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Square Box with Vintage Button Trim Tutorial

18 May

Here is a look at one of my new Sizzix From the Heart dies. The Square Box is such a handy size- it’s about 3.5″ square- the perfect size for a cupcake (shoot- now I want a cupcake!). I stacked vintage buttons to use as a knob and on the bottom of the box as feet.

Assembling the box is quick and easy. This particular box is covered with fabric so it’s one extra step but to actually build it takes only one or two minutes (see video below). This box is great because you can customize colors and match to special events (wedding or party themes) or home decor. Since this is a ScoreBoard die, it’s designed to cut and score matboard and thick materials, resulting in a sturdy, rigid box that will hold up to whatever you want to put inside.

 
Here’s a video with a quick look at assembling the box:

Coat two 6″ x 13″ matboard pieces with spray adhesive. Place fabric on top of matboard and press down when fabric is in desired position. Run the matboard through the Sizzix Big Shot twice with the Square Box die.

Place strong double sided adhesive on three of the four tabs. The flap with no adhesive is where the box will open and close.

Adhere the label shapes to the outside of the box for a decorative embellishment (or not).

TIP: The label shape may be die cut from paper and used to decorate cards, layouts, jars, bottles and packages.

Here’s how to use the Square Box die in a different way to make a chunky book– so much fun! 
Tomorrow I am headed off to NYC to see the National Stationery Show. Can’t wait- there is so much cool stuff there! Thanks so much for stopping by.

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Paper Store in JFK Airport

1 May

I recently took the red-eye back from the SNAP blogging conference in Utah. Aside from the crying baby, the first leg of the journey was not too bad. There was a brief layover in NYC at JFK and we had to change planes. I turned a corner outside my gate and to my delight, saw this beautiful paper store called Muji! 

At 6 AM my brain was not doing so well and I didn’t get pictures except for this one…

The prices were very reasonable and I found some pens with .3 nibs. For the pen geeks reading- you know how hard it is to find a nice pen with a nib that fine! I love these and keep doodling away when there are way too many other things I should be doing… 
Looks like they have an online catalog. Here’s what I bought but now I am kicking myself for what I didn’t get… luckily they have an online catalog.

 I think I need another trip.

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Paper Store in JFK Airport

1 May

I recently took the red-eye back from the SNAP blogging conference in Utah. Aside from the crying baby, the first leg of the journey was not too bad. There was a brief layover in NYC at JFK and we had to change planes. I turned a corner outside my gate and to my delight, saw this beautiful paper store called Muji! 

At 6 AM my brain was not doing so well and I didn’t get pictures except for this one…

The prices were very reasonable and I found some pens with .3 nibs. For the pen geeks reading- you know how hard it is to find a nice pen with a nib that fine! I love these and keep doodling away when there are way too many other things I should be doing… 
Looks like they have an online catalog. Here’s what I bought but now I am kicking myself for what I didn’t get… luckily they have an online catalog.

 I think I need another trip.

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Ruffled Flowers

25 Apr

Some of you on Facebook may have seen my photo of the trim I found at the thrift store for two dollars a roll. That’s right. Don’t hate me…
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I asked you all what I should do with it and there were lots of suggestions- most people said pillows (this still might happen- I have tons left!). I wound up making ruffled flowers wrapped on a pencil.

When we go to visit my husband’s stepdad at assisted living, they have a cute little vase with pens that have flowers on top (so you don’t forget and take one) at the sign-in desk. I keep thinking it would be fun to do some for my desk. I like to use pencils because you might change your mind!

Check out How to Make a Flower Pencil Topper by Eileen Hull on Snapguide.


Head over to SNAP to see a linky party with lots of fun ideas!

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Cousin Slide Bracelet

8 Apr

I am not a professional jewelry maker, by any means, but when I was offered the opportunity to work with Cousin’s new Slider Bracelet program, I had to give it a try. After watching their step-by-step video, I felt confident that I could make one.

Cousin is a premier wholesaler of jewelry making supplies and has been family owned for over 40 years. 
The Slider Bracelet system is now available in JoAnn Fabrics. I recommend if you want a quick, easy and fun project, head over and pick up supplies to make a few. This project would be a great gift for Mother’s Day! 
After laying out the bracelet exactly as the video described, I decided to add a faux leather 3D flower made with a couple of my Sizzix dies to the bracelet to make it a little more personal. The flower and leaves were attached to the slide with fishing line and some glue. I love the contrast of the turquoise flower and the red bracelet. I will have to make another one for Mom 🙂
Make sure to click on the blue button on my sidebar to follow along with the Designer Crafts Connection. You will see lots of inspirational versions of this project created by the amazing designers in this group.
Thanks to Liz Heggy and Cousin for giving me the chance to work with your cool new product!

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Get Creative Holiday Hop

12 Nov
I was so happy to be invited to join in this hop by Jen Goode. She is an amazing designer, web and tech guru, penguin artist, and last but not least, a great friend. Jen is hosting a linky party on her blog featuring some cool crafts for this holiday season. Click on the logo in the sidebar for lots of holiday inspiration or see the link list below!

I made a Christmas suitcase using my Sizzix ScoreBoard Suitcase die using some great papers by Simple Stories I found in Archiver’s on my trip to Houston last week.

First, I covered my suitcase with paper- see my tips for doing this on this Sizzix blog post. Some items that fit in the suitcase include gift cards, keys to a new car :-), deck of playing cards, pair of earrings, a small mini album, ATC’s, candy, post-it notes, etc.

As you can see from the pictures, I changed my mind halfway through 
designing this 🙂 That happens quite a bit and I think it make the whole 
process more fun and interesting to see what works and what doesn’t. 
I started distressing with white but it didn’t show up the way I wanted 
so I just went over the edges with brown ink- much better!

 

There are two prizes to win when you check out this hop! (Plus, there may be some blogs that will be offering giveaways so make sure you leave comments along the way.)

  1. 1 winner will receive 2 Sizzix dies designed by Eileen Hull valued at over $35.
  2. A 2nd winner will receive a goodie box filled with a variety of crafty materials valued at over $50.
Eileen Hull Sizzix dies prize Winter Holiday Blog Hop at 100 Directions
How to enter: Check out all of the great project ideas shared by the participating sites. GO back here and tell us what you like more… what project has most inspired you, what holiday festivities are you most excited about or what project are you most excited to try.
The Rules: You must be 18 years or older and a US resident (US shipping address) to enter. Winner/s will be randomly selected after 7pm EST on Monday, November 19th, 2012. If you are selected to receive a prize, you will be notified via email and you will have 48 hours to submit your shipping address or a new winner will be selected.

Don’t forget to click through and see what the other designers made! Here’s the linky party:

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I grew up in a big family where there was always an art project in the works. Learning to think creatively has been a huge benefit throughout my life: from thirteen military moves and raising four children to developing product lines for craft manufacturers. Come visit and see a slice of my life...
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