Upcycling an Old Painted Canvas

April 11, 2023April 11, 20231 Comment

Upcycling an Old Painted Canvas is a satisfying Trash to Treasure Project.

Turn an unused/unwanted canvas into an easy DIY.

Upcycling an Old Painted Canvas

Several years ago, I got the opportunity to try Splatter Painting at a Trade Show.

As fun and exhilarating (and messy) as it was, abstract art is not my style.

While I would never typically do this with a painting,

this just-for-fun painting left me with no guilt. (splatter painting post here)

I have been using Lang Wall Calendars for years.

And every year, at the end of the year, I have a hard time throwing them away.

I combined the frame under the canvas with the calendar page

for some inexpensive framed art.

Reusing items around the house in new ways is fun for me.

I don’t have to get rid of things I love, and It’s a new way to enjoy them.

And if I change my mind, which I often do, I can always upcycle it again.

It’s super easy to do.

Upcycling an Old Painted Canvas

Here’s what I used: (*affiliate links)

*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!

Upcycling an Old Painted Canvas

Use a small flat head screwdriver* to remove the staples from the back of the canvas.
FYI…Some frames will come with staples in the corner to hold them together instead of glue.
In that case, you have a decision to make. But because I wasn’t attached to the painting, I had nothing to lose.
Give the frame a light sanding with a sanding block*.

Upcycling an Old Painted Canvas

Paint or stain the wood to match your decor.
Rub the finished frame with a clear wax using a soft, clean rag.

Upcycling an Old Painted Canvas

Cut the calendar page a little larger than the inside of the frame.
To give the picture more stability and a finished look, I adhered it to a piece of chipboard before gluing it onto the back of the frame.
Glue the picture inside the frame using a strong adhesive. I like using Rapid Fuse Adhesive*. It is a quick-setting glue and very strong. It works well with paper.

Upcycling an Old Painted Canvas

I put my “New” framed print on my mantel with a couple of old pots for a fun, fresh Spring look.

Let the Easter Egg Hunt Begin

March 28, 20232 Comments

DIY Easter Egg Hunt Sign using StyleTechCraft Glossy Vinyl

Whether you are hosting a super large gathering or a small hunt for three wild

and crazy boys, the “The Hunt Is On” Easter Egg Sign is a fun way to let the fun begin.

For this project, I’ve combined my love of Dollar Tree Finds and my favorite StyletechCraft* vinyl.

DIY Easter Egg Hunt Sign using StyleTechCraft Glossy Vinyl

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Farmhouse Chalkboard Sign w/Stake*
StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl: Tiff Blue, Coral, Olive, and White*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tool Kit*
Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*
“The Hunt is On” SVG File from The Silhouette Store

DIY Easter Egg Hunt Sign using StyleTechCraft Glossy Vinyl

Directions:

Remove the twine hanger from the back of the sign.

The Hunt is One SVG File from The Silhouette Store

Using the “The Hunt is On” SVG file from The Silhouette Store and my Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*, I cut the design using StyleTech Craft Glossy Vinyl.
After cutting, remove the excess vinyl using a Vinyl Weeding Tool*.

DIY Easter Egg Hunt Sign using StyleTechCraft Glossy Vinyl

I applied the background vinyl first.
Lay the transfer paper over the words.
Rub over the transfer paper with a vinyl scraper tool and lift the design from the white paper backing.
Lay the transfer paper onto the sign and rub over the design. Remove the transfer paper.
Line up the colored eggs one at a time over the background design.

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

DIY Easter Egg Hunt Sign using StyleTechCraft Glossy Vinyl

Apply the word “Hunt” over the vinyl eggs.

DIY Easter Egg Hunt Sign using StyleTechCraft Glossy Vinyl

Even if you’re not having an Easter Egg Hunt, the sign makes a cute centerpiece/decoration.

I’m off to fill some eggs. Happy Easter!

“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.

Simple Embossed Greeting Cards

March 14, 20232 Comments

Embossed Greeting Cards

Simple but Extraordinary Embossed Greeting Cards.

If you haven’t noticed, I love making cards.

Even though I’m mainly a “Clean and Simple” cardmaker,

I do enjoy adding a little texture from time to time.

Texture adds dimension.

And there’s no better way to add texture than to use an Sizzix Embossing Folder by Eileen Hull.

Embossed Greeting Cards

Embossed Birthday Card

Eileen’s New 3D Tablecloth Embossing Folder* creates an elegant textured background

for this Simple Birthday Card. The words “Happy Birthday were die-cut using

Eileen’s New Alphanumeric Die* and Ultra Metallic Gold Adhesive Craft Vinyl*

from StyleTechCraft.

Embossed Greeting Cards

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Embossed Greeting Cards

For this simple Birthday Card, I used the Woven Leather Embossing Folder*.

To use an embossing folder, place a piece of paper inside the folder.
Place the embossing folder into the Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*. You’ll need to adjust the layers on the plate for the thickness of the folder. Crank the handle to run the embossing folder through the machine.
Open the folder for a beautifully embossed piece of paper.

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Embossed Greeting Cards

I got my Sewing Machine* out for the next two cards.

I’ve wanted to make a quilt card for a while.

A quilt card is a great way to use up small scraps of paper.

Materials Used on the Quilt Cards: (*affiliate links)

Embossed Greeting Cards

Quilt Card Directions:

I put my paper through a Xyron 3″ Disposable Sticker Maker* to make the paper into sticker paper.
Cut them into 1″ squares. I laid the squares out first to play with the quilt pattern.
To make a 4″ square quilt, cut a 4″ base to lay the squares on.
Stick the squares onto the base and trim if necessary to even up the edges.
Sew in between the squares using a sewing machine.
Adhere the quilt onto paper layers and a 5″ x 5″ card.

Embossed Greeting Cards

This pink quilt card is one of my new favorites.

It reminds me of an old quilt I used to have on my bed.

It’s soft, sweet, and feminine.

It makes me want to curl up with a good book on a lazy day.

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.

DIY Spring Bunny Door Hanger

March 3, 2023Leave a comment

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger

How to Make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with Acrylic Paint and StyleTechCraft Vinyl.

I love changing out my decorations with the seasons.

For Spring this year, I decided I needed a new bunny.

This cute little bunny door hanger makes me smile every time I see him.

Dollar Tree* always seems to have the perfect wood cut out for me to use.

And when it only costs $1.25, it’s affordable too.

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

Materials Used to Make Bunny Door Hanger: (*affiliate links)

Crafter’s Square 11″ Wood Bunny Shape*
StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl: Salmon, Sea Glass, Olive, Medium Gray, Silver*
StyleTechCraft Matte Removable Vinyl*
Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tool Kit*
Flower Corner, and Easter Bunny Face SVG Files from The Silhouette Store
DecoArt Acrylic Paint: Bleached Sand*, Foliage Green*, Blue Haven*
Plaid Folk Art Acrylic Paint: 2485 Seashell Pink*
Wood Beads*
Twine*

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

How to make The Spring Bunny Door Hanger:

The bunny was a little too gray for my taste, so I warmed up the color by painting it with DecoArt Bleached Sand Acrylic Paint*.

How to Make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with Acrylic Paint and StyleTechCraft Vinyl-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 9785

My project was inspired by a Large Floral Rabbit Decoration that I saw at Michael’s Craft Store. I liked the look of the painted flowers on the rabbit. But since my hand-painting skills are not that good, a floral stencil would have to do.

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

I created a stencil using StyleTechCraft Matte Removable Vinyl*, my Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*, and the “Flower Corner” SVG file from The Silhouette Store.
I removed all the details inside the cut image with a vinyl craft pick tool. I left only the background.
Paint inside the background using acrylic paint.
I used the same cut stencil for both sides.

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

Next came the fun part. I cut all the pieces of the bunny using StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl*, the Easter Bunny Face SVG file (from the Silhouette Store), and my Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*.

“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.

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

After cutting all the pieces, I removed the excess vinyl from around the images using a Vinyl Weeding Tool*.
To transfer the vinyl, lay the Vinyl Transfer Tape* over the image.
Rub over the Vinyl Transfer Tape* with a vinyl scraper tool and lift the image from the white paper backing.

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

For the florals, line up the vinyl over the painted area.
Gently rub over the transfer tape with the scraper tool.
Remove the transfer tape.

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

To create the handle, paint several wood beads with the same acrylic paint as the flowers.
String the beads onto a piece of natural twine*.
An Easy DIY Tip: Dip the end of the twine into craft glue. Twirl the fibers with your fingers tips to make the strands tight. Once the glue dries, it’s easy to add the beads.

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

I rubbed a little pink paint onto the face before adding the whiskers.

How to make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with a Dollar Tree Bunny, Acrylic Paint, and StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl.

I added adhesive rhinestones to the inside of the smaller flowers.
A Hello Spring Greeting finishes off the door hanger.

How to Make a Spring Bunny Door Hanger with Acrylic Paint and StyleTechCraft Vinyl-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 9894

I decided to add the Bunny Door Hanger to the inside of my Boxwood Wreath.

I think it looks cute hanging on my front door.

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

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.

I Love You more than Donuts.

February 13, 2023February 13, 20231 Comment

I Love You More than Donuts Card

“I Love You More than Donuts” Valentine’s Day Card.

As I mentioned in my last post, my husband and I aren’t that gushy romantic couple.

This card is the Valentine’s Day card that I made for him.

I Love You More than Donuts Card

He really is a sweetie…

In the early years of our marriage, my husband would buy me a donut every weekend morning.

It was one of the sweet little things he would do for me.

That lasted until I told him I couldn’t eat another donut. (I know, I’m an ungrateful wife.)

But recently, my husband has been on a donut kick again.

And sometimes, if I ask nicely, he’ll buy one for me.

So technically, this should have been his Valentine’s card to me. (I hope!)

Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone!

I Love You More than Donuts Card

Here’s What I Used to make the Donuts Valentine’s Card: (*affiliate links)

StyleTechCraft Adhesive Glossy Craft Vinyl: Red, White, Gray, Pink, and Tan*
Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tool Kit*
I Love You More Than Donuts SVG file (the Silhouette Store)

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

*Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. 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!

Love Notes Tag Album

February 5, 2023February 4, 20231 Comment

Love Notes Tag Album

Creating a Love Notes Tag Album for Valentine’s Day.

My husband and I are not particularly gushy or romantic people.

But we have, on a rare occasion, left a love note or two.

One year for Valentine’s Day, he declared he would write me a love letter

for each day of the week. I think he made it to day #3.

Love Notes Tag Album for Valentine's Day

For Valentine’s Day this year…

I thought I would pull out my Valentine’s Stash and create a small Love Notes

Tag Album using the Sizzix Library Pocket Die by Eileen Hull*.

I think I need to “Craft My Stash” more often.

It’s amazing the misc. things I found in my Valentine’s drawer and how well

they all went together.

Love Notes Tag Album for Valentine's Day

Materials Used for the Love Notes Tag Album: (*affiliate links)

Miscellaneous Valentine’s Day Themed Scrapbook Paper and Stickers
Sizzix Library Pocket Die by Eileen Hull*
Sizzix Thinlets Tile Alphanumeric Die by Eileen Hull*
Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine*
Xyron 3″ Disposable Sticker Maker*
Xyron Tape Runner*
3D Foam Mounting Squares*
DecoColor Chisel Point Gold Leaf Pen*
Tim Holtz ¾” Mini Book Rings*
Red Striped Ribbon* and Red and White Twine*

Love Notes Tag Album for Valentine's Day

To create the Mini Tag Album:

I used the Library Pocket Die* and a variety of double-sided paper to create several pocket pages.
I decorated the pockets with Valentine stickers, ephemera, and hearts.
On the front cover, I used a library pocket cut from red cardstock and two from scrapbook paper. I cut off the pocket portion of each one to make them into tags. For quick assembly, I used a Xyron 3″ Disposable Sticker Maker* to add adhesive to the back of the scrapbook paper tags. I adhered the scrapbook paper to the front and back of the cardstock tag. I created a second layered tag for the back cover.
I added a gold edge to the sides of the front and back cover using a DecoColor Chisel Point Gold Leaf Pen*.
I created letter stickers using the inside letters of the Tile Alphanumeric Die, and white cardstock ran through the Xyron Sticker Maker.

Love Notes Tag Album for Valentine's Day

The Mini Tag Album is bound together using a ¾” Mini Book Ring*.
The little Valentine’s coupons are from a very old “Authentique Papers” scrapbooking paper.

Love Notes Tag Album for Valentine's Day

To finish my album, I might add a few sweet love notes.
And I may even fill out those Valentine’s Day coupons.

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.

You Warm My Heart Valentine’s Day Mug

January 29, 2023January 28, 2023Leave a comment

You warm my heart mug

How to make a “You Warm my Heart” Valentine’s Day Mug.

Some girls may want roses and expensive gifts for Valentine’s Day.

Not this girl. Give me something thoughtful and sweet, and I’ll be happy.

(Oh, and a little chocolate never hurts.)

How to make a "You warm my heart" mug using StyleTechCraft Vinyl.

While shopping at my local Dollar Tree…

I found this simple red and white mug*; I was drawn to its color because it is more barn red than fire engine red.

I decided to make a fun Valentine’s mug using my favorite StyleTechCraft Adhesive Vinyl.

Did you know, Dollar Tree* has a lot of glass and ceramic items that are perfect for adding vinyl?

You warm my heart mug

For my Valentine’s Mug I Used: (*affiliate links)

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

How to make a "You warm my heart" mug using StyleTechCraft Vinyl.

To make the Valentine’s Mug:

I used an inexpensive red mug found at Dollar Tree*.
Prep the surface of the mug with rubbing alcohol to remove any oils.
I used the Silhouette Store “ink-free” font and the Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine* to cut the words.
I used StyleTechCraft Silver Luster Vinyl* for the words and StyleTechCraft Rose Gold Craft Vinyl* for the hearts.
After cutting, remove the excess vinyl using a Vinyl Weeding Tool*.
Lay the transfer paper over the words.
Rub over the transfer paper with a vinyl scraper tool and lift the words from the white paper backing.

How to make a "You warm my heart" mug using StyleTechCraft Vinyl.

Lay the transfer paper onto the mug. Since it has a curved surface, start from the center of the words and rub one side at a time using a vinyl scraper tool. The tool allows you to smooth the image and eliminate air bubbles.
Remove Vinyl Transfer Tape*.
Line up hearts over the words and apply the vinyl hearts onto the mug.

Allow the vinyl to cure on the mug for four days before use. (Hand Wash Only)

How to make a "You warm my heart" mug using StyleTechCraft Vinyl.

For a Special Valentine Gift Box

Add a package of heart marshmallows (I found at Target), chocolates, and a box of Hot Cocoa Mix

for a sweet and thoughtful Valentine’s Gift.

“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.

How to make Plaid Shaker Heart Ornaments for Valentine’s Day

January 24, 20231 Comment

DIY Plaid Shaker Hearts