tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68713504935187161582024-02-07T20:34:31.562-08:00Crafty SyEasy do-it-yourself tutorials for super cute crafts ♥Sylviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724313754601217804noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350493518716158.post-28413080615020286042013-01-17T15:34:00.000-08:002013-01-17T15:34:10.112-08:00Valentine's Tattoo Shirt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><b>This one is for the boys!! Obviously you could put this on a girl too..but there is literally hundreds of cute and beautiful things for little girls..and not a whole lot of selection for the little men out there. </b><br /><b><br />I saw this on pinterest and thought I would give it whirl but as always in my own way! And I LOVE it..and more importantly my son loves it!!<br /><br />You Will Need:<br /><br />-Shirt ( I grabbed mine at WM on sale for $4)<br />-Felt<br />-No Sew Fabric Glue<br /><br />This in total cost me $9!! and I have oodles of felt and glue left over for future projects!</b><br /><br />
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<b>Step One:<br /><br />- Trace out your heart, banner and letters. I sketched mine onto paper first. For the heart and banner I traced it directly onto the felt..The letters drove me insane!! It took a lot of patience to cut them out, but I was happy with the end result.</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Step Two-<br /><br />-Glue your heart first..then banner..lastly letters and OH EM GEE...that is IT! How simple was that!!!<br /><br />Make one for the little man in your life..simply the cutest!!</b><br /><br /> <br /><br /></div>
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Sylviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724313754601217804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350493518716158.post-81308661501433807052013-01-06T14:32:00.000-08:002013-01-06T14:32:57.329-08:00DIY Instagram Magnets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Seem's like everyone is buying stickygrams these days..and they are SO awesome! I am a huge instagram fan myself..and I just about bought some..but I always get the familiar thought.."Can I make it myself?" ...and so it turns out I can! and so can you! Easy , quick and super cute!</b><br /><br /><b>What You'll Need:</b><br /><br />- Your Favorite Instagrams! I just printed them as an 8x10 at Walmart.<br /><br />-Mod Podge<br /><br />-ceramic tiles (Home Depot, Home Hardware etc...)<br /><br />- Glue gun (or a strong glue)<br /><br />-Magnets<br /><br /><br /><br />
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<b>Step One: </b><br /><br />-Cut out your pictures, then put a think layer of Mod Podge over the top of the tile. Let sit for about 5 minutes.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Step Two:</b><br /><br />-Add Mod Podge to the top of your picture, be sure to get the sides as well to give it a good seal. I did 3 coats per tile and was happy with the effect. Let it dry until clear between coats.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Step Three:</b><br /><br />-Flip your tiles over and add your magnets. Let Set.<br /><br /><br />
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<br /><br />Sylviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724313754601217804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350493518716158.post-57221249754022171202012-10-06T20:00:00.000-07:002012-10-06T20:01:32.354-07:00Candlelit Halloween Jars<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Firstly..it's been a while, and I apologize!! Things have kept me quite busy , but now I'm right back into crafting so be prepared to be seeing a lot of me!! Secondly..I apologize for the quality of pictures, I misplaced my camera battery charger..and was too impatient to look for it, but wanted to tutorial this!<br /><br />So with Halloween right around the corner, how cute are these!! The really add the the ambiance of any room, and I am just in love with them :)<br /><br />Skill Level: Easy!! My five year old joined in on this one!</b><br />
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<b>- Acrylic Paint<br />- Paint Brushes<br />- Glass Jars<br />- Tea lights</b><br />
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<b>Paint your jar!! I did about three coats. </b><br />
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<b>Step Two:<br /><br />Next paint the rims black</b><br />
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<b>Step Three:<br /><br />Draw your face, then paint it in!</b><br />
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<b>And because my son tried so very hard, I'll post his as well. There is something very sweet about his Halloween jars. I can definitely see us using them for many years to come.</b><br />
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Sylviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724313754601217804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350493518716158.post-53098200953305710462012-04-27T11:42:00.002-07:002012-04-27T11:45:18.625-07:00Sweet Felt Owls ♥<b>These sweet little owls are not only easy to make, but they are sure to melt your heart! I have mine sitting up on my dresser and I love seeing them everyday! My five year old also loved making one, and he had a lot of fun with it. </b><br />
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<b>Skill Level: VERY easy!! ( For my child, I let him pick his colors etc, but cut out the pieces and let him use white glue.)<br /><br />You Will Need:<br /><br />• Styrofoam Balls ( Big or little)<br />•Different colors of felt<br />•Googly Eyes<br />• Hot or White glue<br />•Sharp Scissors</b><br />
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<b>Step One:<br /><br />•Cut out a circle of felt and glue it to your ball. This will be the bottom/base of your owl</b>.<br />
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<b>Step Two:<br /><br />• Choose your felt for your tummy feathers. Cut out in feather shape. ( think tear drop or leaf) I'd say 15 or so. You can always use more if you need to.<br /><br />•Begin by gluing the feathers to the base and work your way up. Only put glue on the tops of the feathers. This lets the rest of the feather pop out, for a 3D look.</b><br />
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<b>Step Three:<br /><br />• Choose and cut out your felt for your back feathers. ( About 20)<br /><br />• Once again start at the base and work your way up. Almost to the top. You'll still be able to see some Styrofoam and that is ok!</b><br />
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<b>Step Four:<br /><br />• Next cut out your felt for the headpiece ( a triangle), Ears ( folded triangles), A beak ( triangle) , Eyes ( circles).<br /><br />• Glue on is this order. Beak first, Than Ears, Eyes, and last the head piece.</b><br />
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<b>Step Five:<br /><br />•Lastly add the googly eyes, and viola! You have yourself a very cute owl! </b><br />
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<b><br />This is my son's owl ( Princess). Gah! So cute ♥</b><br />
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</div><b>I searched high and low..made a few mistakes..and this is it!! So stop your searching..and use this recipe!♥ </b><br />
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<b>Skill Level - Easy & Quick!<br />
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<b><span style="background-color: white; color: #727272; font-family: 'Trebuchet Ms', Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">1 cup white flour</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #727272; font-family: 'Trebuchet Ms', Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #727272; font-family: 'Trebuchet Ms', Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">1/2 cup salt</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #727272; font-family: 'Trebuchet Ms', Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #727272; font-family: 'Trebuchet Ms', Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">2 tablespoon cream of tartar (find it in the spice section)</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #727272; font-family: 'Trebuchet Ms', Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #727272; font-family: 'Trebuchet Ms', Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">1 tablespoon oil</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #727272; font-family: 'Trebuchet Ms', Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #727272; font-family: 'Trebuchet Ms', Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">1 cup water</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #727272; font-family: 'Trebuchet Ms', Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #727272; font-family: 'Trebuchet Ms', Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: left;">food coloring</span></b><br />
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• Add your first four ingredients to your pan</b><br />
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•Mix your food coloring with your water! I PROMISE this works much much better than adding it after! Zero mess!<br />
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•Add your water/food coloring to your pot and cook on medium heat for about 3-5 mins.</b><br />
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</b><div style="text-align: left;"><b>This is what you are aiming for..it will get really hard to stir and become dry..it will be quite obvious that its ready to come out. </b><br />
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• Now just work it into a ball, the more you play with it, the smoother and lovelier it gets. Store in a container or zip lock bag. Lasts a long long time. </b><br />
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These are PERFECT party favors! Very reasonable as well. It cost me roughly $11.00 to make $40.00 !<br />
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Skill Level: SO easy! </b><br />
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• Clear Plastic Bags & Ribbon</b><br />
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•Melt your chocolate in the microwave. Melt in 30 second increments, stirring often. </b><br />
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• Pour your chocolate into your mold, as close to the top as you can without it spilling over.<br />
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• Place in sticks and roll them so that they are really in ( and coated) with chocolate.</b><br />
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•Place in freezer for 10 mins.<br />
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Now you can use this link to my previous button art if you are wondering how I did it.<br />
<a href="http://craftysy.blogspot.com/2012/02/canvas-button-art.html">http://craftysy.blogspot.com/2012/02/canvas-button-art.html</a><br />
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<b>This two are both made from canvas that is brought at the dollar store (5x7 size). And took about 45 minutes each to make.<br />
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<b>This one is my button Owl. Both my Bf and my son just love him.</b><br />
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<b>Happy Crafting!<br />
~Sy</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Sylviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724313754601217804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350493518716158.post-87383372905162289542012-03-03T14:59:00.000-08:002012-03-03T14:59:47.294-08:00A piece of cake!<b>I quick thank you Cake by Alana for such a fabulous cake!! Not only was she beautiful to deal with, she made my dream cake a reality. It was by far the most tasty cake any of us have ever had!! Highly suggest using Alana for your dessert needs! </b><br />
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<b>Happy Birthday!! ( Thanks Alana!)<br />
~Sy</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Sylviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724313754601217804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350493518716158.post-59756863293381238732012-03-03T14:45:00.000-08:002012-03-03T14:45:16.945-08:00Birthday Bash at the Crafty Cuppa ♥<b>What does a gal like Crafty Sy do on her birthday?! Something "crafty" of course!</b><br />
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<b> If you are living in British Columbia or even just visiting the area I HIGHLY suggest swinging by <i>The Crafty Cuppa</i> in Chemainus.</b><br />
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<b>Their staff are amazing, informative and very thoughtful. The place is clean and bright with a friendly feel to it! Kid friendly as well!</b><br />
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- Pick out your ceramic! They have OODLES and I mean OODLES of things to choose from. Everything from mugs, to dishes, cute little ornaments..something suitable for everyone ( Prices are VERY reasonable!)<br />
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-Paint your heart away. There is every paint color and paint brush..you'd ever need!! Not to mention magazines to help you with ideas! Stencils are available as well! The paint is completely child and clothing friendly!<br />
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-When you are finished they kiln your masterpiece for you, and you can then pick it up at a later date. ( Roughly a week) Then its ready to go, and will safely last a long long long time.<br />
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This is a place you need to check out!!!! (So I'm giving you the link for more information)</b><br />
<a href="http://www.thecraftycuppa.com/Crafty_Cuppa/Home.html">http://www.thecraftycuppa.com/Crafty_Cuppa/Home.html</a><br />
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<b>This is what I chose to paint. A very intimidating monster! I will be sure to post a picture after he is put into the kiln. </b><br />
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<b>Happy Crafting!<br />
~Sy</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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•Once your letters are dry glue them to your clothespins! </b><br />
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• Place your ribbon on the wall ( I used sticky tack on the back of my ribbon ends, and my clothespins and it's held VERY well)</b><br />
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Viola! Easy to make, and looks really sweet!</b><br />
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</div>Sylviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724313754601217804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350493518716158.post-34684181270868993572012-02-23T08:44:00.000-08:002012-02-23T08:44:44.757-08:00Something OLD into Something NEW ♥<b>Everyone I know is on an "Up-cycling" kick. And why not? Not only is it better for the environment, but it's also almost always a cheaper way to get what you want.<br />
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Take me for example..I really really wanted a small crafting table. Something that I could put in my room that would look nice, not take up too much room..and have some drawers for storage. I looked everywhere.. The cheapest thing I ended up finding was a small computer desk at Walmart that was press board for $69 in the wrong color. So I decided I would check out local thrift stores..and I did.<br />
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These are my tips when searching for the furniture you want..very simple easy to remember tips.<br />
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• Find something built to last. (ie: skip over things that are press board etc) Look for real solid wood.<br />
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• Find something reasonably priced! Factor in the cost of your item and what you will need to do to get it up to par.<br />
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• Find something that you can see the potential in. Something that when you close your eyes and look at it..you can picture it where you are going to put it and how it will look.<br />
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♥ My desk cost me $20, plus I paid another $7 for new knobs. I used my left over bedroom paint on it, and it looks fabulous! </b><br />
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</div>Sylviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724313754601217804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350493518716158.post-31492522027356187232012-02-22T16:08:00.000-08:002012-02-22T16:08:40.603-08:00Keepsake Birthday Count up! ♥<b>My son LOVES counting down..or counting up to ANYTHING! His birthday is his ( and mine!) most favorite day of the entire year! I was tired of the candy treats each day but still wanted to make it special..<br />
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What could possibly be more special then uncovering a special picture of himself each day?! ♥ After you're done counting up, you have a beautiful piece or art left to frame and hang on their wall :)</b><br />
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• Make your photo collage. I did mine myself. However places like Walmart, Cost Co and other photo places are now offering them. My printing cost was $3.00. Make sure you make how many squares you will be counting up to .<br />
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• Using your card stock, start cutting out pieces to match your photo squares. Using a ruler would be best. I just eyed it.<br />
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And Viola! There you have it. A keepsake Birthday Count up!<br />
<b>**I'd also like to add that on a whim I decided to laminate mine, and it is not only more durable this way, but also I can now re-use the number squares next year with different pictures underneath.**</b><br />
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<b>Happy Crafting & A Happy Almost 5th Birthday to my Sweet Boy<br />
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</div>Sylviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724313754601217804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350493518716158.post-45058078617128523112012-02-21T16:18:00.000-08:002012-02-21T16:18:47.904-08:00Button TreeI wanted to share this original idea with everyone ♥ There is no tutorial for my Button Tree..however you can use the one for Button frames <a href="http://craftysy.blogspot.com/2012/01/button-frames.html">http://craftysy.blogspot.com/2012/01/button-frames.html</a> and it is the same basic idea.<br />
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<b>This is made on four large (10x14) canvas'. It's my seasons tree..Fall into Winter, into Spring, into Summer.<br />
Look closely..little neat buttons are hiding everywhere!<br />
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So far two people have already offered to buy this from me! However it will be put in my bedroom above my crafting desk , so I can see it every morning and smile ♥<br />
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This is very easy to do..but it takes a LOT of time. This project took me nearly 6 hours..and a lot more buttons than I thought it would!! But is it worth it? Well you tell me!</b><br />
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<b>Happy Crafting!<br />
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</div>Sylviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724313754601217804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350493518716158.post-52062785857614755612012-02-15T14:27:00.000-08:002012-02-15T14:27:09.808-08:00Bottle Cap Magnets ♥<b>First of all, have you LIKED me on Facebook!? If not please do! I always seem to have a give a way going and it's a great way to get notified up upcoming crafts! Also it's a great place to post pictures of the crafts you've made using my tutorials or to ask questions! Here's the link : <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Crafty-Sy/156593264450486">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Crafty-Sy/156593264450486</a><br />
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Now onto business! Bottle Cap Magnets! Gah!! These things are really easy to make and SO stinkin' cute! </b><br />
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<b>Skill Level: Very Easy!<br />
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•Metal Bottle Caps<br />
•Magnets<br />
•White poster board (ish) paper<br />
• Your pictures for inside the magnets<br />
• Craft Glue & Glue Stick<br />
•Good pair of scissors</b><br />
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• Trace your circles onto your white paper and the paper you will be using to decorate with. ( I was lucky! My glue stick was the exact right size!) A hole punch would be ideal though!</b><br />
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• Use your glue stick and glue the two papers together, like so..</b><br />
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• Put a generous amount of craft glue into the bottom of your bottle cap and push in your circle. ( it should fit very snug!)</b><br />
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•Flip your bottle cap over and glue your magnet ( with craft glue) to the back.<br />
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•Let dry</b><br />
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And Viola! Pretty little UPCYCLED! Magnets <3 </b><br />
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I made this with my son's grandmother in mind. ( her name being Jane..hence the J's :) )<br />
It turned out really well, and took about 30 minutes. I will definitely be doing this again..( and again and again and again). </b><br />
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<b>Skill Level: Can you glue buttons :p ? Yes?! You're good to go!<br />
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• Canvas<br />
• Buttons<br />
• Hot Glue<br />
• Paper and Pencil ( For tracing )<br />
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• Sketch your letter(s) , cut them out then trace them onto your canvas.<br />
( I hand sketched mine, you could print yours or trace from a magazine!)<br />
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• Now start layering your buttons. Cover your spaces! Do it in different areas, in different ways to make your project look unique!<br />
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</div>Sylviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724313754601217804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350493518716158.post-15308680891612061692012-01-31T11:09:00.000-08:002012-01-31T11:09:35.526-08:00Cake Pops! ♥<b>These are all the rage at the moment!~ I've seen them at coffee shops, at the local bakery, and on at least five different magazine covers!<br />
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I thought I would give it a try! And it worked! Although mine aren't professional looking, they sure are charming! I love them and I'll be making smaller ones to hand out as party favors at my sons (Chocolate themed) Birthday party this March ♥<br />
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• Cake Mix<br />
• Frosting<br />
• Sucker sticks<br />
• Chocolate Wafers<br />
• Sprinkles & Food Coloring<br />
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• Crumble your cooled cake in a bowl, and add your frosting. I used about 75% of my jar of frosting.<br />
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•Form into balls. ( Approx 24 bigger balls or 40 smaller balls)<br />
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• Put back into fridge for 15 mins<br />
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• Coat your Cake pop with chocolate.<br />
• Add your sprinkles before it dries.<br />
• Put your Cake pop into your styrofoam so that it can stand up and dry!<br />
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** You can add food coloring to your white chocolate too! Just a touch though because it makes it runny!*<br />
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**If your sticks start falling out, just pop them back into the fridge for a bit to harden up! I store my Pops in the fridge then bring them out to eat! They last longer this way, and sure are tasty!**<br />
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</div>Sylviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724313754601217804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350493518716158.post-14861380551835250692012-01-26T12:25:00.000-08:002012-01-26T12:25:10.612-08:00Valentine's Day Crayons ♥<b>I have seen these being done EVERYWHERE! So I thought I would give it a go..and find a way to make them unique!<br />
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The best part of this craft is that you don't need to use new crayons, you can use old crayons..all those little odds and ends your kids have laying around! Also although I LOVE the cute pan I used, you can use silicon ice cube trays, or mini muffin pans..anything that is able to be heated!<br />
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I love them SO much, that I'm giving away TWO sets of six to my lucky Canadian friends! Visit me on Facebook for more details!<br />
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Skill Level: EASY..but things get hot..so please be careful.<br />
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•Crayons<br />
•Baking sheet or anything that can be heated.</b><br />
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Since every oven is different..keep an eye on your crayons. Take them out *carefully* when everything is melted.<br />
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• Leave them on the top of the stove until the pan is just barely warm to the touch.</b><br />
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•Transfer your tray into the freezer for 15-20 minutes. You'll know when they are ready to come out because they will start to separate from the edge.<br />
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• Every so often one of the crayons will have a little bit of clear wax build up around it. This is OKAY..when you color with it just keep rubbing into that comes off. It doesn't effect the use of the crayon at all </b>♥<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>•And Viola! Here you have it! My son is giving one out with each of his Valentine's this year.</b></div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Sylviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724313754601217804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350493518716158.post-48147436645914945052012-01-23T20:54:00.000-08:002012-01-23T20:54:57.120-08:00Magnetic Makeup Board ♥<b>I saw this a while back ( something similar) and I have been just itching to try it out!! I'm in the middle of giving my bathroom a much needed face lift, so I thought now is the time!<br />
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Ever notice how makeup is so flippin' messy!? Seriously my makeup drawer gets all that dust from various things in it, and I am constantly cleaning it...or else I throw it into a various makeup bag..only to find that gets messy too. This is a great solution! Every day I just take down what I want and then just pop it right back up..no mess, no dust everywhere, no breaking anything, great storage for small bathrooms, and best of all ...it just looks really cool!! </b><br />
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Skill Level: VERY easy!<br />
Price: Approx $20 ( that being said I have left over metal and magnets.)<br />
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• 8x10 Piece of metal<br />
• 8x10 Frame ( Remove the glass)<br />
• Fabric of your choice<br />
• Hot Glue<br />
• Strong Magnets<br />
• Scissors<br />
• Packing Tape ( or something similar)<br />
• Your makeup!</b><br />
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• Take your tape and carefully tape off the edges of your metal. This will prevent tearing of your fabric, and in general just makes the metal safer.</b><br />
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• Find your make up, and hot glue your magnets onto them. Add more magnets for your heavier items.<br />
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•Now add them to your board! </b><br />
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<b>Here is mine hanging up in my newly painted bathroom, and I am simply in love with it!!</b><br />
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• Scrap booking Paper<br />
•Glue ( anything will work, I used hot glue)<br />
•Ribbon<br />
•Good pair of scissors</b><br />
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<b>•Cut strips of your paper ( all the same length). For mine I used the length of the paper.</b><br />
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<b>•Fold your paper in half, like so..</b><br />
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<b>• Fold both ends inwards to make a heart and glue together. Pinch until it dries. </b><br />
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<b>•Glue hearts together on the sides and continue one by one until it forms a circle.</b><br />
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And viola! I added some extra pink ribbon to the top but its not a must ♥<br />
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<b>Happy Crafting!<br />
~Sy</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Skill Level- VERY easy :)<br />
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<b>• Hot Glue<br />
• Number Stickers<br />
• 14 Heart Containers<br />
•Ribbon<br />
( Last minute I decided to use Velcro as well :) )</b><br />
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<b>•Cut yourself a long piece of ribbon</b><br />
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<b>•Glue velcro to both the back of the heart and the ribbon.<br />
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<b>• Place your numbers on your hearts.</b><br />
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First I made a red and pink bow, then I glued the red bow onto the velcro, followed by the pink.</b><br />
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<b>Happy Crafting!<br />
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</div>Sylviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724313754601217804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350493518716158.post-6249318695918876872012-01-10T16:56:00.000-08:002012-01-10T16:56:24.918-08:00Button Brooches<b>These are quick to make, and really very very sweet <3 Wear them on your coat, hat, sweater or even pin them to your purse! </b><br />
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• Brooch Pins<br />
• Felt<br />
•Hot Glue ( Dont mind my messy glue gun! I'll be asking for a new one for my birthday ;) )</b><br />
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<b>•Find five similar buttons, and line them up like so. Flat side up :)<br />
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•Put your center button on ♥<br />
•Feel free to add another button on top!</b><br />
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<b>•Glue on your brooch back, open up the pin..and add your felt over top to clean it up ♥</b><br />
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</div>Sylviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724313754601217804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350493518716158.post-43386047808662005282012-01-04T20:47:00.000-08:002012-01-04T20:47:33.121-08:00Button Tree<b>Eek!! How sweet is this?! And it literally takes no time at all! In two easy steps you can have yourself a beautiful picture to hang on your wall! </b><br />
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Skill Level: Very easy !<br />
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•White shimmering buttons ( green or pink would look nice as well)<br />
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<b>•Paint your tree ( it's easier then it looks, trust me!)<br />
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<b>Viola! Your tree is complete!<br />
I'll be making another one with Green buttons as a gift for a friends birthday in February.<br />
I hung this on my wall at home, and it looks SO neat! I LOVE how it shimmers!</b><br />
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</div>Sylviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724313754601217804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350493518716158.post-27669788300010268452012-01-03T16:47:00.000-08:002012-01-03T16:47:40.878-08:00Button Frames<b>I love love love this craft!! So much in fact that I will be hosting a small gathering of ladies over later this month, to show them how to do it!<br />
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What's great about this is that you can customize your frame to suit any occasion, any room.. possibilities are so endless and so fun</b>!<br />
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• Wooden Frame<br />
•Buttons!<br />
•Your choice of picture<br />
•Glue Gun</b><br />
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• Choose your buttons!<br />
My friends oldest daughter just re-did her room in hot pink, with Zebra accents. So I chose White, Black with...you got it..hot pink buttons! </b><br />
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•Put your picture in your frame and begin adding your first layer of buttons.<br />
( A special thank you to Jennifer Donnelly of Donnelly Photography for the beautiful photograph)<br />
Find her on Facebook here:</b> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Donnelly-Photography-Red-Deer-Photographer/170747042955427" style="text-align: center;">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Donnelly-Photography-Red-Deer-Photographer/170747042955427</a><br />
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• Start layering your buttons, just place them where there are gaps or it just looks nice!</b><br />
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•Add your finishing touches, in this case for me it was tiny touches of hot pink!<br />
Viola you've done it! Turned a boring old frame into something super cute!</b><br />
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I liked it so much that I did one more!! I even made a button flower ♥<br />
Me & my son ♥</b><br />
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<b>Happy Crafting!<br />
~Sy</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Sylviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724313754601217804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350493518716158.post-66194094893610961222012-01-03T15:57:00.000-08:002012-01-03T16:00:14.006-08:00Button Numbers<b>Happy New Year Everyone! I'm looking forward to a nice long year of crafting!<br />
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I was lucky enough to get a jar of buttons for Christmas from my best friend in Alberta! So there will be a few button tutorials coming your way! The BEST thing about button crafts is that you literally can't mess them up, they always look charming and sweet!! :)</b><br />
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Skill level: SO super easy!!<br />
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• Wooden number<br />
• Buttons of your choice<br />
•Ribbon<br />
•Glue Gun<br />
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•Pick out your buttons<br />
Since this special number four, was for my Son's room, I let him pick out the colors he wanted.<br />
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• Start gluing your buttons all over your wooden number<br />
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•After the first layer of buttons is finished, start filling in spots and layering some of the buttons.<br />
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<b>All hung up on his wall!</b><br />
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</div>Sylviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724313754601217804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6871350493518716158.post-14247429052854408072011-12-14T11:44:00.000-08:002011-12-14T11:46:28.130-08:005 minute gift bags!<b>Skill Level- So super easy!<br />
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Once again we come back to recycling Christmas cards! They are just too lovely to throw in that Recycle bin! So here is a simple, quick way to make something "old" into something new! Best of all..they are so fast to make!<br />
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I used mine for my baking exchange goodies! What will you use yours for? </b><br />
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•Brown Paper bag<br />
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•Old Christmas cards ( the front)<br />
•Hot Glue ( Regular glue would work as well!)<br />
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Cut out your Christmas card to your liking, and hot glue it to the front of your bag ( closer to the bottom)</b><br />
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•Fold the top of your paper bag over once, and then hole punch ( or poke) two holes in it.</b><br />
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•Thread the ribbon through the back, then tie into a loose knot, or a bow! Viola! A sweet homemade gift bag ♥ </b><br />
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