American Crafts Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm Collection

I can't get enough of American Crafts' Dear Lizzy's NEW Lucky Charm Collection, now at Craft Warehouse stores. It really was one of my favorite lines released at Winter CHA 2013. I loved putting together patterns from the new 12x12 paper pack! There are so many Stickers in this collection including two different sets of Chipboard Stickers that I had fun using them along with the patterned papers.

Did you know that there is a new blog devoted to Dear Lizzy's collections? You can join Dear Lizzy's Paper Party right here and get even more inspiration!

Easter Family Nest

Happy Easter! All week we are celebrating by inspiring you with fun, simple, and creative holiday projects! This project is from our creative vault that we knew you would love to see again! 

This desktop display is a perfect Easter gift or Spring decor! It is an easy project that will wow the person you give it to! 

 

 

I started out with a simple 8x8 pine box and painted it black with acyclic paint. Then, I took sand paper and distressed the edges.

I love these curio knobs! I'm putting them on everything.

To make the "our" pendant. I cut 6 pendants and then sewed them together so that the fabric is double sided. (You could also purchase a Canvas Corp Mini Burlap Banner found in the scrapbooking department). 

Then, I stenciled on the letters using Tim Holtz Distressed Ink and I also distressed the pendents.

Next I spray painted the mini clothespins in black. Using jute twine and tacks I tacked up the pendant. Brads were placed in each corner of the photo and glued into the box. On this side of the box I cut a piece of burlap 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" when I used Mr. Huey's Mist to give it the bright blue color.

After the burlap dried I added 4 black brads to each corner and glue it into the box using E6000 glue. I used Thickers stickers to spell out "nest" and glued my nest in with E6000.

Now you have it a home for your treasured photo!

Spring Moss Monogram and Frame

Happy Easter! All week we are celebrating by inspiring you with fun, simple, and creative holiday projects! 

 A Moss Monogram & Frame is just one way to personalize your front door or would look great on a wall or bookcase!

Start with a MDF Letter from your local Craft Warehouse. Then, you will need a package of Super Moss. I love this stuff because it comes in bright colors & is already flattened.

Next glue on the moss with a glue gun.

After all your moss is on trim the excess moss around the edges. 

 

Then I picked out a white frame that measured 11x14. I chose to leave it white but it would look great also if you painted the frame a fun color! 

I took the glass and back out of the frame.

Then I chose 2 pieces of 12in ribbon, looped it around the top of the frame and glued the ends together with my glue gun.

Last, glue your letter on to the ribbon and you have a Moss Monogram!

Spring Banner by Michelle Wofford

Happy Easter! All week we are celebrating by inspiring you with fun, simple, and creative holiday projects! This project is from our creative vault that we knew you would love to see again! 

Hey Craft Warehouse fans! This is Michelle Wofford, from the 2011 Design Team Alumni, here to share how to make a simple banner for Spring.  I've noticed that we don't have a lot of seasonal decorations around our house and I wanted to create something that we could hang for during the spring months.

I picked up a 6 x 6 pad and a package of tulip shaped chipboard pieces from my local Craft Warehouse.  Here's my finished piece. Keep reading to learn how to create one of your very own.

For this project you will need the following supplies

 - Pattern Paper (6 x 6 or 12 x 12)
- Chipboard Shapes (tulips used here)
- adhesive (Beacon's 3 in 1 or Pioneer's embellishment glue stick)
- American Craft Thickers Alphabet Stickers
- Crop-A-Dile
- Ribbon
- Scissors
- Sanding Tool (optional)
- Ink Pad (optional)
- Sponge (optional)
- Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch (optional)

Start by selecting your paper and chipboard pieces.  I wanted to create a banner that didn't use the traditional pennant shape.  Depending on how large your chipboard pieces are you can use 6 x 6 patterned paper.  This size worked perfect for the tulip shape I selected, I covered the front of two tulips with one sheet of paper.

Once you have your paper and chipboard selected start covering the chipboard with the paper.  I would use either beacon's 3 in 1 or pioneer's embellishment glue stick for this part.

I like to adhere my paper and use a kraft knife to trim away the paper when it is dry.  If you are not comfortable using a craft knife you can trace the chipboard shape on the back side of the paper you are using a and cut out the shape first and then adhere it to the chipboard.  Once the front is dry and cut out I like to cover the back side so the finished product has a nice finished look.  Your pieces should look like this.

The next step is to punch holes on both sides of each piece so you can string on ribbon to hang.  Since the tulips didn't already have holes I created a template to use as a guide so all the holes were in the same spot.  To do this trace your shape on a piece of scratch paper and cut out with scissors.

Next fold your template in half and using a crop-a-dile punch the paper where you'd like your holes to be.

Unfold and lay template on top of your paper covered chipboard and punch holes on both sides of each piece.

Your pieces should now look like this.

The next steps are optional but I like to do them because I feel it gives the pieces a nice finished look.  You'll need a sanding tool, sand paper will work, but you don't want it to be too coarse.  And sanding file is great for those hard to reach spots between the petals.  After sanding I cover the edges with ink that matches the paper.  I like to use a sponge, it makes it easier to get in between the petals and it gives a subtle distressed edge.

Your pieces should now look like this now.

Next adhere your Thicker's Alphabet stickers, here I used SPRING.  

Next string your banner pieces on your ribbon.  Start by threading the ribbon thru the top of the first piece and pulling up thru the back on the other side.  If your ribbon is wide enough you shouldn't have to knot it to keep the pieces in place.

The final step is adding any embellishments you want to use to enhance your banner.  I decided to keep mine simple and just add a few butteflies that I punched out using the Martha Stewart butterfly punch.  You can add as much or as little as you want.  

That's it, hope you enjoyed this tutorial.  I'd love to see any banners you create.

 

~ Michelle ~



Easter Apothecary Jars

Happy Easter! All week we are celebrating by inspiring you with fun, simple, and creative holiday projects! 

 

Real Coake knocks these Apothecary Jars out of the park! We love how these stands are created with unfinished wood and jars! You can make these for anytime of the year, but why not do what she has and fill them with Easter goodies for gifts or home! Get the how-to on her blog here!

Jute Easter Eggs

Happy Easter! All week we are celebrating by inspiring you with fun, simple, and creative holiday projects! 

 

Take a look at this tutorial from Taryn from Design, Dining + Diapers on Creative Home. These are made from plastic eggs! Can you imagine all the possibilities for gifts or home decor?! Try jute or even bakers twine in Easter colors for a fun look!

Craft Warehouse is On Instagram!

Have you heard?

Our Weekend Giveaway is being held on Instagram this weekend to celebrate joining the Instagram community! 

Visit Craft Warehouse on Instagram to see "behind the scenes", new product hitting stores, in-store displays, inspiration, even more giveaways, and upcoming events! 

It is a fun way to share your own Instagram photos with us too! Feel free to show us what you are up to while at Craft Warehouse or creating with products you purchased from your local store! When uploading your photo to Instagram, in your post tag us by typing "@craftwarehouse" that way we can see it and comment too!

To join this weekend's giveaway on your smart phone, go to the Instagram app (already downloaded on your phone) and click on the search icon. In the "user" section type in "craftwarehouse" and you will find us! Click on "follow" and comment on the giveaway post in our feed! Enter both you AND a friend to win a Bo Bunny Collection each! You can also find the link to our Instagram here feed online here.

See you there!

Party Crafting and Party Favors

It's Party Time! All week long we are going to share fun ways to design your own party favors and treat bags that will be sure to be a hit with your party guests!

 Photography by Lisa Lefkowitz

Use a Mason Jar to create homemade bubble jars. Tie with twine and a flower along with a unique bubble wand! Collect your supplies at your local Craft Warehouse!

Party Crafting and Party Favors

It's Party Time! All week long we are going to share fun ways to design your own party favors and treat bags that will be sure to be a hit with your party guests!

 

Glassine Bags are food safe, translucent, and acid free! Perfect for party favors, weddings, and events. (Sold undecorated). Bake some cookies and place inside as a quick and easy favor for your next event!

Party Crafting and Party Favors

It's Party Time! All week long we are going to share fun ways to design your own party favors and treat bags that will be sure to be a hit with your party guests!

Use Clear Pillow Boxes! These food safe, crystal clear boxes are easy to assemble! Perfect for party favors, weddings, showers, or events. Embellish with stickers, ribbon, washi tape and more! (Sold undecorated).