Sweet as Honey Pocket Notebook

February 21, 2020April 21, 20242 Comments

How to Create a Pocket Notebook Album…

If you love yellow and black your going to love the bee inspired paper pack from DCWV.

Once I looked through the paper pack and saw the gold embossed patterned papers I knew

it needed to be made into a mini album.

I used the Eileen Hull Notebook die along with the 12″ x 12″ paper pad to create my album.

You can find the DCWV Honey Dear Premium Paper Stack exclusively at JoAnn Fabrics.

To Create the Sweet as Honey Pocket Notebook I Used: (*affiliate link)

*Disclosure: This blog uses 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!

Directions:

Cut two 6″ x 8-1/2″pieces of decorative scrapbook paper for the front and inside of the cover.
Lay decorative scrapbook paper (design side up) on the Xyron Creative Station* crank the handle to run the paper through the machine. As it moves through the Xyron Creative Station it adds adhesive to the back side of the paper.
Easy to use and it doesn’t need any electricity.
I like using the Xyron Creative Station* when making mini books because you get complete coverage, no wrinkling, no bubbles!

Cut a piece of mat board 6″ x 8-1/2″.
Adhere the decorative paper on each side of the mat board.
Lay the covered mat board over the notebook die* sandwiched between two cutting plates.
Crank the handle of the Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*and run the die through the machine. The Big Shot will cut and score the mat board.

The notebook die creases the center of mat board as it goes through the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine* making it easy to fold the cover for your mini album.

Cut a 2 1/4″ x 5″ strip of decorative paper to use for the spine and run it through the Xyron Creative Station*. Adhere to spine.
Included in the Honey Dear Premium Stack is two pages with twelve 3″ x 4″ journaling cards. Choose one of the journaling cards from the page to embellish the front cover of the notebook.

Choose 5 coordinating patterns from the Honey Dear Premium Paper Stack. Cut the pages using the notebook die.
Crease on the center score lines.
Using gold and white twine, wrap the twine around the inside creases and around the outside of the book cover to secure the pages.

After I had all my pages together, I tied the piece of twine together in one knot on the spine and tucked in the ends.

A cute little pocket notebook for taking notes or adding pictures.

After making the pocket notebook…

I decided to make a gift card holder with tag using the Gift Card Folder & Label Die*.

To make the Gift Card Holder:

Cut a piece of 6″ x 9″ paper from the Honey Décor Premium Paper Stack.
Lay the paper over the Gift Card Folder Die* sandwiched between two cutting plates.
Crank the handle of the Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*and run the die through the machine. The die cuts and scores the gift card folder.
Fold along the score lines on the three sides to create a little pocket.
Adhere bottom three flaps together using a xyron tape runner*.
Cut a 1″ strip of coordinating paper to create a band. Adhere the band to the holder using the xyron tape runner*.
The Gift Card Folder Die* also comes with card insert and tab to use for holding gift cards.

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Washi Tape Heart

January 10, 2020January 7, 20211 Comment

Washi Tape Heart Card

I love a clean and simple card, and this Washi Tape Heart Card is so simple to make.

To make the Washi Tape Heart Card…

Create the cut-out heart layer by cutting various sizes of hearts on a 4 3/4″ x 6 3/4″ piece of white cardstock. I used a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*. (You can also use punches or dies to create the hearts.)
Center the cut-out heart layer onto a white 5″ x 7″ card and lightly traced the hearts with a pencil.
Cover the heart outlines with several different strips of coordinating washi tape pieces.
Use a tape runner to adhere to the cut-out heart layer onto the front of the card, aligning it with the washi tape.

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A Clean and Simple Valentines Day Card.

Just stamp a simple greeting onto the front of the card,

or you could cut the words out of red glossy craft vinyl as I did.

I’m glad my husband doesn’t read my blog.

This card will make a perfect Valentine’s Day card for him.

I want to share with you the perfect organizer for holding washi tape.

The small three-drawer organizer* from Deflecto was made with washi tape in mind.

Each of the three drawers are divided and can hold a lot of washi tape.

The small three-drawer organizer* is also great for holding small ink pads and paintbrushes.

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2020 I can see it now!

December 30, 2019Leave a comment

Twenty Twenty is “clearly” going to be a year of stupid puns and silly memes.

We might as well get used to it.

So, if you can’t beat them, you might as well join them.

Joy Iron-on Embroidered Letters are great for making creative and funny t-shirts,

they’re also great for making creative and funny signs.

Here’s what I used to make my 2020 Canvas:

10″ x 10″ Canvas*
DecoArt Titanium White Americana Acrylics*
DecoArt Navy Blue Americana Acrylic Paint*
Paintbrush
Joy Iron On Embroidered Letters and Numbers
Blue Painter’s Tape*
Beacon Fabri-Tac Adhesive*
Americana Classic Stencil – Jacobean Floral*
Stencil Brush*
Flower Embellishments
Small Eye Glasses
Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*

Directions:

Paint the entire canvas with a generous amount of white acrylic paint. While the white paint is still wet, softly blend the navy blue paint.

Once the canvas has dried. Position the Jacobean Floral Stencil* onto the corner of the canvas and tape down the edges with removable painter’s tape to keep the stencil from moving.
Use a stipple brush to lightly apply white acrylic paint inside open stencil areas.

The stenciling creates a nice subtle background.
Stencil all four corners of the canvas.

To keep the numbers and letters straight, use a piece of blue painters tape on the canvas.
Glue letters and numbers onto the canvas using Fabri Tac Adhesive.

To make it a little more “Punny”…I created glasses out of cardstock using my Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*. To make the glasses more sturdy, I made three of each size and stacked and glued them together.
Glue glasses and flower embellishments onto canvas.

You can find a wide selection of Joy® embroidered iron-on letters and alphabet sheets in different sizes at your local craft stores!

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Joy® Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

Don’t throw away those Christmas Photo Cards!

December 28, 2019January 7, 2021Leave a comment

What do you do with all those Christmas Photo Cards you’ve just received?

Before you put all your Christmas Crafting Supplies away…

I have one last project for you to make.

The Beloved Christmas Photo Card.

I love annual Christmas photo cards and how it shows how your family changes from

one year to the next. I have a hard time throwing them away after the season is over.

What do you do with them besides putting them in a box?

This year, I finally decided to make an album to put them in.

The album had to be simple so that I can easily add the next years’ photo cards and easy

enough that I would actually do it.

This is how I made it…

I started with two 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ pieces of white matboard and two 12″ x 12″ pieces of Christmas Scrapbook paper.
I used my Xyron Creative Station* to add adhesive to the back of the scrapbook paper before adhering it to the matboard. I added the second piece of scrapbook paper to the other side of the matboard.
I used my Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine* to create the words and cut them from Glittered Self Adhesive Vinyl from StyleTechCraft.
I added a small Christmas chipboard sticker on the front of the album to add dimension.
Punch a hole in the top of the matboard covers with a Crop-A-Dile Punch*.
Align the Photo Cards with the top cover and use a pencil to draw a mark on the card so you’ll know where to punch the hole.
Using a large book ring, I added my cards to my album with the most recent photo cards on top.

For your convenience here’s these are the products I used:

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the StyleTechCraft Design Team I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

How to make a Red Buffalo Plaid Frame

December 13, 2019December 12, 2019Leave a comment

How to Make a Red Buffalo Plaid Frame

Products Used:

Directions:

Lightly sand wood frame with a sanding block to smooth the frame and remove any oils and imperfections.
Paint frame with DecoArt Americana Country Red Acrylic Paint*. (allow paint to dry)

Add strips of painter’s tape onto the frame to make stripes. Rub your finger over the tape to make sure that the tape is securely on the frame and has no gaps.
Paint inside the stripes with black paint. Be careful not to apply the paint too thick. Only one thin coat of paint is needed.

Remove painter’s tape.
Allow black paint to fully dry before continuing to the next step.

Rotate the frame and apply the tape in the opposite direction. Make sure the tape is securely on the frame.
Paint additional stripes.

Lightly sand the frame after dry. Sanding brings out the woodgrain and helps to hide any little imperfection.
Wipe the frame smooth with a clean cloth.
Apply the Carta Bella Christmas Market Chipboard Accents to front of frame.

The Red Buffalo Plaid Frame was made in Sue’s 2019 Holiday Workshop.

The Carta Bella Christmas Market Collection*

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Plaid Tidings Embroidery Hoop Ornament

December 12, 2019December 3, 2023Leave a comment

How to make a Plaid Tidings Embroidery Hoop Ornament

I guess you might say I’ve gone a little overboard on the Buffalo Plaid this year.

How can I help myself, I just love it all.

I got a little inspired by a Christmas ad I saw for clothes and decided to make this ornament.

It’s another quick and easy Holiday Ornament to make.

A perfect little gift for your Plaid Loving friends like me.

Supplies Needed: (*affiliate link)

Joy White Iron On Embroidered Letters, Baby Monogram
Black & Red Buffalo Plaid Flannel Fabric
Iron*
Scissors*
4″ Round Embroidery Hoop*
DecoArt Americana Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint, Black Tie*
Craft Pine Stems*
Beacon 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue*
Ribbon and Red Jute Twine*
Jingle Bell

Disclosure: This blog uses 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!

Directions:

Paint the embroidery hoop with black acrylic paint.
Cut a piece of flannel that is larger than the hoop.
Arrange the Joy® Baby Monogram Embroidered Iron On Letters shiny side down onto the flannel and inside the hoop to make sure they fit.
Set iron to cotton setting, approx. 350° or follow fabric care label.
Cover letters with a fine cloth. With firm pressure iron cloth over the letters for 25 seconds.
Turn flannel over and iron the back of the letters for 25 seconds.
Allow 1 minute to cool before handling.

Insert the flannel into the embroidery hoop and tighten.
Trim the excess flannel from around the embroidery hoop.
Glue pine craft stem around the outside edge of the hoop.
Embellish the hoop with ribbon and jingle bell.
Add a piece of red twine to hang.

You can find a wide selection of Joy® embroidered iron-on letters and alphabet sheets in different sizes at your local craft stores!

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Joy® 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 Plaid Tidings Embroidery Hoop Ornament-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com

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DIY Mini Ketchup Bottle Snow Globe from recycled materials

December 11, 2019April 25, 2024Leave a comment

Creating a Snow Globe from a Mini Ketchup Bottle

A little Holiday up-cycling project for my fellow collectors (aka savers).

When you order room service at some hotels you get these little glass condiment jars.

When my husband used to travel he’d occasional bring them home. (I’ve trained him well.)

Add in a few miscellaneous supplies and I had the start of a cute little snow globe.

There are several options to use as a base. Old hardware pieces, vintage Jello molds.

Materials Used:

Mini Glass Condiment Bottle
Old Hardware Piece (mine is a escutcheon plate)
Rust-Oleum Spray Paint in Colonial Red*
Super Glue*
Craft Pine Stem*
Fine Grit Sandpaper*
Buttons
Snowflake
Extra Fine Crystal Diamond Glitter* or Clear Micro Beads*

To Make the Mini Ketchup Bottle Snow Globe:

I gave the brass piece and the lid of the ketchup bottle a light sanding and sprayed it with Rust-Oleum Spray Paint in Colonial Red*. (my favorite red) It might take a couple coats.
This was the hard part for me. Allow the paint to fully dry before handling. (trust me)
Using Super Glue*, glue a small bottle brush Christmas tree (found at most craft stores) on the inside of the ketchup bottle lid. Make sure that the base of the tree is not larger than the opening of the bottle.
Glue large flat button to the bottom of the jar. (or is it the top of the snow globe) Glue a decorative button to the white button to add height and extra prettiness.
Add a small amount of white glitter or fake snow to your bottle and screw on the lid with Christmas tree.
Glue ketchup bottle lid to painted brass base using Super Glue*
Wrap a Craft Pine Stem* around the neck of the bottle and glue in place.
Tie a ribbon around neck of bottle.
Glue small snowflake embellishment.

If you liked my Mini Ketchup Bottle Snow Globe check out my Christmas in a Pickle Jar.

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Always in my heart ❤️

December 4, 2019January 7, 2021Leave a comment

A Christmas Ornament with Special Meaning.

The holidays are especially hard for people who have lost loved ones.

The year I lost my Dad, right before Christmas, I found it really hard to celebrate.

I found myself just going through the motions.

This year, I decided to make a special ornament to place on my tree to remind me

that my loved ones will always be in my heart.

At Christmas Time and Every Day.

To make my ornament…

I used a simple whitewashed wood ornament that I picked up at Michael’s.

I cut the words “Always in my Heart” using my Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine* out of matte black self adhesive vinyl from Styletech Craft.

Directions:

Using an electronic die cutting machine, I cut the words.
Using a weeding tool carefully remove the negative spaces in and around the letters.
Place a piece of Vinyl Transfer Tape* over the letters. Rub over the letters using a vinyl scraper tool to help the vinyl cling
Apply words onto the whitewashed wood heart.

A simple little ornament and a whole lot of love.

You can now find the full line of StyletechCraft online at ATSM.

“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.

Simple Country Christmas Vase

December 3, 2019August 31, 2021Leave a comment

Simple Country Christmas Vase

Create a sweet Country Christmas Vase with a little help using Joy Iron On Embroidered Letters.

Supplies Used:

Joy White Baby Monogram Iron On Embroidered Letters*
Small Woodslice with Drilled Hole*
DecoArt Americana Multi-Surface Red Hot Acrylic Paint*
Ball Quart Mason Jar*
Ivory Spray Paint
Sanding Block*
Beacon 3-in-1 Craft Glue*
Ribbon (Michaels Craft Store)
Red Berries Stems*
Greenery
Small Wood Star

*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!

Directions:

Spray the mason jar with a couple coats of ivory colored spray paint.

2. After the paint has dried, lightly sand the jar to remove the paint off the letters.

3. Drill a hole on the top of a small wood slice and paint the center with red acrylic paint.
4. Glue the embroidered letters and wood star onto the wood slice with craft glue.
5. Tie ribbon around the neck of the jar and add embellished wood slice.

You can find a wide selection of Joy® embroidered iron-on letters and alphabet sheets in different sizes at your local craft stores.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Joy® Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

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A Merry Little Holiday House

November 26, 2019November 19, 2022Leave a comment

How to make A Merry Little Holiday House.

A cute little holiday decoration using the Eileen Hull House Ornament Die.

Perfect for gift giving. Just add a small battery operated tea light and see it glow.

A Merry Little House Supplies Used: (*affiliate links)

Directions:

Cut two pieces of Red and Black Buffalo Plaid paper 6″ x 8″.
Run both pieces of paper design side up through the Xyron Creative Station*. As the paper moves through the Creative Station it adds adhesive to the underneath side of the paper. You get full and complete adhesive covering on the paper.
Cut two pieces of Mat Board* 6″ x 8″.
Adhere the buffalo plaid paper onto each one of the mat board. (underneath will be plain)

Lay covered matboard on top of the house ornament die and sandwich it between two sizzix cutting plates. Run the die, mat board and cutting plates through the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*. The Big Shot will cut out the house shape and two tiny houses that you can use on a later project.
Cut two houses shapes.

A Merry Little Holiday House bits and pieces.

Carefully fold on the scored lines.
Cut off the top tab with the two holes on both houses. (This tab is used if you want to make it an ornament.)
You will also need to cut the bottom flap from one of the houses.
Use Super Glue to assemble the house. Glue all sides of the house together before gluing the roof tabs. Leave bottom tab unglued so that you can add a small battery operated tea light.

For the Roof: Cut a piece of Black Corrugated paper 2 1/2″ x 4″. Fold in half and glue to top of the roof.
Place two small pieces of white matboard over the window section of the ornament house die and run through the big shot die cutting machine. Trim around matboard to create two small windows. Glue windows frames onto house.

Add the “Merry” chipboard sticker from the Christmas Market Chipboard Accents to the front of the house.
Make wreath out of a 6″ piece of the craft pine stem.
Create a small bow from the red twine and glue onto front of wreath.
Glue wreath to front of the house.

Carta Bella Christmas Market Collection* (available on Amazon)

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