So .... We thought we should share with you what we did and give you a few pointers as we go. We also thought it would be helpful to tell you how long it would take you to make one from start to finish.
Photo Tile
Supplies: Tile (you pick the size, pattern paper, Mod Podge and embellishments)
Time Spent: 1-2 Hours
These were very simple but extremely messy to make. Cut your paper and lay things out how you like them.
Mod Podge in layers, being very generous with the Mod Podge. Flatten paper with a brayer after each layer. We added mini cloths pins so pictures could easily be changed out.
Cinnamon Ornaments
Supplies: (1 cup Apple Sauce, 1 cup Cinnamon, cookie cutters, bakers twine & oven)
Time Spent: Over Night
Mix the apple sauce and cinnamon. We found it takes a little over a cup of cinnamon to make it cookie dough consistency. Roll out just like you are making sugar cookie cut outs. One word of advise on this project ... Make the cut outs thick. Make sure to punch a hole in top before baking. Bake at 200 for 1.5 hours. Let them continue to dry over night then add the twine the next day.
Primative Heart Ornament
Supplies: (plastic candy canes, muslin fabric, bakers twine, ink and hot glue gun)
Time Spent: 20-30 Minutes
Cut your fabric in 1" strips. Start by wrapping the end then work your way around the candy cane, hot glue to the candy cane. Ink the fabric as desired. Hot glue the 2 together to make a heart, then add the twine to dress it up.
Chalkboard Ornament
Supplies: (ceramic ornament, chalkboard spray paint, chalkboard glimmer mist and embellishments) Time Spent: 15-30 Minutes
These are so easy and extremely adorable. Simply spray the ceramic ornament with chalkboard spray paint front & back. Allow to dry then spray with glimmer mist to get the used chalkboard look. Add embellishments as desired. You may also want to use a bistro chalk pen to add a name or saying.
Vintage Ornament
Supplies: (ceramic ornament, book pages, gel medium, glimmer mist & embellishments)
Time Spent: 30-45 Minutes
This is a bit more time consuming but looks amazing when you are done. Cut your book pages into 1/2" strips using gel medium adhere to the ornament by over lapping the strips of paper. Go all the way around the ornament. Allow to dry then spray with glimmer mist, we used coffee shop. Then embellish as desired.
Vintage Snowflake
Supplies: (plastic snowflakes we found at the dollar store, book pages, scalloped circle punch, Prima roses and hot glue) Time Spent: 5-10 Minutes
These were super easy ... punch your book page with the scalloped punch. Hot glue to the snowflake then hot glue the rose. We off centered ours to add interest. That is it ... all done and ready for the tree.
Vintage Paper Snowflake Ornament
Supplies: (plastic snowflake, book pages, embellishments & hot glue)
Time Spent: 15-20 Minutes
Cut your book page in 3x3 or 2x2 squares depending on size of snowflake. Roll up and hot glue together then hot glue around the snowflake. Embellish the center as desired.
Menu / Notes Plate
Supplies: (Charger plate, chalkboard spray paint and letters)
Time Spent: 15-20 Minutes
We recently made these during one of our Pinterest Parties ... we used bistro chalk pens to write "Days Until Christmas" I love that look so well I decided you could make them for all year round. Simply spray paint any charger plate with chalkboard paint. You can do the whole plate or just the center. I used vinyl letters on the the plates pictured above.
SANTA Blocks
Supplies: (2x4x4 wood blocks, Red~White~Black spray paint, Vaseline and letters)
Time Spent: 1-2 Hours
I cut 2x4's into 2x4x4 blocks using scrap pieces of wood we had in our shop, cut 5 in all. First spray edges of blocks with white paint. When dry rub Vaseline on edge for desired effect. Spray 4 of them with red paint and one with black paint. I sprayed the backs also. When the paint is almost dry use paper towel to wipe off the paint in the areas where you rubbed Vaseline. This will create the look you see above. Once completely line the red blocks up and cover the top and the bottom until you have belt across the middle. Then spray with black paint. Once dry add your letters. We used the Cricut to cut our letters.
Vintage Paper Flowers
Supplies: (old patters, scrap paper, decorative brads and adhesive)
Time Spent: 15-20 Minutes
Cut the old patterns into strips, vary the width to create a layered look. Glue in a circular look to a scrap piece of paper approximately 1x1. Once you have your desired look put a decorative brad in the center to complete the look. We also used decorative buttons and they look just as nice.
Mixed Media Book Covers
Supplies (old book cover, paints, templates, modeling paste and embellishments)
Time Spent: 1-2 Hours
This is one of those projects where you can just be free to use your imagination. We made several different themes with the book covers and each is so different. We added a doily look to the center of this book cover using a doily template, modeling paste and paints. Then we just had fun dressing it up in a crafters theme using a wide variety of embellishments. Watch for a class to come on this project.
Believe Block
Time Spent: 30-60 Minutes
You will make this block the same as the Santa blocks. Just change your paint colors.
The block was cut in 2x4x6 size
Vintage Tree
Supplies: (cone styrofoam form, Popsicle sticks, wood block, glimmer mist, embellishments and hot glue) Time Spent: 1-2 Hours
Super simple ... just start glueing popsicle sticks to the form. Start on the bottom row first then layer on top. Once done spray with glimmer mist ... we used coffee shop. Cut a wood block 1x2x2, paint it brown if you desire. Embellish the top as desired and you have the cutest little vintage tree.
Vintage Treat Box
Supplies: (Maya Road Houses, Gesso paints, glitter, modeling paste, book page & old music sheets, ink and embellishments) Time Spent: 2-3 Hours
This project was one of my favorite projects ever. First paint the house white, we used white Gesso. We used the Vaseline trick on the roof when painting it brown to get the snow look. Then use your imagination to complete this house. We did print vintage photos off on copy paper and glued them to the window to give a home like look. Add modeling paste to give the 3D look of show then before it drys add glitter.
SnowMan Block
Supplies: (4x4x7 wood block, white spray paint, sharpie, orange paint, burlap/fabric, ribbon and embellishments) Time Spent: 30-45 minutes
Spray paint you wood block, we used several coats. Then paint your nose use a sharpie for the eyes, mouth and lettering. Glue a burlap/fabric hat on the block then embellish.
Flour Sack Towel
Supplies: (flour sack towel, acrylic paint, fabric medium, sponge brushes and stamps)
Time Spent: 20-30 minutes
Pick your stamp set. Then mix fabric medium with acrylic paint. Sponge paint onto stamp then stamp directly on the towel. Make sure you have something under the towel to avoid any issues with bleeding paint. Let dry for 24 hours before washing.
Thought I would show you a couple of projects we did using those amazing vintage paper flowers. These turned out so darn cute and would make amazing gifts that can be used all year round... just change out the candle and you will have a whole new look.
1 comment:
These projects are amazing...Love them!!!
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