How to Create a “Merry” Holiday Banner

November 3, 2023November 2, 2023Leave a comment

How to make a “Merry” Banner to add to your Holiday Decorations.

Now that the weather has turned cooler, I’m starting to plan my Holiday decorating.

If you love banners and quick and easy projects, this one’s for you.

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

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StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

Directions:

Cut the scrapbook paper slightly larger than the wood banner pieces.
Place the scrapbook paper design side up in the Xyron Creative Station®*.

Turn the handle of the Creative Station to run the paper through. As it runs through, it adds complete adhesive covering on the underneath side of the paper.

Adhere the paper onto the front of the Wood Banner.
Place the Wood Banner onto the Cutting Mat* and cut the excess paper using a Craft Knife*.
Use a Sanding Block* to smooth any rough edges.

I cut the letters “MERRY” using the Fresh Mix Font from the Silhouette Store and a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*.

Lay the Transfer paper over the vinyl and gently rub with a vinyl scraper tool.

Place the Vinyl Transfer Tape* and vinyl onto the banner.
Rub over Vinyl Transfer Tape* and gently remove from the vinyl.

Paint the wood beads with red and green acrylic paint.
String the banner and wood beads onto ribbon or twine.

I wanted to keep the banner pieces simple.

But you could add Holiday Flowers and embellishments to make it special.

“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.

“Autumn Leaves & Pumpkin Please” Album

October 22, 2023October 20, 2023Leave a comment

Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please Album

Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please

I love all the beautiful colors of Fall.

As the saying goes, Fall is my favorite color.

They make such a bright and cheery Fall album.

This simple album is the perfect place to add all your apple picking,

leaf peeping, trick-or-treating pictures this Fall.

The “Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please” album was made using

Eileen Hull’s Field Notes Journal Die by Sizzix*.

I used paper from Echo Parks “Fall Fever” Collection*.

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.

Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please Album

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please Album

A few tidbits of information:

Before I die-cut the mat board, I like to use the Xyron Creative Station* to add adhesive to the back of the paper. It gives the paper a complete layer of adhesive with no bubbles. It really is easy to use.
The spine of the album comes with three sections. I cut the first section off to make the album thinner. It leaves two holes to add binding.
I wanted to try something different with how I added the pages to my album. I inserted two mini book rings through the holes to hold my pages.
The mini book rings are approx. ¾” and with a little maneuvering they fit in the two side holes.
I used the cut off section to mark where I would need to punch the holes on my pages.

Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please Album

I wanted to make my album vertical instead of horizontal.

I love how versatile the Field Notes Die* is.

Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please Album

I created the word “autumn” using a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*.

I cut it the letters out using StyleTechCraft Gold Chrome Vinyl*.

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Want more Holiday Workshop pictures?

October 9, 2023October 4, 2023Leave a comment

In my excitement to share the news of the “Gnome for Christmas”

2023 Holiday Workshop, I forgot to add the individual pictures of the projects.

Sue's 2023 Gnome for Christmas Holiday Workshop

Gnome for Christmas Cards and Tags

We will be making several cards using Echo Park’s Gnome for Christmas Collection. You will receive a package of Gnome for Christmas Frames and Tags Ephemera* and 12 double-sided 6″ x 6″ coordinating paper*. You will have enough left over to make several additional cards or tags.

Sue's 2023 Gnome for Christmas Holiday Workshop

Christmas Tea Bag Folder with Tags

Relax and Enjoy the Holiday Season with a cup of Christmas Tea and this cute little folded Christmas Tea Bag Folder. It also uses the Gnome for Christmas paper. This would be a great little addition to a gift bag or basket. Or use it as a present topper.

Sue's 2023 Gnome for Christmas Holiday Workshop

3D Gnome Hot Cocoa Stand Card

I know I promised that I wouldn’t go overboard with the “Gnome” theme, but I couldn’t resist this adorable 3D card. I used a SVG Cut file from the Silhouette Store to create this card. And… would you believe I already have all the pieces cut and packaged for this one. (I know shocking!)

FYI….You will need a glue pen or liquid adhesive to add all the pieces together. It’s easy though, I promise.

2023 Gnome for Christmas Workshop

Holiday Note Pad Holder

If you’re looking for a simple little gift idea this Christmas, this is an easy one to make. It uses the Sizzix Notepad Die by Eileen Hull*. The inside cover of the notepad has red snowflake paper with a Kraft Colored Sticky note pad. You’ll also get a mini pen that fits inside.

Sue's 2023 Gnome for Christmas Holiday Workshop

Macramé Santa Gnome Ornament

You’ve probably seen several versions of this cute little macramé ornament going around on social media. This is my version of the macramé Santa ornament. (I used chunky red and white yarn instead of macramé cord.) A simple ornament that could be used to make a garland or change up the colors to make a cute little gnome. I personally plan on make several of these little guys this year.

Sue's 2023 Gnome for Christmas Holiday Workshop

Mini Farmhouse Christmas Door Hanger Ornament

This 6″ white wood Christmas Door Hanger is made using StyleTechCraft Glitter Vinyl. The Mini Farmhouse Christmas Door Hanger would look cute just hanging on the tree or even cuter in the center of a small Christmas Wreath.

Just so you know…It took every fiber of my being not to make this one red. (Big RED Fan Here!) Since my tree is red and white, I made it white instead. (wood beads not included)

Sue's 2023 Gnome for Christmas
Holiday Workshop

The “Gnome for Christmas” Holiday Workshop

is Saturday November 11th from 10:00 to 2:00.

Grab a friend and join me for a fun day of Holiday Crafting with friends.

Cost is $40.00 A soup and sandwich lunch along with snacks and deserts is included in the price of the workshop. And everyone that attends receives a prize.

Reserve your spot today by emailing me at suesholidayworkshop@yahoo.com.

(Payment is due by November 1st.)

For more information CLICK HERE.

Simple Country Sunflower Door Hanger

October 5, 2023October 4, 2023Leave a comment

Simple Country Sunflower

How to make a Simple Country Sunflower Door Hanger.

Don’t you think Sunflowers are perfect for Fall Decor?

I created the Simple County Sunflower Door Hanger using

Eileen Hull Large Sunflower Die by Sizzix*.

It’s perfect for making large dimensional flowers from cardstock.

You can cut more than paper with this die. Try fabric, felt, foam, or crepe paper.

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Eileen Hull Large Sunflower Die by Sizzix*
Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine*
6″ Wood Round for crafting*
Deco Art Americana Acrylic Paint*: Cadmium Yellow, Olive Green, Antique Green
Deco Art Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint*: Muted Gold, Woodland Green
Deco Art Media Crackle Glaze*
Mod Podge Matte Finish*
Rapid Fuse Adhesive*
Xyron Creative Station*
StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl: Brown*
Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*

How to make a dimensional Sunflower

Using yellow cardstock, die-cut three large flowers and three small flowers.
Paint over the flower die-cuts with acrylic paint. The paint adds color variations and makes the paper stiffer.
For even stiffer paper, paint over the die-cuts with Deco Art Media Crackle Glaze*. It adds a fun texture and makes the make pliable.
Use a pencil to gently curl the ends of the petals.

How to make a dimensional Sunflower

Die-cut two leaves from green cardstock.
Paint the leaves with acrylic paint and Crackle Glaze*.
Use a stylus tool and a foam mat to draw a line down the center of the leaves.
Gently shape the edges of the leaves so that they curve.

How to make a dimensional Sunflower

Glue the two smaller flowers together, slightly staggering the flowers.
Glue the larger two flowers the same as the smaller flowers. Adhere the smaller flowers to the larger flowers.
Adhere a large wood button to the inside of the sunflower.
Glue the leaves under the sunflower.

How to make a dimensional Sunflower-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 6169

Adhere decorative scrapbook paper onto a 6″ wood round.
I like to use my Xyron Creative Station* to add adhesive to the paper. It gives the paper a complete layer of adhesive with no bubbles. It really is easy to use.
I sealed the paper on the wood round with Mod Podge Matte Finish*.
Glue the sunflower to the center of the wood round using Rapid Fuse Adhesive*.
I used Brown StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl* and a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine* to create the words “You are my Sunshine”. You could also use letter stickers for this.
Add a simple bow and twine for hanging.

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.

Mini Fall Charcuterie Board

October 2, 2023October 4, 20232 Comments