Show Me St.Louis Christmas Crafts!!

Hard to believe that it's time for the holiday crafts for Show Me St.Louis!

I'd like to give a special thank you to my generous sponsor...HandBEHG Felts! Tami is not only a generous sponsor...she is one talented gal herself!

I would encourage you to visit her website, sign up to receive her emails and then go shop shop shop! The felted balls are so fun to work with and I've only touched on the very tip top of what you can do with them!

Christmas NOEL Shadowbox

Designer: Julia Sandvoss

www.thecraftmom.blogspot.com

Supplies:

GlueArts Glue Glider PRO+ PermaTac  Adhesive

GlueArts Extreme Adhesive Squares

GlueArts U Cut It Foam (www.gluearts.com)

HandBEGH Felted Balls Size 1.5cm and 2cm assorted (www.handbeghfelts.com)

Cricut Expression2  Diecut Machine and Alphabet Essentials Cartridges

Crate Paper Peppermint Papers, Stickers & Chipboard

The Twinery Baker’s Twines

Black Shadowbox

Colorbox Inks

May Arts Ribbons

Instructions:

1) Select the papers or felt colors you would to use for the letters. Hand cut or use a diecut machine, such as the Cricut Expression 2, to cut the letters. These letters were cut between 5 and 7 inches in size. Some other suggested word choices…Wish, Cheer, Love, JOY, Peace, Family…just adjust the letter size to fit inside the shadowbox.  

2) Next adhere the letters using the Glue Glider Pro to the background of the shadowbox. Cut out pieces of U Cut It Foam and adhere to the backside of the inked chipboard ornaments. Attach the end of the twine to the foam before adhering to back of frame.  Be sure to select various ornaments or embellishments  for the depending on the word you chose. Remember embellishments work best in odd numbers.

3) Select your colors of HandBEGH (www.handbeghfelts.com) felted balls and place those randomly into the bottom of the shadowbox. Adjust them to sit how you prefer with the word background. Then close up the box.

4) Next add a bit of holiday ribbon to the right corner and finish off with a beautiful layered sticker.

 Tip…this craft was made to coordinate with my holiday décor…you can alter the look just by changing the color scheme, frame color and more. You can make this type of wall art for any theme too, occasion and size…well almost any size! 

Burlap & Sparkle Mesh Trees

Designer: Julia Sandvoss

Supplies:

GlueArts Extreme Adhesive Squares

GlueArts Hot Glue Gun (www.gluearts.com)

HandBEGH Felts Felted Balls 1.5cm and 2cm assorted colors (www.handbeghfelts.com)  

Silver Beads

Silver Pins

Burlap

The Twinery's Bakers Twines

Paper Mache Cone Tree

Mesh Tree (found at Marshall's)

Instructions for Mesh Sparkle Tree:

This one is so easy..it's almost silly! Simply adhere felt balls onto tree using GlueArts Extreme Adhesive Squares. Then pin beads right onto balls....it's THAT quick, simple and yet absolutely beautiful when done!

Instructions for Burlap Tree:

1) Wrap burlap around cone tree. Trim off any extra fabric. Hot glue onto paper mache base...tuck bottom fabric into base of cone and secure with hot glue.

2) Next using HandBEHG felted balls in 1cm and 1.5 cm... string onto baker's twine. String them in various sizes and colors (or in specific colors as HandBEHG felts offers just about every color of the rainbow!!)

3) Next wrap baker's twine around tree (without balls) for added color. Then add strung garland around tree. Secure the ends with a touch of hot glue. 

Consider a trio of trees as everything looks best in groups of 3! Make different sizes...cover an entire tree with the HandBEGH felt balls...all one color or multiple colors...have fun!!

  

Please check back in tomorrow for more of today's crafts featured on KSDK's Show Me St.Louis!!

Merry Christmas!! (and happy crafting from the Craft Mom!)

Rolled Paper Christmas Tree Canvas

Rolled Paper Christmas Tree Canvas

Designer: Julia Sandvoss

Supplies:

Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro+ Perma Tac, 3d Combo Pac, 

GlueArts Extreme Adhesive Squares and Micro Adhesive Squares

Authentique “Wonder” Paper, Diecut & Sticker Collection

Colorbox Chalk Inks: Warm Red, Creamy Brown, Teal and Moss Green

Canvas 10 by 14 (Hobby Lobby)

Core-dinations Cardstock

Ranger Stickles

Maya Road Mists Spray & Pins

Epiphany Crafts Studio Shape Star Tool & Star Bubble Caps

Making Memories Assorted Holiday Embellishments

Tree Instructions:

1) Begin by choosing a variety of patterned papers and solid cardstock colors. You can mix and match brands however to try to stay within the same color families for the best look. Cut strips of paper approximately 1 1/2 inches wide by 12 inches long.  Use a pencil or dowel to help roll the papers.

Begin rolling the papers and secure with a strip of either GlueArts Perma Tac adhesive or use Extreme Adhesive Squares. Continue to roll about 16 to 18 papers in a variety of prints and solids.

2) Next  ink the rolled papers to give a finished look to the edges. Then lay out the rolled papers and decide which print and solids you like in which order. Once you have laid them out as you like…it’s time to start working on the canvas.  

3) Place the rolled papers onto the canvas allowing a space at the bottom for a trunk. Once you’ve laid them out…it’s time to trim the papers making each one just a bit shorter as you work your way to the tip top of the tree. Keep in mind, you can use some of the rolled pieces you’ve cut off for the top pieces of the tree. Or…hold onto your scraps and make a small tree shaped ornament later!

4) Once the entire tree has been laid out and cut to size…it’s time to adhere to the canvas using the GlueArts Extreme Adhesives Squares. Apply a square or two to the backside of the papers and press down onto the canvas working your way to the top of the tree.

5) Next it’s time to decorate the tree with diecuts, felt embellishments, stickers and more! Use the GlueArts U Cut It Foam to add dimension and depth to the embellishments so they lift off the tree just a bit. Have fun with this step…this is where it really comes together.

6) Add a hand cut trunk and decorative edge cut from one of the papers for the trunk of the tree. Add a few sprays of the Maya Road Mists to canvas for a light color. Finish off with Epiphany Crafts Stars with Bubble Caps tops for a shiny addition.

Enjoy!!

Shhh...Sneak Peek of our Christmas Card!

Stationery card

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Shhh...Sneak Peek of our Christmas Card!

Stationery card

View the entire collection of cards.

Fall Necklace and Card Set

Wow...life just flies by when you blog and coordinate design team and social media for two companies.

Leaves me with little time and interest to post on my blog. Which makes me just a bit sad as I love blogging and chatting...so I need to find a way to make it all work somehow!!

I wanted to share this new gift set I made! (I've really been enjoying jewelry making for a change of pace!) 

It's actually a thank you set for Haley for helping out once again while I was in Atlanta visiting GlueArts and the Altered Angel store in Alpharetta, Georgia! (fun store!)

 

Supplies:

GlueArts Glue Glider PRO & PRO+ PermaTac Adhesive

GlueArts U Cut It Foam

GlueArts Extreme Mini Squares

Imaginisce Happy Harvest Collection

Epiphany Crafts Studio Shape Tool Round 14 & Bubble Caps

Fiskars Border Punch

EK Success Border Punch & Corner Rounder

Colorbox Chalk Inks

Ribbon

Copper Links

Owl Charm

Blue Moon Beds

Copper Necklace

And Thanksgiving is tomorrow...thankful for my house looking ever so nice decorated in the fall decor. I feel fortunate to have one of those homes that transforms so well from holiday to holiday. Right now..it looks great..but wait till the Christmas decorations come out...then I'll be singing a new tune!

Tomorrow we're looking forward to a holiday breakfast then to a movie..which is our Thanksgiving Tradition. This year's movie to please everyone as Scott ruled out the Muppets is..

..then back home for dinner and games!

 

We're thankful this year for our home, our jobs, our kids, our pets..Peso.. and our new Boston Terrier  ..Lira. We're also thankful for an amazing vacation this summer that captured this picture of our family!

  Happy Thanksgiving!

Snake Frame Halloween Craft

***PAGE down FOR Halloween NECKLACES to yesterday's post!!***

Time for another craft as seen on this week's Show Me St.Louis!

This one...is kind of gross and definitely creepy!

But the thing I love most is...it's super super simple!!

Supplies:

Frame (looked for frames on clearance that have scratches and dings..they're perfect for this!)
Clearsnap Smooches Spray Mists
Rubber snakes
Black spray paint
GlueArts Hot Glue Gun
Sandpaper

Instructions:

1) Start by spray painting the frame. Kids can help...if spray painting is not an option...give them some paint and a brush and set them off painting. Spray paint snakes too!

2) After dry sand some of the edges to roughen it up.

 3) Use hot glue gun to glue snakes around frame.

4) Clearsnap Smooches Spray Mists are perfect for this! Spray frame and glass and allow to dry for a lovely....err gross frame.

5) Finish off with one of your finest photos!!

Halloween Necklaces For Sale

I've had quite a few requests to buy the jewelry people have seen me wearing...so I thought I would show all the ones I have available to purchase.

Please email me at Buzybunny@gmail.com with any questions!

1) Pumpkin Necklace $12 SOLD!!

Includes 16 inch chain bead chain with reversible Halloween pendant. Reverses from pumpkin to witches hat. Also includes a dimensional pumpkin chair and coordinating bead charm.

2) Witch/Cat Necklace $10 SOLD!!

Includes a 16 inch mini ball chain with round witch pendant. Also includes a cat charm and coordinating bead charm.  

3) Green Spider Necklace $10 SOLD!!!!

Includes a 16 inch black cord chain with round spider pendant. Also includes a ghost charm and fun pumpkin charm. Optional to change to mini bead ball chain for $2 additional charge.

4) Purple Glass Ghost Necklace $14 **SOLD**

Includes a glass pendant set on a silver bail, bat charm and a beaded charm. Strung on a 16 inch ribbon and leather cord with adjustable clasp extending to 18 inches. Optional to change to mini bead ball chain.

5) Green Glass Ghost Necklace $14 SOLD!!!

Includes a 16 inch mini bead ball chain. Rectangle glass pendant set on a silver bail with ghost charm and a beaded charm.

6) Purple Spider Necklace & Ring Set $15 SOLD!!!!!

Includes a 16 inch mini bead ball chain, small bottlecap style spider pendant with a bead charm that includes a Frankenstein charm. To coordinate an adjustable ring with the matching spider design.

7) Orange Spider Necklace $12

Includes a 16 inch mini ball chain with round spider pendant. Also includes a skeleton round charm and fun moon charm.

8) Brushed Silver Pumpkin Necklace $12 SOLD!!!

Includes a 16 inch brushed nickel snake chain, reversible pendant with different pumpkin faces, round charm with spider and beaded charm. Optional to chose 16 inch mini bead ball chain.

9) Witch/Moon Necklace $10 SOLD!!!

Includes a 16 inch mini ball chain with round witch pendant. Also includes a moon charm and coordinating bead charm.

10) Tombstone Necklace $15 SOLD!!!!!!!!!

Includes an adjustable ribbon/cord chain that adjusts from 18-20 inches, a large skeleton/tombstone pendant, coordinating October 31st pendant and bead charm.

11) Fall Pumpkin Necklace $12

Includes an 18 inch copper mini bead ball chain necklace, the cute pumpkin pendant and a bead charm.

13) Spider Web Necklace $12 

Includes a 16 inch mini bead ball chain necklace, reversible spider web to spider pendant, bottlecap spider pendant and a skeleton cameo pendant.



I am also very happy to mail these to you first class!! If you need a longer chain too...just let me know! Please please don't hesitate to drop me an email with any questions!!

Happy Halloween!!!!!!!!!!!

Halloween Haunted Birdhouse Craft

This one might just be my favorite from the Show Me St.Louis crafts!

Not sure why...other then I like that it's completely changeable right back to a beautiful candle holder and yet can quickly be changed to this spooky birdhouse!!

Supplies:

Metal candleholder/birdhouse (mine was purchased at Hobby Lobby)
Halloween picks
Black Crow
Red Stickles
GlueArts Extreme Adhesive Squares
Martha Stewart Stickers
Spanish Moss (a must have item!)
Cobwebs

Instructions:

1) Super super easy.... tuck some Halloween picks into holder. I chose some black glittery leaves with bats for some fun! Then tuck some spanish moss over the picks into the bottom of the candleholder.

2) Add Red Stickles to the eyes of the crow for glitter and shimmer. Tuck crow into spanish moss.

3) Use GlueArts Adhesive Squares to adhere Martha Stewart "blood dripping" sticker to inside of glass. Add spider stickers to both sides of glass in same spot.

4) Last go to town with cobwebs!

Easy peasy and looks amazing!!!