Lucky Day Frame

March 4, 2015October 9, 20152 Comments

There’s something about turning the calendar page to March that makes me feel happy.

Even though we got snow on March 1rst and ice on March 3rd, I can’t help but feel

that Spring’s just right around the corner. And… that really makes me happy!

I don’t usually decorate for St. Patrick’s Day…

but after getting this green bordered frame from Deflecto and seeing this “Lucky Day”

collection from Authentique Paper, I was inspired.

I did a little fussy cutting with the hat and shamrocks and adhered them directly onto the front of

the frame. I also water-colored directly onto the cream paper flower to make it match the flowers

on the scrapbook paper.

“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.”

Fave Crafts 2015 Best Blogger Contest: Baby Girl Tag

March 2, 2015February 9, 2023Leave a comment

This sweet “Baby Girl” tag was made with the products I received after the

2015 Blogger Networking Event at the Craft and Hobby Association Show in January.

The tag is also my submission into Fave Crafts Best Craft Blogger Contest 2015.

(Needless to say, I’ll be shamelessly asking you for your vote at the end of the post.)

Baby Girl Tag

Little B: (littlebllc.com)

100366 Honeycomb Punch
100434 Silver Foil Pink Harlequin Decorative Tape
100418 Pull Flowers Chrysanthemum
100146 Footprints Dimensional Sticker Embellishments
100395 Party Dies

Additional Supplies:

Large White Tag 3 1/2” x 6 1/4”
Cardstock: White, Pink
Large White Button (Buttons Galore and More)
Fabri Tac Adhesive (Beacon Adhesives)
Tape Runner
Thin 3-D Foam Squares (Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L)
5/16 Hole Punch
Silver Ribbon (Offray)
Computer Generated Font.

Directions:

Punch a 3 1/2” pink cardstock border using the Honeycomb punch.
Add a 3 1/2” strip of decorative tape onto a piece of white cardstock. Trim a very thin border on each side of the tape. Add decorative trim tape piece onto center of the Honeycomb border.
Adhere border on the bottom of the tag.
Cut 12” from the White Pull flowers trim. Fold trim in half and pull strings as directed to create flower.
Add small pink feet stickers to a large white button. Glue embellished button to the center of the flower. Glue flower onto center of the tag.
Create a pink banner from the Party Dies. Add to top of the top using thin foam mounting squares.
Print out the letters: B A B Y using a computer and printer onto white cardstock.
Punch out each letter using a 5/16^th hole punch. Add the letters onto the banner with small thin mounting squares.
Tie top of the tag with silver ribbon.

Confession: I’m not sure if you noticed or not…

I did not use a plain white strip under the washi tape on the first picture on this post.

You can see the honeycomb underneath. I like it better with the white strip. It’s a little crisper.

I tried retaking the picture of the tag over 100 times. That one was my favorite. (so I stuck with it)

After the favecrafts 2015 Blogger Networking Event at the Craft and Hobby Association Show in January, bloggers received a sample of new products from participating sponsors of that party. The projects created from these brands and samples are simply amazing! You’re getting the first look at these exclusive projects made with new products hot in the craft market.

They need your help determining which project to crown Best Blogger Craft of 2015! You can only vote once. Voting ends March 10th, 2015 midnight CST.

I submitted this tag as part of Fave Crafts Favorite Blogger Contest.

Please check out all the entries. (feel free to “vote” for me, if you’d like)

Make a Lucky Hat for St. Patrick’s Day

February 25, 2015February 20, 2019Leave a comment

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*

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!

Click on the pictures for product ordering through Amazon*.

Disclosure: This post uses affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission that helps offset the cost of maintain this site. Thanks for your Support!

This project was created for and sponsored by Smoothfoam.

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Little Black Dress Mixable Medley Album

February 24, 2015October 9, 2015Leave a comment

When it comes to scrapbooking, I have a lot of stuff.

I have so much stuff… I should never buy another sheet of scrapbook paper. (but I will )

I love paper. I love pretty patterns. I love mini albums. (so much to love)

Lately, I’ve been on a quest to use more of the stuff I have on hand.

So, when it came to making this Mixable Medley Album for Clear Scraps, I pulled

from one of my favorite collections, the “Little Black Dress” collection from Basic Grey.

The album also uses Clear Scraps New Oval Fancy Mirror Frame.

To make the mirror stand out and give the album a vintage feel, I sponged “Spiced Chai”

Stazon Ink onto the back of the acrylic cover leaving the center of the mirror clear.

This project was created for and sponsored by Clear Scraps.

Captivating Squares

February 17, 2015October 9, 20152 Comments

I will be teaching a new card class in April at The Paper Forest called Captivating Squares.

In the class we will be using Spellbinders dies and Kaisercraft’s Rustic Harmony Collection

to make these four cards.

The Paper Forest in Washington, IL

Saturday, April 18th from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Cost of the Class: $22.00

Students Bring: tape runner, scissors, foam mounting squares, Vintage Photo Ink, Ink Applicator

Contact The Paper Forest at 309-745-3440 to sign up.

I used Spellbinders Captivating Squares* on these cards.

Click on picture for ordering information from Amazon.*

Disclosure: I am a Amazon Affiliate.

Home Sweet Home

February 15, 2015October 9, 20151 Comment

A quick share today to show you the Mini Album I made using Clear Scraps New Mixable Home Album.

My “Home Sweet Home” album is a 8″ x 9″ Acrylic & Chipboard mixed Album.

I used chipboard stickers from My Mind’s Eye “Sweetest Thing” collection and various scrapbook papers

to decorate my album.

My favorite part of the album is the fence.

I love the look of a white picket fence so I sprayed the clear acrylic with white spray

paint. Now I have a white picket fence.

(This project was created for and sponsored by Clear Scraps.)

Don’t Forget to SMILE Today!

February 11, 2015February 9, 2023Leave a comment

A fun little project to brighten your day.

Along with the Art Play Paintables that I used for the ADORNit Blog Hog,

I also received some great wood pieces, a pad of Blender Basics and some fun Art Play Prints.

To make the project:

Paint the edges of the wood pieces with black acrylic paint.
Glue paper from the Blender Basics pad onto the wood pieces using Mono Adhesive glue.
Trim around the shapes with a craft knife and lightly sand the edges with a sanding block.
Distress the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Ink and a Ink Applicator.
Glue the two pieces together.
Cut around the inner circle from the “Smile” Art Play Prints and glue to the center.

Have a great day and don’t forget to SMILE!

This project was created by me, materials provided by ADORNit.

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ADORNit Blog Hop and Giveaway

February 8, 2015February 9, 20239 Comments

Have you seen ADORNit’s Art Play Paintables Collection by Lindsay Ostrom?

These papers are a card makers dream.

All these wonderful images without having to buy a ton of stamps.

The papers are perfect for coloring with color pencils, markers or painting

with water colors or inks.

I like to watercolor with my inks and markers and a waterbrush.

If my inks have a flexible lid, I squeeze color into the lid and use that as my palette.

If not, I dab the ink onto a non-porous surface and paint away.

(These cards were created for and sponsored by Adorn It.)

How to Make a Snowflake Hair Bow

February 5, 2015October 15, 20165 Comments

To make my Snowflake Hair Bow you’ll need:

Supplies Needed:

16″ Single Face Satin Ribbon Tranquil Blue 7/8″
14″ Single Face Satin Ribbon Tranquil Blue 3/8″
48″ Arabesque, Wired Edge – White 5/8″
16″ Single Face Satin – Navy 1/4″
Metal Barrette Base
Needle, Thread, Scissors
White Button
White Snowflake Brad
Fabri-tac Adhesive Glue
Tsukineko StazOn Midi Ink Pad, Blue Hawaii

Directions:

Cut four 4″ pieces of 7/8″ Tranquil Blue Ribbon and four 4″ pieces of the Arabesque Ribbon.
Remove wire from the Arabesque ribbon. (white sheer)
Cut four 3 1/2″ pieces of 3/8″ Tranquil Blue Ribbon and four 3 1/2″ pieces of Navy Satin.
Thread needle and thread, tie with a knot leaving a long tail.
Lay the 4″ white sheer ribbon over the 7/8″ Tranquil Blue Ribbon, fold the ribbon in half and stitch together with a simple running stitch.
Lay the 3 1/2″ Navy Ribbon over the 3/8″ Tranquil Blue ribbon, fold the ribbon in half and add with a simple running stitch to the first section of ribbon.
Continue stitching ribbon sections together. (as shown in the picture above)
Gather both ends of the thread, pull the ribbon together and tie with a knot.
Cut eight 4″ of Arabesque sheer ribbon. Remove wire from ribbon.
Stitch ribbon together like in previous steps. (see steps 6-8)
Glue the two ribbon sections together with Fabri Tac glue. (see picture below)
Lightly apply blue ink onto white snowflake brad. Wipe off excess ink.
Remove prongs from the back of the snowflake brad and glue onto the white button.
Glue button to the center of the bow.
Glue or sew bow onto the metal barrette base.

I would like to thank Offray Ribbon for generously providing the ribbon used in this project.

This project uses Amazon Affiliate links. If you choose to purchase an item from Amazon from this link, I receive a small commission that helps defray the cost of running this blog.