tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001277347638790382024-02-20T22:22:09.002-05:00The Everyday Muse"I don't have a creative bone in my body." Who says?
I am a published paper crafts artist and tradeshow environment designer.
I love to find creative adventures in each day and share my discoveries.Patti Hodderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16468686672215414798noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-800127734763879038.post-89096161796075182802017-11-12T12:08:00.001-05:002017-11-12T12:08:28.879-05:00My 1st IKEA Hack<b><span style="color: #444444;">MY STORY</span></b><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-weight: bold;"> </span>If you have ever spent a minute on Instagram or Pinterest you know about IKEA hacks. My husband and I are obsessed with the MOPPE mini storage box. Very simple, well priced with a wealth of opportunities on how to use.<br />
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I was looking for a new box for jewelry/make up and I decided this was my chance to delve into the IKEA hack world. My inspiration was the Tiffany blue box, as nothing says jewelry or girly like Tiffany!<br />
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<li>MOPPE mini storage box from IKEA</li>
<li>Krylon spray paint/primer in Blue Ocean Breeze (I googled "Tiffany Blue/Krylon" to come up with a perfect match)</li>
<li>Krylon spray paint Clear Sealer</li>
<li>Assorted doorknobs</li>
<li>Assorted costume jewelry pins</li>
<li>Disposable gloves</li>
<li>E6000 glue</li>
<li>Fabric</li>
<li>Sandpaper</li>
<li>Tin snips</li>
<li>Tack Cloth</li>
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File down any rough edges with fine grit sandpaper and clean up with a tack cloth. With any spray painting, follow the manufacturer's instructions. I applied about three coats of Krylon Paint+Primer in Blue Ocean Breeze to achieve the coverage I wanted. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Remove the drawers to paint separately. As you will see why later, I painted the "back" of the drawer as opposed to the front with the finger pull. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Once all coats have dried, spray with the clear sealer -- I only used one coat of the sealer.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Measure the inside of the drawers and cut your fabric accordingly. You will end up with 6 pieces of interior fabric.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>STUDIO HINT</b>: When searching for fabric to use, find one that is machine washable. I chose not to glue down so they would be easy to wash -- especially when using for a makeup box. </div>
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I wanted to have "glam doorknobs" so I selected some shiny silver ones as my base. Measure carefully and screw in the knobs. This is why I turned the drawers around when painting. I thought using these as opposed to the finger pulls made it a little more dressy.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When the doorknobs are secure, lay out different pins to see which ones you want to use. I have been collecting pins since I was a kid, but EBAY has some great deals which is where I received this stash from.</div>
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Using the tin snips, cut off the back of the pins so you are left with a flatter surface for adhering to the top of the knob.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b> STUDIO HINT</b>: Cut the backs off over a garbage pail otherwise you will find little bits of pins next time you are walking around your craft area. And you usually you will find them when you are barefoot.</div>
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<br />Patti Hodderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16468686672215414798noreply@blogger.com0PattiStudio, New Hyde Park, NY, USA40.7351018 -73.68790819999998140.7110373 -73.72824869999998 40.759166300000004 -73.647567699999982tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-800127734763879038.post-31749581424793103492017-06-09T17:53:00.000-04:002017-06-09T17:53:16.454-04:00Playing with Gelli Pt 2<b><span style="color: #666666;">MY STORY</span></b><br />
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I have become just a tad addicted to gelatin mono printing with products from Gel Press I discovered on Facebook. This posting includes some additional techniques and the results are fun, easy to adapt and experiment with. Check out their product and tutorials on their website <a href="https://gelpress.com/">CLICK HERE</a><br />
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I have used various paints and papers to achieve different effects. With just a small amount of paint and inexpensive papers you can create unique prints that can be used on various projects -- journaling, cards, decor. See the previous post at The Everyday Muse for more ideas.<br />
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<b style="font-style: italic;">Utilizing other paper: </b>Stampington & Company publish numerous national magazines in the craft area. Many of their magazines include free artist paper. I tried using of these papers and add printing on top of it. I actually used way too much paint on this example and covered the paper so the original was gone. But I still liked the outcome.<br />
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<b style="font-style: italic;">Metallic Reactive Paints: </b>I love the metallic reactive paints from Ten Second Studios. When the special spray is added to the wet paint, you can create interesting patina finishes based on the colors you use. <span id="goog_1231549500"></span><br />
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More can be found on the Ten Seconds Studio website: <a href="http://www.tensecondsstudio.com/">Click Here</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This example uses the copper and iron base paints</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pull a texturizing tool through the wet paint</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The tool creates some interesting textures</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With first coat</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With sea sponge, apply second coat of paint where desired. Immediately spray with patina finish</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shiny!!!</td></tr>
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<i style="font-weight: bold;">Stencils: </i>In my earlier post I showed how you can use stencils to create positive/negative effects. These would be great in facing journal pages, etc., as the prints complement each other.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Used black, light blue and white to create a wintry night sky</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pull another print creating what is called a ghost print</td></tr>
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I'm not much of a freehand sketcher so I tried laying a stencil underneath the gelli plate and brush on paint instead of spreading with a brayer. I'm not completely overjoyed but I think it would be better with a simpler stencil. But this piece can still be used in a project:<br />
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<i style="font-weight: bold;">Paper Mache: </i>Using a large letter as my paint surface I love these results. I added a coordinating canvas as a backing to add some interest.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">White, light blue, burnt umber acrylics</td></tr>
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Patti Hodderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16468686672215414798noreply@blogger.com0New Hyde Park, NY, USA40.7351018 -73.68790819999998140.7110373 -73.72824869999998 40.759166300000004 -73.647567699999982tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-800127734763879038.post-12450366352686557592017-06-05T17:14:00.001-04:002017-06-05T17:14:35.087-04:00Playing With Gelli Pt 1<b><span style="color: #666666;">MY STORY</span></b><br />
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I love adding new tools to my crafting arsenal and the gelatin printing plate from Gelli Arts is so addictive, I highly recommend it! I've summarized some different techniques below and you can see that the possibilities are endless. Stay tuned for the next blog to give you some ideas of how to create with the papers you have made.<br />
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Supplies used in these examples:<br />
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<li>Gelatin printing plates -- available in different sizes. For a full list of products, how-to videos visit the Gelli Arts website <a href="https://www.gelliarts.com/">CLICK HERE</a></li>
<li>Various Acrylic paints -- colors up to you. I like the line of Artists Loft paints found at Michaels</li>
<li>Blank Canvas</li>
<li>Plain paper ; vellum paper; watercolor paper -- they all have different effects</li>
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The deli paper is great for cleanups -- both from your brayer and if you want to remove some paint from your plate. I found mine on Amazon -- 500 sheets for a very low cost.<br />
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<li>Rubber Stamps</li>
<li>Stencils</li>
<li>Household items -- I used charms I have -- anything that will leave a texture on the plate</li>
<li>Sea sponge & texturizing tool</li>
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STUDIO HINT: This can get messy. You will need some room -- I have found it easiest to use the deli paper or waxed paper under your surface. Keep baby wipes handy. Also, you use very little paint on the plate. When I first started I was putting way too much paint on. It goes a long way. When doing a printing "session" I keep using the same color palette so I don't have to constantly keep cleaning up. And some paint always remains so you get some interesting results. Once I finish, I keep my papers in files, sorted by color story, to make it easier when I want to use them. Now, let's go....<br />
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<b><i>WASHI TAPE:</i></b><br />
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Washi tape is easily found and affordable. It comes in all sorts of widths and colors -- the colors don't matter, you are only using them for the pattern -- they will leave a white spot on your print.<br />
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Studio Hint: When applying the tape, leave "tails" of the edges of the plate. Will make it so much easier to remove when you are done.<br />
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<i style="font-weight: bold;"> </i>Stencils are a great way to achieve texture. They embed into the paint and the plate so when you lift off the paper you can get some great imagery. And remember, each print is unique.<br />
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I also applied a wash of just one color -- you still pick up some of the color which remains on the plate. Press your paper down with the stencil on top of the plate. Then remove the stencil and press another piece down. You then get the negative effect -- which could be a cool look when used together in a future project.<br />
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<i style="font-weight: bold;"> </i>Any items you have around the house or in your stash can be used to create interesting images. They will have to be fairly flat but here is what happens with gear charms and washers from the hardware store. Also sometimes are use parts of the paper that I have already used. With a similar color story, it makes some interesting effects. This is also an example of pulling a negative image and how they can complement each other:<br />
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There are a myriad of rubber stamps in the world -- I liked the effect of these decorative, deeply edged ones. They are called out as fabric stamps, but worked perfectly in these examples:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The stamps leave interesting impressions</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Add more texture with this tool you easily find at hardware stores</td></tr>
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I was having fun utilizing different types of paper so I had an idea of using a canvas blank as the "paper". In combination with a rubber stamp and the texture of the canvas, I love how this came out. Lots of possibilities here!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The canvas left quite a bit a paint on the plate so don't waste it, pull another print with paper</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Printing on a page you have already used can add some interesting effects.<br /><br /><br /><br /></td></tr>
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I also tried fabric ink on a baby onesie. I think there is some potential here but the paint was a little too runny and not the best. It came out kind of muddy on the onesie but I definitely think there could be something here in the future!<div>
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This gelatin printing plate is so much fun to use -- you can even use regular copy paper. Since you get so many prints out of a little paint you don't have to spend alot to get custom prints. And you can use these prints in so many ways - cards, journaling pages, bookmarks.</div>
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Patti Hodderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16468686672215414798noreply@blogger.com0New Hyde Park, NY, USA40.7351018 -73.68790819999998140.7110373 -73.72824869999998 40.759166300000004 -73.647567699999982tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-800127734763879038.post-44495757457397494012017-05-23T17:48:00.002-04:002017-05-23T17:48:42.180-04:00Dollar Store Do Over<b><span style="color: #666666;">MY STORY</span></b><br />
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No matter how many gadgets I own, I will never be able to break up with paper. I started writing in diaries when I was a young girl and have continued my journaling ever since. And for some reason I have a particular affinity for graph paper. As someone not exactly into math or science, it is a mystery to me!<br />
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I recently discovered a new tool for my crafting arsenal - gel press mono printing. I have to admit I'm addicted. Depending on the color of paint and texturing tools, this is going to be so much fun in creating one of a kind stationery and gifts . And along with VerDay paints from Ten Seconds Studio and matte resin craft blanks from Relics &Artifacts, my little dollar store notebook has taken on a new life.<br />
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<li>Notebook -- any type<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Brayer, texture tools (from hardware store)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Gel Press: Head over to the Gel Press website for more directions and ideas <a href="https://gelpress.com/">https://gelpress.com/</a></div>
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While still wet, lay down your paper (this example uses watercolor paper first) and rub over the paint. Remove and you have your first one of a kind print. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love the VerDay paints from Ten Seconds Studio - check out their YouTube channel for full product ideas and directions. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/tensecondsstudio">https://www.youtube.com/user/tensecondsstudio</a>. Using these paints with the matte resin craft blanks from Relics & Artifacts create beautiful finishes that are easy to accomplish. See more about Relics & Artifacts products on their site <a href="http://www.sandraevertson.com/shop/">http://www.sandraevertson.com/shop/</a><br />
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Patti Hodderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16468686672215414798noreply@blogger.com0New Hyde Park, NY, USA40.7351018 -73.68790819999998140.7110373 -73.72824869999998 40.759166300000004 -73.647567699999982tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-800127734763879038.post-39228671924049182432017-05-18T13:19:00.000-04:002017-05-18T13:19:57.266-04:00Summertime Shrine<b><span style="color: #666666;">MY STORY</span></b><br />
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A friend of mine recently checked off a big bucket list item -- a home near the ocean. In addition to hoping for many invitations, I wanted to create a unique home decor item for her housewarming. Being non-traditional in nature, my goal was to make something personal, maybe a little quirky and not your usual navy/maritime seaside motif. With the help of products from Relics and Artifacts, I love the way this frame came out. <br />
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<li>Helios 11 and Coquille matte resin craft blanks <a href="http://www.sandraevertson.com/shop/">Relics & Artifacts Shop</a></li>
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<li>Charm embellishments San Miguel Collection <a href="http://sanmiguelcollection.com/">Website</a></li>
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My friend loves seashells and I love to photograph them. Using Picasa, I used various filters to change the look of the original jpeg to make it more unusual. I practiced with a bunch of different photos until I landed on the one I wanted to use.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For the mat, I decided to create an "iron" look. Using VerDay Paints from Ten Seconds Studio did the trick! Paint a base of the iron paint, let dry completely. Add a second coat on the areas you want to add the patina to. While still wet, spray the patina finish and watch it do its magic.</div>
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I have a shell from a family trip that I have always loved so I tried to emulate the coloring when painting the matte resin blanks. Use a light hand as it is always easier to add more color. To get a soft look, when still wet, wipe down your piece with a paper towel and keep adding color until desired.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For the sun, I didn't want a typical color so for this piece I used the VerDay paints in copper, follow the same instructions as above. </div>
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Add embellishments as desired to the shells and the sun using a strong adhesive. I decided to remove the glass from the shadowbox to create a 3D look. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Patti Hodderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16468686672215414798noreply@blogger.com0New Hyde Park, NY, USA40.7351018 -73.68790819999998140.7110373 -73.72824869999998 40.759166300000004 -73.647567699999982tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-800127734763879038.post-11901770809832959882017-04-18T18:06:00.001-04:002017-04-18T18:06:32.268-04:00You Drink The Tequila -- I'll Keep The Bottle<b><span style="color: #666666;">MY STORY</span></b><br />
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<b style="color: #666666;"> </b>I love pretty packaging. Many times I wlll buy an item just because I see potential in upcycling the bottle, jar or can! My husband discovered these airline size bottles of tequila and I made him buy more. As he is drinking his margaritas, I'm getting busy with some crafting.<br />
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I have been loving the matte resin blanks from Relics and Artifacts and my vision was to create unique additions to the existing bottle tops.<br />
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They take some time, but it's worth it. You can use these concepts with anything, but here are my ideas. Enjoy!<br />
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-Flaming Hearts Resin Blanks by Relic & Artifacts, designed by Sandra Everston<a href="http://www.sandraevertson.com/shop/">SHOP RELICS & ARTIFACTS</a><br />
-Verday Paints by 10 Seconds Studio<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU3Ts5Gby0Q">10 SECONDS STUDIO YOUTUBE </a><br />
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-Artists Loft acrylic paints in the colors of your choice<br />
-Misc beads/crystals<br />
-Small paintbrushes<br />
-Disposable gloves<br />
-Martha Stewart Crafts Gilding Kit<br />
-Jewelry adhesive<br />
-Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels in Tarnished Bronze<br />
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(For all bottles, clean the inside thoroughly with warm water and a little soap). Try not to get the outside too wet as I wanted to keep all the labeling intact.) And look for my avatar for hints.<br />
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A. Lay out various sizes of flat back crystals and place onto your pre painted piece.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">HINT </span></b>- take a photo of your layout once you are happy with it, so once you begin to glue after painting, you will know where your pieces go.<br />
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B. Using acrylic paints of your choice, paint the piece. Let each coat dry before you add another. Spritz with a little Glimmer Mist to add some antique tones to your heart.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">HINT</span></b> - If you plan on refilling the bottle, make sure the bottom of your heart clears the bottle so it can be opened<br />
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A. Following manufacturers instructions, coat your heart with the copper base paint. Let dry at least one hour.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">HINT </span></b>- use disposable gloves when using these paints. Your manicure will thank you.<br />
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For this piece, I wanted to recreate an antique look, like something brass that had tarnished after many years. The VerDay Paints from 10 Seconds Studio makes this easy to accomplish.<br />
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C. Let the adhesive set, until it becomes tacky - about 20 minutes. Place the gold gilding paper, gold side down on your piece. Using disposable gloves, rub into all the nooks and crannies. Use the brush with the kit, to burnish and remove small flakes that did not adhere.<br />
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I love how all these pieces came together. They would make beautiful perfume bottles as a special gift, fill with water and use drops of food coloring or just leave them empty. Happy Crafting and thanks for looking!<br />
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There is always so much to do this time of year and I'm always looking for quick, easy and inexpensive ornament/decor items to give or keep. Especially when a last minute invitation comes up and you need a hostess gift asap!</div>
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Welcome to the Last Minute Gift Ideas Blog Hop and please visit all these talented designers (see end of post) for more ideas. And a chance to win a $100 gift card too! The winner will be announced on Sunday, December 25th on <a href="http://www.einatkessler.com/">einatkessler.com</a></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-weight: bold;"> </span>One of the easiest ornament ideas utilizes clear ornaments that open in half for easy filling of some many ideas. Here are just a few but I'm sure you can come up with so many ideas of your own. Look for sales/coupons at retailers and your local dollar store is another great resource.<br />
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<b>BEADS</b>: I tend to have a lot of beads left over from various jewelry projects and I store them by color in an organizer meant for nails,screws, etc. (Yes I re-allocated from my husband's stash!) Just simply fill an ornament and it makes a pretty and quick ornament.</div>
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<b>PINECONES</b>: I found bags of glittery pinecones at my local dollar store and I love the way it captures the sun.</div>
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<b>POM POMS</b>: From the discount bin at my local big box retailer, I loved these pom poms and what a cute filling they make. And with matching tassel hangars, they make a great ornament and you can also use it as a package topper.<br />
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<b>FLORAL ITEMS</b>: In the floral department of my craft store, I found balls used for vase fillers as well as some floral picks that were marked down. Again, just a simple fill and you are ready to go.</div>
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<b>MINI SNOWMEN</b>: In my stash I also had some miniature snowmen beads -- I'm not sure I remember why I had them, but with a little glue they make a nice ornament. Using a heavy duty glue (I like E600), glue the beads to the bottom of one half of the ornament. I also found a pretty star in the scrapbook department, all ready with a string. Once the glue has dried, add some fake snow. Then thread the star through the hanging part of the ornament. </div>
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I have always loved bottle trees and there are many deals to be found this time of year (and I'm also the person that shops the day after Christmas for next year's supplies!). They remind me of my Grandmother. You can find multi packs of the trees and here are some ideas on how to use them as last minute gifts:</div>
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<b>ORNAMENT</b>: Again, just by using some heavy duty glue and fake snow, you can quickly make an old fashioned ornament to keep or give! Apply a small amount of glue to the bottom of the tree and once dry add in some snow. It gives you the illusion of a snow globe but without any liquid -- this works out well for me because I have friends/family all over and this makes it easier to ship them a gift. </div>
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<b>BRINGING HOME THE TREE</b>: All you need are little trucks and bottle trees and you can replicate "bringing home the tree" which is a motif I have always loved. These examples use various sizes and these were easy to find at my local drug store and the dollar store. The large blue truck actually works as a wind up toy so it can serve double duty!!! Simply rest the tree where you think you want it on the truck and glue. On some of the examples I used raffia to act as twine to imitate the look of bringing home the tree. </div>
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<b>CHRISTMAS VIGNETTE</b>: I found small mirrors in the mosiac department of my local craft store as well as fake spray snow. My goal was to create a little vignette that would work well on its own in addition to adding to someone's existing village display. Simply spray the snow as desired on the mirror. I used the package as a template as I only wanted 1/2 of the mirror covered -- I wanted it to look like a small town pond. Using bits from Christmas pieces, simply glue on to the mirror and that is it! Many of these items come in multi packs so you can usually get 1 - 4 completed projects out of each pack.<br />
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I have many items salvaged from my Grandmother's house. She had a bunch of glass doorknobs and I added the bottle trees to the flat top and I think they make a wonderful vignette. If the metal part that goes through the door is still connected, use a saw or power tool to remove it so the top is flat -- again thanks to the hubby! </div>
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I discovered these shabby chic hanging frames and magnetic birds while strolling through my local craft store. I simply cut out some holiday themed paper, glued to the open part of the frame and added the bird. Since it is magnetic, the bird can live anywhere on the piece and this literally took 3 minutes to complete. And if you have any leftovers after the Holidays, just change out the paper and you can use for Easter, birthdays, housewarmings, etc.</div>
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Please head over to each of these other blogs for more fun and creative inspiration for last minute gift ideas! Click to see each designer:<br />
<a href="http://olushka-design.blogspot.com/2016/12/mini-album-wallet.html">Ola Khomenok</a><br />
<a href="http://wp.me/p34lmI-2XU">Kathy Clement</a><br />
<a href="https://goo.gl/8XJTYh">Alexandra Morein</a><br />
<a href="http://sandyscraftycreations.com/?p=5363">Sandy Trefger</a><br />
<a href="http://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/2016/12/last-minute-gift-ideas-blog-hop.html">Gloria Stengel</a><br />
<a href="http://www.pammejoscrapbookflair.com/2016/12/last-minute-gift-ideas-blog-hop.htm">Pam Bray</a><br />
<a href="http://www.einat109.blogspot.com/">Einat Alagem</a></div>
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<a href="http://kerentamir.blogspot.com/2016/12/last-minute-gift-ideas-blog-hop.html">Keren Tamir</a><br />
<a href="http://terryriciolidesigns.blogspot.com/2016/11/last-minute-gift-idea-leaf-earrings.html">Terry Ricioli</a></div>
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<a href="http://katelyngrosart.blogspot.com/2016/12/last-minute-gift-idea-chocolate-gift-box.html">Katelyn Grosart</a><br />
<a href="http://einatkessler.com/last-minute-gift-ideas-blog-hop/">Einat Kessler</a><br />
<a href="http://sbartist.blogspot.com/2016/12/getting-cre8time-girly-last-minute-gift.html">Susan M. Brown</a><br />
<a href="http://stephaniescraps.blogspot.com/2016/12/quick-and-easy-gift-ideas-day-4.html">Steph Ackerman</a><br />
<a href="http://www.eileenhull.com/2016/12/sizzix-twist-style-gift-tag.html">Eileen Hull</a><br />
<a href="http://wp.me/p47OIs-1pG">Rita Barakat</a><br />
<a href="http://wp.me/p840hv-WT">Mahe Zehra</a><br />
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Patti Hodderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16468686672215414798noreply@blogger.com40New Hyde Park, NY, USA40.7351018 -73.68790819999998140.7109073 -73.728420199999988 40.7592963 -73.647396199999974tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-800127734763879038.post-53137038399269046062016-03-26T20:27:00.003-04:002016-03-26T20:27:56.231-04:00From That To This<b><span style="color: #666666;">MY STORY</span></b><br />
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I'm always saving containers in the hope of "rescuing" them. Finally, a project came up and I thought these containers would be perfect.<br />
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My friend's daughter was getting a room makeover because, as she said, "I'm a big girl now". They decided on a paint scheme -- blue and brown. I also knew that her daughter was starting to take classes in sewing, knitting and crocheting and was enjoying her classes. I decided to take some containers, try to upcycle them with just some paint, glue, etc. and turn them into fun little containers to start storing her supplies.....because you know if you are a crafter, getting those supplies are part of the art!<br />
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<b style="color: #666666;"> </b>The items I decided to use for this project were:<br />
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<li>A metal cookie tin</li>
<li>A large plastic sugar container (we did ALOT of baking over the holidays)</li>
<li>An unfinished wood box</li>
<li>Acrylic paint, Mod Podge, Tissue Paper</li>
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I included a baby wipes container as another option but did not use it for this example.</div>
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I wanted to try to achieve a vintage look which my friend's daughter is a big fan of. I collect old sewing patterns and using the tissue paper patterns, I ripped them and applied several different coats with Mod Podge. Let each coat dry before applying the next one. You don't necessarily need to see the words, etc on the patterns but I liked the aged appearance it gave the tin. When you are completed, add a final coat of Mod Podge to seal.</div>
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This container makes a great holder for crochet and knitting hooks.</div>
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Coat the container in a dark blue (or whatever color you choose) acrylic paint. You will probably need at least two coats to cover. Once dry, sponge paint a lighter blue and then your brown acrylic -- creating an almost splattered enamel look to the plastic. Same for the lid.</div>
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Cut a small hole in the top and this would be a great container for yarn as you can feed it through the hole while you are working on your project.</div>
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Cover the box with a couple of coats of the burnt umber paint -- I love the effect this paint gives. It takes a plain old box and makes it look much richer! </div>
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I always try to create some home decor for the holiday. I came up with this idea and with only 10 minutes and a trip to the dollar store you can do this too.<br />
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Fill up your vase with Pom Poms. The colors of all the items are completely up to you. I was going for a neutral theme. Alternate placing the different colors and sizes to create some interest.</div>
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Trim some of the larger sprigs to get different heights. For the other sprigs, they were a thin metal so I just folded up the bottom at different points.</div>
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Then place your tree skirt around the bottom and you are done. Excluding the vase and scissors which I had, my total investment for this was about $8.00. Keep this project in mind for other holidays -- think baby showers, Valentines Day, etc!</div>
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From The Everyday Muse -- best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Keep crafting in 2016 -- you'll be happy you did!</div>
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Patti Hodderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16468686672215414798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-800127734763879038.post-19597478841316347032015-12-16T11:36:00.000-05:002015-12-16T11:36:22.028-05:00Playing With Clay<b><span style="color: #666666;">MY STORY</span></b><br />
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I'm always on the lookout for products I have not worked with yet. Working with clay has been on my crafting bucket list for a while! I decided to start off with air dry clay and I had fun with the results. In addition, this idea can be used for last minute Christmas gifts or decorations. It became a little addictive!<br />
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-package of air dry clay<br />
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-Wax paper to protect your surface<br />
-Clay roller (you can use any type of roller but don't use the items again for any food preparation)<br />
-Cookie cutters<br />
-Rubber stamps<br />
-Ribbon<br />
-Toothpick<br />
-Permanent ink<br />
-Sharpie/permanent markers in color of choice<br />
-Metal rack for drying<br />
-Sandpaper<br />
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Remove 1/4 of your clay package and begin kneading and rolling to make pliable and a consistent thickness. <br />
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Wrap the remaining clay in an airtight baggie. Set aside a section of the clay to use as a practice piece.<br />
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Using the cookie cutters cut out desired shapes.<br />
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You can reknead the leftovers and get a couple of more cuts out of it. Once cut, put hole through top with toothpick for ribbon or jewelry finding. Make sure your hole is large enough for your end purpose.<br />
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Lay out on a metal rack and let dry ( depending on thickness of the clay, this will take about 24 hours to dry completely). Make sure there is air circulating around the clay to facilitate the drying time.<br />
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Once the pieces are dry you can start embellishing. Some ideas:<br />
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-For a tree ornament or package topper use your rubber stamps -- the whole image may not fit but in this example, using only part of the design makes a nice background. It is easier to keep your stamp face up and press in the clay -- it is easier to see what you are doing. You can embellish with a colored marker, add writing, etc.<br />
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- Another idea is to capitalize on the coloring book trend. Doodle a freeform design and keep graphic with just black marker or you can fill in. Once they are dried, the clay takes to the markers and ink very well and you can make a lot in one sitting.<br />
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-Jewelry -- I love monograms and stamped one on a smaller piece of the clay. Again, using only part of a stamp, I created wording on the bottom of a large piece. Lining up the holes, glue together with a good glue like jewelry glue and you have a cute necklace to keep or give.<br />
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Once you are finished, sand the edges (my examples are all shown pre-sanding :). And that's it, you are only limited by your imagination. But by using very few supplies you can create pretty custom gifts for your friends and family.<br />
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<br />Patti Hodderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16468686672215414798noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-800127734763879038.post-22231429541022529502015-12-09T07:30:00.000-05:002015-12-09T07:30:00.745-05:00Last Minute Gift Idea<b><span style="color: #666666;">MY STORY</span></b><br />
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I always try to create some handcrafted gifts for the holidays for my friends and family. I discovered this technique on pinterest and I love the way these canvases look. <br />
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<b><u> What you will need:</u></b><br />
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-Black canvas -- any size<br />
-White Out correction pen or white opaque marker<br />
-White glitter marker<br />
-Red marker<br />
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Research different holiday motifs that you like and you basically just doodle a shape on the canvas. I was leaning toward a forest/foliage theme this year so I just drew some simple shapes reflecting trees and branches.<br />
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You can always practice on scrap paper but just let your mind go and it is amazing what pretty little artwork you can create. (Even my practic page looks pretty!! I'm thinking of cutting it up for a greeting card front!)<br />
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Sending out big Holiday love to everyone!<br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-weight: bold;"> </span>I love coming up with crafting and decorating ideas this time of year. And since it is challenge time again at Decorate To Celebrate I thought it the perfect opportunity to share some holiday crafting ideas. With an item from the dollar store, leftover supplies/scraps and buckles and rhinestone sticker sheets from <a href="http://www.thebuckleboutique.com/">The BUCKLE BOUTIQUE</a> this is a fun and easy project. For more information don't forget to check out <a href="http://www.decoratetocelebrate.blogspot.com/">DECORATE TO CELEBRATE</a> for inspiring ideas for your next party or celebration.<br />
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-A cutlery drawer organizer or shadowbox/memory frame<br />
-Collection of paper, fabric, stickers etc.<br />
-Clear drying glue -- I like Liquid Stitch<br />
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I find it easiest to pick a color or theme before I start gathering my supplies. For this example, I went with traditional Holiday colors and some bling. You can decorate any way you want -- this might be great for holiday photos, using leftover cards or as advent calendar.<br />
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Measure the sections and cut out your fabric, papers or some pretty rhinestone sheets to fit. <br />
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In one section I used potpourri -- I liked the dimension it gave my piece and you get some pretty aroma as a bonus.<br />
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Continue adding elements as desired and that's it. I also found a mini tree topper star that I thought looked great on top! You can add ribbon to use this as a wall hanging, cover the entire piece with glass to use as a serving tray. The possibilities are endless with some leftovers and an inexpensive base to start with. <b><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">Happy Holidays!</span></b><br />
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It's challenge time at Decorate To Celebrate! Now that all the Halloween candy is gone, you know it is time to kick it into high gear for the Holidays! I love using old school products and Pinterest has been swamped with pom poms. I decided to give it a try and decorate some MDF letters. My color theme for this Holiday's crafting projects will be on the neutral side, but Pom Poms come in so many different colors and sizes that you can get different looks very easily.<br />
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-Wood letters for the saying you want to use. <br />
-Fabric glue -- I love Liquid Stitch<br />
-Pom Poms of various sizes and colors<br />
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Cover your work surface with wax paper. The glue gets a little drippy so you don't want to mess up your table. I found it easier to empty out the bags of Pom Poms and have them ready to go. If you start digging around the bags, once you starting working with the glue, your fingers will end up looking like a teddy bear. <br />
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Working in sections, apply glue and then the Pom Poms as desired. There is no set pattern so the layout is totally up to you.<br />
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Continue working in sections until the letter is completely covered. Take a look at it from above and fill in any missing spots. Once they are all applied, press down lightly across the whole surface to insure that all the bits are in place.<br />
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<br />Patti Hodderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16468686672215414798noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-800127734763879038.post-5306226225221826852015-10-28T08:00:00.000-04:002015-10-28T12:18:35.983-04:00Keys To My Heart Card with The Buckle Boutique<b><span style="color: #666666;">MY STORY</span></b><br />
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It is challenge time at Decorate To Celebrate! Check out their website for great projects to celebrate your next occasion: <a href="https://www.decoratetocelebrate.blogspot.com/">DTC blog</a>. While I was working on some cards to celebrate a friend's wedding anniversary, old school Madonna was playing on my IPOD. "Open Your Heart" was playing and the line: "I hold the lock and you hold the key" inspired me. I had some old keys in my stash and with some rhinestone sticker sheets from <a href="https://www.thebuckleboutique.com/">The Buckle Boutique</a> I had my idea!<br />
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The rhinestone sticker sheets are easy to use and apply. And you can use some leftover scraps from a previous project. Simply place your key (or any other object you are using) onto the back of the sticker sheet and cut out. I don't have any die cut machines, but I love my non stick scissors from Westcott. You will need to use just the points of the scissors for the little spots to try and cut it out as closely as you can.<br />
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For the middle of the key, I took a T pin and cut holes so I could simply bend back or remove the sticker sheets from this small area.<br />
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To build your card choose papers that complement each other. My handwriting is not the best so I love to use rub on transfers like we had as kids. <br />
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I like the play of the "golden" keys against silver and black. Cover your blank card stock with your background paper.<br />
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Using another paper, glue your keys against them and place on the card. For this example, I liked the off center look but place wherever you like.<br />
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Create your wording with the rub on transfers. Then cut out and place on your card.<br />
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Add some more embellishments with your sticker sheets and that's it. You have a fun custom card that would be great for an anniversary, wedding, engagement, etc.<br />
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Summer may officially be over based on the calendar, but this past summer I spent a week at a beach house with my high school best friends. I wanted to commemorate our fun time and since it was also challenge time at Decorate To Celebrate I was able to combine both projects. And adding some bling from <a href="https://www.thebuckleboutique.com/">The Buckle Boutique</a> replicated that special sparkle when the sun hits the ocean.<br />
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This 3d version would be tough to mail so once completed I took some pics and can frame or use as our card front to send to my beachy girlfriends.<br />
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I found this clay board in my local arts and crafts retailer and I thought it was perfect for my idea as it was heavy enough to hold the glass I was planning on using.<br />
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Sketch some light "wave" shapes on to the board. <br />
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I found these exotic glass pieces in the gardening store -- I'm sure most people use them in fish tanks, but of course I am using them for a craft!! <br />
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Separate some of the colors before you start -- I wanted an ombre look of darker stones on the bottom leading up to the top. Using just plain white glue, start laying out your stones. This takes a lot of glue because you want the glue to pool around the glass to hold them. Work a section at a time and let dry.<br />
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Once the stones are dry, I used one of my favorite rubber stamps -- this stamp gives the illusion of clouds. Choose a dark and light ink and stamp the "sky" on to your piece.<br />
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My handwriting is not the best so I always use rub on transfers or stickers for wording. I found the perfect saying in a sticker and added to complementary paper. Apply as you would like to your piece.<br />
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To create that sparkle of the sun, add some strips of the rhinestone sticker sheets from The Buckle Boutique. Place as desired to add shine and texture.<br />
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And now you have a cute memento of your special summer to send to your friends. I also plan on gazing at this piece when the Northeast winter starts!<br />
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If your household is like mine, you are overrun with chargers, headphones, etc. Instead of hearing "hey, those are my headphones!" or "hey, isn't that my charger?" add some bling to your items and they will sparkle and stand out on their own!!! <br />
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With so many patterns and colors available from The Buckle Boutique, you can satisfy everyone's tastes. This project is also great to use with scraps from previous uses. No matter the shape or size, the rhinestone sticker sheets are easy to cut and apply. Check out all the great products on their website and you will become addicted to bling on everything! <a href="https://www.thebuckleboutique.com/">The Buckle Boutique</a>.<br />
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Patti Hodderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16468686672215414798noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-800127734763879038.post-65620592572310618442015-09-30T08:00:00.000-04:002015-09-30T08:00:16.090-04:00A BOO-tiful Halloween project<b><span style="color: #666666;">MY STORY</span></b><br />
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I may not have a little kid running around the house anymore, but I still love Halloween. I came up with a simple way to decorate your little one's goody bags, and some home decor and card making ideas. Have fun!<br />
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<u>What you will need:</u><br />
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-plain cardstock<br />
-complementary cardstock - Halloween or fall colors<br />
-gauze<br />
-white glue<br />
-googly eyes<br />
-scissors - regular + decorative<br />
-twine or ribbon<br />
-brown paper lunch bags<br />
-washi tape (optional)<br />
-stickers / scrabble letters<br />
-hole punch<br />
-rubber stamp ink (optional)<br />
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To make the mummy: Cut out a shape from plain paper/cardstock. I was just concentrating on the head and not the whole mummy body!<br />
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Apply the googly eyes first. Try different sizes and placement and each of your mummies will have its own personality.<br />
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Wrap the cardstock with the gauze in an uneven manner. To save your gauze, you may not have to wrap the entire piece with it, just place on the front. And that's it!<br />
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<b>CARD</b>: Add paper to your blank card.<br />
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Glue your mummy onto a complementary paper and cut out with pinking shears or decorative scissors. Apply to cardstock.<br />
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Using scrabble letters / stickers / or your own handwriting add in BOO. I added the #Boo to make it more trendy.<br />
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<b>GOODY BAG</b>: Following the same concepts, decorate the front of a brown lunch bag. This would be fun for giving out to the neighborhood kids or for a goodie bag at your Halloween party. Fold over the top, punch a hole, cut off the top of the bag and close with twine or ribbon.<br />
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<b>BOOKMARK</b>: If you don't have to worry about scaring little ones, add some red ink and you will easily have a bloody mummy. Add to a scrap of paper for a cupcake topper, bookmark, etc. Think of how many ways you can use this!<br />
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If mummies are not your thing, make your shape into a ghost. Instead of wrapping at different angles, cover your piece evenly with the gauze. Add the eyes on top of the gauze and cut around the whole shape with decorative scissors.<br />
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<b>PLACECARD</b>: Glue your completed ghost onto a placecard blank -- have him peek up over the edge for some added interest.<br />
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<b>CARD</b>: Layer the placecard onto a blank greeting card that you have covered in complementary paper and add some stickers. <br />
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<b>DECOR</b>: I have this antique hanger which I just love. I added the placecard and thought this made a nice addition to home decor for the holiday.<br />
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I wanted to give my ghost a little bit of a beat up look so I dabbed some antique rubber stamp ink to make him look a little older.<br />
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<br />Patti Hodderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16468686672215414798noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-800127734763879038.post-25929886374959236542015-09-16T08:00:00.000-04:002015-09-16T08:00:04.700-04:00Bling Up a Store Bought BannerMY STORY<br />
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Life gets busy. And yes, sometimes messy. There is not always enough time to get everything done. Here is a fun and quick way to embellish a store bought party garland and bling it up with sticker sheets from The Buckle Boutique. Check out sticker sheets and other embellishments to bling up your life! <a href="https://www.thebuckleboutique.com/">The Buckle Boutique website</a>.<br />
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I picked up this fun garland @Michaels by @MarthaStewart. HINT: You may not always need the full length. You can cut the bakers twine and get a couple of garlands out of one package. Just make sure you tie off the ends at each cut end.<br />
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This garland is so pretty, but by adding some bling with the sticker sheets, you can still have a custom made party decoration, and it takes less than 10 minutes.<br />
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Using one of pendants as a template, trace the shape around the back of your desired sticker sheet. Once you cut out, and you are happy with the shape, use this as the template for the rest of your blanks.<br />
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It's challenge time at Decorate To Celebrate! Head over to the DTC blog for great projects and inspirations for your next celebration <a href="http://www.decoratetocelebrate.blogspot.com/">Decorate To Celebrate Blog</a>. And I couldn't just paint the holders but I felt they each needed some bling accessories. Check out the great products at The Buckle Boutique to add bling to your life <a href="http://www.thebuckleboutique.com/">The Buckle Boutique</a>.<br />
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<li>Acrylic or glass paint in a variety of colors</li>
<li>Rhinestone sticker sheets / Buckles from The Buckle Boutique</li>
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Clean your candle holders with soap and water and once dry, wipe clean with rubbing alcohol wipes (found at any drugstore). For these examples, I had three themes in mind: Holiday, Beach and Wedding.</div>
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I chose red, green and metallic gold for my holiday look. Starting with the darkest color, pour a small amount of paint on your palette (I use a VERY expensive palette as you can see). Simply paint dots around your votives. Once dry, add your second color, etc., until you have used all your colors. Add a touch of bling around the top and you are ready for your holidays.</div>
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I did not care for the original brush I used so I switched it out for another thin brush. I also found it easier to fill the holder with a papertowel, it made it easier to see what you were doing. I also painted the dots much closer together and I really liked this effect. Same process as above. Make sure you let each color dry before applying the next one. And I found by overlapping some of the colors it added a nice textured look to the paint. And of course, some bling to make it sparkle!</div>
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I have been collecting cigar boxes for a while. I love the look, the history, the smell of these boxes. Some have beautiful designs on them and some are more plain. I decided to bling up one of the boxes with the great product from The Buckle Boutique. Check out their website for great prices on product that you can use in so many different ways: <a href="https://www.thebuckleboutique.com/">The Buckle Boutique website</a><br />
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The Sugar Skulls rhinestone sheet from The Buckle Boutique made a nice complement to the cigar box.<br />
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I like this sheet because it has the sugar skulls theme in different formats so it is easy to use the coordinating pieces.<br />
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Simply measure and trim out part of the sheet for the bottom of the box. <br />
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The largest skull fit perfectly on the inside lid.<br />
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And that is all there is to adding some bling and embellishments to items you may have the house. And I love the way it came out so I'm using it to store my bling for my next project! <br />
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Patti Hodderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16468686672215414798noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-800127734763879038.post-52985795316303699932015-08-19T08:00:00.000-04:002015-08-19T08:00:13.958-04:00Gilding Your Party<b><span style="color: #666666;">MY STORY</span></b><br />
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It's Decorate To Celebrate Design Challenge time again! <br />
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I love my collection of various bottles and jars and wanted to try out gilding products from Martha Stewart's line of craft items, produced by Plaid, at Michaels. It was fun and easy to add a metallic touch to items -- here you go.<br />
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<b> What you will need:</b><br />
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<li>Plastic / glass containers - clean and dry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Gilding products: adhesive, brushes, foil sheets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Make sure your items are clean and dry. The steps are the same regardless of how much of the foil sheet you are using.</div>
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<li>Brush a thin coat of adhesive over your item<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Let dry until tacky -- the glue will turn clear</li>
<li>Carefully (this stuff is really thin) remove a sheet or piece of the foil sheet keeping the paper on behind it.</li>
<li>Apply over the area you have covered with glue.</li>
<li>Press into place with your fingers or brush into place with a gilding brush</li>
<li>Let sit for a minute and then carefully remove the foil sheet.</li>
<li>Depending on how you have applied the glue, you may have holes in the metallic, the glue is still tacky at this point, so you can use scraps to fill in the holes.</li>
<li>Once dry, gently brush off excess foiling with a foam brush. NOTE: Do this over a garbage pail otherwise you will have bits of foil everywhere for days! </li>
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Here are some of the items I tried:</div>
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<b>Small mason jar</b>: I wanted to create a striped effect instead of solid. Apply painter's tape where you don't want the foil to appear. NOTE: This step is done before you apply the gilding adhesive. Also, leave tails on the tape so it is easy to remove. </div>
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In my first attempt, I did not allow the glue to set up enough so the coverage was disappointing. No problem, I just went over it again with another color. I then added a strip of washi tape in the middle for some interest.</div>
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<b>Medium mason jar</b>: For this jar, I wanted a solid effect and used the silver foil.</div>
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<b>Milk bottle</b>: I was curious to see if the foil would remain on the raised lettering of the milk bottle. I wanted this one to look a little more beat up.</div>
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<b>Plastic champagne glass</b>: You won't be able to drink out of this glass, but I think it is such a pretty look for a display. This application could also be used on bowls to make your table sparkle.</div>
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Patti Hodderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16468686672215414798noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-800127734763879038.post-75457069910102705712015-08-08T08:30:00.000-04:002015-08-08T08:30:01.371-04:00Love Wins Blog Hop with The Buckle Boutique<b><span style="color: #666666;">MY STORY</span></b><br />
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The Buckle Boutique offers so many beautiful colors and patterns in their rhinestone sticker sheet product mix. And in honor of the recent ruling for Marriage Equality, it seems a perfect time for all of us on the design team to celebrate Love Wins with the rainbow sticker sheets! Here's a link to get your sticker sheets so you can celebrate Love Wins too! <a href="http://thebuckleboutique.com/Rainbow-Colored-Rhinestone-Diamond-Jewel-Self-Adhesive-Sticker-Sheet.aspx">Rainbow Sticker Sheets link</a><br />
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Here are some easy projects I created using the rainbow sheets.<br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><b>YOUR TURN</b></span><br />
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The sticker sheets are so easy to cut with a good pair of scissors (I have yet to jump on the cutting machine trend yet) and even using small pieces you can add a touch of bling to almost any surface.<br />
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<b><i><u>INVITATIONS:</u></i></b><br />
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I found a pack of pretty stationery at my dollar store from Gartner Studios. Their website has tons of templates and it was really easy to use. Just create your invitation wording and print. I then added some of the rainbow sticker sheets as a fun colorful accent.<br />
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<b><i><u>RUSTIC LETTERS:</u></i></b><br />
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I am still on the rustic letters / marquee letter bandwagon and I had took one of my existing letters and applied the rhinestone sticker sheet. Just lay out your letter right side down on the back of the sheet, trace and cut. Just peel off the packing and that is that! Might be fun to use at the main table of your wedding.<br />
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<u><i><b>CHAMPAGNE GLASSES:</b></i></u><br />
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Using plastic glasses from the dollar store, I simply applied to the stem, again for just a touch of the Marriage Equality motif. This would work as well on real glasses. And if you are good at cutting, you can cut out initials of the couple for an added touch of personalization.<br />
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<u><i><b>VOTIVE CANDLEHOLDERS:</b></i></u><br />
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Fun to use at your tables, again just add a touch of bling so your candle light will really glow!<br />
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Again, another dollar store find but this concept will work on glass as well. <br />
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Although I love my e-reader, I am still a fan of my books -- especially my crafting books. In the midst of spring cleaning I was able to make room to arrange my books. Instead of going out shopping, I looked around the house and found these old metal bookends.<br />
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Well, they were just not cute enough, so with the products from <a href="http://www.thebuckleboutique.com/">THE BUCKLE BOUTIQUE</a> here is how I jazzed them up.<br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-weight: bold;"> </span>I love radiator screen -- there are so many uses for it and you can get a lot of projects out of one, affordable, sheet. Trace the opening of your bookend onto the metal screen and cut out. NOTE: This is NOT a project for the kids. The ends are sharp -- use gloves, eye protector and cut over a garbage can. I used regular scissors but wire snips would probably work better.<br />
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Paint a base color to cover the black metal -- I used two coats of white acrylic. Metal paint might work out better, but I liked the end result.<br />
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Once the base color dries, paint two coats of Burnt Umber acrylic paint. Use a foam brush because it leaves brush marks that mimic wood. Again, any color would work based on your desired result.<br />
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I love sugar skulls, and The Buckle Boutique has great sheets designed by <a href="http://www.modernsurrealist.com/">Marisa Pawelko</a>. Cut out a medium size skull -- they cut like butter!. Peel off the backing and place as desired. <br />
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Measure out your base and cut and apply a strip of the smaller skulls.<br />
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Take your cut out radiator screen and glue along the back of the bookend opening. The ends could be ragged so cover them, on the back, with masking or Washi tape. And when the light is just right, the sparkles of the rhinestones reflect on to the screen.<br />
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And that's it, I think these new bookends are adorable.<br />
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Another way to use these upcycled bookends would be for an earring/jewelry display. How cute would this look in your tween's room??? <br />
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I have been seeing many catalogs, Pinterest posts on words make out of letter photography. I always thought these were so cool . In terms of photos, I have tons so I thought I would give it a shot and create my own on my computer. <br />
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In addition to your photos, all you need is some free software like Picasa and I used Publisher to lay them all out. No Photoshop used. I still love neon letters and marquee letters and I remembered I had some cool shots from our visit to downtown Fremont Street and The Neon Museum in Las Vegas. And I thought with some altering, that these would be a fun way to replicate the look. On your next visit to Vegas, check out the Neon Museum -- they offer great tours of the history behind various hotel and shop neon signs and it was a lot of fun! <a href="http://www.neonmuseum.org/">www.neonmuseum.org</a><br />
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<b style="color: #666666;"> </b>I went through the photos from our visit and created a folder of various photos that had letters.<br />
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Then I started going through and cropping out needed letters. Make sure you do "save as" so you can maintain the integrity of your original photo. For this project I wanted to form the word "love" and this technique can be used for any word / occasion you have in mind. Look through all your photos carefully and you will be surprised at how many words you may be able to create.<br />
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Once I felt I had the letters I needed, I dropped them into the Microsoft Publisher program. I am self taught on this so I am sure there may be more ways to work with it, but it is fun to play around with.<br />
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Work with your letters on positioning and sizing and layout -- I tried my best to keep the letters a similar size so this takes some going back and forth on.<br />
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Once I liked my selection and layout I saved it. I then went back into my cropped photos and saved these same letters but as black and white versions. The original color lettering looked really cool, but I was aiming for the black and white style like I had seen in a catalog.<br />
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Since you are happy with the sizing and the layout, just recreate the same file with the black and white version. Save as a jpeg and that's it. This would make a great engagement present, wedding gift, use on invitations, etc. Once you have the layout you can print it out in any format.<br />
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To personalize the print within Publisher, just add a text box and write in the wording you want. <br />
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And that is it, takes a little time but it becomes addictive after a while. Happy crafting!!!<br />
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I was always a "crafty" kid. I remember watching my Mother lay out Simplicity patterns and gorgeous fabrics on the living room floor. It was magical to me to watch the transformation from tissue paper and pins to dresses for us. She was also a big knitter and the click-clack of the knitting needles was always a comforting sound to me.<br />
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I grew up on a great street with amazing families and friends. One Mom in particular, Mrs. Wu, used to have all the neighborhood kids over to her house for "crafts" times. She was able to drag us away from our bikes and Barbies and taught us basic sewing skills, sand art, bead jewelry and embroidery. This is when my love, ok let's call it an obsession, began with craft stores. I would hoard my allowance money and run to our Singer store and walked around the fabric piles like I was in a candy store.<br />
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The very first "big girl" project I did was an embroidery series. I remember feeling so happy when my Mom took all the pieces to a frame store. These first pieces have followed me in all parts of my life's journey to remind me of the joy that creating something always brings me.<br />
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And it turns out that my love of creating has been proven to be good for your health! The recent edition of "<u>Craft Industry Today</u>", a publication from the Craft and Hobby Association featured an article <u style="font-weight: bold;">Healing Through Crafting.</u> Some notes from the article:<br />
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<li>"Craft therapy has become an increasingly important part of rehabilitation for people with illnesses, both physical and psychological. "</li>
<li>"Needle crafts distract people from chronic illnesses and pain, and improve their outlook on life. When you are engrossed in creating, there is less time to focus on pain and disability."</li>
<li>"Knitting also has positive effects on memory and concentration, helps them problem-solve more effectively and organize their thoughts."</li>
<li>"People who paint, write poetry, make jewelry or engage in similar activities have better overall physical health, make fewer visits to the doctor, use less medication and have fewer health problems than people who don't participate in creative programs"</li>
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Here are some tips from <b><u>Craft To Heal</u></b> by Nancy Monson which I'm definitely adding to my reading bucket list!!!</div>
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There are so many fun ways to be creative, here are just some ideas to get you started:<br />
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<li><b>Classes</b> -- I love learning new techniques and meeting with like-minded people. You can find classes at your local college/university, library, YouTube and craft retailers like Michaels, JoAnns and The Paper Source. For a small, if any investment, you can try something you always wanted to do. Trust me, you will have fun!</li>
<li><b>Your Phone </b>-- As someone who grew up with a land line rotary phone, I find the current pick of phones amazing for creativity. I barely use it as a phone, actually, it has become an easy way to capture images. With Instagram, it is easy to put up a cool shot from the beach, the mall, your backyard -- the opportunities are endless. And with free photo editing software like Picasa, you don't need to have a degree in Graphic Arts to spice up your photos.</li>
<li><b>Journaling</b> --I remember having a diary where I would record my deepest darkest secrets and now they are just hysterical to read. Now I use a sketchbook to record ideas, to sketch something that interests me or to cut and paste inspirational quotes and pictures. Use different inks, pencils, etc., and it becomes its own work of art while recording things that caught your attention. I carry mine everywhere!! </li>
<li><b>Coloring Books and Doodling</b> -- I don't know about you, but I spent many hours with my friends and coloring books and a big 64 count box of Crayola crayons. I particularly loved the Barbie books. Now coloring books for grown ups are all the rage. On a recent visit to Barnes and Noble, they had a whole table of coloring books. Some that caught my eye:</li>
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"You Can Draw It All!" published by Parragon books.This is a fun and easy way to learn some basic shapes for sketching.</div>
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"Inspired Coloring: Travel...coloring to relax and free your mind" published by Parragon books.It is definitely a grown up take on the coloring book and I can hardly wait to get my pencils on these. Once finished you could also use these images in other artwork pieces ie a bon voyage gift/card for a friend.</div>
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"Hilda's Sketchpad" published by The White Cabinet. Featuring 16 original drawings by Hilda Glasgow. Check out more about The White Cabinet for an amazing inspirational back story and products @ <a href="http://www.thewhitecabinet.com/">The White Cabinet website</a>.</div>
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Now get out there and find some creativity in your everyday life. Leave me a comment on any other ideas you have! Happy Crafting!</div>
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