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.

Now you’ve got that song stuck in your head! (Don’t you?)

Ask for the Sandlecastle Album from Clear Scraps at your Local Scrapbook Store.

Also Available on amazon.com*

“Dream Big, the Sky is the Limit” …with Clear Scraps and Imagine Crafts

August 28, 2014April 20, 2015Leave a comment

All this week on the Clear Scraps and Imagine Crafts Blogs we are combining efforts with one Big Creative Blog Hop.

My “Dream Big… the sky is the limit” tag features a clear acrylic butterfly from Clear Scraps along with a variety of StazOn Inks for a wonderful effect. I love how the ink works so well with acrylic. And… that Wedding Dress irrRESISTible colored textured spray, LOVE!!!

Products Used:

Butterflies Embellishments (Clear Scraps)
Stazon Inks: Orange Zest, St. Valentine, Spiced Chai, Jet Black, Blue Hawaii (Imagine Crafts)
Wedding Dress irRESISTible colored textured spray (Imagine Crafts)
GlazOn (Imagine Crafts)
L751 Marbled Background (Serendipity Stamps)
“Hello Sunshine” 6 1/2″ Paper Pad (Kaisercraft)
Alpha & Word Stickers Teal (My Minds Eye)
2″ circle punch
Kraft cardstock tag
white acrylic paint and paintbrush
ribbon and trim
sponge
black cardstock
adhesive tape runner

Directions:

Dab with a sponge, Orange Zest and St. Valentine’s inks onto the clear butterfly. (allow to dry)
Ink marble background with jet black ink and stamp directly onto the butterfly.
Paint the center of the kraft cardstock tag with white acrylic paint.
Gently rub with a soft craft sponge Spiced Chai ink around the edges of the tag.
Spray surface of the tag with Wedding Dress irRESISTible colored textured spray. (allow to dry)
Lay circle onto tag to use as a mask. Gently sponge Blue Hawaii ink around circle.
Layer and adhere tag onto a piece of black cardstock.
Add strips of scrapbook paper with the edges inked onto bottom of tag.
Glue butterfly onto tag using GlazOn.
Finish embellishing tag with ribbon, trim and word stickers.

Simple Decorated Linen Bag and Burlap Utensil Holder

July 13, 2014April 25, 20151 Comment

I recently got the opportunity to play along with a group of Designers using some fun burlap products.

I really love working with burlap. So many ideas, too little time. Here’s a few of the many things you can make using burlap.

My first project is a simple and elegant idea for decorating a plain muslin bag.

Start with a plain muslin bag.
Lay diamond stencil over the bag and secure in place with removable tape.
Stipple over the stencil with white acrylic paint.
Adhere a 1 1/2″ strip of burlap around center of bag.
Glue a thin piece of white lace around the bottom of the burlap strip.
For the heart: Paint a small piece of red burlap with several coats of white acrylic paint, creating the nice soft pink color.
Cut burlap with heart die.
Adhere sheer pink rosette ribbon onto pink heart and glue onto front of muslin bag.
Cut and Decorate a small tag.

The Burlap Utensil Holder uses the 3 1/2″ navy striped burlap ribbon.

Cut a 12″ strip of burlap ribbon.
Fold over one end of the ribbon approx. 1/2 end and glue using a good Fabri Tac glue. I used small metal binder clips to secure the ribbon in place while drying.
Create a 4″ pouch by folding and gluing ribbon. (love those binder clips)Glue a piece of 1 1/2″ burlap ribbon around pouch.
Glue lace over burlap ribbon and tie with a piece of cream crinkle ribbon.
Embellish with a flower and stick pin.
Add a napkin and utensil and your ready to go.

Craft Ideas Magazine

June 19, 2014April 20, 20152 Comments

The other day I received this magazine in the mail.

At first, it stumped me. Why am I getting this magazine?

When I finally got the chance to sit down and look at it I noticed the name had changed.

Craft Ideas was formerly Crafts n’ Things.

Fall Addition!!! I immediately knew what I was looking for.

Ta Da!!! Here I am on pages 56 & 57.

My “Everyday Moments” accordion album with all the instructions so you can make one too.

Another thing that makes me happy: they used the photographs I took for the article.

Quick & Easy Washi Tape Vase

June 2, 2014October 9, 20151 Comment

Today’s the first Monday of the month time for the Designer Craft Connection Blog Hop.

The Theme this month is Handmade Gift Ideas. (don’t forget to hop)

My project today is a fun, quick & easy project that you can make in minutes.

This would make a great last minute gift.

I started with a narrow glass bottle that has a fairly long straight section.

Wrap the bottle with Washi Tape. Choose two patterns or more.

Having a straight section is important to getting the washi tape on evenly.

You can smooth out any wrinkles in the tape with your thumb nail or a bone folder.

I added a little more detail around the neck of the bottle with some ribbon and a button.

I picked up the ribbon this Spring at The Paper Source in Indianapolis. (I’ll be hoarding this)

I glued the button onto a Memo Pin* from Tim Holtz and stuck into the ribbon.

Grab a flower from the garden and your ready to go. It really is that easy.

Just a note in case you’re wondering:

The tape on the vase, just like the flower won’t last for ever. It’s just pretty.

*Disclosure: I am a Amazon Affiliate.

Reverse Glass Painting Technique with Decocolor Markers

May 27, 2014January 1, 20231 Comment

I learned the Reverse Glass Technique, a long time ago, from my Mom who loved to paint.

I believe, when did the reverse glass technique, she used Acrylic Paint on her painting.

For mine, I’m using Deco Color Paint Markers* (affiliate link) from Marvy Uchida.

I use these paint markers all the time on a variety of surfaces.

First thing you’ll want to do is to pick out the image.

For me, the simpler the better.

I picked a free graphic from Coloring Hub. (link below)

Stained Glass Clip Art from Coloring Hub

1. Lay Clip Art under glass and trace around image with black Decocolor marker.

2. Use ruler for outside areas to get those lines straight. Make sure to leave time for the ink to dry before laying ruler on top the previous line.

Here is the design outlined. I like using the fine point marker better than the extra fine marker.

3. Flip the glass over and do your coloring on the reverse side of the glass. Make sure to color all the way to the edge of the lines.

4. Color in the remaining sections. Make sure to get the colors as close as possible. Here is the back of the glass with the full design colored in.

Marvy Uchida also makes a DecoColor Paint Marker Remover* which I absolutely love. It has saved me on more than one occasion. It works wonderful to correct any mistakes you make. I recommend you pick one of those up also. (FYI: it also removes alcohol ink from non porous surfaces)

Here’s some interesting history on Reversed Glass Painting. (it’s been around for a long time)

Here’s another possible way to do a background. (a more updated version)

Color/Paint only a portion of the image and leave the rest unfinished.

Add a piece of scrapbook paper to the back of the glass before framing.

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Learn How to make a Fabulous Card with Fancy Folds in just a few Simple Steps

May 22, 2014October 9, 201511 Comments

Want to learn how to make a fabulous looking card in a few simple steps? I learned this technique from the book

Fabulous Folds for Card Making*
Design by Lisa Silver

Punch 9 circles. (mine is a 2″ circle) I edged each circle with Butterscotch Ink.
Fold each circle into four sections. (lines on the above picture are to make it easier to view)
Fold in bottom curves to make point at the bottom. (do this with 8 of the circles)
Flip Circle and fold in sides so folds meet in center.
Arrange petals on remaining circle to make a total of eight petals.

I added a little gold flower button from Buttons Galore and More. FYI: If you happen to pick up the book, I’m on pages 148, 160 & 164

(*Disclosure: I am a Amazon Affiliate.)

Steampunk “S” with Smoothfoam

May 19, 2014April 20, 2015Leave a comment

I recently started working with a new company called Smoothfoam.

Today, I have my first project and post on the Smoothfoam Blog, make sure to check out the project and how I made it here.

Wedding Wish Tree Tag

April 16, 2014June 20, 2017Leave a comment

An old tradition that has been gaining popularity with brides is the Wedding Wish Tree.

The Wish Tree is a Dutch Wedding custom where the guests are given a piece of paper, either shaped like a leaf or tag made of cardstock. When the guests arrive at the reception, they write their wishes to the happy couple and then hang them on the tree using ribbon, clips or string.

The Wish Tree will make a attractive centerpiece and a great statement to wow your guests. It can also be used as an alternative to a traditional guest book. Can’t you just see branches painted white with twinkle lights full of wonderful wishes.

Casual, Elegant, Rustic or Baubles and Beads. Individualize your tree, the possibilities are endless. While Wedding sites on the internet suggest that Manzanita branches are the best to use, for those more creative souls, let your imagination run wild. The style is up you.

Why stop at weddings? The Wish Tree could be used for any special occasion.

Marvy Uchida

Clever Lever Extra Jumbo Scalloped Circle Punch
Clever Lever Extra Jumbo Scalloped Heart Punch
Clever Lever Extra Giga Merchandise Tag Punch

Additional Supplies: (*affiliate link)

Tea Rose Ink (Clearsnap Inc.)
Distress Ink Pad, Peeled Paint*
Ink Blending Tool*
Mini Misters*
Piercing Tool*
Decorative Scrapbook Paper
Cream cardstock
Small brad, twine, small adhesive pearls
1/8″ Hole Punch*
Computer generated greeting

Instructions

Making the flower is easy.

Punch six cream scallop circles.
Using a ink applicator, ink the edge of each scallop circle with the Tea Rose ink.
Mist the circles with water, allowing ink to run.
Stack all the circles together and pierce a hole the the center of all circles. Attach circles with small brad.
Starting with the top circle, carefully scrunch the circle to the center. One by one, continue scrunching the circles until you have a small paper wad.
Gently unfold the circles to start forming the flower.
For extra color, apply a little more ink to the tip of the flower. This can be done while the flower is still damp or wait until it has dried. Allow flower to dry.
Punch two cream scalloped hearts.
Ink hearts with Peeled Paint Distress Ink.
Mist hearts and scrunch in your hand. Carefully unfold.
Glue dried leaf underneath the flower. Another alternative for the leaf is to pinch the two rounded ends of the heart using the pointed end as the tip of the leaf.