tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89057630119548848812024-02-07T05:08:07.106-08:00Candice Windham Design StudioCandice Windhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311308396342664478noreply@blogger.comBlogger219125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905763011954884881.post-33214442915283373612016-01-30T16:27:00.001-08:002016-01-30T16:27:53.413-08:00<a data-mce-href="http://www.kooltak.com/kool-tak-valentine-box-stack/kool-tak-valentine-box-stack-final-cwindham" href="http://www.kooltak.com/kool-tak-valentine-box-stack/kool-tak-valentine-box-stack-final-cwindham" rel="attachment wp-att-4110"><img alt="Kool Tak Valentine Box Stack final CWindham" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-4110" data-mce-src="http://www.kooltak.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Kool-Tak-Valentine-Box-Stack-final-CWindham-708x1024.jpg" height="640" src="http://www.kooltak.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Kool-Tak-Valentine-Box-Stack-final-CWindham-708x1024.jpg" width="441" /></a><br />
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It’s
almost time for Valentine’s Day, the primary day of the year when we
celebrate love and friendship. What sweeter way to show your love than
with this treat-filled Valentine Box Stack?<br />
<br />
This is a simple
project that takes very little time and is easy enough to make multiples
for a group.<br />
<br />
You can tie three up in a stack or give them individually
with your own special decor on each one. <br />
<br />
<strong><em>Supplies</em></strong><br />
Heart shaped boxes, three, graduated sizes, one with a textured base (Paper Studio)<br />
Metallic Red, Silver and Gold Craft Paint (DecoArt)<br />
Bead and satin trim (Teresita)<br />
Air dry polymer clay, 2 ounces (Makin’s Clay)<br />
Clay roller or clay machine (Makin’s Clay)<br />
Heart Clay Cutter, small (Makin’s Clay)<br />
Heart punch (Creative Memories) <br />
Non-Stick Reusable Crafters' Mat (Kool Tak™)<br />
Ultra Clear Adhesive, 1/4” (Kool Tak™)<br />
Ultra Clear Adhesive sheet (Kool Tak™)<br />
Punch Adhesive (Kool Tak™)<br />
Sparkles, Red (Kool Tak™)<br />
Texture Sheet<br />
Inka Gold Fast Drying Metal Gloss Paint, Platinum<br />
Ribbon, approximately 30” (Offray)<br />
Scissors, small eye makeup sponge applicator (optional)<br />
<br />
<strong><em>Instructions</em></strong><br />
Roll
out 1 ounce of red air dry clay to ¼” thick. Press a texture plate into
the clay and cut out a heart shape with the cutter. Allow to dry
overnight, then paint the heart with red metallic craft paint, allow to
dry and rub the highlights on with Platinum Inka Gold, using your finger
or a small eye makeup sponge applicator.<br />
<br />
Roll out the remaining
ounce of air dry clay on a clay machine, beginning with #1 thickness and
gradually rolling to #9 thickness. Allow the clay to dry thoroughly,
and then paint it with red metallic craft paint. When it is dry, apply
Kool Tak™ Punch Adhesive to the back of the sheet and punch out heart
shapes. Remove the release tape and apply the hearts to the gold/silver
box.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<a data-mce-href="http://www.kooltak.com/kool-tak-valentine-box-stack/kool-tak-valentine-box-stack-punched-hearts-cwindham" href="http://www.kooltak.com/kool-tak-valentine-box-stack/kool-tak-valentine-box-stack-punched-hearts-cwindham" rel="attachment wp-att-4113"><img alt="Kool Tak Valentine Box Stack punched hearts CWindham" class="aligncenter wp-image-4113" data-mce-src="http://www.kooltak.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Kool-Tak-Valentine-Box-Stack-punched-hearts-CWindham-300x224.jpg" height="336" src="http://www.kooltak.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Kool-Tak-Valentine-Box-Stack-punched-hearts-CWindham-300x224.jpg" width="450" /></a><br />
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<em>TIP:
If you have excess sheet clay with punch adhesive attached, just store
it for later use. You can paint it any color you need.</em><br />
<br />
Paint
two boxes with red metallic craft paint and the middle size with a
mixture of gold and silver metallic craft paint for a platinum or old
silver effect and allow them to dry. Rub Platinum Inka Gold over the
highlights on the textured box.<br />
<br />
<br />
<a data-mce-href="http://www.kooltak.com/kool-tak-valentine-box-stack/kool-tak-valentine-box-stack-paint-boxes-cwindham" href="http://www.kooltak.com/kool-tak-valentine-box-stack/kool-tak-valentine-box-stack-paint-boxes-cwindham" rel="attachment wp-att-4112"><img alt="Kool Tak Valentine Box Stack paint boxes CWindham" class="aligncenter wp-image-4112" data-mce-src="http://www.kooltak.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Kool-Tak-Valentine-Box-Stack-paint-boxes-CWindham-300x249.jpg" height="374" src="http://www.kooltak.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Kool-Tak-Valentine-Box-Stack-paint-boxes-CWindham-300x249.jpg" width="450" /></a><br />
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Apply ¼” Kool Tak™ Ultra Clear Adhesive around the box lids and attach pearl and satin trim.<br />
<br />
<a data-mce-href="http://www.kooltak.com/kool-tak-valentine-box-stack/kool-tak-valentine-box-stack-add-trim-cwindham" href="http://www.kooltak.com/kool-tak-valentine-box-stack/kool-tak-valentine-box-stack-add-trim-cwindham" rel="attachment wp-att-4109"><img alt="Kool Tak Valentine Box Stack add trim CWindham" class="aligncenter wp-image-4109" data-mce-src="http://www.kooltak.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Kool-Tak-Valentine-Box-Stack-add-trim-CWindham-300x284.jpg" height="426" src="http://www.kooltak.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Kool-Tak-Valentine-Box-Stack-add-trim-CWindham-300x284.jpg" width="450" /></a><br />
<br />
Remove
the release tape and place a piece of Kool Tak™ Ultra Clear sheet on
red card stock. Trace the smallest box lid on the back of the sheet and
cut it slightly smaller, about 1/4" all around. Remove the remaining
release tape and attach the textured red clay heart to the center of the
paper heart. Sprinkle Kool Tak™ Sparkles red glitter to the exposed
edges of the paper heart, press well with your finger and place the
excess glitter back in the tube.<br />
<br />
<a data-mce-href="http://www.kooltak.com/kool-tak-valentine-box-stack/kool-tak-valentine-box-stack-glitter-cwindham" href="http://www.kooltak.com/kool-tak-valentine-box-stack/kool-tak-valentine-box-stack-glitter-cwindham" rel="attachment wp-att-4111"><img alt="Kool Tak Valentine Box Stack Glitter CWindham" class="aligncenter wp-image-4111" data-mce-src="http://www.kooltak.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Kool-Tak-Valentine-Box-Stack-Glitter-CWindham-300x250.jpg" height="375" src="http://www.kooltak.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Kool-Tak-Valentine-Box-Stack-Glitter-CWindham-300x250.jpg" width="450" /></a><br />
<br />
Rub
Platinum Inka Gold onto the small paper flowers with a small eye makeup
sponge applicator or your finger. Attach two flowers to upper portion
of the small box lid using ¼” Kool Tak™ Ultra Clear. Cut the other
flower in half and attach to each side near the bottom of the box lid.
Use scraps of Kool Tak™ Ultra Clear sheets to attach the glittered clay
heart to the small box top.<br />
<br />
<a data-mce-href="http://www.kooltak.com/kool-tak-valentine-box-stack/kool-tak-valentine-box-stack-top-lid-cwindham" href="http://www.kooltak.com/kool-tak-valentine-box-stack/kool-tak-valentine-box-stack-top-lid-cwindham" rel="attachment wp-att-4116"><img alt="Kool Tak Valentine Box Stack top lid CWindham" class="aligncenter wp-image-4116" data-mce-src="http://www.kooltak.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Kool-Tak-Valentine-Box-Stack-top-lid-CWindham-300x169.jpg" height="253" src="http://www.kooltak.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Kool-Tak-Valentine-Box-Stack-top-lid-CWindham-300x169.jpg" width="450" /></a><br />
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Fill each box with candy, stack them and tie with ribbon.<br />
<br />
Give these sweet treats to those you love, and you'll be their Valentine forever!Candice Windhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311308396342664478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905763011954884881.post-81574038961656106532015-10-26T07:36:00.000-07:002015-10-26T07:36:20.686-07:00Turkey Day Table Decor
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Autumn
is here in all its glory. It's time for football games, burning leaves, harvest
celebrations and Thanksgiving will soon be upon us.</span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Now
is the time to get your table decor ready, and this quick and easy project will
get your crafty holiday juices flowing</span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Here's
how I did it:</span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Supplies</i></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Reusable-Non Stick Craft Sheet (</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.kooltak.com/">KoolTak™</a>)</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Premium Extreme Adhesive, 1/2" width </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">(</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.kooltak.com/">KoolTak™</a>)</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Foam Adhesive Foam Pads, Clear, 1/4" x 1/4" x 1/32"</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">(</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.kooltak.com/">KoolTak™</a>)</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Layer Plus Tool</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">(</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.kooltak.com/">KoolTak™</a>)</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Little
B Chipboard Pack, one sheet for every two place card holders (<a href="http://littlebllc.com/">LittleBllc.com</a>)</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Patterned
paper 1/2 sheet per place card holder (Paper Studio)</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kraft
Paper, 8 1/2" x 11", one sheet per eight name tags and 1 sheet
per four napkin rings</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Mulberry
paper, gold, one sheet per five napkin rings</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Gold
card stock, one sheet per eight name tags</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Makin's
Air Dry Clay, Brown, one pack (<a href="http://www.makinsclay.com/US/eng/home.htm">Makin's Air Dry Clay</a>)</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Makin's
Push Molds, Christmas Nature </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">(<a href="http://www.makinsclay.com/US/eng/home.htm">Makin's Air Dry Clay</a>)</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Inka
Gold, Platinum, Orange (Viva Décor, available at JoAnne's Fabrics)</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Organdy
Ribbon, 3/8", orange, 12" per each place card holder and napkin ring</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Decorative
Edge Scissors</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bone
folder or scoring tool</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Dye
Ink, Spiced Marmalade and Tea Dye Distress Inks ( <a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_1308959955">Tim Holtz, Ranger, Inc.</a>)</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Computer
and Printer</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Swirl
Stamp</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Water
and small brush or water brush</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Silk
leaf</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><em>Instructions</em></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Protect
your work space with the Kool Tak Reusable-Non Stick Craft Mat.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Make
two pine cones and two acorns for each place card and napkin holder using
Makin's Air Dry Clay and Push Molds. Allow the pieces to dry overnight.
Highlight each piece with Platinum and Orange Inka Gold.</span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><em>Place Card Holder</em></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cover
the Little B card stock with patterned paper front and back. <em>Note: This is very sturdy card stock, so it is not
necessary to use patterned card stock to cover it. </em>Trim to
4" x 12" and cut to make two pieces, 4" x 6". Use the Kool
Tak™ Layer Plus Tool and a bone folder or scoring tool to score each
piece at 1" from one end and 2 1/2" from the other end. Fold the 2
1/2" pieces one way and the 1" piece the opposite. Trim the 1"
edge with decorative scissors. Ink all the edges with Spiced Marmalade dye ink.</span></span></div>
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</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><em>Place Cards</em></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Print
name tags on kraft paper and trim to 3" x 2". Stamp swirls with
Tea Dye Ink in the lower left corner of each name tag and sponge the edges with
Tea Dye ink. </span></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
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<div style="margin: 0.1pt 0in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Trim gold card stock to 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" and sponge the
edges with Tea Dye ink. Attach the name tags to card stock with Kool
Tak™Premium Extreme. Attach the pine cones, acorns and organdy bow to each name
tag with Kool Tak™ Foam Adhesive Clear Foam Pads. </span></span></div>
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the Kool Tak™ Layer Plus Tool to measure a line 1" from one long edge of
the Mulberry paper. Wet the line and tear the Mulberry paper, then measure
another inch and wet the line again and tear it. You will have a 1" wide
by 11" long strip of frayed Mulberry paper. </span></span></div>
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the stamped kraft strip with 1/2" Kool Tak™ Premium Extreme and wrap
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Extreme to one end of the kraft paper, wrap it around your napkin and mark
where the end overlaps to get your width. Be sure the ring will slip on and off
the napkin so you can use it again. Remove the release paper from the Kool
Tak™ Premium Extreme and secure the ring.</span></span></div>
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the silk leaf to the napkin rings with 1/2" Kool Tak™Premium Extreme, then
attach the acorn, pine cone and organdy bow just like on the place card. </span></span></div>
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Candice Windhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311308396342664478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905763011954884881.post-83723536332348512882015-10-05T08:45:00.000-07:002015-10-05T08:48:07.763-07:00Duck Commander Man Cave Fan Pull<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love the Duck Commander stamps from KellyCraft and, while my hubby does not have a man cave, I thought this little fan pull would be great for his office space.<br />
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This tag is made from counter-top samples from the hardware store. Don't bother pretending to be looking for samples for your new kitchen; the hardware people usually have samples that are outdated and will happily to give them to you. If there is a stamped name on the tile front, just use a little Goof Off to remove it.<br />
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Here's how I did it:<br />
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Supplies<br />
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<li>KellyCraft Duck Commander Acrylic Stamps, Set #2</li>
<li>Acrylic Stamp Block </li>
<li>Stazon Ink Pads, Black, Rusty Brown and Forest Green</li>
<li>Small Swirl Stamp </li>
<li>Tile Samples, two, the same size and shape</li>
<li>Beacon 3-in-1 Adhesive</li>
<li>Sponge</li>
<li>Krylon Triple Thick Glaze</li>
<li>Goof Off sticky residue remover, if needed</li>
<li>Ball Chain </li>
<li>Awesome Spray Cleaner</li>
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Instructions<br />
1. Clean and remove any stamped writing from the tile fronts with Goof Off.<br />
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2. Sponge on green and brown inks randomly, then stamp the main images on both tiles in black ink. Add the swirl stamp to <i>Happy, Happy, Happy</i> tiles edges. Sponge the tile sides in black and allow all to dry.<br />
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<i>Note #1: If you have a patterned tile, you can just stamp the image in black and allow the pattern to provide your color.</i><br />
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<i>Note #2 : If you happen to move your image while stamping to your image doesn't stamp the way you want, just spritz a little Awesome cleaner, available at Dollar Tree, to easily wipe the ink off the tile. It's also great for cleaning your stamps, even if the ink has been there for a while.</i> <br />
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3. Spray both sides of the tag with two coats of Krylon Triple Thick Glaze to protect the images from wear.<br />
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4. Apply Beacon 3-in1 Adhesive to the back of one tile and glue both together, back to back.<br />
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5. Add the ball chain for the pull.<br />
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Not only will my sweet guy like this addition to his home office decor, he'll be reminded of his thoughtful wife every time he turns on the fan or adjusts the speed. Now that's a gift that keeps on giving.<br />
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That's it. Quick and easy-peasy.<br />
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Caution: This project is addictive, but the tile tags make great ID tags for luggage when you just need something to help identify your bag at the airport or tag your child's backpack. I suggest using initials or an image that your child loves, such as the Duck Commander logo, rather than a name that anyone with an ulterior motive can use to their advantage.<br />
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<br />Candice Windhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311308396342664478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905763011954884881.post-34190565299471626892015-10-03T11:44:00.000-07:002015-10-03T11:45:15.097-07:00Happy Halloween Photo Frame<br />
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I recently attended the Bella Crafts Connections' craft retreat in
Bloomington, MN and received a wonderful swag bag packed with new
products and supplies. One of the inclusions was this sweet purple frame
from Deflecto. I know it comes in a variety of colors, perfect for
allowing you to express your creativity. I have used Deflecto products
in the past to organize my workspace and have always admired the quality
and variety or their products.</span></b></div>
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</span></b><b><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Using this Deflecto frame makes the project easy, and once
October is over, I can swap the image out for a vintage Thanksgiving image.</span></b> </span></b><br />
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had a lot of fall embellishments left over from a Makin's No Bake Clay
project, and they were perfect for accenting this frame to display a
vintage Halloween greeting card.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Here’s a tip that I used on this project:</i> When you have bits
and pieces of clay left from a project, either roll out and cut them with clay cutters,
or use Makin’s Push Molds to create embellishments for future projects. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">See my Dancing Skeletons on the <a href="http://www.makinsclayblog.blogspot.com/">Makin’s Clay Blog</a>.</i></span></b> </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">Here's how I made it:</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Deflecto 4" x 6" Acrylic Frame</span></b><br /><b><span style="font-size: small;">Makin's
No Bake Clay, yellow and red, 1/3 package of each, plus scraps of other
colors if desired for cutting extra embellishments</span></b><br /><b><span style="font-size: small;">Makin’s Clay Cutters, Halloween #37052</span></b><br /><b><span style="font-size: small;">Makin's Clay Machine </span></b><br /><b><span style="font-size: small;">
</span>Makin's Clay Cutting Mat</b><br /><b>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><b><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Ribbon, orange dot, 12" (Bo Bunny) </span></b> </span></b></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><b><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Printed Halloween Image</span></b></span></b></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><b><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></b> </span></b></b> </span></div>
<i><b><span style="font-size: small;">Instructions</span></b></i><br />
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<li><b><span style="font-size: small;">Condition clay by running it through the Makin's No Bake Clay Machine. </span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-size: small;">Mix half of the red and orange clay half and half, leaving
the clay partially mixed to create an orange-yellow color. The assortment of colors will make the leaves and
pumpkins look more realistic, although I got a little carried away and ended up covering most of the
color variety with Viva Décor's Inka Gold. Roll out mixed clay
and yellow clay with Clay Roller or Clay Machine. Cut pumpkins and leaves.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>These embellishments were cut using the </b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Makin’s
Clay Cutters, Halloween #37052, from bits and pieces of leftover clay.
The extras will be stored for quick embellishments for future projects.</b></span></td></tr>
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<li><b>Attach orange polka-dot ribbon to top and bottom
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<li><b>Adhere bow to upper left corner of frame and
attach three leaves on top of the center of the bow with Beacon 3-in-1 Adhesive, covering the orange ribbon
ends. Attach two leaves in the upper right corner. </b></li>
<li><b>Attach the pumpkins along the bottom, covering
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<li><b>Slip your Halloween image into the frame.</b></li>
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Candice Windhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311308396342664478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905763011954884881.post-38181528833595263102015-08-30T20:33:00.000-07:002015-08-30T20:33:11.931-07:00Vintage Photo Greeting Card<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5flV_HQCRF33gNGwdRvBvV3UmednK-PL3R6Ox-GowLKDVwNMHgaJVZ2wyLlSw9SPfbBaP3KbS3WImtuajzRlA1J433QeZGwS3E3bV3EMcZAAV2ZffBgPeitkaI_94Da2AkZ60klkttw/s1600/Kellyraft+makins+clay+vintage+photo+card+Final+CW.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5flV_HQCRF33gNGwdRvBvV3UmednK-PL3R6Ox-GowLKDVwNMHgaJVZ2wyLlSw9SPfbBaP3KbS3WImtuajzRlA1J433QeZGwS3E3bV3EMcZAAV2ZffBgPeitkaI_94Da2AkZ60klkttw/s640/Kellyraft+makins+clay+vintage+photo+card+Final+CW.jpg" width="505" /></a></span> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Recently, on a trip to my husband's family reunion in Morrilton, Arkansas, we spent an afternoon in the local antique district. We both love antique stores. He loves vintage musical instruments, and I love everything else.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I ran across a huge box of old photos from WWI to the early '50s and knew they would be perfect for using with some stamp sets I have, the Jimbo Lojik line from KellyCraft.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This blond had such a pretty expression on her face, but I had planned to use a sarcastic phrase from one of my Jimbo Lojik sets. When I actually got into it, I changed my mind at the last minute and went in a totally different direction.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please note: This is not a detrimental commentary on the "dumb blonde" characterization. This phrase would work with a photo of any brunette or redhead as well as with a male image. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's how I did it:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Supplies</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">• Get-it-Straight Laser Square and Multi-Mat (KellyCraft)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">• Jimbo Lojik Polymer Stamps, Set D (KellyCraft)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">• Makin's No Bake Polymer Clay, tan, 2 oz. scrap (Makin's Clay)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">• Makin's Clay Push Mold, Borders, #39006 (Makin's Clay)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">• Pearl Ex Powder, Light Green</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">• Cardstock:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Note: All of this came from my paper scraps box, so I'm not sure of the manufacturers. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Kraft cardstock: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", folded to 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Printed Cardstock, pink shades: 4" x 5 1/4" (Bohemia) and a scrap for the sentiment</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Ivory Pearl: 3 3/4" x 5"</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Tan: 3 1/2" x 4 3/4"</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> Pink Cardstock (back of the Bohemia patterned cardstock): a little larger than your photo</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">• Walnut Distress Ink (Ranger)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">• Double-stick Tape (Sookwang)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">• Printed photo on white cardstock</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">• Deckle-edge scissors</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">• 3-in-1 Adhesive (Beacon)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Instructions</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1. Push clay into the leaf pattern on the Makin's Clay Borders mold. Remove and allow to dry. When dry, dust with Pearl Ex powder and remove the excess.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Tip: This is a piece I had in my scrap bin made with clay left over from a previous project. When you have excess clay, put it to good use by using it in push molds or with clay cutters. You can always paint the clay the color you need later.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Sponge the edges of each piece of cardstock with Walnut Distress Ink. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. Apply double-stick tape to the back of each piece and,
using the KellyCraft Get-it-Straight Laser Square and Multi-Mat to accurately line up each layer, place
each of the four cardstock layers, leaving a 1/8" border all around.</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. Trim the photo with deckle-edge scissors and sponge the edges with Walnut Stain Distress ink. Trim the pink cardstock a little larger than you photo and adhere the photo to it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">5. Stamp the sentiment with Walnut Stain Distress ink and stamp it onto a scrap of the Bohemia paper.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Tip: Having trouble lining up your clear stamps? Place an acrylic block on the KellyCraft Get-it-Straight Laser Square and Multi-Mat, lining up the upper and right edges on the grid. Place your stamp on the block using the Multi-Mat grid to get the lines straight. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Place the paper you want to stamp against the right edge of the Get-it-Straight Laser Square and then ink the stamp and carefully place it against the edge of the Laser Square as well. The stamp will be lined up with your paper to make it easy to trim and keep the stamped image straight.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">6. Trim out the sentiment and place tape on the bottom and sides to form a pocket when you attach it to the lower portion of the card.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">7. Slip the layered photo into the pocket at an angle. When you are satisfied with the positioning, add a drop of 3-in-1 Adhesive to hold it in place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">8. Add the Makin's Clay Leaf Border along the top of the sentiment with 3-in1 Adhesive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This card could be used for just about any occasion. I think I'll use it to bring a smile to the face of my BFF!</span>Candice Windhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311308396342664478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905763011954884881.post-31211392539273532882015-08-26T16:22:00.004-07:002015-08-26T16:54:23.898-07:00A Few of My Favorite Things...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>I have always loved bins, cubbies, anything to stash and
organize small items. That’s why I adore this Deflecto four-drawer bin. It makes it so
easy to corral all the little pieces that are essential to my wo<i>rk.
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">These four-drawer bins have an added advantage: You can clip
on more bin sets to increase your
organization abilities, thereby adding more storage to your work
station.</span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibUS_d3Q_zCUYQ5Z18zVS_DctwrvedPP1tDj0AwEehFlwfABNO3iSgH0DfN5lXWRLiokVoh6kpulyOI0OwIPfmoswNhq2E5KbNWaVcrqgcB9tK8NVMtMM9gSpqQPeBNqzgph56o_l76tI/s1600/Deflecto+Left+Side.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibUS_d3Q_zCUYQ5Z18zVS_DctwrvedPP1tDj0AwEehFlwfABNO3iSgH0DfN5lXWRLiokVoh6kpulyOI0OwIPfmoswNhq2E5KbNWaVcrqgcB9tK8NVMtMM9gSpqQPeBNqzgph56o_l76tI/s200/Deflecto+Left+Side.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I decided to use some papers that I have been hoarding for a
while (because I love them and what they represent) to personalize the units.
The rulers and letterpress letters remind me of my dad; the pen nibs remind me
of my first calligraphy efforts; the accounting sheets, my mother’s job as a
bookkeeper; the train memorabilia, the train tracks that ran near my
grandmother’s house; and the game images, the happy hours my sister and I spent
playing Bingo, Old Maid and Checkers. Just having this on my workspace brings
back happy memories, also reminding me of why I love to create because all
these people instilled this passion in my heart.</span></span></span></span><br />
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• Deflecto Interlocking Stackable Organizer, 6”x 6” x 7 1/5”,
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• Cardstock, eight sheets (two of the same print, but the
others can vary), 9” x 9” (Tim Holtz Distressables, Ranger, Design Originals) </div>
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• Double-stick tape, ¼” (Sookwang)</div>
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• Canning Jar Chalkboard Labels, 1 7/8” (Anchor Hocking)</div>
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• Clear self-adhesive shelf cover (Contact)</div>
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each piece of cardstock for fit before adding adhesive. You can use
double-stick tape on any surfaces that are frosted because the tape won’t be
detectable, but use glue dots on the front lining of the clear drawers.</i></span></div>
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to 5 ¾” x 5 7/8”. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Attach double-stick
tape to the top side of the cardstock at each edge and slip the cardstock into
the top of the bin. Press flat along edges to adhere.</span></div>
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Attach double-stick tape to the top side of the paper at each edge and slip the
cardstock into the side sections of the bin. Press flat along edges to adhere.</span></div>
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Attach double-stick tape to the top side of the paper at each edge and slip the
cardstock into the back sections of the bin. Press flat along edges to adhere.</span></div>
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pieces of cardstock, 2 ½” x 8 ½”, from these two cardstock sheets. </span></span></div>
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Glue Dots to the top of the cardstock at the two front corners and double-stick
tape about 5” from the opposite end. </span></div>
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bin with the top of the paper showing in the front on the bin and the shelf
cover side to the top inside the bin to protect the surface from dirt. Press
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Candice Windhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311308396342664478noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905763011954884881.post-14057491028553657862015-08-18T12:25:00.001-07:002015-08-18T12:25:41.808-07:00Uncle Si Robertson Card<br />
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When Duck Dynasty premiered, I swore I would never watch such a red neck production, but I watched it one time and was hooked. The family values expressed on this show are what America needs to be reminded of daily: love your family, trust in God and have a good time.<br />
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The only thing better than KellyCraft's Get-it-Straight Laser Square and Multi-mat Docking Station is a combination of KellyCraft's Duck Commander and Jimbo Logic stamps.<br />
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When I finished it, it needed a little something extra, so I went through my stash of Makin's Air Dry Polymer Clay embellishments. When I have leftover small pieces of clay, I either cut them with a clay cutter or use them in a push-mold to create little pieces of art that I can use to finish out future projects. The color was a bright turquoise blue, but a coat of shiny black paint and a little Inka Gold took care of that.<br />
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Here's how I made this Uncle Si Robertson card, with the <i>lojik</i> of KellyCraft co-founder Jimbo Kelly's down home Southern sayings:<br />
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<i>Supplies</i><br />
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<li> Get-it-Straight Laser Square (KellyCraft)</li>
<li>Multi-mat Docking Station (KellyCraft)</li>
<li>Uncle Si Rubber Stamp (KellyCraft)</li>
<li>Jimbo Lojik Sentiment Polymer Stamp Set H (KellyCraft)</li>
<li>Cardstock, This Old House #4501107 and Craftsmanship #4501108 (Artisan Style Collection, Graphic 45) </li>
<li>Black cardstock, 8 1/2" x 11" </li>
<li>Paper, yellow/orange print (Affinity Paper Pack, The Paper Studio)</li>
<li>Air Dry Polymer Clay (Makin's Clay)</li>
<li>Push Mold Florals, 39005 (Makin's Clay)</li>
<li>Score Tape</li>
<li>Black Ink (Stazon) </li>
<li>Craft paint, black (DecoArt)</li>
<li>Inka Gold, gold (Viva Décor)</li>
<li>Craft adhesive (Beacon 3-in-1 Adhesive)</li>
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Tools: Paper Trimmer, brush<br />
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<i>Instructions</i><br />
1. Cut the following:<br />
This Old House cardstock: 2 1/2" x 3 1/4"<br />
Craftsmanship cardstock: 4" x 5 1/2"<br />
Paper Studio yellow/orange paper: 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"; 1 1/2" x 2 5/8"; 3 1/4" x 7/8"<br />
Black cardstock: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", folded to 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"; 3 1/2" x 1 1/8"; 2 5/8" x 1 3/4"<br />
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2. Sponge the edges of all pieces with black ink and apply adhesive to all pieces of paper and cardstock except the folded black card base.<br />
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3. Place the folded cardstock in the upper right corner of the KellyCraft Get-it-Straight Laser Square and Multi-mat Docking Station. Remove the tape release paper and begin layering the pieces according to the photos.<br />
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5. Paint the clay embellishment and allow to dry. Apply Ink Gold to the raised parts of the clay with your finger or a tiny makeup sponge.<br />
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This will make a cute birthday card for someone who loves Uncle Si or just a little project to bring a smile to someone's face.<br />
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<br />Candice Windhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311308396342664478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905763011954884881.post-91270455622710942882015-06-30T15:38:00.001-07:002015-06-30T15:39:21.981-07:00Toulouse Lautrec-Inspired Greeting Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love the art of Toulouse Lautrec, Graphic 45 paper and Jimbo Lojik stamps, so when I saw this Graphic 45 paper, I knew I had to create something using KellyCraft's Jimbo Lojik stamps.<br />
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I was showing my cousin how to make prints using Distress Inks, water and a protective mat, so this design came together very quickly.<br />
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Here's how I did it.<br />
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Jimbo Lojik Stamps (Set H)<br />
Graphic 45 8" x 8" paper slab (Typography)<br />
Black card stock, 8 1/2" x 6 1/2" folded to 6 1/2" x 4 1/4"<br />
White card stock , 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"<br />
Green card stock scrap <br />
Distress Inks, Black Soot, Spiced Marmalade, Mustard Seed, Broken China (Tim Holtz for Ranger, Inc.)<br />
Protective mat<br />
Water spritzer<br />
Crafter's Tape double-stick adhesive<br />
Black permanent marker (Sharpie) <br />
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<i>Instructions</i><br />
Pat Distress Inks directly onto protective mat. Spritz the colors with water and press the white card stock onto the inks. If you have any bare areas, just add more ink, spritz and press again. Allow the card stock to dry, then trim into two pieces, 5 1/4" x 4". Set one aside for use in another project<br />
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Trim the Toulouse Lautrec art card from the paper slab and mount it onto the inked card stock. Mount both pieces to the black folded card stock, placing near the bottom.<br />
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Stamp the Jimbo Lojik stamp onto green card stock with the Black Soot ink. Draw two small ovals onto the card stock as well and cut all three pieces out leaving a 1/16 to 1/8" border all around. Mount the green card stock pieces onto the card.<br />
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That's it. Easy as pie. As a matter of fact, I think I'll have go some pie to reward myself for making this card!<br />
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<br />Candice Windhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311308396342664478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905763011954884881.post-66213622951913151172015-06-30T14:52:00.000-07:002015-06-30T14:54:22.696-07:00A Bottle of Kisses<style>
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If you’re ever at a loss for a quick little gift, this is
the perfect solution.</div>
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I found the sweet little bottle of coleslaw dressing in the
refrigerator section at WalMart while shopping for supplies for our family
reunion this past weekend. My original intent was to etch the glass bottle, but
when I found these beautiful metallic swirls at WalMart as well, I fell in
love.</div>
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Here’s how I made it:</div>
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<li>Makin’s Air-dry Clay, white, ½ pack</li>
<li>Makin’s<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Heart
Cutters</li>
<li>Makin’s Texture Sheets</li>
<li>Makin's Clay Extruder and Extruding Disk </li>
<li>Pearl Pen, Ice White (Viva Décor)</li>
<li>Inka Gold, Rose Quartz, Violet, Lime Green (Viva Décor)</li>
<li>Swirl stickers (Sticko Themed
Stickers)</li>
<li>Glass bottle (Market Stand
Dressing, WalMart)</li>
<li>Acrylic paint, Pthalo Bue and
Pthalo Green (Golden Acrylics)</li>
<li>Goof Off</li>
<li>Fast Dry White Tacky Glue (Aleene’s)</li>
<li>Thin silver cord, 36”</li>
<li>Water</li>
<li>Tools: craft knife, vinyl gloves, measuring spoon, 1/8" ball tool</li>
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Mix 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon each of blue and green paint into the white
clay. Knead the paint into the clay – be sure to wear vinyl gloves – until the color is
smooth.<br />
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Roll out ½ of the clay with a roller to ¼” thick. Cut with
the bottle lid, then push the swirl texture plate into the circle. Place the
circle on top of the bottle cap and smooth the edges with dampened fingers.<br />
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Place the remaining clay into the Makin’s Clay Extruder with
a flat disc. Extrude enough clay to wrap around the lid and overlap about ½”.
Cut through the two layers, remove the excess clay and smooth the seam. Place
the swirl texture plate along the side piece and press until the clay covers
the entire side of the lid.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wrap edge piece around cap, then use swirl texture plate to impress image, pressing the height to fit the cap.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Overlap the ends, then cut down through both layers. Remove the excess clay and smooth the seam, apply the texture plate again if necessary.</td></tr>
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Use a 1/8" ball tool to add dots around the seam on the lid.<br />
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<i>TIP: Place the first four doys at the north, south, east and west points. Place a dot between each, then another dot between each, repeating until you have dots all around. Your dod</i><br />
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Roll out the excess clay and use a texture plate to add
interest. Cut six small hearts and two medium hearts. Set all clay aside to
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Remove labels from bottle using soap and water. Apply Goof
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Apply the stickers to the entire bottle.<br />
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Cut the silver cord in half and wrap around the bottle neck.
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Welcome to the Designer Crafts Connection Blog Hop featuring products from Oly-Fun fabric. I had never used this product before, but now I am in love. It cuts beautifully with no fraying, is light-weight and comes in a great variety of colors. No need to stitch it on my sometimes-it-works-sometimes-it-doesn't sewing machine. I just used my old stand-by, Beacon FabriTak to put this together in an afternoon.<br />
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Supplies<br />
Oly-Fun Fabric<br />
Purple, 23" x 36"<br />
Yellow, 1/2 yard<br />
White, 1/2 yard<br />
Green, 1/4 yard <br />
Ribbon, 48" (Offray)<br />
Fabric Adhesive (Beacon Fabri-Tak)<br />
Vive Décor Pearl Pens, Sunny Yellow, Gold, White<br />
Scissors, paper for pattern<br />
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Draw a pattern for the large flower petals and cut five or more as desired.<br />
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Arrange all the elements except the green strips until you are happy with the arrangement.<br />
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Adhere the pieces with Fabri-Tak, beginning with the flower petals. Carefully trim the center of the flower so that very little is under the yellow center, then adhere both small yellow circles, one on top of the other. Trim any excess along the edges.<br />
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Adhere the large circle at the upper left, trim the edges and then add the triangles.<br />
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Apply Sunny Yellow Viva Décor Pearl Pen in a random scribble around the flower center. Apply Gold Viva Décor Pearl Pen on top of the yellow.<br />
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Dot Ice White Viva Décor Pearl Pen around the flower petals and Sunny Yellow Viva Décor Pearl Pen around the sun and triangles, adding dots descending from the triangle points.<br />
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Adhere the green tabs with Fabri-Tak equally spaced across the top of the banner, attaching to the back as well. Make sure the tab folds are the same distance from the top of the banner so that it will hang straight. <br />
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Hang it up and enjoy it all summer long!Candice Windhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311308396342664478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905763011954884881.post-84527733686007833712015-06-10T22:14:00.000-07:002015-06-10T22:14:36.671-07:00Summer Garden Flag<br />
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Welcome to another Designer Crafts Connection blog hop featuring Ann Butler's Background Basics Stamps and her line of Colorbox Crafter's Inks, all from Clearsnap.<br />
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I have had several of Ann's stamp designs, including my all-time favorite alphabet, and a selection of her bright ink colors for a couple of years, but when I received her newest stamps and colors, I developed a new-found appreciation for her products. Not only are the stamps red rubber on a firm foam cushion, but the ink pads are juicy, juicy, juicy. I think I'm in love!<br />
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I've been wanting custom garden flag for a long time, but never got around to making one. I have this beautiful mail box and address holder that my sweet friend Donna Lee gave us for Christmas a few years ago, but our driveway is long, and our mailbox is in my neighbor's yard across the street. I just painted our address on the placard and stuck it in my front flower bed, which is actually a sea of monkey grass. The sign had faded and was in need of updating.<br />
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I rejuvenated the whole thing and added my new flag, all with Ann's products and a little help from Beacon Fabri-Tak adhesive.<br />
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Here's how:<br />
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Supplies<br />
Ann Butler's Background Basics Stamps, 3" (Colorbox)<br />
Ann Butler's Crafter's Inks, Blueberry, Tangelo, Sunshine, Lilac and Canyon (Colorbox)<br />
Canvas-type fabric, 13" x 20" <br />
Fat Quarter, cut to 3" x 21" (two), 13" x 3" (two) and 6" x 3" (five) (Quick Cuts, available at Walmart)<br />
Large Buttons, 5<br />
Fabri-Tak Permanent Adhesive (Beacon) <br />
Computer generated letter, 8" x 10"<br />
Chipboard<br />
Spray Adhesive (3M) <br />
Permanent marker (Sharpie)<br />
Pearl Pen, Black, Viva Décor)<br />
Scissors, masking tape, ruler, iron, needle and thread, chalk pencil, sponges<br />
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Instructions<br />
1. Mark the vertical center of the canvas with the chalk pencil.<br />
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2. Using Canyon and Blueberry inks and beginning in the center, stamp four 3" quilt square stamps down
the center of the fabric, alternating colors and allowing the points to
touch on the line.<br />
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<i>Tip: Mark the horizontal center and place the tip of the first block at this point. Stamp the second right above it. Complete the last two stamps top and bottom and your stamps will be centered vertically and horizontally.</i><br />
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3. Stamp the horizontal rows lining up the corners.<br />
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<i>Tip: Mark the horizontal lines after you have stamped the first vertical row if you are unsure about your placement.</i><br />
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4. Heat set the inks using an iron and pressing cloth or a heat tool.<br />
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5. Sponge the buttons with Tangelo and Blueberry inks and heat set. Set aside.<br />
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<i>Tip: Remember to heat set your inks each time you add more. </i><br />
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6. Tape off the edges of the stamp blocks and sponge all blocks, beginning with Lilac ink in the center and Sunshine and Tangelo inks, on the edges, blending the colors a little. Use the edge of the sponge or a make-up applicator to lightly add Blueberry ink to the block edges. Remove the masking tape and heat set the inks.<br />
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7. Fold 3" x 21" and 13" x 3" to make 1 1/2" wide strips. Fold the edges under 1/4" on the long sides. Apply Fabri-Tak to the edges to hold them in place. Run a strip of adhesive along the fold on the short pieces and attach them to the top and bottom of the flag, pushing the flag edge right up to the fold. Apply Fabri-Tak to the front and back edges and adhere to the flag.<br />
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8. Turn under one end of the long strips 1/4" and adhere with Fabri-Tak. Apply Fabri-Tak to the center fold of each strip and, lining up the finished edge at the bottom of the flag, attach the strips to each side of the flag. Trim the top edge if necessary, fold it under 1/4" so it's flush with the top and adhere with Fabri-Tak.<br />
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9. Fold the edges all around on the five 3" x 6" strips and fold the sides in to make a 1 1/4" wide tab. Mark five equidistant spots along the top of the flag, apply Fabri-Tak and place one edge of the tabs about 1/8" from the bottom of the trim edge. Stitch the buttons in place, then fold the remaining tab edge to the back. Apply Fabri-Tak and adhere in place, making sure the folds are properly aligned.<br />
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10. Print out your letter on standard printer paper and adhere it to a piece of chipboard.<br />
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<i>Tip: I wanted my letter fatter, but the font I wanted to use, Harrington, did not come in bold. I just drew an additional 1/4" around the letter before cutting it out.</i><br />
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11. Tape the letter down with masking tape.<br />
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12. Use a permanent marker to trace the letter onto the stamped fabric.<br />
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<i>Tip: Be careful to keep your marker moving so that your fabric doesn't absorb too much ink.</i><br />
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12. Place masking tape along the edges to mask out the background.<br />
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13. Sponge
Lilac ink onto the letter body, then use the edge of your sponge to
blend Blueberry ink along the edges. Remove the tape and heat set the
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14. Apply black Pearl Pen dots 3/16" apart all around the letter.<br />
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My address placard, originally painted with pastel acrylic paint, had faded, so I sponged the inside of the numbers with Canyon, Sunshine and Tangelo, then used a flat brush with a little bit of water to add Blueberry ink around the edges.<br />
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<i>Tip: If you need to weaken your ink intensity, either smoosh the pad onto a palette made from a piece of wax paper or barely touch your damp brush to the side edge of the pad to keep your colors intense for a long time.</i><br />
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I think we will enjoy this flag for a long time. I also look forward to creating more seasonal flags using Ann Butler's wonderful products!<i> </i>Candice Windhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311308396342664478noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905763011954884881.post-35707498664988911802015-05-31T17:13:00.000-07:002015-05-31T17:15:58.805-07:00Celebrate Summer Pocket Card<style>
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celebrate than with this sweet little surprise for your favorite gardener? This
is a wonderful little happy to cheer someone up, tuck into a gift bag or offer
an extra-special thank you, and this little pocket card is not only pretty, it
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fold the bottom flap up and remove the
release paper. Fold the 2” flap toward the center and adhere it to the bottom
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the 2 1/2” flap toward the center, remove the release paper and adhere it to
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Note: This is the front of the card. The
added papers will cover the seams.</i></span></div>
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opening. Sponge the edges with Tattered Rose Distress Ink.</span></div>
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Sponge the edges of the printed papers with Distress Inks and attach them to
the card front with 1/4” Kool Tak™ Ultra Clear Adhesive.<br />
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On the cream card stock, mark the center of the card about 1 1/2<span style="font-family: "Arno Pro Bold Italic Display"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Arno Pro Bold Italic Display";">″</span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> from the top, then
mark a spot 3/8</span><span style="font-family: "Arno Pro Bold Italic Display"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Arno Pro Bold Italic Display";">″</span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
om either side and punch two holes with the Cropadile.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Draw flower stems with the flat brush,
dipping it onto the green stamp pad and brushing down from about 1 1/2</span><span style="font-family: "Arno Pro Bold Italic Display"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Arno Pro Bold Italic Display";">″</span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> from the top of the
cream card stock. Blend more color into the stems with the green colored
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two holes on either side of the stems, just below the 1 1/2</span><span style="font-family: "Georgia Bold"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Georgia Bold";">″</span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
mark and thread the gold ribbon through from back to front. Tie the ribbon in a
bow across the drawn stems.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Punch the flowers from the card stock
scraps, sponge the edges with Distress inks and adhere the flowers to the cream
card stock at the top of the stems with 1/4” Kool Tak™ Dimensional Foam Squares.</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tip:
If your card stock scraps are not quite the shade you want, just press them
into the ink pads to make the colors blend with the overall appearance of the
card.</span></i><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Use the Pearl Pen to add centers to the
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wrap the green ribbon around the seed
packets, top to bottom, and tie a bow at the top. Slip it inside the pocket
with the bow showing at the half-circle cutout.<br />
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Candice Windhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311308396342664478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905763011954884881.post-33963712413069733152015-05-28T20:34:00.002-07:002015-05-28T20:34:53.123-07:00Proud to Be an American<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love the latest stamps from KellyCraft featuring the Robertson family of Duck Dynasty fame. They are such characters, so typical of southerners.<br />
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One thing I really love about this family is their love of our country, so I decided to make this card featuring Willie Robertson using some of my Makin's Air Dry Clay star embellishments that I made with bits and pieces of leftover clay from another project. As a matter of fact, all the pieces in this card are from leftovers. Pieces of paper and card stock that were too big to throw away have been inked to blend with my burgundy, navy and beige color scheme. The jute is left from a long-ago project that I don't even remember. The phrase stamp is a retired stamp from Stampin'Up!® that I have always loved.<br />
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Here's how I made it:<br />
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<i><b>Supplies</b></i><br />
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<li>KellyCraft Jimbo Lojik Acrylic Stamps (Duck Commander Clear Polymer, Set 1)</li>
<li>Mason Jar die (Eileen Hull for Sizzix) </li>
<li>Makin's White Air Dry Clay </li>
<li>Makin's Clay Star Cutter, small</li>
<li>Scraps of blue, burgundy, tan and cream card stock</li>
<li>Scraps of printed card stock</li>
<li>Distress Inks, Faded Jeans, Vintage Photo, Tea Dye (Tim Holtz for Ranger)</li>
<li>Dye Ink, Cranberry </li>
<li>Jute, approximately 10"</li>
<li>Patriotic phrase stamp</li>
<li>Sponges</li>
<li>Double Stick Tape</li>
<li>Large Glue Dot, cut into quarters</li>
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<i><b>Instructions</b></i><br />
1. Roll Makin's Air Dry White Clay to 1/8" thick, cut with the smallest star cutter and allow to dry overnight.<br />
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<i>Tip: When you are working on any project with Makin's Air Dry Clay, you will always have a few leftover bits and pieces. Use these in clay mold, with clay cutters or just shape them into freehand roses, spirals, etc. When you need an embellishment, you'll already have something on hand. The clay can be mixed with acrylic paint to change colors or painted after drying.</i><br />
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2. Cut blue card stock to 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and fold to 5 1/2" x 4 1/4". Ink the edges with Faded Jeans ink.<br />
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3. Cut blue printed card stock to 5 1/4" x 4". Ink the edges with Faded Jeans ink. Cut another piece 3 1/2" x 1 1/2", and ink with Faded Jeans ink.<br />
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4. Cut burgundy card stock to 5" x 3 3/4" and ink edges with Cranberry ink. Cut a second piece 3 1/4" x 2 3/4" and ink edges with Cranberry ink.<br />
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5. Cut second piece of printed card stock to 4 3/4" x 3 1/2" ink edges with Cranberry ink.<br />
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6. Ink the stars with Cranberry, Faded Jeans and Tea Dye inks.<br />
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7. Apply double stick tape to the back of the blue patterned card stock and adhere to the blue card base.<br />
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8. Apply double stick tape to the second piece of printed card stock and attach it to the burgundy card stock.<br />
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9. Stamp the Duck Commander stamp in Faded Jeans on cream card stock and
trim to 3" x 2 1/2". Ink the edges with Vintage Photo, Faded jeans and
Cranberry inks. Attach to the 3 1/4" x 2 3/4" burgundy card stock and adhere it to the card front.<br />
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10. Stamp the <i>Proud to be an American </i>stamp in cranberry ink on tan card stock. Trim and ink the edges with Cranberry and Faded Jeans ink. Apply a strip of double stick adhesive to the back of the tan card stock and attach three 2 1/2" pieces of jute to the center.<br />
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11. Attach the phrase tag to the 3 1/2" x 1 1/2" piece of blue printed card stock, lining it up on the right side with about a 1/4" margin. Fold the left side back to leave a 1 1/4" margin. Wrap the left side to the back the burgundy/printed card stock layer and adhere the front in place. Trim the jute if necessary, then attach the clay stars with 1/4 of a large glue dot.<br />
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<i>Tip: When using Glue Dots, fold the release paper over on the dots and cut them into smaller pieces to attach small embellishments. You make your Glue Dots last longer and your scissors won't get sticky. </i><br />
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12. Attach the top layer to the rest of the card with double-stick tape. <i><br /></i><br />
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I think this will make a nice little Independence Day greeting for my friends. It went together quickly, used up some of my stash and is in one of my favorite color combinations. This easy-to-make cards is one of those projects that can be completed on a lap desk in front of the TV. Guess what I'll be doing for the next few nights.<br />
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<br />Candice Windhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311308396342664478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905763011954884881.post-7449055247321054322015-05-21T16:59:00.001-07:002015-05-21T17:24:43.374-07:00Personalized Doggie Bandana<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I would do anything for my sweet sixteen-year-old Sam, the
Wonder Lab, so when I had the opportunity to work with <a href="http://www.creatingwithjoy.blogspot.com/">Joy iron-on letters</a>, I
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Sam lets me dress him up in jackets when it rains or is cold
and bandanas the rest of the time, but he has never had his own personalized clothing
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Here’s how I made it:<br />
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<li>Joy Embroidered Iron-on Letters, 1 ½” Cooper Style Letters, white</li>
<li>KellyCraft Get-It-Straight Laser Square and Multi-Mat</li>
<li>Bandana (Hobby Lobby)</li>
<li>Pearl Pen, white (Viva Décor)</li>
<li>Iron</li>
<li>Pressing Cloth</li>
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1. Press the bandana. Fold it into a triangle, then
fold the sides in so that it fits on the Kellycraft Multi-Mat. Turn on the
laser light and line up the letters.<br />
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2. Remove the release paper on each letter
and stick the letters down.<br />
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3. Remove the bandana from the Kellycraft Multi-Mat
and place it on your ironing surface. <br />
Cover the letters with a pressing cloth. Set the
iron on the cotton setting and iron press the letters for 30 seconds.<br />
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4<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Use the Pearl Pen to add dot embellishments and
allow it to dry.<br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Tie it around your pet’s neck, sit back and
admire.<br />
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<i>Tip: You can change these letters to any color you like with a little bit of fabric dye! </i></div>
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Here are a few of Sam's out-takes:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The food bribe.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ignoring the camera.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Is this really necessary?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm bored.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wake me when this is over.</td></tr>
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Candice Windhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311308396342664478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905763011954884881.post-30725283943447045372014-01-30T10:45:00.001-08:002014-01-31T09:28:50.312-08:00How do I Love Thee?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome to the Ann Butler Blog Hop! Be sure to hop through all the blogs below to see how a group of designers have used Ann's new stamps from KellyCraft and and Craft Inks from Colorbox. I fell in love with her fabulous Alphabet set the minute I saw it and was overjoyed when I saw how versatile her craft ink line is. The pads are juicy, juicy, juicy and the colors blend beautifully. You can use the inks on just about anything -wood, paper, fabric - but I chose to use cork for my cover focal point.<br />
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Click on these links to hop though the blogs: <br />
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<a href="http://wp.me/p1xj8L-1ub" target="_blank"> Amy
Bowerman</a></div>
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<a href="http://fatcatcreations.blogspot.com/2014/01/ann-butler-designs-blog-hop-spring.html" target="_blank" title="http://fatcatcreations.blogspot.com/2014/01/ann-butler-designs-blog-hop-spring.html
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<a href="http://wp.me/p2zUiu-1cE" target="_blank" title="http://wp.me/p2zUiu-1cE
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<a href="http://www.eileenhull.com/2014/01/ann-butler-blog-hop.html%20%E2%80%8E">Eileen Hull</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.100directions.com/pretty-as-a-peacock-ink-colors-from-clearsnap-and-ann-butler/" target="_blank" title="http://www.100directions.com/pretty-as-a-peacock-ink-colors-from-clearsnap-and-ann-butler/
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<a href="http://madelinesthoughts.blogspot.com/2014/01/ann-butlers-stamps-blog-hop.html">Madeline Arendt </a><br />
<a href="http://smrdesigns.blogspot.ca/2014/01/delicate-valentine.html" target="_blank" title="http://smrdesigns.blogspot.ca/2014/01/delicate-valentine.html
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Don't you just love Valentine's Day? My hubby and I say "I love you" at least three times a day to each other, and sometimes I catch him staring at me while I'm reading or watching tv or crafting. When I look up, he always says, "I sure do love you," and this is after almost 43 years of marriage. I'm going to return the love this Valentine's Day with this little book, based on Elizabeth Barrett Browning's Sonnet #43,<i> How Do I Love Thee?</i>.<br />
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This pocket book contains tags on which I will record some of the reasons I love this man, along with photos. It's easy-peasy to make so let's get started.<br />
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<i><b>Supplies</b></i><br />
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<li><a href="http://shop.kellycraftinnovations.com/EZ-Des-Stamp-Line_c4.htm">Ann Butler EZ-DEs Alphabet, 2" and Sampler Set A stamps</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.clearsnap.com/product-category.cfm?colorbox-crafter-s-by-ann-butler">Ann Butler Crafters Ink, Aquamarine and Limon</a></li>
<li>Mat Board, 7 1/2" x 5" or ready-made cover kit from Zutter </li>
<li>Patterned paper for cover, two pieces, 9" x 6 1/2"</li>
<li>Patterned paper for cover liner, two pieces, 4 3/4" x 7 1/4"</li>
<li>Solid cardstock for pockets, six pieces 9 1/2" x 6" (two colors, three of each)</li>
<li>Patterned paper for pocket back liners, six pieces 4 1/4" x 6 1/2"</li>
<li>Solid Card Stock, six pieces, three of each color, 5 1/2" x 4"</li>
<li>Solid cardstock scraps for punches and die cuts</li>
<li>KoolTak Premium Extreme double sided tape, 1/8" and 1/2" width</li>
<li>Aleene's White Tacky Glue </li>
<li>Cork sheet (Midwest) </li>
<li>Heart Wings die (Tim Holtz for Sizzix)</li>
<li>Sizzix Big Shot </li>
<li>Heart Punch (My Jewelry Shop)</li>
<li>Uniball Vision Pen, Blue</li>
<li>Bone Folder</li>
<li>Westcott Non-Stick Scissors</li>
<li>Scoring Tool</li>
<li>Pencil</li>
<li>Computer printed words </li>
<li>Binding Materials - I used my Zutter Bind-It-All, but you could also use 3 binder rings </li>
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<i><b>Directions</b></i><br />
<i>Note: All elements are sponged on the edges with Aquamarine ink.<b> </b></i><b> </b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trim corners of cover paper at a 45° angle.</td></tr>
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<b>Covers and Title Page</b><br />
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<li>Adhere patterned paper to covers. Trim a 45° angle off each corner, leaving about 1/16 on each corner. Fold to back of cover and adhere with 1/8" tape. Apply 1/2" tape to cover liners and adhere to cover backs.</li>
<li>Cut hearts from card stock scraps and stamp aquamarine ink on green hearts and Limon ink on blue with stamps from Ann's Sampler Pack.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Add stamped and cut elements to front.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<li>Stamp 2" alphabet stamps with Aquamarine ink on cork. Allow a few minutes to dry, then trace the outlines and swirls with the blue Uniball Vision pen. </li>
<li>Trim out in squares, then layer onto blue card stock and trim to a 1/8" border. Arrange cork letters, printed words and hearts on cover and adhere with 1/2" tape or tacky glue.</li>
<li>Trim the title page (<i>Let me count the ways</i>) to 6 1/2" x 4" and mount on 7 1/4" x 4 3/4" sheet.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<b>Pockets</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Line up texture plate on the 2 7/8" mark.</td></tr>
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<li>Mark each pocket at 2 7/8" from the left edge. Line the texture plates up on this line and run through the Big Shot, three green with one plate, three blue with the other. </li>
<li>Use a scoring tool to score close to each side of the textured area and fold the flaps to the back, securing with 1/2" double stick tape down the middle. No need to tape the bottom. The binding will hold the pockets and tags in place. Ink the textures to make them pop!</li>
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<i><b>NOTE: </b>The plate will not reach all the way to the bottom of the pocket, leaving 1 1/2" plain area. This is the edge you will be binding.</i><br />
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<b>Tags</b><br />
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<li>Adhere punch/stamped hearts along the edge of each tag. Punch additional hearts to adhere to the back side for stability.</li>
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<i>Tip: Lining up the hearts is easier if you put the tags in the pockets, then adhere the hearts so they do not show in the outer edge.</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tags</td></tr>
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<b>Finishing Up</b><br />
Assemble your book in this order:<br />
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<li>book cover</li>
<li>title page</li>
<li>pockets (alternating colors)</li>
<li>back cover </li>
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<li>Add photos and journaling on the pocket tags. There's also room on the pocket back to add additional photos.</li>
<li>Add <i>Stamped by</i> from Ann's Sampler Set A to the inside back cover and sign your name.</li>
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If you want to include the entire Sonnet 43 as a lovely ending to this book, here it is:<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>How Do I Love Thee? (Sonnet 43)</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">How do I love thee? </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Let me count the ways. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I
love thee to the depth and breadth and height </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> My soul can reach,when feeling
out of sight </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For the ends of being and ideal grace. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> I love thee to the level of
every day's </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> I love thee freely, as
men strive for right. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I love thee purely, as they turn from praise. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> I love thee
with the passion put to use </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> I
love thee with a love I seemed to lose </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">With my lost saints. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> I love thee with
the breath, </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Smiles, tears, of all my life; </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and, if God choose, </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I shall but love
thee better after death</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Just print it out and adhere it to the inside back cover. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you have any questions about this book, please email me at candicewindham@zipline.com. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy Valentine's Day! </span></span>
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Welcome to the Ann Butler EZ De's Blog hop! Go to the link at the bottom to hop through and see what other designers have done with Ann's beautiful stamps.<br />
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I love the adage, "A place for everything, and everything in it's place." That was the motto of my eighth grade Home Economics teacher, Mrs. Coker, who tried to pry open our 13-year-old brains and pour in her knowledge of a lifetime. At the time, I thought she was a silly old lady, but now I wish I had paid more attention in her class.<br />
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I love an organized house and have had that happen once or twice, but I always have another project on the horizon, and if you're a crafter, you know that you can clean and organize your workspace, but the minute you get out the supplies to make one card, it looks like Hobby Lobby threw up. That's why I'm constantly trying to corral the little pieces of a bigger projects in one location.<br />
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Sewing is a prime example. You have spools of thread, several sizes of pins, needles, both for hand and machine sewing, scissors, bobbins, needle threaders, beeswax...you get it. I also have not only my own sewing supplies, but those of my mother and mother-in-law. Those items are precious. I don't use them, but when I see them they always bring back a memory or two.<br />
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This little case was about to bite the dust. It had an injury to the corner of the lid and since it was just cardboard, it wasn't really worth repairing...until I received my EZ De's alphabet stamps. I was immediately in love. These stamps have it all: beautiful shapes and a lovely swirl pattern within each letter.<br />
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Ann also has a line of Crafters Ink with Clearsnap. The colors are rich, and the pads are juicy. You can use it on paper, wood, fabric, just about anything. My head is swimming with all the possibilities of projects to come.<br />
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Here's how I saved that little suitcase where I now have my mother's sewing supplies housed.<br />
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<b>Supplies</b><br />
Small suitcase or large box<br />
Ann Butler's EZ De's 2"Alphabet stamps (KellyCraft)<br />
Ann Butlers Faux Quilting stamps (Unity)<br />
Ann Butler Colorbox Crafter's Ink, Aquamarine, Lilac and Limon<br />
Small sponge<br />
Clear acrylic block, 12" x 3"<br />
Get-it-Straight Laser Square and Multi Mat Docking Station (KellyCraft)<br />
Clear Embossing Powder (Ranger)<br />
Heat tool <br />
Big Shot (Sizzix)<br />
Dress Form Die, Sewing Room, Tim Holtz Alterations for Sizzix<br />
Patterned Cardstock, 6 sheets- Four sheets to cover the box, one to cover the lid edge and another for the stamping background. You will also need some 6" square scraps for the die cuts. (Graphic 45)<br />
Chipboard, 3 6" square sheetsAmpersand stamp (Stampin'Up!®)<br />
Ivory cording, 36"<br />
Miscellaneous sewing notions: Needle, pins, buttons, thread<br />
Large and mini Pop Dots<br />
KoolTak Premium Extreme double-sided adhesive<br />
Spray Adhesive (3M Super 77) <br />
Masking tape, Pencil<br />
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<b>Directions</b><br />
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<li>Repair any damage to the box if you are using a recycled find. Place two sheets of the patterned cardstock on the box lid and adhere with masking tape on the edges and where the two sheets meet. Flip the case over and trace the edge outline with a pencil on the back side of the card stock. Trim the excess and adhere the paper to the box lid with spray adhesive. Repeat on the box bottom if desired. I left mine as it was.</li>
<li>Cut a sheet of cardstock into enough strips to wrap the edge of the lid. Adhere it with spray adhesive. Use Premium Extreme adhesive to attach the ivory cording around the top edge of the box lid.</li>
<li>If you have the Get-it-Straight Laser Square and Multi Mat docking station, here's a great way to get your stamps to line up: Place the acrylic block in the corner of the laser square. Use the lines on the Multi Mat to line up the lower edge of the alphabet stamps. Place the card stock on which you plan to stamp in the corner of the laser square. Ink the stamps with Crafter's Ink (mix colors right on the stamp if you like), then use the laser square to get your stamps straight.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just carefully place the acrylic block with inked stamps facing down in the corner and press to get a good ink transfer. Ink and repeat for the second stamp. Pour on clear embossing powder, remove excess and use heat tool to melt. Trim the pieces, ink the edges and add the stamped layer to another layer of scrap card stock.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Line up your stamps using the Multi Mat grid.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ink your stamps then use the Get-It-Straight laser square and Multi Mat to easily get the letters straight on your paper.</td></tr>
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<li>Ink the ampersand stamp with Limon, Aquamarine and Lilac. Stamp on scrap paper and emboss. Cut out the ampersand and attach it to the box lid with pop dots. </li>
<li>Ink several patterned square stamps from Ann Butler's Faux Quilting line from Unity Stamps with assorted colors of Crafter's Ink. Stamp on a piece of patterned card stock, emboss with clear embossing powder and heat. When cool, trim the squares into 1" pieces. Set aside.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Place all the Faux Quilting stamps on the block, ink with multiple colors and stamp, then emboss.</td></tr>
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<li>Fold a piece of an old pattern tissue into a fan shape. Use Premium Extreme to hold the folds in place and to adhere the pattern to the lid.</li>
<li>Mount three pieces of scrap card stock to the chip board using spray adhesive. Cut the Sewing room die three times. Sponge ink around the edges of all three dress forms. If you want to alter the height as I did, just cut right above the base or right at the hem, then remove part of the column. Adhere to the box lid with pop dots.</li>
<li>Wrap one or two of the thread spools from the Sewing Room die with thread and attach to the lid with pop dots. Fill in any excess space with the 1" quilt stamps, mounted with mini pop dots.</li>
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This piece was created in about three hours, including designing the project, cooking dinner and making a couple of false starts, so it's pretty easy. Now, instead of an overflowing sewing basket, I have a nice little case that looks great on my bookshelf in the sewing room.<br />
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If your Santa is struggling with what to get for his favorite crafter, send him to KellyCraft for Ann's stamps and the Get-it-Straight Laser Square and Multi Mat. <br />
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Be sure to hop through the blogs by clicking on tone of the names below: <span style="color: #020e00; font-family: Times New Roman;"></span><br />
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<br />Candice Windhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311308396342664478noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905763011954884881.post-58752307033152826642013-11-14T22:36:00.000-08:002013-11-14T23:57:48.827-08:00Cozy Christmas Cottage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There are two things I absolutely love: making gifts for my friends
and decorating for the holidays - any holiday. Those two items come
together in the mother of all holidays, Christmas, and as my granny
would say, "It's right around the corner" (Silly me. When I was a child,
I would walk to the end of her street to see if I could see Christmas.
After all, it was right around the corner.).<br />
<br />
My sweetie and I have
been married 43 years. In that time, we have collected ornaments from
our travels across the United States, managed to accumulate tons of
Christmas lights and in the last few years have added many quality items to
our stash. And it's a big stash. I love to add a new element each year,
but I'm running out of room, so I decided to create our 2013 keepsake using Smoothfoam<sup>TM</sup> and paper and embellishments from The Robin's Nest.
The Robin's Nest Dew Drops add a lacy appeal to the roof lines. and the Smoothfoam keeps it lightweight. This cute little Christmas cottage can stand alone or have more pieces
added each year.<br />
<br />
If you haven't been to the <a href="http://chatteringrobins.blogspot.com/...">Robin's Nest blog</a> yet, start there and hop through to see the work of some amazing designers!<br />
<br />
Here's how I did it:<br />
<br />
<b>Supplies</b><br />
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.smoothfoam.com/">Smoothfoam<sup>TM</sup></a> sheet (1), 1" x6" x 12"</li>
<li>Smoothfoam<sup>TM</sup> pieces (3) , 3 1/4" x 4 3/4", cut from a scrap Smoothfoam<sup>TM</sup> sheet that was originally 1/2" x 12" x 24"</li>
<li>Assorted card stock, <a href="http://robinsnest-scrap.com/">The Robin's Nest</a></li>
<li>Dew Drops, assorted colors and shapes, The Robin's Nest</li>
<li>Acrylic paint, Jenkins Green and Titanium White, <a href="http://www.goldenpaints.com/">Golden Acrylics</a></li>
<li>Acrylic Stamps, Tattered Angels Screen Prints, Garden</li>
<li>Foam Adhesive, Beacon Hold the Foam</li>
<li>Quick Dry Adhesive, Beacon Quick Grip</li>
<li>Pearl Pen, Gold, Viva Décor</li>
<li>Transparency Sheet</li>
<li>Circle punch, 1 3/4"</li>
<li>Gold cord, 8"</li>
<li>Ink, Pine Needles, Tim Holtz Distress Inks, Ranger</li>
<li>Ink Applicator (Tim Holtz for Ranger) or sponge</li>
<li>Black Sharpie</li>
<li>Hot foam cutter or sharp knife</li>
<li>Ruler</li>
<li>Small sharp scissors</li>
<li>Cellophane tape</li>
</ul>
<b>Directions</b><br />
<i>Notes: </i><br />
<i>All card stock edges are sponged with Pine Needles ink.</i><br />
<i>All
elements glued directly to the foam use foam adhesive. Additional items
and paper-to-paper attachments use Quick Grip adhesive.</i><br />
<ol>
<li>Cut the three small Smoothfoam<sup>TM</sup> rectangles and adhere together. Paint all the Smoothfoam<sup>TM</sup> pieces with two coats of Jenkins Green acrylic paint.</li>
<li>Mix
a small amount of Titanium White into the green paint and use it to
stamp swirls all over the large block including the side edges. Use the
gold Pearl Pen to trace some of the stamped swirl lines. Set aside to
dry.</li>
</ol>
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<i>Option: If you don't want to apply green paper to cover the
joined edges, smooth off the cut pieces with modeling paste and cover with
paint.</i></div>
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<i>Small Door Block:</i><br />
<ul>
<li>Use a small round object to draw curves at the top of the block. Cut excess with sharp knife or hot foam cutter.</li>
<li>Cut
eight pieces, 1 1/4" x 1", from dark green card stock. Use the Gold
Pearl pen to color along the lower edge (the 1 1/4" side) of each
piece.Use a toothpick to drag the lines toward the top of each piece to
create a wood effect. Adhere to the sides of the block, beginning at the
bottom and overlapping each piece.(See photo option.)</li>
<li>Cut the gold cord in half and adhere to the corners of the small block to hide any rough edges.</li>
<li>Cut
the door from striped card stock. Add a bar across the middle and
attach a round gold Dew Drop for the door knob. Lightly draw a small
circle on the upper portion of the door. Arrange green and red Dew Drops
to form the wreath. Adhere to block with foam adhesive.</li>
<li>Cut two
pieces of printed or glittered red card stock 1 1/2" x 3". Score a line 1/2" from the 3"
edge. Mark 1/4" increments on the scored edge and trim a small triangle
at each mark. Bend the card stock to fit the curve of the roof. Place
small strips of cellophane tape to the underside of the cut edge with
the adhesive facing toward the portion that will show. Trim off the
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</li>
<li>Adhere the pieces
to the roof, adhering flush at the back with a slight overhang in the
front, and gently fold the cut strips down. Place red Dew Drop circles
in the center of each flap and white Dew Drop diamonds to cover the
adhesive tape between the red circles on each flap.</li>
<li>Cut a 1 1/2" square from the same paper used for the roof. Score a 1/4" strip in the middle. Fold and adhere to the roof top.</li>
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Finishing<br />
<ol>
<li>Cut
two 1 3/4" x 6" strips. Follow the directions for the roof on the door
portion (the only difference is that these pieces will be centered from
front to back on the roof).</li>
<li>Cut a small piece of card stock
scrap for the lower window and punch a 1 3/4" circle for the top. Draw
lines with the black Sharpie on a piece of transparency film and cut
shapes the exact size of each window. Adhere all to house front and use
the gold Pearl Pen to place dots around the outer edges.</li>
<li>Adhere the door section to the house front and add additional Dew Drop embellishments.</li>
<li>If
you have drafts created when doors are opened or closed that cause this
light-weight piece to fall over, just add some sort of weight to the
bottom back, such as a row of heavy coins (nickels or quarters) secured
with masking tape or an L-shaped piece of metal, such as a hinge.</li>
</ol>
Wouldn't
this look great on a mantel? You could also make several and use them
to surround your Christmas tree before all the presents are wrapped and
after they have been opened (Nothing is as sad as a Christmas tree with
no gifts under it.).<br />
Here's wishing you the best of holidays!
Remember that handmade gifts are the most treasured and buying from
local shops not only supports the families in our hometowns, but also
makes our economy stronger overall.Candice Windhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311308396342664478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905763011954884881.post-45264296080519554032013-11-10T17:00:00.003-08:002013-11-10T17:00:36.133-08:00Deck Yourself from now Until Thanksgiving<div class="mceTemp">
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I
awoke this morning to the first signs of the fall season. It's rainy
and chilly here in the Mid-South, where it was sunny and 86° on Sunday.
This weather makes me want to pull out my favorite fleece PJs and
snuggle up with a hot cup of joe and a good book. It also makes me yearn
for wool skirts and crew-neck sweaters in rich colors, perfect for
wearing while shopping the multitude of farmers' markets and craft fairs
that the fall season brings. What better way to dress up last year's
favorites than with new jewelry?<br />
<br />
My mother was the costume jewelry
queen. I believe she had the first piece of jewelry she ever bought,
and added to her stash regularly. She wasn't big on bracelets, but I
have boxes and boxes of necklaces and earrings, which provide the
fill-in beads I use in recycled jewelry. This bracelet and earrings set
contains pieces from three necklaces, plus the addition of some really
cool items and embellishments from Kool Tak. I'm also trying to rid
myself of excess jewelry findings, so my metallic pieces are a
combination of brass, copper and silver.<br />
<br />
I love Kool Tak adhesives
and have since the first time I used them. They provide strong bonding
for anything I want, but my new favorite Kool Tak products are the Shiny
Foil Sheets and Sparkles. They make old things look new, adding the
small touches of color on the wires and spicing up my plain metallic
brown polymer clay pumpkins. Kool Tak products make this project so
easy! The mat protects your work surface and the foils, sparkles and 3D
adhesive make your jewelry pop! I guess I'm like those old crows that
hoard shiny baubles - I just can't get enough.<br />
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<a data-mce-href="http://www.kooltak.com/shop/specialty-adhesives/3d-glue-for-embossing-effect" href="http://www.kooltak.com/shop/specialty-adhesives/3d-glue-for-embossing-effect" title="3D Glue – Embossing effect">Kool Tak™ 3D Glue</a><br />
<a data-mce-href="http://www.kooltak.com/shop/accessories-tools/shiny-transfer-foil-sheets-summer-blooms" href="http://www.kooltak.com/shop/accessories-tools/shiny-transfer-foil-sheets-summer-blooms" title="Shiny Transfer Foil Sheets – Summer Blooms">Kool Tak™ Shiny Transfer Foil Sheets - Summer Blooms</a><br />
<a data-mce-href="http://www.kooltak.com/shop/accessories-tools/sparkles-bonus-pack-red" href="http://www.kooltak.com/shop/accessories-tools/sparkles-bonus-pack-red" title="Sparkles – BONUS Pack – Red">Kool Tak™ Sparkles Set - Red, Threading Beads</a><br />
<a data-mce-href="http://www.kooltak.com/shop/accessories-tools/non-stick-crafting-sheet-15-x-18" href="http://www.kooltak.com/shop/accessories-tools/non-stick-crafting-sheet-15-x-18" title="Non Stick Crafting Sheet – 15″ x 18″">Kool Tak™ Non-Stick Crafting Sheet</a><br />
24 gauge wire, 8 1/2"<br />
18 gauge wire, 8 1/2"<br />
Assorted recycled beads<br />
Kato Polyclay, metallic brown, 1/2" x1 1/2" x 2" block<br />
Findings: Clasps, crimps, jump rings, eye pins and french ear wires<br />
Krylon Triple Thick Glaze<br />
<strong>Tools:</strong> Craft knife, toothpicks, Smoothfoam™ block, jewelry pliers<br />
<strong>Instructions</strong><br />
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<strong>Pumpkins</strong><br />
Condition
the clay and roll it into a 5" cylinder. Slice it off in 1/2"
increments. Roll each piece into a ball and slightly compress the top
and bottom to make it a pumpkin shape. Use the toothpick to score lines
from top to bottom to resemble the grooves on a pumpkin. Run a piece of
wire through from top to bottom to create the stringing hole. Bake
according to package directions and cool.<br />
<strong><em>Tip: If you
want to wear this with a Halloween costume, just cut Kool Tak™ Ultra
Clear Adhesive into tiny triangles, arrange a face on the pumpkins and
apply Kool Tak™ Shiny Transfer Earth Tones black foil. Instant holiday
customization!</em></strong><br />
Place each pumpkin on a toothpick and
anchor them into a piece of Smoothfoam™. Coat each pumpkin with Kool
Tak™ 3D Glue. When the glue has become <span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline;">completely</span>
clear, it will be sticky and ready for you to apply the foil to each
piece. Don't worry if you don't get foil all over the pumpkin. This
makes it look more rustic, but if you prefer, keep patting the foil on
the bead until you cover it all. Apply a light coat of Krylon Triple
Thick Glaze to each pumpkin and allow to dry.<br />
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<strong>Bracelet</strong><br />
Attach
one end of the copper wires to a jump ring and add a crimp piece to
hold it in place. On the heavier gauge wire, string the larger beads and
three (or more) of the pumpkins. Bend the wire's end to hold the beads
in place and add the smaller beads to the thin wire, continuing until
you have less than 3/4" of wire remaining. Wrap the small wire around
the large one. Attach both wire ends to a jump ring and add the crimp
piece. Add a bracelet clasp.<br />
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<strong>Earrings</strong><br />
Insert
an eye pin into the base of the pumpkin. Cut the shaft 1/2" from the
top and bend to make another eye pin. String beads onto another eye pin
and join the two eye pins. Attach french ear wires to the top of the
bead pin. Attach a drop bead at the bottom of the pumpkin.<br />
Now, put on that snazzy skirt and sweater and top it off with your recycled custom jewelry!<br />
- <strong><em>Candice Windham</em></strong>Candice Windhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311308396342664478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905763011954884881.post-70287039672263746142013-10-17T16:52:00.000-07:002013-10-18T16:25:03.684-07:00Easy Peasy Tote Bag Pocket <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just love tote bags. I guess because I always have something to tote, but I was a bag-a-holic long before I had anything to carry around with me. My grandmother always had a big handbag that contained everything but the kitchen sink, so I guess it's just in my genes.<br />
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Anyway, I am participating in the 2014 <a href="http://www.sketchbookproject.com/">Sketchbook Project</a>, a wonderful sharing of ideas and art. I try to carry my sketchbook and an assortment of pencils, water pens, markers and erasers with me when I know I'll have some down time - doctors' offices, traveling, etc. All of this paraphernalia takes up room, thus the need for a tote bag, but not just any tote bag. The sketchbook is only 5" x 7", so a big bag isn't necessary, but all those writing instruments! I hate digging in the bottom of any bag for a pen.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_3syIV8JFGP4CalLoto8qDwVvd5xpIEjDsUebEHWh0G1UvGe_JlO_K5B_L_t76gH3ro0i9jfF4_Va_21B95Uuqh1v6iInNkxudw0YeidSeObaHnp_ccMrXViYSPtzn8Ie0hkerlCOHsk/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-10-17+at+5.41.42+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_3syIV8JFGP4CalLoto8qDwVvd5xpIEjDsUebEHWh0G1UvGe_JlO_K5B_L_t76gH3ro0i9jfF4_Va_21B95Uuqh1v6iInNkxudw0YeidSeObaHnp_ccMrXViYSPtzn8Ie0hkerlCOHsk/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-10-17+at+5.41.42+PM.png" /></a>These fabulous new stamps from Ann Butler and KellyCraft were the answer to a prayer for a simple way to dress this little bag up AND hold my writing instruments at the same time. I had seen a baby quilt made by Ann using her stamps at the Craft and Hobby Association Tradeshow this summer, so the idea to use the patterns for quilts was not mine, but I loved the look and thought it was perfect for this tiny tote bag. By using Ann's ColorBox Crafter's Inks, I was able to make this quickly and easily, then heat set it with my iron so it's now washable.<br />
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As it turned out, I had many more writing instruments than this pocket was made for, but it fit my sketchbook perfectly. No more bent pages, no more frayed corners, just pristine, blissful white pages. The writing instruments were relegated to the inside of the bag (with maybe one or two of my favorites in the pocket with my Sketchbook), and while I'll still have to dig in it to find just the one I'm searching for, I'll be able to carry twice as many!<br />
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Here's how I made it:<br />
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<i><b>Supplies</b></i><br />
EZ De's Stamps, <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://shop.kellycraftinnovations.com/EZ-Des-3-Tri-Triangle-Set-A-EZTTA.htm">EZ-De's 3" Tri Triangle Set A </a></span> (KellyCraft)<br />
Get-It-Straight Laser Square (KellyCraft)<br />
ColorBox Crafter's Ink, Aruba, Limon and Sweet Pea (Clearsnap®)<br />
Muslin fabric, 8" x 10"<br />
Acrylic block, 5" x 7"<br />
Felt <br />
Iron-on Interfacing<br />
Sewing machine with white thread<br />
Scissors<br />
Fabritac Adhesive (Beacon)<br />
Buttons <br />
Twill tape, 6"<br />
Small tote bag (Hobby Lobby)<br />
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<i><b>Directions</b></i><br />
1. Determine one straight edge and put the Laser Square in place. Turn on the beam and place the cursor about 1 1/2" from the right edge. Add both large triangle stamps barely at the edge of your acrylic block, inking one in Limon and one in Aruba. Line the base of the block up with the laser line and press to apply ink to the fabric. Repeat with one of the stamps and Sweet Pea ink, turning the triangle to fit inside the first two. Continue inking and stamping until the fabric is fully covered.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After you stamp the first two triangles, you can probably eliminate the need for the Get-It-Straight Laser Square, but I was taking no chances!</td></tr>
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2. Heat set the ink according to package instructions.<br />
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3. Cut interfacing and felt to the size of your finished pocket and an additional piece of muslin the size of the pocket front. Iron the interfacing onto the back side of the stamped fabric. Cover with felt and pin in place. Stitch along the triangle lines to suggest quilting.<br />
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4. Pin the stamped fabric face up to the extra piece of muslin . Stitch along top and sides and turn the pocket inside out. Tuck the bottom of both pieces of the muslin in to create a false seam, then top stitch the edges 1/4" from the edge all around.<br />
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5. Stitch buttons to the front. Use Fabritac to glue the sides and bottom of the pocket to your tote bag.<br />
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6. If you're making this for a gift, stamp "Just for You" in Aruba ink on the twill. Attach to handle with stitching and sew on additional buttons.<br />
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That's it. This little tote would make a nice Christmas gift as well, and you have plenty of time to get them done!<br />
<br />Candice Windhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311308396342664478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905763011954884881.post-10143839830510062512013-09-01T21:08:00.000-07:002013-09-01T21:08:23.361-07:00I saw the signs....<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name">
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After the recent Craft & Hobby Convention and Trade Show in Las
Vegas in July, we headed on to Sequoia and King's Canyon National
Parks, the California coast just north of Los Angeles, drove across the
Golden Gate bridge, then turned east to Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, Reno and
Rocky Mountain National Park. (We are known for our marathon driving
trips.) We had already spent the nights before the convention at the
Grand Canyon North Rim and Zion National Park, the most beautiful place
on earth in my humble opinion.<br />
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We saw so many different signs along the way. I have always been
interested in signs, particularly those with lots of age on them. The
ones we saw on this trip were mostly more modern, but they were still
beautiful. My KellyCraft Get-It-Straight Laser Square made this
squared-up layout easy as pie (which we thoroughly enjoyed at The
Thunderbird Restaurant just outside Zion National Park).<br />
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Here's how I did it:<br />
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<i><b>Supplies</b></i><br />
KellyCraft Get-It-Straight Laser Square<br />
Paper, Printed, 12" x 12" and Postcard cutout (DCWV Timeless Type Stack®)<br />
Cardstock, Navy, 12" x 12"<br />
Cream Card stock, 8 1/2" x 11"<br />
Brown Card stock scrap <br />
Die Cutting Machine (Spellbinders Grand Calibur®)<br />
Die (Spellbinders Floral Ovals)<br />
Adirondack Color Wash, Denim<br />
Brown Ink Pad <br />
Printed photos, titles and journaling<br />
Glue Dots®<br />
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Tools: Paper Trimmer, Sponge, Scissors<br />
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<b><i>Directions</i></b><br />
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<i>Tip: If you have a layout program on your computer, you can design
this page there and know exactly how much to trim your photos. </i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Use your printer to create unique journaling blocks that become part of your story.</td></tr>
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1. Prepare journaling block (see photos 1-3) : Determine the width and
height of the journaling area on the postcard (2 3/4" x 2 1/4" in this
case). Set your type to print within this size and print it out on copy
paper. Line your postcard up ( a light box or handy window pane make it
easy to do this) so that the journaling fits within the space allowed
and tape down the top edge on the copy paper. Send this through the
printer again to print your journaling on the postcard. Trim and set
aside.<br />
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2. The background paper was nice, but I needed for it to be darker. I
spritzed it with the Color Wash spray, then rubbed with a sponge while
it was still wet. (Photos 4 and 5)<br />
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3. Trim the navy card stock to 11" square, then cut out a 10 1/4" square
from the center. Align the remaining border with KellyCraft
Get-It-Straight Laser Square and glue down to the printed paper. (Photo
6)<br />
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4. Set the title four times on your computer. Trim each to 11" wide and
1/2" tall. Sponge edges with brown ink. Adhere the title strips to navy
border using your Get-It-Straight Laser Square. Cut four die cut
medallions and place on each corner.<br />
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5. Using the Get-It-Straight Laser Square once again, adhere all the
photos and the journaling block in place. Place one of the photos at an
angle across the address portion of the card. With all the straight
lines in this layout, the angled piece gives the eye a little relief and
adds interest to the page.<br />
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Do you have a vacation coming up? Remember that landscapes are
beautiful, but sign photos can tell the story of where you've been with
very little journaling.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>I received product from KellyCraft and Spellbinders.</i></span>Candice Windhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311308396342664478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905763011954884881.post-24552202073200905292013-07-11T17:56:00.001-07:002013-07-11T17:56:24.471-07:00Beautiful Butterfly
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Nothing says summer like a beautiful butterfly…that and swimming,
popsicles, baseball, fireworks, cool nights on the patio…and our
Vacation Bible School. My local church has the most awesome VBS ever!
The entire church is transformed into another land – this year it’s a
rainforest with a huge tree (10 feet around!) in the sanctuary. There
are monkeys swinging from the rafters in the entry hall and lots of
giant lizards everywhere.<br />
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I
wanted to make dozens of butterflies and dragonflies to float among the
monkeys and frogs all over my VBS craft room. But I didn’t have enough
Smoothfoam on hand (note to self: get more Smoothfoam and start planning
earlier next year!) so I just made this one beautiful metallic
butterfly to hang in my studio. He’s so pretty and bright and when I
turn on the fan, he flits around to keep me company and make me smile!<br />
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Supplies<br />
<a href="http://www.smoothfoam.com/product/sheets/10654.html" target="_blank">12″ Smoothfoam sheet</a><br />
<a href="http://www.smoothfoam.com/category/balls.html" target="_blank">Smoothfoam balls</a> – three 1″, two 2″ and one 3″<br />
Metallic paints – green blue, gold, purple<br />
18″ length of stiff wire (a clothes hanger works well)<br />
Heavy duty craft glue<br />
Straight pins<br />
Purple fine glitter<br />
<a href="http://www.ilovetocreate.com/Tulip-Dimensional-Fabric-Paint-130" target="_blank">Tulip dimensional pearl finish paints</a> – green, white and gold<br />
Foam Cutter<br />
Craft Knife<br />
Round-nose pliers<br />
2# test fishing line<br />
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1. Cut two slits (1-1/2″ long by 1/2″ wide) on opposite sides of the
3″ ball, with the sides of the slit angled inward. This is where the
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2. Insert the wire through the centers of four of the balls in this
order: 2″, 3″, 2″ 1″. Suspend the balls above your work surface by
resting the wire ends on two objects, like bookends or vases.
Sponge-paint all the balls with a random blend of blue and green and
allow to dry.<br />
3. Draw two wing shapes on the Smoothfoam sheet and cut out with
foam cutter. Paint all sides blue and allow to dry. Use dimensional
paint to draw outlines of shapes and dots as desired.<br />
4. Add a generous amount of glue into each slit of the largest ball
and press in a wing to each side; insert straight pins to secure.
Support the wings in place as the glue dries by propping them on a
couple of soup cans.<br />
5. Push all the balls toward one end of the wire, leaving about 3″
of wire exposed at the top. Cut off all but about an inch of wire on
bottom of body and curl it with pliers to keep the balls from sliding
off (save the excess wire trim). Paint two blue dots for eyes on the top
ball.<br />
6. Glue and glitter the surface of the two remaining 1″ balls. Add
one to the exposed wire at the top of the body. Insert a 3″ piece of
wire into the other ball and poke it beside the first one to make the
antennae.<br />
7. Make two long loops of fishing line and place one around the base
of each wing to hang. Tie the loops together about 18 ” above the
butterfly’s body.<br />
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This is the time of year we celebrate our independence. What says America better than a red, white and blue sign to greet your guests at the door and tiny reminders of our freedom scattered throughout your home? These great chalkboards can become the centerpiece of your decorating with just a few pieces of bright chalk and about 10 minutes of your time. Don't worry if you can't draw it perfectly. Remember my motto: If it's perfect, it's not handmade.<br />
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The best thing about these chalkboards are that with the swipe of a paper towel and maybe a little bit of water, you have fresh slate to start all over for your next celebration. Mine were purchased as you see them, but you could achieve the same results with a piece of plywood or masonite and a can of chalk paint. Pop your handmade board into an inexpensive frame, and you have a great designer look.<br />
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Write your message on the boards. To achieve the large letters/numbers, such as the <i>4</i>, break a piece of the chalk to the width you want your letter, then draw with the side to create equal lines. Don't worry if all the solid area isn't filled in. That makes it charming.<br />
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Be sure you say the pledge to our flag and sing a verse or two of God Bless America or your favorite patriotic song, and always remember that freedom isn't free. It was bought and continues today because of our brave men and women who serve our country and also the families of these soldiers who carry on at home while their loved ones are on the other side of the earth. We owe them a debt that can't be paid.Candice Windhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311308396342664478noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8905763011954884881.post-75725455688497153492013-06-19T15:52:00.000-07:002013-06-19T15:52:57.153-07:00Just when you thought it couldn't get any better.......we have a giveaway! If you're as excited as I am about <b>etchall® Reusable Glass and Mirror Etching Creme</b>, you'll love this message from the blog of Julie McGuffee. (which I am shamelessly reusing!). <br />
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I have always wanted to learn to etch glass. There are so many possibilities for home and office decor that I believe I could write a book about it. There's only one problem: I have always hated the mess, odor and possible side-effects of the etching creams I've used in the past, so I haven't played with it very much.<br />
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Well, those days have ended, my friends. My first project with B&B Etching Products, Inc.'s etchall<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">TM </span></span> Reusable Glass Mirror Etching Creme turned out so good that nothing made of glass is safe at my house. I want to etch every surface, which is made less expensive than the older versions of etching cream because it is reusable. It says so right on the label and it's true. I was able to return 90 percent of the used cream to the bottle for future projects.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">I used a stencil, which I created with a punch and etchmask<span style="font-size: xx-small;">TM</span>
vinyl, for my first etchall</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">TM</span><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"> project. I am very pleased with the results. You could also use a stencil cut with an electronic cutter or one cut from a die. Pre-cut stencils could be applied with repositionable adhesive, but most are too sturdy to fit a curve.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">This piece is designed for a summer party table decoration. I had originally planned to use it as a votive holder, but once it was etched, I couldn't resists filling it with water and floating a freshly picked gardenia in the center. Doesn't the etched surface look just like a chilled glass of water? Makes me cooler just thinking looking at it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Border punch (EKSuccess Brands <span style="font-size: xx-small;">TM</span>)</span></div>
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I just love Springtime in Tennessee, and this one has been beautiful. Our azaleas were just gorgeous, the daffodils beautiful and all the flowering trees made wonderful touches of color in our woods, but the most stunning blooms were on our three-year-old Clematis. I took so many photos because it just became more beautiful every day.<br />
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I knew I had to document them in a scrapbook page. This one is a digital page created with the Duetica Lettering Arts Studio fonts, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign, but you could just as easily create this in a traditional layout. The Duetica Lettering Arts Studio made this beautiful title so easy to do with the elegant Mandolyn font.<br />
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Here's how I did it:<br />
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<li>Using the Duetica lettering Arts Studio, set “Spring Beauty” using Mandolyn font. Make changes to “S” and “Y” to create swirls.</li>
<li>Open Spring Beauty file in Photoshop. Change color to deep purple. Save as a png file to preserve background transparency.</li>
<li>Open photo. Set image size to 12 x 12. cropping as necessary. Set Opacity to 50% and save.</li>
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<li>Draw a 12 x 12 square and fill with purple, adjusting color to 20%</li>
<li>Place photo from step 3 and reduce size to 11 x 11 with a purple border.</li>
<li>Place photos and journaling block as desired, set for a 45% purple drop shadow and give them white borders .</li>
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Did you have a beautiful spring as well? Be sure to document it in your scrapbook pages or journals. I smile when I think how excited my descendants will be to peruse my thoughts 100 years from now, especially if that Clematis is still blooming every spring!Candice Windhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311308396342664478noreply@blogger.com0