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Making Jewelry with Felt

Make jewelry with felt beads made from Kunin Felt.

with Kunin Felt

It is time to start your holiday crafting and these pieces of felt jewelry would be perfect for gift giving. Each piece is made with a felt bead. This post will show you the different ways to make felt beads. The pieces above use a spiral bead technique.

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 Kunin Felt for providing materials used with this project.

Kunin Felt’s manufactured in the US from recycled plastic bottles reclaimed from landfills. It takes 10 bottles to make a pound of fiber. Kunin Felt‘s sold at Michaels under the Creatology Brand, at JoAnn, Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Fabric.com, and Amazon.

Materials:

ruler
marker
felt
beads
jewelry findings and tools
sewing clips
scissors
Fabri-Tac

The image above shows a few different ways to roll into beads. The top bead looks similar to a rose and rolls up with small pieces of felt inserted. This bead is a good way to use up scraps. The other two are spirals using three and two different colors of felt.

Here is another way to use up scraps. This bead uses small pieces of felt stacked together and threaded onto a wire.

Video Tutorial:

Look how nice these look. The staggered pieces add to the shape and interest of the earrings. I have worn these earrings and they are very comfortable and lightweight. Because the felt is so light, I suggest adding beads that have a bit of weight to them. (Oh my gosh, the second ear wire is missing some elements, I am going to have to change that out! I didn’t notice it until writing this post. And as I said, I have worn them out!)

How to Make a Fairy Door Card

Making a Fairy Door card with Fairy Stamper. The door opens with a fairy inside.

with Fairy Stamper

The moment I saw the Fairy Door stamp, I knew the door needed to open. I chose to stamp on papers I had made with my Gelli plate. I enhanced those pieces and did a bit of fussy cutting. You can see the entire process in the video tutorial towards the bottom of this post.

Many of the items I use in posts are provided by the manufacturers to promote their products.
A special thanks to those brands who sponsor this site. Some links are affiliates, thank you for using them.

Materials:

Fairy Stamper stamps
stamping block
black ink pad
cardstock
Xyron
scissors
Distress Oxide
blending brushes
Izink spray inks
DIY gold spray *
woodless pencils
Nuvo Aqua Shimmer
Gold Watercolor
paint brush
foam tape
Pebbles candy dot in green glitter
the Works Board

* Make your own shimmer spray [gold spray]

The above image shows the Fairy Door stamp on a Gelli plate print after being fussy cut. The Gelli plate print dictates the colors that get used for the rest of the process.

After a bunch of different steps, the four pieces that make up the card are ready to be put together. In the end, I chose to color on top of the Fairy Door stamp but that could be easily done before the card is put together. I used enough foam tape that I was easily able to color on it after assembly.

Video Tutorial:

Here is the card finished with the door open and the little fairy condo dweller answering the door.

Suggested Materials:

Links are Affiliates
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Distress Ink Bundle Shop at: AZ	Gina K foam tape Shop at: AZ \| SSS \| SB	Intense Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS	Nuvo Aqua Shimmer – Midas Gold Shop at: AZ \| SSS	Professional Makeup Brush Set Shop at: AZ	We R Memory Keepers – All-In-One Tool – The Works Shop at: AZ \| SSS \| SB	Woodless Colored Pencils Shop at: AZ \| O
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Making a Gift Tag

Making a gift tag inspired by ephemera.

Sometimes the materials suggest the project. This is the case with my gift tag made with pieces of ephemera. I loved the little girl knitting and it seemed like the perfect idea to make a gift tag to go with a special handmade knitted gift. The little girl image also set the color theme. I only wish she were crocheting because I do that more often than knitting.

Many of the items I use in posts are provided by the manufacturers to promote their products.
A special thanks to those brands who sponsor this site. *Some links are affiliates, thank you for using them.*

Materials:

card stock
the Best Glue Ever
ScraPerfect’s No-Clog Writing Cap™
ephemera
Distress Oxide ink
blending brushes
hole punch
ribbon
the Works Board (to cut the tags)

To begin, I chose to distress the edges of the colored card stock pieces. I cut the mint cardstock tag first, then the mustard tag a bit larger on all four sides. The mustard rectangle was a leftover piece from cutting the tag. Notice the hole isn’t punched yet in the mustard tag so I can align it correctly with the mint piece. These pieces were cut on the Works Board using the guide for making tags.

Here are all the individual parts ready to put together with The Best Glue Ever. You can watch how it was done in the following video tutorial. While the ribbon bow coordinates well, I couldn’t find the right spot to place it on the tag.

Video Tutorial:

Suggested Materials:

Links are Affiliates
AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon Says Stamps, SB – Scrapbook, O – Other

Distress Ink Bundle Shop at: AZ	Professional Makeup Brush Set Shop at: AZ	Scraperfect 32 Clog Writing Cap, Medium Shop at: AZ \| SSS \| O	Scraperfect Best Glue Ever Shop at: AZ \| SSS \| O
We R Memory Keepers – All-In-One Tool – The Works Shop at: AZ \| SSS \| SB	Westcott 14849 8″ Straight Titanium Bonded Non-Stick Scissors Shop at: AZ

Cricut’s Offset Tool

Learn how to use the new Offset tool in Cricut Design Space.

Have you seen the new Offset Tool in Cricut Design Space? It is in beta. Check to see if it has been updated in your Design Space program and then follow along to see how you can use this tool in the video tutorial below.

Making a Beary Cute Card

Working with products from the Maker’s Movement made this card so bear cute!

with Maker’s Movement

Planning, coloring, and die-cutting this card was so peacefully enjoyable. I knew the moment I saw the bear stamp he was going to be a polar bear. My daughter loves polar bears. What excites me about the card is that I used the leftover cut-out leaves from a past project as the stencil to create the background! What a great way to extend the use of the die and the card stock. I keep all my left-over parts just in case for moments like this.

Many of the items I use in posts are provided by the manufacturers to promote their products.
A special thanks to those brands who sponsor this site.

Materials:

card stock – white and patterned
the Works Board
Let’s Get Cozy Die (leaves)
Woodland Friends – die and stamp sets
Distress Oxide
blending brush
Mini Maker
tape runner
Stazon black ink pad
Intense black ink pad
washi tape
Derwent Inktense pencils

Because I video the process, I didn’t get a chance to stop and photograph the ink blending with the DIY stencil on the front of the card. But you can see it all happen in the video tutorial below.

Isn’t that bear just so cute? After stamping and coloring, I taped the die in place then sent it all through the Mini Maker to cut. The only thing left to do is stamp the sentiment and put the card together.

Video Tutorial:

Suggested Materials:

Links are Affiliates
AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon Says Stamps, SB – Scrapbook, O – Other

Derwent Inktense Shop at: AZ	Distress Ink Bundle Shop at: AZ	Intense Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS	Maker’s Movement Shop at: O	Mini Maker Shop at: O
Professional Makeup Brush Set Shop at: AZ	StazOn Shop at: AZ \| SSS \| SB	Tape Runner Shop at: AZ \| SSS \| SB	We R Memory Keepers – All-In-One Tool – The Works Shop at: AZ \| SSS \| SB	Westcott 14849 8″ Straight Titanium Bonded Non-Stick Scissors Shop at: AZ

How to Make Double-sided Paper

Learn the tips and tricks to making double-sided scrapbooking paper.

for Scrapbooking, Cardmaking, and Crafting

Double-sided paper packs are hard to locate. They are a preferred favorite of mine for paper crafting. I have begun making my own. I know you can glue two pieces of just about anything together, but getting the correct thickness is key for many applications. The secret I have learned that works best is to use wrapping paper.

Materials:

Single-sided Scrapbook paper
thin wrapping paper
spray adhesive
spray booth
scissors

The materials are simple and the process is easy. Spray the backs of each paper and then put them together before the adhesive has totally dried. Spray adhesive works best. Other kinds of adhesive will add bumps and bulk to the paper.

Video Tutorial:

Making a Simple Thanks Card

In a rush? Make this quick and easy thank you card.

There are times you need to send a thank-you note. Making this simple thank you card is quick and easy for when you are in a rush. It is also a great card to make a few of to have on hand. The ink blending technique isn’t difficult but it does add a level of interest to the card. What a sweet way to thank someone special. Follow the video tutorial and make a quick thank you card.

Materials:

stamping block
stamp
2 ink pads
cardstock – white
colored paper or cardstock
tape runner
scissors

Video Tutorial:

Fairy Stamper Design Team

A new card designed for Fairy Stampers video design team. #sponsored @fairystamper @fairystamperhugs

Hints of Gold Card

I am a new member of the Fairy Stamper video design team. I will be posting tutorial videos twice a month on the Fairy Stamper YouTube Channel. This is my first card design using Fairy Stamps.

I wanted to create a misty look to the card. As if she were walking through a garden early morning and the mist was making everything appear gray and distant except for the glow and transparency of her wings. To accomplish this look, I layered images and used gray and green ink pads.

In the video below, you will find a unique stencil technique I used that creates a misty look. It can also mimic a tie-dye appearance. It is really easy to create and I love the results.

Video Tutorial:

The image above is showing a close-up of the hints of gold in the image. You can really see the Gold Shimmer Spray. I made my own shimmer spray with products from Dollar Tree. You can learn how to make your own cost-effective spray at the following link. [DIY Shimmer Spray]

If you are interested in the Word Art printable file I used, it is available in the store [Word Art page] It is a really handy crafting material to have on hand. I printed one version out on card stock and another on sticker paper.

Suggested Materials:

Links are Affiliates
AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon Says Stamps, SB – Scrapbook, O – Other

Scraperfect Best Glue Ever Shop at: AZ \| SSS \| O	Scraperfect 32 Clog Writing Cap, Medium Shop at: AZ \| SSS \| O	We R Memory Keepers – All-In-One Tool – The Works Shop at: AZ \| SSS \| SB	Professional Makeup Brush Set Shop at: AZ
Rinea Foiled Paper – jade and gold Shop at: O	Intense Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS	Distress Ink Bundle Shop at: AZ

Gift Card Box with Makers Movement

Making a gift box for use with a gift card with the Makers Movement. #sponsored @jointhemakersmovement

I am making a gift card box with a die from the Makers Movement. It is part of the Donut Box set. The donut box die has a coordinating stamp set making them so useful. No longer will you need to buy packaging for a gift card. You can make your own gift box and stylize it for the occasion.

The Donut Box die and stamps work together so well and can be used in a variety of different ways. Aren’t those donut stamps cute? They have coordinating dies to cut them out!

I planned on using the Special Delivery stamp as a surprise under the gift card inside the box but I totally forgot about it until after I was finished with the gift card box! – Oh well, next time.

CrossOver II from the Makers Movement was used with the Donut Box dies to cut the card stock. Be sure to check out the tip in the video tutorial below, I am not sure the die is meant to be used this way, but it worked for me. (notice the washi tape)

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Materials:

1/4″ double-sided tape
white card stock
vellum
blue bakers twine
blue satin ribbon
CrossOver II
scissors

Video Tutorial:

I wonder how you would use this die and stamp set? If for a gift card as I did, what card you would include? Let me know in the comments below.

Special thanks to Makers Movement for sponsoring this post.

Working with Artesprix Sublimation Products

Unboxing Artesprix product for a future post and a quick bookmark tutorial. #sponsored @artesprix #affiliate

I was invited to be a guest design team member with Artesprix. Today I am sharing an unboxing of the materials they sent and a quick tutorial. I will be sharing a post on the Artesprix blog later this summer creating a tag project.

Artesprix makes sublimation markers and blanks. Blanks are specially treated products that accept the sublimation ink. Think of how fun it would be to personalize different products for gift giving. What a fun way to memorialize a child’s artwork or a special occasion.

A while back, I attended a trade show where I was given a sample project from Artesprix, a sublimation marker, and a bookmark. I will be using that today in this post. I think this bookmark project would be a really fun activity for a book club to create.

One of the best things I found about working with Artesprix is that you create on regular copy paper. Once you like what you have created, you transfer that image to the blank/product. This allows you to perfect your drawing before committing it to a finished product.

This bookmark project was quick and easy. Although not perfect due to some movement (user error) that caused shadowing of the image, I am really happy with the end result and I actually like the shadowing effect. I wish it was over the entire bookmark instead of just the bottom half. And of course, pink is a really nice color!