tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85930534774938224542024-03-13T04:43:29.680-04:00SWEET YARNSMLourdeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319468844669047946noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593053477493822454.post-6243405723155161892014-12-16T21:30:00.002-05:002017-02-21T08:43:47.957-05:00Christmas Chalkboard Printable<center><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202014/Printable1.png" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="500" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202014/Printable1.png" width="675" /></a></center><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;"><b><span style="color: #aa0000;">Christmas</span></b> is my favorite Holiday. Decorating my Christmas tree is what I love the most. The rest of my home decorations are both Traditional and Whimsical. <br />
I create a Fun Printable based on the popular Netflix's Show; Orange is the New Black... I thought why not create a Print to add a little fun to our Christmas decorations; an easy and <font color="#aa0000"><strike>cheap</strike></font> frugal way to decorate.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I love the Chalkboard style prints and using my beloved <a href="http://www.picmonkey.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #aa0000;">Picmonkey</span></b></a>, I created this Christmas print. This print will fit into an 8 x 10 frame. <br />
I brought my file to Staples to be printed on Cardboard. You could just print it at home using your home computer. Once you print it, frame it and enjoy it...</div><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Click <a href="https://app.box.com/s/1daqvo3intk94hr2vouq" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #aa0000;"> HERE</span></b></a> to download your own copy or download the file below....</div><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Merry Christmas!!!</div><center><h2><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202014/santa-hat-transparent-thumb.png" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202014/santa-hat-transparent-thumb.png" height="125" width="125" /></a></h2></center><br />
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</tbody></table></center>MLourdeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319468844669047946noreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593053477493822454.post-89796742622687382252014-12-16T09:46:00.001-05:002014-12-16T21:31:32.346-05:00DIY Christmas Stocking Holders<center><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202014/Holders.png" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202014/Holders.png" height="500" width="675" /></a></center><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;"><b><span style="color: #aa0000;">Christmas</span></b> stocking holders are sometimes hard to find personalized to your liking. This year I decided to make my own holders from raw wood. I created two set of stocking holders; one for home and a second one for the office. A trip to Home Depot led me to purchase a 2 x 4; which it was cut into 5" blocks; with minimal rough edges. To begin gather the following materials:</div><br />
<span style="color: #aa0000;"><u>Materials:</u></span><u></u><br />
<ul><li>Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint - Oatmeal</li>
<li>Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint - Imperial</li>
<li>Crackle Medium</li>
<li>2 x 4 (cut into 5" blocks)</li>
<li>3 Foam Brushes</li>
<li>Folk Art Acrylic Paint - Champagne</li>
<li>Alphabet Stencils</li>
<li>Stencil Daubers</li>
<li>Fine Glitter</li>
<li>Pinecones (Medium Size)</li>
<li>Krylon Looking Glass Spray Paint</li>
<li>Robe Hooks</li>
<li>Miniature Sisal Trees</li>
<li><u>Other Supplies</u>: Sandpaper, Drill/bits, Painter's gloves, Wood Glue, Hot Glue Gun, Clear Acrylic Sealer</li>
</ul><br />
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<span style="color: #aa0000;"><u>Step 1:</u></span><br />
In a well ventilated area, paint the Pinecones using the Krylon Looking Glass Spray Paint. Let dry completely.<br />
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<span style="color: #aa0000;"><u>Step 2:</u></span> <br />
Begin by sanding the wood blocks to remove any rough edges. Use a tack cloth to remove the dust particles. For the crackle paint look, you will need to choose two different paint colors; an undercoat and a top coat color. I choose two chalk paints; Oatmeal as my undercoat and Imperial as my top coat. Paint the wood blocks with the undercoat color; let dry. Following the Crackle medium directions; apply a coat to the wood blocks. Wait until it feels sticky to the touch. Apply the top paint color using long strokes. Do not go over the same area as it will ruin the crackle effect. Let dry completely.<br />
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<span style="color: #aa0000;"><u>Step 3:</u></span><br />
Using the larger alphabet stencils, I painted the letters using the acrylic paint. For my first stockings set, I spelled the word <span style="color: #aa0000;">NOEL.</span> Before the paint dried, I sprinkled the fine glitter over my letters and immediately removed the stencils from the wood blocks. Let dry completely.<br />
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<span style="color: #aa0000;"><u>Step 4:</u></span> <br />
Using the robe hooks as guide, mark and pre-drill holes into four wood blocks. These will be the stocking bases. Screw the hooks in place. Attach the stenciled wood block to the stocking base using the wood glue. Let dry completely. For extra protection, apply a light coat of Acrylic Sealer to the holders.<br />
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<span style="color: #aa0000;"><u>Step 5:</u></span><br />
Finally, I added the embellishments to my stockings. I glued a pine cone on top of each letter and a sisal miniature tree on the stocking base.<br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Here is the finished holder.</div><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">For my second set, I followed the same painting steps, but did not add a base. I used the smaller stencil letters to spell the word <b><span style="color: #aa0000;">SANTA</span></b> and added stenciled frames and stars. For the embellishment, I used pinecones.</div><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I love how these Stocking holders turned out. The top coat paint I choose is a lovely Red hue. My co-workers were so happy our stockings now have their personalized holders. I hope you give this tutorial a try... I tell my friends and co-workers I became an overnight Carpenter!!!! At first the idea of using a drill was a bit intimidated, but I found out it was easy as pie. I am glad I decided to make my own DIY Stocking Holders.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Have a wonderful <b><span style="color: #aa0000;"> Christmas... </span></b></div><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;"><span style="color: #111111;">Boo Greetings!!!</span> This time of the year is perfect to create amazing Fall and Halloween home decorations using Burlap. Last year I found an 8.5 x 11 (3 pack) printable laminated Burlap sheets at Walmart. I have wanted to try these sheets on my printer and finally decided to create a Mason jar printable I could turn into a frame.</div><br />
<span style="color: #ff5511;"><u>Materials:</u></span><u></u><br />
<ul><li>Laminated Burlap Sheets</li>
<li>Mason Jar printable</li>
<li>8 x 10 Picture Frame</li>
<li>Black and Orange acrylic paint - optional</li>
<li>Crackle medium - optional</li>
</ul><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I found some cool images online of a Mason jar and a Witch. Using my favorite photo editor <a href="http://www.picmonkey.com/#" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #663311;">Picmonkey, </span></b></a><br />
I created my printable using these images, overlays and spooky fonts from the wonderful Halloween collection Picmonkey provides.</div><br />
If you wish to use my design to make your very own Mason jar frame, scroll down to download and print the file.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="550" msallowfullscreen="" src="https://app.box.com/embed_widget/s/3g58o224cr4t752j75z2?theme=blue" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="700"></iframe><br />
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<span style="color: #ff5511;">PLEASE NOTE:</span> this file is for Personal use only. Please do not claim or sell it as your own!!!<br />
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<span style="color: #ff5511;"><u>Step 1: Print Image</u></span><br />
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Print the image onto the laminated burlap sheet. Let the inked sheet dry at least an hour before handling.<br />
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<span style="color: #ff5511;"><u>Step 2: Paint your Frame</u></span><br />
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If you wish to create a crackle effect for your frame, follow the directions given on the Crackle Medium bottle. I choose black as the base and orange as the contrasting paint color. Once your frame is dry, assemble your Burlap printable. I choose not to replace the frame glass. I wanted the Burlap to show through without the glass's reflection.<br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Your frame is ready for display. I just love the look of Crackled paint. This paint method makes your handmade Halloween creations more Spooktacular.....</div><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;"><b><span style="color: #ff5511;">Happy Halloween!!!!</span></b></div><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;"><span style="color: #ff5511;">Halloween</span> is upon us…. The chilled night air, the Harvest moon in the night sky and the trees has begun to lose their leaves. I am ready to Spook up my home with some new handmade Halloween decorations.</div><div style="text-indent: 1em;"><br />
I stumbled upon the wonderful and popular <a href="http://thegraphicsfairy.com/
" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #663311;"> Graphics Fairy;</span></b></a> where I found an array of amazing Halloween images and various Image Transfer Methods.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I wanted to try Image Transfer on wood plaques and Halloween was the perfect inspiration. I used the Gel Medium Transfer method and <a href="http://thegraphicsfairy.com/vintage-halloween-printable-the-witches-ball/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #663311;">The Witches Ball </span></b></a> image from the Graphics Fairy. I decided to use this Vintage Halloween Printable on two plaques.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Since the new season of Sleepy Hollow just started; I said to myself why not create an Image I can also use on another Halloween Plaque. I decided to create a “Keep Calm” themed image using the popular online photo editing program <a href="http://www.picmonkey.com/#" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #663311;">Picmonkey</span></b></a> using a Sleepy Hollow Headless Horseman graphic I found online.</div><br />
<span style="color: #ff5511;"><u>Materials:</u></span><u></u><br />
<ul><li>Wooden Plaques</li>
<li>Black Chalkboard Spray Paint</li>
<li>Folk Art Home Décor Chalk Paint – Oatmeal</li>
<li>Folk Art Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint – Autumn Leaves</li>
<li>Liquitex Matte Gel Medium</li>
<li>Paint Brushes – Flat & Sponge</li>
<li>Brayer</li>
<li>Folk Art Home Décor Clear Wax</li>
<li>Small Towel Rag</li>
<li>Small Artist’s sponge</li>
<li>Graphics</li>
<span style="color: #663311;"><u>Please Note:</u></span> Image Transfer Graphics must be printed on a Laser Printer using regular paper. If there is Text on the Image, you need to print the image on Reverse or Mirror Image. You can take your images and have them printed at any Office Supplies Stores or at your local Library. </ul><br />
<center><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/placquematerials-1.png" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/placquematerials-1.png" height="400" width="525" /></a></center><br />
<span style="color: #ff5511;"><u>Step 1: Print Image</u></span><br />
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Find an image you would like to transfer or visit <a href="http://thegraphicsfairy.com/
" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #663311;">The Graphics Fairy;</span></b></a> to find many wonderful images you can download. Adjust your image to desired size and reverse if there is text. Print image out on a laser printer.<br />
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<center><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/placquegraphics-1.png" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/placquegraphics-1.png" height="400" imageanchor="1" width="525" /></a></center><br />
<span style="color: #ff5511;"><u>Step 2: Paint the Wood Plaque</u></span><br />
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Begin by painting your plaque with the Black Chalkboard spray paint. I gave it two coats, letting it dry between coats. Next, I gave the plaque one coat of the Oatmeal Chalk paint using the foam brush. Let dry completely before continue with Step 3.<br />
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<center><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/blackpaint-1.png" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/blackpaint-1.png" height="400" imageanchor="1" width="525" /></a></center><center><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/creampaint-1.png" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/creampaint-1.png" height="400" imageanchor="1" width="525" /></a></center><br />
<span style="color: #ff5511;"><u>Step 3: Transfer the Image</u></span><br />
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Apply Liquitex Gel Medium to the printed side of your image. Apply medium to the wood surface. Carefully place your image face down on top of the wooden plaque. Smooth out any bubbles using the Brayer and wipe off any extra gel medium that may seeps out of the image's edges. Let your image transfer dry for at least 8 hours or overnight.<br />
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<center><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/Image1.png" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/Image1.png" height="300" width="525" /></a></center><center><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/Image2.png" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/Image2.png" height="300" imageanchor="1" width="525" /></a></center><br />
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<span style="color: #ff5511;"><u>Step 4: Reveal the Image</u></span><br />
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This step is a bit messy. Therefore, protect your working area with a piece of wax paper. Take your towel rag, wet it and squeeze out the excess water. Lay it on top of your image transfer pressing down lightly and let it sit for at least 10 minutes or until you are able to see the image. Make sure the paper is completely soaked but not dripping wet.<br />
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At this point the image should begin to show a bit more. Use your sponge to rub off the white paper fibers to reveal the image. Take your time as you rub the paper. You might want to let your image dry a couple of minutes, then get the sponge wet a bit and continue rubbing off the paper fibers until you are satisfied with the transfer. Let your image transfer dry completely.<br />
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<center><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/Image3.png" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/Image3.png" height="400" imageanchor="1" width="525" /></a></center><br />
<span style="color: #ff5511;"><u>Step 5: Finishing</u></span><br />
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Using the flat brush, apply a thin coat of the Folk Art Wax to protect the finish and the graphic. If you wish to distress your plaque, sand it lightly around the edges or any other area. <br />
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Here is the finished plaque, ready to display.<br />
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<center><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/sleepy-2.png" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/sleepy-2.png" height="450" imageanchor="1" width="525" /></a></center><center><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/sleepynew.png" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/sleepynew.png" height="450" width="525" /></a></center><br />
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For the Witches Ball plaques I follow the same steps as for the Sleepy Hollow's plaque; except I painted one with the Oatmeal Chalk paint and the other one with the Folk Art acrylic paint. Then follow the rest of the steps to transfer and finish your Halloween plaques.<br />
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<center><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/black.png" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/black.png" height="700" imageanchor="1" width="525" /></a></center><center><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/orange.png" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/orange.png" height="700" imageanchor="1" width="525" /></a></center><br />
These are the finished Witches Ball plaques.<br />
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<center><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/witchesball-2.png" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/witchesball-2.png" height="450" imageanchor="1" width="525" /></a></center><center><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/witchesball-4.png" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/witchesball-4.png" height="450" imageanchor="1" width="525" /></a></center><center><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/witchesball-3.png" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/witchesball-3.png" height="450" width="525" /></a></center><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I hope you found this tutorial helpful and inspired you to create your very own handmade Halloween plaques using the Gel Medium Image Transfer method and Laser printed images. Have a wonderful <span style="color: #ff5511;">Halloween....</span></div><br />
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MLourdeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319468844669047946noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593053477493822454.post-5457218577741741462014-07-03T08:28:00.001-04:002014-10-27T12:57:06.662-04:00Patriotic Washi Tape Coasters<center><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Coasters/Coasters-2-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Coasters/Coasters-2-1.jpg" height="450" imageanchor="1" width="500" /></a></center><center><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Coasters/Coasters-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Coasters/Coasters-3.jpg" height="450" imageanchor="1" width="500" /></a></center><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">4th of July</span> is my favorite Summer Holiday. I love to decorate my home with Sparkles, Stars and Stripes. I wanted to create Red, White and Blue coasters to bring some Patriotic Spirit to the outdoors.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">One of my favorite Craft Supply is Washi Tape. On a trip to my favorite discount store; I stumbled upon a Patriotic Themed Washi Tape package. Along with my current Washi Tape stash, I decided to create two sets of Patriotic Washi Tape Coasters.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Here is what you will need to make your own coasters.</div><br />
<span style="color: #CC0000;"><u>Materials:</u></span><u></u><br />
<ul><li>4 - 4" Square Ceramic Tiles; purchased at Home Depot for 16 cents each.</li>
<li>Patriotic Washi Tape</li>
<li>Patriotic Graphics or Clip Art</li>
<li>Contact Paper</li>
<li>Tracing Paper</li>
<li>Mod Podge/Foam Brush</li>
<li>Pair of Tweezers</li>
<li>Felt sheets</li>
<li>Pinking Shears</li>
<li>Hot Glue Gun</li>
<li>Polyurethane - I used Minwax Clear Satin</li>
<li>Small Paint Brush</li>
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<span style="color: #CC0000;"><u>Instructions:</u></span><u></u> <br />
1. Clean your tiles with bathroom cleaner to get rid of any dust. Let the tiles dry completely. <br />
2. Begin adding your choice of Washi Tape across the tiles; slightly overlapping the stripes.<br />
3. Select the Graphics you wish to trace and use as your tile's foreground. I found mine online.<br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">If you wish to use my images, click on the right arrow to download and print the file.</div><br />
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4. Trace your Graphics using the Tracing and Contact papers by creating layers. Lay the contact paper with backing facing up; add tracing paper and finally your graphics.<br />
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5. Flip Contact paper over. Apply Washi tape to cover your traced graphics. I found it helpful to insert a blank sheet of printer paper under your contact paper to make it easier to see your traced lines.<br />
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6. Cut your graphics around the traced lines. I used the tweezers to separate your traced images from the contact paper.<br />
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7. Begin adding your contact paper images to your tiles.<br />
8. For extra durability, apply 2-3 coats of Polyurethane all over the tiles. Let dry between coats.<br />
9. I glued felt squares to my tiles to protect my furniture from the tile's harsh bottom. Using a tile as a guide trace and cut felt squares to fit each tile. <br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Coasters/FeltSquares.jpg" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Coasters/FeltSquares.jpg" height="425" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I love how my Patriotic Coasters turned out. My favorite one is the Firecracker one. What's yours??? I hope you find some inspiration from this project and give this tutorial a try.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Happy <b><span style="color: #cc0000;"> 4th of July...</span></b></div><br />
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MLourdeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319468844669047946noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593053477493822454.post-84345986224076717452014-05-25T01:35:00.001-04:002014-05-25T01:37:12.889-04:008th Annual Bead Soup Reveal<center>Welcome To My First Bead Soup Blog Party....</center><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I am super excited to share my creations as a participant of the 8th Bead Soup Blog Party. To learn more about what a Bead Soup Blog party is all about click <a href="http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/p/what-is-bead-soup-blog-party.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990077;">HERE. </span></b></a> <br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">First of all, I wish to apologize to my partner <a href="https://www.facebook.com/callahan.lori"
target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990077;">Lori Callahan</span></b></a> and our Host <a href="https://www.facebook.com/limamike" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990077;">Lori Anderson</span></b></a> for my late reveal.<br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">My partner <a href="https://www.facebook.com/callahan.lori" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990077;">Lori</span></b></a> sent me an array of seed, glass beads, an incredible Pendant and a Beautiful Button I used as my clasp. <br />
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<center>This was the Bead Soup I received from Lori.....</center><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/BeadSoup/BeadSoup2.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/BeadSoup/BeadSoup2.png" height="600" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">For my first piece, I created a necklace. I decided to add some sparkle to the Pendant by adding Seed and Firepolished beads embellishments and created a Bail using Crossweave Technique. The neck strap for this necklace is a Seed and Firepolished Spiral Rope. <br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/BeadSoup/Necklace3.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/BeadSoup/Necklace3.png" height="700" width="450" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">The Necklace's clasp consists of a beaded closure made from the Beautiful Glass button with a basic loop closure.<br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">My second piece is a pair of earrings using Peyote Stitch plus Seed and the cute Star glass beads included in my Soup.<br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I made a second pair of earrings using Bead Crochet plus Seed and the wonderful Glass Bead mix received with my Soup. The basic construction consisted of 5 seed beads, 1 focal bead repeats; worked into loops.<br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">My last piece is a Bead Crochet bracelet using the same bead repeats as for the earrings.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/BeadSoup/Necklace6.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/BeadSoup/Necklace6.png" height="600" width="450" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">I had fun participating and creating these jewelry pieces. I hope my partner Lori likes what I created with her wonderful Bead Soup. Please visit <a href="http://dancingwireandbeads.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-8th-bead-soup-blog-party-2014.html"
target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990077;">Lori's Blog</span></b></a> to view the wonderful pieces she created.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Finally, <a href="http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/2014/05/8th-bead-soup-blog-party-participant.html"
target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990077;">Here</span></b></a> is the Participant Link List. Please visit some of these blogs. You will be amazed by the wonderful jewelry creations. Also, visit the <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/limamike/8th-bead-soup-blog-party/"
target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990077;"> 8th Bead Soup Blog Party Pinterest Board.</span></b></a><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Happy Beading!!!!<br />
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MLourdeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319468844669047946noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593053477493822454.post-89937747742362847162014-03-20T09:01:00.000-04:002014-06-18T12:32:13.623-04:008th Annual Bead Soup Blog Party<div style="text-indent: 1em;">
The <a href="http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990077;">8th Annual Bead Soup Blog Party </span></b></a> is on its way..... There have been so many interesting and beautiful Soups sent and received. The choices of Focal, Clasps, components and color schemes are amazing. I can't wait for the Reveal Day to see all the wonderful creations...</div>
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I am so excited to be participating for the first time in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/limamike/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990077;">Lori Anderson's Bead Soup Blog Party.</span></b></a> I have been partnered with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/callahan.lori/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990077;">Lori Callahan.</span></b></a> Our partnership is special as I am the first Jewelry Maker Lori has met online who resides in the same State.<br />
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Lori started Jewelry making in the late 70's, after landing her first job at a Bead Shop. Lori's latest passion is Bead Embroidery. She loves this beading method and has created a few pieces that have encouraged her to continue perfecting the skill...</div>
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Lori and I have been chatting online about our passions, family and life itself. She shared two of her Facebook Jewelry photo albums. Her jewelry work is beautiful. This is one of my favorite pieces... The color scheme of this Necklace is amazing!!</div>
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<a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/BeadSoup/407972_3877727184252_1899153358_n.jpg" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/BeadSoup/407972_3877727184252_1899153358_n.jpg" height="700" width="500" /></a></div>
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Come visit Lori's Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/callahan.lori/media_set?set=a.1621560781502.2079200.1310919348&type=3" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990077;">HERE</span></b></a> to see more of her beautiful Jewelry.</div>
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Lori sent me a wonderful Bead Soup, including a beautiful Metal Filigree Pendant. The Clasp she chose is a beautiful Shank Button, which complements the rest of her Soup components. Here is the Soup I received from my partner Lori....</div>
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I decided on a Summer Themed Soup for Lori and am thrill to know she has wanted to create some Beach Themed Jewelry. My soup included an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abalone" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #33aa99;">ABALONE</span></b></a> Shell Pendant, along with Amber Glass Starfish, Aqua Shell Nuggets, Glass rounds and various Seed Beads... Here is the Soup I sent Lori.</div>
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I hope Lori has fun with my Soup Ingredients.<br />
I can't wait to begin creating my piece. <br />
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Happy Beading!!!</div>
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<br />MLourdeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319468844669047946noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593053477493822454.post-8155286346899966362014-03-07T13:54:00.001-05:002014-07-01T21:51:22.211-04:00St. Patrick's Felt Trees <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/StPatty/Finished2.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/StPatty/Finished2.png" height="500" width="510" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I enjoyed so much creating my <a href="http://mlourdes24.blogspot.com/2014/02/o-m-b-r-e-felt-valentines-trees.html"><b><span style="color: #ff79a9;">Ombre Valentine's Trees; </span></b></a> I knew I wanted to make <b><span style="color: #669900;">Shamrock</span></b> trees for <b><span style="color: #339922;">St. Patrick's Day!!!</span></b></div><div style="text-indent: 1em;">I used my favorite craft supply; Freezer Paper to cut, cut and then cut some more shamrocks out of felt. This sounds time consuming to cut so many leaf clovers, but with my very sharp scissors I was determined to make this a fun chore.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">To make your own felt trees you will need the following supplies....</div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/StPatty/Materials-2.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/StPatty/Materials-2.png" height="500" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">To make it easier to cut small clovers from Felt, I used Freezer Paper and my printer. Cut sheets of Freezer Paper that is just slightly smaller than your printer paper. Tape the freezer paper, shiny side down onto your printer paper sheets at each corner using masking tape.</div><div style="text-indent: 1em;">Load your freezer paper into the printer paper tray. I loaded mine facing down. You might want to check your printer loading directions. Print your template.</div><div style="text-indent: 1em;">For my trees, I printed 6 sheets, 2 for each felt color. Press the Freezer Paper sheets shiny side down onto the sheets of felt using a warm iron-no steam. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/StPatty/FreezerSheet.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/StPatty/FreezerSheet.png" height="500" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">If you wish to use my Shamrock Template to make your very own Felt Tree, click on the right arrow to download and print the file.</div><br />
<iframe src="https://app.box.com/embed_widget/d6r3ftvwls4c/s/aigpfy43iyov30m51hab?view=list&sort=name&direction=ASC&theme=blue" width="500" height="800" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br />
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<span style="color: #339922;">PLEASE NOTE:</span> this file is for Personal use only. Please do not claim or sell it as your own!!!<br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Spray paint your glass candlestick. I gave mine two coats. Let dry completely.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/StPatty/PaintedSticks.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/StPatty/PaintedSticks.png" height="550" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Cut your felt clovers. Starting from the bottom of the cone, begin pinning your clovers using the sequins and pins, overlapping the clovers as you go. Continue pinning your clovers working in rows.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/StPatty/Clovers3.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/StPatty/Clovers3.png" height="450" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/StPatty/Clovers.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/StPatty/Clovers.png" height="500" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/StPatty/Clovers2.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/StPatty/Clovers2.png" height="500" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I cut down the St. Patrick's pick wires to about 2 inches. After your cone is completely cover with the felt clovers; hot glue the pick onto the cone's top. Let dry completely. Finally, glue the candlestick to the bottom of the cone.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/StPatty/Pick1.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/StPatty/Pick1.png" height="500" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/StPatty/Pick2.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/StPatty/Pick2.png" height="500" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I love how my <b><font color="#339922">St. Patrick's</b></font> Felt Trees turned out. The Gold candlesticks complement the Gold sequins beautifully...<br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;"><b><span style="color: #339922;">Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!</span></b></div><br />
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MLourdeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319468844669047946noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593053477493822454.post-67068075767680937302014-02-06T13:36:00.000-05:002014-02-15T23:35:25.323-05:00Ombre Valentine's Trees <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://imageshack.com/a/img838/5522/rxmw.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" src="http://imageshack.com/a/img838/5522/rxmw.png" height="575" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;"><b><span style="color: #ff79a9;">LOVE</span></b> is in the air everywhere I look around;<b><span style="color: #ff79a9;"> LOVE</span></b> is in the air every sight and every sound... I love this song.<br />
</div><div style="text-indent: 1em;"><b><span style="color: #ff79a9;">VALENTINE's Day</span></b> is almost here. This is a special day to show our <b><span style="color: #ff79a9;">LOVE</span></b> to the people we care about. </div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Ombre is one of my favorite techniques to mix and match colors. What could be more fun than to create Ombre Felt trees for <b><span style="color: #ff79a9;">Valentine's Day?</span></b><br />
</div><div style="text-indent: 1em;">I stumbled upon some cute Valentine's picks at Joanne Fabrics. I thought they would look awesome as tree toppers. I picked felt sheets in three shades of <b><span style="color: #ff79a9;">PINK</span></b> and went to town cutting small hearts. To make your own felt trees you will need the following supplies....</div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://imageshack.com/a/img854/7333/4t1j.jpg" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" src="http://imageshack.com/a/img854/7333/4t1j.jpg" height="500" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">To make it easier to cut small hearts from Felt I used Freezer Paper and my printer. Cut sheets of Freezer Paper that are just slightly smaller than your printer paper. Tape the freezer paper, shiny side down onto your printer paper sheets at each corner using masking tape.</div><div style="text-indent: 1em;">Load your freezer paper into the printer paper tray. I loaded mine facing down. You might want to check your printer loading directions. Print your template.</div><div style="text-indent: 1em;">For my trees, I printed 6 sheets, 2 for each felt color. Press the Freezer Paper sheets shiny side down onto the sheets of felt using a warm iron-no steam. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://imageshack.com/a/img577/5968/wz4b.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" src="http://imageshack.com/a/img577/5968/wz4b.png" height="500" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">If you wish to use my Heart Template to make your very own Felt Tree, click on the right arrow to download and print the file.</div><br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="600" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" src="https://app.box.com/embed_widget/n4oysilruazi/s/m7iw2ez6k7b5g6d4woci?view=list&sort=name&direction=ASC&theme=blue" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe><br />
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<span style="color: #ce4238;">PLEASE NOTE:</span> this file is for Personal use only. Please do not claim or sell it as your own!!!<br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Spray paint your glass candlestick. I gave mine two coats. Let dry completely.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://imageshack.com/a/img706/5548/8pin.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" src="http://imageshack.com/a/img706/5548/8pin.png" height="550" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Cut your felt hearts. Starting from the bottom of the cone, begin pinning your hearts using the sequins and pins, overlapping the hearts as you go. Continue pinning your hearts working in rows.</div><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I cut down the Valentine's pick wire to about 2 inches. After your cone is completely cover with the felt hearts; hot glue the pick onto the cone's top. Let dry completely. Finally, glue the candlestick to the bottom of the cone.</div><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I had so much fun making the first tree; I decided to make another one using a different size cone.<br />
And here they are.... I love how they turned out.</div><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;"><span style="color: #ff6600;">Thanksgiving</span> is upon us... the season to be Grateful for all the blessing in our lives. What could be more special than to decorate my home with a <b><span style="color: #667733;"><br />
GIVE THANKS Banner</span></b>?</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I decided to create a Burlap and Felt Banner to complement my Festive Decor.<br />
I love creating projects using Burlap, but working with this material can sometimes be scary for its Fray like qualities. I remedy this problem by fusing the burlap with a great Fusible Web product, <a href="http://www.warmcompany.com/saspage.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3399ff;">Steam-A-Seam2</span></a>, which allows a temporary hold to both the applique and background materials until the final pressing.</div><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: #ff6600;"><u>Materials</u>:</span></em></strong><br />
<ul><li>Felt Sheets: Fall Colors (Golden Rod, Olive, Cocoa Brown, Tan, Orange, Bright Yellow) or colors of your choice</li>
<li>1/2 yard Burlap</li>
<li>Embroidery Floss: Brown, Dark Green</li>
<li>Buttons: 13 - 1/2"</li>
<li>Templates: Flags, Acorns, Letters. Download the Flags and Letters templates <a href="https://app.box.com/s/x7l5woij6hmizdop3dzu" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff6600;">HERE,</span></a> <a href="https://app.box.com/s/cscotpy1nqfig2nxbrh0" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff6600;">HERE,</span></a> and <a href="https://app.box.com/s/66hy3uuhkyysl9ib806o" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff6600;">HERE.</span></a></li>
<li>Freezer Paper</li>
<li>Plain white printer paper</li>
<li>Masking Tape</li>
<li>Double Stick Fusible Web: Steam-A-Seam2</li>
<li>Super Tacky Glue</li>
</ul><br />
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<center><strong><em><span style="color: #ff6600;"><u>Instructions</u>:</span></em></strong></center><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: #ff6600; font-size: large;"><u>Freezer Paper Sheets</u>:</span></em></strong><br />
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<span style="color: #ff6600;">1.</span> Cut 4 sheets of Freezer Paper that is just slightly smaller than your printer paper sheets.<br />
Tape the freezer paper, shiny side down onto your printer paper sheet at each corner using the masking tape. <br />
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Load your freezer paper into the printer paper tray. I loaded mine facing down. You might want to check your printer loading directions. Remember: you want to print onto the freezer paper only. Print the Large flags and Letters using the Templates. <br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #ff6600; font-size: large;"><u>Flags</u>:</span></em></strong><br />
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<span style="color: #ff6600;">2.</span> Press the large Flags Freezer Paper sheets shiny side down onto 3 sheets of felt using a warm iron-no steam. Cut out your flags along the tracing lines. Set aside.<br />
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<span style="color: #ff6600;">3.</span> Using the small Flag template and following the Steam-A-Seam2 manufacturing directions; trace and stick the small flags onto the Burlap. Cut your flags along the tracing lines.<br />
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<span style="color: #ff6600;">4.</span> Fuse the small burlap flags onto the large felt flags. <br />
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<span style="color: #ff6600;">5.</span> Attach two flags by overlapping the top corners and sewing a button using the Dark Green embroidery floss. Continue overlapping and sewing until all 10 flags are attached.<br />
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<span style="color: #ff6600;">6.</span> Cut your Freezer Paper letters 1/4" roughly around the shape. Press each letter onto your choice of color felt using a warm iron-no steam. Cut your felt letters following the tracing lines.<br />
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<span style="color: #ff6600;">7.</span> Glue each letter to the Burlap side of the flags. Let dry completely. <br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #ff6600; font-size: large;"><u>Acorns</u>:</span></em></strong><br />
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<span style="color: #ff6600;">8.</span> I found my Acorn Template online and traced it twice on a small piece of Freezer Paper.<br />
I then pressed the freezer paper shiny side down onto the tan and brown felt. Finally, I cut the pattern pieces along the traced lines.<br />
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<span style="color: #ff6600;">9.</span> Overlap each acorn top to the bottom and stitch around the edge and inside using the brown embroidery floss and the running stitch. Sew a button in the middle of each acorn top. <br />
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<span style="color: #ff6600;">10.</span> Using a button and the dark green floss; attach each completed acorn to the first and last flag. Create a small loop using the brown floss by sewing behind each Acorn to hang the banner.<br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I love how my Banner turned out. The Burlap gives the Banner a Rustic feeling of the Fall Season. The accent of the Felt Letters and Acorns compliment the Burlap Flags beautifully.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">The use of Freeze paper makes it easier to cut the felt patterns more accurately, not to mention the ability to load it right into the printer tray without jamming it.... Amazing!!!</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I hope you give this tutorial a try.</div> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://imageshack.com/a/img40/8031/8co.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://imageshack.com/a/img40/8031/8co.png" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://imageshack.com/a/img689/4409/m8v9.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://imageshack.com/a/img689/4409/m8v9.png" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://imageshack.com/a/img600/7006/9kit.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://imageshack.com/a/img600/7006/9kit.png" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://imageshack.com/a/img11/9541/2jcv.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://imageshack.com/a/img11/9541/2jcv.png" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;"><span style="color: #663311;">Have a Blessed and Bountiful Thanksgiving.</span></div><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Mason Jar crafts can be found everywhere these days. I can remember when the only use for them was "canning"... I love everything created using these versatile jars.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">On a shopping trip to Marshall's, I stumbled upon a package of.... you guessed it.... Mason Jar Print napkins. As you can imagine, I took a double take. OMG... Mason Jar themed napkins !!! I left the store with only one purchase... I love this print of a Mason Jar relaxing by the Sea Shore... </div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">This is such a beautiful print... </div><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I thought these can make one of a kind Coasters.<br />
I have not seen Mason Jar prints on napkins ever.<br />
I think these napkins were just waiting for me... or just pure luck!!! Personally I think it was Destiny.... Here are materials I use to make the coasters...</div><br />
<strong><em><span style="color: #ff82ab;"><u>Materials</u>:</span></em></strong> <br />
<ul><li>4 - 4" Square Ceramic Tiles; purchased at Home Depot for 16 cents each</li>
<li>Mod Podge </li>
<li>Foam Brush</li>
<li>Decorative Napkins</li>
<li>Felt</li>
<li>Clear Acrylic Sealer</li>
<li>Pinking Shears</li>
<li>Pair of Tweezers</li>
<li>Hot Glue Gun</li>
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<strong><em><span style="color: #ff82ab;"><u>Instructions</u>:</span></em></strong> <br />
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<font color="#ff82ab">1.</font> Using Tweezers, remove the outer layers of each Napkin.<br />
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<font color="#ff82ab">2.</font> Open the napkin and flatten the center folded lines as much as you can.<br />
<font color="#ff82ab">3.</font> Cut one napkin into four equal sections. One napkin will make four coasters.<br />
<font color="#ff82ab">4.</font> Apply a thin coat of Mod Podge all over the tile.<br />
<font color="#ff82ab">5.</font> Apply Napkin to the tile. Smooth out with the brush or your fingers to remove any air bubbles and/or wrinkles.<br />
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<font color="#ff82ab">6.</font> Fold he napkin edges towards the back of the tile. Smooth with the foam brush dipped in Mod Podge. Let it dry 5-10 minutes.<br />
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<font color="#ff82ab">7.</font> Apply 2 more coats of Mod Podge all over the tile. Let dry 5-10 minutes between coats. Let dry completely.<br />
For extra protection, spray a few coats of Acrylic Sealer all over the tiles. Let dry completely before applying the felt squares to the back of the tiles.<br />
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<font color="#ff82ab">8.</font> Using a tile as a guide trace and cut 4 felt squares to fit each tile. Glue the felt squares to the back of each tile.<br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">And here they are... My Ball coasters are ready for my table. I hope the month of September is as warm and I get to enjoy them before the Fall decorations take over.... Regardless, I think I will keep them out to remind me of the warm and fun Summer I had.<br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Life is a <font color="#ff82ab">Beach</font>. Enjoy the rest of your <span style="color: #ff82ab;">SUMMER</span>.</div><br />
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MLourdeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319468844669047946noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593053477493822454.post-25656702445915702352013-08-19T08:44:00.000-04:002013-08-31T22:57:55.828-04:00Coconut Cream Cheesecake Pie<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://imageshack.com/a/img28/2254/tsox.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://imageshack.com/a/img28/2254/tsox.png" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Coconut Lovers.... This is for you. What could be best than pairing Coconut and Cheesecake Flavored Pudding??? I say... nothing....</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Today I want to share with you a perfect Summer Dessert layered with <font color="#6c4025">Chocolate, Toasted Coconut,</font><font color="#ffaa66"> Cheesecake Flavored Pudding</font> and Whipped Topping.<br />
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<div class="hrecipe f5"><center><p class="fn single_recipe_header" style="font-size: 18px; color:#6c4025; padding: 0; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">Coconut Cream Cheesecake Pie</p><p id="author" class="single_recipe_text" style="font-size: 15px; color:#f5568b; padding: 0; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">by <span class="author">Sweet Yarns</span></p></center><p class="single_recipe_text" style="color:#5c5050; font-size: 12px; padding: 0; margin: 4px;"></p><div id="get_media_div" style="max-height: 100px; clear: both;"><div id="recipe_id_div" style="display:none;">6050293</div><script type="text/javascript" src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.6.4/jquery.js"></script><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.recipage.com/new_scripts/get_html2.js"></script></div><div id="ingredients"><p class="single_recipe_header" id="ingr_header" style="font-size: 18px; color:#ffaa66; text-decoration: none; padding: 0;"><u><b>Ingredients:</u></b></p><ul id="ingr" class="single_recipe_text" style="color:#5c5050; font-size: 14px;"><li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">2 oz. Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">2 cups thawed COOL Whip Whipped Topping</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">3/4 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes, toasted</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1 (6 oz.) Keebler Ready Crust Chocolate Pie Crust</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1 1/2 cups cold milk</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1 pkg (4.5 serving size) JELL-O Cheesecake Flavor instant Pudding</li>
</ul></div><div id="instructions"><p class="single_recipe_header" id="inst_header" style="font-size: 18px; color:#ffaa66; text-decoration: none; padding: 0;"><u><b>Instructions:</u></b></p><p class="instruction"><font color="#6c4025">1. In medium microwave-safe bowl; microwave chocolate on High for 2 minutes. Stir every 25 seconds. Continue until chocolate is completely melted. Add 1 cup of the whipped topping and 1/4 cup of the toasted coconut; stir until well blended. Spread mixture onto bottom of crust. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.</p><p class="instruction">2. Add cold milk into a large bowl. Add pudding mix and whisk for 2 minutes; or until well blended. Spoon into crust.</p><p class="instruction">3. Spread the remaining cup of whipped topping on top of pudding and sprinkle the remaining toasted coconut over the top.</p><p class="instruction">4. Refrigerate pie 4 hours before serving. Store leftovers in refrigerator.</font></p><span class="single_recipe_text" style="color:#ffaa66;font-weight:bold; margin-left: 7px; font-size: 18px;"><b>Tip: <u>How to Toast Coconut:</u></b></span><p class="instruction"><font color="#6c4025">Spread coconut on a microwaveable pie plate. Microwave on High for 5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, or until lightly browned.</font></p></div><div class="single_recipe_text" style="width: 100%; text-align: center; font-size: 12px; color:#6c4025;">Powered by <a class="single_recipe_header" style="text-decoration: none; color:#f5568b;" href="http://www.recipage.com/" target="_blank">Recipage</a></div></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">This Coconut Cream Cheesecake Pie is the best thing ever... The perfect rich, creamy desert for those last days of Summer!!!! Enjoy this recipe...</div><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">A simple <span style="color: #ff5511;">House Rules</span> display is a perfect way to help remind your family what to do to help keep the home clean, especially after the Summer Season is over and the hectic School Days and activities begin. You know.... the day by day routine... dishes, tidy up and pick up the mess...</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I created an 8 x 10 inch <span style="color: #ff5511;">House Rules </span> Subway Art Printable; the perfect addition to your home all year round! My design was created using the awesome Photo Editor, <a href="http://www.picmonkey.com/"><span style="color: #ce4238;"><b>PicMonkey;</b></span></a> using a variety of fonts, phrases, graphics and colors.</div><br />
<center><span style="color: #ff5511;"><u>Materials:</u></span><u></u></center><ul><li>8 x 10 picture frame</li>
<li>Subway Art</li>
<li>Card Stock. I used <a href="http://www.coredinations.com/"><span style="color: #9900f5;">Core'dinations Colorcore Cardstock,</span></a> purchased at AC Moore. I love this cardstock's Canvas like texture.</li>
</ul><center><span style="color: #ff5511;"><u>Directions:</u></span><u></u></center><br />
Print the file using your choice of paper and trim it to fit your frame. You can easily trim your frame by cutting outside the dashed-line edge.<br />
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If you wish to use my design to make your very own Subway Art Frame, scroll down to download and print the file.<br />
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<span style="color: #ce4238;">PLEASE NOTE:</span> this file is for Personal use only. Please do not claim or sell it as your own!!!<br />
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Your <span style="color: #ff5511;"> House Rules </span> frame is ready for display.<br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I do hope your family gets a little inspired to help around the house by this <span style="color: #ff5511;"> House Rules</span> display!!! Enjoy the Freebie...</div><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">We all scream for Ice Cream; especially when the temperature is soaring!!!! There is nothing quite like the taste of Home-made Ice Cream.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I love no-churn Ice Cream recipes. Yes... it is possible to make home-made Ice Cream without one of those Ice Cream machines. The end result is a creamier, smooth and fresh taste ice cream.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;"><span style="color: #990033;">Black Cherry</span> is one of my favorite Ice Cream flavors, but when combined with crushed <span style="color: #ffaa55;"> Graham Crackers</span> is just heavenly. Today I wanted to share with you my easy to make <span style="color: #990033;">Black Cherry Swirl Ice Cream</span> recipe; with <span style="color: #990033;">Black Cherries</span> and <span style="color: #ffaa55;">Graham Crackers</span> as the main two ingredients...</div><br />
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<center><div class="hrecipe f5"><div class="fn single_recipe_header" style="color: #990033; font-size: 18px; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Black Cherry Ice Cream</div></div></center><center><div class="single_recipe_text" id="author" style="color: #f5568b; font-size: 15px; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">by <span class="author">Sweet Yarns</span></div></center><div class="single_recipe_text" style="color: #5c5050; font-size: 12px; margin: 4px; padding: 0px;"></div><div id="get_media_div" style="clear: both; max-height: 100px;"><div id="recipe_id_div" style="display: none;">6051271</div><script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.6.4/jquery.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script src="http://www.recipage.com/new_scripts/get_html2.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br />
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<u>Ingredients:</u></div><ul class="single_recipe_text" id="ingr" style="color: #990033; font-size: 14px;"><li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">12 oz. pitted cherries (thawed if frozen), halved</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1/4 cup sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">2 cups cold heavy cream</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1 tsp. vanilla</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">4 graham crackers (chopped)</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">Ice Cream Cones</li>
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<u>Instructions:</u></div><div class="instruction">1. Add cherries, sugar and 2 Tbsp. water to a large saucepan.</div><br />
<div class="instruction">2. Bring ingredients to a boil, reduce heat and simmer. Stir often, until cherries soften and the liquid thickens; about 10-15 minutes.</div><br />
<div class="instruction">3. Transfer mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for 15 minutes, until cool.</div><br />
<div class="instruction">4. Beat cream, condensed milk and vanilla on medium-high until stiff peaks form, about 5-6 minutes.</div><br />
<div class="instruction">5. Fold in the graham crackers.</div><br />
<div class="instruction">6. Add half the cream mixture into a loaf pan or a 2-qt freezer-safe container.</div><br />
<div class="instruction">7. Spoon half the cherry mixture on top. Using a knife, swirl the mixture through the cream. Repeat once more.</div><br />
<div class="instruction">8. Freeze until set; about 4 hours.</div><br />
<div class="instruction">9. Once set, cover with plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 weeks.</div><br />
<span class="single_recipe_text" style="color: #990033; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; margin-left: 7px;">Cream Tip:</span><br />
<div class="instruction">Before beating the cream; put bowl and beaters in the freezer for 30 minutes.</div></div><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;"><span style="color: #990033;">Black Cherries</span> and crushed <span style="color: #ffaa55;">Graham Crackers</span> is the perfect combination for this creamy, summery Ice Cream delight!!! Make this Ice Cream even more special by serving it on a Waffle ice cream cone. To avoid a drippy Ice Cream cone, drop a mini marshmallow in the bottom before adding your scoops.</div><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Enjoy this recipe and make those warm, fun-filled Summer Days even more special!!! Remember....<br />
<center>Summertime = Ice Cream.....</center></div><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I am super excited to participate on the 8th round of <a href="http://www.whitelightsonwednesday.com/2013/07/blackberry-napoleon/"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Get Your</b></span> </span><span style="color: #cccc44;">Chef On</span></a> Blog Series.</div>The cooking challenge's main ingredient is <span style="color: #660099;">Blackberries</span>.<br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">For this Round 8 of the series a recipe must feature the main ingredient; <span style="color: #660099;">Blackberries</span> for a chance to win ad space on each co-host's blog for two months. The Linky Party will go live on July 16th. The Winner Announcement and Recipe Features on July 23rd.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I decided to make a <span style="color: #660099;">Blackberry Marble Cheesecake.</span></div><br />
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<div class="hrecipe f5"><center><div class="fn single_recipe_header" style="color: #7552a8; font-size: 18px; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">Blackberry Marble Cheesecake</div></center></div><center><div class="single_recipe_text" id="author" style="color: #ff6699; font-size: 15px; margin: 5px 5px 5px 0px; padding: 0px;">by <span class="author">Sweet Yarns</span></div><div class="single_recipe_text" style="color: #669900; font-size: 12px; margin: 4px; padding: 0px;"></div></center><div id="get_media_div" style="clear: both; max-height: 100px;"><div id="recipe_id_div" style="display: none;">6050194</div><script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.6.4/jquery.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script src="http://www.recipage.com/new_scripts/get_html2.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br />
</div><div id="ingredients"><div class="single_recipe_header" id="ingr_header" style="color: #ff6699; font-size: 18px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Ingredients</div><ul class="single_recipe_text" id="ingr" style="color: #5c5050; font-size: 14px;"></ul><span class="single_recipe_text" style="color: #660099; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; margin-left: 7px;">Blackberry Sauce</span><br />
<ul class="single_recipe_text" id="ingr" style="color: #5c5050; font-size: 14px; padding: 0px;"><li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">2 cups fresh blackberries</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">3/4 cup water</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1/2 cup sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">2 tbsp. cornstarch</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1 tbsp. blackberry brandy (optional)</li>
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<ul class="single_recipe_text" id="ingr" style="color: #5c5050; font-size: 14px; padding: 0px;"><li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1/4 sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1/3 cup margarine or butter, melted</li>
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<ul class="single_recipe_text" id="ingr" style="color: #5c5050; font-size: 14px; padding: 0px;"><li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">3 (8oz.) packages cream cheese, softened</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1 (14oz.) condensed milk</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">3 eggs</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="margin-bottom: 3px;">1/4 lemon juice</li>
</ul></div><div id="instructions"><div class="single_recipe_header" id="inst_header" style="color: #ff6699; font-size: 18px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Instructions</div><span class="single_recipe_text" style="color: #660099; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; margin-left: 7px;">Blackberry Sauce:</span><br />
<div class="instruction"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;">In a small saucepan, bring blackberries and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Press mixture through a strainer; discard seeds. Cool.</span></div><br />
<div class="instruction"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;">Combine sugar and cornstarch; stir in blackberry puree until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool. Add blackberry brandy. Reserve 1/2 cup of the blackberry sauce; cool. Chill remaining sauce.</span></div><br />
<span class="single_recipe_text" style="background-color: white; color: #660099; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; margin-left: 7px;">Crust:</span><br />
<div class="instruction"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444;">Combine crumbs, sugar and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Every chance I get, I bake my cheesecakes using my Heart Shaped Springform.</span></div><br />
<span class="single_recipe_text" style="color: #660099; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; margin-left: 7px;">Filling:</span><br />
<div class="instruction"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444;">In mixer bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in condensed milk until smooth. Add eggs and lemon juice; mix well. Spoon half the batter into prepared pan. Spoon half the reserved blackberry sauce in small amounts over batter. Repeat, ending with blackberry sauce. Using a knife, cut through batter for marble effect.</span></span></div><div class="instruction"><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444;">Bake 50 minutes or until center is set. Cool. Chill.</span></span></div><div class="instruction"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #444444;">Serve with chilled blackberry sauce. Refrigerate leftovers.</span></span></div></div><div class="single_recipe_text" style="color: #ff6699; font-size: 10px; text-align: center; width: 100%;">Powered by <a class="single_recipe_header" href="http://www.recipage.com/" style="color: #660099; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Recipage</a></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I just loved the marbled color the blackberries gave the cheesecake. I was afraid I was going to end up with a darker color, but I ended up with a pretty "raspberry" like color.</div><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">My heart was broken after I cut the first slice... I got over it quickly after taking that first bite....</div><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Serve each slice with the reserved Blackberry Sauce and fresh Blackberries. The combination of the Blackberry sauce and the fresh berries is divine.</div><br />
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MLourdeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319468844669047946noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593053477493822454.post-36543874246324534982013-07-04T15:30:00.000-04:002013-07-29T08:07:28.065-04:00Fourth of July Subway Art <div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/4th%20of%20July/july2-1.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/4th%20of%20July/july2-1.png" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Happy Birthday <b><font color="#aa0006">AMERICA!!!</font></b><br />
Celebrate the <font color="#aa0006">4th of July</font> with Pride and Honor. <font color="#aa0006">Independence Day</font> is always a joy as it is also my Grandma's birthday. Today she is celebrating her 94th Birthday. Happy Birthday "Hia"....</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Show your <font color="#aa0006">AMERICAN</font> Pride and Spirit of Independence Day by dressing up your home with Red, White and Blue <font color="#aa0006">4th of July</font> decorations. I love decorating my home with Stars, Stripes and Patriotic colors.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">To spread Holiday cheer indoors; I created a <font color="aa0006">4th of July</font> Subway Art Frame. My design was created using the awesome Photo Editor, <a href="http://www.picmonkey.com/"><span style="color: #ce4238;"><b>PicMonkey;</b></span></a> using a variety of fonts, phrases, graphics and colors.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">My frame size is 8 x 10. Therefore, if you use PicMonkey; you will need to create and upload a blank 8 x 10 white JPG. I created mine using <a href="http://www.getpaint.net/">PaintNet</a>, a Free Software for Digital Photo Editing.</div><br />
<center><span style="color: #ce4238;"><u>Materials:</u></span><u></u></center><ul><li>8 x 10 picture frame</li>
<li>Subway Art</li>
<li>Card Stock. I used <a href="http://www.coredinations.com/"><span style="color: #9900f5;">Core'dinations Colorcore Cardstock,</span></a> purchased at AC Moore. I love this cardstock's Canvas like texture.</li>
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<center><span style="color: #ce4238;"><u>Directions:</u></span><u></u></center><br />
Print the file using your choice of paper and trim it to fit your frame.<br />
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If you wish to use my design to make your very own Subway Art Frame, scroll down to download and print the file.<br />
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Your <span style="color: #ce4238;"> Fourth of July </span> frame is ready for display.<br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Happy <span style="color: #ce4238;">4th of July </span>!!! Let the <font color="#aa0006">Fireworks</font> begin!!!</div><br />
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MLourdeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319468844669047946noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593053477493822454.post-84874795085400076412013-04-07T21:06:00.000-04:002013-04-08T08:12:30.365-04:00Favorite Things Party {Crafty Style}<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I joined the First Annual <a href="http://myfavefinds.com/favorite-things-party-crafty-style/"><span style="color: #ff99cc;">Favorite Things Party {Crafty Style} </span></a> - Swap; to exchange FIVE of my Favorite Things with another Crafty Person.</div><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">The party is hosted by Carrie from <font color="00a19b"> My Favorite Finds.</font></div><center><a href="http://myfavefinds.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="My Favorite Finds" src="http://myfavefinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/FAVE-SHARE.png" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">My swap partner is Tarah Hoover who blogs at <a href="http://www.rchotx.com/"><span style="color: black;">Real</span><span style="color: #d40005;"> {</span><span style="color: black;">Cheap</span><span style="color: #d40005;">} </span><span style="color: #444444;">Housewives of</span><span style="color: #d40005;"> <span style="color: #33cccc;"><b>Texas.</b></span></span></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Tarah enjoys paper crafts, painting, wreath making and other crafts projects.<br />
I read Tarah's about information where she indicated her favorite color is <font color="#6600cc">Purple.</font> I gathered ten of my Favorite Things I thought Tarah would like to received.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Her package included a clear stamp block, stamp set, purple stamp ink, purple acrylic paint, purple twine, a paper mache heart box, canvas panels, embroidery floss, foam brushes and a package of chipboard shapes.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I hope Tarah likes the Goodies I sent and find some creative ways to use them. </div><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I received a wonderful package from Heather Warren who also blogs at <a href="http://www.rchotx.com/"><span style="color: black;">Real</span><span style="color: #d40005;"> {</span><span style="color: black;">Cheap</span><span style="color: #d40005;">} </span><span style="color: #444444;">Housewives of</span><span style="color: #d40005;"> <span style="color: #33cccc;"><b>Texas.</b></span></span></a></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I love the Color Scheme she chose when selecting her favorite things; from the beautiful <font color="#54d4c5">Turquoise</font> to the bright <font color="#FF9933">Burnt Orange.</font> Heather's package included lots of cool and fun goodies.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">The yarn, the 8" x 8" paper and note pads color scheme complement each other so well. I would be able to create new projects using all three. Heather also created two cute felt pins which are adorable. The washi-tape covered clothespins made my day. I love anything created with Washi-Tape. The scalloped edge Spring Banner is my favorite. Last but not least; her package also include adhesive gems, tattoos rub-ons and elastic ribbon hair ties. <br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Thanks Heather for all the goodies you sent me. I am looking forward to creating new projects with them; display the beautiful Spring Banner and wear the wonderful felted pins.</div><br />
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MLourdeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319468844669047946noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593053477493822454.post-77890466527183439512013-03-23T23:08:00.001-04:002013-03-27T09:58:04.010-04:00EASTER Subway Art<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Easter/Frame1.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Easter/Frame1.png" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Happy <font color="#ee80c4">EASTER</font> to all my <font color="#ffcb00">PEEPS</font>. I love to create Subway Art for the Holidays and thought I share my <font color="#ee80c4">Easter</font> creation with all of you. <br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I created a 5 x 7 <span style="color: #ee80c4;">Easter</span> Subway Art. My design was created using the awesome Photo Editor, <a href="http://www.picmonkey.com/"><span style="color: #ce4238;"><b>PicMonkey;</b></span></a> using a variety of fonts, phrases, graphics and colors.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">If you use PicMonkey; you will need to create and upload a blank 5 x 7 white JPG. I created mine using <a href="http://www.getpaint.net/">PaintNet</a>, a Free Software for Digital Photo Editing; or your could create it using Microsoft Paint.</div><br />
<center><span style="color: #ee80c4;"><u>Materials:</u></span><u></u></center><ul><li> White 5 x 7 picture frame, purchased at A.C. Moore</li>
<li>Subway Art</li>
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<center><span style="color: #ee80c4;"><u>Directions:</u></span><u></u></center><br />
Create your 5 x 7 Subway Art. Once your design is completed, print it out and trim it to fit your frame. Instead of using plain copy paper; I printed my design on Ivory Stationary Paper. The design colors look much better against the Ivory paper.<br />
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If you wish to use my design to make your very own Subway Art Frame, scroll down to download and print the file.<br />
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MLourdeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319468844669047946noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593053477493822454.post-80208660717550498122013-02-27T08:57:00.000-05:002013-03-05T09:53:56.052-05:00St. Patrick's Day Garland<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d;"></span><br />
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I love Crocheting Garlands. For St. Patrick's Day, I crocheted my Garland from a pattern I found on <a href="http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/2008/01/shamrock.html#links/"><span style="background-color: white; color: #ff8833;"><strong>Crochet-Mania </strong></span></a> and modified it by Crocheting two Medium Shamrocks using two stands of yarn held together and crocheting the stems right on the Shamrock.<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><u>Materials:</u></span><br />
<ul><li>Size H Crochet Hook</li>
<li>Size J Crochet Hook</li>
<li>Worsted Weight Yarn in two Shades of Green</li>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><strong><u>Instructions:</u></strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"></span><span style="color: #38761d;"><u>Small Shamrock:</u></span><br />
<ol><li>Start with the small Crochet Hook and a <a href="http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=how+to+make+a+crochet+magic+circle&mid=0F1444643B4B8E81CA340F1444643B4B8E81CA34&view=detail&FORM=VIRE1/"><span style="color: #ff8833;"><span style="color: #38761d;"></span><strong>Magic Ring</strong></span></a> or Chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to 1st chain to form a loop.</li>
<li> * Chain 3. Make 3 Triple Crochet, Chain 3, slip stitch into Loop **.</li>
<li>Repeat from * to ** 2 more times to make 3 leaves.</li>
<li>For Stem; Chain 5, slip stitch in 2nd chain from hook and into next 3 chains. Slip stitch into center of ring. Fasten off. Weave in ends.</li>
</ol><span style="color: #38761d;"></span><span style="color: #38761d;"><u>Medium Shamrock:</u></span><br />
<ol><li>With Larger Hook, Crochet Medium Shamrock using two strands of yarn (one of each color) held together.</li>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Garlands/photobucket-5753-1330089932916.jpg" imageanchor="5" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Garlands/photobucket-5753-1330089932916.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;"><u>Garland:</u></span><br />
<ol><li>With large crochet hook and 2 strands of yarns held together, Chain 8. Slip stitch in first chain to make first hanging loop.</li>
<li>* Chain 12. Make a single crochet on top of the Middle Leaf of the Shamrock. Continue from * across to attach all the Shamrocks. For my Garland, I alternated between light and dark green with the two-tone Shamrocks in between. </li>
<li>For the second hanging loop; Chain 20. Slip stitch into the 8th chain.</li>
<li>Fasten Off. Weave in ends.</li>
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MLourdeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319468844669047946noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593053477493822454.post-9721411873236593452013-02-25T21:44:00.000-05:002013-03-14T22:54:52.824-04:00St. Patrick's DAY Subway Art<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/StPatty/framed3.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/StPatty/framed3.png" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Start celebrating <span style="color: #00b466;">St. Patrick's Day</span> early by adding a Framed Subway Art to your home decor to show your <span style="color: #e6222c;">LOVE</span> for the <span style="color: #339933;">Emerald Isle</span>.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">I created a 5 x 7 <span style="color: #00b466;">St. Patrick's Day</span> Subway Art and thought I'd share the free download. My design was created using the awesome Photo Editor, <a href="http://www.picmonkey.com/"><span style="color: #ce4238;"><b>PicMonkey;</b></span></a> using a variety of fonts, phrases, graphics and colors.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">If you use PicMonkey; you will need to create and upload a blank 5 x 7 white JPG. I created mine using <a href="http://www.getpaint.net/">PaintNet</a>, a Free Software for Digital Photo Editing; or your could create it using Microsoft Paint.</div><br />
<center><span style="color: #ff6600;"><u>Materials:</u></span><u></u></center><ul><li> Gold 5 x 7 picture frame, purchased at Dollar Tree</li>
<li>Subway Art</li>
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<center><span style="color: #ff6600;"><u>Directions:</u></span><u></u></center><br />
Create your 5 x 7 Subway Art. Once your design is completed, print it out and trim it to fit your frame. Instead of using plain copy paper; I printed my design on Ivory Stationary Paper. The design colors look much better against the Ivory paper.<br />
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Love the Vintage clip art of a cute Irish Boy holding the flag. <br />
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MLourdeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319468844669047946noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593053477493822454.post-3285667736904295162013-02-14T14:43:00.002-05:002014-01-05T18:25:11.688-05:00Love Story Canvas<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/finished.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/finished.png" width="510" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Happy <span style="color: #cc1155;">Valentine's </span> Day!!! I wanted to create something fun for Valentine's Day. I found an opened 12" x 12" canvas at my local Thrift shop for $1.99. What a deal!!!<br />
I thought I create a Mixed Media Collage using Paper Doilies and various types of Embellishments.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Let's begin by gathering the following materials.</div><br />
<center><span style="color: #e6222c;"><u>Materials:</u></span><u></u></center><ul><li>12" x 12" Stretched Canvas</li>
<li>1 - 10" White Paper Doily </li>
<li>1 - 6" Pink Paper Doily </li>
<li>Pink and White Adhesive Glitter Shape Hearts</li>
<li> Recollections Floral Embellishments, purchased at Michael's</li>
<li>Craft Essentials 3-D Embellishments - Love Story, purchased at Jo-Ann's Fabrics</li>
<li>5/8" Pink Buttons</li>
<li>Hot Glue Gun</li>
</ul><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/untitled.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/untitled.png" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/Doillies.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/Doillies.png" width="500" /></a></div><ul><li>Gesso Canvas Primer</li>
<li>Folk Extreme Glitter Acrylic Paint - Red</li>
<li>Mod Podge - Gloss Finish</li>
<li>Foam Brush</li>
<li>2 3" x 3" canvas - optional</li>
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<center><span style="color: #e6222c;"><u>Directions:</u></span><u></u></center><br />
Apply one coat of Gesso Canvas Primer all over the canvas, let dry completely. Apply two coats of the Extreme Glitter paint. Let dry between coats.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/Canvas.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/Canvas.png" width="500" /></a></div><br />
Apply a light coat of Mod Podge to the canvas center, where the large doily will be placed. Add your 10" white doily, smoothing wrinkles with your fingers. Let it dry for 15-20 minutes. Apply a second coat of Mod Podge all over the doily. Let it dry for about 1/2 hour.<br />
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Add another light coat to the center of your 10" white doily Apply your 6" pink doily; again smoothing wrinkles as before. Let it dry for 15-20 minutes. Apply another coat of Mod Podge; let it dry for about 1/2 hour.<br />
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Apply 1-2 final coats of Mod Podge all over the entire canvas. Let dry between coats.<br />
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<span style="color: #ff0066;">Note:</span> Any wrinkles will eventually disappear as more coats of Mod Podge are applied.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/ModDol.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/ModDol.png" width="500" /></a></div><br />
Begin adding your embellishments. Most of the embellishments I choose came with an adhesive backing. However, I added a bit of hot glue the back to obtain a permanent bond. I started by adding the pink buttons to the white doily.<br />
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I applied one of the 3-D Love Story embellishments and a pink heart to the canvas right lower corner.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/couplesemb.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/couplesemb.png" width="500" /></a></div><br />
I then added 4 hearts; 2 of each color to the canvas left and right top corners.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/heartsemb.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/heartsemb.png" width="500" /></a></div><br />
I attached 2 flower embellishments, overlapping each other to the canvas left lower corner; placing a white heart in the middle and two more hearts on the left and right sides of the flower.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/Embel-3.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/Embel-3.png" width="500" /></a></div><br />
Lastly, I applied one more 3-D Love Story embellishment to the center of the pink doily.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/pinkheartem.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/pinkheartem.png" width="500" /></a></div><br />
Here is the canvas after all the embellishments were added.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/AllEmbel-3-1.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/AllEmbel-3-1.png" width="500" /></a></div><br />
I stumbled upon these cute small canvases while shopping at ACMoore and decided they would complement the large one. I applied two coats of the Extreme Glitter paint and added 3-D and Hearts embellishments.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/smallcanv.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/smallcanv.png" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/small-fini.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/small-fini.png" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/smallfini-2.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/smallfini-2.png" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/bothsmall.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/bothsmall.png" width="500" /></a></div><br />
I enjoyed creating this project as it allowed me to choose and add different components to a plain canvas; resulting in a fun Collage.<br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;"><span style="color: #cc1155;">Valentine's </span> day decor will not be complete without one or more vases you can fill with fresh, faux flowers or any other fillers. My <span style="color: #cc1155;">Love</span> vases are a low-cost project, created simply from four different glass vases from Dollar Tree and paints I had in my craft stash.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Lets begin by gathering the following materials.</div><br />
<center><span style="color: #e6222c;"><u>Materials:</u></span><u></u></center><ul><li>4 glass vases. I choose four different shapes.</li>
<li>Clear Contact Paper</li>
<li>Tracing Paper</li>
<li>Krylon Spray Paint - Cherry Red</li>
<li>Scribbles Dimensional Fabric Paint - Sparkle</li>
</ul><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/puffy2.jpg" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/puffy2.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><ul><li>Letters - I created mine in Word using Font Name: RAVIE, Font Size: 175, printed on reverse order.</li>
</ul><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/puffy3.jpg" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/puffy3.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><ul><li>Scissors</li>
<li>Newspapers</li>
<li>Rubbing Alcohol</li>
<li>Paper towels</li>
<li>X-Acto Knife</li>
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<center><span style="color: #e6222c;"><u>Directions:</u></span><u></u></center><br />
Using the tracing paper, begin tracing your letters onto the contact paper. Make sure your letters are placed in Reversed Order, prior to tracing.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/puffy4.jpg" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/puffy4.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
Wash and dry your vases. Wipe them using rubbing alcohol and paper towels. Let them dry completely.<br />
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Cut your letters following the tracing lines. Remove the backing paper and firmly apply letters to each vase.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/puffy5.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/puffy5.png" width="500" /></a></div><br />
Using your fingers, rub each letter to make sure the edges are affix to the vase's surface.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/Love.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/Love.png" width="500" /></a></div><br />
Cover your working area with plenty of newspapers or drop cloth. In a well ventilated area; paint your vases using the Krylon Spray paint. I gave my vases two coats. Let each coat dry for at least one hour. Let vases dry overnight before adding your Fabric Paint.<br />
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Remove the letters from all the vases. If any spray paint bled under your letters, carefully remove it with a X-Acto knife.<br />
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Begin decorating your vases using the Scribbles Fabric Paint. Outline and fill each letter. Make sure the exposed glass area is covered with paint. Let dry at least 4 hours. I gave my letters to coats of fabric paint to double up the Puffiness. <br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/puff6.jpg" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/puff6.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
I just love how this fabric Paint dries, giving my project that awesome Puffiness effect. The plain glass vases I started with now have a super dimensional finish. <br />
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I hope you enjoy this tutorial and add a few bottles of Fabric Paint to your craft stash; you will not regret it....<br />
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MLourdeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319468844669047946noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593053477493822454.post-50704583794219540812013-01-21T15:57:00.000-05:002013-04-29T09:09:30.013-04:00VALENTINE Subway Art<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/frame6_zps0584811b.jpg" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/frame6_zps0584811b.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;"><span style="color: #cc1155;">Love</span> is in the Air!!! A wonderful way to decorate for Valentine's day is to create a Love Themed Subway Art. I decided to make a Valentine's Day frame. My design was created using the awesome Photo Editor, <a href="http://www.picmonkey.com/"><span style="color: #CE4238;"><b>PicMonkey;</b></span></a> using a variety of fonts, phrases, graphics and colors.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">My frame size is 5 x 7. Therefore, if you use PicMonkey; you will need to create and upload a blank 5 x 7 white JPG. I created mine using <a href="http://www.getpaint.net/">PaintNet</a>, a Free Software for Digital Photo Editing.</div><br />
<center><span style="color: #e6222c;"><u>Materials:</u></span><u></u></center><ul><li>5 x 7 picture frame, purchased at Dollar Tree</li>
<li>Folk Art Enamel Paint - Engine Red</li>
<li>Paint Brush</li>
<li>Subway Art</li>
<li>Red Glitter - optional</li>
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<center><span style="color: #e6222c;"><u>Directions:</u></span><u></u></center><br />
Create your 5 x 7 Subway Art. Once your design is completed, print it out and trim it to fit your frame.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/VDay-5_zps05a0a062.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/VDay-5_zps05a0a062.png" /></a></div><br />
Remove the glass and back section of the frame. Paint frame and add Glitter.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/frame4_zps78a7ecb8.jpg" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Valentine/frame4_zps78a7ecb8.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
Let dry completely and insert your Subway Art design.<br />
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If you wish to use my design to make your very own Subway Art Frame, scroll down to download and print the file.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc2255;">PLEASE NOTE:</span> this file is for Personal use only. Please do not claim or sell it as your own!!!<br />
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Your <span style="color: #cc2255;"> Lovely</span> Valentine Themed frame is ready for display.<br />
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</center>MLourdeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319468844669047946noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593053477493822454.post-45993513524248823902013-01-01T01:41:00.000-05:002013-01-18T23:23:16.303-05:00A Year in Review - My Favorites of 2012<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Happy New Year!!<br />
I wanted to thank all my readers for their comments and features throughout this past year. I enjoyed sharing my Projects and Tutorials with you. I picked twelve of my favorite posts and I hope you can re-visit and get inspired. <br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;"><center>Here are my favorite 12 Posts of 2012!!</center></div><br />
<a href="http://mlourdes24.blogspot.com/2012/12/paper-mache-ornament.html"><center>Paper Mache Ornament</a></center><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/GingerOrnie/ginger_zps2ee6e2b9.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/GingerOrnie/ginger_zps2ee6e2b9.png" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<a href="http://mlourdes24.blogspot.com/2012/10/spooky-halloweeen-pumpkins.html"><center>Spooky Halloween Pumpkins</a></center><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/IMG_2414.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/Halloween/IMG_2414.png" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<a href="http://mlourdes24.blogspot.com/2012/10/raffia-sunflower-wreath.html"><center>Raffia Sunflower Wreath</a></center><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/IMG_1792.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/IMG_1792.png" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<a href="http://mlourdes24.blogspot.com/2012/09/f-l-l-leaf-wreath.html"><center>Leaf Wreath</a></center><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/IMG_14752.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Fall2012/IMG_14752.png" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<a href="http://mlourdes24.blogspot.com/2012/08/country-red-rooster.html"><center>Country Red Rooster</a></center><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Summer12/Country/Rooster12-1.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Summer12/Country/Rooster12.png" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<a href="http://mlourdes24.blogspot.com/2012/07/coconut-pineapple-cheesecake.html"><center>Coconut Pineapple Cheesecake</a></center><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Food%20Recipes/IMG_11712.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Food%20Recipes/IMG_11712.png" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<a href="http://mlourdes24.blogspot.com/2012/07/starfish-coasters.html"><center>Starfish Coasters</a></center><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Summer12/IMG_10542.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Summer12/IMG_10542.png" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<a href="http://mlourdes24.blogspot.com/2012/06/4th-of-july-galvanized-pitcher-buckets.html"><center>4th of July Pitcher-Buckets</a></center><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/4th%20of%20July/IMG_08322.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/4th%20of%20July/IMG_08322.png" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<a href="http://mlourdes24.blogspot.com/2012/05/washi-tape-contest.html"><center>Washi Tape Tile Coasters</a></center><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/TileCoasters/2012-05-120011.jpg" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/TileCoasters/2012-05-120011.jpg" height="425" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<a href="http://mlourdes24.blogspot.com/2012/05/washi-tape-mothers-day-jars.html"><center>Washi Tape Mother's Day Jars</a></center><div style="text-align:left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/MomGlass/Mom-001.jpg" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/MomGlass/Mom-001.jpg" height="425" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<a href="http://mlourdes24.blogspot.com/2012/04/washi-tape-clipboard-makeover.html"><center>Washi Tape Clipboard</a></center><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Washi%20Tape/2012-04-23_07-49-14_174-1.jpg" imageanchor="5" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="525" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/Washi%20Tape/2012-04-23_07-49-14_174-1.jpg" width="525" /></a></div><br />
<a href="http://mlourdes24.blogspot.com/2012/02/sweetheart-clock.html"><center>Sweetheart Clock</a></center><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/photobucket-3187-1329183026884.jpg" imageanchor="5" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/photobucket-3187-1329183026884.jpg" width="525" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-indent: 1em;"><span style="color: #e6222c;">HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!</span> I love celebrating Christmas and decorating with handmade primitive crafts. I love the rustic appearance, which adds to the charm of the craft items. This Christmas I wanted to create my very own <span style="color: #668800;">"Charlie Brown" Tree</span>, with a Country, Grubby look.<span style="color: #663311;"> "Grubby"</span> is another word for primitive crafts that look aged, old or dirty.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">My <span style="color: #668800;">"Charlie Brown"</span> tree was created using Artificial Pine Greenery, a Wooden Spoon and a <span style="color: #663311;">"Grubby"</span> Mason Jar Base. I embellished the tree with Berries, Metal Stars, Star Anise, and Rusty Bells. I rusted my bells following <a href="http://www.primitive-folk-art.com/2008/04/how-to-rust-primitive-bells-safety-pins-or-other-metal-items/">Primitive Folk Art</a> tutorial.</div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">To begin, I gathered the following materials:</div><br />
<center><span style="color: #e6222c;"><u>Materials:</u></span><u></u></center><ul><li>Mason Jar</li>
<li>Mod Podge</li>
<li>Instant Coffee Granules</li>
<li>Foam Brush</li>
<li>Rub-On Transfers</li>
<li>Artificial Pine Greenery</li>
<li>Wooden Spoon</li>
<li>Martha Stewart's Metallic Glaze in Black Coffee</li>
<li>Floral Foam Block - $1.00 Dollar Tree</li>
<li>Berry Stem </li>
<li>7/8" Christmas Ribbon</li>
<li>Hot Glue/Sticks</li>
<li>Golden Metal Stars</li>
<li>Star Anise</li>
<li>Floral Moss</li>
<li>Rusty Bells</li>
<li>Glitter</li>
<li>Wire Cutter</li>
</ul><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/materials_zpsb573feff.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/materials_zpsb573feff.png" width="450" /></a></div><br />
<center><span style="color: #e6222c;"><u>Directions:</u></span><u></u></center><ol><li>Pour Coffee Granules into a large plate.</li>
<li>Working in sections, apply Mod Podge to Jar</li>
<li>Roll Jar into the Coffee Granules until jar is completely covered</li>
<li>Let dry overnight and repeat process 4-5 times</li>
<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/step2_zpsa7025c07.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/step2_zpsa7025c07.png" width="450" /></a></div><li>Please note: some of the coffee granules will fall off and/or melt.</li>
<li>When you are happy with the jar's look, apply a final coat of Mod Podge and sprinkle glitter all over the jar. Let dry completely</li>
<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/jar2_zpsb8411fab.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/jar2_zpsb8411fab.png" width="450" /></a></div><li>Following Rub-On directions; apply Rub-On transfers to Jar. I decided to add Gingerbread men on each side of the jar, plus a Christmas stocking in the back.</li>
<li>The Jar's surface will be rough. Therefore, take your time transferring the rub-ons.</li>
<li>Apply a coat of Mod Podge all over the jar to seal the rub-on transfers.</li>
<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/jar3_zps44d33b9e.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/jar3_zps44d33b9e.png" width="450" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/rub-ons_zps221d239e.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/rub-ons_zps221d239e.png" width="450" /></a></div><li>Paint the Wooden Spoon with the Metallic Glaze. Let dry completely.</li>
<li>Cut floral foam block in half. Glue the two halves together vertically.</li>
<div><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/step3_zps91fc4a12.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/step3_zps91fc4a12.png" width="475" /></a></div><li>Using the wire cutter; cut two 4", three 3" and 2" length of greenery.</li>
<li>Snip the berries close to the stem.</li>
<li>Glue a berry to one end of each greenery lengths, except for one of the 3" length, which will need a berry at both ends.</li>
<li>Beginning 3" from the spoon's bottom, start forming your tree by gluing the 4" lengths opposite each other.</li>
<div><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/step4_zps3fc026cc.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/step4_zps3fc026cc.png" width="475" /></a></div><li>Continue adding two - 3" lengths spacing 1 1/2" from the 4" lengths. Add two - 2" lengths spacing 1 1/2" from the 3" lengths. Add your final 3" length with the two berries.</li>
<div><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/tree1_zps07b3c489.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/tree1_zps07b3c489.png" width="475" /></a></div><li>Insert and glue spoon bottom into foam. Add glue to foam's bottom and insert inside jar. Glue Floral Moss to Jar's top to cover foam.</li>
<div><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/step5_zpsfe12cc7f.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/step5_zpsfe12cc7f.png" width="475" /></a></div><li>Begin embellishing your tree. Glue stars, rusty bells and Star Anise to the tree branches and spoon's bowl. Add the ribbon to the jar's mouth and embellish as desired.</li>
<div><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/step6_zpsed371d2f.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/step6_zpsed371d2f.png" width="475" /></a></div><div><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/tree7_zps5786a46a.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/tree7_zps5786a46a.png" width="475" /></a></div><div><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/tree8_zps3d9c241b.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/tree8_zps3d9c241b.png" width="475" /></a></div></ol><div style="text-indent: 1em;">I love how my <font color="668800">"Charlie Brown Tree"</font> turned out. The Grubby Jar adds a rustic primitive look to the tree. This <font color="663311">Grubby Tree</font> will add a country charm to my kitchen Christmas Decor. </div><br />
<div><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/tree4_zpsf525a792.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/tree4_zpsf525a792.png" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;">Here is the back side of the tree and the Grubby Jar.</div><div><a href="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/tree6_zpsc26b24a3.png" imageanchor="10" style="margin-left: 0em; margin-right: 0em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n513/mlourdes62/X-Mass%202012/OrnieTree/tree6_zpsc26b24a3.png" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-indent: 1em;"><span style="color: #e6222c;">Merry Christmas!!!!</span></div><br />
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