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Applique Barbie Bag

June 7, 2013 1 Comment

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Hey friends, I have a quick project to share with you today…a Barbie inspired bag for little girls! This Barbie bag is great for taking to the beach or a slumber party. Using Silhouette heat transfer vinyl and a drawstring bag you can make this project in under 20 minutes!

DIY Barbie Applique Tutorial

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Have I ever mentioned that we live on the same street of my mother and father in-law? We bought a house at the opposite end of the cul-de-sac as them. It’s just enough space apart but close enough so that the kids can go over if I want to clean the house without them messing it up a long the way. Kidding. Kind of. ;) Since we live so close by my daughter always wants to take toys and books over while she’s visiting. You would think she’s moving in with all the things she tries to pack! Oh and have I mentioned she loves backpacks and bags too? She has quite the collection going that she uses for her daily trips to grandma’s house.

I recently found this pink drawstring bag at Michael’s for $5. It was a little too plain so I decided to pretty it up a bit with a Barbie applique using Black Silhouette Heat Transfer material.

How to use heat transfer vinyl

I began by finding a shape in the Silhouette store that looked similar to the Barbie silhouette. You could flip the image of this shape to have a closer resemblance to the Barbie silhouette but I think it’s cute either way. Note: you normally need to flip the image in the software but I didn’t need to for this particular design. Once I adjusted the shape to the size I needed I fed the heat transfer material into the machine without a cutting mat and cut the shape out. The heat transfer material’s shiny side needs to face down.

Barbie Inspired Applique Drawstring Bag

Once the shape was cut I placed a cloth over the applique (at this point the shiny side needs to face up) and ironed for about 45 seconds. I then removed the top layer, the “shiny side.” To add a little detail to the Barbie silhouette I added hot fix stones as a ponytail holder. This was the first time I’ve used this tool and now I want to bling out everything in sight! Hmmm…do I sense a what I wore: blinged outfit edition post in the making? HA!

Barbie Inspired Applique Drawstring Bag

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Patriotic Paper Windsock {Summer Activities for Kids}

May 11, 2013 10 Comments

Summer is quickly approaching and you’ve probably started thinking of Summer activities to do with the kids. Last week I started a bucket list of ideas to keep the kids busy while they’re out of school, which I’ll share with you over the Summer. Today I’m sharing a patriotic paper windsock tutorial for kids.

Paper Windsock tutorial for kids

This tutorial is part of my friend McKenzie’s Summer Series. Click on the button below to see all of the fun projects that have been shared!

Patriotic Paper Windsock

Supplies:

Chipboard

Scrapbook paper

border punch or deco scissors

glue

ribbon

twine

*For this project I used the new Silhouette chipboard which is thin and easy to bend, you can read more about it in this paper hot air balloon tutorial.

Step one: Cut the paper and chipboard to 9 inches long (this is optional, you can make them as tall or short as you’d like). Glue the scrapbook paper onto the chipboard sheet. *Note: you could make this with cardstock alone but the chipboard makes the windsock thick and sturdy.

Silhouette chipboard sheets

Step two: create two borders using a punch or decorative scissors which will be easier for small children; glue onto the top and bottom of the windsock.

paper windsock

Step three: glue the ribbon to the inside of the windsock. Glue or staple the ends together.

paper windsock with ribbon

Step four: punch two small holes and string twine to hang the windsock.

paper windsock

I had my daughter rummage my scrap ribbon box and pick out all the patriotic ribbon she could find. She’s learning how to cut so this was a fun step for her. At first she cut a few pieces a little shorter than the others but we ended up liking the different sizes and did that for the rest of the ribbon. We’re also thinking about adding die cut stars to the windsock or maybe foam glitter stars which will make it easy for her to add herself.

patriotic paper windsock

Paper windsocks are so fun and easy to make! It’s a great activity for kids of all ages.

DIY Paper Windsock tutorial

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How to make rhinestone leather bracelets

April 23, 2013 23 Comments

After I made the Mystery Braid Bracelets my daughter asked if I could make her one. I mentioned that I had several leftover and she could pick the color she wanted. Being the girly girl that she is she asked if I could make her a pretty mystery braid bracelet. Pretty to this almost 4 year old means bright and colorful. I’ll be honest I didn’t know how bright and colorful I could make a leather bracelet, but I was up for the challenge. I took her along to the craft store and found rhinestone rivets and leather flowers cut outs. Then we went home and I figured out the easiest way to add a rhinestone rivet to leather using a scrapbook tool I already had on hand.

Rhinestone leather mystery braid bracelet

Here is a quick tutorial on how to add rhinestone rivets to leather bracelets.

Supplies:

leather bracelets

rhinestone rivets

leather flower cut outs

Crop-A-Dile tool

Leather bracelet tutorial

Step one

Figure out where you want to punch your holes on the leather bracelet, make a small marking with a pen to make sure they align correctly or are evenly spaced out. Punch your holes using the Crop-A-Dile tool. This tool has two sizes (1/8th and 3/16th inch) so use the size that best fits your rhinestone rivets.

how to add a rhinestone rivet to leather bracelets

Step two

Once your holes are punched place the rhinestone rivet through the leather flower and bracelet then snap the bottom piece of the rivet to the back of the bracelet. It’s seriously THAT easy!

how to add a rhinestone rivet to leather bracelets

For the mystery braid bracelet I used a thick leather bracelet and made the braid before adding the rhinestones.

I also have a tutorial on how to make a leather mystery braid bracelet.

Mystery braid bracelet tutorial

The mystery braid bracelet ended up being too big for her to wear but she loved the flower leather bracelet! She even asked if I could add charms to it..hmmm I think I have a creative little one on my hands. I’m looking forward to creating with her as she grows, I have a feeling she’s going to be super crafty! Maybe she’ll even have her own craft blog someday. :)

The easiest way to add rhinestone rivets to leather bracelets

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Daisy Flower Paper Clips

April 3, 2013 6 Comments

Today I have another fabric flower tutorial to share with you. It’s similar to the fabric flowers I made a few weeks ago, but this time around I used them to make paper clips. These daisy flower paper clips are perfect for your home office or for keeping your kid’s homework together.

How to make flower paper clips

As I began writing this post I realized I never finished my project with the big fabric flowers, mainly because I wasn’t a fan of the direction it was going. I may just end up turning them all into hair clips and headbands for my daughter. She already has a few and loves them! She’s a total girly girl and loves hair bows/flowers lately.

For these flower paper clips I used a small daisy petal Clover tool. You can find these at most craft stores, I found mine in the Hobby Lobby sewing department.

How to make flower paper clips

Step one

Place your fabric wrong side up on top of the Clover tool. Close the tool, making sure your fabric isn’t bunched up then cut the excess fabric off.

Step two

The tool is labeled steps 1-8 of where you need to sew with your thread and needle.

Step three

Open the tool and gather your fabric to create a petal. Using the same thread repeat steps 1-3 until you have 10 petals completed. Tie your ends together tightly.

Step four

Glue a small piece of felt to the bottom of your flower. Hot glue the tip of the paper clip to the bottom of the flower. Add a small piece of felt on top for added support. Another method is to glue the paper clip directly onto the flower and then add the felt (flower > paper clip > felt).

Step Five

Add a button or rhinestone to embellish the top of the flower.

How to make flower paper clips

I have another paper clip tutorial to share soon, it might just be my favorite!

How to make flower paper clips

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Sock Bunny (Easter Crafts for Kids)

March 26, 2013 14 Comments

With Easter less than a week away it was time for me to finish preparing the kids Easter baskets. We are keeping their baskets simple, with a few Spring break craft activities and these adorable little sock bunnies. If you’re looking for a cute and easy handmade gift to add to their Easter basket then this tutorial is just for you! This quick and easy sock bunny tutorial is the perfect last minute Easter craft that you can make for the kids or with them.

Easy sock bunny tutorial

Easter approached rather quickly this year, didn’t it? I think that’s what happens with most holidays now though. As a child you wait and wait for a holiday to come, the excitement making it feel as if it never will. But as an adult it seems as if they come right after another all too quickly. Or maybe that’s just me? But I’d like to take the week to really enjoy this holiday with the kids, its perhaps one of the most important for us. I know sock bunnies do not represent the true meaning of Easter but I do like to mix in a little bunny and egg-coloring fun into the holiday.

These little cuties were inspired by the sock bunnies on Spoonful. I actually shared those on here two years ago back when the site was called Family Fun. We are big Family Fun Magazine readers and always enjoy their creative craft ideas for kids. I’ve been receiving the magazine since my oldest was little and every month we try to make at least one craft from the magazine.

Sock Bunny Tutorial

To make sock bunnies you will need:

a small sock

felt

large pom pom

moveable eyes

ribbon

clear rubber bands

rice

Step one

Fill your sock with about a cup of rice, depending on the size of your sock. Tie clear rubber bands twice to create a head, one on the neck and one on top of the head.

sock bunny tutorial

Step two

Cut a contrasting piece of felt to create a “belly” for the bunny, glue onto sock using tacky glue or hot glue.

Step three

Glue eyes, teeth (a tiny square piece of felt cut down the middle that resemble teeth), pom pom on the back, and a nose (small rounded triangle piece of felt). Tie a bow around the sock bunny.

sock bunny tutorial

Step four

Cut the top of the sock in half to create ears on the sock bunny. Snip off the corners to make the ears slightly rounded.

sock bunnies

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Easter Carrot Treat Boxes

March 11, 2013 14 Comments

Its no secret that I’m slightly obsessed with the Target dollar spot. I have to say, they have really improved their selection over the last year. You can now find popular crafting supplies like bakers twine and treat boxes in the bins. I’ve shared several projects using items I have found for $1-3 in those Target bins. I had to share with you the latest craft project to add to the list..Easter Carrot treat boxes! Easter Crafts

This Easter craft is one of the easiest you’re going to find here because the box comes pre-cut for you, all you need to do is fold and peel off the tape covering. Its that simple!

Easter Crafts

Of course I had to put my own little embellishments on it. The packs actually come with green curling ribbon but I wasn’t a fan so I used ribbon from Hobby Lobby and a little Happy Easter tag to fancy them up a bit. For the tag I used a dollar stamp from Michaels and my favorite EK Success flourish punch. I made three loops out of ribbon and hot glued them onto the box. If you’re making these treat boxes with kids I recommend stapling the ribbon on or using tacky glue. Fill the boxes with jelly beans or whatever your favorite Easter candy is and hand them out at your next Easter gathering.

Easter Crafts

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Easter Egg Crafts: Flower Glitter Easter Eggs

March 7, 2013 28 Comments

Making Easter egg crafts with the kids is one of my favorite holiday traditions. Every year we try to create a new Easter egg project along with our normal egg dyeing routine. These pretty Flower Glitter Easter Eggs are a spinoff of our glitter polka dot Easter Eggs we made last year.

Easter Egg Crafts

The kids loved glittering eggs with glue dots last year! Since I’m really enjoying working with double-sided adhesive lately I thought I would have the kids punch out flower shapes to decorate white wooden eggs with. We found the painted wooden eggs at Hobby Lobby and they were perfect for this craft.

Creative Easte Egg Crafts

Supplies:

Wooden eggs

double-sided adhesive sheets

Martha Stewart glitter

brush

Flower Glitter Easter Eggs Tutorial:

1. Punch flower shapes out of double-sided adhesive sheets.

2. Peel backing off of the flower shapes (leave the top layer on until you’re ready to glitter).

3. Once you have all of the flowers in place remove the top layer of the adhesive and pour glitter on each shape. If you are using multiple glitter colors only glitter a few shapes at a time to avoid blending the colors.

4. Use a brush to remove the excess glitter.

This is an easy Easter egg craft that the kids will enjoy and you can use in your decor year after year. However if you simply change your mind you can easily remove the adhesive and start with a blank canvas all over again!

Creative Easter Egg Craft Ideas

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Mini Pennant Banner {Epiphany Crafts Giveaway}

February 22, 2013 18 Comments

Attending the craft & hobby association trade show in January was a lot of fun. I had the opportunity to meet new companies and see new products coming out this year. One of the things that I enjoyed the most during the show were the demos. Epiphany Crafts had a demo on their punch tools and I was happy to find that they’re very easy to use. The Epiphany Crafts pennant punch is one of my new favorite papercrafting tools! I used the pennant tool to create a mini pennant banner.

With the pennant punch there’s no need to pull out your die cutting machine when you simply need a few small shapes. Its perfect for scrapbooking, cards, tags, and making mini pennant banners.

To make the mini butterfly pennant banner I inserted the paper into the punch then placed a mini butterfly on top of the yellow chevron paper. At this point I placed the adhesive pennant epoxy shape on top of the paper, closed the lid and pressed down to punch the shape out. A little hot glue, bakers twine, and coffee stirrers completed my cupcake pennant banner.

Epiphany Crafts also makes Crafty Bands; a jewelry craft kit for kids. My daughter loves her kit, we’ve had a for a few weeks and she’s already used all of her supplies. She would ask every morning if we could make more bracelets and I would happily agree. :)

Crafty Bands is similar to the Epiphany Crafts punches, except it comes with all the supplies you need to make bracelets. There are 5 bracelets bands included with epoxy shapes and snaps.

I had to help her with a few of the steps but her favorite part was pressing down on the punch.

Epiphany Crafts is generously giving away their Pennant Shape tool & pennant bubble caps to one lucky reader! To enter use the rafflecopter widge below.

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