How to make a DIY Memo Pad Holder

May 24, 2018February 9, 202316 Comments

How to Make a DIY Memo Pad Holder…

I’m a list maker.

I make lists for things to do, groceries to buy, photos to edit, ideas, gardening…

I’m actually using the “Choose Joy” Memo Pad Holder as I sit and write this post.

The Choose Joy Memo Pad Holder with its sweet florals reminds me of everything summer.

And speaking of summer…it’s going to be a busy one. (which means more lists)

DIY Memo Pad Holder Supplies Used: (*affiliate link)

- Xyron Mega Runner*
- Xyron 1.5 inch Sticker Maker*
- Xyron 3″ Sticker Maker*
- XYRON Adhesive Eraser*
- Scrapbook Paper from Jen Hadfield Simple Life Collection*
- Pink Dots Scrapbook Paper from Adornit*
- Shimelle 346611 Thickers Stickers, Navy*
- Black Iris Cardstock
- Prima Marketing Rose Quartz Flowers*
- 18″ Ivory Dot Ribbon
- Scoring Board 12×12*

How to make a DIY Memo Pad Holder…

Cut cardstock to measure 8 ¼” x 10 ½”.
Score the cardstock at 5 1/8″ and 5 3/8″

Cut a 5″ x 2 ½” piece of decorative scrapbook paper to go around the top of the memo pad.
Place the paper, design side up, into the end of the Xyron 3″ Sticker Maker* and pull the paper through. Rub the protective covering and peel back to expose sticker.
I use the XYRON Adhesive Eraser* to remove any extra adhesive from the edges.

Align paper on the top of the memo pad band and wrap around to the back of the pad.

Did you know that you can use the Xyron Sticker Maker with ribbon?

Run ribbon though the Xyron 1.5-inch Sticker Maker*.
Center and adhere onto the middle of the scrapbook paper border. Wrap extra ribbon around back of the memo pad.

Use the Xyron Mega Runner* to adhere the notepad onto the inside cover.
On the other side of the inside cover, create a pocket using coordinating paper and embellishments.
Add adhesive to three sides of the pocket and adhere inside cover. Perfect place for receipts and additional lists.

Embellish front cover with an inspirational quote, ribbon and flowers.

(a cute picture of the kids would be nice too)

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

*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!

5 Creative Ideas for Beaded Iron On Trim

May 17, 2018May 17, 201826 Comments

5 Creative Ideas for using Beaded Iron On Trim from Expo International.

When I received this selection of beautiful beaded trim from Expo International,

the creative wheels really started to spin.

I couldn’t narrow it down to just one project, so I created five. (Lucky You!)

But why stop there…

Today, I’m participating with several other designers of Designer Craft Connections

for a fun Blog Hop using the trims from Expo International.

Every designer got something different, so it should be good. (details below)

#1 Vases…

Turn a simple Dollar Tree* glass cylinder or empty cappuccino bottle in a Elegant Vase.

Spray the top of the Dollar Tree cylinder vase with Gold Glitter Spray Paint* and glue the trim onto the vase with Beacon Zip Dry Glue*. (*affiliate link)

Try gluing two or more pieces of beaded trim to the bottom of a empty jar or vase.

#2 Baskets

Embellish the band of a plain basket for a little extra style.

Add a even more personality by gluing iron embroidered letters.

#3 Festival Bracelets

Have fun this summer with easy to make Festival Bracelets.

Measure the size of your wrist.
Cut a piece of denim or felt approx. 3/4″ longer than your trim.
Arrange trim onto fabric so that only one end has the extra fabric.
Lay a clean soft cloth over trim and iron on the fabric.
Add hook and look tabs* to the end of the fabric.

#4 Jazzed Up Pockets

Jazz up the pockets of jeans, shorts or jacket.

#5 Bridal Pouch

Create a special pouch for the Bride to keep the wedding day jewelry safe while in transport.

Personalize it with Joy Iron On Embroidered letters.

For more inspiration, hop on over the to Designer Craft Connection Blog. And…while you’re there make sure to leave a comment for your chance to win your own treasure chest of trims.

Thank You Expo International for sponsoring this post.

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Splatter Painting

May 9, 2018May 8, 2018Leave a comment

Splatter Painting

When you get an opportunity to look absolutely ridiculous…

have a little fun and make a really big creative mess, well…you just need to take it!

Last year at the Creativation Show, there was a clear acrylic booth set up called

the “Splatter Room”. As the name suggests, splatter painting is extremely messy.

So…dressed in a hazmat suit and goggles,

I went to town choosing paint and splattering it all over my canvas.

Oh, what a glorious mess!

It was so much fun and the highlight of my day.

The Shimelle “Box of Crayons” collection from American Crafts was the perfect collection

for my crazy, colorful pictures taken on my Splatter Day.

Last Saturday, National Scrapbooking Day, I spent my day divided between playing with

paper and playing in the dirt. (I do love a glorious mess.)

The “let’s be friends” card was another project that I made using the “box of crayons” collection

and my Xyron Tape Runner*.

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

American Crafts… Shimelle “box of crayons” collection.

DIY Bloom Planters

May 3, 2018April 29, 20209 Comments

“bloom where you are planted”

A little Inspiration for my Summer Flowers…

I’m not sure if it’s a subliminal message or a direct request. (to my plants that is)

BLOOM!

I picked up these beautiful purple flowers over the week-end and decided to spruce up a couple

of plain pots into something special.

FYI…the name of the plant with Campanula, a partial shade loving perennial.

How to make a DIY Bloom planter… (*affiliate link)

Clay Pot*
White Deco Art Outdoor Living Paint*
DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint, Purple Cow*
Deco Art Americana Decor Angle Flat Brush, 1-Inch*
Very Fine Sandpaper*
Stylemark: Purple Ultra Metallic Glitter Vinyl
Vinyl Transfer Tape*.
Silhouette Cameo*

Paint terra cotta pot with 2 coats of white paint.
Brush a thin layer of purple paint along top band. (no need to be perfect)
Lightly sand pot for a distressed look.
Using a cut file and the Silhouette Cameo*, cut the saying out of the purple glitter vinyl.
Apply the saying onto the pot using transfer paper. Smooth into place and remove transfer paper.

The blue ceramic planter was plain and simple until I added stripes using the glitter vinyl,

and applied the light blue glittered vinyl words using a Vinyl Transfer Tape*.

Perfect decorative accent for my summer front porch. (or a great gift idea)

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Ask for Self Adhesive Glitter Vinyl Sheets- by Styletech from Tape Technologies* at your local Scrapbook Store.

“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.

My Little Soccer Fan

April 27, 2018October 6, 2018Leave a comment

Now that Spring Soccer Season is upon us and both big brothers are playing soccer….

this little guy finds himself spending a lot of time sitting on the sidelines.

Or running off onto the field. (he really gets into the game)

He needed a “Game Day” shirt to support his big brothers.

Are you a Super Fan…Do you have your shirt ready?

With Joy® Iron-on Embroidered Letters you’ll be ready for Game Day in no time.

To make the “Little Soccer Fan” shirt you will need:

Iron On Embroidered Letters – Cooper White
Iron On Embroidered Letters – LetterShop White
Cotton T-Shirt

Set iron to cotton setting, approx. 350°, or follow garment care label.
Remove letters from sheet.
Remove protective covering from the Cooper White letters then position on the t-shirt.
Cover letters with a fine cloth. With firm pressure, iron over the letters for 30 seconds.
Turn t-shirt inside out and iron the back of the letters for 30 seconds.
Allow to cool for 1 minute before handling.

Look for Joy® iron-on embroidered alphabet letter sheets at your local craft store.

My “Little Soccer Fan” shirt was created for and sponsored by Joy SA.

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Spring Quilt Card

April 24, 2018February 9, 20231 Comment

It’s been a while since I’ve used rubber stamps to make a card…

and I’ll admit that it felt really good to sit and watercolor a image again.

Interesting fact…In 1996, my creative journey was started with rubber stamps.

This week the Xyron Design Team has partnered up with Deep Red Rubber Stamps.

I choose the Color Me Spring Quilt cling stamp to use in my project.

Spring Quilt Card products used: (*affiliate links)

4×505530 Color Me Spring Quilt Cling Stamp
Xyron Tape Runner*
Xyron 9″ Creative Station* with Xyron Permanent Adhesive Cartridge*
Black Archival Ink Pad*
Waterbrush, Small*
Variety of Art Markers*
Captivating Squares Dies
Self Adhesive Flower Rhinestones*
Ivory Sheer Ribbon
Cardstock: Cream and Green
Small Pink Dots Scrapbook Paper*
XYRON Adhesive Eraser*

I like using art markers ( and dye ink pads) to water color my stamped image.

I scribble using the marker onto a piece of acetate. (or anything non-porous) and pick up

the ink from the marker with the water-brush and paint the image.

When layering the card…

The Xyron Creative Station* is great for adding adhesive to the back of intricate pieces.

For simple layers I use my Xyron Tape Runner*

I also use the XYRON Adhesive Eraser* to remove any extra adhesive that might show.

Embellish the card using self adhesive flower rhinestones and a sheer ribbon bow.

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

*Disclosure: This blog post 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!

Grand Canyon Adventure & “Roughin’ It” Shadowbox Frame

April 11, 2018April 11, 2018Leave a comment

In January, after the Creativation Show in Phoenix, we took a little mini vacation.

We had decided earlier to visit Sedona and in a spur of the moment decision

decided to take a day trip to the Grand Canyon.

Neither of us had been and it was on our bucket list.

The day was beautiful and the views were AMAZING!

If you ever get the opportunity to visit the Grand Canyon, I suggest you go.

You won’t be disappointed.

For my Xyron Design Team Project this week, we partnered up with Paper House Productions.

I picked the Paper House Productions Great Outdoors Camping Kit*. (*affiliate link)

I knew it’d be perfect for my Grand Canyon pictures.

Interesting Fact… I’ve never camped a day in my entire life. (and proud of it)

Even it you don’t go camping, you’ve got to admit this Great Outdoors Washi Tape Set is cute.

“My idea of roughing it is a bad hotel room!”

This what I tell people whenever they talk about camping. (it’s not for me)

To make the “ROUGHIN’ IT” shadow box frame…

Products Used: (*affiliate link)

Directions…

Remove the glass from the shadowbox frame to create a ledge for adding small found treasures. (removing glass is optional…just a personal preference)
Print the saying “My idea is…” onto one of the scenic papers from the “Great Outdoors” kit and cut it to 6″ x 6″. For extra dimension, I used my Xyron Mega Runner* to adhere the layer onto green mat-board.
Cut a 9″ x 9″ green gingham background from the paper crafting kit and adhere the printed paper to the center of the green gingham background.
Use the 4″ x 4″ “ROUGHIN’ IT” square from the “Great Outdoor Tags” scrapbook paper and adhere it onto mat-board for extra dimension. Adhere to center of the printed scenic square.
Add the 3D tent sticker over the tent pictured in the “roughin’ it square” .
Add 3D lamp and leaf to embellish.
Insert into shadow box frame.

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

A Cup of Attitude

April 4, 2018April 4, 20188 Comments

After I finished personalizing my new cup, I proudly ran downstairs to show it to my husband.

“I don’t get it” was his response.

“It’s a cup of Attitude”, I replied. (I still don’t think he got it.)

I’m generally a very sweet and nice person.

But sometimes…if you could only hear the snarky comments rolling around in my head,

you just might think otherwise. I keep it to myself most of the time. (or at least I try)

The struggle is real.

To personalize my cup… (*affiliate links)

I used my Silhouette Cameo* to cut out a cute saying from Jillibean Soup out of translucent

Self Adhesive Glitter Vinyl Sheets- by Styletech from Tape Technologies*

I picked up the plain white cup at Dollar Tree* for only $1.00. (*affiliate link)

Dollar Tree is the perfect place to find inexpensive glassware to personalize with vinyl.

Directions:

Clean the cup with warm soapy water to remove any grease or residue.
Apply the hot pink glittered vinyl words onto the cup using a Vinyl Transfer Tape*.
Next, add the gray glittered vinyl words.
The Vinyl Transfer Tape* makes it easy to line up the words.
Wait 4 days for the adhesive to fully cure before using the cup.
It is recommended to hand wash only. (I have put mine in the dishwasher, just saying.)

If you need to keep your attitude a little more subdued…

the cup also makes a great pen holder.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Tape Technologies Design Team I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas, views and opinions.”

Shop Amazon Scrapbooking Supplies*

a boy and his cars…

April 2, 20184 Comments

I have this sweet boy in my life that loves cars.

Hotwheels to be exact. (he’s very brand loyal)

Whenever he walks in my house he puts out his hand to show me the car of the day.

“Grandma, I have a new car to show you, you’re going to love this”…

This one’s Split Vision. He’s aerodynamic and he goes really fast.”

I imagine he’s going to be a Race Car Driver or something equally cool when he gets older.

This kid always has a car with him wherever he goes.

I watched him at his big brother’s Spring Concert roll his car along the bleachers,

checking to see if it would fit under the boot heel of the guy sitting next to me.

To him… everything’s a potential ramp or tunnel.

For my Deflecto Design Team project this month, I decided to “think like he does” and make

a Deflecto 12″ x 12″ Clear Craft Picture Frame* into a “super cool” ramp for my grandson.

(*Affiliate Link)

I gave the Deflecto Frame* a light sanding with an extra fine sanding block to help the paint

adhere better. Then, I painted the frame with Rust-Oleum Chalkboard Black Spray Paint*.

I used my Silhouette Cameo* and Glitter Vinyl* from Tape Technologies to create

the words and stripes for “our” new ramp.

And… because you always need more storage for your cars.

I made him a new car box using a Deflecto Stackable Cube Organizer*.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Deflecto Design Team I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas, views and opinions.”

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Coloring with Derwent and Xyron

March 28, 2018March 28, 20185 Comments

I recently received a special box of Derwent Procolour Colored Pencils* to try out along with

the Derwent Big Book*. As soon as I got them, I couldn’t wait to try them and scribble in my

new sketch book. I have used several different brands of colored pencils through the years and

I was impressed by the smooth clean lines and easy blending.

Happy with my scribbling…I decided to keep the page and add the words “Be Happy”.

I used my Electronic Die Cutting Machine*and cut files to create the words “Be happy”.
The Xyron Creative Station is great for adding adhesive to the back of intricate pieces.
I use the XYRON Adhesive Eraser* to remove any extra adhesive from the edges of my words. Remember to use a gentle touch.

This would be a great start to a scrapbook layout.

I also used my new Derwent Procolour Colored Pencils* to color in a page from a

Mini Coloring Book* for grown-ups. I adhered the coloring page to cardstock using my

Xyron Mega Runner* for a quick and easy card.

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