Love Makes a Family Banner

January 26, 2019Leave a comment

Create a sweet Home Décor Banner with Rose Appliques and letters.

To make the Love Makes a Family Banner you’ll need: (*affiliate links)

Two packages of Joy Rose Appliques
Joy JOY8501 Letter Shop Letter Iron On Sheet, 1″, Metallic Gold*
10″ x 14″ White Felt
Gold Trim
Beacon 3 in 1 Glue*
Wood Dowel Rod*
Jute Twine*

Directions:

Create a banner by folding the white felt in half lengthways. Cut diagonally across the bottom from the center fold to a point approx. 3″ from the bottom corner on the outer edges.
Set iron to cotton setting, or follow garment care label. Position Rose Appliques and letters with shiny side down on felt.
Cover with a fine cloth. With firm pressure, iron over cloth for 30 seconds. Turn banner over and iron the back of the letters for 30 seconds.
Cut down 1″ longer than the banner.
Glue or sew the top of the banner over the wood dowel.
Glue gold trim to top of the banner.

You can find Joy® iron-on, embroidered letters, floral appliques at your local craft stores.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Joy® Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

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I Love You a Bushel and a Peck…

January 4, 2019January 7, 20212 Comments

A DIY Sign for Valentine’s Day or for everyday..

using Styletech Craft Vinyl and my Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*.

My mom loved to sing this song.

She sang it to us when we were kids and then she sang it again to our kids.

This song and sign brings back all the warm fuzzies and good memories.

A Perfect Love Song for Valentine’s Day and everyday.

To make the “I Love you a Bushel and a Peck” sign I used:

Translucent Glitter Vinyl in Black and Magenta from StyleTechCraft
Styletech Clear Vinyl Transfer Tape*.
Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*
Vinyl Craft Tools*
SVG Cut File
12″ x 12″ Scrapbook Paper
12″ x 12″ Chipboard
12″ x 12″ Frame

Directions:

Using the “Bushel and a Peck” SVG cut file and the Silhouette Cameo re-size the image to fit inside your frame.
To keep it simple, I cut the image out twice using both the black and magenta glitter vinyl.
Remove the excess vinyl (the negative pieces) using a Craft Vinyl Weeding Tool* or pick.
Remove all the hearts and flourishes from the black vinyl.
Remove the words from the magenta vinyl.
Use Vinyl Transfer Tape* to pick up and apply the words directly onto the piece of scrapbook paper. Gently rub over paper. Remove transfer tape.
You can re-use the transfer tape to pick up the hearts and flourishes.
Carefully line up the hearts and flourish over the words. Remove transfer tape.
Add finished sign into frame and enjoy.

Tip: If you’re good, you can carefully pick up the words from the magenta glitter vinyl and use it on a separate project. Like the “Hug” cup down below.

From the 1950’s Musical “Guys and Dolls”…Sang by Doris Day

I love you a bushel and a peck
A bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck
A hug around the neck and a barrel and a heap
A barrel and a heap and I’m talkin’ in my sleep

About you, about you
‘Cause I love you a bushel and a peck
You bet your purdy neck I do
A doodle oodle ooh doo
A doodle oodle oodle ooh doo

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Personalize your Christmas Stocking with Joy

December 17, 2018December 11, 2018Leave a comment

Taking a simple stocking from plain to personality is easy with Joy embroidered letters…

I picked up a simple linen stocking at my local craft store.

It was nice enough, but it needed some personality.

I decided to embellish the stocking with Joy iron-on letters, ribbons and trim.

Here’s what I used on my stocking: (*amazon affiliate link)

Directions:

Depending on the fabric and lining content of your stocking, you can either iron on the letters or glue them onto the stocking with craft glue.
Make a simple bow by folding the ribbon over and tying the center tight with the twine.
Add a jingle bell and a small piece of pine craft stem to the center of the bow and tie again with the twine.
Add button to both ends of the twine and tie to the center of the bow.
Trim the ends of the bow.
I switched out the plain wood button on the center of the button for one that better fits my style.
Glue trim and bow onto the front of the stocking with craft glue.
Embellish with a Christmas pin.
Add presents or greenery and berries to the inside of the stocking.

You could hang that stocking from the mantel or….

Doesn’t it make a great addition in the center of my Christmas Wreath.

You can find Joy® iron-on, embroidered letters and number sheets in a variety of sizes, colors, and fonts at your local craft stores.

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Creating Holiday Tees with Personality

November 26, 2018February 9, 2023Leave a comment

Creating fun and funny personalized tees for the Holidays are a snap with the help of

Joy® Embroidered Iron-on Letters.

My grandsons are good sports and will usually let me take their pictures for my projects.

We took this picture the day before Halloween. They weren’t really into Christmas pictures.

In the picture, Nicholas is giving me his best “grinchy” face.

His mom said his shirt should read “Grandma made me do it”.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

A variety of Joy Iron Embroidered Letters* in different sizes, fonts and colors
Plain T Shirts*
Iron

Directions:

Wash t-shirt to remove any residue or sizing.
Set iron to cotton setting or follow garment care label.
Remove letters from sheet.
Position letters with shiny side down.
Cover letters with a fine cloth.
With firm pressure iron cloth over the letters for 25 seconds.
Turn t-shirt inside out and iron the back of the letters for 25 seconds.
Allow to cool for one minute before handling.

You can find a wide selection of Joy® embroidered iron-on letters and alphabet sheets in different sizes at your local craft stores.

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Holiday Candy Bar and Fillin Station

November 21, 2018November 27, 2018Leave a comment

Create a Holiday Candy Bar for your next Party or Get-together.

Both kids and adults alike will get a kick out of coming up and sneaking a few pieces of candy.

To get the party started you’ll need at least one set of Deflecto Interlocking Tilt Bins*

and a variety of yummy holiday candy.

The bins can be stacked, attached side by side or used individually.

Make it into a “Holiday Fillin Station” with Clear Candy Tubes* for your guests to fill.

Just add ribbon, twine and tags and let your guests create the perfect party favor.

You can purchase the Deflecto Interlocking Tilt Bins* I used for the Holiday Candy Bar

in a set of 4 interlocking bins, available at Michael’s or on Amazon.

Deflecto Interlocking Tilt Bins* (*affiliate link)

But don’t stop there…

Make sure to check out all the other great tilt bins and storage options available from

Deflecto Craft Solutions and create your own perfect storage.

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Simple Vintage Christmas Cards

November 19, 2018November 19, 2018Leave a comment

Simple Vintage Christmas Cards

Last week-end at my annual Holiday Workshop we made several Christmas cards using the

“Simple Vintage Christmas” Collection from Simple Stories.

I’m a big fan of vintage Santa’s and fell in love with this collection.

It was so much fun to work with.

I was able to keep the cards fairly simple with only a few embellishments and ribbons

because the images were so beautiful.

I picked up the cute snowflake embellishments at Hobby Lobby.

This one I made into a gift card holder.

Simple Vintage Christmas is a great Holiday Collection.

Simple Stories Simple Vintage Christmas Collection Kit*

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Sew Simple Fall Welcome Banner

November 7, 2018October 30, 2018Leave a comment

Sew Simple Fall Welcome Banner…

Welcome your guests all season long with this easy to make Fall Welcome Banner.

To make the Fall Welcome Banner you’ll need:

Two pieces of 8″ x 12″ plaid flannel
JoyⓇ Gold Iron-on Embroidered Letters
Felt: Cream, Green and Tan
Beacon Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive*
Various Trims and Buttons
Sewing Machine
Iron
Bamboo Skewer

Directions:

Cut simple pumpkin shape out of cream felt. You can find several simple pumpkin images online that you can trace onto the felt.
Cut a pumpkin stem from tan felt and leaves from green felt.
Glue shapes and trim onto flannel with fabric glue*.

- Top stitch around pumpkin and trims on flannel using the sewing machine.

- Place second piece of flannel over the decorated piece and sew together leaving space for turning the right side out. Sew banner closed.
- Set iron to cotton setting, approx. 350°.
- Iron banner to flatten.
- Position letters with shiny side down onto flannel.
- Cover letters with a clean soft cloths, with a firm pressure iron cloth over letters for 25 seconds.
- Turn flannel over and iron the back of the letters for 25 seconds.
- Create a small pocket by folding and sewing down top of banner.
- Insert a bamboo skewer or small wood dowel on top of banner for hanging.

Joy® iron-on, embroidered letters and number sheets are available in a variety of sizes, colors, and fonts at your local craft stores.

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Jillibean Soup and Xyron-Siblings Layout

November 5, 2018November 5, 20184 Comments

Growing up with you is one of my favorite memories.

This is me with my crazy, wonderful siblings. (I’m right smack dab in the middle.)

The five of us have been through a lot together. Especially the last year.

I’m so glad we have each other to count on.

Even though we drive each other crazy from time to time, there’s a real closeness and love.

This picture was taken last August when the whole family got together for one last

picnic at our family home.

Home… A story of who we are. A collection of things we love.

That caption from the collection about brought a tear to my eye.

I’m a little nostalgic when it comes to home right now.

Down the hall in my family home was a very large collection of photos.

The pictures covered both sides of the hall walls. It was like a very big scrapbook.

No one was left out. (even if you didn’t like the picture)

A collection of everyone they loved.

For my Siblings Layout…here’s what I used: (*affiliate links)

The Brand NEW Garden Harvest Collection Pack (November 1st)
Xyron 3″ Sticker Maker*
Xyron Mega Runner*
Electronic Die Cutting Machine*
Black and White Glitter Vinyl

When you have a lot of little pieces to stick onto a layout I like to use a combination

of my Xyron 3″ Sticker Maker* and my Xyron Mega Runner*.

The Xyron Sticker Maker is real easy to use. Just place the paper, design side up, into the end of the sticker maker and pull the paper through. Rub the protective covering and peel back to expose sticker.

This week the Xyron and Jillibean Soup Design Teams have joined forces for one amazing blog hop. Make sure to join us each day on Facebook for awesome inspiration and a chance to win some cool prizes on both pages. (make sure to visit both!)

Xyron Facebook Page
Jillibean Soup Facebook Page

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Xyron Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

*Disclosure: This blog uses 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!

DIY Christmas Blocks from Wood Scraps

November 1, 2018November 21, 20183 Comments

Quick and Easy Christmas Decorations using Wood Scraps, Vinyl and Stencils.

Got any old wood scraps lying around?

My Dad used to keep a box of old wood scraps for the kids to build and play with.

I grabbed a few of the worn out blocks for my holiday projects.

To make the Holiday Blocks…

Paint one of the blocks grey with DecoArt Vintage Effect Wash* and the other block paint using DecoArt Americana Chalkboard Paint*. (*affiliate link)

Using a Silhouette Cameo 3* and Red Glossy Vinyl, I cut out the word “Believe”.
Remove the excess vinyl (the negative pieces) using a Craft Vinyl Weeding Tool* or pick.

Use Vinyl Transfer Tape* to pick up and apply the word directly onto the block of wood.
Rub over the letters using a vinyl scraper tool to remove bubbles and help the vinyl cling to the wood surface better.
Remove transfer tape.

Tie a simple ribbon around holiday berries and glue it to the top of the painted wood block using a quick dry glue*.
I placed the block onto an old vintage metal base scrounged and saved from my Dad’s garage. (I love reusing cool old vintage junk.)
The Stag and Merry Christmas images were also created using my Silhouette Cameo and applied the same way as the Believe block.)

really simple Holiday Décor.

StyleTechCraft Christmas Colors Bundle on Amazon*

If you don’t have access to an electronic die cutter you might want to try a little DIY stenciling.

The “Believe” wood block was painted with red acrylic paint and stenciled using the Believe stencil from DecoArts and a stencil brush*

Another quick and easy Holiday DIY.

Need Stencils? I have several DecoArts Stencils in my Etsy Shop.

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Creating A Miniature “Christmas Magic” Room with Graphic 45 and Xyron

October 24, 2018September 3, 20207 Comments

How to Create A Miniature Christmas Room…

Graphic 45 Christmas Magic…Decorating the tree.

I knew as soon as I started working with Xyron that one day I would make a miniature room.

When I got the opportunity to work with Graphic 45’s “Christmas Magic” Collection,

I knew the time had come. (Graphic 45 and Xyron are the perfect combination.)

Here’s What I used to make my Miniature Christmas Magic Room: (*affiliate link)

Graphic 45 Christmas Magic Paper Pad*
Xyron Creative Station*
Xyron Acid-Free Permanent Adhesive Refill Cartridge for the 9-Inch Creative Station*
Chipboard
Craft Glue*
Bottle Brush Trees*
Mini Plain Wood Dollhouse Furniture*
Red, White and Brown Craft Paint and paintbrush
“Vintage Photo” Distress Ink Pad*
Ink Blending Tool*
Miniature Frames, Christmas Ornaments and pewter miniatures.
Cream Baubles Beads*
Evergreen Craft Stems*
Craft Knife
Cutting Mat
Sanding Block

How to make a miniature Christmas Magic Room…

My Christmas Room is 7 1/2″ wide, 7 1/2″ tall and 5 1/2″ deep. I used 5 3/4″ x 7 1/2″ chipboard pieces. (that’s what I had on hand) You could use a 7 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ piece of chipboard for the back wall instead of piecing it together like I did.

I cut paper for my walls into 3 3/4″ strips.
I cut a small strip of paper for my decorative border.
I ran each of my strips through the Xyron Creative Station*.
Adhere paper to the chipboard.

The Creative Station is perfect for projects like this. I wanted complete adhesive coverage on every corner and edge of the paper. (No wrinkles, no bubbles, easy to use.)

I cut my paper slightly wider than I need so I can trim the edges with a craft knife.
Gently sand edges with a extra fine sanding block for the perfect edge.

Ink the edges of the chipboard with “Vintage Photo” Distress Ink Pad* using a Ink Blending Tool*.

Glue the walls together using a good craft glue. I used wood boxes to hold my wall up while the glue dried. (If you have a better idea I’d love to hear it.)

I covered the back of my room with coordinating paper and added small strips of paper on the back corners for added support.

I made a small fireplace out of chipboard. (I needed a place to hang my stocking)
Paint the fireplace with white paint. Give it a vintage feel by rubbing a little ink on the edges.

I purchased inexpensive unfinished doll furniture at the Dollar Tree* and painted it red.
For a vintage look add ink to the edges of the furniture.

I used stickers from the collection kit to make little framed art.

I made a small little crate to hold my “ornaments” out of chipboard and painted it brown. I added a small “tis the season” sticker on the front.

I created a small picture using a sticker and chipboard and a small felt stocking to add to the mantel.

I have spent way to much time rearranging the furniture and playing with it.

It was a real labor of love. (and I loved every minute of it)

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