I Like Big Cups & I Cannot Lie

Happy Maker's Monday! I was so inspired by this funny quote that I had to find a way to turn it into a wall sign. You can find your own favorite funny or inspirational quote and using just a few simple materials, can make your own very fancy sign! This simple idea can be used on SO many wooden surfaces, including boxes, and frames!

 
SUPPLIES:
Printed cardstock paper
matte Mod Podge
nylon paint brush
scissors/paper trimmer
white paint pen (either DecoColor or Montana)
pencil
wood pallet or board


First, pick a pretty paper to be the background for your quote! You will want to avoid choosing a paper that has too much contrast, so if it has a pattern, then it has to not have white or black in it. If you choose a dark paper, your text will really jump off the page, but the pattern might be harder to spot. 

Trim your paper down to size to fit neatly on the surface of your wood sign. 
Using your brush, generously coat the top of the wood, then lay down your paper. Seal the paper with a layer of matte Mod Podge over the paper surface.

Once it has dried, sketch out your quote lightly with your pencil.
Then use your white Montana marker, or white acrylic DecoColor marker to fill in your quote! I chose the 'I like big cups and I can not lie" as a silly statement to how much I love tea and coffee. Have fun with your quote! Even pair it with some mixed media and glue down some accessories. You can use beads, flowers, starfish, shells, washi tape, glitter, rhinestones, origami, moss, ribbon and so much more!

Happy crafting!

Bethany @Enchanted Lake 

How to create paper beads

Today we'll be learning how to create paper beads.  It's fast and simple. Let's get started...

Supplies: 
Aleene's Tacky Glue
Cardstock (your choice)
Scissors














Get your card stock and scissors and cut out triangles.  Start from one point to the other end.

Start folding the long end.  Keep rolling until you reach the tip.  Add a drop of glue and fold onto your paper to create your paper bead.

Your bead should look like this...

And you're done!

You can turn these beads into bracelets, necklaces and much more!

Have a Craftastic Day!
Julie @ Enchanted Lake

How to create a shamrock

Supplies:
Green Cardstock
Marvy Heart Punch (your choice)
1/4" Double sided tape

Step One:
Punch out 4 hearts from your green cardstock and cut out 1/4" x 2" for the stem.

Step Two:
Start arranging your hearts into a circular form, aligning the heart points (bottom) and secure it with double sided tape.

Step Three:
Add your stem underneath and your done.

 You can use this shamrock as and embellishment for your cards and much more.

Have a Craftastic Day!
Julie @ Enchanted Lakes

Christmas Gift Giving -Clear Petri Dishes

Need a small container for gift giving this Holiday Season?! Check out our clear Petri Dishes!! 

Supplies:

Clear Petri Dish containers

Scrapbooking papers

Quick Dry Tacky Glue

Embellishments

Spray paint and Glitter Blast Spray

1. Use Spray Paint or paper to cover the entire container. We used spray paint and then sprayed Glitter Blast on top!

2. Cut out pieces of paper and glue them  into any design you would like (Santa, Reindeer, Elf, Snowman, Holly, Poinsettia, Snow Flakes) If you need some inspiration, pick up a coloring book and cut out pieces from different colored paper. 

  

3.  Add Googly eyes, pipe cleaners, pom poms, bells, glitter and ribbon. Then fill it with Homemade (Or even store bought) candy, cookies, fudge, fruitcake, mochi…. Almost anything!!

Thanks for looking and CRAFT ON!!!!
~ Deborah @ Market City

Bo Bunny and Echo Park visit Market City

We had such a blast las weekend at House Mart Ben Franklin Market City, when our friends from Bo Bunny and Echo Park paper came all the way from Utah to craft with us.  We have some awesome new products and great ideas from both companies that we are excited to share with you....come on by and check it out!

***Don't forget to scroll down and check out more of fantastic House Mart Ben Franklin blog action!!

Christmas Utensil Holder

Aloha Crafters ~

Today's Idea & Inspiration is Christmas Utensil Holders.

Supplies:

• Big Shot Pro Machine (30098709)
• Sizzix PillowBox Die (30084050)
• Large Base Guillotine Paper Trimmer (30063940)
• 12x12 Glitter Stripe Green (30116171)
• 12x12 Glitter Stripe Crimson (30116170)
• 12x12 Micro Glitter Silver (30116117)
• 12x12 Grass Green (30132667)
• 12x12 Poinsettia (30101283)
• 12x12 Black Chalkstock (30132754)
• 12x18 Self Healing Olfa Cutting Mat (77531418)
• X-Acto Knife (23977)
• 15" Stainless Steel Ruler (30109202)
• Adhesive of choice
• Scissors

Instructions:

1. Using Pillow Box Die Cut in the Big Shot Machine cut Glitter Stripe Paper & matching 12x12 color paper
2. Adhere papers together
3. Cut notched edge from front of pillow box top & bottom
4. Fold & adhere pillow box together
5. Using Guillotine, cut Silver Glitter paper into 1 3/8" square, cut Black Chalkstock into 1"x6" strip
6. Using X-Acto Knife, Steel Ruler & Self Healing Cutting Mat, cut 7/8" square from middle of Silver 1 3/8" square
7. Adhere black strip around pillow box for belt
8. Adhere silver belt buckle on top of belt

Happy Crafting!

House Party @ Pearl City

Create a Witch Shoe treat holder with Julie B. at the Ben Franklin Pearl City House Party this Saturday, August 25th! Bring along your family and friends! Our House Party is from 10am to 2pm.....there will be lots of fun things going on! Prize drawings! Make-n-takes! Demonstrations! Special Guests! Sweet Treats! I'll see you there!
gloria @ Pearl City

Scissors Like New - A paper crafter's tip

If you use your scissors to cut through tape and sticky adhesives, you've probably experienced "gunk" build up on the blades.  A quick and easy clean up solution might be in your tool drawer or the glove compartment of your car.

Simply, put a little bit of WD-40 along the blade and rub it off with a paper towel or clean cloth.
 

Voila!  Scissors are gunk free and ready for use.

P.S. WD-40 can also be found at Ben Franklin stores.