I just updated the Tutorial Page today with some more fun Halloween projects from last year. So be sure to check out the following projects:Quick & Easy Accent PillowsHalloween Wall Art (I used some papers that were available last year, these can easily be substituted out, depending on the look you want.) … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday-Embellished Candles
I can't believe it's time for Tutorial Tuesday already! This week's project will only take you about 1 minute. Yep, only one minute! For this project you'll need the following: Candles (Any color will work. Since the embellishments are NOT flame proof it doesn't matter too much what they smell like because we're not going to light them. Mine are peppermint, leftover from projects last Christmas.) Halloween/Fall themed ribbon Scotch Transfer Tape (The red Tacky tape will work too.) Now, cut a ribbon piece slightly longer than the circumference of your candle, put tape on the back, and tape the ribbon onto the candle. Done. Hint: … [Read more...]
Quick Glitter Card
It's been a while since I featured a card so here's a quick one for you: How did I get that fun green glitter accent you ask? I found this awesome tape at the craft store! It's CLEAR mounting tape. It's as strong as the foam mounting tape, but clear instead! To make the card I cut a overhead transparency in half, cut a piece of white cardstock slightly smaller, and ran the paper through the Cuttlebug to give it a little dotted texture. Isn't it cute! Then, just run a stripe of the clear tape up the front of the card, sprinkle on glitter, and your glitter border is done. It's that simple. Stamp the border and "Thanks" sentiment from … [Read more...]
Tutorial: Fabric Pumpkins
Ok, so I think I'm ready for fall, and in a pumpkin mood.... So here's today's tutorial! Fabric Pumpkins These ones will last you just as long as the pumpkin pets in the previous post, and are a little more lightweight. :) You'll need these three PDF's: Pattern: Panel Pattern: Stem Tutorial Instructions The finished size is about 7" around (not including the stem.) You can enlarge the patterns to make different sized pumpkins. I'm working on one about twice as large and will post a separate pattern for that one very shortly. The larger one will also have a fabric stem as opposed to a felted wool stem. (Thanks to my … [Read more...]
Pet Pumpkin Rocks
So my husband and I carved our pumpkins a little early. :) Why you wonder? Because these are our little Pet Pumpkin Rocks and they will last until Halloween! See that one in the back there? The one with the vampire teeth? His name is Edward. :) So these are SUPER easy to make. You know me, I keep my projects short and simple. The longest time for this one is waiting for the paint to dry. Here's what you need: 1 can each Orange and Green Spray paint Various sizes and shapes medium sized rocks for the pumpkins Smaller rocks for the stems Sharpie Permanent Marker E6000 adhesive To get started, wash and scrub your rocks … [Read more...]
Come for a free Make and Take!!!
Short notice, but this Saturday night at the Local Scrapbook Store, Scrappin' Bunnies, I'll be hosting a FREE make and take! We'll be getting you started early on holiday gifts. So if you live in the area I'd LOVE to see you there. Here's the specifics!Where: Scrappin' Bunnies 400 N. Central Expressway Suite 108McKinney, Texas 75070(Exit 40A from Hwy 75- Louisiana/Virginia Street Exit. East side of 75 behind CiCi's)When: Saturday, August 30 @ 7PM and again at 9PM! Hope to see you there! … [Read more...]
Every Other Tuesday-Quick Sketchbook
So this one is super easy to whip up! Gather the following items: 1 sheet of colored/patterned cardstock for the outside 5 sheets of cardstock, or more if you use plain printer paper (just remember your stapler will have to go through them!) coordinating ribbon Cut the following: (2) 4" x 8" pieces for the outside of the notebook (10) 3 7/8" x 7 7/8" for the inside Now, just stack everything together and staple on the left-hand side. I then covered the staples with a piece of ribbon. You can embellish the cover however you want. Try a monogram, embossed stamp, felt stickers, or anything else you'd like. For mine, I used two … [Read more...]
Every Other Tuesday
So, how about a tutorial AND template for the first Every Other Tuesday event? Here is a little envelope template to get you started: You can download it be clicking here. (You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to download it.)Here's a quick tutorial on how to put it together:The template will print out onto one piece of letter sized paper. For this project I printed it directly onto the back of the patterned paper. You could also print it, cut it out, and use it as a template. Whatever works best for you. :)Below I've got the envelope and alternate flap cut out and scored on the dashed lines. Fold the sides in, and adhere. Fold the bottom flap up … [Read more...]
Announcing…
I am SUPER excited to share with you the talents of: Kristina Werner! She is an extrenely talented designer! For the months of August and September she will be showing us some awesome ways to use the Schlosser Designs Stamp Sets. Head on over to her blog and see for yourself the graphic designs of Kristina. You can see one here that she's already done. Kristina graciously answered a few questions for me. (Hope they weren't too cheesy, but I can't claim that I'm a professional journalist by any means!) Besides making completely awesome cards and paper projects, what do you like to do in your spare time? I love to read, but … [Read more...]
Ready to commit!
Ok, so I was waiting for things to calm down a bit around here but I'm ready... On August 12th I'll be starting a new feature on my blog: EVERY OTHER Tuesday Check back every other Tuesday because I'll either be offering a new template, or showing you a new project tutorial. I've already got the first few planned out, and I'm warning you, they're way fun!(Just a reminder: Every time I feature a tutorial with downloadable instructions, I do a giveaway. To enter is simple: Read the instructions in the post to see what to comment about and leave me a comment. Usually the giveaway prize will be a product needed to complete the featured … [Read more...]
