Quick and Easy Holiday Necklaces

December 16, 2024December 16, 2024Leave a comment

Quick and Easy Holiday Necklaces-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com

How to Make a Quick and Easy Holiday Necklace

Looking for an easy and inexpensive Holiday Gift?

These necklaces are super easy to make.

You can also use this technique with small photos for personalized jewelry.

Or you could use the pendant base as an album embellishment or charm.

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Glass Dome with Silver Pendant Base*
24″ Silver Chain*
Sizzix Effectz Liquid Gloss*
Scrapbook Paper, Old Christmas Card, or Small Photo
Alcohol Wipe*

This quick drying Liquid Gloss is perfect for adding an impressive touch to creations. This crystal-clear high gloss glaze dries hard

You can find Jewelry Blanks on Amazon Prime!

*Disclosure: This blog uses ads and 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!

Quick and Easy Red Plaid Holiday Necklace-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 7499

Directions:

Remove grease or fingerprints from the glass dome using an Alcohol Wipe*.
Place a small amount of Sizzix Effectz Liquid Gloss* on the back of the glass dome.
Place the dome onto the scrapbook paper. Rub the dome around the image to remove any bubbles under the glass.
Allow 5-10 minutes for the liquid gloss to dry.
Cut around the dome with scissors.
Add a small amount of liquid gloss to the base of the pendant and place the dome inside.

DIY Christmas Tree Reusable Gift Bag

December 1, 2024December 1, 2024Leave a comment

DIY Christmas Tree Reusable Gift Bag using StyleTechCraft HTV Vinyl

DIY CHRISTMAS TREE REUSABLE GIFT BAG

Are you getting ready for Christmas?

This past Thanksgiving weekend came and went so quickly.

But I am so Thankful that I got to spend it with all three

of my kids and their families.

Family Time is Priceless.

DIY Christmas Tree Reusable Gift Bag using StyleTechCraft HTV Vinyl

While she was here, I asked my sweet little Granddaughter to

model this bag that I made using StyleTechCraft’s Heat Transfer Vinyl*.

It’s made from an inexpensive cotton bag* and is perfect for

carrying gifts for all those Holiday Parties.

Or you can give it as part of the gift.

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

DIY Christmas Tree Reusable Gift Bag using StyleTechCraft HTV Vinyl

To make the image for the bag, I used the Farm Fresh Christmas Trees SVG cut file from The Silhouette Design Store.
I sized the image to fit on the bag and cut it out using a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine* and StyleTechCraft’s Heat Transfer Vinyl*.

DIY Christmas Tree Reusable Gift Bag using StyleTechCraft HTV Vinyl

I cut the image out of both red and green HTV vinyl.
I removed the vinyl that I wanted to be green from the red image.
With the green image, I cut out only the pieces that I wanted to use with the red layer.
Make sure to mirror the image and place the shiny side down on the cutting mat.

DIY Christmas Tree Reusable Gift Bag using StyleTechCraft HTV Vinyl

Position the design on your bag. Use an iron or a heat press* to apply heat and pressure to the design, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Peel off the clear transfer tape.

“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.

Holiday Stationery Gift Box How to Video

November 22, 2024November 22, 2024Leave a comment

The Holiday Stationery Gift Box

A Holiday “How To” video on how to make this fun and festive Stationery

Gift Box using the Sizzix XL Card Caddy die by Eileen Hull*.

I used an older Holiday Collection from Simple Stories for my Gift Box.

But the new Simple Stories Vintage Holly Jolly Collection* would also

be an adorable collection to use. That’s what I love about this project.

It’s so easy to personalize it to your style.

Here is a list of some of the products I used: (*affiliate links)

665981 Eileen Hull/Sizzix XL Card Box Die*

Little Sizzles Matboard*

Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*

Extender Plates for the Big Shot*

Simple Stories Christmas Scrapbooking Paper & Die Cuts

Xyron Creative Station*

Score Board and Bone Folder*

5” x 8” Legal Pad*

Small Kraft Notebook*

Thin Foam Mounting Square by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L*

Dap Rapid Fuse Adhesive*

Ribbon, Red and White Twine*

Pine Craft Stem, Holiday Floral Pick*

Tape Runner*

*Disclosure:  This blog uses ads and 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!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Eileen Hull Educator Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

Simple Wedding Card Box

November 2, 2024November 2, 2024Leave a comment

How to make a Quick and Easy Wedding Card Box.

I recently got the honor of helping my sister personalize

the card box for my niece’s wedding reception.

They wanted to keep it simple and requested the

letters to spell the word “CARDS”.

Simple enough.

She found a Clear Glass Terrarium* on Amazon, which perfectly matched the tabletop decorations.

*Disclosure:  This blog uses ads and 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!

I used StyleTechCraft Black Matte Removable Vinyl*

and a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*

to design and cut the letters for the Card Box.

Since I used removable vinyl, they can easily remove the letters

and use the Terrarium* for plants after the wedding.

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

They added Shredded Paper* and Fairy Lights* to the bottom of the card box.

The Fairy Lights* made the card box glow. (until it was full of cards)

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Glass Terrarium Planter*

Fairy Lights*

Light Gray Shredded Paper*

StyleTechCraft Black Matte Removable Vinyl*

StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tools*

StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*

Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*

“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.

Eileen Hull and Sizzix October New Release

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Eileen Hull and Sizzix October New Release Stamps and Dies

This Eileen Hull Sizzix release was designed with journaling in mind!

If you have never journaled before, this collection of seven products

is a great place to start!

In it, you will find everything that you need to get going.

If you have been journaling for a while, you will want to add these items

to your stash- the pieces are very versatile and will coordinate with many

of the other dies you may already have.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Eileen Hull Educator Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

Hello Fall Mini Album

This cute little Fall album uses the New Sizzix Mini Album by Eileen Hull*

and the Happy Fall Paper Collection* from Echo Park Paper.

*Disclosure:  This blog uses ads and 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!

The New Sizzix Mini Album by Eileen Hull* creates a 5” x 5” x 1” Mini-Album. The die is a Scoreboard die specially designed to cut and score thick material. And it cuts in one pass- so easy and quick! You can also use this die to cut the pages that go inside.

I added a flip book on one side of the album and a small signature book on the other.

It’s a great little album for adding Fall Memories.

Ornament Card

When I saw the New Sizzix Charms 6-piece Thinlit Die Set*,

I knew I had to make them into ornaments for a Christmas Card.

Wine Glass Charms

The Charms Die Set* also made these super cute Wine Glass Charms.

I cut them using Sizzix Shrink Plastic*. Once they were cut, I made the top hole a little bigger with a 1/8th hole punch* and then used a heat tool* to shrink them. I color them using Decocolor paint markers*.

Damask Embossed Watercolor Card

I used the New Large Floral Damask Embossing Folder* to emboss white cardstock. I water colored on top of the raised areas for a simple floral damask.

I made a coordinating charm for the top of the card using the Charms Die Set*.

Red and White Embossed Damask Card

For the Red and White Embossed Damask Card, I used a red dye ink pad and rubbed it over the floral damask embossing folder* before embossing. Once it was run through the Big Shot Machine* it transferred the red ink to the background of the paper. I water colored the center with yellow ink.

Here’s the Full Eileen Hull Sizzix October Release:

Sizzix Scoreboard XL Mini Album Die*

Bookmarks Pockets & Toppers Thinlits Die Set*

Floral Pocket & Paperclips Thinlits Die Set*

Sizzix Charms 6-piece Thinlit Die Set*

Sizzix Floral Damask Multi-Level Embossing Folder*

Plate & Pattern Layered Stencil Set*

Fan Favorites Stamp Set*

We are celebrating the Eileen Hull Sizzix October Release with an Instagram Hop

Eileen will be giving away prizes! A lucky winner on IG and one on YouTube

will have a chance to win the entire 7 piece set of products.

TWO more will win prizes by participating in the Hop! Good luck!

Mr. One-derful’s First Birthday Card

October 2, 2024October 1, 2024Leave a comment

Milo’s First Birthday Card

My husband and I recently got invited to my nephew Milo’s First Birthday Soiree.

It’s not every day that you get invited to a Fancy Party for a one-year-old.

So, when that happens, you need to make a “fancy card”.

I used a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine and simple fonts to design the card.

I cut out the words for the outside of the card using StyleTechCraft Gold Metallic vinyl. I cut the large number one using StyleTechCraft Black Glossy Craft Vinyl.

Materials:

StyleTechCraft Gold Chrome Vinyl*

StyleTechCraft Black Glossy Craft Vinyl*

StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tools*

StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*

Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*

Gold Cardstock*

Thin 3D Foam Squares*

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

*Disclosure:  This blog uses ads and 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!

To transfer the large number one onto the gold number one, (which is slightly larger) I used StyleTechCraft transfer tape.

Place transfer paper over the vinyl and rub with a vinyl scraper tool to help the vinyl cling to the Vinyl Transfer Tape*.

Center the vinyl onto the cardstock and again rub over the vinyl to transfer.

Remove the transfer tape.

To make the layered number one stand out, I added thin foam mounting squares to the back.

Add the gold chrome words “Mr. One’derful” to the front of the number one with transfer tape.

Place the number one onto the front of a simple white card with a gold layer. I added Milo’s name for fun.

The Party was an auspicious event that included

displays of the guest of honor’s fabulous art pieces,

a caricature artist, hors d’oeuvres, and live music.

Formal attire was strongly encouraged, so,

my husband wore a jacket, and I wore a black dress with pearls.

“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.

Mini Chest of Drawers for Little Essentials

September 17, 20241 Comment

“Eileen Hull’s Top-Drawer Challenge”

This month, the Eileen Hull Design Team was challenged to make

something using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die designed by Eileen*.

I LOVE MAKING MINIATURES!

So, true to my “miniature-loving” self, I made a Mini Chest of Drawers

for the Little Essentials that I have sitting on my desk.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Eileen Hull Educator Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

#663633 Sizzix Stacking Drawers by Eileen Hull*

Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine*

Sizzix Extender Plates for the Big Shot*

Sizzix Mat Board*

Scor-Tape*

Apple Barrel Black Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint*

Large Decorative Brads for Paper Crafting*

Paper from Echo Park’s Happy Fall Collection*

Small Wooden Cubes*

*Disclosure:  This blog uses ads and 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!

To make the Mini Chest of Drawers…

Die-cut the boxes using the Stacking Drawer Die*, Sizzix Mat Board*, and the Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*. (FYI…you will need a Sizzix Extender Plate* with this die.)

I painted the Mat Board* and small wood cubes with Apple Barrel Black Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint* before I assembled the box.

Fold the matboard and adhere to the ends of the die-cut using Scor-Tape*.

FYI…Place the drawer bottom inside drawer so that the drawer slides more easily. (You can also rub a piece of clear wax on the bottom of the drawer.)

Adhere the two boxes together.

Retouch the paint if necessary.

Buy Crafting Supplies Now at Dollar Tree starting at $1.25!

I measured and cut side and top pieces for my dresser using Mat Board*.

I painted the Mat Board* black and cut smaller pieces of woodgrain scrapbook paper to adhere to the Mat Board*.

One trick I like to use is to color the edge of the paper with a dark gray marker to hide the white core of the paper.

Cut the back off the decorative brads and glue them to the front of the drawers.

I cut an extra layer of mat board for the top of the dresser for added dimension.

If you have a little girl in your life,

the mini dresser would be great for little barrettes or even Barbie shoes.

Echo Park – Happy Fall Collection – 12 x 12 Collection Kit
Scrapbook.com

“Hello Autumn” a Fall Dollar Tree DIY

September 3, 2024Leave a comment

Hello Autumn Home Decor Sign

is an easy Fall Dollar Tree DIY.

With all the beautiful new Fall items on display everywhere you go,

I decided it was time to start working on my fall decorating.

I found this Harvest Pumpkin Hanging Wooden Circle Sign* at Dollar Tree*.

It measures approximately 11″.

I knew it would be a great piece to hang on a wreath

or to use in my Fall decorating.

*Disclosure:  This blog uses ads and 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!

I used acrylic paint to paint the pumpkin and leaves.

Just follow the etched lines of the leaves.

I blended my paint for a more realistic look.

Rub over the wood sign with walnut stain* or ink.

Use Mod Podge Satin Sealer* to give the sign a satin finish.

Lightly rub over the sign with an extra fine sanding block* to smooth the grains.

Cut the words “Hello Autumn” using StyleTechCraft Brown Glossy Craft Vinyl*

and a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*.

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

Place vinyl transfer paper over the words.

Rub over the words using a vinyl scraper tool to help

the vinyl cling to the Vinyl Transfer Tape*.

Place the Vinyl Transfer Tape* onto the wood circle.

Gently rub over the design and remove the Vinyl Transfer Tape*.

The sign has two holes on the top for hanging.

I added a simple bow to the top between the two holes.

It would look great in the center of a Large Fall Wreath.

I can’t decide whether to leave it on the table or add it to the mantle.

(Maybe I’ll just hang it from the wreath.)

“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.

Bait & Tackle Gift Box

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DIY Bait & Tackle Gift Box.

Create a miniature tackle box gift box for the Fisherman in your life.

The Bait and Tackle Gift Box is a clever little box made using the

Sizzix Treasure Box Die by Eileen Hull*.

Directions:

Die-cut the pieces to make the treasure box using the Sizzix Treasure Box Die* and Sizzix Mat Board*. You will need to cut two of everything.

I wanted this box to be shorter so that the dimensions looked more like a tackle box. I adapted the box by cutting 1″ off the top of the die-cut sides before adhering it together. (If I were to make this box again, I would probably cut an extra 1/2″ off.)

Use Scor-Tape* on the scored tabs and assemble the box lid and bottom.

I wanted my box to have fewer seams, so I applied Embossing Paste* with a Palette Knife* over the edges of the box and smoothed it. Allow the embossing paste to dry before painting.

*Disclosure:  This blog uses ads and 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!

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

#663634 Sizzix Treasure Box Die by Eileen Hull*

#666497 Sizzix Mini Book Die* (used to make handle)

Sizzix Mat Board*

Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine*

Sizzix Extender Plates for the Big Shot*

Scor-Tape*

White Embossing Paste*

Palette Knife*

Mod Podge Satin Sealer*

Plaid Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint: English Ivy Green* and Ivory*

Brass Hinges*

1/16″ Hole Punch*

Wire and Mini Brads*

Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink*

Ink Blending Tool*

Paint the bottom of the box with English Ivy Green Acrylic Paint*.

Paint the lid of the box with Ivory Acrylic Paint*.

Use Mod Podge Satin Sealer*to give the box a smooth finish.

I attached the lid to the box with two small brass hinges* that I distressed with black paint.

I used small black mini brads to attach the hinges instead of screws.

To give the box an aged look, I rubbed Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink* along the edges of the box and lid.

I die-cut the “label” using the Sizzix Mini Book Die* to create the handle for the box.

The handle is made from faux leather paper. (leather would be good also)

Attach the handle to the box using black mini brads.

Fill the Bait & Tackle Box with Fishing Lures, Gift Cards, and Gummy Worms

and give to your favorite fisherman.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Eileen Hull Educator Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

Gnome Flower Garden Pop Up Card

August 7, 2024August 6, 2024Leave a comment

3D Gnome Flower Gard Card

I found this cute 3D Gnome Flower Garden SVG Design at the Silhouette Store.

I knew it would be a fun Summer Card to make.

I used my Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die-Cutting Machine to cut the base of the pop-up card out of cardstock.

I noticed the perforation lines on the layers but didn’t give it much thought. I figured that’s how I was supposed to create the dimension.

If you’re a card maker like me, you’ve learned that sometimes you’ve got to adapt.

I was preparing to assemble the pop-up card when I realized the perforations were for making a 3D Gnome Flower “Box” card. So… I adapted. (Keep reading to see my adaptation.)

Add some Glitter and Glam to your cards with Ultra Metallic Vinyl from StyleTechCraft.

I cut the layering pieces of the card using StyleTech Craft Ultra Metallic Vinyl.

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

StyleTechCraft Ultra Metallic Vinyl*

StyleTechCraft White Glossy Craft Vinyl*

StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*

StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tools*

Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*

3D Gnome Flower Box SVG Cut File from The Silhouette Store

Green Cardstock

Thin 3D Foam Squares*

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

*Disclosure:  This blog uses ads and 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!

Add the vinyl to the cardstock using clear transfer tape.

Here are the three main card layers with the vinyl added.

I wasn’t as accurate as I wanted to be. (I needed to take more time.) I will say that it’s not as noticeable on the finished card.

Here’s how I made the layers a pop-up card.

I put the three layers together using 3d foam squares for added dimension.

I made a 1/2″ four-sided cube that was approximately 5″ long. (I used a scoring board tool for consistency.)

I added adhesive to three sides of the cube and adhered it onto my layers and card.

Isn’t this little Garden Gnome the cutest?

Do you see what I mean?

It’s not as noticeable once it’s all put together.

I added Ultra Metallic Vinyl to the inside of a white cardstock card for my card base.

I used the Silhouette Cameo to cut the words using StyleTechCraft Glossy White Vinyl.

Believe in Magic, Celebrate the Little Things, Stand Tall, Live in the Garden!

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