How to Create a “Merry” Holiday Banner

How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

How to make a “Merry” Banner to add to your Holiday Decorations.

Now that the weather has turned cooler, I’m starting to plan my Holiday decorating.

If you love banners and quick and easy projects, this one’s for you.

How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

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How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

Directions:

  • Cut the scrapbook paper slightly larger than the wood banner pieces.
  • Place the scrapbook paper design side up in the Xyron Creative StationĀ®*

How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

  • Turn the handle of the Creative Station to run the paper through.  As it runs through, it adds complete adhesive covering on the underneath side of the paper.

How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

  • Lay the Transfer paper over the vinyl and gently rub with a vinyl scraper tool.

How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

  • Paint the wood beads with red and green acrylic paint.
  • String the banner and wood beads onto ribbon or twine.

I wanted to keep the banner pieces simple. 

But you could add Holiday Flowers and embellishments to make it special.

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Mini Fall Charcuterie Board

How to make a Mini Fall Charcuterie Board

How to make a Stenciled Mini Fall Charcuterie Board

using StyleTechCraft removable vinyl.Ā  This is my first attempt at

a Charcuterie Board, so, in true “Sue” fashion, I went miniature.

How to make a Mini Fall Charcuterie Board

I picked up this miniature cutting board at Hobby Lobby earlier this Season.

(With their fall sale it cost under $2.)

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How to make a Mini Fall Charcuterie Board

  • I like to use StyleTechCraft adhesive vinyl to customize everything I can.Ā  It’s so fun and satisfying.Ā  But there are a few instances where vinyl isn’t the only option.Ā  Did you know you can use your cut files with vinyl to create custom stencils?
  • I used an SVG cut file, my Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*, andĀ StyleTechCraft Matte Removable Vinyl*Ā to create the perfect fall stencil for my mini cutting board project.

How to make a Mini Fall Charcuterie Board

  • I gave the cutting board and leaf a light sanding with fine-grit sandpaper.

How to make a Mini Fall Charcuterie Board

  • I rubbed Walnut Gel Stain* on both sides of the leaf.Ā  It will make a great package tag.

How to make a Mini Fall Charcuterie Board

  • Lay the Transfer paper over the vinyl and gently rub with a vinyl scraper tool.Ā  Make sure all the little inside letter pieces transfer.
  • Place the Vinyl Transfer Tape* and vinyl onto the wood pieces.Ā  Rub over Vinyl Transfer Tape* and gently remove from the vinyl.

How to make a Mini Fall Charcuterie Board

  • Paint the inside area of the vinyl with Black Multi-Purpose Acrylic Paint*.Ā  (You may need two coats.)
  • Carefully remove the vinyl from the wood.Ā  Use a sharp point to remove the vinyl from the inside of the lettering.
  • Once the lettering is fully dry, lightly sand to smooth the design.

How to make a Mini Fall Charcuterie Board

The black paint makes it look like it has been wood burned.Ā  (but it’s not!)

I debated back and forth whether to seal the wood or not.

I didn’t know if it mattered for use.

I used a Multi-Purpose Sealer* on both the board and the leaf.

I reasoned that the board is more decorative than it is utilitarian.

So, it was just a matter of preference.

Mini Fall Charcuterie Board

Wouldn’t it look cute with a mini loaf of pumpkin bread?Ā Ā 

Just wrap it up with a ribbon and add the Hello Fall Tag for an

adorable Fall Hostess Gift.

Or use it for a mini party for two.

Welcome Autumn Pillow

for another fun Fall Stenciled project click here.

ā€œThis is a sponsored post.Ā  As a member of theĀ StyleTechCraft Design TeamĀ I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas.Ā  The views and opinions are my own.

“Gnome for Christmas” 2023 Holiday Workshop

"Gnome for Christmas" 2023 Holiday Workshop

“Gnome for Christmas” Holiday Workshop

Saturday November 11th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Looking for a jumpstart to the Holiday Season?Ā  Join me for a fun day of Christmas Crafting in lovely, historic downtown Washington, IL.

In the workshop we will be making a variety of fun Holiday projects:

  • Holiday Cards using Echo Park’s Gnome for Christmas Collection
  • Holiday Notepad Holder using Eileen Hull’s Notepad Die
  • Christmas Tea Folder
  • 3D Hot Cocoa Stand Card
  • Yarn Santa Gnome Ornament
  • Mini Farmhouse Christmas Door Hanger

The Cost of the Workshop is only $40 which includes class materials*, lunch, and prizes.

(*a list of basic supplies will be provided before the workshop)

The workshop is held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in their spacious Family Life Center.

For more information or to sign up email me atĀ suesholidayworkshop@yahoo.com

Make a Pumpkin Treat Box for your Favorite Trick or Treaters

How to make a Pumpkin Treat Box

How to make a Pumpkin Gift Box

using the XL Card Caddy Die* from Sizzix and Eileen Hull.

It’s a fun little Halloween Treat Box for your favorite Trick or Treaters.

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How to make a Pumpkin Gift Box

Materials Used:Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā (*affiliate links)

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How to make a Pumpkin Gift Box using the XL Card Caddy Die from Sizzix and Eileen Hull.

Directions:

How to make a Pumpkin Gift Box using the XL Card Caddy Die from Sizzix and Eileen Hull.

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How to make a Pumpkin Gift Box using the XL Card Caddy Die from Sizzix and Eileen Hull.

  • Adhere the sides to the card caddy base using Rapid Fuse Adhesive*.Ā  The Die comes with scored side pieces that are perfect for putting the box together.Ā  I wasn’t thinking and cut two pieces of matboard for my sides.Ā  Both will work.Ā  (the one that comes with the die would have been a lot easier)

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  • Create a handle for the pumpkin treat box using wire and small wood beads.
  • Punch a hole on both sides of the box and attach the handle.

Hello Fall Shadow Box Frame

Hello Fall Shadow Box Frame

How to make an Easy Fall Dollar Store DIY.

I can’t resist an Easy Fall Dollar Store Project,

while I’m sitting here hanging onto Summer for as long as I can.

Hello Fall Shadow Box Frame

Materials Used:Ā  (*affiliate links)

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Hello Fall Shadow Box Frame

Directions:

  • Remove the picture hanger hardware and the twine hanger from the wood shadow box.
  • Paint the shadow box with Royal Ruby Metallic Paint*.
  • Lightly sand over the paint using an extra fine sanding block*.
  • I felt the Metallic Paint was a little too metallic for me, so I went over the paint with a light coat of walnut gel stain.Ā  Wipe off the stain with a soft rag.

Hello Fall Shadow Box Frame

Hello Fall Shadow Box Frame

Hello Fall Shadow Box Frame

Add Fall Embellishments to the bottom of the shadowbox frame.

The shadow box frame makes a cute little shelf sitter to add to

your Fall Decorations.

ā€œThis is a sponsored post.Ā  As a member of theĀ StyleTechCraft Design TeamĀ I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas.Ā  The views and opinions are my own.

How to make a Shaker Tag

How to make a Shaker Tag

Make a Shaker Tag using the Specimen Card

from the Eileen Hull New Field Notes Die from Sizzix.

Last month, we shared projects using Eileen’s New Chapter 3 release dies.

Today I thought I’d share a simple tutorial on how to make a Shaker Tag

using the Field Notes & Specimen Card Die*.

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Disclosure:Ā  This is a sponsored post.Ā  As a member of the Eileen Hull Educator Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas.Ā  The view and opinions are my own.Ā 

How to make a Shaker Tag

Materials Used to make the Shaker Tag:Ā  (*affiliate links)

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How to make a Shaker Tag

Directions:

  • I used the Life is Beautiful Collection Kit*.Ā  It comes with beautiful papers, greetings, and stickers perfect for my tag.
  • Cut a 4″ x 5″ piece of scrapbook paper for the front of the tag.
  • For ease of assembly, I used the Xyron Creative Station* to add adhesive onto the back of the paper.Ā  Place the paper in the machine, crank the handle to run the paper through.Ā  As it goes through the machine it adds a complete layer of adhesive to the back of the paper.

How to make a Shaker Tag

  • Place the paper onto the Specimen Card* section of the die.Ā  Sandwich the die between the cutting plates.Ā  Crank the handle of the Big Shot Plus* to run it through to cut out the shape.

How to make a Shaker Tag

How to make a Shaker Tag

  • Place the paper for the inside of the tag onto the chipboard tag. Add adhesive to the small rectangle and place into the opening on the back.
  • Remove the protective coating from both sides of the small piece of acetate.
  • Remove the adhesive coating from the tag front. Place the acetate over the inside opening of the tag.
  • Remove the first protective coating from foam tag. Line up and place onto the tag front.
  • Place sequins in the small well the foam has created. Remove the second protective coating from the foam and place the back of the tag onto the foam.

How to make a Shaker Tag

  • Decorate the front of the tag using stickers from the collection kit.Ā  Add 3D adhesive foam squares* to the back of the butterfly and watering can.
  • Tie a simple ribbon on the top of the tag.
  • Add the tag to a gift or bag for the perfect addition.

Teach Love Inspire-BTS Teacher Sign

How to make a BTS Teacher Sign using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

How to make a BTS Teacher Sign using StyleTechCraft Vinyl.

It’s August.

Summer Vacation is wrapping up.Ā 

There are School Supplies on the Store Shelves.

And teachers are working overtime to make sure their

classrooms are ready for the first day of school.

How to make a BTS Teacher Sign using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

Why do teachers work so hard?

Because they love to Teach, Love, and Inspire.Ā Ā 

How to make a BTS Teacher Sign using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

Materials Used to make the BTS Teacher Sign:Ā  (*Affiliate Links)

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How to make a BTS Teacher Sign using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

How to make a BTS Teacher Sign using StyleTechCraft Vinyl…

  • Paint the wood sign with Black Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint*.
  • To make the sign look like a chalkboard, water down a small amount of white acrylic paint.Ā  Paint over the black sign with the watered-down white paint.Ā  Quickly wipe over the painted sign to remove some of the white paint.
  • Lightly sand over sign with sanding black to smooth out the grain of the wood.

How to make a BTS Teacher Sign using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

How to make a BTS Teacher Sign using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

  • After cutting, remove the excess vinyl from the design using a Vinyl Weeding Tool*.
  • To apply the vinyl to the sign, lay the transfer paper over the vinyl.
  • 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.

How to make a BTS Teacher Sign using StyleTechCraft Vinyl

  • Gently remove the transfer paper.

How to make a BTS Teacher Sign using StyleTechCraft VinylThe back to school sign is a great gift for the favorite teacher in your life.

Back to School Inspiration

StyleTechCraft Vinyl is great for labeling all sorts of items in the classroom.Ā Ā 

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Eileen Hull & Sizzix New Chapter 3 Release Party

Eileen Hull & Sizzix New Chapter 3 Release Dies

Join me and the Eileen Hull teams in sharing the

New Release Chapter 3 Dies from Sizzix and Eileen Hull.

This is a fun new collection that I think you will enjoy.

And the samples from the entire team are phenomenal.

New Chapter 3 Dies from Sizzix and Eileen Hull

First off is my vintage style Treasure Box.Ā Ā 

I used theĀ Slotted Treat Box Die*Ā to make my Treasure Box. I adapted the box by adding a 1″ strip ofĀ matboard*Ā around the existing box lid. The extra strips allowed the box to have a lip that fits over the edge of the box.

*Disclosure:Ā Ā This blog uses ads and affiliate links.Ā  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.Ā  Thanks for your support!

New Chapter 3 Dies from Sizzix and Eileen Hull

TheĀ Bigz Plus Slotted Treat Box Die* measures 6 1/2ā€ x 5ā€ x 3 1/2ā€ and can hold so many things- a set of cards, journals, doll clothes, ephemera storage or you can even use it as a gift box! This is a Scoreboards die which is specially designed to cut and score thick material like matboard, chipboard, leather, felt, fabric and metal. *A 9ā€ wide machine is required to cut this die.

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New Chapter 3 Dies from Sizzix and Eileen Hull

I rarely make masculine cards.Ā  They’re a little bit of a challenge for me.Ā  I loved using the key’s embossing folder for this card.Ā  The key details are perfect.Ā  I made them pop by adding Luster Wax over the raised design.Ā  I used a combination of Ivory and Charcoal Luster Wax.

When we finished cleaning out my dad’s house, I came home with a huge ring of old keys.Ā  I guess I’m not the only one.Ā Ā Eileen shared that the Keys 3D Embossing Folder* is special to her because they all came from her dad’s house.

New Chapter 3 Dies from Sizzix and Eileen Hull

The Floral Album was made using Eileen’s New Field Notes and Specimen Card Die* and paper from 49 and Market’s Rouge Collection*.Ā  The spine was covered using some of my hoarded faux leather paper.

The Field Notes and Specimen Card Die* is a Bigz XL die that holds 5ā€ x 7ā€ pages or photos- a new orientation! The Specimen Card may be used to hold photos, as a journaling card or a shaker. Holes are pre-cut into the book spine which is adjustable from 1/2ā€ to 1 1/2 in width. *XL Cutting Pads will be needed to cut the book cover.

New Chapter 3 Dies from Sizzix and Eileen Hull

I used the Specimen Card from Eileen’s Field Notes Journal* along with the Sizzix Thinlets Envelope, Folder & Flowers Die Set* to create the embellishment on the inside front pocket of the album.Ā  The inside pages of the album were decorated using Rub-Ons Transfers from the 49 and Market Rouge Collection*.

New Chapter 3 Dies from Sizzix and Eileen Hull

The Sizzix Thinlets Envelope, Folder & Flowers Die Set* is made up of nine dies- an adorable mini envelope, file folder, set of small, medium and large hearts, and a large and small flower and leaf set. This die set will be perfect to create ephemera using your scraps!

New Chapter 3 Dies from Sizzix and Eileen Hull

It’s a Good Day to Have a Good Day!

The Shaker Tag was made using Specimen Card from Eileen’s Field Notes Journal* foam strips, sequins, and paper from Echo Park’s Life is Beautiful Collection Kit*.

New Chapter 3 Dies from Sizzix and Eileen Hull

This a Sneak Peak of just a few of the amazing projects that the team has made.Ā Ā 

For more information click on the picture below.Ā  ↓

New Chapter 3 Dies from Sizzix and Eileen Hull

Join us for our Chapter 3 Release Party on Tuesday, July 11 at 12:00 pm ET!

It will be streamed on Eileen Hull Designs on Facebook and Eileen’s YouTube channel. Meet the team and see their fantastic makes using these dies and make sure to follow our blog hop. We have prizes! Just comment in the Release Party chat and let us know which is your new favorite die or folder and what you would make with it and be eligible to win something from this collection!

Here’s the list of participating designers:

Jennie Atkinson
Sarah Lizzie
Lisa Hoel
Jenny Marples
Maggi Harding
Karen Bearse
Elizabeth Robinson
Susie Bentz
Teresita Arvelo
Cheryl Bodkin-Waters
Tonya Trantham
Sue EldredĀ  (that’s me)

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

How to make a Sparkly, Shimmery Shaker Birthday Card.

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

One of the great things about being a cardmaker is making fun cards

for special people. I made a quick and easy card for my cousin’s birthday

over the weekend and forgot to take any process shots.

So, I decided to make another one, slightly different.

Making Sparkly Shimmery Cards are fun to make.

Taking photographs of those kind of cards are not.

To give the cards the extra sparkle and shine, I used StyletechCraft’s Chrome Vinyls.

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

Materials Used:Ā  (*affiliate links)

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*Disclosure:Ā Ā This blog uses ads and affiliate links.Ā  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.Ā  Thanks for your support!

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

Directions:

  • Usually, when I’m working with vinyl, I use it as a sticker. This time I wanted to use the vinyl to make a dimensional piece. Before die-cutting, I placed the vinyl onto the cardstock.Ā Ā 
  • Die-cut the words Happy Birthday using Pink Chrome Adhesive Vinyl*.
  • Die-cut the birthday background using Silver Chrome Adhesive Vinyl*.Ā Ā 
  • Cut the Small 3D Foam Squares* in half and place them onto the back of the letters. Use tweezers to add each of the letters to the background.

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

  • Die-cut a frame using white cardstock.
  • Cut a piece of clear acetate slightly smaller than the frame.
  • Use a double tape roller to add adhesive around the frame.
  • Remove the protective film from the acetate and place it inside the frame.
  • Place double-sided adhesive strips over the acetate.
  • Cut a piece of Holographic Mist Chrome Adhesive Vinyl* slightly smaller than the frame.

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

  • Add 3D foam squares to the back of the die-cut background.
  • Place “Happy Birthday” onto the front of the frame.
  • Adhere the frame layers on a white card.
  • Add a simple white sheer bow to finish the card.

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

I love how the Holographic Vinyl sparkles and changes color in the sun.

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The perfect card for anyone who loves a little sparkle and shine.

Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps

Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps

How to make a Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps.

I love a simple, easy, and inexpensive DIY project.

Add in a little recycling, and that makes me super happy.

Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps

We recently had a new deck built using composite decking materials.

When I saw the leftover scraps, I asked them to save a few larger pieces

of the thick wood and composite fascia boards.

(FYI…Fascia boards are the large boards that go around the outside of the deck.)

I knew they would be perfect for a small bench or side table.

Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps

The fascia board was the same width as the wood board.

So, I used the wood board scrap as it came.

I asked my husband to cut the fascia board the same length as the wood board.

Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps

I stained the wood board using Varathane’s Carbon Grey Stain*

that I had left over from a previous project.

The wood is pretreated. So, I didn’t use a sealer on the wood.

I can always go back and do that later.

We screwed the composite fascia board onto the wood board using decking screws.

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Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps

I went to a couple of yard sales searching for table legs that I could use,

I wanted it to be a complete recycling project.

After no luck, I purchased these black hairpin legs from Amazon*.

I love how they look, and they go perfectly with the black railing on my new deck.

Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps

After marking and measuring the placement of the legs,

we predrilled the screw holes before screwing them onto the wood.

Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps

The table went together in a few minutes.

I love using scraps to make something useful.

Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps

This table is the perfect side table between a couple of chairs.

A great place to set a drink down.

It’s also sturdy enough to be used as a small bench for one.

Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps

Even after spending $20 on the legs,

I still have a very inexpensive custom table.

As my daughter-in-law reminded me,

“you can easily spend $20 or more for a small patio table”.

Simple DIY Patio Side Table from Scraps

FYI…I found my Solar Lantern at Homegoods, but you can

easily find other great Solar Lanterns on Amazon*.

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