a little Holiday Stenciling

November 29, 2014October 9, 20152 Comments

One of my new found obsessions this Holiday Season is stenciling on Linen.

This stenciled linen bag is one of the projects that we made in my Holiday Workshop.

We used Clear Scraps 6″ Word Xmas Tree stencil, acrylic paint and a stencil brush.

Tip: I like to use removable tape to keep the stencil from moving and to mask off

any areas where I may go over the stencil with my paint.

The linen bag measures 6″ x 10″ and is available through Nashville Wraps.

I loved using this stencil so much that I also bought the 12″ Word Xmas Tree.

These are Quick and easy Holiday projects to make.

They would also make a great Christmas gifts.

Tip: I stenciled on a 13″ x 13″ piece of linen. The next pillow I make would be a little larger so that the entire image shows. My pillow measures 12″ x 12″.

This project was created for and sponsored by Clear Scraps.

Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart

November 24, 2014August 6, 2021Leave a comment

Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart.

Powerful Words, Great Advice.

Words I need to be reminded of everyday, not just at Thanksgiving time.

As a gift for you, I created the below graphic using a free photo editing site,

with no watermark so that you can save it onto your computer.

I printed the below image out as a 5″ x 7″ photo and put it in one of the Beveled Edged Craft Frames

that I received from Deflecto Craft Solutions.

Enjoy!

“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.”

Made for Lots of Fun

November 22, 2014October 9, 2015Leave a comment

This album was made for “lots of fun” using Clearscraps Scalloped Square Album and

Kaisercraft’s “Hello Sunshine” 6 1/2″ paper pad.

To make the album even more fun and colorful, I sponged each page front and back with cactus green StazOn ink.

Enjoy!

Sue

This project was created for and sponsored by Clear Scraps.

Upcycled Jewelry, Bags, Belts and more.

November 14, 2014April 20, 20151 Comment

I was recently asked by Linda Peterson and Cisco Books to review Linda’s latest book

Upcycled Jewelry, Bags, Belts and More.

As soon as I received the book, I immediately sat down and thumbed through all the pages.

I was amazed at the unique and creative ways that Linda uses everyday found objects.

Have you figured out what she used to make the belt on the front cover?

Soda Can Tabs!

Linda has added beautiful, detailed pictures with easy to follow instructions that makes

recreating these projects a breeze. If you enjoy Indie crafts and up-cycling everyday

found objects then I highly recommend this book.

Frosty Winter Wonderland

November 13, 2014April 20, 20152 Comments

Create your own Frosty Winter Wonderland using Smoothfoam’s Snowman and Tree Shapes and a 6″ Smoothfoam Disc.

Supplies Used:

Snowman Body
2″ x 3 1/2″ Tree
6″ x 1″ Disc
Textured Embossing Paste
Acrylic Paints: White, Green and Brown
Paintbrush
Stickles Glitter Glues: Frosted Lace, Diamond
Micro Brads: Black, Red
Bamboo Skewer
Orange Marker
Brown Ink-pad
Ribbon, Buttons and Christmas Embellishments
Small Red Doll Sock
Craft Glue
Old Toothbrush

Directions:

Cover the Snowman, Tree and Disc with the textured embossing paste using your finger. Allow to thoroughly dry.
Gently dust the Snowman and Disc with brown ink using the paintbrush to accent the texture of the paste.
Paint the Snowman with Frosted Lace Glitter Glue.
Paint the Tree with Green Acrylic Paint, speckle white paint onto tree using an old toothbrush.
Paint the Tree and Disc with Diamond Glitter Glue.
Decorate the Snowman with Small Micro Brads for the eyes, the tip of a bamboo skewer colored orange for the nose, small red doll sock with the tip tied with twine for his hat, teeny tiny red buttons and a red and cream gingham bow.
Insert Red Micro Brads into the tree for the Christmas Lights.
Assemble onto 6″ base and glue into place.

Handmade Holiday: Sew Simple Snowflake Pillow

November 7, 2014August 6, 20211 Comment

One of my favorite things to do during the holidays (besides eating Christmas cookies)

is to make things to decorate my home. My snowflake pillow is a simple sewing project

that makes a warm and cozy winter accent.

You can leave this pillow out long after the holidays are over.

For my Snowflake Pillow I used: (*affiliate link)

Two 13″ x 13″ pieces of Premium Grey Felt
9″ x 12″ Cream Felt
Red Buttons
Fairfield Poly-Fil Premium Polyester Fiber, White, 1 Bag, 12-Ounce*
Felt Snowflakes
Beacon Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive, 4-Ounce*
Sewing Machine

Directions:

Cut a 4″ x 12″ wavy piece from the cream felt.
Add a small amount of Fabri Tac Glue on the back of the cream felt to keep it in place before sewing. Place that piece 1/2″ up from the bottom of the grey 13″ piece of felt.
Glue Snowflakes in place. Hand sew the red buttons in the center.
Machine sew around outer edges of the large cream piece.
Machine sew between each of the snowflake arms.
Turn felt pieces right sides together and sew with a 1/2″ seam allowance.
Leave a 3″ opening at the bottom to add fiberfill.
Turn pillow back around and stuff with fiberfill.
Hand sew the pillow closed.

FYI…You can find die cut snowflakes in my Etsy Shop.

Thanks to the generous folks at Fairfield World for supplying the Poly-Fil.

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Getting ready for a Craft Bazaar?

October 17, 2014October 9, 20151 Comment

Today I’m putting the finishing touches on the one and only craft show I do all year.

My house still smells great from these Cinnamon Cookie Ornaments. Altered VersaGrip Magnetic Sign Holder

This month’s Deflect’o Design Team box was perfect in helping me get ready for the show.

I love this flexible, magnetic sign holder. I wanted to give the holder a little vintage flair

so I sponged “Spiced Chai” Stazon ink to the base and wrapped the base with a

pine stem. A little washi tape, ribbon and red jingle bell (of course) and my display

stand was finished. I love that it sticks perfectly onto my metal mini cupcake tin.

“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.”

Decoupage Halloween Treat Bowl

October 16, 2014October 9, 2015Leave a comment

I made this decoupage Halloween Treat Bowl with the help of my 4-year-old grandson, Nick. (It may or may not have gone a little quicker without his help.) Since Halloween is for the kids anyway, it didn’t matter if the paper was perfectly smooth.

Confession: I’m a little bit of a craft hoarder. (neatly contained though) I have been hanging onto this Martha Stewart Halloween tissue paper for a few years. I guess I’ve been waiting for just the perfect project like this one.

To make the project you’re going to need a few simple ingredients:

12″ Smoothfoam half-ball
Mod Podge Gloss Lustre
Halloween-themed tissue paper
Foam Brush or Small Paintbrush
Eager 4-year-old (optional)

Cut the tissue paper into small squares. I started with 3″ squares and added some random sizes. Decoupage the tissue paper onto the half ball with Mod Podge

Tip: For my bowl, I started on the bottom and worked my way up. At the time, I thought it was a good idea. By the time I got to the top of the bowl I was getting a little more random in how I placed my tissue paper. Next time I think I’ll start at the top of the bowl and work my way down. I really like the way the bottom turned out.

Fill with treats and enjoy. (don’t forget to buy an extra bag or two for yourself)

Disclosure: This project was created for and sponsored by Smoothfoam.

Best Friends Mini Album

October 11, 2014October 9, 2015Leave a comment

Remember being in Junior High when your best friends were the most important thing?

Here’s a mini album that’s perfect for capturing life’s special little memories.

It’s also the perfect size to hold all those school pictures the kids are starting to hand out.

The album measures only 3″. (how cute it that?)

Clear Scraps partnered with My Mind’s Eye this month with some great products to use.

CSMN Mini Tab Album from Clear Scraps

My Mind’s Eye Products:

NT1082 Now & Then 6″ x 6″ Designer Paper Pad
NT1086 Now & Then Decorative Tape
NC1074 Alpha & Word Stickers
NC1067 Decorative Brads
NC1072 Enamel Shapes
NC1072 Enamel Dots

This project was created for and sponsored by Clear Scraps.

Getting ready for that time of year again…

September 29, 2014October 9, 2015Leave a comment

I know, I know… Many of you may think I might be rushing this a little bit.

But… as a designer and crafter I’m starting to feel a time crunch.

So many projects, so little time. (time’s a wasting)

Something I look forward to getting every month is my box of goodies from Deflecto.

Getting this box is like receiving a Christmas present.

So thoughtfully packed with colored tissue paper.

I really need to take of picture of the box. (so much fun)

This months box was stuffed full of storage and organizing products.

One of the many cool storage products I received from Deflecto Craft Solutions was this

great carousel organizer. This particular carousel has nine canisters, six 3″ and three 6″.

The carousel spins and is a great place to store all my holiday embellishments in one place.

I also received some great storage cubes, which made me want/need to reorganize my studio.

With all the things I collect (I mean use) I needed more.

Deflecto generously offered to send me some more cubes. (you’ve got to love that!)

I will post more pictures of my organizing efforts after they arrive.

Another cool “NEW, COMING SOON” product is the: Customizable Magnetic Craft Sheets

White magnetic sheets can be painted or papered. Cuts easily with scissors or craft punches.
Great for kids projects.

I decided to make “refrigerator art” using my magnetic sheets.

I covered the white side of the magnetic sheet with decorative paper and cut it out with a die-cut.

“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.”