“Autumn Leaves & Pumpkin Please” Album

October 22, 2023October 20, 2023Leave a comment

Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please Album

Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please

I love all the beautiful colors of Fall.

As the saying goes, Fall is my favorite color.

They make such a bright and cheery Fall album.

This simple album is the perfect place to add all your apple picking,

leaf peeping, trick-or-treating pictures this Fall.

The “Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please” album was made using

Eileen Hull’s Field Notes Journal Die by Sizzix*.

I used paper from Echo Parks “Fall Fever” Collection*.

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.

Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please Album

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

*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!

Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please Album

A few tidbits of information:

Before I die-cut the mat board, I like to use the Xyron Creative Station* to add adhesive to the back of the paper. It gives the paper a complete layer of adhesive with no bubbles. It really is easy to use.
The spine of the album comes with three sections. I cut the first section off to make the album thinner. It leaves two holes to add binding.
I wanted to try something different with how I added the pages to my album. I inserted two mini book rings through the holes to hold my pages.
The mini book rings are approx. ¾” and with a little maneuvering they fit in the two side holes.
I used the cut off section to mark where I would need to punch the holes on my pages.

Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please Album

I wanted to make my album vertical instead of horizontal.

I love how versatile the Field Notes Die* is.

Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please Album

I created the word “autumn” using a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*.

I cut it the letters out using StyleTechCraft Gold Chrome Vinyl*.

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Mini Fall Charcuterie Board

October 2, 2023October 4, 20232 Comments

How to make a Mini Fall Charcuterie Board

How to make a Stenciled Mini Fall Charcuterie Board

using StyleTechCraft removable vinyl. This is my first attempt at

a Charcuterie Board, so, in true “Sue” fashion, I went miniature.

How to make a Mini Fall Charcuterie Board

I picked up this miniature cutting board at Hobby Lobby earlier this Season.

(With their fall sale it cost under $2.)

Materials Used: (*Affiliate Links)

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

How to make a Mini Fall Charcuterie Board

I like to use StyleTechCraft adhesive vinyl to customize everything I can. It’s so fun and satisfying. But there are a few instances where vinyl isn’t the only option. Did you know you can use your cut files with vinyl to create custom stencils?
I used an SVG cut file, my Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*, and StyleTechCraft Matte Removable Vinyl* to create the perfect fall stencil for my mini cutting board project.

How to make a Mini Fall Charcuterie Board

I gave the cutting board and leaf a light sanding with fine-grit sandpaper.

How to make a Mini Fall Charcuterie Board

I rubbed Walnut Gel Stain* on both sides of the leaf. It will make a great package tag.

How to make a Mini Fall Charcuterie Board

Lay the Transfer paper over the vinyl and gently rub with a vinyl scraper tool. Make sure all the little inside letter pieces transfer.
Place the Vinyl Transfer Tape* and vinyl onto the wood pieces. Rub over Vinyl Transfer Tape* and gently remove from the vinyl.

How to make a Mini Fall Charcuterie Board

Paint the inside area of the vinyl with Black Multi-Purpose Acrylic Paint*. (You may need two coats.)
Carefully remove the vinyl from the wood. Use a sharp point to remove the vinyl from the inside of the lettering.
Once the lettering is fully dry, lightly sand to smooth the design.

How to make a Mini Fall Charcuterie Board

The black paint makes it look like it has been wood burned. (but it’s not!)

I debated back and forth whether to seal the wood or not.

I didn’t know if it mattered for use.

I used a Multi-Purpose Sealer* on both the board and the leaf.

I reasoned that the board is more decorative than it is utilitarian.

So, it was just a matter of preference.

Mini Fall Charcuterie Board

Wouldn’t it look cute with a mini loaf of pumpkin bread?

Just wrap it up with a ribbon and add the Hello Fall Tag for an

adorable Fall Hostess Gift.

Or use it for a mini party for two.

for another fun Fall Stenciled project click here.

“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.

Make a Pumpkin Treat Box for your Favorite Trick or Treaters

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How to make a Pumpkin Treat Box

How to make a Pumpkin Gift Box

using the XL Card Caddy Die* from Sizzix and Eileen Hull.

It’s a fun little Halloween Treat Box for your favorite Trick or Treaters.

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.

How to make a Pumpkin Gift Box

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Sizzix XL Card Caddy Die by Eileen Hull*
Sizzix Big Shot Plus Die-Cutting Machine*
Sizzix White Mat Board Sheet*
DecoArt Acrylic Paint: Jack-o-lantern* and Orange Twist
Paint Brush
Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink*
Ranger Ink Applicator*
Dap Rapid Fuse Adhesive*
Jack-o-lantern SVG File from The Silhouette Store
Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*
StyleTechCraft Black Glossy Craft Vinyl*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tool Kit*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*
Wood Beads
Wire and Pliers

How to make a Pumpkin Gift Box using the XL Card Caddy Die from Sizzix and Eileen Hull.

Directions:

Use the Sizzix Big Shot Plus Die-Cutting Machine*, a White Mat Board Sheet*, and the Sizzix XL Card Caddy Die by Eileen Hull* to create the base for the treat box.
Paint the base and sides of the box with Jack-o-lantern acrylic paint*. Once the paint is dry, add a few lighter highlights using the Orange Twist Acrylic Paint.
Use the ink applicator and Vintage Photo Distress Ink* to the edges of the box.
FYI, Vintage Photo Ink is my favorite go to ink to give something an aged look.

How to make a Pumpkin Gift Box using the XL Card Caddy Die from Sizzix and Eileen Hull.

I created the Jack-o-Lantern face using StyleTechCraft Black Glossy Craft Vinyl* and a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*.
Lay the Vinyl Transfer Tape* over the jack-o-lantern face. Rub over the Transfer Tape* with a vinyl scraper tool and lift the design from the white paper backing.
Lay the Transfer Tape* onto the treat box and rub over the design.
Remove the Transfer Tape*.

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How to make a Pumpkin Gift Box using the XL Card Caddy Die from Sizzix and Eileen Hull.

Adhere the sides to the card caddy base using Rapid Fuse Adhesive*. The Die comes with scored side pieces that are perfect for putting the box together. I wasn’t thinking and cut two pieces of matboard for my sides. Both will work. (the one that comes with the die would have been a lot easier)

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Create a handle for the pumpkin treat box using wire and small wood beads.
Punch a hole on both sides of the box and attach the handle.

Hello Fall Shadow Box Frame

September 3, 2023September 26, 20231 Comment

Hello Fall Shadow Box Frame

How to make an Easy Fall Dollar Store DIY.

I can’t resist an Easy Fall Dollar Store Project,

while I’m sitting here hanging onto Summer for as long as I can.

Hello Fall Shadow Box Frame

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

Hello Fall Shadow Box Frame

Directions:

Remove the picture hanger hardware and the twine hanger from the wood shadow box.
Paint the shadow box with Royal Ruby Metallic Paint*.
Lightly sand over the paint using an extra fine sanding block*.
I felt the Metallic Paint was a little too metallic for me, so I went over the paint with a light coat of walnut gel stain. Wipe off the stain with a soft rag.

Hello Fall Shadow Box Frame

I created my graphic using StyleTechCraft Luster Vinyl and a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*.
Remove the extra vinyl in and around the letters.
Cut a piece of decorative scrapbook paper to fit inside the shadowbox frame.

Hello Fall Shadow Box Frame

Apply vinyl onto the paper using StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*.
Adhere the finished paper into the shadowbox frame.

Hello Fall Shadow Box Frame

Add Fall Embellishments to the bottom of the shadowbox frame.

The shadow box frame makes a cute little shelf sitter to add to

your Fall Decorations.

“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.

How to make a Shaker Tag

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How to make a Shaker Tag

Make a Shaker Tag using the Specimen Card

from the Eileen Hull New Field Notes Die from Sizzix.

Last month, we shared projects using Eileen’s New Chapter 3 release dies.

Today I thought I’d share a simple tutorial on how to make a Shaker Tag

using the Field Notes & Specimen Card Die*.

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.

How to make a Shaker Tag

Materials Used to make the Shaker Tag: (*affiliate links)

How to make a Shaker Tag

Directions:

I used the Life is Beautiful Collection Kit*. It comes with beautiful papers, greetings, and stickers perfect for my tag.
Cut a 4″ x 5″ piece of scrapbook paper for the front of the tag.
For ease of assembly, I used the Xyron Creative Station* to add adhesive onto the back of the paper. Place the paper in the machine, crank the handle to run the paper through. As it goes through the machine it adds a complete layer of adhesive to the back of the paper.

How to make a Shaker Tag

Place the paper onto the Specimen Card* section of the die. Sandwich the die between the cutting plates. Crank the handle of the Big Shot Plus* to run it through to cut out the shape.

How to make a Shaker Tag

Use the Field Notes & Specimen Card Die* to cut a specimen card using the adhesive foam sheet.
Cover a 4″ x 5″ piece of Sizzix Mat Board* with a 4″ x 5″ piece of scrapbook paper that has been ran through the Xyron Creative Station*. Cut the Mat Board* using the Field Notes & Specimen Card Die*. (Make sure to save the small cut out from the center.)
Cut a small piece of Clear Acetate* 2 ¼” x 2 ¾”.
Cut a small piece of paper for the inside of the tag.

How to make a Shaker Tag

Place the paper for the inside of the tag onto the chipboard tag. Add adhesive to the small rectangle and place into the opening on the back.
Remove the protective coating from both sides of the small piece of acetate.
Remove the adhesive coating from the tag front. Place the acetate over the inside opening of the tag.
Remove the first protective coating from foam tag. Line up and place onto the tag front.
Place sequins in the small well the foam has created. Remove the second protective coating from the foam and place the back of the tag onto the foam.

How to make a Shaker Tag

Decorate the front of the tag using stickers from the collection kit. Add 3D adhesive foam squares* to the back of the butterfly and watering can.
Tie a simple ribbon on the top of the tag.
Add the tag to a gift or bag for the perfect addition.

Echo Park – Life Is Beautiful Collection – 12 x 12 Collection Kit
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Teach Love Inspire-BTS Teacher Sign

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How to make a BTS Teacher Sign using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

How to make a BTS Teacher Sign using StyleTechCraft Vinyl.

It’s August.

Summer Vacation is wrapping up.

There are School Supplies on the Store Shelves.

And teachers are working overtime to make sure their

classrooms are ready for the first day of school.

How to make a BTS Teacher Sign using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

Why do teachers work so hard?

Because they love to Teach, Love, and Inspire.

How to make a BTS Teacher Sign using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

Materials Used to make the BTS Teacher Sign: (*Affiliate Links)

10″ Bracket Sign* (similar sign from Dollar Tree)
Black Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint*
White Acrylic Paint*
Sanding Block*
Paintbrush*
StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tool Kit*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*
Teach Love Inspire SVG File from The Silhouette Store
Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

How to make a BTS Teacher Sign using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

How to make a BTS Teacher Sign using StyleTechCraft Vinyl…

Paint the wood sign with Black Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint*.
To make the sign look like a chalkboard, water down a small amount of white acrylic paint. Paint over the black sign with the watered-down white paint. Quickly wipe over the painted sign to remove some of the white paint.
Lightly sand over sign with sanding black to smooth out the grain of the wood.

How to make a BTS Teacher Sign using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

I used the “Teach, Love, and Inspire” SVG File and a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine* to create the design for the front of the sign.
I re-sized the design to 7 ½” to fit onto my 10″ sign.
I cut the design using StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl*.

How to make a BTS Teacher Sign using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

After cutting, remove the excess vinyl from the design using a Vinyl Weeding Tool*.
To apply the vinyl to the sign, lay the transfer paper over the vinyl.
Rub over the transfer paper with a vinyl scraper tool and lift the design from the white paper backing.
Lay the transfer paper onto the sign and rub over the design.

How to make a BTS Teacher Sign using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

Gently remove the transfer paper.

How to make a BTS Teacher Sign using StyleTechCraft Vinyl The back to school sign is a great gift for the favorite teacher in your life.

Back to School Inspiration

StyleTechCraft Vinyl is great for labeling all sorts of items in the classroom.

“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.

a little Pocket Full of Holiday Cheer

July 18, 20231 Comment

Mini Pocket of Cheer Christmas Ornament

How to make a Pocket Full of Holiday Cheer Christmas Ornament.

I’m Enveloping the Christmas in July Holiday Season with a Pocket Full of Holiday Cheer.

Mini Pocket of Cheer Christmas Ornament

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

666474 Sizzix Envelope, Folder & Flowers Thinlet Die Set*
Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine*
Faux Leather Paper (or scrapbook paper)
Happy Christmas Sticker Book from Carta Bella*
Glue Gun*
1/16 Hole Punch*
Sage Green Jute Twine*
Faux Berries & Greenery

Mini Pocket of Cheer Christmas Ornament

To make the Ornament:

Die cut two small envelopes using the Eileen Hull Envelope, Folder & Flowers Die Set* from Sizzix using red and green faux leather paper. (you could also use scrapbook paper)
Cut the sides off the green envelope and glue it to the inside of the red envelope.
Fold the envelope on the score lines and glue the bottom sides together.

Mini Pocket of Cheer Christmas Ornament

Punch two small holes on each side of the envelope flap. Add a small piece of twine for hanging.
Hot glue small pieces of faux greenery and berries to the inside of the envelope.
Place a small holiday greeting on the bottom of the envelope.
Adhere a small holiday sticker to the greenery.

Mini Pocket of Cheer Christmas Ornament

Add another Holiday Greeting Sticker to the back of the envelope. I added 3D foam squares to the back of the sticker for added dimension.

Mini Pocket of Cheer Christmas Ornament

It is a quick and easy Holiday Ornament to add to the front of a package.

Or you could make several to hang on your Christmas Tree. (you’ve got time)

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.

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

July 6, 2023Leave a comment

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

How to make a Sparkly, Shimmery Shaker Birthday Card.

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

One of the great things about being a cardmaker is making fun cards

for special people. I made a quick and easy card for my cousin’s birthday

over the weekend and forgot to take any process shots.

So, I decided to make another one, slightly different.

Making Sparkly Shimmery Cards are fun to make.

Taking photographs of those kind of cards are not.

To give the cards the extra sparkle and shine, I used StyletechCraft’s Chrome Vinyls.

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

StyleTechCraft Pink Chrome Adhesive Vinyl*
StyleTechCraft Silver Chrome Adhesive Vinyl*
StyleTechCraft Holographic Mist Chrome Adhesive Vinyl*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tool Kit*
Happy Birthday Die Set from The Maker’s Movement
Frame Die Set from The Maker’s Movement
3D Foam Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L*
Sequins from Dress My Crafts*
Clear Acetate Sheet*
White Cardstock and Pink Polka Dot Scrapbook Paper
Double Stick Tape Roller*

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

Directions:

Usually, when I’m working with vinyl, I use it as a sticker. This time I wanted to use the vinyl to make a dimensional piece. Before die-cutting, I placed the vinyl onto the cardstock.
Die-cut the words Happy Birthday using Pink Chrome Adhesive Vinyl*.
Die-cut the birthday background using Silver Chrome Adhesive Vinyl*.
Cut the Small 3D Foam Squares* in half and place them onto the back of the letters. Use tweezers to add each of the letters to the background.

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

Die-cut a frame using white cardstock.
Cut a piece of clear acetate slightly smaller than the frame.
Use a double tape roller to add adhesive around the frame.
Remove the protective film from the acetate and place it inside the frame.
Place double-sided adhesive strips over the acetate.
Cut a piece of Holographic Mist Chrome Adhesive Vinyl* slightly smaller than the frame.

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

Add the sequins to the inside of the frame. Leave enough room that the sequins shake.
Remove the protective film from the foam strips and add the cut piece of Holographic Mist Chrome Adhesive Vinyl* to the back of the frame.
Peel back the backing from the back of the Holographic Mist Chrome Adhesive Vinyl* and place the frame onto a piece of pink dot scrapbook paper.

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

Add 3D foam squares to the back of the die-cut background.
Place “Happy Birthday” onto the front of the frame.
Adhere the frame layers on a white card.
Add a simple white sheer bow to finish the card.

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

I love how the Holographic Vinyl sparkles and changes color in the sun.

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The perfect card for anyone who loves a little sparkle and shine.

Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps

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Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps

How to make a Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps.

I love a simple, easy, and inexpensive DIY project.

Add in a little recycling, and that makes me super happy.

Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps

We recently had a new deck built using composite decking materials.

When I saw the leftover scraps, I asked them to save a few larger pieces

of the thick wood and composite fascia boards.

(FYI…Fascia boards are the large boards that go around the outside of the deck.)

I knew they would be perfect for a small bench or side table.

Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps

The fascia board was the same width as the wood board.

So, I used the wood board scrap as it came.

I asked my husband to cut the fascia board the same length as the wood board.

Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps

I stained the wood board using Varathane’s Carbon Grey Stain*

that I had left over from a previous project.

The wood is pretreated. So, I didn’t use a sealer on the wood.

I can always go back and do that later.

We screwed the composite fascia board onto the wood board using decking screws.

Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps

I went to a couple of yard sales searching for table legs that I could use,

I wanted it to be a complete recycling project.

After no luck, I purchased these black hairpin legs from Amazon*.

I love how they look, and they go perfectly with the black railing on my new deck.

Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps

After marking and measuring the placement of the legs,

we predrilled the screw holes before screwing them onto the wood.

Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps

The table went together in a few minutes.

I love using scraps to make something useful.

Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps

This table is the perfect side table between a couple of chairs.

A great place to set a drink down.

It’s also sturdy enough to be used as a small bench for one.

Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps

Even after spending $20 on the legs,

I still have a very inexpensive custom table.

As my daughter-in-law reminded me,

“you can easily spend $20 or more for a small patio table”.

Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps

FYI…I found my Solar Lantern at Homegoods, but you can

easily find other great Solar Lanterns on Amazon*.

Amazon Prime Days are July 11-12th.

Summer Fun with Sun Changing Vinyl

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Summer Fun with StyleTechCraft Sun Changing Vinyl

Looking for a fun activity to create with the kids?

Create Cups that change with the sun.

Summer Fun with StyleTechCraft Sun Changing Vinyl

I used Sun Changing Vinyl from StyleTechCraft* and my

Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*

to create fun shape stickers for the kids to decorate the cups.

The Sun-Changing Vinyl* is available in four fun colors.

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

Summer Fun with StyleTechCraft Sun Changing Vinyl

Fun kiddie cocktails are great when all the grown-ups are sitting

around the pool drinking adult beverages.

For the kids, I bought drink cups, stir sticks, plates, pretzels, and

cute little light-up flamingoes*, and pineapples* at Dollar Tree*.

It makes a day at the pool feel like a party.

Shop Summer Essentials starting at $1.25 at Dollar Tree!

Summer Fun with StyleTechCraft Sun Changing Vinyl

For smaller letters, we used StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape* to add the vinyl to the cup.

Summer Fun with StyleTechCraft Sun Changing Vinyl

The bigger stickers they can just peel and stick.

Summer Fun with StyleTechCraft Sun Changing Vinyl

Here’s a bad photo of the cup before we took it outside.

I wanted to show you how it looked before it changed with the sun’s UV rays.

The vinyl all looks pretty much the same.

Summer Fun with StyleTechCraft Sun Changing Vinyl

The Kids LOVE the Color Changing Cups!

Great for drinks around the pool.

The Sun Changing Vinyl is perfect for water bottles too.

Summer Fun with StyleTechCraft Sun Changing Vinyl

It’s the perfect way to celebrate Summer Fun.

And it eliminates the endless summer cups because they can’t remember if it’s their cup or not.

Here’s another fun Color-Changing project I made a couple of years ago.

Click on the link here to view the project and tutorial.

“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.