7Gypsies Shadowbox Football Tray

Shadowbox Football Tray Created by OMC Designer Machelle
Supplies Used:
7gypsies : Solo Shadowbox Tray - White
Oh My Crafts : My Color Acrylic Paint - Phantom, Medieval Blue
Pink By Design : Got Game Stamp
Tsukineko : Versacolor - Black
American Crafts : Thickers
Oh My Vinyl : Cloud White, Transfer tape
Ribbon - 3/8”
3L Foam Squares - White
White Sticker Letters
Brown Scrap Paper
4X6 Sport Photo

Instructions:
1. Mix the Phantom and Medieval acrylic paint until you reach the shade you like. Paint the shadowbox with the acrylic paint and allow it to dry completely. 
2. Cut three 2" x 2" squares out of the brown scrap paper. On the brown scrap paper, stamp differing phrases and shapes from the Got Game stamp using the Versacolor black ink pad. Once dry, glue the three squares into the top three boxes of the shadowbox. Using the Thickers and 3L Foam Squares, spell out the school name and attach one letter inside each of the three boxes (ex. B Y U).
3. Spell out the mascot name for your team using the white stickers letters and attach to your 4" x 6" photo (ex. cougars). Attach the 4" x 6" photo to the frame. 
4. Tie ribbon around the outside of the box with the bow on top. Attach any other embellishments as desired.

Happy crafting!

Sizzix Fresh Vintage Blog Hop - October 20th!

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Featured on the Sizzix Fresh Vintage Blog Hop today is the Leaves die! Click on the link above to view the designs.

After you check out the different projects, make sure to answer the question below for a chance to win the Flower, Layer #9 die from the Fresh Vintage collection!

Today's question is:

What was the most unique technique used in today's projects?

Make sure to include the link back to the blog you visited. 

Happy blogging!

Sizzix Fresh Vintage Blog Hop - October 18th!

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Featured on the Sizzix Fresh Vintage Blog Hop today is the ScoreBoard Bird die! Click on the link above to view the designs.

After you check out the different projects, make sure to answer the question below for a chance to win the Flower, Layer #9 die from the Fresh Vintage collection! 


Today's question is:

What do you think was the most unique way this die was used in today's projects?


Make sure to include the link back to the blog you visited. 

Happy blogging!

Sending You Warm Wishes with Vinyl!

Warm Wishes Card Created by OMC Designer Machelle


 
Supplies Used:
BoBunny : Garden Girl Collection Pack
My Minds Eye : Lost and Found 2 - Blush "Beautiful Girl" Brads
Martha Stewart : Punch All Over the Page - Country Tile
Bazzill Cardstock : Velvet, Pickle
Tim Holtz : Distress Ink Pad - Black Soot
Prima : The Fitzgeral Collection - Fairy Wing
Oh My Vinyl : Pink Fizz Flake, Transfer Tape
Ribbon

Instructions:
1. Cut the pickle cardstock 9½” x 6½”, fold in half, and ink the edges. Cut the velvet cardstock 5¾” x 4” and ink the edges. Cut the Garden Girl paper 4½” x 3¼” . 
2. Tie ribbon around the Garden Girl paper and tie in knot. Attach the Prima flower. Attach the Garden Girl paper to the velvet cardstock and attach the brads as shown. Attach the velvet cardstock to the pickle cardstock. 



3. Cut a square 2” x 2” and punch with the Martha Stewart Country Tile punch. Attach to front as shown. 
4. Cut "Warm Wishes" out of the Pink Fizz vinyl using the Silhouette Bangle Thin font. 

"Warm" : Width 1.85, Height 1.00
"Wishes" : Width 2.00, Height 1.00

Pick around the letters using a weeding tool. Using transfer tape, transfer to card.



Happy crafting!

How to Make a 3-D Paper Pumpkin!

It’s That Easy!  How to Make a 3-D Paper Pumpkin Created by OMC Designer Whitney

Sometimes it’s the simplest things that really make a difference. This pumpkin is such an easy piece to put together, but you’ll love the festive look it gives off in your home.
 
Supplies Used:
Lifestyle Crafts : Nesting Pumpkins
Bazzill Cardstock : Orange and Green
Oh My Crafts : Acid Free Craft Tape
Brown Ink Pad
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder or Sizzix Textured Impressions

Instructions:
Step 1: Die Cut
 
Die cut 3 large and 3 small pumpkins, 5 leaves, and 3 stems with die-cutting machine and Lifestyle Crafts’ Nesting Pumpkins die:

Machine	Mats for Cutting
Epic 6 by Lifestyle Crafts	Cutting Platform + Cutting Mat
Cuttlebug by Provo Craft	Cutting Mats: A+B+C
Big Shot or Big Kick by Sizzix	Multipurpose Platform + 2 Acrylic  Mats
Grand Calibur by Spellbinders	Base Plate + Cutting Plate
Tim Holtz Vagabond	Multipurpose Platform + 2 Acrylic Mats

Step 2: Emboss
 
Emboss the pumpkins and leaves with embossing folders and ink the edges with brown ink.

Step 3: Assemble
 
Adhere the three large pumpkins together and attach the stems and leaves. Repeat for the small pumpkin.


Happy crafting!

Sizzix Fresh Vintage Blog Hop WINNERS! Oct. 11th & 13th!

We have the winners for October 11th and October 13th!

 

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October 11th's question was: Now that you've seen what the designer's have created, what unique thing would YOU do with this die?

Debbi Doodles said...
Since the shape of the vase die is curved, I can't help but wonder if you placed a bunch end to end if it would make a wreath! I can just see it decorated for all different holidays and seasons.

October 13th's question was: What new tip or trick did you learn from today's projects? 

 

Beth W said... 

Loved all the projects and hard to pen down a favorite. I learned that there is a lot I can do with fabrics. Loved the tulle that Jen used. The lace slipper Debra did is exquisite and I never would have thought of using lace for the flowers. http://www.debraquartermain.com/ceoblog 

 

Winners, please send your shipping information to contest@ohmycrafts.com to claim your prize! Make sure to check back each Tuesday and Thursday for more chances to win! Remember, the Fresh Vintage Blog Hop runs until November 3rd! 

 

Happy crafting!

Sizzix Fresh Vintage Blog Hop - October 13th!

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Featured on the Sizzix Fresh Vintage Blog Hop today is the Flower, 3D Wrapped die! Click on the link above to view the designs.

After you check out the different projects, make sure to answer the question below for a chance to win the Flower, Layer #9 die from the Fresh Vintage collection! 


Today's questions is:


What new tip or trick did you learn from today's projects?

Make sure to include the link back to the blog you visited. 

Happy blogging!

OMC How To: Make Your Own Brads!

How to Make Your Own Brads Using the Imaginisce I-top Tool
Instructions provided by OMC designer Whitney

The I-top is such a fun and easy way to make your own brads!

When you buy the tool, you should receive a CD demonstrating how to use the tool, but here is a little additional information you might enjoy:
 
There are 3 sizes of brads available: 16mm, 22mm, and 28mm
 
When purchasing the tool, you will be equipped to make 16mm and 22mm brads. If you want to make a 28mm brad, you must purchase the 28mm rubber head as well.
 
Not only does the i-top make brads but it also makes Snap Daddies that snap onto Rings or Bobby Pins, Twist Daddies that twist into Hair Clips, and even magnets!
 
The I-top tool comes with stencils to trace and cut your own toppers, but if you buy the I-top Punch Kit, you can skip that step and save time.

If you make a brad with cardstock, spray a little water onto the paper with the Tim Holtz mini-mister to make it more pliable.

Instructions:

1. Make a topper  
- With Paper: Insert paper into paper punch and punch to make the perfect topper, or use the stencil to trace and cut your own.
- With Fabric: Use stencil to cut out a circle.

 
2. Place the top piece of brad onto I-top tool.


3. Place the paper on brad.


4. Swivel the “neck” down so the rubber head will surround the brad, and then give a little squeeze.


5. Swivel neck up and push down the flaps of paper.


6. Place the bottom piece of brad onto I-top tool, swivel neck down and squeeze again.


7. Remove from rubber head to reveal your custom brad!


Happy crafting!

Sizzix Fresh Vintage Blog Hop - October 11th!

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Featured on the Sizzix Fresh Vintage Blog Hop today is the ScoreBoard Vase die! Click on the link above to view the designs.

After you check out the different projects, make sure to answer the question below for a chance to win the Flower, Layer #9 die from the Fresh Vintage collection! 


Today's question is:


Now that you've seen what the designer's have created, what unique thing would YOU do with this die?

Happy blogging!

Halloween House made with Vinyl & My Color Paint!

Canvas Board Halloween House by OMC Designer Machelle

Supplies Used:
12"x16" Canvas Board
Oh My Crafts : My Color Paint - Carrot, Black
Oh My Vinyl : Ebony, Transfer Tape
Cricut : October 31 Cartridge
Jolees Boutique : Glitter Spiders Dimensional Stickers 
Bazzill Basics : Self Adhesive Jewels

Instructions:
1. Paint the canvas board using carrot paint. (I mixed a little black with the orange to and add a touch of black to the canvas.) Let it dry for several hours.
2. Use October 31st Cricut Cartridge cut the haunted house 9” from any vinyl you may have doesn’t matter the color. Weed out the center of the house leaving only the outline and removing small pieces to show all the details from the house. When finished apply transfer tape to the house. Remove backing from the house and then apply to the canvas board, Making sure to press firmly around all the edges of the house and all details. When finished remove the transfer tape from the vinyl leaving the outline of the house on the board.
3. Using the black paint, paint the inside area of the house. Make sure not to get paint in any area outside of the vinyl. Try not to brush too hard using more dabbing not brushing so you don’t get paint under the edges of the house. I used two coats of paint and then let it dry for several hours. After it is dry remove the vinyl and your haunted house will appear. 

TIP: When applying the vinyl to the canvas I placed the canvas board on the table face down then used the squeegee and applied a lot of pressure to ensure that all the edges were firmly applied to the canvas board.


4. Cut Webs from October 31st cartridge small web 4” and large web 6 ½” follow the same process as you did for the house.
5. After completely dry add spiders and jewels as you desire.

Now it is ready to hang on your wall or use in any Halloween display. Enjoy!!!!

Happy crafting!

How To Use Sizzix Ink-Its Letterpress Plates!

How To Use Sizzix Ink-Its Letterpress Plate by OMC Designer Whitney

The new Sizzix Ink-its Letterpress dies create artful ink-debossed impressions. And they’re so convenient and fun to use. If you’re a serious crafter—then you probably already have the embossing machine and ink pads.

Supplies Used: 

Sizzix Ink-Its Letterpress Plate
Material to be inked (For best results use medium weight -100 lbs or more.) Regular cardstock, foil paper, felt, foam, and many other materials work too. Craft metal can also be debossed, but using shiny, non-porous materials with ink is not recommended because the ink will not dry. If using regular cardstock and not getting the impression you desire, place a thin piece of craft foam between the cutting pad and your paper.)  
Shim: thin foam pad or felt. Do NOT use a silicone pad, it will ruin it. 
Ink Pad  
Big Shot, Vagabond, Cuttlebug, Epic 6

Instructions:
1. Ink letterpress plate with ink pad.
 
2. Carefully place cardstock on top of letterpress plate and deboss using your Big Shot, BIGkick, Vagabond, or Cuttlebug machine:

Machine & Plates (listed from bottom to top)
Big Shot or BIGkick by Sizzix
MP platform open on tab 1 + Ink-its Letterpress plate + Paper + Shim* + Acrylic mat
Tim Holtz Vagabond
Platform (solo shim) + Ink-its Letterpress plate + Paper + Shim* + Acrylic Mat
Cuttlebug by Provo Craft
A plate + Ink-its Letterpress plate + Paper + Shim* + B plate
 
*Optional: Create a shim out of thin craft foam for a deeper impression.
 
 
3. Remove cardstock and set aside to dry.

4. Clean letterpress plate with water and a paper towel. For tougher cases, use a stamp cleaner.

Examples of projects done with Ink-its:

Formal Invitation
 
Supplies Used:
Sizzix Ink-its Letterpress Plates (Rustic Trellis)
Letterpress Paper  
Ink Pad (VersaColor: Black)
Prima Flower (Carlotta - Winery)
 
Instructions:
Step 1: Print invitation on cardstock and trim to size.
Step 2: Deboss cardstock with ink-its letterpress plate(instructions posted above)
Step 3: Mat invitation and letterpress strip to black cardstock.
Step 4: Apply additional embellishments such as Prima flowers.


Candle Embellishment
 
Supplies Used:
Sizzix: Ink-its Letterpress Plate : ORNATE TRELLIS

Sizzix: Ink-its Letterpress Plate : BOTANICAL VINE

Elizabeth Craft Design : Shimmer Sheetz - GOLD METALLIC

Elizabeth Craft Design : Shimmer Sheetz - RED METALLIC
 
Instructions:
Step 1: Trim shimmer sheets to fit around a candle.
Step 2: Deboss shimmer sheet with ink-its letterpress plate without ink. Since this is a shiny, non-porous material the ink will not dry. Also, use a shim since the sheet is quite thin.

Step 3: Wrap around candle.
Note: Remove before lighting candle.

Foam Flower Card

Supplies Used:
Sizzix Ink-its Letterpress Plate : BUTTERFLIES & FLOWERS
Bazzill Cardstock
Brown Craft Foam
Ribbon

Instructions:
Step 1: Deboss craft foam with ink-its letterpress plate, without ink, and without shim.
Step 2: Trim flowers from design and add gems to center of flower.
Step 3: Mat card with cardstock, adhere foam flowers, and tie bow around the card.

Autumn Box

Supplies Used:
Sizzix Ink-its Letterpress Plate : ELEGANT LOOPS  
Bo Bunny : FOREVER FALL COLLECTION PACK
Tsukineko : VERSAFINE: Crimson Red
Sizzix Bigz Die : FLOWER, 3-D WRAPPED

Instructions:
Step 1: Cover box with patterned paper.
Step 2: Deboss paper with ink-its letterpress plate with maroon ink and a shim (instructions provided above).
Step 3: With the debossed paper, die cut sizzix flowers and assemble.
Step 4: Adhere 3 flowers to the box.


Happy crafting!