June, 2024 - Try It - Like It

Calm Blue Tags and Labels

Freebie Friday – calm blue tags and labels.

Freebie Friday

This week’s freebie is a set of Calm Blues tags and labels. This color of blue is so relaxing. I love the visual texture created by the pattern. This free PDF printable is great for all your paper crafting creations.

Grab the free PDF file here [Calm blue PDF]

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My go to printer brand for years has been HP. I also use their ink supply service where I pay a monthly fee and they send me ink cartridges as needed. It comes out to be a lot less money this way. The HP Envy Inspire is a great-priced machine that will produce beautiful prints.

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And if you are looking for a great crafting weight paper for printables, I have been using HP Project Paper. It is heavier than copier paper but not quite as heavy as cardstock. It is a great medium weight for layering, folding, and more!

Create-it Link Party #348

Create-it link party #348 share your creativity with us.

Last week’s Feature

Steph Creates Things shared this Simple DIY Glass Candle Holder Design tutorial with us last week. The look is so elegant, I was surprised to see how easy it was to make.

On to the Party

This is a great opportunity to share your latest blog post, recipe, craft tutorial, or any other creative work you’ve been working on lately. We’re always excited to see what our readers come up with! However, we have a few simple rules to ensure the party runs smoothly.

Here are a few simple rules:

Link to a specific post, not your homepage.
Link up something YOU made/wrote/created.
Giveaways, other link parties, 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.

Weave A Stunning Star Decoration With Ribbon

Learn how to weave a patriotic star.

with Gwen Studios

You can weave a star with Gwen Studios ribbons and the free SVG file you can grab below. Use the star as a patriotic decor piece or as a paper craft image.

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The two pieces of cardstock can be cut from one 8.5″ x 11″ piece of cardstock. The 3/8″ ribbon is from Gwen Studios Solid and Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon Pack.

Grab the free SVG file from the store: [Star Weave SVG]

This project was created for Gwen Studios. You can find all the design team projects listed on the Designer Crafts Connection website. Gwen Studios products can be found at Walmart and Michaels.

Here the piece is woven but not put together yet. Do not secure the ribbons in place until all the weaving is done.

Video Tutorial:

You can see the dimension created by the foam tape in the image above.

Summer Reading Chart

Summer can seem long and boring at times when kids are away from school for such a long time. This month I am participating in a Summer Boredom printable hop. You can find all kinds of printables to bust the summer doldrums.

I created this printable reading chart to mark off all the books read this summer. Going to the library to get books to read is just one of the fun things to do during the summer months.

The free PDF file here: [summer reading pdf]

My favorite printer brand for many years has been HP. I also use their ink supply service where I pay a monthly fee and they send me ink cartridges as needed. It comes out to be a lot less money this way. The HP Envy Inspire is a great-priced machine that will produce beautiful prints.

Blog Hop:

This post is a part of a Summer Boredom printable blog hop. Take a moment to visit the other printables available in this hop.

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Create Your Own Button Band

Make a quick and easy button band with this tutorial.

with Buttons Galore & More

You can make your own button bands, they are quick and easy to make. The glitter button from Buttons Galore & More is perfect for this because the glitter in enclosed and doesn’t come off. So you get the look without the mess.

You only need a few materials. A hair band, a button, and a pokey tool.

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If your band has a metal clamp, you’ll want to hide it up against the back of the button.

Video Tutorial:

How will you use your button band? They are cute hair decor and you can make them to match your outfits. Use them in your craft room as I have to hold a journal closed. They can be used anywhere a rubber band would come in handy but are such a better-looking band.

Purple Collage Paper

Printable collage paper for crafting.

Freebie Friday

This week’s freebie is a printable Purple Collage Paper to use in your paper crafting. It is an 8.5″ x 11″ printable page. Cut it apart or use it as a full sheet.

Grab the free PDF file here [Purple Collage PDF]

Create-it Link Party #437

Create-it link party #437

Last week’s Feature

What a great patriotic no-sew project brought to us last week from An Organized Season made from bandanas bought at the Dollar Tree.

On to the Party

Here are a few simple rules:

Link to a specific post, not your homepage.
Link up something YOU made/wrote/created.
Giveaways, other link parties, 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.

It’s Time for Tea

How to etch a ceramic mug with etchall creme.

with etchall creme

I like tea, it can be cold or hot. I’ve liked it all my life. I remember my grandfather was a tea drinker too, or should I say a tea dipper. I remember him always dipping something into his tea mug.

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I am left-handed so this mug will be my personal mug. You might notice the handle is on the wrong side. etchall creme makes it possible for me to make mugs with the design facing out when I hold the mug in my left hand.

I created this graphic for my tea mug. You can grab a free SVG of this image in the store. [Time for Tea SVG]

Before etching any surface you want to make sure it is clean. I used rubbing alcohol to clean the mug.

After measuring and adjusting my image in Design Space, I cut my vinyl on a Cricut Maker. Then I weeded the vinyl and applied the transfer film.

I transferred the vinyl to the mug and removed the transfer film. Tip: I always fold the design in half (not the width of the vinyl but the width of the design) to find the middle. This makes applying the vinyl in the correct location easier.

After making sure the vinyl is rubbed down well and there are not wrinkles around the design, I applied the etchall creme, covering the entire image. You can be generous with your application.

I set a timer for 15 minutes and then I remove the creme and put it back into the container. etchall creme is reusable, it may darken over time but it is still usable.

After washing the mug and removing the vinyl, it is etched. I know it is very hard to see, but that is the nature of the ceramic mug.

And here is the magic, using a rub on wax in black, the image is revealed. Rub it on and buff off the extra. You may want to use a fixative to seal the wax in place.

Layering Stencils

Layering stencils to create a blended background.

for Tag it Tuesday

For Tag it Tuesday, a tag with a layered stencil background. After finding a set of flower stencils in my stash, I had the idea to create a background that would blend together by layering the flower images in different colors.

I used three colors of Distress Oxide ink adjacent to each other on the color wheel: pink, orange, and yellow.

Video Tutorial:

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Here is a close-up image of the tag to show the layering of the flower stencils. The text is from a printable available in the store. [art word printable]

Cut Apart Images

Printable cut apart images for paper crafting.

Freebie Friday

This week’s freebie is a set cut apart images styled in a William Morris-like theme. The flora and fauna images can be used to decorate so many different paper crafts.

Grab the free PDF file here [Cut Apart PDF]