New Use for an Old Basket

May 16, 2016March 29, 20181 Comment

Need a quick front porch project…

Got any old baskets lying around the house?

I’m a total sucker when it comes to baskets. (a basket case one might say)

I’ve got quite the collection, I use them all over the house.

During my Spring Cleaning…this basket was headed for the trash when I decided to

repurpose it. I love the look of flowers in baskets. I had nothing to lose.

I can always throw it away later if it doesn’t wear well this summer. (look at how rough it is)

I gave the handle of the basket a quick fix with some craft glue held together with a binder clip.

I used a thin grocery store bag to line the basket and keep the dirt in place.

You might want to poke a few small holes in the bag for drainage.

Once you’ve filled the basket with dirt, tuck the remaining bag neatly around the sides

of the basket.

My basket will be on a shaded front porch.

I chose flowers that will grow well in shade.

I started with a couple larger pink geraniums and filled with smaller pink impatiens

and purple violas.

TIP: Don’t pack the basket so full that the flowers don’t have room to grow.

Now that Garage Sale season is upon us.

You may want to keep a look out for a cheap basket or two.

That is… if you don’t have any old baskets lying around waiting to be rescued.

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Mini Floral Wreath

May 13, 2016May 17, 2017Leave a comment

I get some of my best creative inspiration late at night…

I was planning on making a card using these 3-D puffy stickers from Paper House Productions

when a light bulb moment happened and I decided to make a wreath instead.

I’m really happy with the way it turned out, a little different and very easy to make.

Tip: Use a good craft glue to adhere the stickers to the ribbon.

Paper House Productions Stickers Used:

Additional Supplies:

4″ Smoothfoam Wreath
2 yards of sage green satin ribbon
sheer ribbon and button
Beacon Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive* (affiliate link)

How to make a Mini Floral Wreath using 3D Puffy Stickers:

Wrap wreath with satin ribbon.
Start with the large pansy flowers and glue evenly around wreath.
Fill in wreath by gluing on the smaller flowers, butterflies and leaves. (The leaves are from the lady bug sticker sheet.)
Tie a thin silver ribbon around wreath to use as a hanger.
Make a bow from the sheer ribbon and glue onto the top of the wreath.

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Making Mini Resin Frames

May 11, 2016May 11, 2016Leave a comment

I had this idea that I’d been wanting to try…

to create little dimensional framed artwork using miniature frames filled with resin.

It really is pretty easy to do. The only hard part for me was waiting for the resin to cure.

They would be great for weddings or parties.

Customize the frames to use for table numbers, centerpieces, desert tables and more.

There’s a lot of possibilities.

To Create a Mini Frame…

Materials:

Mini Craft Frame
Envirotex Jeweler’s Grade Clear Epoxy Resin – 4 oz Kit
Deco Art Metallic Lustre Wax Finish, 1 oz, Rose Gold
Little B 100607 Dimensional Mini Stickers, Love
Joy S.A. Inc. Monogram M
Beacon Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive, 4-Ounce
Small Piece of Mat Board
Dictionary Print Scrapbook Paper
Paper Cutter
Straw

Directions:

Remove the backing and glass from frame.
Apply Rose Gold Metallic Lustre or paint of choice onto frame.
Adhere decorative paper onto mat-board. Cut mat-board to fit frame back and adhere.
Embellish the inside of the frame with computer generated words or small embellishments. Make sure embellishments inside the frame is lower than frame top.
Measure and mix resin following manufacturer’s instructions. Pour mix into frame to cover embellishments. Blow air onto the resin using a thin straw to help remove bubbles. Let dry completely.

The Mr. & Mrs. and LOVE table frames were featured in Craft Ideas Spring Issue. (page 36)

Make sure to check out Craft Ideas Magazine for Craft Ideas for Every Occasion, Every Skill Level.

This project was created for and sponsored by Craft Ideas Magazine.

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DIY Up-cycled Jar…a little trash to treasure

May 9, 2016May 17, 2017Leave a comment

I was about to throw away this inexpensive toothbrush holder

(from IKEA) while cleaning my bathroom, when I got the idea. I’m always looking for items

to use as a base on repurposed projects and thought this was perfect for a quick project.

Inspiration and ideas can be found anytime, anywhere…

even while cleaning your bathroom.

Great Storage or Gift Idea. So many ways to customize using items destined for the trash.

How to make an Up-Cycled Jar…

Materials Used: (affiliate links)

Metal Toothbrush Holder
Grated Cheese Jar with Lid
Old Cabinet Knob
Beacon Glass, Metal & More Glue*
Black Semi-Gloss Spray Paint
Decorative Paper
3M Advanced PinkTape Glider*
Black Chalkboard Label

Directions:

Disassemble toothbrush holder. Set aside the top portion of the holder for future projects.
Paint the bottom of the holder, the lid of the jar and the cabinet knob with black semi-gloss spray paint.
Glue the bottom of the jar to the painted base.
Cut a circle from the decorative paper and adhere it to the top of the lid.
Glue knob onto the center of the lid.
Add chalkboard label to front of the jar.

The DIY Up-cycled Jar was featured in 2016 Craft Ideas Garden Issue. (page 72)

This project was created for and sponsored by Craft Ideas Magazine.

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Create a Simple Vase Centerpiece

May 6, 2016January 8, 20234 Comments

Want to make a great impression but don’t have a lot of time?

Here’s a quick and easy centerpiece project for your next party or gathering?

I put together this simple vase using Washi Tape I received from Little B LLC

and an inexpensive dollar store cylinder vase.

TIP: I drew a line with a permanent marker halfway down the vase to use as a starting point to keep everything neat and all my lines straight. Simply wrap the vase with the washi tape. (it’s that easy) It only takes a few minutes to create an elegant look.

Next…I filled it with fresh flowers cut from my garden.

Or pick up a bouquet at the grocery store.

It would be great centerpiece vase for Weddings, Showers or any special gatherings.

It’s a temporary idea with elegant results.

Here’s the list of the Little B Decorative Tape Used:

100435 Silver Foil Black Pin Stripe
100562 Gold Foil Hearts
100047 Blk w/Sm Wht Polka Dots
100443 Gold Foil Toile
100344 Black and White Stripe
100011 Damask Black/White
100563 Gold Foil Love

Party like it’s your Birthday

May 4, 2016May 1, 2016Leave a comment

My MUCH OLDER and wiser sister recently turned 60.

Being the sweet little sister that I am… I thought I’d embarrass her with a pair of fun

party glasses. (since she a bit shy, I’m modeling them instead)

Supplies:

Smoothfoam Sheet
Computer Generated Clip Art
Craft Knife
Acrylic Paint and Paintbrush
Mod Podge
Glamour Dust
Wood Dowel

Here’s how I made the glasses:

Print clip art numbers onto white printer paper and cut them out.
Tape the number together before tracing them onto a Smoothfoam sheet.
Cut numbers out with craft knife.
Paint the numbers a lipstick pink. (my preference)
After the painted numbers have dried, coat the letters with Mod Podge and sprinkle with glamour dust.
Decorate the glasses with white paper flowers.
Paint a thin wood dowel with gold paint and insert into glasses as a handle.

This project was created and sponsored by Smoothfoam™ The Crafter’s Foam.

A Quick and Easy DIY Gift for Her

May 2, 2016May 17, 20171 Comment

Need a quick and easy gift for Mom or that new Grad in your life?

Deflect-O Photo Frame Pencil Cup* (*affiliate link)

This pretty pink pencil cup from Deflecto is cute all by itself.

But add some decorative washi tape, a couple small pieces of decorative paper and

a few random stickers and you have a special gift ready to give.

♥ Make it extra special and add a couple photos of you and her together. ♥

I wish I could tell you where to find this cute pink rosebud washi tape.

My daughter gave it to me as a mother’s day gift a few years ago.

I’m sure with the huge variety of washi tape available you’ll find one just as nice.

If pink’s not your style?

Here’s a project I did last year using Deflecto’s Black pencil cup. ↓

Quick & Easy Washi Tape Make-Over

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Justin’s Baseball Layout for Paper House Productions

April 29, 2016April 22, 2016Leave a comment

Of the 100’s of baseball pictures I’ve taken throughout Justin’s years of playing baseball,

this is one of my favorites. Under the lights on a warm summer day.

I don’t even remember if he scored. (I do remember we got creamed.)

Justin decided to get a little creative and added a galaxy background to the picture.

We framed it as an 11 x 14 for his room.

Now that he’s done with baseball, I miss being a Baseball Mom.

Here’s what I used:

two sheets of Baseball Tags 12″ Double Sided Scrapbook Paper (front and back)
Baseball 12” Cardstock Stickers

As a member of the Paper House Design Team…

This layout was created for and sponsored by Paper House Productions.

And the Winners are….

April 27, 2016Leave a comment

Congratulations to the following ladies who were randomly chosen after leaving a comment on the post “Every Card Maker’s Dilemma and a Crazy Embarrassing Give-Away”.

I will be mailing out your Priority Envelope full of cards this week.

Thank You to everyone who left a comment. (that was fun)

sherry varga

I would love your cards, I am a cardmaker also and I know your dilemma. I donate my cards to several charities and if I won yours, that is what I would do with them……Of course, I would enjoy them for a while first!!!

Jill R Buehrer Wolfe AKA Mac Aughney on FB

I would love to have them!! First to browse through for inspiration and then share them with my Hospice clients… Either for them directly or for them to give to family and friends as often they’re unable to get out and get their own cards. Thanks ever so much for the opportunity!!

Wendy Eldredge

I won’t pass them off as my own, but I will give them away! (I love your name….it’s almost mine)