Anniversary Advice Jar Set by Craft Warehouse Design Team Member Denise Johnson

Hello my fellow Craft Warehouse fans!!  I'm Denise Johnson, a CW Design Team member, here to share one of my very favorite projects with you. My DT goody pack included an amazing array of supplies from the "Save the Date" collection by Teresa Collins along with a simply scrumptious pack of Hazel & Ruby scalloped washi tape. When I'm not playing with paper...I'm a professional planner/stager, specializing in DIY, vintage inspired weddings, home decor and theme parties. 

The design team pieces I received were absolutely PERFECT for a DIY wedding set that 

any bride would swoon over! I love the DIY trend, with hands on interactivity from the bride, wedding party, family and friends. This project would be a perfect shower activity or an amazing gift from a crafty bridal party member. 

Let's take a look at my Anniversary Advice Jar Set....    

 

This set includes:

 -a beautifully embellished jar for each milestone anniversary 

-advice cards for guests to fill out

-an "advice" banner

-an envelope keepsake book to store advice cards

Supplies Used: 

Teresa Collins "Save the Date" 12x12 papers, 6x6 paper pad, Damask Stencil, Clear Stamp Set
Hazel & Ruby Scalloped Washi Tapes
2 tags & binding ring
Mason Jars
2 skewers
Styrofoam ball
Hot glue
Burlap scraps
Tulle
Jute
Baker's Twine
Index cards
Distress Ink
Journaling Pen
Ink for stamping
Hole reinforcers
Hole Punch
Paper Trimmer and scorer
**(if creating the dimension (shown in tutorial) you will need Golden Gel Medium and a whitewash medium)

Here's a video so you can see how to make this fun set!

Thank you for taking the time to check out my Design Team project today!

I hope this project inspires you to craft your very own DIY party or wedding decorations and interactive accents. 

Happy Crafting,

Denise 

Using Project Life Cards on a Tradtional Scrapbook Page

Happy Scrapbook Month at Craft Warehouse! All month long on our blog we will have lots of scrapbooking inspiration! I love memory keeping. I will be honest, I can't remember what I ate for breakfast yesterday. Memory Keeping for me is actually documenting the little things that I know I don't want to forget. Sometimes, it is even holidays and beautiful memories that I don't want lost. Have you taken the time to scrapbook  your Easter photos? I took the opportunity this last weekend for National Scrapbook Day to do so!

Becky Higgins Project Life cards are not just for pocket pages! Take a few of your favorites and use them on your next 12x12 traditional scrapbook page! I used Craft Warehouse's newest Core Kit available, Azure. I love that this kit is neutral and goes with both my son and daughter's pages.

I printed my photos at 4x6 and then trimmed them down to 4x4. This gave me plenty of room to add three 3x4 cards from the Core Kit.

I picked a title card, journaling card, and then one extra. For the rest of the layout I used Heidi Swapp's Favorite Things collection, now in stores! I have a lot of fun with the patterned papers, glittered frame, word stickers, and then the ephemera pack! 

* Nine different Becky Higgins Project Life Core Kits are on sale for $15 ($29.99 value) until May 18th, 2014

Craft Warehouse Design Team Member Denise Johnson!

You are going to LOVE Design Team Member, Denise Johnson! She has just the style that our customers love! Denise loves to layer paper and create something special and unique! When she isn't crafting, she is having fun junking at antique faires!







I have been a crafter pretty much my entire life. I made scrapbooks when I was little, making my own glue with flour and water, adhering found objects into a book I hand-crafted from construction paper. I also used to love to make things from discarded items...(today we call it upcycling!!) I remember constructing a "camera" using a small box and a paper towel roll. I rolled up paper inside that would dispense...as I took the "photo" I would draw the image with a pencil. (wish I still had that little creation!).

I am inspired by everyday life, I see things throughout my daily routine that inspire or spark new ideas. Striking color combinations on the laundry soap box, unique design elements or use of fonts on a billboard, even a discarded "good bones" box can ignite that creative fire for me. My handbags and pockets contain scads of little scraps of paper, napkins and gum wrappers scribbled with sketches and reminders. Sometimes I even dream about new designs!

I love Craft Warehouse's paper inventory, truly a paper junkie, I can get lost in the paper aisles for hours!! My favorites are the lines that feature a vintage or retro vibe. I also covet flowers, ribbon and paint supplies...all of which Craft Warehouse supplies en mass!! (Golden Paint is my favorite and I am so happy I can find it locally!!) Exploring Craft Warehouse is always a motivating adventure, a new inspiration awaits around every corner.

I hope to encourage readers through the passion I have as an artist and through the creativity in all of us! In my classes, participants are encouraged to branch out and inject their own personal creativity and design into our projects. I just love to see what everyone comes up with...all with the same supplies..unique and personal interpretations, this is my very favorite part of teaching and sharing.

I thank you for this fun and wonderful opportunity to share, learn and create!!

Make sure to join us tomorrow for a full tutorial and video by Denise to create a one of a kind gift that will knock your socks off! In the meantime, visit her at her blog and Facebook!

Printers Tray Created with Maggie Holmes "Style Board" Paper Collection

Create a special Printers Tray that will WOW Mom this Mother's Day! All you will need to create this stunning project is a black printers tray, 12x12 shadow box, supplies from the NEW Maggie Holmes Style Board Collection by Crate Paper, and then a 12x12 backless frame to give it a finished look!

You can also leave the backless frame off the front and place it on a easel to display!

*12x12 Shadow Box Frames on sale for $9.99 (reg $16.99) until May 18th, 2014

Knitted Cowl Wrap by Craft Warehouse Employee Melissa Hartwell

Thank you to Melissa Hartwell, an employee from one of our Craft Warehouse stores, who created this lovely Cowl Wrap! I asked her to share how she made it, just for you!

Supplies:

1 Hank "Magnum" by Cascade Yarns  Color used: Shire
1 Skein "Glitz" yarn by Mary Maxim  Color used: Angora
1 Size "J " crochet hook
2 - 1" Black/Silver buttons by Haberdashery

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Your arms!

Directions: 

 

1.  Using the arm knitting method and holding one strand of "Magnum" yarn and one strand of the "Glitz" yarn, Cast on 12 stitches.

2. Without turning, knit back across the cast on stitches to the end.

3.  Repeat step 2 for seven (7) rows.  (12 stitches total).

4.  Bind off stitches loosely.

To finish with Crocheted edges and button holes:

1.  Lay the cowl/wrap flat , using fingers at each end to stretch evenly.  This evens out the stitch pattern and created the points in the end loops to crochet into.

2.  Using the crochet hook and the Mary Maxim "Glitz" yarn, single crochet (sc) in first end loop at the point; chain 1, single crochet (sc) in next loop; repeat to the end. Chain (ch) 2, turn.  (13 stitches plus 2 ch)

3.  Single crochet to the end.  Ch 3, turn.

4.  In next crochet from hook, 1 double crochet.  Dc in next sc, Ch 2, skip 2 sc,  Repeat once more, dc to the end.  ch 2, turn.  This row creates the holes for the buttons.

5.  Sc in next two chain stitches, sc in next dc.  repeat to the end, ending with a sc in last dc.  Ch 2, turn.

6.  Repeat step 5 for next 5 rows.  Fasten off.

7.  To finish the other end (you will sew the buttons onto this edge), repeat step 2.  Next row, Single crochet to the end.  Ch2, turn.  Repeat this row 7 times, fasten off.

8.  Choose 2 buttons and sew them onto this edge, centering under each of the two holes. 

9.  Button the closure to finish.

 

* Pick up the Learn to Arm Knit Book at Craft Warehouse Stores for only$3.99 until May 18th, 2014

Hazel and Ruby Handmade Monogram Art

Customize your child's room with their own piece of art! They may even want to help make it with adult supervision!

 Supplies:

• Choose a letter from our MDF Letter selection.
• 12"x16" Wood Canvas Board
• White Acrylic Paint
• Dark Turquois Acrylic Paint
• Jute String
• Sanding Block
• E6000 Glue
• Foam Brush
• Mod Podge Matte Finish
• Baby Wipes
• Hazel and Ruby Handmade Heart Tissue Paper
• Hazel and Ruby Handmade 2" Washi Tape
• Hazel and Ruby Handmade Mask Stencils Central Park Alpha

Directions:

1. Trace the tissue paper to fit your letter, cut out and glue with Mod Podge the tissue on to the top of your letter.
2. Once your Mod Podge has dried coat another layer on top of the tissue paper and set aside to dry.
3. Paint your wood board with Turquois acrylic paint and let dry.
4. Take your letter and place the mask on top of the tissue paper. 
5. Paint a coat of white acrylic paint covering your letter and sides.
6. Peel off mask before the paint dries and wipe down with a baby wipe. 
7. Let every thing dry once dry lighty sand the wood board and letter.
8. Glue letter with E6000 on to wood board leaving space for your washi tape and jute string.
9. Place Washi Tape on the board under the letter and wrap board with Jute string, Tie off and its done!

Watch the video below to see how easy it is to apply these stencils!

Hazel and Ruby Handmade "You are My Sunshine" Plaque

Handmade projects don't have to be complicated to be impressive! Join us through out the month of April for ideas that are easy DIY, that will satisfy your desire to create, and will wow your family and friends! Customize your own sign for any room in your home easily with our NEW Hazel and Ruby Stencil Masks. 

 Supplies:

• Wood Oval Plaque on sale 40% off
• Sea Glass Acrylic Paint
• Gold Acrylic Paint
• Foam Brush
• Sanding block
• Gold Dot Washi By We R Memory Keepers 
• Hazel and Ruby Handmade Mask Stencils Childs Play
• Hazel and Ruby Handamde Mask Stencils Dear Ruby Alpha

 Hazel And Ruby Handmade Childs Play Mask Stencil

Hazel and Ruby Handmade Dear Ruby Alpha Mask Stencil

Directions:

1. Paint wood plaque with sea glass acrylic paint. Let Dry.
2. Place mask stencils on to plaque where you would like them.
3. Paint 2 layers of gold acrylic paint.
4. Peel off letters before paint dries.
5. Wipe of mask with baby wipes.
6. Lightly sand the top after all paint has dried. 
7. Add washi tape around the edge of the plaque.
   
   

 

To see how easy it really is to use these Hazel and Ruby stencil masks by watching this video!