Terry Ricioli Designs

Tuscan Grapes Plaque by Terry Ricioli Hi Crafty Friends! As you might have guessed, I love crafting with paper bags.  I also love creating crafts with Smoothfoam.  Here, I combined the two to create this grapes plaque in a aged style that has the look of a plaster plaque.  It reminds me of something you might see on a stucco wall in Tuscany. To make this plaque, I cut the foam balls in half and arranged them on a board.  Then I dampened the wrinkled paper bag and wrapped it over the balls and board pushing it around the balls and wrinkling it up around the bunch of grapes.  I added a couple of paper bag leaves and a stem.  I found the kids' watercolor box and added some color.   I can't wait to try more in this style.  I'm so happy with the way it turned out that I'm making another one.  And, that never happens with me.  Usually I make one of something, then I'm on to the next idea! I hope you'll try it, too.  For...

Hi Crafters! This month on the Designer Crafts Connection, we're crafting with school supplies.  I decided to make a craft with a paper bag.  After all, you can carry your lunch to school in them or cover your books with one, so I think they are definitely a school supply.  And, they are such a fun material with which to craft!  I like to layer the paper bags with glue and then shape them.  My project this month is a Leaf Bowl. For this project, you'll need one large paper bag, tacky glue and paint.  Cut the two sides from the bag.  Draw a large leaf on one side and cut out the leaf shape.  Trace this leaf on the other side and cut out the second shape. Place one leaf down on your work surface and add a blob of glue. Spread the glue out to the edges with your fingers or the side of a craft stick.   Place the second leaf on top of the glue.  Press the layers together.  The glue may ooze out...

Hi Crafters! I love to make angels!  I've made them out of a few different materials - wire, hemp cord, cloth and plastic canvas to name a few.   Here's a little baby angel that I made from Smoothfoam with added texture from Decoart Dimensional Effects texture medium.  I think she's sweet in pink, but you could make your angel in any color.  I added a strip of muslin for her wings, but a small print would look cute, too.   Angel for Smoothfoam by Terry Ricioli  This craft is easy enough for most to make, so get a group together and make a whole host of angels! Make one for Christmas decorating or just everyday!  You can find further instructions on the Smoothfoam blog . Happy crafting! Terry