Love in a Jar Card

Love in a Jar Card
Created by OMC Designer Lindsey

Supplies Used:
American Crafts : Dear Lizzy Neopolitan Collection
My Mind's Eye : Twine
EKSuccess : EK Tools - Bumpy Road Edger Punch
White Cardstock
Jenni Bowlin : Yellow Ink
May Arts : String/Burlap - Natural
Doodlebug Glitter
Sewing Machine with White Thread

Instructions:
1. Cut a card out of the striped paper and glue the Burlap string around the edges of the card.
2. Punch several 1" and ½” circles and mount them on top of each other.
3. Cut a rectangle 5" x 3 ½” out of the white cardstock and punch the edges with the EKSuccess punch. Cut a rectangle of the polka dot paper 4 3/4" x 3 1/4" and sew around the edges with the sewing machine. Mount the polka dot paper to the white cardstock and ink the edges with the yellow ink. Mount to the card base. Wrap a piece of twine around the card and tie a bow.
4. Cut out the mason jar image from the paper pack and add glitter to the hearts. Mount to the front of the card.
5. Glue the circles to the front of the card.

Happy crafting!

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Chevron Circle Frame

Chevron Circle Frame
Created by OMC Designer Lindsey

Supplies Used:
Wood Circle Frame
Martha Stewart : Acrylic Craft Paint - Wild Berry, Summer Linen
Tim Holtz : Distress Re-Inker - Vintage Photo
My Mind's Eye : Be Amazing - Lucky Brads
Prima : Flower Embellishments
Teresa Collins : Everyday Moments Collections - Buttons
Inkssentials : Ink Blending Tool
My Mind's Eye : Twine
Glue Dots
Mod Podge

Instructions:
1. Paint the frame with the Summer Linen paint. Allow to dry completely. Create a chevron pattern stencil. Our stencil was created using the eclips machine, but you could use painters tape. Just make sure to use something that won't allow the paint to bleed through.
2. Lay the chevron stencil on the frame. Paint the chevron pattern with the Wild Berry paint and allow to dry fully (I recommend painting two coats).
3. Carefully sand the frame to achieve a vintage/distressed look.
4. Use the re-inker and the ink blending tool to ink the sanded edges of the frame and any other exposed parts of the frame.
5. Coat the entire frame with a layer of Mod Podge and allow to dry fully.

6. Select your desired embellishments and being layering them on the frame. Attach all the embellishments with the Glue Dots.

Happy crafting!