December, 2021 - Try It - Like It - Create it

Miniature Card Making

Having fun making a miniature card with Scraperfect.

I enjoy making cards of all different sizes. I don’t limit myself to a standard size. Mini cards are sometimes the most fun cards to make. Probably because I have a love of all things in miniature.

Stamping images for die-cutting, I often stamp them more than once – just in case. And when they are small it takes up very little room. You can even use up scraps this way.

Using the mini stamps and dies I might as well also use my Mini Maker from Makers Movement! Taping the dies in place with washi tape helps to keep them aligned.

After coloring the rose with markers and pencils, I am ready to put the card together. Notice I used washi tape on the front of the card and mitered the corners.

the Best Glue Ever ScraPerfect’s No-Clog Writing Cap™

Using the no-clog writing cap on the Best Glue Ever lets me control the small amount of adhesive that is needed when working with small elements.

Typically you place your images on the front of the card but in this case, it is a surprise on the inside!

Simply Earth’s December Box

The December Simply Earth Subscription box is here, see what is included.

Diffuser/Scents

I am so excited every month when my Simply Earth box arrives. It seems like each box is better than the last. This month is no exception. The December theme is Diffuser/Scents! This box actually comes with two crafty projects, Macrame! All the materials and simple directions are included. This box’s contents retail for $110.52 but you will get it for $39. Be sure to use my discount code: TRYITFREE

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The oils that are included this month are Vanilla Woods, Lemon Eucalyptus, Bay, and Bergamot.

The recipes included in the December box are:

Tassel Diffuser
Macrame Ornament
Christmas Grove Room Spray
Relax Massage Oil
Holiday Dinner Support Roll-On
Bright Winter Day Diffuser Blend

One of the biggest differences I find with Simply Earth is the monthly recipes. In the past, I have ordered essential oils and when they arrive, I don’t remember what they do or why I ordered them. The Simply Earth recipe box contains the recipes for the oils included in the box as well as necessary additional support products to make the recipes.

With your first subscription order from Simply Earth, you will get the Big Bonus Box free! If you were to purchase these products it would cost $44.84. The Big Box includes:

Almond Oil
Fractionated Coconut Oil
10 mL Roll-On Bottles
5 mL Amber Glass Bottles
Coconut Oil
Beeswax

And here is the best part: my coupon code: TRYITFREE
Use this code to get a $40 gift card with your first purchase. Basically, get your second box free!

Creatively Crafty Link Party #304

Share your creativity with us this week at Creatively Crafty Link Party. #CCBG #linkparty

Life Beyond the Kitchen | Try it – Like it – Create it

This week’s Link Party

There are just a few simple rules:

Link to a specific post, not your homepage.
Link up something YOU made/wrote/created.
Giveaways, other link parties, Etsy shops, or business links are not accepted.
Don’t link and run. Try to visit at least one link and show them some love. You may make a new friend.

Zipper Pouch Sublimation

Make a sublimation zippered pouch with Artesprix.

with Artesprix

Artesprix has made sublimation available to the everyday crafter. What a fun way to create a personalized gift. I made this zippered pouch with materials from Artesprix. I really like how it turned out and how easy it was to make.

I would like to thank Designer Crafts Connection for the opportunity to work with amazing companies and designers. And specifically for this post, I would like to thank Artesprix for providing materials used with this project.

Having worked with Artesprix before, I had many of the items needed for this post but the zipper pouch was new to me and I was excited to work with it. I used a large rubber stamp with an Artesprix stamp pad and colored it with a variety of Artexprix markers and then sublimated it on the pouch using a Cricut easypress.

I chose to work with markers from a few different Artesprix sets. I started with the lightest colors first adding layers of color on top. One thing I especially like about Artesprix is that you work on copy paper and if you make a mistake, you can start over without ruining your sublimation blank.

It is very important that you follow the directions. Use only heat-resistant tape and don’t cover any of your images with the tape. Depending on your heat source, the time will vary.

Video Tutorial:

A close-up of the finished pouch shows some of the layerings of colors, especially in the leaves. The flowers use yellow, orange, and red. The blending between the orange and red is very subtle.

Suggested Materials:

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