to curve paper. Remove pencil and roll tightly to form a small tube. Wrap a 1/2” strip of navy dot paper around tube. Glue a small piece of twine inside of tube to create the bottle rocket wick. Glue tube onto red bamboo skewer and insert into disc. Create second bottle rocket for other side of the disc.
13. Punch two 3” Navy and Ivory Dots scalloped circles.
14. Cut two strips of red card-stock: 1 1/4”” x 12” and 2 1/4” x 6 1/2” . Adhere the two strips together to form one long 2 1/4” x 18” strip of red card-stock.
15. Using scoring board and scoring tool. Score card-stock every 1/4” down the entire length. Fold strip accordion fold. Glue ends together with a strong adhesive to form a cylinder.
16. On a flat surface, gather the bottom of the cylinder tight while spreading and pushing down on the top to create the Rosette.
17. With a strong adhesive, attach one of the scalloped circles to the center of the Rosette. Hold into place until the adhesive starts to hold.
18. Turn the Rosette over and attach the second scalloped circle onto the other side of the rosette.
19. Create a second smaller rosette using a 1” x 12” strip of red striped paper. Score strip ever 1/4”.
20. Glue blue button into center of the rosette to hold in place. Glue onto center of the scalloped circle. Add star sticker to center of button.
21. Paint a bamboo skewer with Navy paint. Cut into a 5” piece. Insert into back of finished Rosette.
22. Insert finished Rosette into top of the 4″ cube.
23. Create small pinwheels by adhering two pieces of 1” x 1” paper together. On each corner, cut diagonally two-thirds of way to square’s center, dividing each corner into two points. Bring every other point to center so that the points overlap. Glue into place.
24. Glue small red button to center of each pinwheel. Glue onto white painted toothpick and insert into base.
25. Create and print computer generated “CELEBRATE” and “4th of July” onto white card-stock. Cut and layer to size and adhere onto picks and skewers and insert onto centerpiece.
This project was created for Smoothfoam and sponsored by Smoothfoam and Canvas Corp Brands.
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Embossed Bunny Easter Greetings
Sunshine, Spring Flowers, Easter Baskets, Chocolate Bunnies, Family, Easter Sunday.
I hope your day is filling with fun and loving memories.
Have a Wonderful Easter!
FYI:
The Bunny was cut using the Sizzix Bigz Die – Easter Elements by Tim Holtz and tan embossed felt from
Kunin Felt. The background paper is from the “Easter Parade” collection from Doodlebug Design.
Glittered Bunny Egg
Are you ready for Spring?
Warm Weather, Pretty Flowers and Sweet Little Bunnies and Easter Eggs.
My project today is a Sweet Glittery Little Bunny made from a Smoothfoam Egg.
To Make the Glittered you’ll need: (*affiliate links)
- Smoothfoam Egg*
- Smoothfoam Craft Sheet*
- Craft Knife*
and Craft Cutting Mat*
- Sanding Block*
or File
- Small White Pom Pom
- Craft Glue*
- Mod Podge*
- Cream Paint, Paintbrush
- Glitter
- Small Heart Brad, Brown Micro Brads, Pink Paint Pen, Fine Black Marker
and 
- Cut two bunny ears from the smoothfoam sheet
- Lightly sand Smoothfoam egg and bunny ears.
- Glue ears onto Smoothfoam egg.
- Paint with cream paint. Paint inside of the bunny ears pink.
- Cover the entire bunny with a thin coat of mod podge and sprinkle with glitter.
- Insert micro brads for the eyes and heart brad for the nose.
- Draw small mouth with fine black marker.
This project was created for and sponsored by Smoothfoam.
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Make a Lucky Hat for St. Patrick’s Day
Feeling a little Irish?
Need a Lucky Hat for St. Paddy’s Day?
Using only a few Smoothfoam shapes you can make yourself a Lucky Hat centerpiece
in no time. A fun centerpiece for all your “GREEN” celebrations.
Here’s what you’ll need: (*affiliate link)
- Smoothfoam Half Ball Pastel, 8-Inch, White*
- *SmoothFoam Disc-8″X1″
- Smooth Foam Disc 10″x1″*
- Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint: English Ivy*
, Kelly Green*
and Black*
- Paintbrush
- Adhesive Chipboard Letters
- Marvy Chisel Point Pen Tip Calligraphy Paint Marker, Gold*
- Craft Glue*
- Mod Podge Waterbase Sealer, Glue and Finish*
, 
and 
Directions:
- Paint 8″ Half Ball and 10″ Disc with English Ivy paint.
- Repaint Disc and Half Ball with Kelly Green paint, allowing some of the darker paint to show through.
- Paint sides of 8″ Disc with Black paint.
- Glue 8″ Disc onto the 8″ Half Ball.
- Center and glue onto the 10″ Disc.
- For a shiny finish, paint the entire piece with Mod Podge.
- To create gold letters, paint the chipboard letters with a gold paint pen.
Have a great day and may the “Luck of the Irish” be with you!
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This project was created for and sponsored by Smoothfoam.
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Vintage Inspired Hearts
When we think Valentine’s Day we think hearts, right?
These DIY vintage hearts would also make a sweet gift for a special friend
or they could be used as a decoration in a vintage inspired wedding centerpiece.
Hearts are not just for Valentine’s Day.
How to make Vintage Inspired Hearts (*affiliate link)
- Foam Hearts*
- Newsprint Paper (mine was a paper sack)
- Glue Stick, Craft Glue
- Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Vintage Photo* and Fired Brick*
- Ink Blending Tool*
- Mod Podge*
- Cream Acrylic Paint
- Paintbrush, scissors
- Chitchat Word Stickers by Tim Holtz*
- Twine
*Disclosure: This blog uses 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!
Directions:
- Cover Smoothfoam Heart with Newsprint paper using glue stick.
- Apply a thin coat of cream acrylic paint over heart. Wipe off excess.
- Add Fired Brick Ink to heart using the ink applicator. Accent the edges of the heart with the Vintage Photo Ink.
- Stick small word stickers onto center of heart.
- Apply mod podge over heart for added shine.
To make the heart an ornament:
- Poke a small hole into the top of the heart.
- Fold a 6″ piece of twine in half, thread bead onto twine. Knot on both sides of the bead to keep in place.
- Add small dab of craft glue into hole and insert loose ends of twine.
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The Decorations are down… Now what?
CHRISTMAS…
the time of the year when decorating in excess is completely acceptable.
A time when every surface is thoughtfully decorated.
I usually wait until the day the kids go back to school to take the decorations down.
What took a whole day to decorate, comes down in just one evening. (it’s kind of sad)
The house is starting to look empty with that big old tree out of the corner.
Now What?
Yesterday, we had our first significant snow of the season.
Everything is coated in a beautiful white. A clean slate.
It made me think…
Just because Christmas is over doesn’t mean the house can’t still look warm and cozy.
Why not leave out any winter decoration that doesn’t scream Christmas?
The red berry spray, the snowflake pillow, the snowmen, the lanterns.
It’s Winter…. it’s going to be around for the next several months.
So while we’re hibernating indoors this winter, let’s make it COZY.
Why not celebrate it.
I’ve decided…. the mini sleds are staying up on the mantel and I’m decorating
with a Winter theme. (who’s with me?)
