4th of July Cones Décor

4th of July Cones Décor Created by OMC Designer Whitney



Supplies Used:
 
Petersen-Arne : Craft Pedlers Paper Mache Set Cones Tall Kraft Set of 3  
Oh My Crafts : My Color Acrylic Paint - Bright White and Admiral 
Doodlebug : Sugar Coating Glitter 
Silver Craft Wire
Use any of these Cricut Cartridges to cut stars: A Child’s Year, Accent Essentials, Ashlyn’s Alphabet, Celebrations, Doodlecharms, Doodletype, Sesame Street Font, Simply Street, Pagoda, Hannah Montana, Home Décor, Indie Art, or Makin the Grade. 
Bazzill Basics : 12”x12” Cardstock : Kisses (red), White, Admiral (blue), and Classic Yellow


Instructions:

1. Paint the cones with 2-3 coats of red, white, or blue paint.
2. Glitter the cones.
     a. If using glitter, apply mod podge or spray adhesive and then sprinkle on glitter.
     b. If using spray paint, take outside, spray and let dry.
3. Punch a hole at the bottom of the cone and stick one end of wire into the hole. Bend the wire to secure it inside the cone.



4. Wrap the wire around the cone so it spirals around the cone.
5. Cut stars out of red, white and blue paper with Cricut in various sizes ranging from ¾” to 5”. Embellish with Stickles, Mark Richards Metal Stickers and emboss with embossing folders.



6. Adhere stars to the wire using hot glue or Oh My Crafts: Exclusive Acid Free Craft Tape. These cones have the larger stars at the bottom of the cone and gradually gets smaller at the top.


Happy crafting!

4th of July Party Mailbox!

4th of July Party Mailbox Created by OMC Designer Whitney



Supplies Used:
 
Petersen-Arne : Craft Pedlers Paper Mache Box Mail Small Kraft 
Oh My Vinyl : Ruby Glitter Vinyl 
Cricut Cartridge : Designer’s Calendar 
Oh My Crafts : My Color Acrylic Paint - Bright White and Major Brown 
Tombow : Fastener Tabs (Velcro)

 
Instructions:

1. Paint mailbox white with brown ends. Apply 2-3 coats of paint.
2. Using Designer’s Calendar cut desired phrases at 5” with vinyl. When using the Cricut machine to cut vinyl, situate the settings with the blade depth 5 and low pressure.

TIP: If there is no shadow option available, create your own shadow by applying the cut image to the desired background color and trim around the edges leaving a ¼” border.



3. Cut two ¾”x 14” strips out of 12”x24” glitter vinyl.
4. Attach fastener tabs on both ends of each strip of vinyl and attach to the mailbox. Attach another fastener tab to the vinyl phrase and attach to the side of the mailbox.
5. Create your own flag by cutting out the flag using cardboard. Paint the flag, apply vinyl saying, and add trim around the edges.



TIP: Change out the side strips and phrase for different occasions such as an invitation holder for the 4th of July, a place to put gift cards for a Bridal Showers, a Valentine Mailbox, or a place to store Christmas Cards.


Happy crafting!

4th of July Party Invitations

4th of July Party Invitations Created by OMC Designer Whitney!



Supplies Used:

Bazzill Basics : 12”x12” Cardstock - Admiral
Echo Park : Dots & Stripes - Metropolitan Collection Kit
EKSuccess Punch : EK Tools - Dotted Scallop Edger Punch
Printed Invite
Mark Richards : Crystal Sticker Clusters - Square Black

American Crafts : Mini Brads - White

Lollipop Sticks


Instructions:

1. Make Pinwheel
     a. Cut a square out of double-sided patterned paper. This square is 3”x3”.
     b. Fold from corner to corner on both sides so you have scored lines in the shape of an X.
     c. Punch around the borders.
     d. Cut along the scored lines about ¾ the way in toward the center.
     e. Fold every other end toward the center.
     f. Attach the folded ends in the center with a brad.
     g. Attach to a 3” Lollipop Stick.



2. Adhere pinwheel to left side of Bazzill Cardstock.
3. Adhere the invite information to the right side of the Bazzill Cardstock, trim around the cardstock, and add Crystal Stickers where desired.




Happy crafting!

Father's Day Contest!

Who has the best dad in the world? :)

For this contest we want to see pictures of you and your dad! Send an email to contest@ohmycrafts.com with a picture of you and your dad along with a comment on why you think your dad is the best dad ever! Three lucky winners will be chosen and announced on Monday to win some awesome goodie bags from OMC!


Happy crafting!