Mae’s Sweet Little Photo Frame Stand

February 16, 20232 Comments

Mae's Sweet Little Frame Stand

How to make “Mae’s Sweet Little Photo Frame Stand”…

Last Fall, we had family pictures taken.

I especially love this sweet picture of my granddaughter Mae.

I wanted to make a photo stand for her picture to put on my desk.

Mae's Sweet Little Frame Stand

For Mae’s Frame…

I used the frame from the New Sizzix Frame Pocket Journal Die by Eileen Hull*

and the Phone Stand Die by Eileen Hull* for a quick and easy project.

I “Crafted my Stash” using an old Authentique Scrapbook Paper Collection.

Mae's Sweet Little Frame Stand

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Sizzix Frame Pocket Journal Die by Eileen Hull*
Sizzix Scoreboards XL Die-Phone Stand by Eileen Hull*
Sizzix Thinlets Tile Alphanumeric Die by Eileen Hull*
Sizzix Big Shot Plus Die-Cutting Machine*
Sizzix Making Essentials Matboard*
Scrapbook Paper
Xyron Create a Sticker*
Rapid Fuse Adhesive*
Clear Acetate*
Trims, Ribbon, and Charm

*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!

Mae's Sweet Little Frame Stand

How to make the Photo Frame Stand:

Die-cut the Phone Stand using White Matboard*, a Sizzix Big Shot Plus Die-Cutting Machine*, and the Phone Stand Die*. Adhere a piece of scrapbook paper on the top section of the phone stand.
For the frame die, cut the Matboard* slightly larger than the area that you will be die-cutting. Cut a piece of scrapbook paper the same size as the matboard. I like to run the paper through a Xyron Create a Sticker Machine* to add a complete layer of adhesive to the back of the paper. Adhere the paper onto the matboard. Place the covered matboard design down on the die and die cut using the Sizzix Big Shot Plus Die-Cutting Machine*.

Mae's Sweet Little Frame Stand

Carefully fold the phone stand on the scored lines and adhere the phone stand with a strong adhesive.
My favorite is Rapid Fuse Adhesive*. It dries quickly and holds strong.
I glued a piece of clear acetate onto the inside of the frame to protect the photo before adhering it to the front of the phone stand.
I added green trim on the bottom to give it a little “vintage granny chic vibe”.

Mae's Sweet Little Frame Stand

I used the Sizzix Thinlets Tile Alphanumeric Die by Eileen Hull* to create the name on the bottom of the frame.
The letters hang over the bottom of the frame.
To match the thickness of the frame, I added two thin strips of mat board under the letter tiles.

Mae's Sweet Little Frame Stand

For added detail, I painted a brass heart with White Birch DecoArt Multi-Media Paint.
I rubbed a little of the paint off to show the details in the brass charm.

Mae's Sweet Little Frame Stand

Tie the brass charm onto the top of the frame with a simple cream-colored satin ribbon.

Mae's Sweet Little Frame Stand

I’m so in love with this sweet baby girl. She’s been such a great addition to our family.

Would you believe she got my blue eyes? (None of my kids has them.)

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.

Celebrating Winter with a Little Paper Crafting

January 2, 2023January 3, 20236 Comments

Winter Memories Album

Now that the Holidays are over, I’m embracing the quiet of the Winter Season

by creating a few things with Eileen Hull’s and Sizzix’s New Release Chapt. One Dies

and the Simple Winter Woods Scrapbook Collection Kit from Simple Stories*.

Look at this beautiful New Scrapbook Paper Collection from Simple Stories.

I fell in love with the soft, muted colors of the Simple Winter Woods Collection*

and knew I had to have it. (It was perfect for these projects.)

Winter Memories Album

Supplies Used to make the Projects: (*affiliate links)

Winter Memories Album

First, I must show you the new toy I got for Christmas this year.

After many years of use and abuse, I finally upgraded my old Big Shot Machine with a Newer, Bigger model.

Behold the Sizzix Big Shot Plus Die-Cutting Machine*.

I needed it to die-cut the larger dies like the NEW Sizzix Frame Pocket Journal Die by Eileen Hull*.

Winter Memories Album

Winter Memories Album

The Journal measures 4 1/2” x 6 1/2” x 1 1/4” with an adjustable spine.

What makes this die special are the additional pieces on the die, a pocket to hold ephemera, a frame and flap!

Winter Memories Album

There are several ways to make the inside of your album.

Winter Memories Album

I created a pocket on the inside of the album using the die and covered matboard.

Winter Memories Album

The pocket is great for adding a small skinny notebook or several little notecards.

I used the 3″ x 4″ journal cards from the Winter Woods Paper Collection for the front of the cards.

Winter Memories Album

I used twine and the holes on the spine to hold a small notebook in place.

I covered the Small Kraft Notebook* using a paper and stickers from the collection.

Hello Winter 2023 Framed Picture

Continuing with the Winter Theme…

I created a framed picture using the NEW Sizzix Thinlets Tile Alphanumeric Die by Eileen Hull*.

The Tile Alphanumeric is very versatile because you can use both the positive and negative shapes.

Each letter is perforated which makes it easy to create and line up words.

Hello Winter 2023 Frame Picture

It’s so easy to create a little dimensional piece of art using the supplies you have around you.

Simple Vintage Winter Woods Card

And last but not least, I created a 5″ x 7″ card using Eileen’s NEW Sizzix 3D Tablecloth Embossing Folder

as the background for my card.

Eileen Hull 2023 Chapter One New Release Dies

For more projects using the NEW Eileen Hull Chapter One Release Dies…

Please join us for the Ch. 1 2023 Release Party on Tuesday, January 3 at 12:00 ET when Eileen will be joined by team members sharing their projects. We will also have a blog hop that day so we hope you will hop along with the team and be inspired!

LIST OF HOP STOPS:

Eileen Hull Designs
Pam Bray
Jennie Atkinson
Sarah Lizzie
Lisa Hoel
Susie Bentz
Tonya Trantham
Elizabeth Robinson
Jenny Marples
Maggi Harding
Karen Bearse
Sue Eldred (you are here!)

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.

Christmas Mason Jar Shaker Tags

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Christmas Mason Jar Shaker Tags

I’m shaking up the Holidays with some cute Christmas Mason Jar Shaker Tags.

These little Mason Jar Dies from The Maker’s Movement make the cutest

Mason Jar Shaker Tags.

And…If you’re a paper crafter like me,

you probably have a lot of special Christmas Paper scraps.

(You know, the ones you can’t throw away.)

The Mason Jar Shaker Tag is a great project to use up those bits and pieces

from “Christmas Paper Past”. That’s what I did!

Christmas Mason Jar Shaker Tags

Materials Used for the Christmas Mason Jar Shaker Tags: (*affiliate link)

How to make a Halloween Shaker Tag

These Mason Jar Shaker Tags aren’t just for Christmas.

Click here for my Halloween Tags.

Cardinal Shaker Card

Shaker Sprinkles are great for making Shaker Cards.

Here’s a bonus…The Cardinal Shaker Card is a project from last year’s Holiday Workshop that I never shared.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for The Maker’s Movement*. I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

Wood Snowflake Ornament

December 10, 20221 Comment

Wood Snowflake Ornament

How to make a Wood Snowflake Ornament.

The Wood Snowflake Ornament is such an easy Holiday project to make.

I picked up the Wood Snowflakes* at Dollar Tree and the 6″ Wood Circles* on Amazon.

Great Idea for Personalization. There’s still time to make a few for Christmas Gifts.

I even made you a short video. (Enjoy!)

Wood Snowflake Ornament

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Wood Snowflake*
6″ Wood Circle*
Navy, White, and Silver Acrylic Paint
Paintbrush and Old Toothbrush
Wood Holiday Words (I think I got mine at Michael’s)
Blue and White Twine*
Xyron Multi-Stick Glue Gun*
Sanding Block*
White Adhesive Enamel Dot*

Wood Snowflake Ornament

Directions:

Lightly Sand the Wood Circle with a sanding block to smooth the grain. Wipe the circle to clean off the dust.
Paint with acrylic paint. To create the ombre background, I started with the darkest shade of paint and continued by adding white paint.
Rub the toothbrush into a small amount of white paint. Flick the bristles of the paintbrush to sprinkle white flecks of paint onto the background of the wood circle.
Paint the wood snowflake with white acrylic paint.
Paint the wood words with silver acrylic paint.
Glue the Snowflake onto the center of the wood circle.
Glue the words onto the middle of the snowflakes.
Adhere white enamel circles onto the ends of the snowflake tips to cover the holes.
Drill a small hole on the top of the circle for hanging.

Mini Holiday Lanterns

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DIY Mini Holiday Lanterns

Looking for An Easy Holiday Dollar Store Craft?

All you’ll need is a couple of Mini Wood Lanterns from Dollar Tree*,

Paint, Scrapbook Paper and an Xyron Create a Sticker Mini*.

This is a sponsored post for Xyron. I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

Mini Holiday Lanterns a Dollar Store DIY

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Mini Holiday Lanterns a Dollar Store DIY

Directions:
1. Using a Craft Knife* to loosen the glue, gently remove the top and front of the
lantern. Remove the small battery votive from the bottom of the lantern.
2. Paint the lantern with black acrylic paint.
3. Measure and cut strips of black buffalo plaid paper to fit the back and sides of the
lantern.

Mini Holiday Lanterns a Dollar Store DIY

4. Place the strips of paper into the Xyron Create a Sticker Mini* design side-up. Crank the handle
of the Xyron Create a Sticker Mini* to run it through the machine. As it goes through, it adds a
complete layer of adhesive to the back of the paper.

Mini Holiday Lanterns a Dollar Store DIY

5. Remove the paper from the liner and apply it to the sides of the lantern.

Mini Holiday Lanterns a Dollar Store DIY

6. Measure and cut a piece of translucent vellum to fit behind the front “X” panel. Use the Xyron Mega Runner* to add adhesive to the center and edges of the front panel. Place the vellum over the front panel.

Mini Holiday Lanterns a Dollar Store DIY

7. Use the Xyron Mini Glue Gun* to adhere the lantern back together.

Mini Holiday Lanterns a Dollar Store DIY

8. Paint the wood snowflakes with white acrylic paint. Glue it to the front of the lantern. Add a white enamel dot to the center of the snowflake.

Mini Holiday Lanterns a Dollar Store DIY

Use as a tabletop decoration or add ribbon to the lantern for hanging on the Christmas Tree.

Inky Layered Christmas Wreath Card

November 18, 2022November 17, 20222 Comments

How to make an Inky Layered Wreath Card

How to make an Inky Layered Christmas Wreath Card.

Sometimes when I’m making cards, I get the urge to get inky.

Some cards just call for it. This card was one of those.

I summoned my inner “Tim Holtz” and inked my little heart out. (It was fun!)

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for The Maker’s Movement*. I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

How to make an Inky Layered Wreath Card

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

How to make an Inky Layered Christmas Wreath Card.

Directions:

Optional: For easier assembly, I used the Xyron Creative Station* to add adhesive to the back of the cardstock before die-cutting. (As the paper goes through the Xyron Creative Station*, it adds a complete layer of adhesive to the back.)
Die-cut the pieces for the wreath, as shown above, using the Wreath Die Set and green cardstock.
Die-cut the pieces for the bow using plaid scrapbook paper.
Using the Ink Blending Tool and Peeled Paint Distress Inkpad, generously ink all over the front of each die-cut piece.
Use the blending tool and Gathered Twigs and ink the edges only of the die-cut pieces.

How to make an Inky Layered Christmas Wreath Card.

Starting with larger die-cut wreath pieces, apply them to the wreath base. Continue with the smaller wreath pieces.
Die-cut a cream banner using the banner die from the Snowflake Kisses stamp and die set. Stamp “Season’s Greeting” onto the banner using the Black Onyx Versafine Inkpad*. Put small foam dots on each side of the banner and place it centered on the wreath.
Create the bow by gluing the two outside edge pieces to the center of the back of the bow. Wrap and glue the small rectangle piece around the center of the bow. Glue bow to ribbon end piece.
Die-cut four small red wreath pieces to use as flowers for the wreath. Add a small Red Nail Head Sticker to the inside of each flower.

How to make an Inky Layered Christmas Wreath Card.

Cut layers to add onto a gold square card. My card measures 5 1/2″ x 5 1/2″.
To give the layers a worn look, ink the edges of each layer using Tim Holtz Gathered Twigs Distress Inkpad.
Place Gold Foiled Photo Corners* onto the edge of the layers and adhere them to the gold card.
Put foam dots onto the back of the wreath and adhere the wreath to the center of the card.

Home for Christmas Mini Album

November 15, 2022November 16, 20221 Comment

Home for Christmas Mini Album

How to make a Holiday Mini Album…

I wanted to share with you a Simple little Christmas Album that I made for

the Eileen Hull Comfort & Joy Event over on Eileen’s Facebook Fan Page.

I used the Sizzix Notepad Scoreboard Die by Eileen Hull* and paper from

Simple Stories Simple Vintage Christmas Lodge Collection* to create the mini album.

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Home for Christmas Mini Album

The album may be small, but it has plenty of room for Holiday pictures.

It measures approximately 3 1/2″ x 4 1/2″.

Home for Christmas Mini Album

Sue’s Tips for Making the Home for Christmas Mini Album:

I used the Xyron Creative Station* to add adhesive to the back of the paper before adhering it to the mat board and die-cutting the pieces to make the notepad.
I adhered the spine of the front and back cover using Rapid Fuse Adhesive*.
For the inside of the album, I created four small “signatures” to place inside the album.
To secure the “signatures” inside the album, wrap thin twine around the spine and the paper.

Home for Christmas Mini Album

I added beads to the ends of the twine and tied them again near the bottom of the spine.
Decorate the front of the album using stickers from the Simple Vintage Christmas Lodge Sticker Sheet*.

Home for Christmas Mini Album

When it comes to family, Home is the best place to be.

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.

Fall Jenga Block Projects with Xyron

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