DIY your own garden wind harp.
These wind harps are made from plastic bottles. The link shows how they sound with suggestions on how to cut them. The image is from Pinterest. The artist used gallery glass and swirled it around inside similar to the popular Christmas ornaments. [link]
Chart that lists all the accessories available for the Dremel tool.
This Dremel accessory guide is great for when you have a Dremel and don’t know what each tool is used for. Or maybe you have a project and you want to know the right accessory to buy. This chart will come in handy.
After the image pops up, right-click to save the document.
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I have a video tutorial on the ScraPerfect blog today showing how to make a card. This is part two of a three-part series that makes the card and envelop in the image above. Visit me on ScraPerfect and follow along with each step. [step 1 – DIY stamp] [step 2 – card]
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As a part of the design team at ScraPerfect, I post twice a month on their blog. Today I have a video tutorial to teach how to make gift bags. They are easy to make using the Best Glue Ever.
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I learned about dendrite painting by watching videos on YouTube. I knew I needed to try it. What I didn’t know was how addictive it was going to be. It was so much fun and the results have a variety of differences dependant upon what paint you use and the amount of paint. Then you can layer it and “try” to control it.
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This is such a fun way to celebrate. It could be a birthday, wedding, anniversary, new job, graduation, so many different opportunities to etch a fun statement onto a bottle. For this post, I used Sparkling Cider but a bottle of wine or even a glass bottle of soda would work. The glass etching can take a drink to the next level making it a special statement I am sure one that will be appreciated.
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Directions:
Using Cricut design space on my phone I typed out the word I wanted to use, then I sent it to the Cricut Joy to cut out. It was so quick and easy. I could have added names and a date too.
I weeded the vinyl, removing the parts I want to etch, and used the transfer tape to place the vinyl on the bottle. Notice there are air bubbles and wrinkles, but they don’t matter as long at the seam along the letters is pressed tight to the glass.
Using a wooden popsicle stick I placed a generous amount of etching cream over the letters. I left it on the bottle for 15 minutes, following the Etchall directions. Then I removed it from the bottle using the same popsicle stick and put it back into the jar because Etchall cream is reusable. Because it was a small area, I was able to use a baby wipe to clean off the bottle and I removed the vinyl.
Here is the etched glass. I wanted to enhance the etching so I applied some rub-on metallic color in silver.
I used a q-tip to rub on the silver cream and then used a baby wipe to remove the excess. I really like the enhanced look.
Follow along as I use the new infusible ink blanks from Cricut.
Cricut has a variety of new infusible ink blanks. Cricut sent me a few samples in order to write this review and promote their new products. The new materials include cosmetic bags, pillow covers, wine bags, and toddler-sized t-shirts. I made my daughter this bag to hold her drawing supplies from the cosmetic bag set.
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Directions:
To begin, I created the graphic I used in Design Space. The following video tutorial shows you how that was done.
Cutting the infusible ink on the Cricut Maker.
On the mat, I aligned the cut to the center utilizing the blue and red section of the design.
Then I weeded away the parts I didn’t want.
Placing the infusible ink, if you look closely you will see a slight fold in the bag and the infusible ink.
This is a trick I use to align the center of the image and blank.
Using my heating guide, I set my EasyPress and pressed.
Using a warm peel, my project is done!
I have a really fun post and video tutorial on the Rinea blog today making this paper spinner. The bend in the foiled paper catches the wind and causes it to spin. I am a part of the Rinea Design Team and I post tutorials on their blog twice a month. [Wind Spinner]
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These basic champagne glasses from the Dollar Store were given an upgrade with Etchall Etching Cream and then decorated with Alcohol Inks. They make the perfect pair for celebrating a special occasion or for everyday use. You could change the color combination to suit your needs like school colors for a college graduation party, or for wedding colors.
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Any supplies used may be given to me free of charge, however, all projects and opinions are my own.
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Directions:
To begin, remove any labels and clean the glasses using rubbing alcohol.
Then cover the desired area (the stem) with etchall Etching Creme, wait 15 minutes, remove excess back to the container, and then wash.
The etching is done.
The result is very elegant, and you could stop right here.
The alcohol inks I chose to use.
Turn the glass upside down.
Drop a small drop of ink at the stem of the glass and let it run down.
Continue until you like the look.
Here is an up-close look at the glass.
Notice I put a “ring” around the top of the stem in silver.
I purposely didn’t let the ink cover anywhere near the drinking lip of the glasses.
I covered them in a plastic bag and taped it in place.
Placing it in my spray box, I sprayed it with a sealer and let it dry.
(you may need a few light coats)
Remove the taped bag and your glasses are ready to celebrate with!
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In light of all that’s going on in our country and in the world, April’s free SVG theme is INSPIRING QUOTES. I don’t think there’s anyone who couldn’t benefit from a bit more positivity right now. So here is my submission for this month, Love All Hate None. Hopefully, you can find the perfect use for this saying whether it be a shirt, tote, towel … whatever. Maybe you could even make something to gift to a friend or loved one and share the idea of positivity. And don’t forget to see all the other free SVG files available at the bottom of this post.
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