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!

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.

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

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. 

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

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Hello Peek A Boo Card

Miss out on our free card make and take last week? No problem! We have the step by step so you can make your own from home right here! For more of this month's make and takes, check out our Facebook event page!

Supplies:

•Big Shot die cut machine- Ellison (Sizzix)
•Hello script die cut - Technique Tuesday
•Black cards and envelopes (A2 size)
•Hot pink card stock, lime green cardstock, bright yellow card stock, aqua card stock
•Ribbon
•Corner Rounder
•Scor tape, Sticky thumb, or Tombow Xtreme tape (strong tape)
•Mini Xyron adhesive Sticker Maker
•Clear acetate sheets
•Washi tape - Studio DIY black and white mix. or similar,
•Signo (uniball) white gel pen
•Rhinestones, pearls, or sequins to match

Directions:

1.) Die cut the precut aqua card stock (2” x 1”) with the Technique Tuesday Hello script die and big shot. Set aside.
2.) Use corner rounder to round the to ‘open side’ corners on black card. and also 2 right corners of the precut lime green card stock. - then use strong tape to adhere to inside of card. The Lime
green will show through to the front later.
3.) Next use washi tape (any kind) to position the same script hello die cut onto card front- where you want the peek a boo to be. and then die cut. - remember to die cut with the card laying open so you are only cutting a Hello shaped hole in the front of the card- and be sure you are cutting so that you can read the hello- you will be die cutting DOWN. - you don't need the black hello die cut that this cuts.

4.) Next use the black and white mix washi tape on the pre cut clear acetate sheet and attach to INSIDE of front of card. This creates a clear window through the Hello die- now when you close
the card you can see the lime green through the hello shaped hole. Make sure to place this strip of acetate over the Hello shaped hole in the card.

5.) Now layer the 4 1/4” x 1” bright card stocks- aqua, bright yellow, hot pink to each other using strong tape. Offset these just a little so you have narrow stripes of bright color showing under the hot pink. Use strong tape again to secure ribbon around this stacked layer and tie in a knot on front.

 
6.) Use the Xyron sticker machine to add sticky to back of hello die cut and carefully insert this into the hello shaped die cut hole on front of card- onto the clear acetate. You will still be able to see through the holes in the letters to the lime green inside card- yet the aqua die cut hello is secure in place.
7.) Use strong tape to add the be-ribboned layered bright card stock border to card- just under the die cut so it looks like the strip of aqua card stock is part of the aqua hello die cut.
8.) Embellish with rhinestones, pearls, or sequins. !

We suggest the white Signo Uniball gel pen for addressing the envelope!

Lawn Fawn Holiday Cards by Design Team Member Michelle Wofford

                                                                             Hey Craft Warehouse fans, Michelle here to share some festive holiday cards created using Lawn Fawns Peace Love Joy paper collection.  I love this collection as is combines traditional and nontraditional elements and colors to create a fun holiday collection that can be used for much more than just Christmas cards.  I also got to work with some fun embellishments, stamps and dies. 

Merry & Bright Tag Card 

The first card I created using one of the patterned paper sheets that is an assortment of tags. 

Trim a white piece of cardstock to 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and fold in half to create a card base of 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".  Trim green plaid paper to 4" x 5 1/4" and red paper to 3 3/4" x 5" and trim the tag from the sheet of tags. 

Adhere the green plaid to card base and red hearts and stars paper on top of the green.

Add the tag.

To add the star to the tag I used a scrap piece of the red star and heart patterned paper and I used a coordinating die to die cut the star from the patterned paper.

It just so happens that the smallest star die is a perfect fit to die cut around the star on the paper.  It's a great way to use the die and paper together and you can make the most of small scraps of left over paper. 

Attach the star to the top center of the card and you finished.  A quick simple card for the holidays and with a sheet full of tags you could have a set of cards in no time.

Gift Card Holder

Next I'd want to show you how to make a cute gift card holder using a piece of patterned paper and one of the tags.

First start by trimming a piece of patterned paper to 7 3/8" x 5 1/8".

With the long side parallel to the top of the Martha Stewart score board or other scoring tool, score the 7 3/8" side at 2 1/2" and 5". 

Flip so short side is at the top and score at 1".

Use a pencil to mark both short sides at 3 1/2".  Note - mark on side closest to the 1" score line.

Once your paper is marked, use a paper trimmer to trim a diagonal from the pencil mark to the score line on the top that is closest.  Repeat for the other side.

Trim the bottom flaps outside the bottom 1" score line and the nearest score line.  Then use scissors to cut a slight angle to the edges of the remaining piece in the center.

Now it's time to assemble the holder, start by placing adhesive on the side of the patterned paper that will be facing out.

Fold the bottom flap up (adhesive should be on the outside so you can slide the gift card in and out completely.  With bottom flap up, fold one of the side flaps over.

Now put adhesive on the other flap, being careful to only place it where it will adhere to the first flap and not the back side of the card.

Slip in your tag.  Cut a strip of coordinating patterned paper 1" x 6" and wrap it around the gift card holder.  Gently crease the sides to form around the base and adhere the back pieces together.  This piece will slide up and down.

Attach a flair button from the coordinating flair pack of embellishments and your gift card holder is complete.

Attach a gift card to the back side of a tag and slide it in the gift card holder.

Check back tomorrow for more holiday card inspiration.

Michelle

3 Little Angels Canvas Art

 

 Designed and Created by Connie Richardson for Craft Warehouse

Supplies:

• 11x14 Canvas
• Mod Podge
• Bo Bunny Paper
• Petaloo Color Me Crazy Flowers
• White  Magnetic 3x3 Mini Frames
• White Zipper
• Silver Acrylic Pearl Paint
• Iva pearls on a string
• Martha Stewart Butterfly Embellishments
• Cheese Cloth
• Gesso
• Golden Gel Med (Art Dept)
• Flower Stencil
• Tim Holtz Angel Wing Dye cut (need a big shot)
• Tim Holtz Distressed vintage photo ink pad and dabber
• Tim Holtz Distressed Stains: Broken China, Tumbled Glass
• Tim Holtz idea-ology tissue wrap
• Vintage patina
• Spell Binders Flower Die

Directions:

1. Paint sides of canvas with silver paint and let dry.
2. Apply gel medium then lay in pearls.
3. Distress Bo Bunny paper
4. Spray canvas with tumble glass shimmer mist - Spritz preparation as follows: In spray bottle - shake together - 2parts simmer acrylic pearl paint along with 3 parts water & then add some distressed stain. Shake well, play with ratio until you get the desired consistency.
5. Apply mod podge to tissue wrap - let dry
6. Tear paper into a V - adhere zipper with adhesive - following the V.
7. Cut out wings using the Big Shot and dye cut. Distress with ink Vintage photo ink pad and dabber.
8. Cut out flowers using Spellbinders Dye & Big Shot.
9. Glue all components to canvas

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Off The Wall Star Art Canvas

We all love Pinterest, but it's time to stop searching for ideas and start creating in real life!

Use our projects as a tool: replicate the project entirely, tweak it with your favorite colors and embellishments or use it as a starting point for something even more amazing! No matter what your 'crafting' skill level, there's a project here for you!

Supplies:

• 12"x16" White Canvas
• 10"x13" Burlap Fabric
• 1/2 Yard Osnaburg Fabric
• Studio Calico Wood Stars
• Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Star Dye Cut
• Big Shot Machine
• 5 Assorted 12"x12"  Glitter Papers
• Beacon Fabric Tack
• E6000 Glue
• Easy Shot Staple Gun

Print your free Off The Wall Star Art Canvas instructions on our website, here!

*Entire stock of Dies for Die cutting are 30% off regular prices and 1/2 yard Osnaburg Fabric Cuts are on sale 2 for $5 (reg. $3.49) until May 28th, 2013!

i love to create - day 29 - Hero Arts Stamp + die combo sets

Happy Leap Day! Today is the last day of our I love to Create series of blog posts. 29 days of some of our favorite scrapbook and stamping products. Stuff we use, adore, and recommend!

We're ending with one of my personal favorites...

Today's pick: Hero Arts + Dies and embossing folder combo sets.

here is a look at a couple of each...

Watch this video to see how they work!

I love to create - day 27 - Texture Boutique

Every day is a great day to create! Each day in February we are sharing with you one of our favorite products. We actually craft ourselves, so these items are our 'picks' , things we use and recommend. Check back each day in February to see the daily pick.

Today's pick:

The Texture Boutique by Sizzix. This cutie is designed to look like an adorable handbag, but it packs a real punch! Use with embossing folders to impress a design into cardstock (or vellum, or other papers, works on chipboard and foil too)

see how it works in this video:

We have dozens and dozens of embossing folders for you to choose from. Here are just a few...

Here are a few cards- made with embossing folders.