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Friday, December 3, 2021

Girls Ribbon Jewelry with Gwen Studios

 Hi Everyone!

I had to create a couple more things with the beautiful ribbon and patches that I received from Gwen Studios.  I also tried out their Snap Setting Tool, which was super easy to learn to use.


Here's what you get in the Snap Setting Tool box:

This photo is from the Walmart site, where it is priced at $20.97.  It comes with snaps of different colors and shapes as well as different dies to fit the snaps.

I created a Unicorn Necklace and a Ribbon Bracelet:


They were so quick and easy to make.  Now, that I made one, I know I'll need more for the other little girls in my family. Or, we can have a craft party, because these are easy enough for the kids to do.

To make the unicorn necklace, I backed the unicorn patch with stiff felt using glue.  Since the felt is synthetic, I didn't want to use an iron.  Then, I glued two lengths of grosgrain ribbon to the back.  I applied the snaps to the ends of the ribbon, which I turned under to finish it.  The Snap Setting Tool is very easy to use and can be used with both plastic and metal snaps.

For the bracelet, I used a wider pink grosgrain ribbon under the polka dot ribbon.  I used heart-shaped plastic snaps for the fasteners.  I started with 9" of each ribbon and turned each end under 1".  It fits a 6 1/2" wrist. 


Here are all the links for the ribbons and patches from Gwen Studios


Sequin Rainbow Patch

Fox Patch

Star Patch

Unicorn Patch

Mermaid Patch

Solid and Polka Dot Ribbon Assortment

For more projects with these great patches and ribbon, go to the Designers Craft Connection blog.  




Monday, November 29, 2021

Rainbow Suncatcher for Gwen Studios

 Hi everyone!

Gwen Studios not only has some of the cutest ribbons available as you've seen from my past posts, it has spectacular patches.

Here's what I received for this month's designing:


With these, I created a sparkling rainbow suncatcher:


The colors are so bright and cheerful.  I love the polka dots!


To make my suncatcher, I cut 7" pieces of ribbons in rainbow colors and arranged them on the back of one of the rainbows overlapping the edges slightly.


This is the back of the polka dot ribbon.  I glued the ribbon on to hold it in place.  You can also carefully iron-on the ends of the ribbon.  Then, I added a second rainbow patch over the top.  Since they are symmetrical, the edges match.

Before adhering the patches to each other, I inserted a loop of thin white ribbon.  Follow the instructions on the package to iron the patches together.  Then, I trimmed the ends of the ribbons diagonally.

Here's the finished Rainbow Suncatcher.


What a great addition this would make to a child's room or any sunny window!

Here's where you can find these products from Gwen Studios at WalMart:

Sequin Rainbow Patch

Fox Patch

Star Patch

Unicorn Patch

Mermaid Patch

Solid and Polka Dot Ribbon Assortment




Thursday, October 28, 2021

Faux Tin Pumpkins

 Hi!

Thanks for stopping by.  

I love the times when I can just play in my craft room and try things that I've had on my list forever.  And, when those things go together easily without a lot of frustration - even better.

Here's a quick and easy project that is still on time for Halloween or harvest decorating.

First, grab some galvanized flashing.  We recently had some painting done, so there was some extra lying around my house. Yay, free craft material!

I used a dry erase marker to draw a pumpkin on a piece of the flashing.

Since it comes in a roll, it will be curved, but you can flatten it with your hands.  I cut it out with metal snips, then pounded it with a ball peen hammer to give it some texture.

Then, I used patinas to paint the large pumpkin and metal paint to paint the smaller one. I wanted to try a couple of paints to see what I liked.  Both worked well.  I punched holes in the top and added steel wire.



This was so much fun and very quick and easy (always a plus!).  I can't wait to try some autumn leaves and then primitive Christmas trees!  Maybe a garland of tin shapes... what about a snowman?  


Happy Fall, Happy Harvest, Happy Halloween, Happy All Hallows Eve, Happy All Saints Day, Happy All Souls Day.....that should cover it for awhile!

Monday, October 25, 2021

Gift Bags with Gwen Studios

 Hi Everyone!

Today I'm decorating gift bags and boxes with Gwen Studios new holiday trims and ribbons.  I've never seen anything like the new die cut trims that they produced and I think you will be excited to see them, too.

Here's some of what I received from Gwen Studios.  Since I am on their design team, I receive a generous supply of trims and ribbons to use in my designs.

When I saw these, I immediately wanted to create a little winter scene with them.  


I started with a silver gift bag and added some blue cardstock to fit the bag.  Then, I cut pieces of the trim to create a little scene and adhered them to the bag.  I used some metallic ribbon for the road.  To finish, I add some dimensional pearl paint for snow.

Winter Scene Gift Bag

Next, I upcycled a bag from my collection.  Here it is:

Not very pretty and a bit worse for wear.  And, I didn't like the handle at all!  But, no worries - we can transform this bag!  First I replaced the ugly handles with some beautiful new emerald ribbon.  Much better!


I cut a triangular tree to fit the bag from cardstock. The height of your tree will vary depending on the bag.  Mine is about 12" high by 6" wide.  I glued trims across the tree varying the angles and colors.  Then, I trimmed the edge of the trims even with the tree and glued it to the bag along with a trunk for the tree and some gold paper to cover the bottom edge of the bag.  With a snowflake trim, I snipped individual snowflakes for a tree topper and for the background snowflakes.


Trim the Tree Gift Bag

This is a fun and easy idea that you can do in any size.  Here are the trims that I used:

So much fun and so many possibilities!

For my last idea, I decorated the lid of a white gift box.  For this box, I used a turquoise grosgrain ribbon and a coordinating snowflake trim.  I attached the ribbon first with double-sided tape, then attached the trim over it.  Since the tape would show through the die cut ribbon, I attached it only on the ends on the inside of the box.  I created an easy bow with pieces of ribbon and trim, which I wrapped with a piece of wire in the center.  Then, I wrapped a short piece of ribbon around it.  Quick and easy and so pretty!
Snowflake Trim over Grosgrain Ribbon

Look for these ribbons and trims on WalMart.com under Gwen Studios.  Here are a few links for these and more!



Die Cut Ribbons are available now at your local WalMart and at walmart.com at the following links:
1.5" Red Die Cut Christmas Ribbon, Holiday Lights, 12 Yards
620926592
1.5" Die Cut Holiday Ribbon, Cute Green Christmas Trees, 12 Yards
516501896
1.5" Die Cut Winter Holiday Ribbon, Metallic Blue Snowflake, 12 Yards
473009021
1.5" Christmas Die cut Ribbon, Silver 'Fa La La' Words, 12 Yards
911048747
1.5" Christmas Die cut Ribbon, Red 'Ho Ho Ho' Words, 12 Yards
174030677
1.5" Die Cut Christmas Ribbon, Red 'Merry' Words, 12 Yards
894114735
1.5" Die Cut Winter Holiday Ribbon, Blue Snowman, 12 Yards
515833722
1.5" Die Cut Christmas Ribbon, Metallic Gold Reindeer, 12 Yards
368062383
1.5" Die Cut Holiday Ribbon, Traditional Green Christmas Trees, 12 Yards
325982460
1.5" Die Cut Cute Christmas Ribbon, Red Christmas Car, 12 Yards
354380797
1.5" Die Cut Cute Christmas Ribbon, Brown Gingerbread Man, 12 Yards
986089866
1.5" Die Cut Winter Holiday Ribbon, Navy Blue Snowflake, 12 Yards
573757228
1.5" Die Cut Holiday Ribbon, Metallic Silver Snowflakes, 12 Yards
Die Cut Winter Holiday Ribbon, Metallic Blue Snowflakes, 7/8" x 3 Yards
284835276
Die Cut Winter Holiday Ribbon, Navy Blue Snowflakes, 7/8" x 3 Yards
545655548
Die Cut Winter Holiday Ribbon, Silver Snowflakes, 7/8" x 3 Yards
423853873
Die Cut Christmas Ribbon, Red Holiday Lights, 7/8" x 3 Yards
235333178
Die Cut Holiday Ribbon, Cute Green Christmas Trees, 7/8" x 3 Yards
314244618
Silver Die Cut Christmas Ribbon, 'Fa La La' Words, 7/8" x 3 Yards
916081493
Red Die Cut Christmas Ribbon, 'Ho Ho Ho' Words, 7/8" x 3 Yards
189780053
Red Die Cut Christmas Ribbon, 'Merry' Words, 7/8" x 3 Yards
600422835
Metallic Gold Reindeer Die Cut Christmas Ribbon, 7/8" x 3 Yards
105639471
Die Cut Holiday Ribbon, Green Christmas Trees, 7/8" x 3 Yards
997963469
Red Die Cut Christmas Ribbon, Christmas Car, 7/8" x 3 Yards
466155057
Die Cut Christmas Ribbon, Brown Gingerbread Man, 7/8" x 3 Yards
520889865
Die Cut Winter Holiday Ribbon, Blue Snowman, 7/8" x 3 Yards



Stop by the Designer Crafts Connection blog for more holiday ideas using Gwen Studios.



Monday, October 11, 2021

Farmhouse Ornaments and Santa's Mailbox

 Hi everyone!

Thanks for stopping by!  You know it's less than 100 days to Christmas, so time for some stitching!  Here's some projects to get you started:

These are Farmhouse Charm Ornaments that I designed for Herrschners.


And, here's a cute mailbox to in which to put your letters for Santa!


You can find both of these kits on the Herrschners website under plastic canvas.

You can also find some of my designs for Herrschners on Walmart.com.  Here are the Farmhouse Charm Ornaments.

And, my Peppermint Train Set is there also.


Happy Stitching!


Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Wedding Accessories for Gwen Studios

 Hi Everyone!

I'm excited to announce that I have joined the Gwen Studios Design Team.  Now, you'll see new designs with Gwen Studios here on a regular basis.  This month we're all designing wedding items, so you'll find wearables, table decorations, albums, jewelry and other items suitable for a wedding on the blog hop.

For my designing, I received lovely coordinated fabrics, ribbons and trims.  I have always loved the combination of plum and pink.  It has a lovely old-fashioned look.

You can create accessories for your entire bridal party with these fabrics, ribbons and trims.  I have a few ideas for you here, and my fellow designers will have many more ideas to share on the blog hop.

First, I'm going to create a fascinator that would be suitable for a bridesmaid or the flower girl. To begin, I'm wrapping a headband with the 3/8" ribbon from the satin ribbon pack. 


Cut a small piece of ribbon to cover the ends of the headband to start.

Then, wrap the ribbon around the headband adding glue on the inside of the headband as you go.  Adding glue to the inside keeps any glue seepage from showing.  Finish by gluing the ends and trimming the ribbon.  I used about 6 feet of the ribbon.

To make the flower for the headband, cut teardrop shapes from the 1 1/2" ribbon.  These do not have to be perfect.  If you have a punch, you can use that, but freehand makes a more natural petal.

After you cut out your petals, use a candle flame to seal the edges.  Hold them carefully with tweezers and pass the edge of the petal just outside the flame.  The melted edge of the petal can be hot, so take care not to touch the edges before they have cooled.  You'll end up with very natural looking petals that curl into a cupped shape. (This should be done by an adult.)

For a base for the flower, cut a circle of stiff felt.  Then, starting on the outer edge, glue your petals around the circle.  I used hot glue for this.  Continue in for another row or more for a fuller flower.  

For the center, I used one of the fancy trims in Blush Pink.  I rolled up the trim, then flattened it and continued to add more in a twisted roll.  Tuck the end under and glue.  Since this trim is wired, you can continue to shape it.

Here is the finished flower:

I used the same method to create another flower for a wrist corsage.  For the wrist corsage, wrap an aluminum cuff with ribbon.  For both the fascinator and the cuff, make a tulle nest for the flower and glue it over the cuff or headband.  Glue the flower into the center of the tulle.


And, here's the cuff on my wrist.


These ribbons and trims are perfect to add bits of glam to every part of the bridal party's wardrobe.  

Here's an easy shoe clip.  Cut 7" of the 1/12" ribbon.  Overlap ends 1/2" and glue into a circle. I used Beacon's Felt Glue. Center overlap at the back. Let dry and wrap with a piece of trim and glue.  I used the blush pink ribbon with a rhinestone edging.  Glue onto a shoe clip finding or a clip-on earring finding.  Create a hair bow with a longer piece of ribbon (9") using the same process.  

And, for one more easy addition to the wedding attire, decorate a pair of gloves.  It's so easy to do and adds a finishing touch to your wardrobe. These gloves were purchased at JoAnn's and were white satin.  I dyed them with some Rit(R) Mauve dye and glued the same trim to the edge of the gloves.


Here's the entire set:


To find these items go to Walmart.com.  
For the Plum Satin Ribbon: www.walmart.com/ip/931106493

Follow our blog hop on the Designer Crafts Connection blog.




Friday, September 17, 2021

Harvest Truck Wall Hanging

 Hi Everyone!

Are you in the harvest decorating mode?  Here's a cute plastic canvas pickup truck that will fit the bill!

Harvest Truck Wall Hanging

This a design I did for Herrschners, so you can find it on their website: herrschners.com in the Plastic Canvas section.

I wish I had time to stitch it myself!  I just love the corrugated metal background.  Love that country style!


Sunday, August 22, 2021

Ribbon Jewelry for Gwen Studios

 Hi Folks!

Today I'm pleased to be working again with the wonderful ribbons from Gwen Studios.  


Our challenge this time is to create either a jewelry or a home decor piece.  Jewelry, of course!

Here are the ribbons I was sent for this challenge:



I love this selection of animal and snakeskin prints.  They are perfect for late summer and into fall.  

I had some wooden bangle forms and decided to wrap them with the brown animal print and snakeskin ribbons.  It was so easy and quick!  And, I'm sure that everyone from children to seniors will want to make and wear them.  

Here are the bangles:

Ribbon-wrapped Bangles



I used a Felt Glue from Beacon to adhere the ribbon to the wooden bangle to start the wrapping.  It was perfect for this project.  You could also use a tacky glue.  

For the wider bangle (1" wide), it took the whole reel of ribbon (9 ft.).  For the narrower bangle(3/8" wide), it took about half the reel (4 1/2 ft.).

I added glue to the end of the ribbon and glued it on the inside of the bangle.  To finish, just add glue to the end of the ribbon and end on the inside of the bangle.  These are very easy and simple, but you could add a wire wrap and beads over the top of the ribbon also.

I also made a cuff with the elegant black and silver ribbon.  I used an aluminum cuff and glued a small piece of ribbon over each end to cover the edges.  I used clothespins to hold the ribbon in place while it dried.  Then, I wrapped the ribbon around the cuff as I did the bangles.

I also made some earrings using the same ribbon.  To make the ribbon bead, roll the ribbon around a bamboo skewer after adding glue to the end of the ribbon on the right side.  For these, I used 3" of ribbon.  Add glue under the end to finish and hold until it dries.  To create the earrings, string the ribbon beads on wire with other beads as shown.  Or. string them on thread or twine for even easier earrings.  You could also make a few of these easy beads and string them in a necklace.  So many possibilities!

Ribbon-wrapped cuff with ribbon bead earrings

I hope you'll try these easy designs.  It's so easy to create great jewelry with these beautiful ribbons from Gwen Studios.  Look for them at your local Wal-Mart.

Oh, they also sent along these super cute patches!  My granddaughters will love them!

Look for more wonderful ribbon designs on the Designer Crafts Connection blog.














Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Ready for S'mores?

 Hi Everyone!

This is one of my latest design sets for Herrschners and is now up on their website under the plastic canvas section.  It's a fun, lighthearted set with a wall hanging, tissue box cover and coasters.  It's one of my favorites of the year.  I had never designed anything with these cute little kawaii faces, but now I want to put them on everything!  Enjoy!

 


 


Time for S'mores Set