Elf Shoe Wood Block

Elf Shoe Wood Block
Created by OMC Designer Jill

Supplies Used: 
Making Memories : Glitter Stripe Twinkle Paper
Doodlebug : Polka Dot Paper
Stickles Glitter Glue : Lime Green, Christmas Red
Tim Holtz : Distress Ink Pad - Vintage Photo
Martha Stewart : Acrylic Craft Paint - Habanero
Red Craft Wire
Mod Podge
Foam Brush

Instructions:
1. Trace the shape of the shoe onto the Doodlebug paper. Cut out.
2. Trace the heel of the shoe and the cuff of the shoe with the glitter stripe paper. Cut out.
3. Hand draw a scalloped edge on the heel and the cuff and cut out.
4. Ink the edges of the heel and the cuff.
5. Paint the edges and back of the shoe with Martha Stewart Habanero paint. Let dry.
6. Glue the shoe paper onto the wood with Mod Podge. Press firmly to make sure all edges are down.
7. Glue the heel and cuff onto the wood with Mod Podge.
8. Ink the edges of the show with the Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink. 
 9. Add extra Stickles to the stripes and add Stickles dots to the dots on the Doodlebug paper. Let dry.
 
10. Drill a small hole into the tip of the show and twist the red craft wire through. Add a jingle bell and bend the wire over to make the bell hang in the air.
11. Display!

Happy crafting!

Snow Day Wood Blocks

Snow Day Wood Blocks
Created by OMC Designer Jill

Supplies Used:
Adams and Co. blocks
Embellishing tag from BoBunny Snow Day Paper
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad: Vintage Photo and Faded Denim
Stickles Glitter Glue: Diamond
Mod Podge
Foam Paint Brush

Instructions:
1. Cut out the tag that says “There's No Day Like A Snow Day”.
2. Ink the edges with Tim Holtz Distress Ink.
3. Glue the tag onto the block with Mod Podge 
4. Use the Diamond Stickles on the snowflakes to make them pop. Let dry.
5. Ink the edges of your photos, and adhere to the other blocks. Add cute embellishments!
6. Display!
 
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!

Autumn Wood Blocks Display

Autumn Wood Blocks Display
Created by OMC Designer Jill

Supplies Used:
Adams and Co. : 8 Piece Block Set
BoBunny : Apple Cider Collection Paper
OMC : Brown Vinyl
Stickles Glitter Glue : Lime Green, Cinnamon, Paprika
Mod Podge
Tim Holtz : Distress Ink Pad - Vintage Photo
Inksenntials Blending Foam Tool
 
Instructions:
1. Measure your paper slightly smaller than the length and width of your block. Cut out a piece of paper for each block.
2. Ink the edges of each paper with the distress ink and the foam blending tool.
3. Very carefully apply Mod Podge onto the block where the paper will go. Try hard not to go over the edge. On this project I wanted to keep the muted look of the block and not apply Mod Podge over the entire front of the paper. Depending on the look you want you could cover the paper with a coat of Mod Podge.
4. Apply your paper and press down firmly. Let dry
5. Cut out the letters you want using a font of your choice. I cut my letters out so that they would fill the space of the block.
6. Apply the letters to each block.
7. Find a small pattern in your paper and apply the Stickles to enhance and bring out the pattern in the paper. Let dry!
8. Now display!

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!

EEK Wood Blocks

EEK Wood Blocks
Created by OMC Designer Jill

Supplies Used:

Adams and Co. : Wood Block Set
Tim Holtz : Mini Halloween 3 Stamp Set
Versamark : Dazzle Frost Ink Pad
American Crafts : Zing Embossing Powder - Silver
Ranger Ink : Stickles Dry Fine Glitter - Paprika, Black
Vinyl Lettering
Stickles Gliitter Glue : Purple, Lime Green, Black, RedEKSuccess : EK Tools - Tarantula Spider Large Punch

Instructions:
1. Using the Versamark ink pad and the Tim Holtz stamp, stamp on the corners of the block with the spider web and apply the embossing powder. Tap off the excess and emboss using a heat gun. I carefully removed any excess embossing powder with a tiny paint brush in places it should not be!
2. Cut out vinyl lettering the size and font you want to use. Pull out the letters and use the negative vinyl as a stencil! I applied the stencil with transfer tape as it was much easier than trying to apply it without it.
3. Press down firmly on the vinyl to make sure all edges are secure.
4. Paint a coat of Mod Podge over the vinyl and onto the cut out part of the letter. Be very careful not to coat over the sides at all, as you will be dumping glitter onto this and you don’t want to glitter on the sides.
5. Pour glitter on top of your block and press down into the Mod Podge. Let dry!
6. Once dry, carefully lift up your stencil and the glittered letter should be there!
7. Use the Stickles around the edge of each letter to add dimension.
8. Coat the front of the blocks with a matte clear coat to secure the glitter.
9. Punch out a few tarantula shapes, Use the black Stickles on their legs and backs and sprinkle some black dry fine glitter onto them. Use the red Stickles on the fangs. Let dry.
10. Display!

Happy crafting!