Robin's Nest: BLOG HOP

Welcome to the Robin's Nest Earth Day Blog Hop!

Each blog will pick a winner for blog candy- that winner will receive the new mini dew drips (1package)
one grand prize winner will receive a Leather Binder.  A winner will be picked on April 29th - posted on the Robin Nest blog... YOU MUST LEAVE A COMMENT TO WIN.


I created this patriotic wall hanging. 




















































I used many Robin's Nest patriotic papers, gold glitter cardstock and pearl white dew drops.
I am sorry that I can't provide links, I'm at a hotel on my laptop!! Getting ready for Elks Ritual Competition early in the morning..... in 7 hours.

I painted the Want2Scrap chipboard album with acrylic paint and distressed with ink.
The chipboard flourishes were painted with Sakura 3d Crystal Lacquer (red) and Terri Sprouls Mixers (Red).

It is connected with ribbon to make a wall hanging.

I hope you enjoyed this project, please hop around to see all of the projects and BE INSPIRED. 
Becky

Purple Cows: Scrapbook Page

Hello Crafty Peeps! Thanks for stopping by my second Purple Cows blog post. I've been like a kid in a candy store playing with all of my new tools and stamps. Today I made a scrapbook page.


PURPLE COWS SUPPLIES:
Sizzle Dual Temperature Craft Iron and 6 Tips #5000
Gem Setting Kit #5071
Punch It-Solstice #7204
Stamp It #7500
Stamp It 6 Piece Stamp Set - Winter #7502
Freestyle Mouse #6040
Click Blade Designer Pack #1049
Combo Trimmer #1040



1. I used the Freestyle Mouse #6040 without a guard to cut a circle from this patterned paper with blade #2810 and inked the edges.



2. Then I used the guide to cut two 2" strips from the scraps to create a border from the pattern on the back side of the paper. These are glued together to create the vertical border, the edges are inked.



3. Cut five 2" square pieces of card stock, I punched 5 "medallions" using thePunch It-Solstice #7204 and a corner rounder and inked the edges.



4. I used the Sizzle Dual Temperature Craft Iron and 6 Tips #5000 with the Gem Setting Kit #5071 to add jeweled centers to the flowers.




5. The horizontal border accent is 2" x 12" and decorated with Stamp It #7500 using the
Stamp It 6 Piece Stamp Set - Winter #7502 and three shades of blue ink. It is embellished with blue rhinestones from the Gem Setting Kit #5071 and attached using the Sizzle Dual Temperature Craft Iron and 6 Tips #5000.

6. The background paper has a corner flourish in the upper right from the same Stamp It 6 Piece Stamp Set - Winter #7502 as used on the horizontal border.

7. The name "Jane" is printed on card stock, then trimmed to fit the bling frame and embellished with the same lime green metallic circles from the Gem Setting Kit #5071 used in the center of the flowers and is attached using the Sizzle Dual Temperature Craft Iron and 6 Tips #5000.

8. When I attached the photo, I only used glue on the sides and bottom to create a pocket to hold a journaling tag with fibers.



I hope you enjoyed this project!! Please check out the Purple Cows Blog for lots of project ideas and inspiration. Click the logo to visit their site and see product tutorials.

Cheers!
Becky

Robin's Nest: Springtime Gift Box

Hello Crafty People!
Welcome to my Robin's Nest blog post.


Today, I've created a cylinder gift box for spring-time gifting, perhaps even Mother's Day.

ROBINS NEST SUPPLIES:
Bunny Stripe Card Stock
Pink Zebra Glitter card stock
Spring Stickers
Pink Diamond Dew Drops
Dew Drop Glue

Other Supplies:
Super Sticky Tape
"Summer" Punch it! by Purple Cow
ribbon, fabric flower

1. The base was 8 1/2 x 12". Score the 12" end at 2" and applied super sticky tape then cut "fringes" at 1/2" intervals. Apply super sticky tape to the vertical edge that would create the cylinder, overlap approximately 1" and secure. Fold the fringes to the center to create the bottom.


2. Cut the lid: 4 1/2" x 12". Use the Purple Cow Summer Punch It! to create a lacy border. Trim excess triangles from the design. Apply super sticky tape to the remaining 12" edge and fringe at 1/2" intervals. Create the cylinder the same as step 1. Overlap slightly, be sure to check sizing so your lid fits over the base. Fold the fringes to the center to create the top.

3. Cut four 3 1/4" circles from corresponding card stock to adhere to the top, bottom and inside each cylinder.

4. Cut the Dew Drop Glue into strips, apply to the lid and affix the Pink Diamond Dew Drops.

5. Peirce a line 1/2" through the center of the lid. Push an 8" strip of ribbon through the hole in the lid and a fabric daisy with a Spring Stickers center. Tie a knot inside the lid so the ribbon is secure.



I hope you enjoyed this project. Thanks for visiting my blog.
Please hop over to the Robins Nest Designer Blog: Chattering Robins for more project ideas and inspiration.

Craft on!
Becky

Festive Friday Blog Hop #7

Welcome to the Festive Friday Blog Hop! We will post Christmas Cards (or other Holiday projects) every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month EXCEPT December. Use the link on my side bar or at the end of this post.


FONT: Duetica.com Lettering Art Studio: DT Mandolyn
Visit their Design Gallery for lots of inspiring ideas for Lettering Art


Lots of layers! The title is printed onto transparency film and held into place with icicle stickles which adds a shimmer to the background.

I altered a clear pouch to hold the Santa cross stitch which is mounted onto sticky board with magnet on the back so the receiver of this card has a fridge magnet gift!! It is held closed at the bottom with three snowflake brads.

A red metallic heart brad and bling replace the word "heart"
The die cut is Cricut embellished with Christmas Red stickles (Ranger Ink)



Thanks for hopping! Be sure to visit all of the blogs, you may find some blog candy! Come back often, the next Festive Friday will be April 27th.

Purple Cows: Bloom Journal

Welcome to my very first blog post for the Purple Cows Design Team! This week has been lots of fun getting acquainted with all of my new tools and the fabulous products they offer to work with them.

I created this "Bloom" Journal

PURPLE COWS SUPPLIES:
2 in 1 Combo Trimmer
Punch It!-Spring
Wind It!
Hot & Cold 13" Laminator
Melt Tool
Craft Iron Tips Gem Setting Kit
Aqua Wind It! Wire
3 x 5" Hot Pocket

Other Supplies:
The Best Glue Ever! -ScraPerfect
Glitter Blue Swirl Card Stock -The Robin's Nest
Teal Canvas - The Robin's Nest
Paper Flowers - Petaloo
Deep Lagoon Cats Eye Chalk Ink (Big Top Collection-ColorBox by ClearSnap)
Surf Pigment Stamp Pad -ColorBox by ClearSnap (Heat tool needed)
Composition Notebook, Paint Brush, Gesso
5x7" super sticky sheet adhesive, super sticky tape
Hot Glue gun, gold microbeads, fabric
Chipboard: I used packaging from my 2 in 1 Combo Trimmer
Finished Cross stitch or coordinating fabric
Small hole punch


1. Paint the cover of the composition notebook with Gesso or white acrylic paint.


2. Paint over the Gesso with The Best Glue Ever!. When it dries, the glue will remain super tacky-great for fabric and ribbon.
3. Adhere the fabric to the front cover of the notebook. Apply the glue to the inside of the cover and let dry. Fold the edges around.


4. Adhere a sheet of super sticky tape to coordinating fabric (5x7"), trim and adhere to the inside cover.

*I had a lovely finished cross stitch piece to use for this project. If you like yard sales or flea markets, keep your eyes open for some beautiful "hand-me-down" pieces for your projects.


5. Cut chipboard to size for the cross stitch piece. (I used cardboard from the 2 in 1 Combo Trimmer packaging because it was white already and a bit sturdier than the chipboard I had)

**This cardboard packaging was very rugged, but the 2 in 1 Combo Trimmer guillotine handled it like butter!

6. Use super sticky tape to adhere the cross stitch to the chip board, wrap edges around the back side and adhere.



7. Cut card stock to size: 1/2" wider on all sides than the cross stitch piece.
This one is 3 1/2" x 8 1/2".

8. Punch a decorative border around all edges.
*I LOVED how the Punch It! has guides and pictures to show you placement and keep you steady.

9. Cut the teal mesh fabric 1/2" larger than the card stock and pull fibers from all edges.

10. Assemble the cross stitch embellishment (cross stitch on top, then punched cardstock on top of teal mesh) and secure with hot glue.

11. Affix the cross stitch to the front cover of the notebook.

**I love how this little flower charm "book mark" turned out!



12. Ink the paper flowers with Deep Lagoon Cats Eye Chalk Ink.

13. Add depth with areas of Surf Pigment ink and heat set.


14. Layer the flowers and place into a Hot Pocket and laminate.
15. Trim to a small square.
16. Apply The Best Glue Ever! to the edges and dip into gold microbeads. Let Dry.

17. Use the Melt Tool (with the 20ss tip) on high setting to affix a nailhead from the Craft Iron Tips Gem Setting Kit to the center of the flower.

**Woohoo! Four Wind It! plates in one set!

18. Use the Wind It! tool to create the wire book mark with the Aqua Wind It! Wire.

**I was afraid of the wire! It is so thick and the Wind It designs so intricate. I thought I was in trouble. (Did I mention the colors of the wire being so gorgeous?) The wire is very soft and pliable. It was SO EASY TO WORK WITH. And, the Wind It! tool has a hole at the beginning and end of each design to put the wire into and hold it while you wind.

19. Punch a small hole into the corner of the flower charm and slip onto the wire flourish.

VIOLA!


Thank you so much for blogging today.
Please visit the Purple Cows blog from time to time for project ideas and inspiration.
This design team is AMAZING!

Artfully,
Becky

INSPIRED: quickie easy sew project

Today I was inspired by a project I saw on Pinterest.com and realized I NEEDED ONE! I have an outlet by the couch that seems to be the hot spot for cell phone charging when relaxing at home. But, the cord trails from the wall to the couch and is an accident waiting to happen.

I opted for a quicker fix and just sewed a pouch to hang on a nearby coat hanger that was already mounted nearby.



This is the lovely project that inspired me.
It was posted by Ashley on the Make it! and Love it! blog.



Thank you Ashley and Make it! and Love it! blog :o) you have solved a very aggravating situation in our home.

Cheers!
Becky

Robin's Nest and ScraPerfect: Spring Tray

Using a multitude of the MANY colorful choices of Dew Drops by The Robin's Nest and the performance of The Best Glue Ever! with assistance from a mighty tool: Embellie Gellie, this pretty spring serving tray is possible :o)



ROBIN'S NEST SUPPLIES: Dew Drops!!! from many collections, some are Tear Drops and Diamonds.
Center of Flower:
Lt Yellow from Sunflower Collection
Lt Yellow from Summer Collection
Cream from Primary Collection
Beige from Pink Coral Minis Collection

Flower Petals:
Purple from Hydrangea Collection
Purple from Precious Girl Collection
lt. Blue from Sea Glass Collection
lt Blue from Mint Chocolate Collection
lt green/blue from Lullaby Collection
Lt. Blue from Baby Boy Collection, Lullaby
Lt Blue from Winter Retreat Collection
Blues from minis: Riverside and Hillside

Leaves:
Fresh Mowed Grass Dew Drops
Green from the Summer Collection

Background:
Dk Yellow from Sunflower Collection
Yellow from Summer Collection
Beige from Primary Collection
Yellow from Winter Retreat Collection
Lt Orange from Fall Gems Collection

OTHER SUPPLIES:
The Best Glue Ever! and Embellie Gellie by ScraPerfect!
White Spray Paint, Wood Serving Tray, Paint Brush, 3d Crystal Lacquer (Sakura), Epoxy

(click on the image for a larger view)


*if you look closely, you can see the flower pattern

Directions:
1. Spray paint a wood serving tray with white spray paint.
2. Apply The Best Glue Ever! to the tray. Spread with a paint brush for design area only (not the background yet) so you can see your design for placement of the Dew Drops. Let dry until it's completely clear, the glue will remain tacky for precise placement of Dew Drops.


3. Allow Embellie Gellie to assist in picking up and placing the Dew Drops into the design area.

BELOW IS A PICTORIAL MONTAGE OF THE DEW DROP PROGRESS
(click for a larger image) My cat jumped up to the work table! see the nice paw print in the middle of my project? LOL This was easily removed with Undo adhesive remover and a Q-Tip.






4. When the tray is totally covered with Dew Drops and your design is finished, squeeze 3d Crystal Lacquer all over, concentrating on filling in between the Dew Drops. Let dry.

5. Apply Epoxy over the top of your finished design at least 1/4 above the top of the Dew Drops to ensure that your tray surface is level.


Thank you so much for stopping by the BCDesigns Blog today! I hope you enjoyed this project, come back soon.

Cheers!
Becky