I will be teaching “Home for Christmas” at The Paper Forest in Washington, Illinois.
We will be making a set of Christmas cards featuring the “Home for Christmas” collection from Kaisercraft. Come have fun, get in the holiday spirit and maybe pick up a new technique or two!
The Paper Forest
Thursday, November 12 from 5:30-7:30
Cost: $22.00
Contact The Paper Forest http://www.thepaperforest.com or call 309-745-3440 to sign up for the class.
Meet Mr. Boo, my newest Halloween Decoration.
I had all Mr. Boo’s parts finished when my Grandson showed up the other day.
I thought I’d let him help me decide what face Mr. Boo should end up with.
(he likes stuff like that)
To him it was like a game of Mr. Potato Head. (actually… we all had fun with it)
Angry? Surprised? Confused? Happy?
So many looks for one little ghost.
And… before you say it, yes, he does look a little like a Pac Man Ghost.
To Make your own Mr. Boo you’ll need: (*affiliate link)
or Craft KnifeDirections:
or cutting knife.The Many Faces of Mr. Boo
This project was created for and sponsored by Smoothfoam.
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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
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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)
Cut 11 toothpicks in half. Glue one toothpick half on each end and middle of the fence with the pointed end facing down.
Insert fence sections onto the top edge of the disc.
Paint the 4” cube red.
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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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.
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)
and Craft Cutting Mat*
or File
This project was created for and sponsored by Smoothfoam.
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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)
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and Black*
Directions:
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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