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.”

What will you “Create” today?

September 22, 2014February 9, 2023Leave a comment

Today is a new day with endless possibilities.

What will you create today?

Whatever you do, make it GREAT!

Clear Scraps Products Used:
Expressions Small Create
6″ Doily Stencil

This project was created for and sponsored by Clear Scraps.

Happy Fall

September 19, 2014April 20, 2015Leave a comment

Smoothfoam Fall Pumpkin

With the Crisp Cool Mornings, it’s starting to feel like that time of year again.

Time for all the Fall Fun.

If you’d like to make my “Happy Fall Centerpiece” log onto the Smoothfoam Blog

for complete supply list and directions.

Grandkids are Blessings

September 17, 2014February 9, 2023Leave a comment

I have two adorable grandsons who are just the sweetest little guys.

I just love being around these two. So many smiles, hugs and lots and lots of love.

Being a grandma is Wonderful. (Although I’m sure I don’t look old enough to be a grandma)

My Grandkids are definitely a Blessing.

The “Grandkids are Blessings” Layout was made with: (*affiliate link)

Expressions Small Blessings
Medium Rectangle Deco Frame
Echo Park Paper Simple Life Collection Scrapbooking Kits*
Irresistible Texture Sprays: Bahama Blue, Wedding Dress
Imagine Crafts GlazOn*

Tip: I sprayed the Irresistible Texture sprays fairly thick on the front of the word “blessings” and allowed a couple of hours to dry before adhering to my page with Glaz On.

This project was created for and sponsored by Clear Scraps.

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Fun & Easy Felt Projects to make her smile.

September 7, 2014September 21, 20171 Comment

Today I’m sharing a couple of Fun & Easy Felt Projects that is sure to make her smile.

I was recently sent a variety of felt from Kunin along with some great glues from

Beacon Adhesives and buttons from Buttons Galore & More

for a Designer Craft Connection September Blog Hop.

My First Project is a cute little dress up purse made with just three pieces of felt.

Directions:

Glue the edges of two pieces of felt together with Fabri Tac glue from Beacon Adhesives.
Fold over in thirds and glue sides together. (see above picture) Binder clips works great to keep everything secure while drying.
Glue a piece of lace to the underneath side of the felt flap.
Cut a button-hole and sew on a big black button.
Cut 8 small petal shapes from Black Glitterfelt™.
Simply quick stitch the petals together. (see above picture)
Gather both ends of the thread together and tie with a knot.
Glue a Fancy Button from Buttons Galore & More into the center to finish off the flower. My button was originally gold. I used a silver paint pen on my button to make it silver.
Glue finished flower onto flap of purse.
Punch a couple of holes on each side of the purse with a Crop-a-dile punch and string black cording for the handle.

Did you know that you can easily die-cut felt?

The love heart pillow was made using White Classicfelt™ and Princess Hearts Fancifelt™ with a large heart die and alphabet dies. One side of the heart has the white felt, the other has the Princess Hearts felt. I cut one of the small hearts from the Princess Hearts felt to use as my “o”. The pink flower on top was made the same as the above black glitter flower except that I used 6 petals instead of 8.

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Castle Fit for a Princess

September 3, 2014July 1, 20162 Comments

With the song “Let it Go, Let it Go…” stuck in my head,

I channeled my inner princess to make this “Frozen” inspired album.

Making the album is easy. Getting the song out of your head, not so easy.

Supplies Used:

Sandcastle Chipboard Album 7″X9″-5-Pages/No Rings
White and China Blue Apple Barrel acrylic Paint
Diamond Stickles Glitter Glue
Felt Snowflakes
White Liquid Applique
Heat Tool
Blue Adhesive Rhinestones
Paintbrush
Washi Tape
Trinket Pin
Post It Notes
Craft Glue
Silver Book Rings

Directions:

Coat the entire album with two coats of White acrylic paint.
Mask off sections of the castle with post it notes to create crisp lines and paint with China Blue acrylic paint.
Apply Liquid Applique around tops of the roof and around windows to replicate snow.
Heat Liquid Applique with heat tool.
Paint entire album with Diamond Stickles Glitter Glue.
Glue snowflakes onto front of album.
Make flags from washi tape and stick directly into the chipboard.