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DIY Chalkboard Frame
The last two weeks I've been busy as a bee spending time with one of my bestest friends ever.
We *love* to craft together but we are miles and miles apart on a normal day.
When she arrived we had BIG BIG plans of many things to get done. We had planned this for quite some time.
We didn't waste any time once she arrived. We created over 32 projects! We were trying to beat a previous record from her last visit but 32 seems to be the magic number. I just love the work out I give to all my Stampin' Up! stamps. They have been INKED!!
We made a trip to the local craft store to gather our supplies and then the creating started.
We decided to create a Chalk Art Frame for our first project.
We grabbed a simple gold frame, decorative frame and poster board.
We painted the poster board with a chalkboard paint. The gold frame we painted with a soft blue pain. The decorative frame we painted with an off white paint. The two frames were slightly sanded, and we added gold splatter. The gold splatter became a little bit of a problem because it didn't want to dry. We didn't panic, we just added embossing powder over it. Worked like a charm.
Once the two frames were dry we did a little stamping on the decorative frame using the script from By the Tide.
We hot glued the two frames together but noticed this wasn't holding as well as we liked. Easy fix, we added velcro to each side of the decorative frame and attached. This will help greatly when we want to change out the chalk art for the season.
Next we seasoned our chalkboards to get them ready to add our chalk art.
We decided to add a banner across the frame and our thought is to change it out as we want for the seasons.
The banner was created with all Stampin' Up! products except for one piece- the music notes banner. This actually came from an antique store and it's OLD music sheets. *it's DIVINE* You can see the entire suppy list at the end of this post.
The last thing we needed to do was CHALK! This was the most stressful part of the entire project. I do love how it came out and I stopped erasing and just let my hand get crazy with the swirls. I'm in love with the entire project.
Are you ready to give Chalk Art a try?
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Stamp set: By the Tide (129120) You're Amazing (126722) Cardstock: Pool Party, Gold Brushed Cardstock (102935) Ink: Early Espresso,
Accessories: Gold Embossing Powder(#109129)Linen Thread (104199), 7/16" Natural Trim Ribbon (129287), Chevron Texture Embossing Folder (127749), Smooch Spritz Gold (119968), Smooch Spritz Vanilla Shimmer (100625), Canvas Creations (129375), Glue Gun, Burlap, This & That DSP (130814), First Edition DSP (121878), Vintage Trinkets (118764)
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Subscribe to the comments for this post21 Days Forms a Habit…
You've heard this saying before, right? Do something or quit something for 21 days and you form a habit? I thought I would share a little 21 day journey that I'm currently involved with. I've even dragged a few friends with me. I believe that together you become MORE powerful when you are trying to make a change.
As you know a few weeks ago I was pretty sick with that icky awful sinus infection. During that time frame I knew that many things could be contributing to my "I just don't feel GREAT" self. My jeans don't fit like I want, I wasn't exercising and water intake is just not my gig. I could list about 10 more things but then I would REALLY be telling on myself!! Since I turned 40 my entire mind and body has been going through these CRAZY changes. Oh my heavens!
An online friend started her 21 day challenge while I was sick. She kept posting her journey on Instagram and every day I would read it. It became an obsession to watch for the posts to come through and her message was ALWAYS so inspiring and uplifting. I hadn't moved a muscle off my chair and already my brain was starting to "feel better!" Pretty powerful, really!
8 days ago I started my journey to get back in control of my physical self and I knew that my emotional and mental self would follow suit. I was 100% right. The journey has not be easy at ALL. Remember, the words "workout" or "Exercise" have not been muttered from my lips EVER. Like 40 years EVER! They still don't come out EASY. But that's okay. It's part of my journey. I thought I would share a little bit of my journey with you in the photos that I post on Instagram. I also made a little "Pennant" book for myself to keep in front of my face with little motivating facts and quotes.
You can follow along my journey HERE with Instagram. I *heart* Instagram!
You can bet this 21 Day Challenge will be plopped directly into a scrapbook!
To keep my journey STRONG, I wanted something that I could pick up when I'm feeling defeated or discouraged. Motivational quotes are always uplifiting to me. I put together this fun little Pennant book filled with a few of my favorite quotes and the This and That Epic Day product line was PERFECT to use with the inspirational quotes on the stickers. *LOVE*
I can only hope that my little journey inspires someone else along the way. Regardless, I'm glad you've always been a part of of my journey's and adventures. Lord knows my life is an adventure.
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Supplies Used:
Stamps: Established Elegance (122532), Designer Typeset Photopolymer Stamps (132956) Cardstock: Vellum (101856) Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade
Ink: Basic Black Craft Ink, Island Indigo
Accessories: This and That Epic Day DSP (130814), Stickers (131271), Rotary Stamp (130133), Paper Doilies (129399), Clear Embossing Powder (109130), Heat Tool (129053), Clear Window Sheets (114323), Burlap, Toothpick, Early Espresso Bakers Twine (123124), Stapler, Core'dinations Cardstock Pool Party (129321), Basic Designer Buttons (129325), 1" Circle Punch (119868), Canvas Creations (129375), Island Indigo Bakers Twine (125575), Tea Time Trinkets (129326)
To make the Pennants I used the Petal Cone Die Cut (121810)! AWESOME Die Cut!
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Rags to Riches- Fabric
It's no surprise in my house that I own THREE sewing machines and most of them only see the needle through paper OR fabric to paper more than anything. When it comes to my crafting supplies I'm pretty good and getting lots of mileage out of each and every thing I own. I make sure it's touched, played with and crafted in some way to inspire others.
There is ONE exception…. FABRIC! I have it lined up beautifully on a shelf. It's so beautiful that I have the hardest time taking it off the shelf and putting it to a crafting use. Once I get crazy and decide I want to create with my Stampin' Up! fabric it's not for any huge project but I do love to add it to a card. Stampin' Up! Fabric is HIGH quality and quite frankly just darn CA-UTE in the pattern department!
I pulled a little off my shelf today! Oh boy!
I used the Tea for Two Designer Fabric in the Spring Mini. 50% off to boot!
Plenty of little elements on this card to talk about.
My favorite being the March Paper Pumpkin Image "Hey There Friend".
For this card I omitted the "Hey There" and just used "friend."
The gold speckles is the other image that came with the Paper Pumpkin kit this month.
Gold… I've fallen in love again. Exciting to see it make a come back.
I just embossed the speckles with a little gold embossing powder.
Adding fabric to your cards is not hard AT all. I literally ripped a few strips and did a straight stitch across the card.
Easy Peasy!
The Natural ribbon is tattered on the ends by simply pulling the threads. Again, not hard to make a SHABBY card.
You can see all the supplies for this card below.
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Supplies:
Stamps: Collage Curios (#129102) Paper Pumpkin Image (Subscribe HERE) Cardstock: Sahara Sand
Ink: Basic Gray, Island Indigo Accessories: Soda Pop Tops (#129388), Tea for Two Fabric (#129308), Natural 7/16" Trim Ribbon (#129287), Cute Clips-Hung Up (#129389), Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack (#129312), 1" Circle Punch (#119868), 3/4" Circle Punch (119873)
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Creative Explosion!
Yes, I'm calling it a CREATIVE Explosion because I've been so busy the last three days and I'm about to give you a CREATIVE explosion of projects. I feel the need to catch you up to speed! Grab a drink and sit awhile. It's a big ONE!
This weekend I had a run on creativity. It's not often I get that moment where all the stars align correctly and the creative mojo overflows. When it happens I take FULL advantage of it and keep the creativity running until it just runs out. The good news… it's not running out. I don't know what it is lately but I am so excited about the products Stampin' Up! has available it keeps my mind on OVERDRIVE!
The colors on this card just make me HAPPY! You know I'm a huge fan of the Summer Starfruit, but adding Basic Gray, Pool Party and Crumb Cake was icing on the cake. I was also excited to try something new with the Window Frames. I love these Framelits and all the great sizes that are available with it. I used the smallest window frame and die cut 5 of them. I started this card by die cutting one of the larger frames on a 4 x 5 1/4" sheet of cardstock. I then took the "stencil" of the Window Frame and placed it over the Summer Starfruit cardstock and sprayed the Gold Glow Smooch Spritz over it. It created a nice spray of the Gold Spritz on the Summer Starfruit. Once that was created and dried I stamped the smaller frames and adhered them onto the cardstock. Overall, that Gold Smooch Spritz made such a difference.
Supplies Used:
Stamps: Border Banter, Fabulous Phrases
Ink: Basic Gray, Pool Party, Summer Starfruit
Cardstock: Basic Gray, Summer Starfruit, Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Very Vanilla
Accessories: First Edition DSP, Travel Journal Wheel, Chevron Textured Embossing Folder, Gold Smooch Spritz, Neutral Buttons, Neutral Brads, 2 1/2" Circle punch, Linen Thread, Little Label punch pack, Window Frame Framelit
I'm still working on my December Daily album. I'm loving this and love that we will be able to look back on the daily memories of December 2012. To make this album even more fun, once it's created and printed I plan to have the kids share their stories using our Talking Tags and placing them into the album. HOW COOL IS THAT?
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Are you looking for Creative gift packaging ideas? This small little "gift bag" was created using the Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die Cut. This die cut has been a favorite of mine for a long time. I decided to make a little gift bag to place a jewelry piece inside for a friends birthday. It was a perfect fit.
To create the gift box, die cut your DSP using the Fancy Favor Bigz Die Cut. Make crisp folds on all the scored edges.
Put the box together except DO NOT adhere the bottom together. Die Cut one of the Window Frames that can fit folded over the top of the box and fold over making a crisp fold.
At this point the decorating can be up to you. I decided to take my nifty Sewing Machine and sewed across the Window Frame.
I then layered ribbon across and sewed that as well. The buttons were hand sewn using Linen Thread.
I then attached a simple tag using my Vintage Trinkets and Viola', the gift bag was created.
Now, once you place your "giftie" inside simply close the bottom using adhesive. I didn't use Sticky Strip like I normally would because I wanted my friend to open it from the bottom.
Clever packaging and she can re-use just like we re-use store bought gift bags. You can find more great ideas for quick Gift Packaging HERE.
Supplies Used:
Stamps: Lovely Little Labels
Ink: Early Espresso
Cardstock: Very Vanilla
Accessories: Fancy Favor Bigz XL, Vintage Trinkets, Linen Thread, Bright Buttons, Faceted Glass Buttons, Jewelry Tag punch, Victoria Crochet Trim, Crumb Cake Seam Binding ribbon, Window Framelits, Fan Fair DSP
By now you probably have finished your drink. That was a lot to take in. Like I said, it was a Creative Explosion. Thank you for sitting through it and hopefully it inspires you to create something pretty today.
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P.S. The elves didn't move last night. <Insert face with BIG EYES> Alexis was quick to say they are enjoying that one spot. I love that girl!!
Pinwheels
While I was on the Disney trip I was talking with a fellow demonstrator about different projects she was making and I was so intrigued with one of them. She told me she was making Summer Wreaths by making Pinwheels. I thought this sounded like a really fun idea so I set out to make my own. I thought this would be a pretty big project, but in the end it didn't take any time at all. Once you do all the prep work of cutting your paper it's quite easy. Take a peek:
I had an entire pack of the Big Top Birthday DSP #122348. I started by making different sizes of pinwheels. 6 x 6, 4.5 x 4.5 and then the smallest one I made was 4 x 4. Of course any size you make is going to work fine, these are sizes I decided to try myself. Once I cut my paper to the desired size I used this pattern below to make the pinwheel patterns. Keep in mind I used "almost" the entire pack of DSP. It's retiring, I wanted to make GOOD use of it.
I bought a Styrofoam Wreath at my local craft shop and started making the pinwheels on the wreath by using stick pins. This way I figured the pinwheels were not going anywhere. I continued to do this until my wreath was complete. Here is my completed project:
Just as simple as that. I encourage you to make one. They are simple and it's one way to use your supplies and enjoy a nice summer wreath in your home.
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Have a FANTASTIC day!
