Create a Cheerleader Mini Album

Hi and welcome to the GlueArts and Want2Scrap Spring into Summer Blog Hop!

I'm tickled to be apart of the hop!

As many of you may know I tend to work behind the scenes at GlueArts coordinating their Social Media, blog and design team. And while I have always been crafting however I did take time off from my scrapbooking and such.

I've felt such a great push to get back into things and this fun album from Want2Scrap was a fun way to kick things off! When I saw their adorable megaphone chipboard album, I knew just what I wanted to do with it. Turn it into a special keepsake that I am giving to my daughter next month for her birthday. It's just enough for a fun reminder for her of highlights from the hockey cheer season. From their homecoming parade, to their State Competition, (that they won) to their final cheer banquet of the season.

Hockey Cheer Chipboard Album
Glue Girl: Julia Sandvoss

Supplies:
GlueArts Glue Glider PRO+ Perma Tac
Extreme Adhesive Squares
U Cut It Foam
Raisen's
Want2Scrap Megaphone Chipboard Album
Want2Scrap Baby Bling and Pearl Bling
Authentique papers, diecuts and stickers
EK Success Border Punches
Sassafrass Lass Button Flowers & Alphabet Stickers
My Little Shoebox Alphabet Stickers
Core'dinations Cardstock
Colorbox Chalk Inks
Making Memories Butterflies
Maya Road Ribbon Tulle & Pins
Wool Felt
Pink Paislee Alphabet Stickers & Brad

Instructions & Tips:

1) When making an album such as this...I find it works best to have your supplies gathered before starting. I wanted a cohesive look throughout staying with the same colors, similar embellishments and papers. I set about first...printing my photos. Given the smaller size of the album I knew smaller photos would be the best way to go. I printed photos in 4 by 6, 3 by 5 and wallet size.

2) Once I had my photos I then set about gathering everything I needed. Papers, diecuts, stickers, alphabet stickers, ink, punches, felt...all items that I thought would work well, matching the color scheme and also that I had enough of for several pages if I wanted it to carry over.

3) I then set about tracing the papers out and cutting them to fit the unique album shape. I adhered all the papers to the album using the Glue Glider PRO+ Perma Tac cartridge. Then I inked and went to town adding my photos, punched border strips, ribbons, stickers, flowers, buttons...you name it..I probably added it.

4) To finish I tucked a cute "roll call" card into the final photo. My daughter can add all her friends names and such to it for memory sake and tuck it behind the last photo. Last for a fun idea I sewed glittery pom poms that I picked up at Hobby Lobby onto the ends of the ribbon. I then tied them onto the rings and now it makes a perfect finishing touch for a spunky cheerleader album!

5) This entire album is kid friendly too! Just pick up some items and photos and hand off to your cutie! I bet they would enjoy making their own too!

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to visit the GlueArts blog to post a comment to enter to win this week's Adhesive Giveaway! I can't say enough good things about the PRO+ and it's smooth gliding action, plus I love the U Cut It Foam...zero waster!! And I truly could not survive without the Adhesive Squares! Don't forget you can shop online at GlueArts.com

Here's where you can find all of today's projects and inspiration!

Allie Gower
Dana Gustafson
Jan Hennings 
Keri Lee Sereika
Julia Sandvoss 

Easter Candy Treats For Sale

Once again we're back with Easter candies for sale for the holiday (and just in time!) Let's just say a kitchen remodel just threw us off track a bit for this year!

We have the same fun shapes, plus several new ones.

Shaped Easter Bunny Shaped Suckers $1.50 apiece

Again...these are not a traditional sucker but are handmade, shaped candies! Your choice of chocolate of white. Then we wrap them in an individual bag and tie them off with a sweet ribbon! Perfect for Easter and ready for gift giving!!!

Shaped Easter Candy Suckers $1.50 apiece

Again...these are not a traditional sucker but are handmade, shaped candies! Bunnies, chicks, flowers can be selected. Then we wrap them in an individual bag and tie them off with a sweet ribbon! Perfect for Easter and ready for gift giving!!! Just select the shape and we'll pick a cute one out for you! Or let us pick!

Easter Egg Candy Suckers  or Flowers $1.75 for two

These are a little smaller..perfect for little ones who don't need a the larger size as believe us...these are very yummy and will definitely fulfill your craving for something sweet. Just pick flowers or eggs, how many and then we wrap them in and tie them off with a sweet ribbon!

If you have any questions or would care to order, please email at buzybunny@gmail.com!

Happy Easter!

Spring Crafts on Show Me St.Louis

Hi all!

Hope you enjoy (or enjoyed) the show today! I try to bring on a bit or this and that to give a wide variety of ideas for you to work from.

Here's a few of the items I featured today.. 

Spring Flower and Bunny Pendants

Supplies:

Epiphany Crafts Round 25 Studio Shape Tool, Bubble Caps
Epiphany Crafts Scallop Charm Settings (available online and in store at Archiver's, Jo Ann's and Hobby Lobby!)
We R Memory Keepers Paper Collection
Chains (from Hobby Lobby)
GlueArts Adhesive Squares (www.gluearts.com)

These are as easy as 1,2 and yes...3..

1. Select your design...line up you Epiphany Crafts Tool...place a Bubble Cap inside.
2. Punch out design
3. Using GlueArts Adhesive Squares adhere to Charm Settings..

seriously...1,2,3....  and here's a link to a fun place online to download some more images!

Egg Jar

Supplies:

Amazing glass jar (I love to go to Home Goods for mine!)
Eggs (from Michael's Craft Stores)
Moss (also Michael's Craft Stores)
Bunny (up to you if it's chocolate, wood etc)

Spring Totes (I love these as they're perfect to use for the egg hunt...and then all the days after!)

Supplies:
GlueArts Adhesive Squares (www.gluearts.com)
Canvas Totes (Hobby Lobby)
Martha Stewart Paints from Plaid
Martha Stewart Templates and Burshes
Beads
Wood Felt
Sizzix die cut machine and various flower dies (www.sizzix.com)
Handbegh Felts Felted Wool Ball (handbehgfelts.com)
Epiphany Crafts Felt Flower (www.epiphanycrafts.com)
Maya Road Tulle Ribbon

Large Pink Flower:

1) Use the GlueArts Adhesive Squares to adhere the beads forming the stem to the bag.

2) Next paint on leaves and grass using the Martha Stewart All Purpose Paints and brushes. I outlined the leaves by hand-stitching. This step can be omitted for kids.

  

3) Use the Sizzix Big Shot to cut the felt flowers from a variety of colors of felt. (Wool felt is easier to work with if you can find that. You can hand cut the shape as well) Apply Glue Arts Fabric Bond to the backside of your felt. Iron onto the canvas bag to heat the adhesive and bond onto the bag.  

Tip: to make this child friendly…use the Extreme Adhesive Squares in the full size and apply the squares to the backside of the felt and then adhere to the bag. The Extreme Squares are designed to adhere to fabric, canvas and more!

4) The bottom flowers are hand-painted on the tips and then felt flowers layered over the top with a felt ball to finish it off and give dimension. Each flower was adhered using several Adhesive Squares.  

Tip: These can also be sewn with a sewing machine or hand-stitched as well.

5) Adhere butterfly bead with Extreme Adhesive Squares.

6) Tie a ribbon around the handle. Use the Micro Extreme Adhesive Squares to hold the ribbon tails in place on the bag.

Tip: If you do not have access to a diecut machine hand cut your shapes. Also this bag would be fun to personalize with a child’s name, Grandparents, special teacher! And best…this bag took just minutes to make and will be a favorite for years to come.

The ever so sweet Easter Top and Hair Clip provided by Bella Due! Visit their online store to see everything they carry or stop by the store "I Am What I Am" on main street in St. Charles to see items in person!

Other little items...the stretchy headbands were purchased at Hobby Lobby...flower info can be found here. Little picture frame from the dollar bin at Michael's. Wreath info...just page down a bit and you'll see it there.


Thanks for all your support! 

Spring Wreath to Brighten Your Door!

Well my idea to blog more frequently has not been completely untrue...while I blog less for myself...I blog more for two companies.lol

So mine sadly is still a bit behind. This week I'm gearing up for Show Me St.Louis and that means spring and Easter craft ideas!

This is my most recent craft featured in the St.Louis Post Dispatch. I love it because not only does it brighten up my door..it's kid friendly!

A spring wreath is kid-friendly and makes for an easy craft everyone can help with.

Spring is in the air, and that means time to brighten up your home with new décor. With Easter on the horizon, it's the perfect time to use all the beautiful crafts and goods you can find in your local craft store to help push those winter blahs right out the door.

One of the best ways to capture that feeling is to welcome those to your home with a spring wreath. And even better, it's kid-friendly and makes for an easy craft everyone can help with.

SUPPLIES NEEDED

• Styrofoam wreath

• Loops & Thread "Soft Fern" yarn (Michael's stores)

• Sizzix flower and leaf dies (sizzix.com)

• Pebbles in My Pocket paper flowers

• Sassafrass Lass metal flower

• Glue Arts Extreme adhesive squares (gluearts.com)

• K & Co. dimensional butterfly stickers

• Handbehg Felts wool balls (handbehgfelts.com)

• May Arts ribbon (mayarts.com)

• Wool felt, fabric, buttons

Step 1 • Wrap the wreath with yarn, covering the entire wreath. Use a straight pin or adhesive square to adhere yarn on backside of wreath.

Step 2 • Select your dies and felt colors. Handcut or diecut your flower shapes. I used sizes ranging from 3 3/4 inches to 4 3/4 inches. Kids can choose to use papers and punches instead of felt and dies.

Step 3 • Build the flowers. I used three to four flowers in various sizes. I simply layered the flowers, changing them around until I liked the color combinations. Once you settle on how you like them, adhere them together using GlueArts Extreme adhesive squares.

Step 4 • Adhere the flowers to the wreath using adhesive squares. I selected a few flower stickers, added some butterfly stickers and a chipboard 'spring" sticker and then finished off the tops of the flowers with the fun felted wool balls for added dimension.  

Step 5 • After you've added the flowers you can personalize the wreath or just leave it as is. Consider adding a banner that says "welcome spring" or an initial for your last name. I added a beautiful ribbon.

Read more: http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/home-and-garden/home/spring-wreath-offers-visitors-a-happy-welcome/article_2a350b8d-d4a4-59ad-abb6-1f4c8cdeb18c.html#ixzz1qW54vuCM

Show Me St.Louis Christmas Crafts!!

Hard to believe that it's time for the holiday crafts for Show Me St.Louis!

I'd like to give a special thank you to my generous sponsor...HandBEHG Felts! Tami is not only a generous sponsor...she is one talented gal herself!

I would encourage you to visit her website, sign up to receive her emails and then go shop shop shop! The felted balls are so fun to work with and I've only touched on the very tip top of what you can do with them!

Christmas NOEL Shadowbox

Designer: Julia Sandvoss

www.thecraftmom.blogspot.com

Supplies:

GlueArts Glue Glider PRO+ PermaTac  Adhesive

GlueArts Extreme Adhesive Squares

GlueArts U Cut It Foam (www.gluearts.com)

HandBEGH Felted Balls Size 1.5cm and 2cm assorted (www.handbeghfelts.com)

Cricut Expression2  Diecut Machine and Alphabet Essentials Cartridges

Crate Paper Peppermint Papers, Stickers & Chipboard

The Twinery Baker’s Twines

Black Shadowbox

Colorbox Inks

May Arts Ribbons

Instructions:

1) Select the papers or felt colors you would to use for the letters. Hand cut or use a diecut machine, such as the Cricut Expression 2, to cut the letters. These letters were cut between 5 and 7 inches in size. Some other suggested word choices…Wish, Cheer, Love, JOY, Peace, Family…just adjust the letter size to fit inside the shadowbox.  

2) Next adhere the letters using the Glue Glider Pro to the background of the shadowbox. Cut out pieces of U Cut It Foam and adhere to the backside of the inked chipboard ornaments. Attach the end of the twine to the foam before adhering to back of frame.  Be sure to select various ornaments or embellishments  for the depending on the word you chose. Remember embellishments work best in odd numbers.

3) Select your colors of HandBEGH (www.handbeghfelts.com) felted balls and place those randomly into the bottom of the shadowbox. Adjust them to sit how you prefer with the word background. Then close up the box.

4) Next add a bit of holiday ribbon to the right corner and finish off with a beautiful layered sticker.

 Tip…this craft was made to coordinate with my holiday décor…you can alter the look just by changing the color scheme, frame color and more. You can make this type of wall art for any theme too, occasion and size…well almost any size! 

Burlap & Sparkle Mesh Trees

Designer: Julia Sandvoss

Supplies:

GlueArts Extreme Adhesive Squares

GlueArts Hot Glue Gun (www.gluearts.com)

HandBEGH Felts Felted Balls 1.5cm and 2cm assorted colors (www.handbeghfelts.com)  

Silver Beads

Silver Pins

Burlap

The Twinery's Bakers Twines

Paper Mache Cone Tree

Mesh Tree (found at Marshall's)

Instructions for Mesh Sparkle Tree:

This one is so easy..it's almost silly! Simply adhere felt balls onto tree using GlueArts Extreme Adhesive Squares. Then pin beads right onto balls....it's THAT quick, simple and yet absolutely beautiful when done!

Instructions for Burlap Tree:

1) Wrap burlap around cone tree. Trim off any extra fabric. Hot glue onto paper mache base...tuck bottom fabric into base of cone and secure with hot glue.

2) Next using HandBEHG felted balls in 1cm and 1.5 cm... string onto baker's twine. String them in various sizes and colors (or in specific colors as HandBEHG felts offers just about every color of the rainbow!!)

3) Next wrap baker's twine around tree (without balls) for added color. Then add strung garland around tree. Secure the ends with a touch of hot glue. 

Consider a trio of trees as everything looks best in groups of 3! Make different sizes...cover an entire tree with the HandBEGH felt balls...all one color or multiple colors...have fun!!

  

Please check back in tomorrow for more of today's crafts featured on KSDK's Show Me St.Louis!!

Merry Christmas!! (and happy crafting from the Craft Mom!)

Rolled Paper Christmas Tree Canvas

Rolled Paper Christmas Tree Canvas

Designer: Julia Sandvoss

Supplies:

Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro+ Perma Tac, 3d Combo Pac, 

GlueArts Extreme Adhesive Squares and Micro Adhesive Squares

Authentique “Wonder” Paper, Diecut & Sticker Collection

Colorbox Chalk Inks: Warm Red, Creamy Brown, Teal and Moss Green

Canvas 10 by 14 (Hobby Lobby)

Core-dinations Cardstock

Ranger Stickles

Maya Road Mists Spray & Pins

Epiphany Crafts Studio Shape Star Tool & Star Bubble Caps

Making Memories Assorted Holiday Embellishments

Tree Instructions:

1) Begin by choosing a variety of patterned papers and solid cardstock colors. You can mix and match brands however to try to stay within the same color families for the best look. Cut strips of paper approximately 1 1/2 inches wide by 12 inches long.  Use a pencil or dowel to help roll the papers.

Begin rolling the papers and secure with a strip of either GlueArts Perma Tac adhesive or use Extreme Adhesive Squares. Continue to roll about 16 to 18 papers in a variety of prints and solids.

2) Next  ink the rolled papers to give a finished look to the edges. Then lay out the rolled papers and decide which print and solids you like in which order. Once you have laid them out as you like…it’s time to start working on the canvas.  

3) Place the rolled papers onto the canvas allowing a space at the bottom for a trunk. Once you’ve laid them out…it’s time to trim the papers making each one just a bit shorter as you work your way to the tip top of the tree. Keep in mind, you can use some of the rolled pieces you’ve cut off for the top pieces of the tree. Or…hold onto your scraps and make a small tree shaped ornament later!

4) Once the entire tree has been laid out and cut to size…it’s time to adhere to the canvas using the GlueArts Extreme Adhesives Squares. Apply a square or two to the backside of the papers and press down onto the canvas working your way to the top of the tree.

5) Next it’s time to decorate the tree with diecuts, felt embellishments, stickers and more! Use the GlueArts U Cut It Foam to add dimension and depth to the embellishments so they lift off the tree just a bit. Have fun with this step…this is where it really comes together.

6) Add a hand cut trunk and decorative edge cut from one of the papers for the trunk of the tree. Add a few sprays of the Maya Road Mists to canvas for a light color. Finish off with Epiphany Crafts Stars with Bubble Caps tops for a shiny addition.

Enjoy!!

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