Craft Mom

Holiday Shadowbox and Beautiful Sparkle & Burlap Trees

2011-12-16T12:15:00.000-08:00

Hard to believe that it's time for the holiday crafts for Show Me St.Louis!

I'd like to give a special thank you to my generous sponsor...HandBEHG Felts! Tami is not only a generous sponsor...she is one talented gal herself!

I would encourage you to visit her website, sign up to receive her emails and then go shop shop shop! The felted balls are so fun to work with and I've only touched on the very tip top of what you can do with them!

Christmas NOEL Shadowbox

Designer: Julia Sandvoss

www.thecraftmom.blogspot.com

Supplies:

GlueArts Glue Glider PRO+ PermaTac Adhesive

GlueArts Extreme Adhesive Squares

GlueArts U Cut It Foam (www.gluearts.com)

HandBEGH Felted Balls Size 1.5cm and 2cm assorted (www.handbeghfelts.com)

Cricut Expression2 Diecut Machine and Alphabet Essentials Cartridges

Crate Paper Peppermint Papers, Stickers & Chipboard

The Twinery Baker’s Twines

Black Shadowbox

Colorbox Inks

May Arts Ribbons

Instructions:

1) Select the papers or felt colors you would to use for the letters. Hand cut or use a diecut machine, such as the Cricut Expression 2, to cut the letters. These letters were cut between 5 and 7 inches in size. Some other suggested word choices…Wish, Cheer, Love, JOY, Peace, Family…just adjust the letter size to fit inside the shadowbox.

2) Next adhere the letters using the Glue Glider Pro to the background of the shadowbox. Cut out pieces of U Cut It Foam and adhere to the backside of the inked chipboard ornaments. Attach the end of the twine to the foam before adhering to back of frame. Be sure to select various ornaments or embellishments for the depending on the word you chose. Remember embellishments work best in odd numbers.

3) Select your colors of HandBEGH (www.handbeghfelts.com) felted balls and place those randomly into the bottom of the shadowbox. Adjust them to sit how you prefer with the word background. Then close up the box.

4) Next add a bit of holiday ribbon to the right corner and finish off with a beautiful layered sticker.

Tip…this craft was made to coordinate with my holiday décor…you can alter the look just by changing the color scheme, frame color and more. You can make this type of wall art for any theme too, occasion and size…well almost any size!

Burlap & Sparkle Mesh Trees

Designer: Julia Sandvoss

Supplies:

GlueArts Extreme Adhesive Squares

GlueArts Hot Glue Gun (www.gluearts.com)

HandBEGH Felts Felted Balls 1.5cm and 2cm assorted colors (www.handbeghfelts.com)

Silver Beads

Silver Pins

Burlap

The Twinery's Bakers Twines

Paper Mache Cone Tree

Mesh Tree (found at Marshall's)

Instructions for Mesh Sparkle Tree:

This one is so easy..it's almost silly! Simply adhere felt balls onto tree using GlueArts Extreme Adhesive Squares. Then pin beads right onto balls....it's THAT quick, simple and yet absolutely beautiful when done!

Instructions for Burlap Tree:

1) Wrap burlap around cone tree. Trim off any extra fabric. Hot glue onto paper mache base...tuck bottom fabric into base of cone and secure with hot glue.

2) Next using HandBEHG felted balls in 1cm and 1.5 cm... string onto baker's twine. String them in various sizes and colors (or in specific colors as HandBEHG felts offers just about every color of the rainbow!!)

3) Next wrap baker's twine around tree (without balls) for added color. Then add strung garland around tree. Secure the ends with a touch of hot glue.

Consider a trio of trees as everything looks best in groups of 3! Make different sizes...cover an entire tree with the HandBEGH felt balls...all one color or multiple colors...have fun!!

Please check back in tomorrow for more of today's crafts featured on KSDK's Show Me St.Louis!!

Merry Christmas!! (and happy crafting from the Craft Mom!)

Rolled Paper Christmas Tree Canvas

2011-12-10T07:54:00.000-08:00

Rolled Paper Christmas Tree Canvas

Designer: Julia Sandvoss

Supplies:

Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro+ Perma Tac, 3d Combo Pac,

GlueArts Extreme Adhesive Squares and Micro Adhesive Squares

Authentique “Wonder” Paper, Diecut & Sticker Collection

Colorbox Chalk Inks: Warm Red, Creamy Brown, Teal and Moss Green

Canvas 10 by 14 (Hobby Lobby)

Core-dinations Cardstock

Ranger Stickles

Maya Road Mists Spray & Pins

Epiphany Crafts Studio Shape Star Tool & Star Bubble Caps

Making Memories Assorted Holiday Embellishments

Tree Instructions:

1) Begin by choosing a variety of patterned papers and solid cardstock colors. You can mix and match brands however to try to stay within the same color families for the best look. Cut strips of paper approximately 1 1/2 inches wide by 12 inches long. Use a pencil or dowel to help roll the papers.

Begin rolling the papers and secure with a strip of either GlueArts Perma Tac adhesive or use Extreme Adhesive Squares. Continue to roll about 16 to 18 papers in a variety of prints and solids.

2) Next ink the rolled papers to give a finished look to the edges. Then lay out the rolled papers and decide which print and solids you like in which order. Once you have laid them out as you like…it’s time to start working on the canvas.

3) Place the rolled papers onto the canvas allowing a space at the bottom for a trunk. Once you’ve laid them out…it’s time to trim the papers making each one just a bit shorter as you work your way to the tip top of the tree. Keep in mind, you can use some of the rolled pieces you’ve cut off for the top pieces of the tree. Or…hold onto your scraps and make a small tree shaped ornament later!

4) Once the entire tree has been laid out and cut to size…it’s time to adhere to the canvas using the GlueArts Extreme Adhesives Squares. Apply a square or two to the backside of the papers and press down onto the canvas working your way to the top of the tree.

5) Next it’s time to decorate the tree with diecuts, felt embellishments, stickers and more! Use the GlueArts U Cut It Foam to add dimension and depth to the embellishments so they lift off the tree just a bit. Have fun with this step…this is where it really comes together.

6) Add a hand cut trunk and decorative edge cut from one of the papers for the trunk of the tree. Add a few sprays of the Maya Road Mists to canvas for a light color. Finish off with Epiphany Crafts Stars with Bubble Caps tops for a shiny addition.

Enjoy!!

Stationery card

2011-11-30T19:10:00.001-08:00

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Handmade Fall Necklace and Card Gift Set

2011-11-25T12:32:00.000-08:00

Wow...life just flies by when you blog and coordinate design team and social media for two companies.

Leaves me with little time and interest to post on my blog. Which makes me just a bit sad as I love blogging and chatting...so I need to find a way to make it all work somehow!!

I wanted to share this new gift set I made! (I've really been enjoying jewelry making for a change of pace!)

It's actually a thank you set for Haley for helping out once again while I was in Atlanta visiting GlueArts and theAltered Angel store in Alpharetta, Georgia! (fun store!)

Supplies:

GlueArts Glue Glider PRO & PRO+ PermaTac Adhesive

GlueArts U Cut It Foam

GlueArts Extreme Mini Squares

Imaginisce Happy Harvest Collection

Epiphany Crafts Studio Shape Tool Round 14 & Bubble Caps

Fiskars Border Punch

EK Success Border Punch & Corner Rounder

Colorbox Chalk Inks

Ribbon

Copper Links

Owl Charm

Blue Moon Beds

Copper Necklace

And Thanksgiving is tomorrow...thankful for my house looking ever so nice decorated in the fall decor. I feel fortunate to have one of those homes that transforms so well from holiday to holiday. Right now..it looks great..but wait till the Christmas decorations come out...then I'll be singing a new tune!

Halloween Haunted Birdhouse Craft

2011-10-19T16:35:00.000-07:00

This one might just be my favorite from the Show Me St.Louis crafts!

Not sure why...other then I like that it's completely changeable right back to a beautiful candle holder and yet can quickly be changed to this spooky birdhouse!!

Supplies:

Metal candleholder/birdhouse (mine was purchased at Hobby Lobby)
Halloween picks
Black Crow
Red Stickles
GlueArts Extreme Adhesive Squares
Martha Stewart Stickers
Spanish Moss (a must have item!)
Cobwebs

Instructions:

1) Super super easy.... tuck some Halloween picks into holder. I chose some black glittery leaves with bats for some fun! Then tuck some spanish moss over the picks into the bottom of the candleholder.

2) Add Red Stickles to the eyes of the crow for glitter and shimmer. Tuck crow into spanish moss.

3) Use GlueArts Adhesive Squares to adhere Martha Stewart "blood dripping" sticker to inside of glass. Add spider stickers to both sides of glass in same spot.

4) Last go to town with cobwebs!

Easy peasy and looks amazing!!!

Halloween Craft Ideas and More!

2011-10-18T13:32:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

Thanks so much if you tuned into today's show!

This is by far one of my favorite shows to do each year given my love for all things Halloween!

Our house is definitely a fun place to stop at Halloween. We decorate inside and out and well...it's just fun!

Here's the spotlighted craft for today...Graffiti Wall Art!

It's very easy to do...and can be made for any holiday, themes...you name it! Just have fun with it!

Halloween Graffiti Wall Art

Supplies:

GlueArts Glue Glider PRO+ PermaTac Adhesive

GlueArts Extreme Adhesive Squares

GlueArts Accent It All Vinyl: Blackout, Whiteout, Goin’ Green, Plum Crazy, Pumpkin Patch

(available online at http://www.gluearts.com/accentitall.html)

Cricut Expression2 Diecut Machine

Cricut October 31^st, Happy Haunting and Alphabet Essentials Cartridges

Martha Stewart Halloween Stickers

Canvas

Black Spray Paint

1) Select the size canvas or background for your graffiti. Mine had a background design so I simply spray - painted the front to a solid black.

2) Next list out the words or designs you would like to cut out for the word art. Be sure to select various fonts and designs for the words so you have a variety of styles. Alphabet stickers would also work well!

3) Select your color of vinyl and cut designs using die cut machine. If you don’t have a machine, consider hand cutting, cutting designs from papers, out of magazines and more!

4) Next working from the middle of the canvas out, start placing your words and designs..filling in the spaces with bits and pieces to make a fun graffiti word art.

Tip…this craft was made to coordinate with my children’s bathroom shower curtain and accessories. You can make this type of wall art for any theme, occasion, size…the skies the limit!

Glass Skeleton Jar

Supplies:

Spanish Moss

Glittered Skeleton (purchased at Michael's Craft Stores)

Glass Jar (HomeGoods)

Martha Stewart Halloween Spider Sticker

Plastic roaches

Twine

Pink Paislee tag

1) This is an easy and quick decoration that looks great in a set of three. Look for unique glass jars at stores such as Home Goods, Marshall's and TJ Maxx. Try to select three different size and style jars to fill with goodies.

2) Simply add in spanish moss (please note..it's very mess so work over a surface or newspaper) Tuck in your skeleton bones and roaches. Tie a tag around jar and add a few more bones at the foot of the jar. It's just that easy.

Designer Tip...for other jars add skeleton heads, spray painted black snakes or bugs, larger bones...you name it. Want it cute versus gross...then have each jar hold pumpkins, candy, suckers, gummy eyeballs and all that fun stuff!!

Be sure to stop in tomorrow as I'll show more ideas from today's Show Me St.Louis craft segment!

Handmade Gift Box, Ring and Headband Craft Idea!

2011-09-18T13:35:00.000-07:00

What's your definition of the perfect gift?

Is it store bought?

Wrapped beautifully?

What about handmade?

Today's project is handmade and yes...we'd like to say wrapped beautifully!!! It started with the idea of making a gift box filled with handmade cards suitable for all occasions. Then that idea led to the gift bag and the matching accessories...perfect!

Floral Gift Bag Card & Accessories Set

GlueArts Designer: Julia Sandvoss

Supplies:

GlueArts Glue Glider Pro - Perma Tac
GlueArts Raisen's
GlueArts U Cut It Foam
GlueArts Extreme Adhesive Squares
DCWV Lemon Flower Paper Stack
Epiphany Crafts Tools: Shape Tool Round 14, Button Tool Round 14
Epiphany Crafts Bubble Caps Round 14, Button Round 14, Ring and Vintage Setting
Sizzix Die Cut Machine
Sizzix Bigz Die Flower Layers #9 (657114)
Wool Felt
Prima leaves
K & Company Fabric Brad
Hero Arts Leaf Stamp
Gift Box Target Stores

Gift Bag & Card Instructions:

1) I chose to repurpose a bag I already owned. Cut a piece of paper to fit the widest and longest part of the bag. Then cut a 2 inch wide strip of paper and a 1 3/4 inch wide piece of another pattern. Adhere together using GGPro and PermaTac adhesive. Next adhere the wide ribbon using Perma Tac.

2) Cut 3-4 flowers using die in various pattern papers. Then layer mixing and matching. Use Raisen's to give height to each layer and adhere together.

3) Finish off with an Epiphany Bubble Cap.

1) The cards were made to fit inside the box. They measure 2 3/4 by 2 3/4 square. Each one has it's own layered flower made in a similar fashion to the bag. Layer the papers a bit different for each one for an individual look. I left greetings off so these can serve for any purpose.

Gift Box Instructions:

1) I used the same Floral die only cut the flowers out of wool felt. (I prefer wool felt...it's beautiful to work with, the colors are deep and the felt cuts beautifully!) Cut several flowers with multiple wool colors.

2) Stamp onto the wool felt leaves using black Stazon inks to ensure it will not smear or smudge.

3) Next layer together the flower first adding the brad through the center of the top two flowers. Then adhere the flower layers together using Extreme Adhesive Squares. Adhere the ribbon onto the box and finish off with the flower on top.

Floral Headband & Ring Instructions:

1) For the headband I chose another set of felt flower. This time for the center I made a button using the Epiphany Studio Button Tool. I stitched the button onto the top layer of the felt flower. Then adhered each flower together using the Extreme Adhesive Squares. Then I sewed a extra felt piece to the back of the flower and slipped the headband through.

2) The ring is a breeze to make with Epiphany's tools. Simply use the Round Shape tool and press onto the Vintage Setting with an Extreme Adhesive Square. Then use one additional square to adhere to the ring base.

Vinyl Party Tray and Glass Set!

2011-07-18T13:36:00.000-07:00

Here's my latest project and it's perfect for summer, birthday's gift (especially those milestone birthday's) newlyweds...and more!

It was very easy to make...toughest part is making sure that they vinyl is smoothed out on the tray...but the glasses were a breeze and can even do in the dishwasher! Love that!!

You can purchase Accent It All on the GlueArts website ... www.gluearts.com. It comes in 11 handy colors and I warn you...it's very addicting!!

Accent It All Party Tray & Glasses

GlueArts Designer: Julia Sandvoss

How fun is this for summer and looks great in your home year round! Grab a tray, some fun glasses and you also have a great house warming gift or for a birthday too!

Supplies:

GlueArts Accent It All vinyl: Blackout, Goin' Green, Daisy Yellow, Razzle Dazzle Red, Apple Cider

White Tray

May Arts Ribbon

Glasses

Cricut Expression

Cricut Paper Lace Cartridge

Cricut Forever Young Cartridge

Instructions:

1) Use Cricut Paper Lace cartridge to cut out full size design onto Blackout vinyl. Remove negative cut out from design and set aside. Carefully position the vinyl design onto the tray. Smoothing out the design as you lay it down.

2) Cut out the flower using the Forever Young cartridge. Layer using several colors of Accent It All to make a fun, bright flower.

3) Now use your negative pieces to decorate your glasses. Grab a small circle punch and punch a few colored circles to add to the centers for a pop of color.

4) Another option is to make a monogrammed glass set...maybe for newlyweds or a fun birthday gift! What about a milestone birthday!

This was one quick and easy project and looks like a designer boutique set!!

Teacher Appreciation Gift Set

2011-05-07T10:19:00.001-07:00

For those of you in St.Louis, my craft project can be seen in today's St.Louis Post Dispatch in the Home & Away section page H6.

Teacher Appreciation Gift Set

The Craft Mom: Julia Sandvoss

Over the years I’ve made quite a few teacher gifts. During that time I have gained a reputation at my kids school for my crafty gifts. Many a teacher has remarked to me how much they “liked” a gift I had given to a fellow teacher. (I wonder if that was a hint?!lol)

During the school year I’ve visited my son’s school on many occasions. And each time I walk through the halls, I notice the teachers classroom doors and the area around them. Some of the teachers decorate outside their doors with benches and knick knacks…while others not quite so fun.

I started thinking of a way I could make a craft to decorate the classroom door and give a personal welcome to all those who enter. A wreath seemed like the perfect solution!(and can be changed out for holidays, or if they’re a baseball fan, love the beach…you get the idea!) Once I made the wreath it provided the inspiration and theme for the other gifts! Make one…make all…you and your child will soon the the talk of the school!

Wreath, Tote, Clipboard & Candy Jar

Supplies:

Glue Art Glue Glider Pro Extreme Adhesive and PermaTac

Glue Arts Accent It All Vinyl
Glue Arts Extreme Adhesive Squares & Micro Squares
Glue Arts 3D Combo Pack
Cricut Expresssion
Cricut Forever Young Cartridge

Makin The Grad Cartridge

My Little Shoebox Sew Cut Paper Collection
Jenni Bowlin Paper
Bazzill Cardstock
Styrofoam Wreath
Mini Clip Board & Glass Jar
Colorbox Chalk Inks
May Arts Ribbon
Felt, Fabric, Buttons

Circle Punches

Wreath

1) First wrap the wreath with ribbon covering the entire wreath. Use a straight pin or adhesive square to adhere ribbon on backside of wreath.

2) Next select your papers and cut out your flower shapes. I used sizes ranging from 3 ¾ inches to 4 ¾ inches. Varying as I went to give me some different sizes to work with. Once I had cut my flower out I inked the edges with Colorbox Chalk Inks. The color doesn’t need to match the paper exactly but just offer enough color to give some shading to the papers.

3) After inking it’s time to build the flowers. I used 23 flowers and 21 small punched circles. I simply layered the flowers, changing them around until I liked the color combinations. Once I had settled on how I liked them, I started adhering them together using GlueArts Glue Glider Pro PermaTac Adhesive to assure good adhesion. On some pieces I cut a square from the U Cut It foam sheet to pop up a flower layer for added dimension. To adhere the buttons I used the 3d Raisen’s for a strong hold and height.

3) Once the flowers were glued together I then adhered them to the wreath again using my Glue Glider Pro with PermaTac. I selected a few flowers, I cut some additional squares from the U Cut It Foam and added that underneath to raise them up off the wreath.

4) After you’ve added the flowers you can personalize the wreath or just leave it as is. I handcut a banner and inked the edges. Then I used the Makin the Grade cartridge and cut our teachers name in a 2 1.4 inch size. I lightly inked the letters and glued those to the banner. The banner will tuck easily into the flowers. So it could even be changed out to say Happy Easter, Happy Spring, Welcome etc. Last I added a ribbon and finished it off with a bow. It’s ready for gift giving and will look fantastic on my son’s teacher’s door!

Candy Jar

1) I knew I would work with the same flowers for the jar as I did for the wreath, just on a smaller scale. I selected sizes ranging from 2 to 3 just depending on the flower. Once all the flowers were cut out, I worked the same as with the paper flowers. I built and layered the flowers to try out different combinations until I got it just right. (or how I liked it!)

2) Once I knew I liked the flower I removed the backing paper and adhered the vinyl layers together. After the flowers were complete I added them around the center of the glass jar layering them together as I worked around. The flowers encircle the jar so it’s pretty from any angle.

Mini Clip Board

1) First I cut my papers to fit the clipboard. Inked the edges and then adhered the background papers to the clipboard using my Glue Glider Pro PermaTac cartridge. Next I added some of my leftover vinyl flowers. I used my Extreme Adhesive Squares to add the buttons to the flower center.

2) I then popped on Microsoft Word and just typed up a simple “to do” list. Printed out a few and trimmed to fit onto the clipboard. I then added one large vinyl flower that is not sticky as it’s backed with cardstock. Used a clip to attach it to the clipboard and you’ve got a fun to do list that can be changed out to fit any need!

Tote Bag

1) Once again I wanted everything to match so I grabbed an assortment of wool and acrylic felt along with some fabric I had on hand. I am a paper piecer by heart so I took my leftover paper flowers and used those as a template for my cuts. I simply hand traced a few of the flowers onto the backside of my felt and fabric and cute those out. Then I again played with layering the flowers until I got them just how I liked.

2) Next I added a quick hand stitch through the centers of each flower. Now it’s time to iron. I used my Glue Glider Pro with Fabric Bond to add a strip of Fabric Bond adhesive to the back of the flowers and ribbons. I pressed each one onto the bag with a warm iron ensuring a good bond has been made.

3) I tied a ribbon onto the bag handle. On the bottom of one ribbon end I added another flower. For this flower I cut two of the same bottom layer. Add a flower onto the backside of the ribbon. I neatly stitched again though the center and through the ribbon to ensure it will not fall off the ribbon.

Keep in mind…the wreath, candy jar and clipboard are all kid friendly crafts! Let them help you cut and make the flowers!

For more information about Cricut visit http://www.cricut.com/default.aspx.

For more information about GlueArts www.gluearts.com or www.gluearts.blogspot.com for ideas and ways to use GlueArts adhesives!

Canvas Valentine Tote Bag

2011-02-12T10:24:00.000-08:00

Hi all!

Here's the highlighted craft fromWednesday's Show Me St.Louis!(video link added to blog sidebar!)

This one is kid friendly and the possibilities of what you can do...endless. I've said that before but truly...if you can make a bag...you can transition this to pillows, curtains, hair items, tops, skirts...think of embellishing something you've already purchased just like this!

Valentine Canvas Tote Bag

Designer: Julia Sandvoss

**Kid Friendly Craft!

Supplies:

Canvas Tote (Hobby Lobby)

Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro FabricBond and Extreme Adhesive Micro Squares (www.GlueArts.com)

May Arts Ribbons (www.MayArts.com)

Creatology Felt Ric Rac and Hearts (Michael’s Stores)

Sizzix Big Shot Die Cut Machine: Heart Layers and Border Scallop Dies (www.Sizzix.com)

Pink Felt

Iron

1) Use the Sizzix Big Shot to cut the scallop border from pink felt. (Wool felt is easier to work with if you can find that. You can hand cut the shape as well) Apply Glue Arts Fabric Bond to the backside of your felt. Iron onto the canvas bag to heat the adhesive and bond onto the bag.

Tip: to make this child friendly…use the Extreme Adhesive Squares in the full size and apply the squares to the backside of the felt and then adhere to the bag. The Extreme Squares are designed to adhere to fabric, canvas and more!

2) Repeat Step 1 for the additional ribbons and trims.

3) Use the Sizzix Big Shot to cut the layered hearts. Add some Fabric Bond to the center of the heart. Then hand stitch the hearts together.

Tip: These can also be sewn with a sewing machine. For kids use DMC Floss for a fun look as well.

4) Adhere felt heart to bag with Extreme Adhesive Squares. Add additional felt hearts.

5) Tie a ribbon around the handle. Use the Micro Extreme Adhesive Squares to hold the ribbon tails in place on the bag.

Tip: If you do not have access to a diecut machine hand cut your shapes. Also this bag would be fun to personalize with a child’s name, Grandparents, special teacher! And best…this bag took just minutes to make and will be a favorite for years to come.

Be sure to tune in on Monday...I have a Valentine's Giveaway that you won't want to miss!!

Show Me St.Louis Valentine Crafts

2011-02-10T15:51:00.001-08:00

Hi everyone!

Thanks so much to everyone who tuned in today. What you didn't see behind the scenes today was the mess of trying to park downtown. Many of the spots around KSDK are well...snowbanked...and ice covered. But thankfully I found a decent spot...didn't slip and made it inside the studio with nothing breaking. (or myself falling!(lol) Parking for the show sometimes is more work than all the crafts I tell you!lol

Today, tomorrow and Friday I will share all the crafts that were shown on today's broadcast. So be sure to check back in as I'll post everything shown.

Up first...those adorable and so easy to make plates!

Valentine Dinner Wear

Craft Mom Tip: I picked up these fun plates at Target on clearance knowing my family would get a kick out of using them for sandwiches, snacks and those plates of cookies that always seem to be around.

Supplies:
Glue Arts Accent It All vinyl...Dazzle Me Red, White Out, Goin Green and Tickle Me Pink (can be purchased online at www.GlueArts.com) **Pick up some spring colors too!
Sizzix Big Shot Die Cut System - Heart Layers, Flower Layers Dies
Cricut Expression - All Mixed Up and Doodlecharms Cartridges
Plates

This craft I didn't bring on the show but it's still sweet and very easy to make!

Love Notes Mailbox

Supplies:

Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro Perma Tac, Extreme Adhesive Squares

Shabby Chic Crafts Valentine Potpourri Set

May Arts Ribbons

Little Yellow Bicycle Pins

Mailbox

Mason Jar

Felt

*Great craft for kids! Sweet, simple and cute!

1) Cut a piece of felt to cover the top of a jar. Use Extreme Adhesive Squares to adhere felt to jar lid. Tie ribbon around jar after you fill it with some yummy candies!

2) Adhere the diecuts to the mailbox. Save the postcard one to write a special message on for your sweetie!

3) Set the mailbox on top of the jar and leave for someone special!!

And as promised...here is the site where you can find the Valentine Subway Print Download. Keep in mind...if you have Microsoft Word and some fun fonts...you can make this too. Make one for your children...your family...the possibilities are ENDLESS!!

Tune in tomorrow for information about the "hand print" banner and Felt Hearts and Friday for the Tote Bag!

Three Valentine Crafts for those Upcoming Parties!

2011-02-06T13:47:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day crafts, by Julia Sandvoss.

Over the years as a classroom mom, I've heard many a parent stress over having to be "crafty." The thought of coming up with a craft for their student's class is incredibly stressful. For some, it's a competition to see whose kids made the best craft.

When deciding on a craft, I like to make projects that are a keepsake, not something that the day after Valentine's Day, winds up in the recycle bin. I love the crafts that I can display and show off in the years to come. Here are three ideas that can be adapted for kids of all ages, and yes, parents of all types (even those who say they aren't crafty).

LOVE YOU Wood Photo Frame

Project Supplies

• K & Co. "Smooch" papers, die cuts and sticker collection

• Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro Perma Tac, 3D Combo Pac and Extreme Adhesive Squares

• Wood frame (purchased at Michael's)

• Echo Park "Little Girl" craft papers

• May Arts ribbons

• Colorbox Chalk Inks: Warm Red, Rose Pink

• Heart punches (various sizes and shapes)

Step 1 • Turn the frame over and remove the center heart insert. Trace the frame onto paper. Cut out. Use the Glue Glider and adhere the paper onto frame or let the kids paint the frame.

Step 2 • Add some fun papers. Let the kids punch the edges or use decorative edge scissors, add ribbons, punched hearts, diecuts, felt hearts, anything goes. Consider giving the students stickers to personalize the frames with their names or "I love you."

Step 3 • Have the students cut out pictures of themselves. Use the heart insert to trace the shape onto another paper. Cut out heart and glue picture to paper. Insert in back of frame.

If possible see if you can get permission from the teacher to stop in a day or two before the party to take pictures of the students. Or ask if the teacher will do that and e-mail you the photos to print out.

Candy Heart Box

Project Supplies

• K & Co. "Kelly Panacci Valentine" papers, diecuts and embellishment collection

• Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro PermaTac, 3D Combo Pac and Extreme Adhesive Mini Squares Candy heart box (find these for $1 or less at many stores with chocolates inside)

• Felt and felt hearts (found at Michael's)

• The Twinery Baker's Twine (thetwinery.com)

•Colorbox Chalk Inks: Warm Red, Rose Pink

• Rhinestone gems

• Heart punches (various sizes and shapes)

Step 1 • Remove the lid from the candy box (resist eating the chocolates). Trace the lid shape onto a piece of paper. Cut out the heart shape. If you have an older group of students, have them cut an additional heart from felt. Then let them stitch the paper to the felt heart using craft floss. Sew one side to the other side leaving the top of the heart open to create a pocket. For younger students, glue the paper to felt or eliminate the felt layer. Adhere heart onto candy lid using the Glue Glider Pro.

Step 2 • Once the heart is glued to the candy box lid, let the kids have fun decorating it with felt hearts, heart punch shapes, Valentine die cuts, stickers, gems and more.

Step 3 • Create a small Valentine to insert into the pocket. Or include a purchased Valentine.

Acrylic Flower Picture Frame

Project Supplies

• Glue Arts Glue Accent It All Vinyl: Tickle Me Pink, Razzle Dazzle Red, Goin Green (GlueArts.com)

• Acrylic frame (find these for $1 or less at many stores)

• Sizzix Big Shot: Bigz Flower and Frame Dies (Sizzix.com)

• Heart punches (various sizes and shapes)

Step 1 • This craft can be made in a variety of ways. I chose vinyl that I die cut using a Sizzix die-cut system. The vinyl peels off the backing paper and clings to the frame. I can change it out or even remove the vinyl for a new design if I choose. I added a 2 1/2-by-4 inch photo on a coordinating piece of paper and slipped the picture behind the frame. If you do not have access to a die-cut machine or vinyl, round up your other room parents to see what kind of tools they have for you to use. Most crafters have an assortment of scissors, punches and yes ... die-cut machines.

Step 2 • Pick up some felt or craft papers, and let the students cut their designs. Add punched shapes, stickers and other fun Valentine embellishments to add on the frame and decorate as they choose. This frame took just minutes to make and will be a favorite for years to come.

Valentine Take Out Box & Fortune Cookies

2011-01-23T20:02:00.000-08:00

Fortune Cookies

I'll admit...I've got a thing for them. And not so much the cookie although I eat them. I enjoy the suprise of the message that awaits inside the cookie.

I've even saved some of the messages and keep them on my desk..I liked this one:

Past experience. He who never makes mistakes never did anything that's worthy!

Your love of life can carry you through any circumstance.

and my fave...

Treasure what you have!
For my craft I made for the St. Louis Post I really wanted to make a fortune cookie box with messages. I really liked this one...although it did take a bit of playing to figure out the cookies and how to get them to sit just right without opening too much! And the new Papertrey Ink stamps were PERFECT for the messages!! I hope you agree!!

Here's a link to the online article

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/lifestyle/stories.nsf/homedecor/story/65D3EBD05BCD5FA1862576C700578941?OpenDocument

PaperTrey Ink Simple Valentine Papers (available at www.papertreyink.com)
PaperTrey Ink Tiny Treats: Valentine Acrylic Stamps
Paper Trey Ink Simple Valentine Acrylic Stamps
Paper Trey Stamper’s Select White Cardstock
PaperTrey Ink Sweet Blush Ribbon
Red Chinese Take Out Box & Red Stripe Ribbon from Michael’s
Heidi Grace Heart Accent
Fiskars Heart Punch and Scallop Border Punch
Marvy Mega Scallop Circle Punch
Colorbox Chalk Inks (available at your local Michael’s Craft Stores)
Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro Adhesive & Glue Arts Ribbon Adhesive
Making Memories Slice Die Cut System Basics 1 Cartridge

Box
1) Select papers to decorate the outside of the box. Cut to fit side. Adhere to box. Stitch by hand or by machine down the middle of a length of a 8 inch length of ribbon. Pull on the end strings to softly gather the ribbon.
2) Next stamp the sweet background stamp from the Tiny Treats and add the heart and sentiment stamps. Punch out the stamped image using the Mega Scallop Circle Punch. Ink edges and add Heidi Grace heart embellishment.
3) Use Ribbon Adhesive to add gathered ribbon to box. This will make a soft stem. Then add foam pop dots to the backside of punched piece and adhere to box side. Add additional heart punches and pop with foam adhesive.

Paper Fortune Cookies
1) First select the papers that you would like to use for the cookies. Then hand cut or use a die cut machine to cut several 3 ½ inch to 4 inch circles. The size you chose for the circle will determine the size of the cookie.
2) Next fold the circle in half. Do not make a hard crease along the middle but leave this as a soft fold pressing the circle together at the outer edge. Apply a small strip of adhesive to the inside of the circle at the outer edge. Press edges together to adhere.
3) Grasp the middle of the center of the fold and push this inward toward the outer edge of the circle. It can help to place your finger inside the soft fold to help guide the circle to fold and crease like a cookie.
4) If you prefer the cookie to stay tightly pressed together…you will need to add some adhesive to the inner pressed fold to make it hold. Otherwise they look fine with a fold and not tightly closed. Practice with a piece of play paper before you begin to see how much you need to crease and fold to get the look you like.

Fortunes
5) Next select the stamps and messages you like. Work with a printer style paper that is light weight. Stamp the messages and hearts onto the paper working across the straight edge of the paper repeating your stamps. Then cut long strips of the stamped fortunes.
6) Once you have your fortunes stamped and cut, slide them into the cookies. It’s fun to leave an edge peeking out of the end for the recipient to pull. Stamp some extra fortunes to tuck into the box!
7) Add a little paper shred or additional fortunes and tuck the cookies into the box! Consider adding some real fortune cookies to the box along with the paper cookies!
Tips: If you’re not a stamper, you can handwrite the messages or even type them on your computer and print out strips.

Make larger cookies and attach small treats or gifts to the end of the fortune to be pulled out for a fun surprise.

This is a great gift for your sweetheart and children too! Just change up the messages and look to fit whom the gift is for!

Test Photo

2011-01-23T11:55:00.000-08:00

Winter Skate Box

2011-01-13T10:50:00.000-08:00

Winter Skate Box

Designer: Julia Sandvoss

Designer Note: Linda Albrecht is the complete and total inspiration for this project. She made one using anther product line. When I saw the Wintertime collection I knew it was the perfect fit! Thanks Linda for your never ending inspiration!!

Supplies:

- Echo Park "Wintertime" paper collection

- Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro ExtremeTac, Extreme Adhesive Squares and Micro Adhesive Squares, Glue Arts Hot Glue Gun

- Plaid mod podge

- Apple Barrel Pewter Gray paint

- FolkArt Winter White paint

- FolkArt Metallic Silver Sterling and Pearl White paints

- May Arts Ribbon (MayArts.com)

- Bo Bunny Double Dot cardstock

- Colorbox Chalk Inks: warm red, aqua and glacier blue

- Papier-mache box (Hobby Lobby)

- EK Success Border Punch: Diamond Lace Edger Punch

- Martha Stewart coarse glitter

- White felt

- Jingle bells

- Christmas picks and berries

- Snowflake ornaments and twine

- Wood skates (look for these in your craft stores or online)

Step 1 - Cut two pieces of paper to fit, and cover the sides of the box without the lid. Ink the edges and adhere using the Glue Glider Pro ExtremeTac for good adhesion. Next punch a decorative strip using the Diamond Lace punch. Ink the edge of the punch strip and glitter. Set aside to allow the paper and glitter to dry.

Step 2 - Next cut a piece of white felt to cover the top of the lid. Adhere using Glue Arts hot glue gun. Select a striped paper and cut to fit edge of lid. Adhere to sides. Wrap ribbon around lid using a sheer ribbon so the patterned paper shows underneath. Adhere in a few spots with Micro Adhesive Squares. Tie in the front including an ornament of your choice (Joy is shown). Affix securely with hot glue gun.

Step 3 - Once the glittered border strip is dry, adhere to box tucking just slightly under the box lid.

Step 4 - Paint the skates before you begin to allow time to dry. Paint the bottom blade Pewter Gray, and then once that paint is dry, go over with Plaid Silver Sterling Metallic paint. Paint the tops and front of the skate in Winter White. Then go over with Plaid Pearl White Metallic paint.

Step 5 - Apply a light layer of plaid mod podge to the top and front of skates. Apply a liberal coating of glitter. Shake off extra glitter.

Step 6 - Next decorate the skates with papers of your choice. Ink the edges of the paper and adhere with Glue Glider Pro ExtremeTac. Poke holes through paper, and thread twine through to create laces. Add jingle bells before tying the bows.

Step 7 - Hot glue the skates to the lid. Finish off with a hand cut or purchased snowflake ornaments or embellishments. Tuck in some Christmas picks and berries. Sprinkle a little glitter over the top for a light glittery dusting.

A Few of My Favorites

2011-01-10T11:01:00.001-08:00

Today as I worked on my first layout of the new year...I was looking through images of projects and crafts I've made this past year.

Some I absolutely loved...while others...ehh...okay...not my favorite.

Others I know I'll make again and try a new twist to spice it up.

Here' are some of my favorite projects I made during 2010!

Here's to 2011 and all the possibilities and new projects!!!

Be sure to pop in this week...I've got a really good giveaway planned that you WON'T want to miss!!

Whimsical Holiday Christmas Tree!!

2011-01-02T10:50:00.000-08:00

Decorating for the holidays is truly fun for me. {well almost all...except the dragging of the umpteen containers from the basement to the main floor!!}

I'll admit: I love bright, colorful holiday decorations. Come to my home and you'll find orange, aqua and pinks mixed with candy apple red and lime green decorations.

It's a cheerful color combination to spruce up traditional holiday colors.And it makes me smile.

This whimsical tree is easy to construct. Make one or a set of three...one larger and two smaller (as decorations look good in set's of three) to match your home decorations or give one as a gift.

Supplies:

• Echo Park "Everyone Loves Christmas" paper collection
• Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro Perma Tac, 3D Combo Pac, extreme adhesive squares and micro adhesive squares
• May Arts ribbons (MayArts.com)
• Bo Bunny Double Dot Wasabi cardstock
• The Twinery Baker's Twines (thetwinery.com)
• Colorbox Chalk Inks: warm red, creamy brown, aqua and moss green
• Papier-maché tree (Hobby Lobby)
• EK Success Border Punches: double embossed dotted lace, large edger punch circles, loops
• Kaisercraft jewels
• K & Company gems
• Karen Foster Snowflake Brad

Step 1 • Begin by choosing a variety of border punches (or decorative edge scissors) along with your papers. Start with the first paper that will be the bottom edge of the tree. Punch the edge and cut to a desired width. A good width to maintain is 1½ to 2 inches. Once the paper is punched and cut, place the paper onto the tree and "fold" around the sides, creasing as you do this. Then cut along the creases to create individual pieces to adhere to the sides of the tree.

Step 2 • Ink the paper edges and then adhere to the tree using the Glue Glider Pro Perma Tac cartridge for a strong adhesion.

Step 3 • Continue this step, varying the border punches and widths as you work your way from the bottom to the top of the tree. Add in ribbons in place of papers for a fun look.

Step 4 • Once the entire tree has been covered, select the Echo Park Paper "Everybody Loves Christmas Ornament." Hand cut the ornaments out of the paper. Ink the edges.

Step 5 • Decorate the paper ornaments with gems and Stickles glitter. Apply a square of 3D Combo Pac foam adhesive to backside of the ornament. Adhere to the tree. Tie bakers twine onto the ornaments.

Step 6 • Finish off with a hand cut or punched star embellished with a snowflake brad, gems and last … a bit of ink on the edges.

Holiday Craft Idea Printer's Tray

2011-01-01T10:48:00.000-08:00

Candies, cookies, candles, perfumes and such are all wonderful gifts; however, they don't last.

Why not give a gift that will endure and also put you at the top of the gift-giving list?

This printer's tray keepsake can be made with holiday papers and embellishments to serve as a special reminder of this time of the year.

Another option is to select products to match the receiver's home décor, making it perfect for year round. Here's how to make a gift that will certainly not be returned.

Holiday Printer's Tray

Designer: Julia Sandvoss

Supplies:

• K & Co. Yuletide holiday papers, adhesive paper borders, rub-ons and embellishment collection

• Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro Perma Tac, 3D combo pac and Extreme Adhesive Squares

• 7Gypsies printer's tray

• Plaid white paint

• May Arts ribbons

• Colorbox chalk inks: warm red, creamy brown, moss green

• Making Memories key

• Vintage thread spool

• EK Success/Martha Stewart icicle punch, glittering glue and snow glitter

• Aleene's liquid paper glaze

• White felt

• Stickles glitter: Christmas red, lime green, silver and yellow

• Making Memories flower poinsettia, buttons and "Blessed" diecut

• Making Memories Slice Design Cordless Cutter Machine and Mistletoe design card

Step 1 • Brush a bit of white paint onto the sides of the printer's tray. Use a paper towel and wipe off any excess paint to leave a light coating. This will give the tray just a bit of a distressed look. Allow time to dry.

Step 2 • To make the top left portion, cut a piece of paper measuring 4 by 6 inches. Lightly ink the edges. Next punch a strip of paper using the icicle punch. Coat with glittering glue adhesive and apply a liberal coating of snow glitter. Shake excess glitter off onto tray or paper. Cut a piece of felt measuring 3 by 4 inches. Apply a coating of glitter adhesive and again add a liberal coating of glitter and shake off any excess. Adhere felt to paper using Glue Glider Pro with Perma Tac for good adhesion. Next select two of the same Santa diecuts. Add 3D Combo Pac foam adhesive to the top of one and adhere the second. This creates a dimensional diecut. Adhere diecut to paper. Adhere punch strip to paper and adhere to printer tray.

Step 3 • To make lower left, cut a piece of paper measuring 4 by 6 inches. Ink the edges. Cut a piece of paper measuring 3 by 5 inches. Adhere your photo to paper with a slight tilt to show a bit of the background paper. Adhere to larger paper. Tie ribbon around paper, secure with adhesive squares and finally adhere to printer tray.

Step 4 • For the top center, cut a piece of paper measuring 4 by 6 inches. Ink the paper edges. Add the diecut to the left side. Attach the key with Extreme Adhesive. Add the Yuletide Adhesive Paper Border sticker. Diecut or handcut the word "Joy." Use the 3D Combo Pac foam to give the word "Joy" a bit of height. Adhere to paper. Embellish the border sticker and Joy diecut with Stickles Glitter.

Step 5 • To make the lower center portion, cut a piece of paper measuring 4 by 6 inches. Ink the paper edges. Use two of the Yuletide Tree diecuts. Add 3D Combo Pac foam adhesive to the top of one of the tree and adhere the second over this. This creates a dimensional diecut. Adhere diecut to paper. Embellish tree with Stickles Glitter and add touches of liquid glue, which will dry to a glossy finish. Add Yuletide Rub On and gems. Finish with buttons and adhere with Micro Adhesive Squares.

Step 6 • For the top right, cut a piece of paper measuring 4 by 6 inches. Ink the edges. Next cut a piece of paper measuring 3 by 5 inches. Ink the edges. Adhere your photo to paper with a slight tilt to show a bit of the paper. Adhere to background paper. Add Yuletide adhesive paper border sticker, "Blessed" diecut and poinsettia. Finish off with Stickles glitter accents added to border sticker. Adhere to tray.

Step 7 • For the lower right, cut a piece of paper measuring 4 by 6 inches. Ink the paper edges. Cut another piece of paper 3 by 4 inches. Ink the edges. Adhere the ribbon onto the bottom paper. Use two of the Yuletide Santa diecuts. Add 3D Combo Pac foam adhesive to the top of one of the Santas and adhere the second over this. Adhere diecut to paper. Embellish with Stickles glitter and add touches of liquid glue for a glossy finish. Add HoHoHo diecut and gem. Embellish with Stickles glitter. Finish with vintage ribbon spool and straight pin. Adhere using Extreme Adhesive Squares.

Step 8 • Add any additional diecuts to sides of tray if you choose. Add any glitters or glossy accents as needed.

Be sure to check back in after this weekend for my next holiday craft and more!!!

And my New Year's goal is to get back on track with more blogging and updates. It's hard to blog for myself when I blog for others.lol But I do miss it and really do enjoy posting and sharing more than just my crafts. So I promise I'll do that!!

Noel Wood Block Holiday Letters

2010-12-18T10:59:00.000-08:00

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Spread a little holiday cheer with these easy to make and easy to give NOEL Holiday Blocks. These blocks were purchased at Hobby Lobby with NOEL already printed on them; however, they were a bit blah. And in a glittery, bright and cheery holiday season, they were calling for a new look.

Letter blocks can be decorated with holiday papers and embellishments to serve as a special reminder of this time of the year. Or perhaps change the words to Joy or Love or consider making these a personalized gift and decorate with the receiver's name. They also make a great gift for a teen, or boy or girl with their first name, or even for a sorority or fraternity. The options are endless when you look past the basic block.

SUPPLIES NEEDED

• Making Memories Noel papers, diecuts, stickers and felt poinsettia flower*

• Making Memories Falala papers, pin

• Shabby Chic Crafts (shabbychiccrafts.com) Christmas Daily Album Journaling Kit II

• Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro Perma Tac, 3D Combo Pac and Extreme Adhesive Squares*

• Wood letter cubes (purchased at Hobby Lobby)

• Bazzill cardstock

• KaiserCraft pearls

• Colorbox Chalk Inks: warm red, lime pastel, moss green

• EK Success lattice chain border punch

• Circle punch

• Stickles glitter: Christmas red

• Making Memories Slice Design Cordless Cutter Machine and Noel design card

*You can find these supplies at For Keeps Sake Scrapbook Store, 4530 Lemay Ferry Road.

Step 1 • Start by selecting your papers and embellishments. It's fine to mix and match papers from different manufacturers or even different year's holiday lines. Cut four squares of various papers 2 3/4 inches by 2 3/4 inches.

Step 2 • Using the slice cutter machine, cut out the "NOEL" letters in a 3-inch size. You can also hand cut or even use a large alphabet sticker or chipboard for these. Ink the letter edges and set aside.

Step 3 • For the "N" block select the background paper and ink the edge of the Shabby Chic Crafts "Joy" flashcard along with the paper. Adhere the flashcard to the paper, layer a punched circle with the Christmas bottle cap diecut. Ink the edges of diecut and adhere to the paper using Glue Glider Pro with Perma Tac for good adhesion. Next adhere the letter "N." Cut a small square of the U Cut It Foam and adhere the Vintage Christmas Tag Stamp diecut to the Joy tag. This creates a dimensional diecut. Finish off with felt poinsettia using the Extreme Adhesive Squares. Add a rhinestone to the center of the flower. Tuck in decorative pin behind stamp diecut.

Step 4 • For the "O" block, select the background paper and adhere to the block. Punch a strip of paper using the lattice edger punch. Use the Making Memories Slice and Noel design card to cut a decorative frame and circle. Ink edges and adhere the punch strip with the frame and circle layered on top. Next cut a circle from the U Cut It Foam and adhere the 3D Christmas greeting diecut to the block. This creates a dimensional diecut. Add glitter to the holly berries on the diecut. Pop up the holly leaves on the diecut.

Step 5 • For the "E" block select the background paper and adhere to block. Use the Slice and Noel design card to diecut a frame and holly berry. Ink the edges and adhere to the background paper using the Glue Glider Pro. Then add the Vintage Christmas Tag Stamp diecut to frame. Cut thin strips and squares from the U Cut It foam. Place these onto the backside of the letter "E." Adhere to diecut. Add word stickers and a pearl embellishment. Use the Stickles glitter and apply glitter to the holly berries on the diecut. Adhere using a small square of the U Cut It Foam to give it dimension.

Step 6 • For the final block, once again select the background and adhere to the block. Cut a smaller piece of holiday paper and ink edges. Select the Shabby Chic Crafts "Cheer" flashcard, ink the edges and adhere both to background paper. Next cut a small rectangle from the U Cut It Foam and adhere the Making Memories Noel glitter diecut to the block. Adhere the letter "L" to the diecut. Last step is to hand cut the poinsettia from the Making Memories paper (or use another felt flower). Use the Extreme Adhesive Squares to attach the poinsettia and finish off with a pearl embellishment.

Celebrate Christmas Ornament

2010-12-15T10:57:00.000-08:00

Where on earth has the month... no year gone?

I swear I was just on Show Me St.Louis with my Thanksgiving crafts and here it's time to go back with Christmas crafts.

So much has happened in those four weeks!! Thanksgiving, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows {can't wait for the final movie!!}, Christmas Choir Concert, coordinating the Boy Scout activity, Cheerleading competition, creating and writing four holiday craft articles for the St.Louis Post Dispatch, decorating the house, endless homework and on and on.

This month I am following the suggestion of some and taking a photo a day. It's a unique way to capture and remember all the things that occur in this incredibly busy month. Once the month is over I'll make a mini album with all those pictures. I'm honestly looking forward to it and looking forward to crafting...just for me!

Tune in during January and I'll share the album with you. For now...here's today highlighted craft as seen on Show Me St.Louis.

Celebrate Ornament

Designer: Julia Sandvoss

Supplies:

Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro Extreme Tac Cartridge

Glue Arts Extreme Adhesive Mini Squares

Glue Arts Hot Glue Gun

Making Memories Noel papers, Felt Poinsettia, Chandelier Beads

Making Memories Falala Diecut quote, Felt Snowflake and Rhinestones

Jump Rings

Paper Mache Ornament (purchased at Hobby Lobby)

Stickles Glitter Christmas Red, Lime Green

Tattered Angles Glimmer Spray Mist Candy Apple Red

Colorbox Chalk Inks Moss Green, Warm Red, Warm Brown

K & Company Gems

Instructions:

1) Use a piece of lightweight paper (copy paper) to fold around one section or ornament creasing at edges to create a template.

2) Select your papers and trace template shape onto the backside of the paper. Cut out papers and ink the edges.

3) Adhere papers onto ornament using Glue Glider Pro and the Extreme Tac Adhesive cartridge.

4) Add embellishments to ornament adhering with Extreme Mini Adhesive squares.

5) Use Stickles to add touches of glitter to papers.

6) Add jump rings to Chandelier beads. String onto top cord.

7) Add several jump rings to bead and hot glue to bottom of ornament.

7) Finish off with a few mists of the Tattered Angels Glimmer spray.

For more ornament ideas be sure to visit the Glue Arts blog and also enter to win!!

And for more holiday craft ideas...just keep paging down to see my Whimsical Christmas Tree and the beautiful Printer's Tray. A new craft will be in this week's Post Home & Away section so don't miss that as well!!

Fall Craft Ideas

2010-11-13T15:05:00.000-08:00

Now let me be the first to say I realize not everyone is going to go out and buy all new decorations for fall or Thanksgiving.

In fact many people don't do anything right now because they're waiting to pull out all their Christmas holiday decorations so fall takes a back set.

Well don't let it.

I have a few decorations here and there...pumpkins, gourds, leave garlands and I have to say my house looks amazing. Now it's not filled head to toe like for Halloween and Christmas. But I like it....I really do.

So here's a way to take some items and some that aren't too expensive to update your house for the beautiful fall season!!

Holiday Menu Frame

Supplies:

Glue Arts Hot Glue Gun
Glue Arts Extreme Adhesive Squares

Glue Arts Adhesive Squares
Glue Arts Vinyl Accents
May Arts Ribbon

Picture Frame

Fall Leaves & Picks

K & Company Butterflies

1) Cut the Vinyl Accents to fit inside the picture frame. Next take the pieces out from the frame, insert the vinyl then add the glass and such behind the Glue Arts Vinyl Accents for support.

2) Next select your leaves and fall picks. Hot glue the fall items together at the ends. Tie ribbon around ends and add butterfly. Use Glue Arts Extreme Adhesive…add several squares to backside of leaves and press onto frame.

4) Cut a length of ribbon to run diagonally across bottom corner of frame. Adhere with Adhesive Squares. Adhere leaves together with Extreme Adhesive Squares and adhere onto ribbon.

5) Finish by grabbing a piece of chalk and writing out the day’s menu, a special welcome greeting or note!

6) Fun idea…make small chalkboard frames and personalize with your guests names for a unique placecard!

Fall Burlap Pillow

Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro Fabric Bond
May Arts Ribbon
Delta Metallic Paint
Burlap
Felt
Buttons
Pillow Filler or Insert
Lettering Template

1) Cut pillow to size you like. I was using a bolster pillow insert that needed a new home. So I worked around that size. Sew ribbon across bottom of burlap with machine.
2) Use lettering template or freehand....paint the word Autumn. I chose metallic paints and they look great. Allow to dry.
3) Turn burlap so the front faces the back. Machine stitch around three sides.
4) Hand cut leaf from felt. Hand stitch design on leaf and add buttons. Use Fabric Bond on backside of leaf and adhere to burlap. Iron set or hand stitch onto burlap.
5) Add pillow insert.
6) Hand stitch final side of pillow closed.

Thanksgiving Placecards

Designer: Julia Sandvoss

Supplies:

Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro High Tac
Glue Arts Mini Adhesive Squares
The Twinery: Mandarin, Lemon Drop & Cappuccino Bakers Twine
Creatology Felt Holiday Stickers (Michael's Crafts)
Echo Park Happy Halloween Paper
Cosmo Cricket Early Bird Paper
Bo Bunny Double Dot Cardstock
Making Memories Glitter Alphabet Stickers
EK Success Real Estate Punch
Inkadinkado Earthtones Inks

1) Cut the placecard. I hand drew a swirl on the sides for added fun. Ink edges, crease and fold in half so it will stand.
2) Punch out name piece, ink edges and adhere to card using High Tac. Tie twiner around card and knot on front. Add a mini adhesive square under center tie to hold in place. Add felt sticker.

Designer Tip: Easy and fun projects kids can assist with. Even if you are not hosting the holiday, consider bringing these for the hostess! They're a fun way to decorate the table. Carry the theme forward and making coordinating napkin rings too!

This is just of the ideas from today Show Me St. Louis TV show. Be sure to tune in next week for more fall decorating and crafts ideas.

Haunted Bird House Craft Idea

2010-10-11T15:03:00.000-07:00

What can I say....this birdhouse takes the cake for me this year!

Halloween is one holiday that I truly don't mind putting the time and effort into it to make the house look cool.

I will say...this birdhouse took a LONG LONG time for me.

I would work on it...step away...work on it...step away.

But I will admit...I'm completely pleased with the results and time that went into it!!

It has lots of details...tiny details...but the details are what make it really amazing!!

Haunted Bird House

Designer: Julia Sandvoss

Supplies:
Glue Art Glue Glider Pro Extreme Adhesive and Perma-Tac
Glue Arts Extreme Adhesive Squares & Micro Squares
Glue Arts 3D Combo Pack
Cricut Expresssion
Cricut Happy Hauntings, October 31st Cartridges
Echo Park Paper Happy Halloween Collection
Crackle Paint
Tattered Angels Shimmer Spray
Wood Birdhouse Hobby Lobby
Martha Stewart Icicle Punch
Colorbox Chalk Inks
Stickles Red
Grey Paint

1) First paint all the areas that will be exposed with grey paint. Brush some grey lightly onto the black areas of the birdhouse. (some of the birdhouse was already painted black).

2) Next cover the birdhouse with the Echo Park Papers. Adhere using Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro Extreme Adhesive to assure good adhesion to the house. Use border punch for a drippy looking edge and add to house.
3)Once the house is covered it's time to create the cemetery scene using the Cricut Happy Hauntings cartridge. You'll need to cut images in black and grey cardstock to create the dimensional look. Add inks, Shimmer spray and touches of Stickles glitter to enhance and embellish. Glue Arts 3D Combo pack foam sheets are an absolute necessity for making and layers these items.

4) Once you have the pieces cut start to adhere to the house using Glue Arts 3D Combo pack foam and the Extreme Adhesive Mirco and regular squares.

5) Add fun details such as use Stickles to glitter on the eyes on the skull papers. Add more bit of Shimmer Sprays on and around the house as you continue to build it to give it that spooky look!

6) Glue Arts 3D Combo pack makes it easy to add layered items. Simply cut the foam to fit...ghosts, banners...gives added dimension and adheres perfectly! And now you have one amazing decoration for around your house!!

Tune in later this week for more ideas how to decorate your home using the Glue Arts Car Accents... here's a peek...

See you soon....

Back to School Tote Bag!!

2010-09-13T15:02:00.000-07:00

It's officially back to school time!

Time to back up those lunches, folders, homework and backpacks and send the kids off to school!

It's also time to put a plan together to keep things organized. Endless papers, library books, gym clothes not to mention the after school activities all challenge our ability to keep things neat and tidy!

Today's craft is perfect for organization at home and at school! Consider making this for a special teacher or for use around the home. The tote bag is perfect for many uses...and the glass jar...ideal for holding pencils, pens, markers and more. And a neat tip about the jar...the design can be changed out for the upcoming fall holidays!!

Back to School Tote Bag and Pencil Jar
Designer: Julia Sandvoss

Supply List:

Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro – Fabric Bond Adhesive
Glue Arts Car Accents – Razzle Dazzle Red, Goin Green
Various Fabrics, Thread and Felt
Fusible Web
Canvas Bag
Glass Jar
Stuffing or Poly Fill
Cricut Diecut System Locker Talk Cartridge
Imaginisce I-top Tool and Buttons
Bo Bunny Buttons and Gems

1. Start with the tote bag and select your apple diecut shape. I chose a diecut from the Cricut Locker Talk cartridge. Apply the fusible web to the fabric of your choice. Cut two apple shapes with your die cut system.

2. Next using the Glue Arts Fabric Bond, apply the adhesive to the backside of one of the apple shapes. Iron the shape onto the canvas bag. Next hand sew or machine stitch the second apple over the bottom apple. Leaving an opening to add some stuffing inside before finishing. Hand cut the leaves and stem and sew those on.

3. Hand cut or diecut two flowers. Apply the Fabric Bond to the backside of the flower and iron onto the bottom corners of the tote bag. Add hand stitching around the outside of the flower for interest.

4. Cut a 2 felt circles and two fabric circles of the same size. Layer one over the other and hand stitch onto the flower. By adding the felt layer this gives a bit of height and dimension to the flowers. Hand cut two felt leaves and stitch those onto the bag.

5. Next select some coordinating buttons and stitch those on the bag in sets of three around the flowers. Embellishments tend to balance best when they are used in odd numbers.

6. Use the Imaginisce i-top tool to make several fabrics buttons. Instructions for this tool can be found on the Imaginisce site. www.imaginisce.com Then once made, hot glue the buttons onto the flowers.

7. Machine sew the purchased trim and ribbon across the top of the bag. Add two additional fabric buttons. Finish off with a fun coordinating ribbon tied onto the handle!

8. For the glass jar use the Razzle Dazzle Red and Goin Green Car Accents. These vinyl sheets can be cut using your Cricut or diecut system. Cut the same apple shape once in red and once in green. Snip off the green leaf. Hand cut a small brown stem from cardstock. Layer the red vinyl apple, with the brown stem and green vinyl leaf and adhere the vinyl to your glass jar.

9. Add one more fabric button using the i-top.

10. Fill the jar with beans, small stones or pebbles and add in pencils, colored pencils, paint brushes…the sky’s the limit.

11. Last….present this to your teacher and wait for the smile!

I love this craft as a cute tote bag is always a great craft idea that also looks cute. The jar can be changed out with new decor for fall, Halloween and more!

EEEK Halloween Block Sign

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I am getting a jump on my October TV projects.. yes I know October. But Halloween IS my favorite and there's always lots of cool things to make so why not start now. Plus I received some awesome papers from Echo Park and their fantastic Happy Halloween line. Great patterns and colors...really a good one!

So here's my first project....

Eek Sign

Supplies:

Echo Park Happy Halloween Papers & Sticker
Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro Perma Tac Adhesive
Glue Arts 3D Combo Foam Adhesive
Making Memories Slice & Spellbound Card
Colorbox Chalk Inks
Tattered Angels Graphite Spray
Pink Paislee Pixie Sticks Glitter
Stickles Copper
Wire
Wood Blocks from Hobby Lobby

and some detailed photos...lots of layering and popping things up using the 3D Combo from Glue Arts { I totally love that product!!}

I'm ready to pull out all the Halloween now!! After all there are only 65 days until Halloween!!!!!!!!!!!