Why Wood Shapes?

Have you noticed what the buzz is at Oh My Crafts recently? It’s all about WOOD!

Our very own OMC Designer Jill has been working hard to bring you some absolutely adorable wood projects. If you've been following our blog, you'll know exactly how cute her projects really are! Here's what Jill has to say about the new Wood Designs:

Wood crafting is HUGE right now and there are so many ways that you can express yourself with wood! Check out our Wood Designs category as we have seasonal shapes for all sorts of events such as Valentines, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, and more!

And we have 3x3 wood blocks and different sizes of rectangular blocks. There are so many different ways you can decorate these woods shapes. Using our wood blocks you can say anything you want to say with wood!

Use the blocks to decorate your child’s room with their name….or add a bit of country to your kitchen by using the rectangle blocks to add that vintage farm look! The possibilities are endless! Check back periodically because we are adding new wood designs every week. Coming very soon….Alphabets! Spell anything you want with our new alphabets!!

Also, did you know that OMC has the .svg files to coordinate with the Wood Design Shapes? Well we do!

Here's what OMC Designer Alissa has to say about the new Designer Cuts:

Wood décor is an absolutely fantastic way to add an extra personal touch to your home! If you have ever covered any wood design with paper, you know just how challenging it can be to cut it out perfectly. All of the Wood Designs at Oh My Crafts have .svg files available that coordinate with the wood designs. So now instead of spending extra time tracing and cutting yourself, you can purchase the svg file and have your digital cutting machine (i.e. Cameo, eclips…) cut out the design for you. Check out the Designer Cuts and see how much easier they can make your projects!

Happy crafting!

Top 10 Reasons to Love Mister Huey's

The Top 10 Reasons to Love Mister Huey's Color Mists
By Maggie Holmes

1. Mix a little Mister Huey with white paint, it makes an amazing chalk effect.
Tip: You can literally create your own custom paint colors by adding the spray ink to white paint and mixing it up.

2. The precious bottles look adorably handsome all lined up for display.
3. Clean up is easy with a baby wipe or warm soap & water.
4. Stamping with Mister Huey gives a whole new life to your stamps or masks.
Tip: You can apply Mister Huey to foam stamps with a brush or you can also use the Studio Calico masks as stamps like I did here. I sprayed the mask with the ink, then lifted it carefully up, turned it over and pressed it down onto my page to create this stamped look. It is best if you spray a lot of ink onto the mask.

5. Mister Huey's ink based mist does not warp paper and does not clog.
6. Grab a border punch or even alphabet stickers to create a mask then spray with Mister Huey mist for an awesome effect.

7. Mister Huey Stretches all of your supplies by making them the colors you want!
Tip: You can spray the ink on our plain wood veneer pieces to turn them any color you want. You can also alter the color of other products like stickers and alphabets to get a custom color that works perfectly on your layout!

8. Add a subtle touch of bling to any project with a little Mister Huey Shine.
9. A few squirts can dye neutral color fabric to coordinate with any project.
Tip: You can die fabric, ribbon, trims, etc. To speed up the drying time use a heat gun. 

10. Mister Huey takes the guess work out of choosing a color - the color of the label is always the exact color of the mist!

Happy crafting!

What's New? Lush 2!

Have you seen what's new with My Mind's Eye? 

The new Lush 2 Collection!
 
We have albums, brads, buttons, and paper packs all in the new Lush 2 colors! Not to mention that some of the products are on sale which is always a perk :)
 
Tamara Jensen, one of the My Mind's Eye Design Team designers created a fabulous "Our Family" album using the Navy Lush Album and we wanted to give you a sneak peek...


Oooooohh...



Aaaaaahh....

Isn't the album gorgeous? You can see the entire project and download the full instructions by checking out the My Mind's Eye Blog!


Happy crafting!

It's Time to Wander!

Now that the summer has ended and you have all those summer trip photos to scrapbook, isn't it time to find the perfect paper and embellishments?  Well your search has ended!  

Introducing the new Wander Collection from Basic Grey!

From buttons to woolies to rub-ons, OMC has tons of the Wander essentials! You can find the Wander Collection HERE!

Here's a great layout design from Basic Grey using the Wander Collection Pack.  Did you know that Basic Grey offers a monthly newsletter with project ideas and information on their new collections?  Check it out! 

Isn't the Wander Mini Album adorable? You can find the it HERE! 

Having troubles coming up with a layout idea?  How about trying the Basic Grey Wander Page Kit!  It comes with all the bits and pieces you need to make great layouts!  Plus step by step instructions. WOW!

Don't forget to check out the other new products from Basic Grey. There are a lot of collection kits that are perfect for fall and the upcoming holiday season. And of course, all the fabulous Embellishments you could ever want!

Are you excited yet?  'Cause we are! Now get scrapping!

Happy wandering!

A Very Pink Giveaway!

Guess what's new to Oh My Crafts?

Pink By Design Stamps!

 

Pink Cricut, Sarah Hamer, just released her scrapbooking product line called "Pink by Design".  This line includes never before seen stamps in a special collection series.  The Pink by Design's first ever stamp set was designed with the Cricut in mind, and paired with the newly released cartridges. The stamps are made of clear, high quality photopolymer and are unmounted for use with an acrylic stamp block.

This weekend we are having our Labor Day Sale and these Pink By Design Stamps are a special feature!  Check them out for great deals, this weekend only (don't forget the coupon codes - use LABOR10 for 10% off your order).

Now for the good stuff :)

TODAY (Friday, September 3rd) we are hosting a giveaway with Pink By Design!  For this contest you need to post a comment on our blog or Pink Cricut's Blog about what your favorite Pink By Design stamp is and why. Tell us about a project you might use these stamps for. One lucky winner will be chosen from our OMC blog site to win a Halloween paper kit and another lucky winner will be chosen from Pink by Design to win a Halloween stamp!

Easy huh?


Guess what else is happening today... A live chat with Sarah Hamer! Check out our Facebook Fan Page for more live chat details.

Happy posting!

Back to the Books

It's that time of year again - buying supplies, backpacks, and clothes... Yup! It's Back to School time!  And to get you excited we have some fun projects and layouts from Making Memories! 

First we have a cute project book.  What better way to save papers and projects than in a cute bound book?

Each school year is a new adventure for kids.  It's fun to preserve those first memories for them as they grow older, grade by grade.

So many pencils, so little space!  Keep them all handy in this adorable little pencil holder.

Boys will be boys!  Here's a cute boy layout with a sporty theme.

And we can't forget the girlfriends!  What would we do without them? :)

What better way to keep all your supplies in one place then with a nifty supplies box!  With such a cute design, it doubles as an art piece!

Of course we have to scrap the sports!  There's always time to cheer on our favorite teams, right?

And last but not least, graduation!  All those school memories may be coming to an end, but just imagine what the future has in store!

 

And we know you're curious, so here are the coupon codes!

BACKTOSCHOOL - 20% off any order

    OR

SCHOOLSHIP - FREE US50 Standard Shipping on orders $25+

Now, there is something else rather exciting coming up here at OMC... 

The Slice Elite!

The Slice Elite now cuts more precise so your die-cuts look even better, it cuts up to 40% faster, AND it can cut through thicker materials (up to twice as thick). The Slice Elite works with all your Design Cards and Accessories and comes in original blue and pink.  But do you want to know the best part about the Slice Elite?  You never have to adjust the blade settings - the machine does it for you! Now THAT is a cause for celebration, is it not :D

Happy schooling!

Get Ready to Rock with i-rock!

Check out what's new to Oh My Crafts: The new i-rock collection from Imaginisce!

And what is the i-rock you say?  It's a battery operated tool (3 AA batteries) that will permanently affix rhinestones, jewels, pearls, or mirrors to paper, fabric, or even furniture! It is so easy to use, the possibilities really are endless for this tool. Even better, is that there is no need for messy glue. 

It's so easy, even your husband can use it!

Check out these Simple Instructions:

1. Use jewel-setter stick or tweezers to place gem/studs in place with adhesive side down.
2. Holding the Tool perpendicular to the gem/stud, touch top of embellishment lightly, letting heat penetrate to melt adhesive on back.
 




3. When the point is on the embellishment, you can "feel" the adhesive melt. That "feel" tells you that it is time to remove the point from the gem/stud.

i-rock Tips:
1.Do not apply excess pressure to the Tool while on the embellishments. let the heat from the tool do the work.
2. Different surfaces, including fabrics, will require various lengths of time for embellishments to adhere securely. Always test first.
3. STUDS...they set the fastest and if you press down to hard the glue will gush out the sides and it doesn't dry clear. We would recommend only heating those for about 3 seconds and do NOT press down on tip/stud.

(Please make sure you read ALL of the instructions before using the i-rock tool. You can find them included with the i-rock tool or HERE)

There are so many cool ways to use the i-rock in the crafting world. Check out some of these projects from Imaginisce!

Everybody’s dying to know “How do you make these stunning designs?” But you and I know the magic is a stencil… perfect placement every time!  OMC offers three unique stencils: Frames, Flowers, and Swirls!

Great thing about "heat setting" the gems is they don't fall off your page as easily as other traditional adhesive backed gems and you don't have the mess of trying to glue them in place.

Here's a video from Imaginisce with a demo on how to use the i-rock tool and embellishments to make a super cute Butterfly Card!

 

This awesome new tool is just the thing to put a little flair and style in your projects!  You can find all of the products in the i-rock collection HERE!

Join us Thursday on Facebook for a Q&A with Imaginisce!  We will have a discussion about the i-rock - anything and everything you want to know about what it is and what it does! Be there! Thursday @ 2:30 MST! 

Happy Rockin'! 

What's new with Cricut?

So you've all seen or heard about the new cartridges from Cricut, but do you know what you want to do with them yet?  Well here are some fabulous ideas!

Cindy Loo:

Framed Family Layout

Display your family pictures in this cheerful layout!

Design by:	Miranda Urry
Date:	2010-05-19 11:30:32
Category:	Scrapbooking
Skill level:	Easy
Time:	1 hour, plus drying time

Instructions

1. Spray paint frame. Let dry.
2. Use one 12" x 12" sheet of light blue cardstock as layout base. Cut one 11 ½" x 11 ½" block of dark blue cardstock. Cut one 11" x 11" block of white patterned paper. Layer and adhere to layout base.
3. Cut frames. Using Cindy Loo cartridge and yellow cardstock, select Frame feature and cut one 5" . Ink edges. Using dark blue cardstock, select Frame feature, press Shift, and cut one 5" . Layer together and set aside. Using yellow cardstock, select Frame feature and cut one 5" . Ink edges. Using dark blue cardstock, select Frame feature, press Shift, and cut one 5" . Layer together and set aside. Cut two 4 ¾" x 3 ¾" blocks of light blue cardstock. Adhere photographs to blocks. Adhere blocks behind frames using foam dots. Adhere frames to layout as shown.
4. Cut tree. Using green cardstock, cut one 9 ½" . Using brown cardstock, press Shift and cut one 9 ½" . Layer together. Adhere to layout as shown using foam dots.
5. Cut FaMiLy. Using yellow cardstock, select Font feature, press Shift, and cut one 2" , one 2" , and one 2" . Ink edges and set aside. Using yellow cardstock, select Font Layer feature and cut one 3" , one 3" , and one 3" . Ink edges and set aside. Using dark blue cardstock, select Font Layer feature, press Shift, and cut one 2" , one 2" , and one 2" . Using dark blue cardstock, select Font feature and cut one 3" , one 3" , and one 3" . Layer letters together. Adhere letters to layout as shown using foam dots. Place layout in frame.

What You Will Need

1. Cricut Expression^® Personal Electronic Cutter with Plantin SchoolBook and Accent Essentials^® cartridges [290300]
2. Cricut^® Cindy Loo cartridge [2000333]

Other Supplies

1. Cardstock: yellow, green, light blue, dark blue, brown
2. Patterned paper: white
3. 12" x 12" Wooden frame
4. Ink: light brown
5. Spray paint: brown
6. Paper trimmer
7. Foam dots
8. Adhesive

Mini Monsters:

 

My Little Monsters Treat Bags

Create a fun place to hang special treats!

Design by:	Georgina Jarvie
Date:	2010-02-25 15:57:33
Category:	Holidays
Skill level:	Easy
Time:	2 hours, plus drying time

Instructions

1. Paint board purple. Wax areas you want purple to show. Sand board and paint black over purple. Sand lightly to allow purple to show through. Use hammer to add nails to board as shown.
2. Cut my little. Using Cricut DesignStudio software and Plantin SchoolBook cartridge, select 1 ½" letters to spell my little. Weld together. Cut from light purple cardstock. Using Plantin SchoolBook cartridge, select Shadow feature and select 1 ½" letters to spell my little. Weld together. Cut from black glitter cardstock. Cut again from dark purple cardstock. Layer and adhere to board as shown.
3. Cut Monsters. Using Mini Monsters cartridge and black cardstock, select Phrase feature and cut one 2 ¼" . Repeat cut using light purple cardstock and Phrase Shadow feature. Using dark purple cardstock, select Phrase feature, press Shift, and cut one 2 ¼" . Layer together. Adhere to board as shown using foam squares.
4. Cut first treat bag. Using green patterned cardstock, cut one 5 ½" . Repeat cut using green cardstock and Layer 1 feature. Repeat cut using white cardstock and Layer 2 feature. Using light purple cardstock, select Layer 1 feature, press Shift, and cut one 5 ½" . Repeat cut using black cardstock and Layer 2 feature. Assemble bag. Tie ribbon through holes for handle.
5. Cut second treat bag. Using light purple cardstock, cut one 5 ½" . Repeat cut using dark purple cardstock and Layer 1 feature. Repeat cut using white cardstock and Layer 2 feature. Using black patterned cardstock, select Layer 1 feature, press Shift, and cut one 5 ½" . Repeat cut using black cardstock and Layer 2 feature. Cut off handle. Punch holes in sides. Assemble bag. Tie ribbon through holes for handle.
6. Cut third treat bag. Using orange patterned cardstock, cut one 5 ½" . Repeat cut using light purple cardstock and Layer 1 feature. Repeat cut using white cardstock and Layer 2 feature. Using dark purple cardstock, select Layer 1 feature, press Shift, and cut one 5 ½" . Repeat cut using black cardstock and Layer 2 feature. Cut off handle. Cut one handle in half to make horns. Punch holes in sides. Assemble bag. Tie ribbon through holes for handle.
7. Hang completed bags on nails.

What You Will Need

1. Cricut Expression^® Personal Electronic Cutter with Plantin SchoolBook and Accent Essentials^® cartridges [290300]
2. Cricut^® Mini Monsters cartridge [2000192]
3. Cricut DesignStudio^® software [290500]

Other Supplies

1. Cardstock: orange patterned, white, black, black patterned, black glitter, light purple, dark purple, green, green patterned
2. 18" x 3 ½" x ¾" Board
3. Ribbon: ¼ yard each of three different patterns
4. Paint: purple, black
5. Paintbrush and sandpaper
6. Candle or other wax
7. 3 Horseshoe nails, hammer, hole punch, and scissors
8. Foam squares and adhesive

Wall Decor and More:

Shabby Chic Name Swag

Create a cute piece of wall décor for your daughter or granddaughter!

Design by:	Georgina Jarvie
Date:	2010-03-30 12:04:23
Category:	Home Decor
Skill level:	Intermediate
Time:	1 hour 30 minutes

Instructions

1. Cut square charms. Using George and Basic Shapes cartridge and brown cardstock, select Charm feature, press Shift, and cut enough 5 ½" that you will have one for each letter in the name, plus two. Using a variety of pink patterned cardstock, press Shift and cut the same number of 4 ½" . Layer together using foam squares.
2. Cut butterfly. Using Wall Décor and More cartridge and pink cardstock, cut one 3" . Repeat cut using pink patterned cardstock. Using brown cardstock, press Shift and cut two 3" . Cut out one brown body and discard wings. Layer butterfly together as shown, adhering only body sections together. Fold up pink and pink patterned wings for dimension. Adhere to charm as shown using foam squares.
3. Cut dancer. Using brown cardstock, cut one 3 ½" . Adhere to charm as shown using foam squares.
4. Cut name. Using pink cardstock, select Monogram feature and cut 3" letters to spell name. Using brown cardstock, select Monogram feature, press Shift, and cut 3" letters to spell name. Layer together. Adhere to charms as shown using foam squares. Embellish with rhinestones.
5. Loop ribbon through charms, alternating colors. Adhere ribbons to tulle using glue gun. Glue buttons over ribbon, alternating colors. Tie loop in ends of tulle. Adhere craft flowers over knots using glue gun.

What You Will Need

1. Cricut^® Personal Electronic Cutter with George and Basic Shapes^® cartridge [290001]
2. Cricut^® Wall Décor and More cartridge [2000270]

Other Supplies

1. Cardstock: brown, pink, various pink patterned
2. Ribbon: 1 yard brown, 1 yard pink, pink tulle
3. Buttons: pink, brown
4. Rhinestones: pink
5. Two 1 ½" craft flowers
6. Scissors
7. Glue gun
8. Foam squares and adhesive

Freshly Picked:

Flower Card

This cute flower card is a great for almost any occasion!

Design by:	Miranda Urry
Date:	2010-05-19 16:35:53
Category:	Paper Crafting
Skill level:	Easy
Time:	30 minutes

Instructions

1. Cut one 12" x 8 ½" block of light purple cardstock. Fold in half to create card base. Cut one 5 ¾" x 8" block of floral patterned paper. Adhere to card front using foam dots. Cut one 5" x 7 ¾" block of cream cardstock. Adhere to card front using foam dots.
2. Cut flower. Using Freshly Picked cartridge and green cardstock, cut one 7" . Repeat cut using light pink cardstock and Layers feature. Using orange patterned paper, press Shift and cut one 7" . Repeat cut using dark purple cardstock and Layers feature. Layer together.
3. Tie ribbon around pot as shown. Adhere flower to card as shown using foam dots.

What You Will Need

1. Cricut Expression^® Personal Electronic Cutter with Plantin SchoolBook and Accent Essentials^® cartridges [290300]
2. Cricut^® Freshly Picked cartridge [2000313]

Other Supplies

1. Cardstock: light purple, dark purple, green, light pink, cream
2. Patterned paper: floral, orange
3. Ribbon: 4" pink sheer
4. Paper trimmer
5. Foam dots
6. Adhesive

Aren't those projects just too cute? These new cartridges have oh so many possibilities!




Happy crafting!