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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.

Create a Custom Stencil using Removable Vinyl

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How to Create a Custom Stencil using Removable Vinyl.

My son Justin asked me recently to help him personalize

an old stool in his room.  It really is fairly simple to do.  

If you have Removable Craft Vinyl* and an Electronic Die-Cutting Machine*,

then you can make a stencil too.

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Here’s how we made over Justin’s Stenciled Stool.

  • I used a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die-Cutting Machine* to create my design.
  • To make the letters curve you will need to follow a few steps. 
  • Draw a circle shape with the shape tool menu.
  • Use the text tool to type your words.
  • Double-click the text until the green box pops up.
  • Grab the small circle with the crosshairs and drag it to the part of the shape where you want the text to contour to.
  • Adjust the text until it’s just right.
  • Cut your design using REMOVABLE VINYL*.  
  • Your design will be a one-use stencil.  It’s important to use removable vinyl* so it doesn’t stick to the surface you are working on.  
  • I love using StyleTechCraft Removable Vinyl*.

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  • Remove the vinyl using a StyleTechCraft Weeding Tool*.
  • Usually, when working with an image on vinyl, you remove the background.  When creating a stencil remove the inside of the design leaving the background.  Remember to leave the inside of the letters.  

  • Here is the finished design on a 12″ x 12″ piece of removable vinyl.  
  • You will need a large sheet of Low Tack Vinyl Transfer Paper.

  • Slowly place the transfer paper onto one end of the vinyl.  
  • Pull the transfer paper over the vinyl.  
  • Gently rub over the transfer paper with a vinyl scraper tool to ensure that the vinyl sticks to the transfer paper.  

  • Gently lift the white backing paper from the vinyl.  

  • Place the vinyl onto the stencil and gently rub to eliminate air bubbles.
  • Make sure that the stencil is securely stuck to eliminate paint seepage.

  • After the paint has dried, carefully remove the vinyl stencil.  
  • You may need a craft pick* or exact-o knife* to remove the inside of the letters.  

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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You can find Jewelry Blanks on Amazon Prime!

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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.

DIY Christmas Tree Reusable Gift Bag

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DIY Christmas Tree Reusable Gift Bag using StyleTechCraft HTV Vinyl

DIY CHRISTMAS TREE REUSABLE GIFT BAG

Are you getting ready for Christmas?

This past Thanksgiving weekend came and went so quickly.

But I am so Thankful that I got to spend it with all three

of my kids and their families.

Family Time is Priceless.

DIY Christmas Tree Reusable Gift Bag using StyleTechCraft HTV Vinyl

While she was here, I asked my sweet little Granddaughter to

model this bag that I made using StyleTechCraft’s Heat Transfer Vinyl*.

It’s made from an inexpensive cotton bag* and is perfect for

carrying gifts for all those Holiday Parties.

Or you can give it as part of the gift.

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DIY Christmas Tree Reusable Gift Bag using StyleTechCraft HTV Vinyl

DIY Christmas Tree Reusable Gift Bag using StyleTechCraft HTV Vinyl

  • I cut the image out of both red and green HTV vinyl.
  • I removed the vinyl that I wanted to be green from the red image.
  • With the green image, I cut out only the pieces that I wanted to use with the red layer.
  • Make sure to mirror the image and place the shiny side down on the cutting mat.

DIY Christmas Tree Reusable Gift Bag using StyleTechCraft HTV Vinyl

  • Position the design on your bag.  Use an iron or a heat press* to apply heat and pressure to the design, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Peel off the clear transfer tape.

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Simple Wedding Card Box

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Wedding Card Box

How to make a Quick and Easy Wedding Card Box.

I recently got the honor of helping my sister personalize

the card box for my niece’s wedding reception.

They wanted to keep it simple and requested the

letters to spell the word “CARDS”.

Simple enough.

Wedding Card Box

She found a Clear Glass Terrarium* on Amazon, which perfectly matched the tabletop decorations.

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Wedding Card Box

I used StyleTechCraft Black Matte Removable Vinyl*

and a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*

to design and cut the letters for the Card Box.

Since I used removable vinyl, they can easily remove the letters

and use the Terrarium* for plants after the wedding.

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Wedding Card Box

They added Shredded Paper* and Fairy Lights* to the bottom of the card box.

Wedding Card Box

The Fairy Lights* made the card box glow.  (until it was full of cards)

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Mr. One-derful’s First Birthday Card

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Mr. One-derful's First Birthday Card

Milo’s First Birthday Card

My husband and I recently got invited to my nephew Milo’s First Birthday Soiree.

It’s not every day that you get invited to a Fancy Party for a one-year-old.

So, when that happens, you need to make a “fancy card”.

Mr. One-derful's First Birthday Card

  • I used a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine and simple fonts to design the card.
  • I cut out the words for the outside of the card using StyleTechCraft Gold Metallic vinyl.  I cut the large number one using StyleTechCraft Black Glossy Craft Vinyl.

Materials:

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Mr. One-derful's First Birthday Card

  • To transfer the large number one onto the gold number one, (which is slightly larger) I used StyleTechCraft transfer tape.
  • Place transfer paper over the vinyl and rub with a vinyl scraper tool to help the vinyl cling to the Vinyl Transfer Tape*.
  • Center the vinyl onto the cardstock and again rub over the vinyl to transfer.
  • Remove the transfer tape.

Mr. One-derful's First Birthday Card

  • To make the layered number one stand out, I added thin foam mounting squares to the back.

Mr. One-derful's First Birthday Card

  • Add the gold chrome words “Mr. One’derful” to the front of the number one with transfer tape.
  • Place the number one onto the front of a simple white card with a gold layer.  I added Milo’s name for fun.

Mr. One-derful's First Birthday Card

The Party was an auspicious event that included

displays of the guest of honor’s fabulous art pieces,

a caricature artist, hors d’oeuvres, and live music.

Formal attire was strongly encouraged, so,

my husband wore a jacket, and I wore a black dress with pearls.

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Mini Chest of Drawers for Little Essentials

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Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

“Eileen Hull’s Top-Drawer Challenge”

This month, the Eileen Hull Design Team was challenged to make

something using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die designed by Eileen*.

I LOVE MAKING MINIATURES!  

So, true to my “miniature-loving” self, I made a Mini Chest of Drawers

for the Little Essentials that I have sitting on my desk.

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Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

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Little Gift Box made with the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull.

To make the Mini Chest of Drawers…

Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

  • I painted the Mat Board* and small wood cubes with Apple Barrel Black Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint* before I assembled the box.
  • Fold the matboard and adhere to the ends of the die-cut using Scor-Tape*.
  • FYI…Place the drawer bottom inside drawer so that the drawer slides more easily.  (You can also rub a piece of clear wax on the bottom of the drawer.)
  • Adhere the two boxes together.
  • Retouch the paint if necessary.

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Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

  • I measured and cut side and top pieces for my dresser using Mat Board*.
  • I painted the Mat Board* black and cut smaller pieces of woodgrain scrapbook paper to adhere to the Mat Board*.

Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

  • One trick I like to use is to color the edge of the paper with a dark gray marker to hide the white core of the paper.
  • Cut the back off the decorative brads and glue them to the front of the drawers.

Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

  • I cut an extra layer of mat board for the top of the dresser for added dimension.

Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

If you have a little girl in your life,

the mini dresser would be great for little barrettes or even Barbie shoes.