U.S.A Gnome

 Hi everyone, as we near Independence Day, why not create something fun.

All supplies from the Dollar Tree.

Using Mod Podge, paint it over the grooved metal panel.

While still wet, carefully adhere a napkin, adding additional Mod Podge as necessary.

Place a layer of Mod Podge over the top of the napkin and allow to dry.

Using some of my older Sizzix dies, I die cut the sign post from chipboard and the letters from cardstock.

The sign post was inked with Walnut Stain and I wrapped the stem with twine.

I place large pop dots behind the gnome.

For added hold, I also used hot glue about the pop dots.

Poking holes in the top edges, I tied some twine.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Blessed Clip Board

 Hi everyone, sharing a quick and easy project today.

Paint the clip board with brown Folk Art paint.

Next, fussy cut the design from a napkin.

 Paint Mod Podge on the panel and place the napkin.

Be sure to smooth it out to remove any wrinkles.

Cut thin strips of ribbon from a wider ribbon.

Place the strips in the Bowdabra creating loops.

Place a 2nd strip to create as many loops as desired.

Use the bow wand to push the loops into the channel.

Pull out the ribbon and tie off.

Place a strip of burlap across the clip board.

Ink and adhere Blessed on top of the burlap panel.

Tie the bow to the clip.

Tie several balls together and tie to the bow.

Happy Fall.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Boo Panel with Makin's Clay

Hi everyone,  I've got a new Spooky project to share on the  Makin'sⓇ Clay blog.

Supplies:
Makin'sⓇ Clay - Black, Brown, White, Earth Tones
Makin's ProfessionalⓇ Ultimate Clay MachineⓇ
Makin's ProfessionalⓇ Cutting Mat
Makin'sⓇ Clay Cutters - Rectangles, Halloween Set
Beacon Adhesives - 3-in-1
Mod Podge clay mold
Memento Fireworks Shimmery Craft Sprays
Sizzix dies
Burlap Panel

Start by spritzing the panel with assorted colors of Fireworks Inks.  I started with lighter colors then realized I wanted a darker effect so I added a darker blue and gray.

Begin by conditioning the white, black and brown clays.  Then place each individually in the clay machine at the highest setting.  Reduce the setting on each pass until you have the thickness you need for your project.

As I was creating a Halloween scene, I die cut a haunted house from the black clay.  To be sure the clay did not stick to my die, I placed the clay between wax paper and then ran it through my die cut machine.  Although still damp, it die cut beautifully. 

Picking up the left over black clay, I mixed it with some white clay and again ran it through the clay machine until I had a mottled effect.  I then die cut the roof of the house and placed it atop the main image. 

 As the clay was still damp, no glue was needed to adhere the pieces.

Next, I die cut 2 trees using another Sizzix die.  Again, I placed the clay between wax paper so it would not stick to the die.

Once all my elements were ready, I started creating a spooky scene.  I began by adhering some torn strips of paper across the panel then put the trees in place.  Realizing I wanted fence posts, I used the left over black and white clay and die cut the fences.  I also had left over brown clay so I free hand cut a sign.  Using the small pumpkin cutter, I created several pumpkins, used a craft stick to create texture, then spritzed each with Fireworks Craft Sprays.  They were placed around the sign onto which I added letters spelling BOO.

Using the ghost clay cutter, I created a number of ghosts that I adhered to the panel.  In the upper corner I created a moon and placed a ghost on top.  

The black cats are standing on the fence and the witch's hat is in the tree.  Yellow clay was added behind the house to simulate light in the windows then the house was adhered to the panel.  Using the remaining black and white clay panel, I used a rectangle cutter to create bricks for a walkway.

Hoping you have a Happy Halloween.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Summer is Better in Flip Flops

Hi everyone, we all know that Summer is better in flip flops.  I'm on the Proxxon blog with a new project featuring flip flops, the best Summer accessory.  With so many Proxxon tools available to use, this project came together quickly.

I drew the flip flops on a wood panel, being sure they were joined in one spot.

Using the Scroll Saw, I cut around the pattern.

I used the Bench Drill Press to create the holes for the twine.

The Disc Sander was used to sand the rough edges.

Then I used the Delta Sander to sand down the edges that the Disc Sander couldn't reach.  This is a great sander.  The design allows you to get into the smallest of spaces.

Now the design was ready, I painted it with Plaid Folk Art paint in Pale Yellow.

Once dry, I used a stencil with Fireworks! Shimmery Craft Spray in Tangelo.

I wanted some more texture and dimension so I placed a floral stencil from The Crafter's Workshop on the flip flops and used modeling paste.

Once the modeling paste had dried, I replaced the stencil and spritzed it with Fireworks Shimmery Craft Spray in Lilac Posies - love this color!

Nothing screams beach like sand and sea shells so I created sea shells from Makin's White Clay and a push mold, then added them to the flip flops surrounded by mini art stones and string.   I used Mod Podge Spray on Adhesive to adhere these elements and added a sprtiz over them to seal them.   Finally, I used a small Adventure stencil from The Crafter's Workshop with modeling paste above the shells and some dew drops from The Robin's Nest about the flowers.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Canvas Paint Pour with Mod Podge

Hi everyone, have you tried the paint pour technique.  It can be quite addictive!

At Creativation, Plaid debuted on of their newest products - a mistable version of Mod Podge.

Simply add a little bit of Mod Podge in each cup of paint and mix well.

Then have fun.

I think it turned out fabulous, don't you?

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Angel Love Heart

Hi everyone, I'm on the Makin's Clay blog with a Valentine's Day Heart.  Valentine's Day will be here soon, so why not create something special.

Supplies:
Makin'sⓇ Clay -  White
Makin's ProfessionalⓇ Cutting Mat
Makin'sⓇ Clay Roller and Cutters Set
Makin'sⓇ Tool Set
Beacon Adhesives - 3-in-1
Prima acrylic paints
Prima mold
Mod Podge Mold
Wilton Mold

Begin by conditioning white clay.  Place the white clay in the molds.  Use the roller to force the clay into the molds and then use the mallet to trim away the excess clay.

Remove the clay elements. Paint the angel with Gold Rush, Rose Gold and Copper acrylic paints.  Paint the pearl drops and letters with Gold Rush acrylic paint.

Paint a blackboard heart with Prima acrylic paints in Rose Gold, Copper and Violet Gold.  Heat set between each layer to set the paints so the colors don't get muddied.  Add a large flower in one corner, then place all elements on the heart until the arrangement is pleasing.  Glue in place with Beacon Adhesives.

Add rhinestones to the top edges to finish.

Clay elements are light weight and add no weight so you can hang this heart almost anywhere.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Congrats

Hi everyone, some times you just need to play with your supplies and see what happens.

Using Makin'sⓇ Clay you can create any size or type of embellishments that add no weight to your card, but add a lot of dimension.

I used white clay in a mod podge mold to create an assortment of elements.  I now have some extra molded pieces that can be used for other projects.

I painted 2 of the frames with Prima Metallique Paints.  While waiting for them to dry, I created my card, inking the top layer before adding it to the card.

I grouped the flower and leaves in the center of the card and added the frames as embellishments.

Congrats was die cut using Spellbinders dies and Whisker Graphics twine was tied around the flower to finish off the card.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Happy BIrthday with Amazing Cast Products

Hi everyone, I am participating in the Designers Craft Connection blog hop this month and this month we are working with products from Amazing Casting Products and the theme is jewelry.

I had fun working with Amazing Clear Cast Resin and  Alumidust in Deep Purple and Gold.  Alumidust is a fine powder in amazing colors which can be mixed with resin or lightly brushed into molds as I have done.

Next, I poured the resin into the molds and allowed them to cure for approximately 24 hours.  Once cured, the pieces easily popped out of the molds.

I have 2 young ladies with birthdays this month, each with very different tastes.  One loves angels so I created an angel brooch.  The Alumidust is gorgeous on this piece and really brings out the details of the molded angel.

The other loves very simple designs so I created a simple necklace with Whisker Graphics twine and added jump rings to the purple bow.

Please stop by the Designers Craft Connection blog to see all the projects created.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

Graduation Sign

Hi everyone, I am participating in the Designer Crafts Connection blog hop this month.  And this month we are working with Mod Podge.

My son just graduated from college so I wanted to create a graduation sign to document his accomplishment.

I received a nice selection of Mod Podge projects to use, including a set of Mod Podge ® Decoupage Tracing Templates.  I selected the letters I wanted, then using them as stencils, I cut them out of Rinea Foils in Glossy Gold/Gold.

I used my Proxxon Delta Sander to sand the wood panel then painted it with FolkArt ® Brushed Metal™ Acrylic Paint in Dark Grey.  

I wanted some dimension on the panel, so I added some molding paste with The Crafter's Workshop Stencil.  Once dry I used Mod Podge ® Brush Set, Decoupage with  Mod Podge ® Ultra Matte Chalk Finish as a sealer over the panel.

Once dry, I brushed on a 2nd layer of  Mod Podge ® Ultra Matte Chalk Finish  and placed the letters on the panel.  Mod Podge ® Ultra Matte Chalk Finish can also be used as glue.  Once dry, I painted on another layer of Mod Podge ® Ultra Matte Chalk Finish to seal the letters.

To finish, I die cut a graduation cap from cardstock and added Whisker Graphics Black Diamond Twine.  I wanted some dimension so I added pop dots to the cap and placed it above the letter A.  Several flourish stickers were scattered about and sealed in place.

Thanks to Plaid Crafts for supplying the products used in this project.

Please stop by the Designer Crafts Connection blog to see some amazing projects created with Mod Podge.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Steph