DIY…”Merry” Canvas

December 5, 2016October 18, 2019Leave a comment

Make the holidays “Merry” with this mini decorated canvas.

Create frosty, glittery goodness with this fun mini canvas project.

To make the Merry Canvas you’ll need: *affiliate link

Joy Embroidered Letters
Artist’s Loft Back-Stapled Traditional Canvas 3″ x 9″*
Americana Multi Purpose Satin: Dark Scarlet* and Cotton Ball*
Paintbrush
Deco Art Media Crackle Glaze, 4-Ounce, Clear*
DecoArt Craft Twinkles Writers Paint, 2-Ounce, Crystal*
American Crafts Glitter, Extra Fine White*
Beacon Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive, 4-Ounce*
Red and White Twine*
Greenery
Jingle Bells
Ribbon

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Directions:

Paint the 3″ x 9″ canvas* with Dark Scarlet* paint and let dry.
Paint the red canvas with a thick coat of Deco Art Media Crackle Glaze*. The thicker the coat the deeper the cracks. Allow plenty of time for the glaze to dry.

Lightly white wash the canvas with Cotton Ball Multi Surface Acrylic Paint* to bring out the crackling.
Wipe excess paint off with a clean cloth.

Paint each letter with glitter glue*and sprinkle with extra fine white glitter*.
Glue letters onto the canvas with Beacon Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive*. (leave space on the left of the canvas for embellishing)

Wrap twine around canvas and embellish with jingle bells, greenery and bow.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Joy® Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

The last time I cooked, hardly anyone got sick.

September 26, 2016June 6, 2019Leave a comment

For some people, cooking defines them.

I AM NOT that person.

Ask me to bring chips and soda to a potluck and I’m totally fine with that.

But… don’t let the apron fool you.

It’s not that I can’t cook. I just don’t like too.

If I had a personal chef, I’d be one happy girl.

So… If I’ve got to do it, I might as well have a little fun. (and keep the expectations low)

This apron should do the job.

Want an apron like mine?

A while back, I asked the good folks at Canvas Corp Brands if they made an

apron with Red Ticking (they only had blue) and they made this apron special just for me.

The lovely lettering is Iron-on Embroidered Letters from Joy SA.

Look for them at your local Hobby Lobby and Michaels craft stores.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Joy® Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

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

DIY Canvas: What the World needs now…

August 31, 2016August 30, 2016Leave a comment

A Quick and Easy DIY canvas and a throw back to the 1960’s.

Song Trivia:

The song “What the World needs Now is Love” was first recorded in 1965…

and was written by Hal Davis with the music composed by Burt Bacharach.

To make a canvas you’ll need…

8″ x 10″ white canvas
Iron Embroidered Letters from Joy SA
Blue Acrylic Paint
Paintbrush
Water
Craft Adhesive
Clean Soft Rag or White Paper Towel

Directions:

Using watered down acrylic paint I created a light watercolor wash on the canvas.
To create the cloudy look, I dabbed the painting, while the background was still wet, with a clean towel to remove portions of the paint.
After the canvas has fully dried, arrange letters on canvas.
Draw light pencil marks on the canvas to keep your lines straight.
Adhere to canvas with adhesive.

This canvas was created for and sponsored by Joy SA.

Monogramed Jeans Jacket

June 28, 2016June 28, 2016Leave a comment

My daughter was telling me about a store near her that was having a Monogramming Event where

they would custom monogram an item of clothing for you while you waited at the store.

She said it was a pretty big thing.

Being the “thrifty” one…

We used Iron-on Embroidered Letters from Joy instead.

It only took about a minute to create this custom look on her “thrifted” denim jacket.

This project was created for and sponsored by Joy SA.

“I’d rather be thrifting” bag

June 1, 2016May 28, 20163 Comments

My daughter is an expert at shopping the thrift stores

and finding a great deal…

When she asked me to make her a tote bag similar to the ones she’d seen online.

I knew exactly where to start. I used a large canvas bag from Canvas Corp Brands

and ironed on a fun saying using Joy® embroidered letters.

It’s quick and easy – just preheat your iron to the cotton setting, then remove the paper liner

on back of each letter (exposing the temporary adhesive) and press into place on your tote bag

to spell out your quote. Cover the letters with a cotton cloth and iron for about 30 seconds.

I ironed it again from the back of the fabric for another 30 seconds.

Fast, Quick, Personalized and Ready to Go!

We’re thinking of adding “take me to a flea market” on the other side.

This project was created and sponsored by Joy SA.

Crafting with Kids: Serenity’s Craft Bag

April 25, 2016April 9, 2016Leave a comment

When it comes to craft supplies for some reason people tend to refer to me.

So when I heard that my 5 year old niece was looking for beads and craft supplies for her

birthday, I jumped all over that one.

I had a small 8″ x 8″ canvas bag from Canvas Corps and iron-on letters from Creating with Joy.

Who doesn’t like a personalized bag, to let everyone know just who’s bag it is?

I filled Serenity’s bag with a divided container full of beads and gave her paintbrushes,

pom poms, craft stems and pink scissors. (Things a typical 5 year old might need.)

True story…

One Sunday, my 5 year old grandson, said to me, “Grandma, let’s do a project.”

I looked him straight in the eyes and said…

“Do I look like the kind of Grandma that does projects?”

He gave me the saddest look, not knowing what to say.

When his mom started laughing, a big smile emerged.

I can’t remember if we did a project or not.

Stitched Sampler

March 7, 2016September 16, 2021Leave a comment

I hate throwing anything away that might possibly be used on a project later.

In an effort to make room and not become a hoarder,

I actually threw these little scraps of fabric away. (It was hard, I love these prints.)

But…Only minutes later, while I was making a permanent home for my new sewing machine

that I got for Christmas, (thanks Nick and Bonnie) I got the idea to make a stitched sampler.

What a great use for little pieces of fabric.

Now, bear in mind that this is my first real project on my new machine.

I misted the iron-on embroidered letters from Joy SA and the white decorative trim with

Tattered Angels Ruby Slipper Chalkboard Mist Paint and stitched to my hearts desire.

I cut a large die-cut square out of premium gray felt using my Accu-cut machine.

I’m pretty please with the way it turned out.

This project was created for and sponsored by Joy SA.

add a little LOVE in the bathroom

February 12, 2016February 10, 2016Leave a comment

When I was little, my Grandma B loved to sing the song “Let me Call You Sweetheart” to us kids.

It’s a sweet song endeared to my heart.

So… while decorating the house for Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d show my family a little love

by adding a cute embellished hand towel in the powder room.

A perfect way to let them how much they’re loved.

It’s easy! Use mini Joy embroidered letters to iron-on your message and then sew on a simple lace trim.

This project was created for and Sponsored by Joy S.A. Inc.

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