Christmas Present Wood Shapes

Christmas Present Wood Shapes
Created by OMC Designer Sandy

These presents always stay wrapped! A great home décor item anywhere in your home.

Supplies Used:
BoBunny : Rejoice Paper
Ranger Ink : Dry Stickles, Distress Ink Stains, Distress Ink Pads to match paper
Martha Stewart : Glittering Glue, Paints in matching shade
Plaid : Glossy Mod Podge
General Craft Supply : Wood Glue

Instructions:
1. Trace around presents with the present on right side of paper and cut out. No need to include the bow in tracing.
2. Sand all edges thoroughly. Paint or stain sides and back of present. Paint all sides and edges of bow. Paint top and sides of cross pieces to match glitter.
3. Moderately coat top of wood with Mod Podge and adhere. Use a brayer and roll over surface to eliminate any air bubbles. Let dry. Ink edges. Apply glittering glue to bow and immediately cover with glitter covering thickly.
4. Let dry before shaking off excess. When glitter is totally dry cover with a layer of Modge Podge to seal glitter.
5. Cover dry present with a topcoat of Mod Podge. Let dry.
6. Apply wood glue to back of cross bar and position in place. You may need to weight the bar in place to make sure it attaches.

Happy crafting!

Snowmen Wood Shapes

Snowmen Wood Shapes
Created by OMC Designer Sandy

Supplies Used:
OMC: Wood Snowmen, Snowmen Accessories (download), wire - chocolate
Paper: Scraps (enough to cut two of each piece)
Tim Holtz: Distress Ink: Walnut, blending tool and foam
Martha Stewart Paint: Porcelain Doll
General Craft Supply: Matte Mod Podge, Foam Brush

Instructions:
1. Sand edges of snowman. Paint and let dry. Ink edges of snowman.
2. Download accessories and choose desired shapes. Cut one of each item used. Then flip image and cut again. Make sure the backside of the paper for the flipped image is something that coordinates with the snowman because it may show. Glue the same images together and ink edges. Then Mod Podge front and back and let dry.
3. Cut a length of wire about 19 – 21 inches long. Fold in thirds and twist tightly, leaving about ¾ inch exposed of loose ends. Spread the “fingers” apart and trim to desired length. Trim off the other end where there is a loop to the desired length for the arms. Shape as desired. Repeat for other arm.
4. Mod Podge the front of the snowmen and place the accessories. Let dry. Mod Podge entire snowman again going over the accessories. When dry, drill a hole on either side of snowman with approximately ⅛-inch drill bit. Place a little bit of liquid glue on end of wire and insert arms.

Happy crafting!

12 Days of Christmas - Day 3 Christmas Matchbox

Oh My Crafts' 12 Days of Christmas Day 3

Christmas Matchbox
Created by OMC Designer Sandy

Supplies Used:
Eclips or Silhouette electronic die cutting machine
EK Success: Candy Cane Edge punch, Tree punch
Sizzix: Bigz Die Shot, Bow, Create-a-flower
OMC Designer Cuts: Match Box
Ranger: Fired Brick, Mowed Lawn, Disressing tool w/ foam, Walnut, Red Pepper Alcohol Ink
We R Memory Keepers: Crop-a-dile
Bazzill: Ivy, Kraft
K & Co: Speciality Paper
General Craft Supply: Red Metallic paper, Paper Fastener
Adhesive: Glue Glider Pro, Foam Squares

Instructions:
1. Cut top and bottom of box using OMC designer cut, matchbox. Assemble the box by making folds on all score lines. Apply two strips of adhesive to each of the outer folds. See picture.
2. Flip box over and fold half tabs to center and press against fold over flap, repeat on other end.
3. Fold each short end down and then the long sides. The bottom of the box is now complete.
4. Fold scores on matchbox sleeve. Apply two strips of adhesive to right side of short flap, then wrap around the box and seal.
5. Ink all edges of the box.

6. Cut a small insert to fit the box with a matching paper to give some pizazz to the inside of the box.
7. Color the brad by inking the top of the brad to the shade of red desired. Set aside.
8. Cut six medium petals of the bow, 4 of the smallest petal – you can layer three sheets and cut at once. Ink all edges of bow. Fold and assemble bow by placing the four smallest petals on the brad and arrange. Fold medium inked petals and place each of the six petals on the brad and then shape before spreading the tines. Set aside.
9. Cut a 2x12-inch strip of red cardstock and punch both sides of the strip. Gently wrap around the box and shape bellyband to the box. Trim off any excess.
10. Attach bow with foam squares to top of bellyband.
11. Punch tree and adhere to Kraft paper. Carefully trim around tree and ink outer edges. Stamp To/From on tag and attach to bow with holiday bakers twine.

12. Fill and give away!

Happy crafting!

Mason Jar Wood Shapes

Mason Jar Wood Shapes
Created by OMC Designer Sandy

Supplies Used:
OMC: Wood Mason Jar Set
Bo Bunny: Apple Cider Paper - Hickory, Pumpkin Patch
Sakura: Quickie Glue Pen
Ranger: Dry Stickle Fine Glitter – Lime green, Platinum
Tim Holtz: Walnut Distress Ink, Blending tool
Martha Stewart Paint: Acorn,
Fran:tage: Embossing Enamels – Age Bronze
General Craft Supply: Mod Podge – Matte, Foam brush, ribbon, twine or fabric

Instructions:
1. Sand edges of jars. Trace paper for front of jar and trim out.
2. Paint jars (sides and back) let dry.
3. Apply an even layer of Mod Podge to front of jars from neck down. Place paper over Mod Podge and smooth out then roll over with brayer to remove any air bubbles.
4. Use an embossing glue to cover top, sides and front of cap. Place a creased piece of paper under jars and cover liberally with embossing enamel. Use heat tool to emboss. This is the fun part!
5. Ink edges of jars and lightly go over the exposed sides and back of jars with blending tool to “dirty” the paint a bit.
6. Color in desired leaves, stems etc. with glue pen and then cover with glitter. Let dry for a few minutes before shaking off. When glitter is very dry cover with Mod Podge to seal if desired.
7. Tie Ribbon around neck of jar.

Happy crafting!

Happy Halloween Wood Blocks

Happy Halloween Wood Blocks
Created by OMC Designer Sandy

Supplies Used:
Adams and Co Blocks: 30-inch Multi Wood Block Set
Authentique Paper: Enchanted or any Halloween paper
We R Memory Keepers: Sweetheart Ink - Black
OMC: Black Vinyl, Transfer Tape
Designer Cuts: Happy Halloween
Slice: Brayer
General Craft Supply: Mod Podge (glossy or matte)

Instructions:
1. Choose pattern of paper for each block, trim to fit each block.
2. Ink edges of paper with black ink.
3. Down load letters and cut out, pick and weed. Apply each letter using transfer tape to paper.
4. Apply an even layer of Mod Podge one block at a time and place paper to fit. Bray over paper to ensure a smooth fit (this helps to prevent air bubbles). Let dry.
5. Apply second coat of Mod Podge to all sides of blocks.
6. Add embellishments if desired.

Happy crafting!

It's All About the CANDY!

It’s All About the Candy
Created By OMC Designer Sandy

Supplies Used:
Adams and Co: 1.5-inch Stacking Cubes
OMC: Vinyl – Grape, Orange Glitter, Lucky Green, Ebony, transfer tape
OMC: Designer Cuts by Sandy or your own Halloween letters
We R Memory Keepers: Sweetheart Inker: Black
Scrap Halloween paper
Plaid: Mod Podge – Gloss
Slice: Brayer
General Supply: Foam Brush

Instructions:
1. Trim 3 colors of scrap paper to fit blocks.
2. Lightly ink edges of paper.
3. Use an eclips cutting machine to cut the .scut file phrases and shadows. Weed and pick excess vinyl from phrases. Use transfer tape to remove from sheet and then place on cardstock.
4. Coat front side of block with Mod Podge – using a moderate amount. Lay cardstock down with vinyl letters already attached and position in place. Use brayer to firmly smooth out any air bubbles. Repeat for remaining two blocks.
5. Ink edges of blocks if desired.

Happy crafting!

Captain America Card

Captain America Card
Created by OMC Designer Sandy

Supplies Used:
Xpress it: Blending Cardstock
American Crafts: Specialty Foil Pack (use red and blue) Silver Pow paper
Bazzill: Black Cardstock
Tim Holtz: Americana Silhouettes Stamp set
Ranger Ink: Archival Ink – Vermillion and Cobalt
EK Success: 3-D Foam Circles 

Instructions:
1. Trim white cardstock to 7 x 10 inches, score in half.
2. Trim blue cardstock top block 2 x 4 and trim blue circle to 1 inch.
3. Trim red cardstock stripes 1/2 x 4 inches and two red circles - one 3 inches and the other one 1 1/2 inches.
4. Trim silver cardstock circle 2 1/2 inches and cut one star about 1 1/2 inches.
5. Trim a shadow for largest circle of black cardstock 3 1/16 inch – just barely bigger than red circle.
6. Layer blue rectangle on top of card barely leaving a little white space on the top and sides.
7. Layer red stripes below blue rectangle. Place red stripes first on both ends of blue rectangle and then evenly space the other stripes in between them.
8. Layer shield: black, red, silver, red, blue and last star. Adhere with foam dots.
9. Use red ink to ink top and bottom of stamp. Use blue ink-to-ink middle of stamp. Huff on stamp if dry and stamp image immediately.
10. Ink edges blue.

Happy crafting!

 

 

It's That Easy: 4th of July Utensil Caddy

It’s That Easy: 4th of July Utensil Caddy
Created by OMC Designer Sandy

Supplies Used:
Oh My Vinyl : Admiral, Cherry Red, Red & Silver Flake, Clear Transfer Tape
Sizzix : eclips Cartridge - Summer
 
Instructions:
1. Cut all shapes for project. Cut stripes by using a ruler to mark widths and cut strips – set aside.

Setting	Shape	Feature	Size	Quantity
Vinyl Blade depth 1	4th of July	Original (red)& Shadow (blue)	2 inch 2 inch	2 2
	Star	Original & Shadow	1 inch 1 inch	3 of each color approx
	Star Border (blue)	Border	6 inch	2
	Stripe (blue)	n/a manually cut	½ x 25 ½ inches	2
	Stripe (red)	n/a manually cut	¼ x 7 ½ inches	2

2. Carefully lift out center stars by lifting the whole star partially and then separating them. Place the center star aside to use for layering later. Weed (remove excess vinyl) around all shapes.


3. Layer the 4th of July by slightly overlapping the sparkly red vinyl over the blue vinyl. The clear transfer tape makes this super easy.

TIP: After you have removed some of the excess vinyl and have the liner exposed, arrange your groupings of stars and then use clear transfer tape to move them all at once!

Happy crafting!

It's That Easy - Lady Liberty Card/Invite

It’s That Easy - Lady Liberty Card/Invite
Created by OMC Designer Sandy

Creating Dimension with stamps and embossing is as simple as counting 1-2-3! Make it a card or an invite – it’s up to you!

Supplies Used:
Ranger Ink : Archival Ink Pads - Cobalt
Copic Markers : Blending Card X-Press It
Tim Holtz : Americana Silhouettes Stamp Set
Sizzix : Embossing Diffuser 3PK Set #1
American Crafts : Specialty Paper - Foil
Bazzill Basics : 12x12 Cardstock - Red
Jenni Bowlin - Dye Ink Pads - Chili Powder
Trimmer
Adhesives
Star Embossing Folder

Instructions:
1. Trim
Red card base 11¼" x 4½", score in half. Blue matte 5½" x 4¼", white base 5½" x 4¼" this will trim down more after its embossed.
2. Stamp & Emboss
Stamp lady liberty in center of white cardstock (embossing powder would look great on this too).

Place in embossing folder and place diffuser on top of embossing folder.


Place the folder on top of white cutting mat and one clear shim.

Run through Big Shot. Remove from folder and lightly ink embossed design with contrasting ink.

Trim edges to 5¼ x 4 inches. Glue embossed design to blue cardstock and then to card base.
3. Finish 
Trim a white cardstock piece for inside of card 5" x 4". Ink edges and stamp sentiment or place invitation info on cardstock. Adhere to base.

This card looks difficult but is really quick to put together. You can also put the cut out portion of the diffuser under the embossing folder to raise just that portion.

Happy crafting!
 

Dress Form Wood Shape

Dress Form Wood Shape
Created by OMC Designer Sandy

Supplies Used:
Wood Designs : Dress Form
Tim Holtz : Distress Stain – Dried Marigold, Brushed Corduroy (any stainto match)
Tim Holtz : Distress Ink Pad – Brushed Corduroy
Mod Podge : 8 oz Matte
Quickie Glue : Pinpoint Roller Adhesive
Elizabeth Craft Design : Glitter Ritz – Simply Pastels Green Tea

Instructions:
1. Lightly sand the edges of the wood with a nail file. Dust off the residue.
2. Trace the dress form.
3. Cut out and trim the shape. Repeat if doing the backside.
4. Stain the edges of the wood shape with the Dried Marigold stain and let dry. Stain the edges of the stand.
5. Using a foam brush, paint an even coat of Mod Podge across the top of the dress form being careful to not get any Mod Podge on the stand. Place the cut out shape on top of the form and use a brayer to roll over the surface. This is an important thing to do to have a nice flat surface when dried.
6. Once dried, use the nail file to sand off the edges so that you have a nice clean edge. Ink the edges with a matching ink.
7. Highlight bits of the design by filling in small areas with the Quickie Glue pen and then immediately sprinkle glitter over the glue. Shake off the excess glitter and allow to dry.
8. Paint a final coat of Mod Podge over the entire piece including the stained portion. The Mod Podge will brighten the stain colors up too.

Happy crafting!

Framed Hi Card

Framed Hi Card
Created by OMC Designer Sandy

Supplies Used:
My Minds Eye : Indie – Citron 6x6 pad
Bazzill : Cardstock
Martha Stewart : Crafter’s Clay, white and colors, molds
Martha Stewart : Scoring Board
Tim Holtz : Distress Stain – Walnut
Inkssentials : Ink Blending Tool
Small alphabet stamps
Tombow : Mono Adhesive

Instructions:
1. Mix white clay about the size of a quarter with a tiny (less than a pea size) amount of brown clay. Work colors together like your pulling taffy.


2. Press into mold and clean off excess with thumb. Bend mold back slightly to remove design and allow to dry on cooling rack for faster drying time.

3. Trim base 8 ½ x 5 ¼ for card from cardstock. Score in half.
4. Trim rose color paper 5 ¼ x 4 inches.
5. Trim flowered paper 5 x 3 ¾ inches.
6. INK all edges with walnut stain including base and frame.
7. Assemble layers: card base, rose and flowered paper.
8. Trace around frame on a light colored paper. Trim slightly smaller than traced lines.
9. Stamp sentiment in center and adhere to back of frame. Adhere frame to center of flowered paper.
10. Trim a matching paper 5 ¼ x 4 inches for the inside of the card –ink edges and adhere.

Happy crafting!

Our Hero Memorial Wreath

Our Hero Memorial Wreath
Created by OMC Designer Sandy

Supplies Used:
Making Memories : Bravissimo - Our Hero medal, Blue Paper Rosette, Paper Red Rosette (2)
Tim Holtz : Distress Ink Pad - Black Soot
Canvas Corp : E-Flute 12"x12" - White
Bazzill Basics : Red/blue scrap cardstock
Imaginisce : Snag’em Stamp - Circle Frame
Stampendous : Tiny Alphabet
Oh My Crafts : Exclusive OMC Acid Free Craft Tape
Small foam wreath
Spool of ribbon

Instructions:
1. Wrap the wreath with ribbon and secure with straight pins.
2. Cut the sewn edge of the medal ribbon off at top where it joins. Estimate the length needed to wrap around the wreath, then trim off excess. Overlap the top ribbon over the bottom ribbon and fold over the edge for a clean finish. Secure with a straight pin.
3. Cut a 2½" red circle for the base of a photo and cut a 2" circle photo. Remove ribbons from the bottom of the rosette. Adhere the photo to the red circle and attach the red circle with the photo to the blue rosette. Ink the edges with the ink pad and set aside.
4. Cut 2 - 1¾" circles of white corrugated (E-Flute) paper.
5. Stamp a circle design on some red and blue cardstock. Trim around the middle circle. Stamp a sentiment in the center of the circles and attach to the corrugated circles. Next, attach the white corrugated circle to the rosettes and ink the edges.
6. Using OMC red tape, attach the rosettes to the wreath.

Happy crafting!