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The Blue Album-Projects Revisited

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Do you have any UFOs lying around your crafting space?

This month the Eileen Hull Creative Team was challenged to

complete an unfinished project.  

This one was not as much as a UFO as it was revisiting old stuff.

The Blue Album uses the Sizzix Mini Album by Eileen Hull* 

and a very old scrapbook collection from K & Company.

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Does anyone remember K & Company?

I created project samples for them for 4 years.

That was 16 years ago.  

So, this paper collection is at least 16 years old.  

They were one of my favorite companies.  

(And this collection was almost too pretty to use.)

To create the mini album…

  • Add adhesive to the back of the scrapbook paper.  I like to use my Xyron Creative Station* to do that.  It adds a complete layer of adhesive with no bubbles or puckers.  
  • Adhere paper to both sides of a piece of matboard*.
  • Use the Mini Album Die* and the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine* to cut the album from the matboard*.  
  • Decorate the front of the album with stickers and frames.  
  • I also like to add a coordinating paper to the spine to give it visual interest.  

  • I created three small “signature books” using cardstock for the inside of the album.
  • I cut them approx. 1/4″ smaller than the book.  

  • I added them to the album by wrapping a heavy-duty upholstery thread several times around the spine.

  • On the ends of the thread, I added a large blue button.
  • The album measures 5″ x 5″ and is a great size for a small photo album or journal.  

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DIY Carrot Patch Spring Decoration

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Make this cute DIY Easter Carrot Decor craft project

and add a little whimsy to your spring home decor!

This project uses Dollar Tree craft supplies and StyleTechCraft vinyl

to make the cutest little U-Pick carrot patch.

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Directions:

  • Paint the Mini Crate* with brown acrylic paint.
  • To give the crate an aged look, dry brush the edges with black acrylic paint.  Wipe off any extra paint with a damp rag.
  • Seal the crate using Mod Podge Gloss*.  (This makes the crate look like it has been varnished.)
  • Cut a piece of foam to fit inside of the crate.  
  • Paint the foam with black acrylic paint.

  • Cut the carrots from the garland.

  • Poke holes into the foam that are large enough for the tips of the carrots to fit down into.
  • Hot glue the tips of the carrots in the holes.

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  • Continue adding the additional pieces of the sign.  (Did you know that the transfer tape is reusable?)

  • Add a couple strips of double-sided foam tape* to the back of the matboard.  
  • Adhere here it to the front of the mini crate.

This little U-Pick Carrot Patch is perfect for displaying on a mantel,

on styled shelves, or in a tiered tray.  There are so many ways to style it!

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Spring Mini Album (Scrapping My Stash)

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Scrapping My Stash

Do you have an enormous amount of saved paper scraps?

Do you have a problem throwing them away?

If you do, you may enjoy my Spring Mini Album.

It’s part junk journal and part bits and pieces.

During March Madness Basketball this past weekend,

I took the opportunity to play around in my studio.

The inspiration was a bag of paper scraps from the many

Spring Paper Collections I’ve saved.

With the excessive amount of paper I’ve collected and hoarded

over the years, I’m trying to use what I have.

The Spring Mini Album measures 5″ x 5″ and uses the

Sizzix Mini Album by Eileen Hull*.

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Inside the album, I created a “signature book” that I stitched

together using thin pink twine. I added it to the album by

wrapping the twine several times around the spine.

On the other side of the album,

I made a small waterfall album tied with a cream ribbon.

I made a small embellishment using a metal ring tag* and circles

cut from the scrapbook paper and attached it to the spine.

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Cute DIY Bunny Treat Container

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How to make a Cute Bunny Treat Container

With Spring and Easter around the corner, it’s time to start all things bunnies.

The Bunny Treat Container is a fun Dollar Tree* and StyletechCraft* Spring DIY.

When I stopped at Dollar Tree the other day to pick up a

Clear Plastic Craft Jar* to make an Easter Bunny Treat Container,

I saw these cute bunny backside embellishments.  

(I’m not sure what the correct description would be.)

I knew they would be great for my little Easter Bunny.

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  • Cut a pink circle and bunny ears for the top of the jar.  (The ears for the bunny came with the Bunny Face SVG file.) I used white cardstock for the bunny ears and pink vinyl for the inside.  You could also use felt to create the bunny ears. 
  • Adhere the bunny ears to the lid with Glue Dots* or hot glue.

  • Disassemble the “bunny backside” embellishment.
  • Adhere the feet under the front of the jar.

  • Use Glue Dots* to adhere the tail to the back of the jar.

  • Add a ribbon around the top of the lid. 
  • Use Glue Dots* under the ribbon to keep it from slipping.  
  • Glue a small bow and flower embellishment to the front of the lid.  
  • Fill the jar with Spring Jellybeans* or Spring M & M’s*.  (Or your favorite treat.)

Celebrating You

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How to make a Celebrating You Gift Card.

I love it when I can use a tool or die set in several different ways.

I think the Sizzix Floral Pockets & Paperclips Die Set by Eileen Hull* is one of those.

And I haven’t even made everything you can make with this set.

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I used the Floral Square Die included in the set and die-cut it several times.

  • I die-cut it once using cream cardstock for the cream frame. 
  • I adhered a small piece of blue parchment cardstock to the back of the cream floral base.
  • I die-cut it using green cardstock and cut off the outside edges that make the frame.  I glued the green layer onto the cream layer.  
  • For added dimension, I cut three flowers out of pink cardstock.  I glued all three flowers together and then glued them onto the green flower.  
  • I used maroon cardstock to die-cut three centers for the inside of the flower.  

  • I adhered the floral die-cut onto a pink cardstock layer.  I added foam mounting squares to the back of the pink layer to give the card added dimension.
  • I used a Silver Calligraphy Paint Pen* to draw a silver edge onto the maroon cardstock layer. 
  • I stamped the words “celebrating you” (from the Fan Favorites Stamp Set*) onto a small piece of cream cardstock and gave it a simple layer.  I added Foam Mounting Squares* to the back of the word layer and added to the front of the card.  

For another quick project, I made a Four Seasons Gift Card Set.

The 10-piece die set* also includes dies to make pockets, tags,

birds, paper clips, labels, notes, and lists.  It’s a very versatile die set.

Life is Beautiful Tri-Fold Tag Card

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How to Make a Simple Tri-Fold Card Using a Large Tag.  

I was playing around in my studio when I encountered my oversized tag die.

I hadn’t used it in a while, so I decided to make a tri-fold card.

(I love it when something old becomes new again.)

(The Die Cut Tag measures approximately 6 1/4″ x 10 1/2″.)

To create the tri-fold card…

I die-cut the large tag using a piece of white cardstock.

You can find the Extremely Large Tags* in my Etsy Shop*.

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I used a scoreboard and scoring tool* to score the tag lengthways

at 3 1/2″ and 7″ and folded it in three sections.

I grabbed my Echo Park’s Life is Beautiful Scrapbook Collection*

and got to work decorating the first fold of the tag.

I used a corner rounder punch* on one end of the layers.

I made sure to cover up the hole of the tag with a sticker.

I kept the inside of the folded tag simple with simple layers,

a couple of stickers and a journaling card from the collection.

On the front of the tag, I used stickers mounted with

foam mounting squares* to create dimension.

And…you can mail the trifold card in a letter sized envelope.

Family Game Night DIY Mini Storage Box

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Family Game Night

The people in my family love to play games.

When we get the whole big group together for a Family Dinner,

someone usually brings out the dice.

Everyone crowds around the table, and we play a game or two.

Dice is one of their favorite games because even young kids can play along.

(that is until they get bored and leave)

For fun, I made a small box just the right size for holding

a deck of cards and a set of dice.

Inside the box, there is enough space to add a small pencil

and paper for keeping score.

To Make the Box: 

  • Gently fold the scored edges and tabs of the mat board.
  • Adhere the box together using 3/8″ Scor-Tape*.
  • If the white core of the mat board bothers you, go around the edges of the mat board with a brown marker to hide the white core.

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I added the word “Memories to the spine of the box.

Isn’t making memories what it’s all about?

I used a strip of faux leather paper, and a simple snap to

hold the box closed when not in use.

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The Puppy Love Album is another project that I made

using the Skinny Mini Book Box Die*.

You can see more here.

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Valentine’s Day Candy Dispenser

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Valentine's Day Candy Dispenser

Dollar Tree Heart Candy Dispensers

Using Dollar Tree* items and StyleTechCraft Vinyl*,

you can create an adorable, simple,

and inexpensive Valentine’s Day Treat Dispenser.

They make a fun little gift.

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Valentine's Day Candy Dispensers

While at my local Dollar Tree* the other day, I found

these adorable Candy Dispensers.

I knew they wouldn’t last long there, so I grabbed a couple.

(FYI…they also have Easter Candy Dispensers*.)

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Valentine's Day Candy Dispensers

I decided to make these cute little dispensers even cuter

with the help of StyleTechCraft Glossy Craft Vinyl*. 

Valentine's Day Candy Dispenser

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Directions:

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Quick and Easy Holiday Necklaces

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Quick and Easy Holiday Necklaces-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com

How to Make a Quick and Easy Holiday Necklace

Looking for an easy and inexpensive Holiday Gift?

These necklaces are super easy to make.

You can also use this technique with small photos for personalized jewelry.

Or you could use the pendant base as an album embellishment or charm.

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This quick drying Liquid Gloss is perfect for adding an impressive touch to creations. This crystal-clear high gloss glaze dries hard

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Directions:

  1. Remove grease or fingerprints from the glass dome using an Alcohol Wipe*.
  2. Place a small amount of Sizzix Effectz Liquid Gloss* on the back of the glass dome.
  3. Place the dome onto the scrapbook paper. Rub the dome around the image to remove any bubbles under the glass.
  4. Allow 5-10 minutes for the liquid gloss to dry.
  5. Cut around the dome with scissors.
  6. Add a small amount of liquid gloss to the base of the pendant and place the dome inside.

3D Snowflake Christmas Trees

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3D Silver Snowflake Christmas Tree

How to make 3D Snowflake Christmas Trees.

One of my favorite new Christmas Dies this year is the

3D Snowflake Christmas Tree Die* from Sizzix.

The trees are so easy to make, and you can make a variety of trees

by removing or adding snowflakes.

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3D Silver & White Snowflake Christmas Trees

I made the retro-inspired tree using Silver and Red Metallic

Cardstock with silver beads as the spacers.  (It’s my favorite!)

These would look adorable on your Christmas table alongside each plate.

3D Snowflake Christmas Tree

To make the 3D Christmas Trees…

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  1. Die-cut three sets of green snowflakes.
  2. Die-cut four sets of gold stars and the gold base.
  3. Fold the four gold stars and gold tree bases in half. Glue the four sides together.
  4. Place a little dab of glue on the bottom of the stick and place it in the center of the gold base.
  5. Add a small wood bead onto the stick and alternate beads and snowflakes.
  6. Leaving approximately ½”, cut the excess stick off the top of the tree.
  7. Add a little glue to the top of the stick and add the gold star.

3D Snowflake Christmas Trees

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Add some twine to the top of the snowflake tree and hang it as a Christmas Decoration.