Getting Crazy with Pin Cushions

While Cathy was here I had to take her to one of my favorite places here in Northern Va…Wegmans.  It's a grocery store like no other and you have to see it to appreciate it.  It's just fantastic.  While we were there we found some Ball Jelly Jars that are the cutest things.  We both looked at each other knew exactly what we were doing with these. Let me share some of our fun and eye candy.

You may remember a few weeks back I shared another Pin Cushion. That one was a little more difficult to make.  If you use a Ball Jelly Jar you are in business and they are much easier. 

I used the Beau Chateau (#122336) Fabric for this first one. It has that awesome shabby look and feel.  I added a piece of ribbon and a Crown Trinket (#121891) for a little more umph to this cushion. 

Demonstrators, do you have retired buttons? Here is a great use for them.  The buttons on this pin cushion are retired but SO cute.

This pin cushion uses the Timeless Portrait fabric (#122337).  This is beautiful fabric. 

I was a little fancy with this cushion.  I added that beautiful Vanilla velvet ribbon (#125637) around the jar and then added pearls to the ribbon.  Ohhh weee…. Super pretty.

Now for something completely different.  I received an email from another Crafting company and it had a pin cushion very similar to this.  I went and bought these small antique frames and removed the glass.  I stuffed my Beau Chateau fabric into the opening and stuffed my stuffing inside.  Once it was stuffed to my desired stuffiness I pushed the backing back onto the frame.  Once that was locked in place I pulled the fabric from all sides to make the fabric tight.  The back was not pretty at all and unacceptable.  I decided to get my favorite tool of the season out, My Glue Gun! We are BEST FRIENDS right now.  To make the back a little more presentable I stretched the fabric on the back and used a glue gun to hold it in place.  It was perfect. 

I think these are perfect gifts for friends, families and even teachers. Very delicate for a lady. 

***Just had a light bulb moment to make the backs of this pin cushion pretty.  I'll share tomorrow with more pics.

Back to work for me.  I am pulling all the Fall/Harvest/Halloween decorations out and decorating my stamp room.  I do this every year and it's so much fun.  I love to see all the projects from years past. 

Hope your day is fantastic and you can visit my Spooky Online Craft Store HERE!  Pick up your own Fabric today so you can make a few Pin Cushions yourself.  Then you can coordinate a card or another decor project using the coordinating accessories.  WOW. This is why we LOVE Stampin Up!

XOXOXOXO

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Pin Cushions!

They are all the rage and so simple to make.  Let me show you one that I made in about 15 minutes.  I started mine with a clean Jelly Jar.  Just so you know I'm making the kids eat lots of Peanut Butter and Jelly so we can collect more jars.  Okay, just kidding. 

When you start with your fabric, the amount needed will depend on the size of your jar lid.  My lid was pretty small. I used pinking shears to get a nice edge all around the fabric.  It looks so nice. 

I took a wad (great technical term) of pillow stuffing and placed my Spice Cake Fabric over it and over the lid of my jar.  To help me out I placed a rubber band around the fabric and lid to keep it in place. I then took a strip of coordinating fabric from the Spice Cake line and cut this strip using my Pinking shears again.  I wrapped this around my rubber band so you couldn't see it and tied the fabric in a bow.  I placed my pretty heart pins into the pin cushion at an angle because my lid is very shallow.  It works perfectly.

I could add DSP around the bottom of the jar but I really like this simple look just how it is.  Wouldn't this be a fun gift to give to friends, Teachers or loved ones? They would make a great craft show project too. You could add a simple tag made from the coordinating products and SHAZAM you have a FANTASTIC gift. LOVE It!

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Make it a GREAT day!!

XOXOXO

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Project Re-Do for Valentines!

Good afternoon!  I have a project that I had in my stamp room I've been wanting to update and "re-do" from one that was done last year.  It's been sitting in my stamp room collecting dust!  Finally I was able to tackle the re-do and have uploaded a video on how to put these together.  They are fast and easy and a fun little gift for Valentines Day or really any occasion. 

The chocolates can be found at Costco or you can get the fancy flat chocolates at Target.  I prefer the first because you can buy a HUGE bag of them at a reasonable price.  I am in the process of making the kids teachers a Valentines Basket and this is one of the projects that will go into the basket. 

Here is the project & video!  I hope you enjoy! I have to finish up more of my Valentines for the Prince this week and I'm in the middle of stamping chaos as I get my DIVA projects finished and in the MAIL!  I'll share once they have received their pretties.  It's a BUSY stamping week here….

To watch the video in HD click on YouTube at the bottom right corner. 

In other news..

I don't know about you but it seems like my weekends FLY by!  It was so nice to sit with friends last night and watch the Super Bowl together and laugh at the commercials.  Russ and I are HUGE Dorito fans so the commercial of the guy licking the finger of the other guy…. made me laugh ALL night.  Just thinking about it right now makes me giggle again.   I really loved everything about the Super Bowl.  I am not much of a football fan but there is something about watching each team and how they come together for the win.  It's almost a little emotional for me.  Then I am so excited for the team that wins and crying sad for the other team.  I know… pretty sad!  Anyways, I loved it all.  The half time show was spectacular and seeing all the people in the stands gave me goosebumps.  I ate all night long.  I love a good reason to graze on food.  <smile> SO, even though I was rooting for the Steelers (Russ said so) I will give a shout out to all my CHEESE HEAD friends and say "Congratulations! Your team did an outstanding job!"  I don't think I could be a Cheese Head.  That hat would surely mess my hair up!

Have a FABULOUS Monday!

XOXOXO

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Fit for a Queen

I have a few more projects from Leadership I wanted to share. Tonight's project is another spin off from the tutorial I shared yesterday.  Ya know, I've been calling this project a "thingie" because I really didn't know what to call it.  I emailed my sweet friend Cathy last night and she said we call these "Paper Rosettes."  Sounds pretty to me so that is what we will call these "thingies!"  Here it is:

For this Queen Box I started with a Naked box.  One of those paper mache boxes.   Before I wrapped the DSP onto the box I stamped using Black Stazon. I knew I was going to use Modge Podge and if you use a Classic Dye Ink pad the Modge Podge will smear the ink.  Use Black Stazon and you will be in business.  Once I had the Modge Podge on I let it dry a few minutes and then sanded all the edges really good so my box top would be a perfect fit.  To keep the lace intact around the top I used Sticky Strip.  You really cannot have enough of this and it really keeps the lace in place.  I added the crowns and the sweet silk Rosettes from the mini using a sewing needle.  I really wanted them stay!  For the top I made the Paper Rosette and then stamped the Crown Image from the You're a Gem stamp set! I also used the Artistic Etchings stamp set around the box and on the top stamped image. You may notice that I only stamped the word Queen on the Designer Label punch.  You can do that by using markers.  Markers are a great tool to have. 

Now the only thing left for this box is to find something special to go in it.  Hmmm….

My Prince is enjoying his cards.  I've been hiding them in pretty obvious places so he could see them but areas that would make him laugh.  Funny how I know his routine in the morning.  Yesterday I left the card on his dash board.  Hee Hee! Tonight's card for the Blitz is pretty simple but uses fun products. 

I really love Stampin' Up!'s Rub On's.  They are very high quality and when used properly go on like butter.  I notice that many of us, myself included, LOVE to hoard these beauties.  USE THEM.  Rub On's can make your paper crafting easier.  Slap it on, Rub it, Ta Da! I used the Love Impressions Rub Ons, Pleasing Polka Dots Builder Wheel, Delight in Gladness Builder Wheel and the Red Glimmer paper! I used the Dotted Scallop Ribbon punch with the Red Glimmer paper and I love how that turned out.  Again, simple card but I love how it says, "I Love You" at the bottom. 

I've been on the hunt for a few quotes to occasionaly throw in these cards and I want to share one tonight.  I love it and you have probably heard it before:

"If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be hundred minus one day, so i never have to live without you." -Pooh

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Paper Flower Video Tutorial!

Finally! Time to share one of my favorite new projects.  I shared these at Leadership….

I know I am terribly late for this video!  I said weeks ago it would be available.  The truth of the matter is I'm always coughing and sniffling with allergies.  The video just wouldn't have sounded pretty!  Not that this one does- I'm laughing at myself in the video!  *giggle*

I am SO excited to share these with you.   I LOVE making these little cuties.  They are fast and fun and YOU can totally make these gems. 

Here is a close up view:

I don't think my Prince will wear this to work on his uniform however it will be part of the last gift for Valentines.  Bwhahahaha!

Here is the project from the video all finished and still a little "Jacked-Up!"  This is lingo from my 9 year old that means it was a mess!  Seriously, I cannot stamp and video at the same time.  Hence the giggles on the video.  I crack myself up!

While it may be Jacked-Up, I think I saved it.  <sigh>

Here is the Ginormous one…

You will notice this poor thing didn't come home in perfect condition from Leadership. It was pretty banged up.  I tried to fix it the best I could.  I think you can still get the idea.  Next time maybe I'll have one of those genius moments where I take the pictures BEFORE I leave.  DUH!

Ready to see my new specs?  I'm grateful my little girl can actually take a photo. 

I'm still working on my Valentine Card for tomorrow.  Last minute Nelly as usual!  He'll get it.    I'll share in the morning. 

XOXOXO

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