American Crafts | Favorite Photo Keepsake

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An altered frame is a great way to show off a favorite photo.  This frame would be perfect to give as a gift or a keepsake.

Supplies:  DIY Shop2 (369007) - Chalkboard Mason Jar, DIY Shop2 (369002) - Natural Burlap Pennant, DIY Shop2 (369005) - Large Chalkboard Clothespins, DIY Shop2 (369049) - Kraft W/ Chalkboard, DIY Shop2 (369051) - Glitter Stickers Gold Hearts, DIY Shop2 (369064) - Doilies White, DIY Shop2 (370059) - Printed Muslin Bags, DIYShop2 (368996) - Treat Bags w/ Gold Dots, Amy Tangerine Stitched (368980) - Cardstock Die Cut Shapes, Amy Tangerine Stitched (STCHTH-68966) - Today Accent Words/Black Foam, Heidi Swapp (HS370124) - Minc Foil Applicator & Starter Kit, Heidi Swapp (HSFOIL-69973) - Minc Reactive Foil Roll Gold, Heidi Swapp (HS70206) - Minc Jumbo Paper Alphabet, Heidi Swapp (HS370207) - MInc Die-Cut Jumbo Words, Heidi Swapp (HS370211) - Minc Binder Clips Gold, Heidi Swapp (HS30214) - Minc Jumbo Numbers, This To That (61754) - Double Sided Super Sticky Red Tape .5 In x 5yd, Other: Chicken Wire Frame

1.  Arrange the Jumbo Alpha, Jumbo Numbers and Jumbo Words that you would like to use in a Minc Folder (included in starter kit) with a piece of gold reactive foil and run through the Minc Foil applicator machine. 

2.  Gather Supplies.

3. Run burlap banner pieces through a sewing machine and sew a straight stitch across the top each banner.  Leave thread pieces long on the ends, trim off excess thread.

4.  Pin stitched burlap pieces to top of frame.  Adhere an ampersand, the word "love",

and a kraft/chalkboard tag with a gold heart sticker.

5.  Use Super Sticky Red Tape to adhere mason jar tag to doily.  Adhere heart gold glitter sticker on top.

6.  Use sewing machine to stitch "Hello" die cut tag to treat bag.  Adhere thicker "love" sticker to bottom of treat bag.  Print a small black and white photo and adhere to top right hand side of treat bag.

7. Adhere Jumbo number "2" to muslin bag using a gold binder clip.

Your frame is now ready to enjoy!  This can be given as a gift or used 

to brighten up a room!

Thanks!

American Crafts | To Do List

Hello!  I'm popping in today to share a layout that was on the American Crafts blog this week, using the DIY Shop2 collection!

I love the patterns and textures of the DIY Shop 2 collection.  I grouped them together on a layout for a fun look.

Supplies: DIY Shop 2 (369079) - Chalkboard Paper Pad, DIY Shop 2 (369126) - Specialty Surface Large White Dots, DIY Shop 2 (369125) Specialty Surface Gold Glitter Dots, DIY Shop (368004) - Specialty Surface Black Dots, DIY Shop (368008) - Specialty Surface Burlap, DIY Shop 2 (369025) - Gold Foil Dot, DIY Shop 2 (369029) - Dictionary Print, DIY Shop 2 (DIY2SP-69024) - Gold Foil Dots on Black, DIY Shop 2 (39131) - Self Inking Stamp To Do List, DIY Shop 2 (368997) - Paper Straws Gold Dot, DIY Shop 2 (368998) - Paper Straws Gold Chevron, DIY Shop 2 (369038) - Kraft W/ Gold Glitter Tags, DIY Shop 2 (369044) - Circle W/ Gold Glitter Tags, DIY Shop 2 (369049) - Kraft W/ Chalkboard Tags, DIY Shop 2 (369046) - Library Tags, DIY Shop 2 (369047) - Mercantile Tags, DIY Shop 2 (39051) - Gold Glitter Hearts, DIY Shop 2 (369054) - Gold Sequin Ribbon, Cardstock (AC712P12-52) - Neutrals, DIY Shop (366611) - Wooden Buttons, DIY Shop (366633) - Adhesive Badges Chalkboard, DIY Shop (366900) - Mini Stapler, This To That (AM617-13) - Adhesive

 

How To:  

Use a paint brush to flick white paint across Vanilla cardstock paper, set aside to dry.  Use a die cutting machine to cut 9 small file folders out of chalkboard paper, and 3 small file folders out of chalkboard patterned paper.  Use a printer to print 3 small photos and adhere to front of 3 file folders.  Trim small strips of specialty surface burlap paper and adhere to front of 3 file folders.  Line up file folders in a grid design and adhere to Vanilla cardstock background paper.

Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you enjoyed my layout!

American Crafts | XOXO Banner

Celebrate you loved ones or throw a Valentines party in a BIG way by creating a banner set and party favors centered around BIG supplies!

Supplies: DIY Shop 2 (368997) Paper Straws Gold Dot, DIY Shop 2 (368998) Paper Straws Gold Chevron, DIY Shop 2 (369002) - Banner Natural Burlap Pennant, DIY Shop 2 (369005) - Large Clothespins Chalkboard, DIY Shop 2 (369054) - Gold Sequin Ribbon, DIY Shop 2 (370059) - Printed Muslin Bags, DIY Shop 2 (DIYABC-69034) - Alpha Stickers Subway/Black, This To That (AM617-13) - Adhesive, DIY Shop 2 (DIY2SP-69028) -Specialty Cardstock Thin Gold Foil Stripe On White, DIY Shop 2 (DIY2SP-69030) - Specialty Cardstock Thick Gold Foil Stripe On White, DIY Shop 2 (DIY2SP-69031)- Specialty Cardstock Gold Foil Chevron On White, DIY Shop 2 (369125) - Burlap Specialty Surface Gold Glitter Dots, DIY Shop 2 (369126) - Burlap Specialty Surface Large White Dots, DIY Shop 2 (DIY2SP-69024) - Specialty Cardstock Gold Foil Dots On Black, DIY Shop 2 (369029) - Vellum Dictionary Print, DIY Shop 2 (369025) - Vellum Gold Foil Dot,  DIY Shop 2 (369079) - Chalkboard Paper Stack

1.  Start out by gathering your supplies.

2. To create party favors, use scissors or an electronic die cutting machine to trim 20 long banner pieces (each measuring about 1" x 4 1/2") from specialty papers.

3.  Use liquid adhesive to wrap each banner piece around top of straw.

4. To create banner: Trim a piece of sequin ribbon in length, the same with as your burlap pennant pieces.  Use liquid adhesive to adhere to top of each pennant piece.  Affix "X"and "O" letters to each of your pennant pieces.

5. Use scissors or an electronic die cutting machine to cut out large heart from Specialty Gold Foil Cardstock.

6. Create banner by pinning "XOXO" burlap banner pieces and large heart to jute twine (included with burlap banner kit) with large clothespins.  Tuck party favors into muslin bags and place in a tin to add a festive look to your decor and for easy access for parties.

This party set is perfect to celebrate a loved one or to host a love themed party!

I hope that you enjoyed my project today!  Have a good day!

Merry | American Crafts

Shaped Christmas cards are fun to give and receive!  I used a die cut from the Silhouette store along with the DIY Shop 2 collection to create this fun one of a kind card.

Supplies: DIY Shop 2 (369125) - Burlap Specialty Surface Gold Glitter Dots Paper, DIY Shop 2 (368997) - Paper Straws Gold Dot, Be Merry (368929) - Wood Veneer Shapes Snow, Be Merry (368931) - Cardstock Die-Cuts Cookies, Cardstock (AM714-17) - Glitter Cardstock Gold, Maggie Holmes (MH-TH-83154) - Glitter Foam Daiquiri Gold Thickers

How to:  Use a die cutting machine to make an ornament shape from burlap paper and gold glitter paper.  Use a sewing machine to stitch burlap ornament design onto a round card.  Adhere gold ornament hook to top of card.  Spell out the word "merry" with gold glitter thickers and adhere to "making a list and checking it twice" die cut card, adhere card to center of card.  Trim 3 gold dot paper straws and adhere to card.  Finish by embellishing with wood veneer pieces.