Holiday Glass Blocks

We have great gift ideas that won't break the bank! This is a quick and easy decor project! Just add vinyl and a ribbon then brighten with lights!

Supplies:

• Glass Block
• Vinyl rub on
• Ribbon
• Any other filler like snow, lights, etc...

Directions:

1. Start by cleaning your glass block with soapy water and dry.
2. Wipe the area you will be adding your vinyl rub on with rubbing alcohol and let dry
3. Follow instructions on your vinyl package.
4. Once vinyl is on the front of your block, put in fillers (lights, snow, ect...)
5. Place ribbon around your block and tie into a bow!

* Glass Block $7.77 (reg $11.99) and entire stock of Vinyl sayings 40% off regular prices until December 17th, 2014

Fabric Gift Card Holders

Give them the gift that inspires creativity! Make this cute gift card holder that would be a great way to keep them safe in a purse or bag!

Supplies:

From 2- 5 Coordinating prints:

Cut three 3” x 3”
Cut two 3” x 8”

Optional decorative items, ie. beads, buttons, ribbons

Directions:

1. Fold the 3” squares in half on the diagonal and press.

2. Place one of the 3” x 8” rectangles in front of you. Place one triangle on one corner of this rectangle. Place the other 2 triangles on the opposite corners of this same rectangle; pin all in place. If you choose to use ribbons to tie the finished holder together, pin one end of the ribbon in place on each narrow end of the rectangle. Keep the loose ends in the center of the rectangle to avoid sewing them where you don’t want them.

3. Place the other rectangle face down on top of the rectangle/triangle piece. Pin and sew using a ¼” seam allowance. Leave a 3”-4” opening in the middle to turn it right side out.

4. Turn right side out and press. Hand stitch the opening closed.

5. Decorate as desired.

* Crafters Quarters 4 for $10 (reg $2.99 and $3.25 each) until December 17th, 2014

Joyous Scrapbook Layout by Design Team Member Laura Cook

Can you believe it?.... It's December already!  One month away from 2015! The one thing I like about this cold, rainy season is that it makes me retreat to my crafting corner and get creative! I was so excited to get to play with the new Joyous line from My Mind's Eye. It has that classic, old time Christmas feel with glittery accents.  So.... let's get started...

Gather the following SUPPLIES (see photo below) at your local Craft Warehouse: 

1) file: sanding

2) adhesive: foam pop-dots/square, favorite tape runner or liquid glue

3) paper trimmer

4) paper and accessory(gift label stickers) kit: My Mind's Eye: Joyous

5) glitter die cut pieces (advent tags): My Mind's Eye: Joyous

6) gold glitter letter stickers: American Crafts: Thickers: Fitzgerald

DIRECTIONS:

 
Hand-cut out the flowers/leaves (bottom right corner) and the flourish shape (top right corner) from paper: Joyous: Noel

Hand-cut the border out of paper: Joyous: Postage. Cut around, keeping the 2 post cards (bottom) and doily (bottom left) attached to border.

Cut 7 3/4" by 7 3/4" square matt for behind photo from paper: Joyous: merry,  file the edges of paper 

Layers.... I love LAYERS!  (yes, my albums are bulky.. and I love them that way).

Layer papers and die cuts as seen in photo.  Use paper: Joyous: Flourish as background paper. 

Add dimension to layers by popping up border and die cuts with foam pop-dots/squares adhesive

Fold corner of matt over top of photo, secure with adhesive

Add layout title using gold glitter letter stickers

Now... what to do with all those leftover scraps..?... I have the perfect idea, since I am all about making good use of my paper, even the scraps. Visit my blog here for a tutorial and make a 'Joyous paper tree'.

Craft Warehouse Design Team Member Laura Cook

Welcome Laura Cook, Craft Warehouse Scrapbook Design Team Alumni! We are so excited to have her back on our team this year. We love Laura's simple approach to scrapbooking and paper crafting. Her focus is always on her family's photos and story. That's what scrapbooking is all about. You can read below about what inspires her to create...

I have been scrapbooking for about 13 years... since my first child was born. I started scrapbooking with my mom, as a creative outlet and to just have some... 'me time'.  I was immediately hooked!

Great photos and the moments captured in those photos are what inspires me.  A great photo gives you all the elements to create a great project to showcase it.  From the colors, the theme and the event/emotions, which form your title and journaling.  Personal style is the frosting on top.

My favorite current products are Heidi Swapp color shine paint sprays and various stencils.  My polka-dot stencil is always at hand... right next to my Tim Holtz idea-ology mini stapler .  This product allows me to use any paper and add the color I want it to be, along with fun whimsical polka-dot details.

I love the opportunity to inspire other readers to create and develop their own personal style.  whether it's a new embellishment, paper technique or layout of photos... give it a try, work with it and make it 'your own'.  :)

Visit us tomorrow, when Laura will be sharing a holiday project you will be sure to love! In the meantime, visit her blog and be inspired!

Slat Wood "JOY" Wall Decor

This is one of my favorite projects because you can create such a cute piece of décor for the holidays just by choosing a piece of your favorite scrapbook paper (My Minds Eye "Sleigh Bells Ring" Collection) cutting it into 3 parts to fit each slat board and then glue it down using Beacon 3in1 Glue! I also added a little bling to the wreath to add sparkle and dimension.

Supplies:

Slat board
Scrapbook paper
Beacon 3 in 1 Glue
Rhinestones

Directions:

1. Cut paper to fit each board.

2. Glue paper on the board.

3. Add bling and hang!

Christmas Wooden Blocks DIY

Just a little imagination and some of our unfinished blocks of wood  you can create the sweetest little Christmas decorations! Follow the how to below for a one of a kind gift!

Peace, Hope and Joy!

Supplies:

• 6pc wood block set (only using large 3)
• Red, Light brown, green and dark brown acrylic paint.
• Tim Holtz Curio Knobs
• Hope, peace and Joy white vinyl by Decorating Your Life.
• Beacon 3in1 Glue

Directions:

1. Start by painting the 3 large blocks. 1 - red, 1 - green and 1- light brown.
2. Distress each block using dark brown and a bristle brush tapping of most of the paint from the brush before distressing.
3. Place each white vinyl on to each block.
4. Add curio knobs using Beacon glue

Snowman Wood Blocks!

Supplies:

• 6pc wood block set (only using the small 3)
• White and dark brown acrylic paint
• Snowman hat
• Ribbon for scarf
• Orange felt for nose
• Black Sharpie
• Beacon 3in1 Glue

Directions:

1. Start by painting the 3 small blocks white.
2. Distress each block using dark brown and a bristle brush tapping of most of the paint from the brush before distressing.
3. Glue all blocks together stacked up using Beacon glue.
4. Glue on hat
5. Cut a small triangle of felt for the nose and glue.
6. Make to dots for eyes using sharpie
7. Add ribbon tied around snowman neck.

Quick and Easy Christmas Mason Jar Snow Globes

This Snow Globe is the PERFECT fast and easy DIY project for the whole family! If you missed this make and take at our Open House Event, here are the direction to make your own mason jar gifts!

Supplies: 

• Pint Mason Jars
• Powder Snow
• Darice- holiday trims (variety of choices)
• Darice- 10pk mini trees
• PA- score tape 1/4” wide
• PA- 1” glue dots
• wire cutters
• small handheld broom or similar and waste basket or clean up

Directions:

1. Remove the lid of your mason jar.

2. Use wire cutters to carefully cut the base off of one of the trees (making it smaller so that you can have some height variation in your little snow globe scene- this adds interest)

3. Use 2 extra strength 1” glue dots- apply to the inside of the lid. Place tree on one glue dot, place cut tree on other glue dot.

4. Use mini scoop to scoop up powder snow and pour into empty mason jar. Only a scant hand size will do. Any more will be too much.

5. Place the lid onto the jar (the trees going into the jar- they will be upside down at this point) and
then screw on the ring- securing the lid.

6. Use score tape to run a length of sticky tape around the circumference of the life (on to the
metal ring) Remove paper liner. Add ribbon by pressing it into the sticky strip of score tape all
around the lid. (did you know you can TEAR scor-tape! Being able to tear a super tacky tape
like this is amazing and fast! No scissors!

* Optional: A Craft Warehouse Gift Card fits perfectly inside! What a fun way to give a gift!