From Scraps to Treasures!

Hello all!

Today I'm sharing a tutorial on how to change you scraps into a fun floral embellishment, using your Xyron adhesive!

All you need to get started is some punched circles, a scrap of patterned paper (mine is 3x12 inches) and your Xyron 1.5 inch create-a-sticker....

Cut the scrap patterned paper into 1/4 inch strips...run the punched circles through the Xyron 1.5 inch sticker maker...

Remove one of the punched circles from the adhesive backing and place adhesive side up. Fold the paper strips into the center and adhere to the punched circle...

Repeat four times. Cut 2 paper strips into 6 inch lengths and repeat the process with the shorter strips. Adhere a second punched circle to the top of the layered strip assembly....

You can now trim the paper strips, if desired, or plump and curl them to add dimension. Use all 6 inch strips to create a floral embellishment with a different look....

I love using my scraps to create little 'extra' embellishments for my projects! Why throw it out, when you can make some use of it!

Xyron and BoBunny Blog Hop

Hello folks, today Xyron and BoBunny are blog hopping!

I got to play with the fun KEY LIME collection from BoBunny and paired it with some fabby NEW High Tack Tape from Xyron to create these fun Summer Party favors....

The drink bottle and straw flag in more detail:

The treat bag topper, all close up:

Check back with the Xyron blog ALL week for inspiration!

Storing Spellbinders Die Templates-TUTORIAL

Hello all! Today, I'm showing you my method to store my Spellbinders Die Templates! I use these clear DVD cases that Becca Feeken links to HERE.

However, almost everyone I know uses magent sheets to allow the die templates to 'stick' in place. I found these magnet sheets to be a bit pricey for my taste and since Xyron manufactures a cool product called Magnet Tape I thought I'd give it a go.

So, I got out my supplies: Xyron Magnet Tape, a clear DVD case and some Spellbinders Die Templates (this set is from the Card Creator Series):

I opened the case and laid down 4 strips (1-4 inch strip and 3-5 inch strips) of maget tape-it's adhesive backed, so it sticks to the DVD case like it's always been there!

I added the die templates, following the same efficient layout that they came packaged in....

And VOILA! Some fast, efficient and ECONOMICAL storage for my metal die templates!

Sometimes I repeat the process on the other side of the DVD case, particularly when the sets are related. I figure I can get about 10 sets stored with a single Magnet Tape Dispenser from Xyron! You could go all crazy and decorate the case too, but I'm a visual person, so I like to see what I'm using, so I've left mine plain, for the most part.

LOVE how economical this makes my die storage!

Old to New with XYRON!

Hello all....today I'm posting a Xyron DT project....this month's challenge was to take an old project from the Xyron project gallery and create an updated version....so I selected this paper mache house luminary....

and I updated it for a Christmas theme...

To create:

1. Trace the walls of the house onto the backside of your favorite holiday themed patterned paper. Cut out.

2. Trace the roof gables onto the back side of a matching pattern. Cut out.

3. Paint the roof, the base and the edges of the paper mache house white. The roof may need 2 coats for full coverage. Let dry.

4. Paint a thin layer of liquid adhesive on the roof and the base. While still wet, sprinkle with white glitter and shake off excess. Let dry and then spray with a sealer. You can skip the sealer step if the finished item will not be handled too much.

5. Run the papers cut in #1 through the Xyron Creative Station. Adhere to the house form. Sand the edges, if desired to get the perfect fit.

6. Cut the acetate sheet into pieces slightly smaller than the sides of the house (only sides with doors/windows). Run through the Xyron Creative Station.

7. Adhere the acetate to the inside wall of the house with the adhesive facing outwards. Spread yellow glitter on the adhesive showing through the windows and door. Shake off excess.

8. Embellish with the stickers from the Sticker sheet. Use pop dots (if desired) to layer the stickers and/or add dimension.

9. Finish the seam between the roof and base by adhering some eyelash trim (or other trim) to the roof piece.

10. Finish the base using glitter glue.

11. Use a flameless tealight (or 2) to safely illuminate the luminary.

Here's another Winter themed house I created using the same technique....

and a Halloween themed one...BOOO!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Xyron/Imaginisce Blog Hop....

Welcome to the Xyron-Imaginisce Blog hop....My first project is a home decor item, a magnetic memo board using the Childhood Memories line from Imaginsce...

1. The first step is to run BOTH the paper and the metal sign through the Xyron Creatopia...I do this for 'hard to stick' surfaces, like metal or unfinished wood to improve the adhesion.

2. Adhere the paper to the metal, trimming or sanding the excess paper from the edges and holes.

3. Cut a strip of orange patterned paper, trim triangles out of the ends and use the Xyron MegaRunner to adhere to the project base.

4. Make some 3D foam tape by taking extra foam letter stickers (I use the 'z' and 'x' letters for this) and running them face down through the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker. Use the dimensional adhesive under the E and O in MEMO, overlapping the letters slightly.

5. Create some magnetic clothespins by running the clothespins through the Creatopia and adhering patterned paper to the tops of the clothespins. Use Xyron Magentic Tape (cut to size) on the backside of the clothespin.

6. Thread some red ribbon through the holes and you're done! 

Easy peasy!

I also created this fun layout using the rest of my Imaginisce Childhood Memories supplies!

Thanks for stopping by....be sure to stop by the Xyron blog to be inspired by all of this week's participants (and enter some fantastic give aways!)

Winner TIME!

It's winner time! Thanks to everyone who participated in the Nesties Besties Blog Hop last week...I have a RAK to send out!!!!

Two Pebbles mini brag books-one pink, one blue

One Pink Paislee Soiree Wood Grain Embellishment Pack

One Spellbinders M-Bossabilities Infinity folder

And the lucky winner is....

 

Beautiful pages Angela!!! thank you for sharing!

Have a wonderful day!
Liz O.

Posted by: Liz Ortiz | March 22, 2013 at 10:45 AM

 

Liz, please email me at ploogiea@gmail.com to claim your prize!

The Nesties Besties Blog Hop

Hello crafters! As a Spellbinders DT member, I create a number of projects each month for the Idea Gallery over at the Spellbinders site....and I often forget to share them here....but TODAY, a group of my fellow DT members and I are going to share some of our Spellbinders creativity (and in some instances, some of our STASH!) with the NESTIES BESTIES Blog Hop....I hope you'll come along for the ride! Check the blog hop list at the end of my post for all of the particpants!

So here are a couple of layouts featuring my daughter...one for winter...

Check out a larger photo and supply list over in the Spellbinders Idea Gallery.

and one for fall....

Check out a larger photo and supply list over in the Spellbinders Idea Gallery.

Don't forget to leave me a comment (on this post) in order to be entered in my RAK! I'll announce a winner on March 26th!

And don't forget to check out the other participants:

 Angela Ploegman (<--you're here)

 Darsie Bruno

Debbie Seyer

Heidi Van Laar

Judy Hayes

Michelle Woerner

Teresa Horner

Theresa Momber

Tina McDonald

Yvonne van de Grijp (post will be up late in the day)

Some amazingly talented ladies in this group! Enjoy your blog hopping!

Blog Title: Spellbinders Explore Beyond Blog Frenzy Day 4

Welcome to Spellbinders Explore Beyond Blog Frenzy….Today is my turn and I have 2 projects to share!

The first is this fun for all occasion note card:

 

Supply List:

• S5-170 Star Dreams
• LF-018 Grand Decorative Labels One
• Bazzill Basics Paper® Black and Grey Card Stock
• Beacon Zip Dry Liquid Adhesive
• WorldWin Papers® Pink Twist Card stock
• Tsukineko StazOn Black Ink

 Instructions:

 Cut a 5 ½" square card base from black cardstock

1. Cut/emboss Grand Decorative Labels One Die #1 (#1 being the smallest) using Grand Calibur machine. Use wax paper between the die and the cardstock to ensure easy removal from the die.

 2.    Cut two Star Dreams #7 dies from the Pink Twist cardstock. Fold and Tuck all the folds on the top red die cut.

 

 3.    Flip the second die cut over and Fold and Tuck the small folds. Rotate the die cut 60 degrees and position underneath the other CFT die cut

4.    Fold and Tuck the large folds, inserting into the spaces on the top die cut.

 5.    Ink a piece of grey cardstock solidly on one side with the black ink. Cut Star Dreams #2 from the inked cardstock.

6.    With the grey side up, Fold and Tuck the die cuts.

 7.    Assemble the card onto the card base.

 Aren’t the CFT dies fun! I love all the creative options they offer!

I also created a clock, using the same die set! Such fun!

 

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 Check out Yvonne Van De Grijp’s blog for more CFT inspiration and ANOTHER chance to win!

 Questions please contact customerservice@spellbinders.us No entries will be accepted at this email address.

Blog HOP-Xyron and Kaisercraft! I'm BACK!!

Hello blog hoppers! I'm back for a second project tutorial today courtesy of Xyron and Kaisercraft! If you missed my projects from yesterday, check them out HERE. If you'd like to catch up on the entire blog hop, start over at the XYRON blog!

Today I'm sharing a couple of my favorite tips and tricks for altering paper mache boxes...here's what I created using a custom box from my local craft store and some fabby Suga Pop papers from Kaisercraft!

Love the simple, no mess approach that my Xyron lets me use to create these fun items! This box will get used by my son at school to collect his class valentines!

To start, I paint all the edges with white acrylic paint:

Next I run the papers through my handy Xyron Creatopia and adhere to the box. Trim the excess paper with an exacto knife and sand any rough edges. Touch up any kraft colored spots with white paint (or ink).

This box came with a 'backer' piece for the cover, and I decided to make it all glittery good! First, it was painted white, allowed to dry and then run face down through the Xyron Creatopia to apply adhesive to the top. Then, after a liberal application of glitter, it was ready to go!

Here's the final piece again! Love how quick and easy (and kid-friendly) this piece is!

Thanks for stopping by! 

Blog HOP-Xyron and Kaisercraft!

Welcome to Day 2 of the Xyron/Kaisercraft Blog HOP! I'm so excited to be participating today! If you'd like to catch up on yesterday's fun, head over to the Xyron blog for a recap!

My first project is this altered home decor piece, the bare blanks are a Beyond the Page set from Kaisercraft (SB2230).

Here's how it got 'created':

1. First I ran all the fence panels through my Xyron Creatopia with Permanent Adhesive Cartridge. Stick them down on a piece of heavy weight patterned paper or cardstock....don't worry about the pattern, it won't be seen in the finished piece.

2. Tear away random pieces of the paper, leaving an uneven surface. You'll have to work at this step...the Xyron adhesive really sticks...but it's worth it!

3. Paint all the fence pieces (planks and frame) with white acrlic paint. Repeat the tearing process on the planks if desired. Layer on 2-3 more coats of white acrylic paint, until the pieces are completely white with no wood or paper showing through.

4. Ink the pieces with 2-3 shades of brown ink. Throw in some charcoal or black and some green in very small bits....the torn/wrinkled base will pick up the inks differently and create a great distressed background!

5. Adhere the fence panels to the frame, remembering to thread some jewelry wire through the holes prior to assembly. Ink the frame pieces that show through the gaps in the fence (I nearly forgot this step!)

6. To create custom chipboard alphabets in the font of your choice, print the word on your computer, flipping the text horizontally before printing (with some letters this step isn't necessary).

7. Run the printed paper through a Xyron Create a Sticker or Creative Station and adhere to chipboard. Cut out the letters. The chipboard side (not the printed side) should be the word you desire, with added DIMENSION!

8. I painted my lettters white, then ran the dry letters through the adhesive machine face down and adhered copious amounts of tinsel glitter for a fun custom embellishment in the exact size and font I wanted.

9. The piece was finished with a Spellbinders die cut from a paper in the Kaisercraft Sugar Pop line, some inked up die cuts from the same line (I used the reverse 'white' side to alter) and some Paper Blossoms that I misted with some gold mist.

10. Some additional foliage die cuts (courtesy of Spellbinders) and a burlap bow finish the piece.

And VOILA! an awesome home decor piece that would make a perfect housewarming gift!

I also received enough supplies to create the following trio of 4x4 inch mini cards...perfect for my son's teacher's at school on Valentines Day!

The cards all use some more Sugar Pop paper, rub ons and die cuts...fabulous!

Check back right here tomorrow for another Kaisercraft/Xyron tutorial! pssst...it's another GREAT Valentine's Day project!!

Make sure you check out the entire week of Blog HOP goodness...go on over to the Xyron blog to get started!