A LOVEly Surprise!

Need an adorable idea for Valentine's gifts? Take a look at this cute little Metallic Heart Love Box created by OMC designer Lindsey!



SUPPLY LIST:

Bazzill Basics : Red 12"x12" Metallic Cardstock
Doodlebug : Sugar Coated Cardstock Assortment - White 
Doodlebug : Sugar Coating Glitter 
Ranger Ink : Stickles Glitter Glue - Silver
Sizzix : Bigz Pro Die - Box w/Heart Closure by E.L. Smith
Slice : Design Card - Noteworthy
Imaginisce : i-bond tool
Spray Adhesive 


INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cut the Sizzix heart box out of the Bazzill red metallic cardstock.
2. Cut two hearts about the same size of the heart on top of the box out of the Doodlebug white cardstock.  Using the i-bond tool, glue the white hearts to the center of the fold of the box.
3. Using the silver Stickles, draw dots around the red heart.


 
4. Using the white Doodlebug cardstock and the Noteworth design card, cut the word "LOVE" out in size 3.  Spray with the adhesive glue, and sprinkle with the Doodlebug glitter.
5. Glue one letter to each of the sides of the box.



If you have any questions about this project, feel free to contact Lindsey directly at lindsfill@gmail.com with the project name as your subject.  


Happy crafting!

 

Lovebug Creations Blog Hop!

Looking for a fun blog to follow? A new blog hop to participate in? Well we have one for you to check out!

Introducing...

Lovebug Creations!


The blog hop starts on February 5th (that's today!) at 8am PT and will end at 12 am PT on February 7th. The Grand Prize Winner will be announced on Monday, February 7th! Oh My Crafts is sponsoring this event, so don't miss out! You can find more information about the blog hop and the rules on Lovebug Creations blog.

http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

Happy blogging!

Love is All Around

Looking for a fun Valentine's accent for your home?  Why not make this Valentine's 7gypsies Wall Décor Plaque!




SUPPLY LIST:

Making Memories : Je t'Adore Paper Pack
7gypsies : Vintage Receipt Holder
Tim Holtz : Facets
Sizzix : Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Paper Rosette by Tim Holtz
Tim Holtz : Mini Ornates Stamp
Tim Holtz : Grungeboard Alphas - Harlequin
Jenni Bowlin : Vintage Sew On Buttons - Red
Glossy Accents
Ranger Ink : Jenni Bowlin Dye Ink Pad - Fountain Pen
Sizzix : Originals Die - Postage Stamp Frame
Prima : Canvas Buttons
Tattered Angels : Antique Keys - Black
Prima : Say It in Pearls - Swirls With Lace (Black)
Vintage Stamp
Crop-a-Dile Tool
Ribbon
 

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Use pliers to take the spring picture holders out of the wall hanging. Cut 12"x12" paper into stripes of 3 ½" x 12". If you want any part of the paper to have a stamp on it, you will need to stamp before gluing the paper in the frame. Before gluing the paper down, make marks of the holes on the frame on the paper.  Use the Crop-a-Dile tool and punch holes in the paper.
2. Cut up the Prima swirl design. Cut it into three sections and stick it on to the paper while avoiding the spring holder holes.  
3. Stamp the crown stamp on pink dot paper and glue round facet over the crown. Cut paper to fit the bubble. Glue to the center of the top left spring holder.

 

4. Cut the Sizzix rosette flower, fold into a flower, and glue the ends together.  Place glue in the center of the flower and attach the canvas button. Glue the flower in the center of the top right spring holder. 

 

5. Take the Grungeboard "L" and rub the Jenni Bowlin Dye Ink Pad over the top of the letter.  Glue the grunge letter, ribbon, and Tattered Angels vintage key to the center of the bottom left spring holder. 

 

7. Glue a red button and a vintage stamp to the bottom right spring holder.



If you have any questions about this project, please feel free to contact Lindsey directly at lindsfill@gmail.com with the project name as your subject. Thanks!


Happy crafting!

Weekend Craft: Charm Tree

This lovely charm tree speaks Valentines without overdoing the hearts! Each charm is made from double sided paper so no matter how you look at the tree; there is always an interesting view. Scraps of ribbon and paper are used to make the charms. A few embellishments for the charms and voila! You have your very own charm tree. After the holiday, change out the ribbon for a long velvet piece and use a charm as a necklace!



SUPPLY LIST:

Doodlebug Tree or any small white tree
Echopark Paper: Be Mine Collection, Coordinating Solids
Inkssentials: Inking Tool
Ranger Alcohol Ink: Pink Sherbet (Woodland Set)
Tim Holtz Ideology: Facets- 2 packages, Baubles, Chain Clips, Adornments
Paper Piercer
Adhesive: Glossy Accents, Glue Glide Pro, Permanent and Repositionable
Embossing Folder: Sizzix, Valentine #2, Damask Set
Jenni Bowlin: Stick Candy
Scissors
General Craft: Scrap Ribbon, Tissue Paper
Small Needle Nose Pliers
Embossing Machine: Big Shot or Cuttlebug



CHARMS:

1. Choose half of the facet charms to give a slight pink color to by inking with alcohol ink. (Place a few drops of ink on the felt applicator and lightly dab up/down until the desired color is achieved. Note: you may see some small bubbles or streaks – this is normal.) Set aside to dry – they dry almost instantly depending upon how much ink is used.
2. Choose a different pattern of paper for each charm. We even used some of the stickers and placed them on a scrap of paper to take care of the sticky part.
3. Trace around facet with a pencil. Trim from paper, cutting just inside of the line.
4. Using Glossy Accents, draw a line of glue around the paper backing about a 1/8” in from the outer edge. (Make sure you place the glue on the right side of the paper that you want to show through the facet.) Place facet over paper and lightly smooth around the glue. Set aside to dry for about 30 minutes.
5. When the paper is dry, use piercer to punch hole.
6. Repeat steps 2-5 for each charm.
7. If adding a bauble or adornment to any of the charms, insert a chain clip onto the bauble so it will be ready for the ribbon hanger.
8. Open a jump ring and thread through the facet and bauble; close with pliers.
9. Cut a 9 ½” piece of ribbon and thread through charm; place on tree.



BASE:

1. Cut 4 squares of dark gray solid coordinating paper 4 ¾ x 4 ¾”, set aside
2. Cut 4 squares of dark pink solid coordinating paper 4 ¼ x 4 ¼”.
3. Center the pink square in between the damask embossing folder and emboss. Repeat with all squares. Using permanent adhesive, adhere the pink square to the dark gray squares.
4. Next, place repositionable adhesive on the backside of the gray square and attach to base of tree. (By using repositionable adhesive, you can easily remove squares and decorate the tree for another holiday.)

TOP:

1. Cut 2 squares 2 x 3” of dark pink paper.
2. Insert one piece of paper into heart embossing folder and emboss. Flip over embossing folder and insert second sheet of paper and emboss. (By flipping over the embossing folder you will be able to put the hearts together and have them fit properly.
3. Line up both hearts so they fit together. Trim around heart through both layers.
4. Glue the outer edges together so that a hole is left in the middle to place over tree trunk. Ink edges of heart with stamp pad.






Happy crafting!