The adventure continues with Nick and Warren and the Orange Art Box for May.
May’s Orange Art Box is all about birds, birdhouses and feathers.
As you can tell by the silly video below that the boys enjoyed themselves.
The Orange Art Box is a subscription art box for kids.
Enjoy the boy’s silly video.
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Make a simple gift personal by adding a little “Joy” to your gift with iron-on embroidered letters.
You will need:
Directions:
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Just because it’s in the Garage doesn’t meant it can’t have a little style.
After watching every episode of Tidying Up and a few episodes of Hoarders,
I’ve got the urge to organize everything.
I’ve been going through the house bit by bit (not quite the Marie Kondo way).
It’s going to take some time.
There are so many storage options out there.
When it comes to organizing all the bits and pieces out in the garage,
I’m a fan of Deflecto’s Tilt Bin Storage.
For this project I decided to add a little personalization using StyletechCrafts polished metal
adhesive vinyl and Interlocking Tilt Bins*
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For a little masculine style…
I measured and cut the black polished metal vinyl* to add to the top of the bins.
I did the same with silver polished metal vinyl* to the sides of the bins.
Using my Silhouette Cameo Wireless Cutting Machine*
I cut the frames, words and background.
Using Vinyl Transfer Tape* I applied the silver frames onto the black background.
(I created the black background by cutting a slightly bigger frame and using the inside.)
The bins are interlocking and stackable.
Great for little storage needs in the garage, craft room, nursery, kitchen and even the kid’s room.
Wherever you need a little extra storage.
The nice thing about the interlocking tilt bins* is that you can use just one or use several.
You can also hang them on the wall or use them with a mounting bar*.
I love adding a little personalization to everyday items.
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You can now find the full line of StyletechCraft online at ATSM.
Looking for something to keep the kids busy this summer and end the “I’m bored”.
I was recently introduced to the Orange Art Box which is an Art Subscription Box for Kids.
As you might know…I love doing crafts with my grandsons
and because the box is geared for kids ages 5-12, it was right up our alley.
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I was so impressed with the concept that I’ve agreed to do a monthly post with the boys for the
next few months using the products we receive in each month’s kit.
With Summer Vacation around the corner, it’s a perfect activity to keep the boys busy.
What’s inside the Orange Art Box?
A collection of projects every month to inspire your artist.
Every Orange Art Box is designed with a feature project and multiple smaller projects
for hours of fun!
The boys and I did a short video of them opening their Orange Art Boxes.
It was seriously like opening a Christmas Gift.
You may notice in the video that they were just a little bit excited.
The theme for April was Mosaics…the April Orange Art Box included a wooden box, a large bag of mosaics, mod podge, brush, book mark, door knob hanger, tissue paper squares, 6 color scented pen and a folder of ideas, tips, patterns and instructions.
Enough projects to keep them busy for quite a while.
The boys all-time favorite item was the six color “smelly” pen.
The first thing they wanted to do was work on their boxes.
It’s fun to see their creative minds at work.
I really think this will be a fun summer activity for the boys.
Nick’s Box with a combination of mosaics and decoupaged tissue paper.
Warren’s Box with a random artistic mosaic pattern.
If you are looking for something different for your kids to do this summer
you might want to look into the Orange Box Kit.
It’s available to purchase as a 1, 3, 6 or 12 month subscription.
Perfect gift for that budding artist.
May’s Orange Art Box which is all about birds, birdhouses and feathers.
Even when the kids are all grown up you’re never too old to have fun.
This year I’m trying something new.
After the Easter Egg Hunt with the little ones,
I plan on having another Easter Egg Hunt for the Big Kids and Grown Ups.
(We’re all just big kids at heart.)
For the Easter Egg Hunt…
I decided to whip up a few quick tags to go along with some of the prizes using my
Xyron Creative Station* and Xyron Mega Runner*
Photoplay Paper’s Easter Blessings Collection along with a few simple embellishments.
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When I want to make quick work of any project, I grab my Xyron Creative Station*.
Did you know that you can interchange the Xyron 9” Creative Station Permanent Adhesive
Refill*
Being able to use both sizes of cartridges with the Xyron Creative Station* 
when working on both big and medium sized projects.
Just lay your paper design side up onto the Xyron Creative Station*
the paper through the machine. As it moves through the Xyron Creative Station* it adds
adhesive to the back side of the paper. Easy to use and it doesn’t need electricity.
To make the tag…
I layered and trimmed the 3″ x 4″ element cards from the scrapbook paper and embellished it
with a thin strip of paper and prima flower*. Tie tag with a simple sheer ribbon onto the bag.
I added a few enamel dots from Waffleflower on the tag and a little “small talk” sticker from
Tim Holtz idea-ology.
With a little more candy for the plastic eggs and I’ll be ready for fun.
“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Xyron Makers Program I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.
in FaveCrafts 2019 Top Blogger Contest.
At Creativation, in January, I attended the FaveCrafts Blogger Event.
For attending the event we were eligible to enter a contest using products from the sponsors.
For the next 10 days you can vote on your favorite project.
This is where I need your help… I need all the votes I can get!
You can also see the complete instructions on how I created my project.
Please go to the Fave Craft Blogger Contest Link and Vote.
You can vote everyday (for the next 10 days if you want) on all your devices.
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Last year, going through my parents house, we found my mom’s old boards, brushes
and paints. We also found both of my grandmother’s paints and supplies as well.
In all those treasures my brother found this paint palette.
Old and Cool. Just my style.
This month the StyletechCraft Design Team was challenged to create an upcycled project
using vinyl. Because my paint palette is vintage (and special) and I like to change my mind,
I decided to use Matte Removable Vinyl*. (I’ll have the option to change it out.)
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to cut and create the words “Be Creative”.
With Grandma’s paint supplies, I found this calendar page from 1939
that she used for inspiration. (80 years ago, WOW!)
I’m currently in the process of turning my son’s old bedroom into a larger craft workshop.
I want to incorporate a little past into that space as well.
I want it to be a warm, inviting, eclectic space. (Kind of like me)
I think this palette will fit in just fine.
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You can now find the full line of StyletechCraft online at ATSM.
Let’s Go Fly a Kite…
I’m so happy that Spring is finally here.
I’m ready to celebrate Spring with beautiful sunny skies and just enough breeze to fly a kite.
If you’re not into flying kites, you could always make a fabric one to hang up on the wall.
Kite Wall Hanging (*affiliate link)
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How to make a Kite Wall Hanging:
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I love the sweet pastels of Graphic 45’s Garden Goddess Collection*, it just screams Spring.
So…after using the Garden Goddess paper pad on a special project (coming soon),
I decided to make a Mini Tag Album with the remaining paper.
When it comes to making Mini Albums I like using the Xyron Creative Station*
because you get complete coverage, no wrinkling, no bubbles!
And…your album stays together!!!
Products Used on the Shine Within Mini Tag Album: (*Amazon Affiliate Link)
and Craft Knife*
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How to make the Mini Tag Album (*amazon affiliate link)
crank the handle to run the paper through the machine. As it moves through the Xyron Creative Station it adds adhesive to the back side of the paper. Easy to use and it doesn’t need electricity.and a ink blending tool*. 
“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Xyron Makers Program I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.
I have used Mod Podge for years…
So, when Plaid gave me the opportunity to try out Mod Podge Ultra, I thought why not.
I always love trying something new.
What makes Mod Podge Ultra different?
America’s favorite decoupage medium is now available as a spray! Mod Podge Ultra is a super strong, non-toxic spray formula that works as all-in-one glue and sealer with a high adhesion level. Perfect for adding dimensional design embellishments to your projects. This versatile, water-based formula dries quickly and naturally self-levels, leaving no brush marks. It cleans up easily with soap and water and is available in both matte or gloss finishes.
For my Framed Rainbow Glitter Monogram I used: (*affiliate links)
Directions:
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With most glittered projects… if you touch the glittered area you leave a little bit of glitter everywhere you go. Once I sealed the glittered “S” the glitter does not rub off. How cool is that.
A special Thank You goes out to Plaid the makers of Mod Podge Ultra*
My project is part of a Blog Hop put on the Designer Crafts Connection Blog.
For more fun projects using Mod Podge Ultra and the list of participating blogs click here.
