Thursday, July 31, 2014

Last Chance to Apply!

Craft Warehouse Design Team Call @craftsavvy #craftwarehouse
Craft Warehouse is excited to announce a Design Team call for 2014! Craft Warehouse is a family owned and operated independent craft retailer with locations in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. We’ve made it our mission to fill our stores with inspiring ideas and projects and we’ve staffed our stores with creative people that are passionate about crafting. We love to share inspiration with our customers when they visit our store locations and also when they connect with us online.

Who we are looking for:  Artists (including scrapbooking, pocket page scrapbooking, card making, stamping, jewelry making, paper crafts, quilting, fiber artists, fine artist, painter, or DIY crafter) within the contiguous United States.

1. Personal style. Able to create original one-of-a-kind pieces of art while also able to explain the creative process to others.

2. Tech-savy. Has a current and up to date blog. Is on Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram. (Need to be on Instagram to apply.) Can create a detailed blog post sharing their work in a way that inspires others. Can create a video tutorial in a professional way (not required). Able to photograph their projects clearly.

3. Responsible. Will create blog posts as needed during the August - December 2014 design team term in a timely manner while promoting Craft Warehouse professionally. Will use social media to help inspire Craft Warehouse followers via Instagram.

4. Willingness. Can create with the newest products available! 

Design Team members will:

1. Receive assignments as needed through out the term. All product sent will be theirs to keep along with the project they create. 

2. Have their name and work promoted on our website, blog, Instagram, and other social media platforms.

3. Other opportunities to return as a designer through out the year for special events. Local artists may have opportunities to teach or do demos in our stores as needed.

To apply: Email the following to jenevans at craftwarehouse dot com

1. List your name, email, shipping, and blog address.

2. Send a brief bio of yourself, your craft, and why you would like to represent Craft Warehouse.

3. List the links of your active Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest profiles.

4. Send photos of 4 projects (no more than 1 MB each) that best represent your style. We want to see what you can create! Only well photographed projects will be considered.

5. If you have a video you would like to share or a step by step tutorial that might make you stand out from the crowd, post a link so we can see!

6. List any other design teams you are on. Fresh faces are welcome to apply!

Email your application to jenevans at craftwarehouse dot com with "Design Team Submission" as the subject by August 1, 2014 at 12:01am. Only open to artists within the contiguous United States.

Chicken Wire Glass Bucket Lanterns






This project is quick and easy for either a party, summer dinner, or even as wedding decor! Perfectly safe with a battery operated candle, you can have country charm for any tablescape.









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Supplies:

Glass Bucket Lantern
Craft Chicken Wire
Battery Opperated Candle
Moss
Twine or Jute

Directions:

1. Place battery opperated candle inside the glass with moss around the inside edges.

2. Cut craft chicken wire to fit outside the glass and mold it to the sides.

3. Tie twine to the middle of the jar. Adhere the middle of the twine if needed.

* Glass Bucket Lanterns $4.96 (reg $6.99) and Chicken Wire 12x12 Sheets $2.99 on sale until August 24th, 2014

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Glamping Party Welcome Sign


Last week I got to share the fun Glamping Themed Birthday Party here on the blog - which was so much fun to plan! One of my favorite projects for the party was this welcome sign! We had it posted in the yard so that it would welcome family and friends! It is so easy to make with our unfinished wood, Americana Chalky Paint, and Hazel and Ruby Stencil Masks.





Supplies:

3 Unfinished Boards 7x2 foot (available at Craft Warehouse)
Americana Decor Chalky Paint in 2 colors
Hazel and Ruby Stencil Masks (Blindside Alpha and Everyday Words)
Foam Brushes
Gold Spray Paint
Painters Tape

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 Directions:

1. Paint two coats of Americana Chalky Paint on the unfinished boards, letting the first coat dry completely before applying the second.

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2. Place letters on the board.

3. Paint the second color of Americana Chalky Paint over top of the entire board, covering the letters.

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4. Carefully remove the letters from the board while the paint is still wet. Wipe the tops of the letters with a baby wipe and dry off with a paper towel. (Placing them on a non-stick craft mat helps clean them easier.) These can be reused, so place them back in the packaging for next time.

5. Use painters tape or another stencil to create the chevrons on the side. Make sure to place paper towels on the rest of the sign to protect it from the gold spray paint. Spray chevrons gold. Let paint set for a minute before removing the tape or stencil.

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To Install:

1. Use a post digger to dig a small hole in yard. This can easily be replaced as the hole was not very deep. I also picked a dry spot in the yard so that it can be fixed quickly in the fall - just in case.

2. I used a 2x4 post that my father-in-law had laying around.

3. Use a nail gun to nail each sign to the post. (One at the top and the bottom). Thank goodness for brother-in-laws! Paint the nail holes with the chalky paint.

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* Note: If you do not want to dig a hole in the ground, try attaching the post to a metal stake. I love ours so much that I have it still out in the yard looking just as great as it did the first day we put it up!

Thursday, July 24, 2014

We R Memory Keepers Indian Summer Collection Tutorial


Today's tutorial will help you create a fast and simple layout using our new products from We R Memory Keepers! Their new Indian Summer collection is perfect for summer photo as well as feminine and masculine projects! I loved the turquoise, black and white, along with the gold hues that I decided to also use their new dies in gold too! Grab your supplies and let's get started!





We R Memory Keepers Indian Summer Layout Tutorial @craftsavvy @createoften #scrapbooking #craftwarehouse

Supplies:

We R Memory Keepers Indian Summer 12x12 Collection
We R Memory Keepers Indian Summer Wood "Life Is Beautiful"
We R Memory Keepers Indian Summer Wood "Doily"
We R Memory Keepers Indian Summer Wood "Feather"
We R Memory Keepers Indian Summer Chipboard Alphabet Stickers
We R Memory Keepers Embossing Folders "Feather"
LifeStyle Crafts Cutting Dies "Feathers"
White Cardstock
Gold Vellum 
American Crafts Gold Glitter Paper
Tombow Xtreme Adhesive Runner
Scallop Punch 2"
Big Shot Die Cutting Machine by Sizzix
Rhinestone Stickers

Directions:

1. Cut  two pieces of patterned paper to 10"x4" (black with white dots) and another 10"x5" (feathers). Glue them down on a 12x12 piece of paper about 3/4" from the top. Punch three scalloped circles from a piece of patterned paper and set aside.

2. Cut 10"x1/2" of turquoise paper and glue to the bottom of the feather paper. Cut 10"x1 1/4" strip from pattern paper and add it to the bottom of the page. Mat your photo on white cardstock and place at the top left hand corner.

3. Using scissors, cut the peg hole off the "Life is Beautiful" Wood Veneer and glue it with the Xtreme adhesive to the top of the Wood "Doily". Make sure the peg hole is facing down on the doily. Add more adhesive and place at the bottom right corner of the photo.

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 4. Emboss a 3"x4" white cardstock with the "feathers" embossing folder. Die cut feathers from gold vellum and gold glitter paper.

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5. Layer at the bottom left corner of the photo and page the 3"x4" embossed card, wood feather (remove peg hole with scissors), scallop circle, and feathers. Add a number to the card. 

6. Place two more scallops on the page and add three rhinestones. 

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7. Use the dots in the Alphabet set to create bullet points on the page for your journaling. 

Would you like to design for Craft Warehouse? Who we are looking for: Artists (including scrapbooking, pocket page scrapbooking, card making, stamping, jewelry making, paper crafts, quilting, fiber artists, fine artist, painter, or DIY crafter) within the contiguous United States. Click here to find out how to apply!

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Loom Band Storage



Let me introduce you to a new way to store your loom bands! This 12x12 storage container is originally for scrapbooking supplies because it fits paper and other supplies perfectly. Then, when adding the 12x12 insert, you get the perfect storage solution for rubber band bracelet making! It is hard to find a container that fits both bands, hooks, and your loom! Look no further! Here it is!

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I love that the large slot can hold my loom and then other spots are perfect for buttons, hooks, bands, and even my EZ Looper!

If you make sure to snap the lid closed all the way, the bands stay perfectly in place even with the container sitting upside down.

I hope this storage solution is perfect for those wanting to take their supplies on a trip or just wanting a better way to keep organized! 


Would you like to design for Craft Warehouse? Who we are looking for: Artists (including scrapbooking, pocket page scrapbooking, card making, stamping, jewelry making, paper crafts, quilting, fiber artists, fine artist, painter, or DIY crafter) within the contiguous United States. Click here to find out how to apply!

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

A Glamping Birthday Party


I am so excited to finally reveal the entire Glamping first birthday party that I planned for my daughter, Bethany! This was so much fun to prepare but even more fun to enjoy with family and friends! Each project I am sharing below was an easy DIY using supplies from my local Craft Warehouse!
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My father in law did the ultimate DIY and built picnic tables to have on hand for events like these. He brought them over and had them set up in our backyard. To decorate the tables, I cut a piece of wrapping paper as a quick table runner and then I added fresh flowers in handmade vases. Read how I arranged the flowers on a budget here.

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At each place setting I added these s'more treat bags (you can find the tutorial right here). Also, for a little bling I placed rhinestone stickers on the ends of the spoons. They were darling.

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The mason drinking jars were a huge hit and decorated the tables nicely too! The labels were different colors so that it was easy to tell each others drink apart. We filled our glasses with cucumber and mint water which was quite refreshing in the heat!

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This old potting bench needed a bad make over and I thought the party would be a good excuse to give it a coat of Americana Chalky Paint. The mint was beautiful after only one coat! I then staked a new My Mind's Eye gold banner in between the bench which reads, "Happy Birthday Bethany." Guests placed their gifts on the table and on the wire basket underneath. 

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To match the bench, I painted the outside of this mason jar with two coats of paint in the same color. It is now my new favorite jar to add flowers to!


For fun goodie bags, I wrapped the goodies in bubble wrap (to give more "puff") and then wrapped it in this pin striped fabric from the Winter Wonderland collection, which gave it the perfect neutral vintage feel! I tied each of the bags to a branch. We laid them against some of my vintage suitcases for decoration.

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By far, one of my favorite DIY projects for the party was this Photo Booth Tent that I hung from the tree using another neutral design from the Winter Wonderland by Bunny Hill for Moda Fabrics collection (available now in stores). It had lights and bunting hanging to create such a magical scene! Even at night I couldn't tear myself away. I just sat and enjoyed it all!

You can find out how I created the tent right here.

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We all had the best time capturing my daughter at the party. She wore this handmade Hollywood Vintage Inspired Headband that took all but minutes to make. She was beautiful! 

During the party, we roasted s'mores at our fire pit, had Chicago Dogs on the grill, and had an ice cream bar where guests could add their own toppings! It was the perfect treat for a hot day!

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My husband and I found out that our son was allergic to several foods after his first birthday, so we were very careful about what we served Bethany at the party. She got her own homemade no egg, no sugar cake (not the best looking DIY I have done) but it looked better on the DIY cake stand. Ha!

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I hope that this inspires you to have fun creating a "Glamping" Birthday Party! It was the most fun our family and friends have had in a while and memorable too!

Would you like to design for Craft Warehouse? Who we are looking for: Artists (including scrapbooking, pocket page scrapbooking, card making, stamping, jewelry making, paper crafts, quilting, fiber artists, fine artist, painter, or DIY crafter) within the contiguous United States. Click here to find out how to apply!

Monday, July 21, 2014

Party Mason Drinking Jars


I thought that creating mason glasses for a party would be fun but I had no idea how much of a hit they would be! The adults thought they were darling and the kids felt super special! When the party was over, I kept mine to do it again, but these would make great party favors too!

Here are a few great tips to keep the project fast and simple to make!



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Supplies:

Mason Jars with Rim (remove lids)
American Crafts Glitter Paper and Twine
Bo Bunny Press Doilies
We R Memory Keepers Nesting Dies - Homemade (six piece set) and Indian Summer Pattern Paper
Queen & Company or Sierra Pacific Crafts Paper Straws
Chalkboard Sticky Back Paper
Doodlebug Design Wood Grain Pattern Paper
Lawn Fawn Happy Trails Stamp Set and Love You S'more Set
Brilliance Moonlight White Ink
Ranger Archival Black Ink 
Tombow Xtreme Permanent Adhesive
Embossing Heat Gun

Directions:

 1. Use the Homemade die cut set and cut all your pieces needed at once. Cut the label from the Indian Summer paper, the tag from the wood grain paper, and the chalkboard circle from the sticky back chalkboard paper.

2. Stamp all your items at once. Stamp the camper and heart on the chalkboard circle. Use your embossing heat gun to heat the image before handling. The white will come off if you do not do this first. Stamp "let's toast" on the wood grain tag in black.

3. Place chalkboard sticker on the front of the label. Using the Xtreme adhesive will help keep the label on, but will give you an opportunity after the party to still remove the label to reuse the mason jar. Place adhesive all over the back of the label's edges and place on the front of the jar.

4. Trace the lid on the back of the glitter paper with a pencil and cut out. Glue the circle to the top of the doily. Punch out a hole in the middle of the circle for the straw.

5. Now that we have the pieces ready, assemble the jars. Place the doilies on the top of the jars and add a straw. Add the tag with twine around the rim.

Now fill the jars with your favorite party beverage and enjoy!



Friday, July 18, 2014

Summer Pocket Pages by Craft Warehouse Design Team Member Michelle Wear

Hello everyone! Today, I'm showing you how I used some cards from the Teresa Collins We R Memory Keepers kit. I've been searching for a quick and easy way to document our Summer Bucket List and this kit, along with some basic lined and grid cards worked perfectly! I started out by laying out all my goods. Teresa Collins We R Memory Keepers kit, a few cards from Becky Higgins Coral, washi tape, sequins, and some slick writers.
One of the first things I did, was make a shaker packet. I wanted to include some transparency within my layout, so I took two of the transparencies included in the Teresa Collins kit and washi taped them together filled with sequins to make a little shaker packet. Super easy and quick! Another easy way to change up a kits look without doing too much extra work is to do a little cut and paste with the cards. I started with these three cards. Did a little cut and paste. And, now I have quite a different look for my 4x6 card. Perfect place for journaling and a photo. Here's another card I altered slightly. I wanted the green under the "LOVE" so it was not transparent this time around. I cut the green card and then just taped to the back. Super simple! But brings a pop of color. Here's a closer look. And here's a look at the "finished" spreads, pre-photos. I used the sequins to make "bullet points" for each bucket list item. And here it is after I added a few photos to it. I grabbed 6 images of things we have already completed on our bucket list, put them all on a 4x6 so each image was a 2x2. I think it looks great as is, or I can add a few more images later in the summer if I want to. And some close ups.