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This encouraging book is so good. After reading, pass it along so others can enjoy the knowledge you’ve gained from reading it.
I received a box of Butter Toffee Coffee to review from Crave. Doesn’t that sound delicious? It is.
Enjoy guilt-free decadent flavored coffees- No sweeteners & No calories. Which is great but I like to add a bit of milk and sweetener to my coffee, yes I have a sweet tooth.
Crave coffee comes in Blueberry Vanilla, Butter Toffee, Caramel, Cinnamon, French Vanilla, Hazelnut, Southern Pecan, and Vermont Maple. I don’t know about you but I had a hard time choosing which flavor to select, I guess that is why they also make a variety pack!
Crave Coffee PODS are recyclable, kosher certified, and compatible with Keurig K-Cup brewers, including 2.0. They are available on Amazon. (affiliate link)
You can enter to win your own 40 pod package of Butter Toffee Coffee from Crave by entering below. The winner will be chosen by random and approved by the promoter.
Oh, how I want to visit the beach, sand in my toes, playing in the water. It is such a fantastic summer activity. Since I can’t go, I made this shadowbox to remind me of how fun it can be. This shadowbox can be placed on a shelf as a decor item or as a Christmas tree ornament. Wouldn’t it be fun to send to a friend that also loves the beach? Thanks to Maker’s Movement for sending me the stamp and die set, Beach Vibes to use with this project.
Beach Vibes
Materials:
Mini Maker Die Cut Machine
Beach Vibes – stamp and die set
black stamp pad
stamping block
Spectrum Noir markers
washi tape
scissors
white cardstock
Marabu fabric spray
double stick tape
foam tape squares
Directions:
I began with a box I made using a past tutorial here. [picture frame SVG]
Using the stamps, I stamped onto white cardstock.
Then I colored the images with alcohol ink markers.
Using a bit of washi tape, I placed the dies and sent them through the Mini Maker from Maker’s Movement.
And here are the pieces all cut-out.
I used Fashion Spray from Marabu and a torn piece of cardstock to color the frame.
Using double-stick tape, I placed the castle into the frame.
Next, I cut a bit of the bottom of the bucket and placed it in the frame with foam tape to lift it up. I used a double layer of foam squares.
The other shapes were placed with double-stick tape.
And here is the finished piece.
Do you have a favorite beach? Let me know in the comments.
Suggested Materials:
Links are Affiliates AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon Says Stamps, SB – Scrapbook
I am participating in the Designer Crafts Connection group blog hop that is sponsored by Little Birdie this month. The decoupage trinket box is what I made with the supplies Little Birdie provided.
The Designer Crafts Connection group is hosting a blog hop that is sponsored by Little Birdie this month. The above decoupage trinket box is what I made with the supplies Little Birdie provided. I really enjoyed the creative process of making the trinket box and I added a few parts as I was creating that I had not originally envisioned. These additions were the stenciling and the feet. I am excited to see what the other designers made since I believe we all received different materials to work with.
This is the box I received from Little Birdie.
The box contained two coasters, two packs of the decoupage paper, Deco Magic in matte and glossy, and Varnish.
This post and photos may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. If you purchase something through any link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. 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, I mixed ivory chalk paint and blue together for the inside of the box.
I painted one coat inside.
The outside I covered in one coat of the chalk paint.
I began to decoupage over the outside painted surface, one side at a time.
After each side was decoupaged under and over the paper, and it had dried, I cut the paper for the opening.
I then decoupaged the inside of the box. Note, the edges are messed up but they get fixed before I finish the box.
I stenciled the light blue color on the top of the box. This hints at the inside color.
The focal image was fussy cut from the decoupage paper and added to the top of the box, then the entire box was covered three times with the decoupage glue.
I decided to add feet to the box and painted beads to match with blue paint and then sealed them with the decoupage glue.
Using mixed media glue, I added them to the bottom of the box.
Here is the inside of the finished box. Notice those edges are all cleaned up! This might be my favorite part of the trinket box.
Here is the finished box from the side. I really think those feet are a great addition.
Don’t forget to check out the other designer posts for this blog hop with Little Birdie. Just click the logo above.
Today QVC is hosting a special show called QVC Inspirational Gifts Show. I was sent a few products that will be on the show to review and promote this special event. It airs at 10am CT; 11am ET – check your local channel listing or watch live on the QVC Facebook page. The theme of the show is meaningful gifts that help convey our affection for the ones you love. I encourage you to watch and shop this special show.
This beautiful scarf in hot pink that I have used in all the backgrounds of the images for this post is a part of the products available. Headbands of Hope gift a child with illness a headscarf for every one that is sold.
These beautiful necklaces are from The Vintage Sparrow. The little one on the right is probably my favorite (although hard to get a good photo of it).Although no “live” guests will be in the studio, the show will feature the following:
Annie Moss – Owner and Designer of the Vintage Sparrow (you should have received her product in your mailer!) – Calling in LIVE
Product: Inspirational Pendant Necklace Set in Choice of:
a. Faith over Fear Necklace set (Faith)
b. Choose Joy Necklace set (Joy)
c. Still I Rise Necklace set (Brave)
d. Love Wins Necklace set (Love)
Jess Ekstrom – Owner of Headbands of Hope (you should have received her product in your mailer!) – Calling in LIVE – Headbands of Hope donates a headband for every one sold to a child with an illness.
Product: Set of 2 Headscarves in Choice of:
a. Headscarves – Set of 2 – Navy Paisley/Navy
b. Headscarves – Set of 2 – Pink Paisley/Solid Hot Pink
c. Headscarves – Set of 2 – Camel – White Striped/Solid Champagne
Candace Cameron Bure – Skype in to promote her two products:
a. Welcome Mats
b. Promise Box
Jesus Loves Me Lamb & Blanket – Kerstin will sell this product and it is SO cute! The lamb plays Jesus loves me and the blanket is so soft! Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing the product/product information. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did/will receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.
