Ideas and Inspirations: January 2015

Monday, January 26, 2015

How To Color Your Glitter With Alcohol Ink

Supplies:
Alcohol Ink (color of your choice)
Extra fine glitter - white
Stampendous! Shaved Ice glitter (what I used)
Plastic cup
Popsicle stick

Step One:
Prepare your glitter in a plastic cup.

Step Two:

Choose your alcohol ink color.

Add 2-3 drops of alcohol ink into your glitter and mix with your popsicle stick.

Step Three:

Let your glitter mix dry before adding your glitter into any project.

And your done!

Have a Craftastic Day!

-Julie @ Enchanted Lakes

Monday, January 19, 2015

How to create a gradient background on a metal bezel

Supplies:
Aleenas Tacky Glue or Aleenas Clear Glue
Metal Bezel (your choice)
Glitter (your choice)
Toothpick or Needle tool
Scratch Paper

Step 1:
Choose your bezel and glitter(s)

Step 2:

Squeeze 3 dots of glue (clear glue works best) on your scratch paper. Next to each glue add some glitter and mix.

Step 3:

Take your tooth pick or needle tool and spread glitter glue mix onto bezel.

Let it dry for 20-30 minutes (depending on the amount of glue used) and your done.

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Crafting!
-Julie @ HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts Enchanted Lake

Friday, January 9, 2015

Crankin' Out Crafts ep403 - Communication Board Part 3: Marble Magnets

JFlo finishes up our Communication Board project by creating easy and unique marble magnets.

See how easy it is to make on YouTube! Crankin' Out Crafts ep403 - Communication Board Part 3: Marble Magnets

Supplies:

Scrapbook Paper

marbles

magnets

Glossy Accents

E6000

scissors

paintbrush

These magnets are not only a great way to customize and personalize your Communication Board, but can be used also on your fridge or any magnetic surface! Make some for your home and office space to post up reminders and notes.