Hello Fall Shadow Box Frame

September 3, 2023September 26, 20231 Comment

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*

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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

August 22, 2023Leave a comment

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

August 5, 2023August 5, 20231 Comment

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.

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 1457

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

Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps

June 28, 2023May 13, 2025Leave a comment

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.

DIY Floral Notepad Holder

May 17, 2023May 30, 2023Leave a comment

DIY Floral Notepad Holder

Create a Handy Floral Notepad Holder using Sizzix Dies by Eileen Hull.

I am a list maker!

I usually have several lists going at one time.

And, if the list gets too messy, I’ll create a new one.

Lists are my way of keeping me organized.

Post-it notes* are another favorite of mine.

This Floral Notepad Holder is a great place to put my Post-it notes.

DIY Floral Notepad Holder

The theme for this month’s Eileen Hull Teams is Die Cut Mania.

The best part about Eileen’s dies is you can mix them with other Eileen dies to create one great project.

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.

DIY Floral Notepad Holder using Eileen Hull & Sizzix Dies.

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Directions:

I used a piece of white mat board* as the base to create the pieces for the Notepad Holder. To adhere the paper to the mat board, I like to run the decorative paper through the Xyron Creative Station* to add a complete adhesive to the back. It makes everything lay wonderfully smooth with no peeling up corners.
Die Cut the pieces for the stand using the Phone Stand Die* for the base, Frame Pocket Journal Die* for the pocket, and the Journal Die* for the decorative plaque. (as shown in the picture above)

DIY Floral Notepad Holder using Eileen Hull & Sizzix Dies.

Gently fold the die-cut pieces on their scorelines.
Adhere the pieces together using a strong adhesive. My favorite for adhering mat board is Dap Liquid Adhesive*. All you need to do is hold the glued piece in place for 30 seconds, and it stays secure.

DIY Floral Notepad Holder using Eileen Hull & Sizzix Dies.

To add a decorative element to the edge of the center plaque, use the flat end of a gold calligraphy pen* to add a gold edging. (It may take a little practice to make your lines smooth.)

DIY Floral Notepad Holder using Eileen Hull & Sizzix Dies.

Cut the letters “NOTES” for the front of the pocket using the Alpha Numeric Die* and StyleTechCraft Gold Craft Vinyl*.
Want a matching gold pen for the notepad holder? Measure the length of the barrel. Cut the vinyl 1 1/4″ wide. Carefully adhere the gold vinyl to the barrel. It adds personality to a simple everyday pen.

DIY Floral Notepad Holder

Place the letters on the back of a small piece of gridded transfer tape* to line them up straight.
Place the transfer paper onto the small plaque and rub over the transfer paper to transfer the letters.

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

DIY Floral Notepad Holder

Add a decorative strip of coordinating paper onto the front of the pocket and adhere the floral plaque using Rapid Fuse Adhesive*.

DIY Floral Notepad Holder

The Floral Notepad Holder looks great on my desk and now I’m even more organized.

“If Friends Were Flowers” Shelf Sitter

May 2, 2023Leave a comment

"If Friends were Flowers" DIY Mason Jar Shelf Sitter

DIY yourself A Happy Little Mason Jar Shelf Sitter.

As Spring turns into Summer, I get inspired to change my decor to happy colors.

I like to open the windows and let in the fresh air.

And…I love to bring in fresh blooms whenever I can.

Flowers make me HAPPY!

"If Friends were Flowers" DIY Mason Jar Shelf Sitter

The Wood Mason Jar Cut-Out…

Sometimes when I see an item at the store, I have a vision of what I want to do.

Sometimes it works out, and other times it does not.

This particular time was the latter.

When I first saw the wood mason jar with flowers cut out,

I saw it stained with only the flowers painted.

So, I stained the wood.

It might have been the stain I used, but I wasn’t pleased with the result.

"If Friends were Flowers" DIY Mason Jar Shelf Sitter

After letting it sit overnight, I decided a little acrylic paint might help.

So, I watered down my paints so they didn’t look too heavy and painted away.

While it isn’t what I originally had planned, it’s not too bad.

It’s bright and cheery.

"If Friends were Flowers" DIY Mason Jar Shelf Sitter

Doesn’t vinyl make everything just a little better?

For extra personality, I added vinyl lettering using my favorite StyletechCraft* adhesive vinyl.

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Wood Mason Jar Cut-Out (Michael’s Craft Store)
StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl: Tiff Blue, Olive, and White*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tool Kit*
Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*
“Monsoon” font from The Silhouette Store

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

"If Friends were Flowers" DIY Mason Jar Shelf Sitter

I used a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine* with the “Monsoon Font” from The Silhouette Store to create the words.
Cut the words using StyleTech Craft Glossy Vinyl.
After cutting, remove the excess vinyl using a Vinyl Weeding Tool*.
Lay the transfer paper over the words.
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. Remove the transfer paper.

"If Friends were Flowers" DIY Mason Jar Shelf Sitter

To make it a shelf sitter, I glued a small block, “borrowed” from the kid’s block basket, onto the back.
I painted the block with matching acrylic paint.

"If Friends were Flowers" DIY Mason Jar Shelf Sitter

Now that it’s finished, I think the shelf sitter would also make a cute Mother’s Day or Teacher’s gift.

So many possibilities.

Life is Beautiful Mini Card & Envelope Stationery Caddy

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Mini Card and Envelope Stationery Caddy

The Life is Beautiful Mini Card & Envelope Stationery Caddy

is a great gift idea for anyone who loves to send cards.

It would also make a sweet and thoughtful Mother’s Day Gift Idea.

I used the “Life is Beautiful” Collection Kit from Echo Park*.

I also used a few Eileen Hull dies by Sizzix to make the caddy.

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)

665981 XL Card Caddy Die*
656492 Mat Board*
666276 Envelope Die*
Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine*
Life is Beautiful Collection Kit from Echo Park Paper Co.*
Xyron Creative Station*
Rapid Fuse*
1/4″ Score Tape*
Thin 3D Adhesive Foam Squares*
Ribbon, Twine
Cardstock

Mini Card and Envelope Stationery Caddy

Directions:

For the base of the stationery caddy, cut two coordinating 6″ x 10½” pieces of scrapbook paper. (One is for the front, and one is for the inside.)
Cut a 6″ x 10½” piece of Sizzix Mat Board*.
Place the paper design side up into the Xyron Creative Station*. Crank the handle to run the paper through the machine. As the paper runs through the Xyron Creative Station*, it adds a complete layer of adhesive to the backside of the paper.
Adhere the paper onto the front and back of the Mat Board*.

Mini Card and Envelope Stationery Caddy

Place the mat board with the outside design face down on the Card Caddy Die*.
Sandwich the die between the two cutting places and run the die through the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine*.
Die-cut the two caddy sides using mat board and paper.
Gently fold the caddy base along the outer score lines and glue the caddy sides to the caddy base using Rapid Fuse Adhesive*.

Life is Beautiful Mini Card and Envelope Stationery Caddy

Die-cut several mini envelopes using the Eileen Hull Thinlets Envelope Die*.

To create mini cards, cut apart the Life is Beautiful Journaling Cards*.

Mini Card and Envelope Stationery Caddy

I trimmed and layered the Journaling Cards* onto cardstock to create mini cards to fit into the envelopes.
The finished cards are 3¼” x 4¼”.

Embellish the mini cards and envelopes with the Life is Beautiful Sticker Sheet*.

Mini Card and Envelope Stationery Caddy

I added a piece of 1″ pink grosgrain ribbon around the middle of the caddy case.
I cut apart the Life is Beautiful 4″ x 4″ journal cards* and adhered the “basket card” onto the matboard for sturdiness. I trimmed the matboard to 3½” x 3½” and adhered it to the front of the caddy.
I added stickers to the front of the caddy and popped them up with foam squares for added dimension.
To complete the caddy, add a fun set of colorful pens and a coordinating faux flower stem.

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Upcycling an Old Painted Canvas

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Upcycling an Old Painted Canvas

Upcycling an Old Painted Canvas is a satisfying Trash to Treasure Project.

Turn an unused/unwanted canvas into an easy DIY.

Upcycling an Old Painted Canvas

Several years ago, I got the opportunity to try Splatter Painting at a Trade Show.

As fun and exhilarating (and messy) as it was, abstract art is not my style.

While I would never typically do this with a painting,

this just-for-fun painting left me with no guilt. (splatter painting post here)

I have been using Lang Wall Calendars for years.

And every year, at the end of the year, I have a hard time throwing them away.

I combined the frame under the canvas with the calendar page

for some inexpensive framed art.

Reusing items around the house in new ways is fun for me.

I don’t have to get rid of things I love, and It’s a new way to enjoy them.

And if I change my mind, which I often do, I can always upcycle it again.

It’s super easy to do.

Upcycling an Old Painted Canvas

Here’s what I used: (*affiliate links)

Upcycling an Old Painted Canvas

Use a small flat head screwdriver* to remove the staples from the back of the canvas.
FYI…Some frames will come with staples in the corner to hold them together instead of glue.
In that case, you have a decision to make. But because I wasn’t attached to the painting, I had nothing to lose.
Give the frame a light sanding with a sanding block*.

Upcycling an Old Painted Canvas

Paint or stain the wood to match your decor.
Rub the finished frame with a clear wax using a soft, clean rag.

Upcycling an Old Painted Canvas

Cut the calendar page a little larger than the inside of the frame.
To give the picture more stability and a finished look, I adhered it to a piece of chipboard before gluing it onto the back of the frame.
Glue the picture inside the frame using a strong adhesive. I like using Rapid Fuse Adhesive*. It is a quick-setting glue and very strong. It works well with paper.

Upcycling an Old Painted Canvas