Handmade Holiday: Sew Simple Snowflake Pillow

November 7, 2014August 6, 20211 Comment

One of my favorite things to do during the holidays (besides eating Christmas cookies)

is to make things to decorate my home. My snowflake pillow is a simple sewing project

that makes a warm and cozy winter accent.

You can leave this pillow out long after the holidays are over.

For my Snowflake Pillow I used: (*affiliate link)

Two 13″ x 13″ pieces of Premium Grey Felt
9″ x 12″ Cream Felt
Red Buttons
Fairfield Poly-Fil Premium Polyester Fiber, White, 1 Bag, 12-Ounce*
Felt Snowflakes
Beacon Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive, 4-Ounce*
Sewing Machine

Directions:

Cut a 4″ x 12″ wavy piece from the cream felt.
Add a small amount of Fabri Tac Glue on the back of the cream felt to keep it in place before sewing. Place that piece 1/2″ up from the bottom of the grey 13″ piece of felt.
Glue Snowflakes in place. Hand sew the red buttons in the center.
Machine sew around outer edges of the large cream piece.
Machine sew between each of the snowflake arms.
Turn felt pieces right sides together and sew with a 1/2″ seam allowance.
Leave a 3″ opening at the bottom to add fiberfill.
Turn pillow back around and stuff with fiberfill.
Hand sew the pillow closed.

FYI…You can find die cut snowflakes in my Etsy Shop.

Thanks to the generous folks at Fairfield World for supplying the Poly-Fil.

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A is for Alex

July 29, 2014June 2, 20171 Comment

I recently got the privilege of attending my sweet nephew Alex’s first birthday.

Since the party was a Robot theme…

I decided to make a Mini Robot out of Smoothfoam to decorate his present.

Supplies Used for make the robot: (*affiliate link)

2″ x 4″ x 8″ Smoothfoam block
Hot Wire Foam Cutter*
Silver Paint Pen*
Craft glue
Letter stickers
Googly eyes
Pearl-head straight pins
Bamboo skewer

Trim out 6 pieces from the Smoothfoam block with the wire cutter as shown for a body, head, arms and feet. Paint all pieces silver and let dry.
Paint a wood skewer silver and cut into two pieces for the legs. Insert between the body and feet with a few drops of glue to secure.
Glue the head and arms to the body.
Adhere the eyes to the head, and a letter sticker for the child’s first name to the body. Place the letter “I” sideways on the head to create the robot’s mouth.
Push two pearl-head pins into the top of the head for antennae, each secured with a drop of glue.

My little Robot stands approx. 4″ tall.

This project was created for and sponsored by Smoothfoam.

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Make Wedding Place Settings with Smoothfoam

June 16, 2014February 9, 2023Leave a comment

The Bride and Groom Place setting is a cute way to identify where the bride and groom will sit for dinner!

To make the Bride and Groom Place Settings you’ll need… (*affiliate link)

4″ Smoothfoam ball
Smoothfoam sheet (any size)
Stick ‘n Carve*
Hot Wire Foam Cutter*
Sandpaper, paint brush
Craft paints – black and white
Mod Podge Gloss Finish*
Stickles Glitter Glue, Diamond*
2 wood dowels
Gold Paint Marker*
“Story of Us” stickers

Draw, trace or print the outlines of a dress and bow tie on to the transfer paper, then stick the paper to a sheet of Smoothfoam.
Cut out the images with the foam cutter, through the transfer paper.
Remove the transfer paper and sand the edges of the foam as needed. Paint the bow tie black and paint the dress white.
Cut the Smoothfoam ball in half then paint one half black and paint the other half white.
After the paint is dry, coat each piece with Mod Podge (gloss finish).
Embellish the surface of the dress and ball with glitter glue for extra sparkle.
Cut each dowel to the appropriate size so the markers are the same height as shown. Paint the dowels with a gold paint pen and insert into the foam, connecting each piece to its base.
Embellish each marker with stickers and bling.

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Catching the Sun with Alcohol Inks

June 9, 2014April 5, 20201 Comment

Now that schools out and everyone’s looking for new things to do.

How about making a Sun Catcher with the kids?

I started out with a 4″ clear acrylic circle from Clear Scraps.
After removing the thin protective film off both sides of the circle,I drew a simple picture on the circle using a black paint pen. You could also use a black permanent marker.
Next, turn the circle over and on the reverse side of the circle color the image with Alcohol Inks. You can’t tell by this picture, but for added detail, I edged the circle with a Silver paint pen.

This is something even the younger kids can enjoy. (I recommend ages 3-100)

This project was created for and sponsored by Clear Scraps.

Quick & Easy Washi Tape Vase

June 2, 2014October 9, 20151 Comment

Today’s the first Monday of the month time for the Designer Craft Connection Blog Hop.

The Theme this month is Handmade Gift Ideas. (don’t forget to hop)

My project today is a fun, quick & easy project that you can make in minutes.

This would make a great last minute gift.

I started with a narrow glass bottle that has a fairly long straight section.

Wrap the bottle with Washi Tape. Choose two patterns or more.

Having a straight section is important to getting the washi tape on evenly.

You can smooth out any wrinkles in the tape with your thumb nail or a bone folder.

I added a little more detail around the neck of the bottle with some ribbon and a button.

I picked up the ribbon this Spring at The Paper Source in Indianapolis. (I’ll be hoarding this)

I glued the button onto a Memo Pin* from Tim Holtz and stuck into the ribbon.

Grab a flower from the garden and your ready to go. It really is that easy.

Just a note in case you’re wondering:

The tape on the vase, just like the flower won’t last for ever. It’s just pretty.

*Disclosure: I am a Amazon Affiliate.

Quick and Easy Washi Tape Mother’s Day Card

May 7, 2014May 6, 2020Leave a comment

Mothers Day is just a few days away. Your Mom is expecting a special handmade card.

Here’s a Quick and Easy Mother’s Day card that you can make in minutes.

First, I’m assuming like any good paper crafter, you have washi tape on hand.

If not, there’s still time to run out and get some. (visit your local scrapbook store)

Here’s what you need to do:

Using your computer, print your Mother’s Day greeting on a piece of white cardstock. Make sure it prints approx. half way down the page.
Cut the white cardstock 1/4″ smaller than the size you want your card to be.
Then tear the washi tape into strips and alternate onto the white cardstock.
Adhere it to a cut and folded coordinating colored card that is 1/4″ larger than the white cardstock.

(My finished card is 4 1/2″ x 5″)

Voila! Now run out and get her a bouquet of fresh flowers from the grocery store and your done.

To my kids:

If you are reading this post, the supplies are on my desk.

Help yourself.

Love, Mom

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Wedding Wish Tree Tag

April 16, 2014June 20, 2017Leave a comment

An old tradition that has been gaining popularity with brides is the Wedding Wish Tree.

The Wish Tree is a Dutch Wedding custom where the guests are given a piece of paper, either shaped like a leaf or tag made of cardstock. When the guests arrive at the reception, they write their wishes to the happy couple and then hang them on the tree using ribbon, clips or string.

The Wish Tree will make a attractive centerpiece and a great statement to wow your guests. It can also be used as an alternative to a traditional guest book. Can’t you just see branches painted white with twinkle lights full of wonderful wishes.

Casual, Elegant, Rustic or Baubles and Beads. Individualize your tree, the possibilities are endless. While Wedding sites on the internet suggest that Manzanita branches are the best to use, for those more creative souls, let your imagination run wild. The style is up you.

Why stop at weddings? The Wish Tree could be used for any special occasion.

Marvy Uchida

Clever Lever Extra Jumbo Scalloped Circle Punch
Clever Lever Extra Jumbo Scalloped Heart Punch
Clever Lever Extra Giga Merchandise Tag Punch

Additional Supplies: (*affiliate link)

Tea Rose Ink (Clearsnap Inc.)
Distress Ink Pad, Peeled Paint*
Ink Blending Tool*
Mini Misters*
Piercing Tool*
Decorative Scrapbook Paper
Cream cardstock
Small brad, twine, small adhesive pearls
1/8″ Hole Punch*
Computer generated greeting

Instructions

Making the flower is easy.

Punch six cream scallop circles.
Using a ink applicator, ink the edge of each scallop circle with the Tea Rose ink.
Mist the circles with water, allowing ink to run.
Stack all the circles together and pierce a hole the the center of all circles. Attach circles with small brad.
Starting with the top circle, carefully scrunch the circle to the center. One by one, continue scrunching the circles until you have a small paper wad.
Gently unfold the circles to start forming the flower.
For extra color, apply a little more ink to the tip of the flower. This can be done while the flower is still damp or wait until it has dried. Allow flower to dry.
Punch two cream scalloped hearts.
Ink hearts with Peeled Paint Distress Ink.
Mist hearts and scrunch in your hand. Carefully unfold.
Glue dried leaf underneath the flower. Another alternative for the leaf is to pinch the two rounded ends of the heart using the pointed end as the tip of the leaf.