Faerie Dust Dreams: Blog Hops

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4/25/23

Gathered Ribbons for Gift Giving

Instead of using traditional gift wrap, tape and curling ribbon, have you ever tried wrapping the gift in in a pretty scarf or cloth napkin? Its like a gift with-in a gift!
Better yet if you add the gathered ribbon tutorial below!

Marie Antoinette Ribbon Doll

When I saw the new Sweet Shop Ribbon packs from Gwen Studios, I knew I just had to make up some ribbon dolls!

Valentine Garland

With Valentines Day just around the corner, you can easily jazz up a store bought (or handmade) garland with Gwen Studios Ribbons!

Holiday Candy Jars with Gwen Studios Die Cut Ribbon

One of my favorite things to do during the Holidays
is to fill unique jars with delightful treats, - from cookies, candy, to cocoa and teas,
treat filled jars are an inexpensive gift that keeps on giving!

These new Die Cut Ribbons from Gwen Studios
will help you transform a plain jar into something 'magical'!

Here are the new Die Cut Christmas Ribbons from Gwen Studios. Aren't they gorgeous?
This photo definitely does not do the ribbons any justice...you'll need to see them in person, which you can, because they are available right now at Walmart - locally and online!

For the treat jars, I used the following Gwen Studios ribbons:

Die Cut Silver Snow Flakes on Royal Blue Satin Ribbon
Die Cut Red Holiday Lights on Emerald Green Satin Ribbon
Die Cut Green Christmas Trees on Red Satin Ribbon with Gold Metallic Ribbon

I used permanent double stick tape to affix the ribbon to the jars.

Then I tied an assortment of these Christmas Ribbons to the hinge of each jar.

For fun, I decorated this old jam jar with Gwen Studios-
Christmas Ribbon, Die Cut Cute Green Christmas Trees and colorful sequins!

The next time you are at your local Walmart, be sure to visit the ribbon isle to stock up on the new Christmas Die Cut Ribbon for all your Holiday crafts!

See more creative "Die Cut Ribbon" inspiration on the Designer Crafts Connection Blog!

8/12/21

Reading is Fun with DCC and Ann Butler Designs

One of my favorite things to craft with is brightly colored foil and when I had the opportunity to play with Ann Butler Designs new foiling papers, I couldn't wait to get started!

As you can see, I had a lot of fun making these beautiful bookmarks!

Supply list:

Ann Butler Black and White Florals
Ann Butler Toner Cardstock
Ann Butler Die Cut Sentiments
Paper trimmer
Hot laminator
Markers
Adhesive
Thermo Web Deco Foils

While your laminating machine is heating up, place the foil on a floral card, colored side up.

Insert this inside a folded piece of carstock and run through your laminating machine.

Peel away the foil to reveal the fun!

Place the same foil on the toner card, again colored side up. The black toner card grabs the 'negative' image from the original floral card!

Color your flowers in with markers.

Trim to ideal bookmark size and add any foil accented sentiments.

Stunning aren't they?

Now Reading is Fun!

Don't forget to visit Ann Butlers shop to check out her line of papers and more and please follow her YouTube for more foiled card how to's and other crafty inspiration!

Please stop by the Designer Crafts Connection to see more Ann Butler Designs- Inspiration!

4/16/20

Spring Time in the Garden with Little Birdie Crafts

Hi Everyone, Welcome to my blog!

This month,the Designer Crafts Connection has partnered

with Little Birdie Crafts to inspire you with all sorts of beautiful creations!

Below you will find my tutorials on a spring time vase and decorated faerie garden accessories.

Enjoy!

Little Birdie sent me this beautifully presented package!
Isn't t it lovely?

Decoupage paper - Floral Essence

Decoupage paper - Blossoming Elegance

Deco Magic - Glossy

Decor Varnish

Deco Magic - Matte

" Springtime Vase"

This vase is so simple to make! All you need is a clean glass jar, Deco Magic Matte, decoupage paper, a foam brush and scissors!

Cut the paper to fit the outside of the jar. Cut a fringe on the top and bottom of the paper (as shown).
Apply the Deco Magic to the paper before adhering to the jar.
Overlap the fringed cuts of paper onto the bottom of the jar as you apply the Deco magic.
When all is covered including inside jar lip, paint with the varnish and set to cure before tying with a pretty ribbon and filling with flowers!

I love anything and everything to with faerie gardens,

so I was excited for a chance to play with some Little Birdie papers!

" Faerie Garden Chair"

To get the most precise cuts for your faerie garden miniatures, simply place the paper onto the chair, and press along the edges (as shown). This way there is no second guessing and you can see exactly where to cut and glue your papers!
Using a some blunt tool is helpful in pressing the paper into tight spaces.
After the chair is covered, be sure to seal it with Decor varnish!

"Faerie Garden Umbrella"

This umbrella was pretty easy to do. I simply cut triangles from the papers and adhered them to the umbrella in sections with the Deco Magic Matte. I trimmed off the excess papers and sealed the top of the umbrella with the Decor varnish. I painted the inside of the umbrella with Deco Magic Gloss and sprinkled it with an assortments of pretty glitter!

Here is the before and after of the bird house.

I love how the Little Birdie papers give it a new life! So cheery!

Everything is so perfect for Spring Time in the Garden!

Thanks for joining me!

Don't forget to visit the rest of the designers

and see what everyone is making with Little Birdie Crafts!

Click here!

4/17/19

Making Jewelry with Rinea Foiled Paper

Hi! Welcome to my blog!
Today I am participating in a product showcase blog hop featuring Rinea!

Rinea has this foiled paper that is stunning to look at but equally fabulous to create with!
It can be folded, torn, dry embossed, wet embossed, crumpled, sanded, curled, stamped and more!

Here I have used the foiled papers to make some gorgeous beads for jewelry making.

To get started, you will need the following: