Crazy Quilt Card

June 11, 2015February 9, 20232 Comments

I am fascinated by quilts. Old ones, new ones, it doesn’t matter…

I love all the colors and patterns.

I once thought I might enjoy making a quilt.

But… I knew I’d never have the patience to finish the job. (So I quit before I even started.)

I recently received some new stamps and inkpads from Ann Butler Designs and

Clearsnap to use for a Blog Hop with a few other designers.

The stamps I received are quilt themed stamps and the Crafter’s ink is perfect for fabric, wood and

more. Being a paper crafter… my first thought was a quilt card. (Now that’s a quilt I can make.)

Quilt Card Supplies Used:

ColorBox® Background Basics by Ann Butler Basket 1 and Picnic 1
ColorBox Crafter’s® by Ann Butler Canyon, Ocean Breeze, Desert Sand, Evergreen, Deep Woods
Blender Basics Paper Pack from Adorn It

Here’s how I made the card:

Cut 1″ squares from the pre-stamped colored paper. Make extra so that some of them can be cut in 1/2 diagonally. I stamped the “basket” stamp several times on a 5 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ piece of paper to create my background piece.
I made a 5″ x 5″ scored grid to glue my 1″ squares on. You don’t necessarily need to make a grid; you could actually glue it right onto the background piece. I found it easier to arrange and re-arrange my squares on the grid before gluing. It also helped me keep the squares straight when gluing.
Once pattern is glued down, create secondary pattern by adding cut 1/2″ squares.
Adhere quilt card onto 5 1/2″ stamped square and additional layers. Finished card is 6″ x 6″.

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Bon Voyage Vacation Album with Canvas Corp Brands

June 9, 2015September 14, 20172 Comments

My Vacation Bon Voyage album uses a lot of fun papers and embellishments from

Canvas Corp Brands Bon Voyage Collection. The album was made using the Banner Board Kit

covered with various scrapbook paper.

To make “Our Vacation” stand out, I glued the words from the scrapbook paper onto a piece of chipboard and cut around the oval. I used black ink around the edges of the chipboard. I did the same with the “Carte Postale”. This gives the album dimension and added interest.

I love using the Paris Charms and simply tied the Eiffel Tower (with added jump ring) onto the ribbon.

I created an extra page for the book using a black fluted paper and cardstock. I decorated the page with additional paper, cut outs and a cute little 3″ x 3″ cream envelope. The bathing beauty comes from the American Vintage: Vintage Photo’s pack.

Happy Little Camper

June 3, 2015Leave a comment

I always tell people, my idea of roughing it is a bad hotel room. But who knows, if I had a happy little camper like this, I might try my luck with camping.

Supplies:

6″ Smoothfoam Disc
2″ Smoothfoam Ball
Window & Door Die by Impression Obsession
Diecutting machine
Scrapbook paper
Acrylic paints – Antique White, White, Light Blue, Black
Paintbrush, Q-tip
Silver metallic paint marker
Ribbon & twine
Craft glue
Assorted brads
Corsage pins
Craft knife or Hotwire Foam Cutter

1. To create the body of the camper, cut 2″ off the edge of the Smoothfoam disc. Paint the top antique white and the bottom light blue. Add white polka dots on top of the blue with a small Q-tip.

2. Cut two slices out of the middle of the Smoothfoam ball for the wheels and paint them black.

3. Cut a small block from the leftover Smoothfoam to prop up the camper’s front end and color it with the silver paint pen.

4. Glue all the pieces together as shown.

5. Die-cut two windows from white paper and glue them onto patterned paper, then trim to create the window background. Cut a 1″ x 2″ piece of red cardstock to use as the door.
Glue one windows to the camper and the other to the door, then glue the door to the camper.

6. Make a banner with ribbon and twine. Tie twine ends around corsage pins and stick into top of the camper.

Three Sided Vacation Memory Frame

June 1, 2015May 17, 2017Leave a comment

Make the memories last this summer with a three sided Vacation Memory Frame.

One of my favorite things to do with my family is spending time at the beach.

Lazy Days, Soaking Up the Sun, Playing in the Water…

It’s a special time and I want to remember those times forever.

For my frame I used a Marketing Holders Classic 3 Sided Plastic Sign Holder, 4 x 6 Clear

from Deflecto and paper from Canvas Corp Brands.

Canvas Corp Brands:

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Deflecto Design Team I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas, views and opinions.”

Sue’s Fussy Cutting for Beginners

May 29, 2015October 9, 2015Leave a comment

What is Fussy Cutting you ask?

Fussy Cutting is a quilting term meaning: the selective cutting of a fabric based on a particular element or design. To cut pieces of fabric so that a particular part of the printed design is centered or featured.

Scrapbookers and Paper Crafters have adopted the term using it to select and cut around specific images on a printed paper.

When I fussy cut, I look for larger, whole images that are easy to cut out. You’ll need to have a good, sharp pair of scissors with a fine tip so you’ll be able to cut smaller detailed images. For layering, my favorite thing to use is thin 3D foam mounting squares from Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L.

Above is a picture I created using Hot Off the Press Artful Watercolor collection. The paper pack comes with two sheets of each design.

Below is the framed picture broken down into sections.

I used a second sheet of the scrapbook paper (with the large white flower) and cut along the design to create a pocket. The pocket was inked with brown ink to make it stand out more.
I added my daughter’s picture right at the top of the pocket. I cut post cards from a another sheet from the collection and inserted into the pocket covering the bottom of the picture. The picture and postcards are secured into place with my double adhesive tape.
I cut out two white flowers from the floral scrapbook sheet from the collection. Cut close around the image. I gave the flowers shape by rubbing the back of the flower with a large ball stylus tool on a soft foam or rubber surface. Adhere the flowers together with a thin foaming mounting square.
Cut the center only from two additional flower images. Round the centers (step #3). Adhere to the center of the white flower using a small thin foam mounting squares.
Place finished picture into the floating beveled frame. Mount layered flower on top the large white flower that is under the glass.

Close up of the flower. Maya Angelou Quote in a 4 x 6 clear acrylic frame.

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How to make a Farm House Kitchen Recipe Book

May 26, 2015January 21, 20211 Comment

The Farm House Kitchen Recipe Book

was made using papers and embellishments from Canvas Corp Brands Farm House Kitchen line.

This recipe book is a fairly easy but still detailed, I’ve included lots of photos and instructions

so you can make one for yourself. If you have any questions on the project please leave them in

the comments and I will answer them as soon as I can. Enjoy!

Designed by Sue Eldred for Canvas Corp Brands.

Canvas Corp Brands Products:

CCP2868 Black & Ivory Fleur De Lis Reverse
CCP2609 Black & Ivory Ribbon Stripe
CCP2745 Black & Ivory Pin Dot
CCP2785 Little Black Pages on Ivory
CCP2631 Black & Ivory Bon Appetit (2 sheets)
CCP2845 General Store On Ivory
CCP2829 Black & Ivory Zig Zag
CCP2844 Bake & Can Recipe Cards (3 sheets)
CCP2817 Journal Lines on Ivory
Black Corrugated Paper
12717 Charms Kitchen
Cream Cord
Silver Jump Rings

Additional Products Used:

Chipboard
Black Cardstock
Dbl. Stick Tape Runner
Bind It All & Coil
Black Foam Mounting Squares
1/16” hole punch

Finished Book: 7 1/2” x 8 3/4”

Inside Pages: 7 1/4” x 8 3/4”

Cut two pieces of chipboard 7 1/2” x 8 3/4”.
Cut one piece of Fleur De Lis paper 8 1/2” x 9 3/4” for the front cover and one piece of Black and Ivory Zig Zag 8 1/2” x 9 3/4” for the back cover.
Generously apply adhesive to the back of the scrapbook paper, make sure to go to the edge of the paper. Lay and center the cut chipboard onto the back of the paper.
To make mitered edges: Cut at a diagonal a triangle off each edge of the four corners of the scrapbook paper. Leave approx. 1/8” space between chipboard when cutting. (tip-save triangles to cover edges if corners don’t meet.

5. Fold over and adhere each edge to the reverse side of the chipboard. Repeat with the second piece of chipboard and scrapbook paper. Rub with bone folder for better adhesion.

6. Cut two pieces of Black & Ivory Bon Appetit paper 7 1/4” x 8 1/2” and adhere to the inside of the album.

7. Decorate the front cover with a 1 1/2” strip of Black and Ivory Ribbon Stripe paper and a 1” strip of Black and Ivory Pin Stripe paper.

8. Cut two pieces of black corrugated paper, 4 1/2” x 6 1/2” and 1” x 6 1/2”.

9. Cut and the 4” x 6” section with the word “inspire” from the Little Black Pages on Ivory paper and adhere to the 4 1/2” x 6 1/2” piece of black corrugated paper.

10. Punch three small holes on the 1” strip of black corrugated paper and hang kitchen charms with silver jump rings.

11. Glue on top of “inspire” paper.

12. Tie White Cord around layers and adhere to the front of the album.

13. For the Inside Pages: Cut several pieces of black cardstock 7 1/4” x 8 3/4”.

14. Cut and add recipe cards from the Bake and Can Recipe Cards paper to your book.

15. Decorate your pages with additional strips of paper and cut outs from the General Store on Ivory paper.

16. Bind the Farm House Recipe Book with the Bind It all Machine and coils.

Disclaimer: This project was created for and sponsored by Canvas Corp Brands.

Smiley Face Graduation Pencil Topper

May 22, 2015February 9, 2023Leave a comment

What every Graduate needs. A Smiley Face Graduation Pencil Topper.

And because this little guy’s feeling really special, he needed a bow tie.

To make the Smiley Face Pencil Topper you’ll need:

2″ Smoothfoam Ball
Sanding Block or Fine Sandpaper
Craft Knife
Yellow and Black Acrylic Paint
Pencil
Black Cardstock or Black Chipboard
Red Twine
Black Brad
Black Gingham Ribbon
Craft Glue

Lightly sand ridge from the smoothfoam ball.
To make the top of the ball flat, cut a small portion from the top of the ball with a craft knife.
Paint the ball with yellow paint.
Paint the top portion of ball with black paint and paint on face.
Bore a hole into the bottom of the ball big enough to fit the pencil.
Using the red twine, make a small tassel.
Cut a 2″ square piece of black chipboard.
Punch a small hole in center of the chipboard. Insert ends of the tassel and black brad.
Glue Mortarboard onto top of the Smiley Face. Insert onto pencil
Make a small bow tie from black gingham ribbon and glue onto the front of the pencil.

This project was created for and sponsored by Smoothfoam.

The Cooker Guy

May 21, 2015June 6, 2019Leave a comment

Another fun kid friendly project with one of my favorite helpers. The Cooker Guy!

Kids love helping in the kitchen and this guy’s no exception. Whenever he catches me

working on something in the kitchen, a scooting chair is soon to follow.

I’ve been told several times, “Grandma you need a kid apron for me.”

So… I decided we should make a special one just for him.

I purchased a small apron from Canvas Corp Brands.

They call it a Toddler Apron, but it’s plenty big enough for this 4 year old.

We misted and sprayed the apron with various colors of Glimmer Mists from Tattered Angels.

We also used a couple of stencils to create designs on the apron.

Personally, I think it looks more like a Art Apron than a Chef Apron.

But really? Who’s to say? He’s happy and that’s all that matters.

To make this apron special I used these really nice iron-on embroidered letters I received from

I used the Funky Style Hobo Font in white.

I like getting the letters in white so that I can customize them any color I want.

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I asked Nick what he wanted his apron to say and he choose the words “Cooker Guy.”

Here’s my happy “Cooker Guy”, doing what does best. Helping out.

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