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Back in the Saddle with the Jinger Adams Collection

Posted on July 9, 2013 by apieceoflifespie

Hi all i am home and well rested from my week at the lake! I am proud to say I managed to come home sunburn free! Miracles do happen, especially since we were there during record breaking heat! Today my post is up over at Jinger Adams’ blog! What a great way to kick back into gear.

Head OVER and check out the fun home decor project I made using her new Sweet Tart Collection. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this collection. It is full of so many fun treats to play with, it is like having the best play date in your craft room!

Thanks for sharing a piece of “life is sweet tart good” pie with me!

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Hello Embossing Powder!

Posted on June 21, 2013 by apieceoflifespie

Happy Friday All! Today my post is up over at Globecraft & Piccolo! I would have to say this month’s challenge of using their AMAZING embossing powder as part of a layout base was brilliant. As many of you know, this crafter hardly does any scrapbooking layouts . . . actually I usually run from the idea, but with this challenge I have found I really have enjoyed scrapbooking and most of all have figured out that you don’t need a million layers or embellishments to make a cute scrapbook page.

Head over and check out how I made this “sneak peek” a simple and easy layout with only using Globecraft & Piccolo Embossing Powders and some simple washi tape!

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Clothespin are for more than just Laundry!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by apieceoflifespie

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Spring is in the air and what better use for clothespins, other than hanging freshly laundered sheets, is making a bright, full of sparkle and cheery wreath using 3-D Enamel gels from Globecraft and Piccolo, glitter and washi tape! I got this idea from one of my best blog buddies, Holly from Ribbons and Glue, and just have not got enough of making these things! I feel like Bubba from Forest Gump…, “Clothespin wreaths with washi tape, Clothespin wreaths with glitter, clothespin wreaths with fabric, clothespin wreaths with Globecraft and Piccolo 3D Enamel Gel . . .” I think you get my point, I want to make a million of these things and in my opinion the world could not have too many clothespin wreaths! 🙂

Materials Needed:

Globecraft & Piccolo: 3D Enamel Gel – Satin Honeydew
Globecraft & Piccolo: 3D Enamel Gel- Colbalt Turquoise
Globecraft & Piccolo: 3D Enamel Gel – Lemon Butter
Art Glitter: Elegant Eggs Mixed Pee Wee Kit
Art Glitter: Dry Clear Adhesive
Paper Issues: Washi Tape – Yellow Chevron
Paper Issues: Washi Tape – Bird on a Wire
Paper Issues: Washi Tape – Spring Bouquet
Paper Issues: Washi Tape – Bright Stripes
Paper Issues: Washi Tape – Pink Dots
6 inch Wooden Hoop
Clothes Pins – 31 are needed for this sized hoop
Clothes to My Heart: White Daisy Stamping Ink
Dauber
Celebrate It Ribbon – 1 ½ inch wide

Step 1: Prepping 6 inch hoop and clothespins Using white stamping ink and dauber, ink the full hoop to give a “white wash” appearance to it. Then ink the top and sides of the clothes pins for the same effect. Set aside to set and dry (this should only take about 10 minutes).

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Step 2: Glittering tops of clothespins Separate out 14 clothespins and decide on how many clothespins go to each color of glitter. In this project, (6)glitter colors were used and divided out (3)clothespins per the two lightest colored glitters and the remainder colors had (2)clothespins each.

Apply Art Glitter Designer Dries Clear Adhesive to the top of the clothespin, dust glitter over the adhesive, shake off the excess and set aside to set and dry. Repeat for all 14 clothes pins. The glitter clothespins will set in dry in about an hour.

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Step 3: Applying 3D Enamel Gel to the tops of clothespins Using (6) of the inked clothespins apply Piccolo 3D Enamel Gel to the tops of the clothespins and set aside to set and dry. For this project, two clothespins were assigned to each 3D enamel gel color.

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Step 4: Adding the Washi Tape There should be 11 remaining inked clothespins. Separate them out to the number of washi tape patterns you have. In this project, there were five different washi tape patterns used. (2) clothespins were used for four of the five patterns and for the last pattern, (3)clothespins were used.

Stick the washi tape to the top of the clothespin using the edge as a guide for setting. Add pressure to stick. Cut and trim the ends and then trim down the side that has the excess washi tape.

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Step 5: Assembling the Wreath This is clearly up to the crafters desire. This wreath was done in loose pattern of (1)washi tape, (2) glitter and (1) 3D enamel gel starting at the top and working clockwise down. Finish with looping 18 inches of 1 ½ inches of ribbon around the top and hang!

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This fun, easy and fresh wreath will add a touch of spring to any door or mantel. The 3D Enamel Gels are a great addition to a project like this since it really ads a whole new level of texture and pop among the pattern wahsi tape and the sparkle of the glitter. Be sure to head over and check out my project using some new C-O-O-L product they have over at Globecraft and Piccolo! It is a MUST HAVE!

LINKING UP TO:

Everyday is an Occasion – Sunday Funday!

Gotta Create- Wildly Original Linking Party!

The Real Thing with the Coake Family – Real Family Fun

Craftin Desert Divas – Craft it Up & Link it Up Party #4

I Heart Nap Time – Sundae Scoop Link Party

Navy Wife – Submarine Sundays Link Party 28

Angels Homestead – Saturday Spotlight

Paper Issues – It is Serendipity

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A Lovely Blog Hop Filled with Good Clean Fun & Blog Candy!!!

Posted on February 9, 2013 by apieceoflifespie

Happy Saturday! Welcome to the A Lovely Blog Hop, hosted by the sweet and ever lovely Jill from Every Day is an Occasion! I am so thrilled to be hopping along with these fabulously talented ladies and I hope you will hop along to see some of the A-M-A-Z-I-N-G Valentine inspired projects! If you just joined us, please click HERE to start from the beginning If you came from Kelsie Ann from Cut Craft Create, you are in the right place!

What I have cookn’ for you today is a two part project! The first part is a super easy and clean way to express your Valentine cheer . . . Homemade soap! If I knew it was this easy, I would have been doing this for years! I actually had the kiddos help in making a few batches. The second is a super sweet and simple two piece box cut from Samantha Walker’s stash of amazing Silhouette designs.

Now before you check out the tutorials below and hop on over to Court from Court’s Craft Corner, up for grabs is some fun blog candy!

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I will be announcing the randomly picked winner via my blog and Facebook page 2/14/2013! Who does not love WASHI TAPE? These four amazing designs are from Paper Issue’s Esty store and could be yours!

Hot Pink Quatrefoil Washi Tape
Yellow Chevron Washi Tape
Grey and White Polka Dot Washi Tape
Are Those Aqua Birds on That Wire Washi Tape

Now on to the tutorials!

For the soap: I found the 2 lb scored clear glycerin soap brick on Ebay. It is made in the USA. It was around $7, but shipping was about the same. YIKES! However, a little goes a long way, so you get your money’s worth. I found a how-to example on Pinterest, but I decided to document how I did this, since I was using different tools.

First I cut up the glycerin soap only using two scored rows and chopped coarsely (the original tutorial said it breaks apart easily with your hands, that was so not the case with my brick. That stuff was hard as a rock!). I found that two rows makes one batch using my mold. I then added the chopped pieces to a glass measuring cup and microwaved it to melt it down in 3-4 ten second intervals stirring it each time (you really need to babysit this part, but what is 40 seconds of babysitting?).

I then pulled out my silicone heart mold I found at IKEA for $1 and poured the melted soap into the mold at a little under a half. I then added Recollections Berry Red Course Glitter for one batch and then some $ Bin find heart shaped glitter for the second batch. You need to move quickly, because it sets up fast. Once glitter was added, I then allowed for it to harden just for about a minute and then topped off each heart with the melted glycerin.

It takes about 15 minutes to completely set. All you do is pop them out of the mold and they are done! Easy peasy!

For the box: You can find the Pair of Hearts cut over at Silhoutte, click HERE! It imports to your screen with both boxes fitting on one 12×12 piece of card stock (I used the stock size that it was imported in and was super happy with the size- it was nice not to have to mess with re-sizing for a quick project). When doing a test cut I found that I needed to make sure to use a thicker design paper due to needing more structure; I used Crate Paper, Little Bo Peep. I placed the side of the paper I wanted to see on the outside of the box facing up. I did do “multi-cut”. Once cut, I folded the box, using a bone folder. I then inked the edges with Close To My Heart White Daisy stamp ink.

I then formed the box and glued the two flaps to secure it.

Once glue dried, I filled the boxes and closed them up (one box held 5 pieces of Bliss chocolates and one box held 4 heart soaps.) I then attached the boxes together.

Once boxes were assembled, filled and attached, I cut a piece of white tulle that was about 2.5 inches x 12 inches. I then wrapped that around the box and tied a bow at the top. I then made a button chain using Close to My Heart Red Assortment buttons and Close to My Heart Bubblegum Embroidery Floss using the below technique.

I then tied the button chain to the center of the bow and then wrapped Close To My Heart Cotton Candy Designer Ribbon around the middle of the bow to hide the embroidery floss.

I then attached the button on the button chain to the box for more security with Glue Dot minis.

There you have it! A sweet and chic Valentine treat!

Thanks for sharing a piece of “wishing you a very sweet and squeaky clean Valentine’s Day” pie with me and be sure to head over to see what sweet, and I do honestly do mean sweet (I have had the honor to meet her) Courtney, from Courts Crafts Corner has to share!