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May 19, 2016 By Beth Watson Leave a Comment

Faux Quilted Gingham Placemat with Monogrammed Napkin

Happy Monday crafty friends! Beth here to share with you my Faux Quilted Gingham Placemat with Monogram Napkin set – just in time for the Summer picnic season!

It’s already the middle of May and Summer is just around the corner, so I have created a quick and easy gingham pattern that can be monogrammed and customized to compliment your outside dining plans!

Here’s how I made it:

From white cotton sheeting style fabric, measure a rectangle that is 14″ by 16″. Snip and tear to create a naturally frayed edge. I love how the frayed edges give a casual feel to this set!

Measure and tape off a rectangle that is 10″ by 14″.

Use the Ann Butler Designs Faux Quilting stamps from Unity Stamp Company in 2″ Leaves All Over and 2″ Diamonds and Plaids to create your gingham pattern. Starting in the bottom left hand corner attach the 2″ Diamond stamp to an acrylic stamp block, load with Colorbox® Crafters Ink by Ann Butler in Canyon, mist lightly with water before stamping on fabric. Alternate first vertical row with 2″ Diamond and 2″ Plaid stamp. Alternate the second vertical row with 2″ Plaid and 2″ Leaves. Repeat until entire placement is stamped.

Since I am going to be using this for food service, I heat set the ink with a warm iron and sprayed with a light coat of Scotch Guard fabric protector.

From white cotton sheeting style fabric, measure a rectangle that is 12″ by 12″. Snip and tear to create a naturally frayed edge.

Measure and tape off a rectangle that is 6″ by 6″.

Select your monogram from the Ann Butler Designs EZ-Dee’s 2″ Flourish ABC’s, attach to an acrylic stamp block, then load with Colorbox® Crafters Ink by Ann Butler in Night. Stamp diagonally on top edge of napkin.

Heat set the ink with a warm iron and spray with a light coat of Scotch Guard fabric protector.

Cut a 20″ length of black gross grain ribbon and tie in a bow around the napkin.

Repeat for as many places as you would like to set at your table, then set your table and enjoy!

Mix and match the stamp patterns and colors to create a customized look for your patio! I would love to see what Summer Crafts you can create with a gingham pattern, so post your projects on social media and tag @annbutlerdesigns

Thanks for stopping by! –Beth

May 17, 2016 By Design Team Leave a Comment

SunRay Rainbow Card with Ann Butler Designs Background Basics

Hello, all! Paula here with a SunRay Rainbow Card with Ann Butler Designs Background Basics. We had a few warm days here in the Northwest, but the last few have been rainy and overcast. I wanted a little sun, so decided to do a very bright and fun sunray card! Let’s start!

This truly is a simple card. I started with gathering several colors of Ann Butler Designs ColorBox Crafter Ink I chose the following colors: Blueberry, Ocean Breeze, Evergreen, Tangelo, Aquamarine, Limelight, Lilac, Berry and Sunshine. Coordinating cardstock was selected to go along with each of the inks, and was able to use leftover pieces or scraps I had. I used only one stamp, Ann Butler Designs ColorBox Background Basics in Basket, for the entire card. After stamping each piece of cardstock with each ink color, then I cut the pieces in random sunray shapes.

I used a white cardstock as my base for the card. I adhered each of the sunray pieces around the card. Use a circle punch and white cardstock to cut a circle to put in the center of the sunray. I took each color of ink and rubbed around edge of the circle cutout, as well as around the entire base of the card. I used a marker to write the sentiment.

That’s it for today’s quick and simple! I hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy a bit of sunshine!

Thanks for stopping by!

Paula

May 12, 2016 By Design Team Leave a Comment

Scrapbook Layout and Video with Ann Butler Designs

Hello, my lovely crafty friends! Heather here today with a scrapbooking layout. I created this layout using tons of Ann Butler Designs products and I had so much fun creating it!

Products used:

How I did it:

First I took the Lattice Art Screen and placed it on a white Cardstock and took the Iridescents in gold pearl and spread it over the art screen.
The Iridescents created this perfect amount of shimmer and the Gold Pearl is absolutely amazing!
I then sat that aside to dry, then I took Ann Butler Designs Faux Quilting Stamps and stamped them out on some white Cardstock in the ColorBox Crafters Ink by in the colors Berry and Aquamarine.
I then cut each of the triangles out and placed them on pop dots around the pictures.
Next, I used thickeners for my title. Lastly, I mixed some of the Iridescents with a gold mist and put gold splatters all over the page.

There is a video of my process and pictures as well.

I hope you all enjoyed my project and I hope you all have an amazing day! Thanks for stopping by.

May 10, 2016 By Design Team Leave a Comment

Lollipop Flowers with Background Basics Stamps

Hey, crafty friends, Einat Kessler here with another project! I don’t know where you live, but here, spring has arrived in all its glory. Everything is blooming, the sun is shining and the days are getting longer. So I’m in the mood of flowers and I came up with a really cute way of creating flowers and reusing metal wires.

I love to use paper flowers in my projects. The kind that, come, with a metal wire. I simply cut them and use only the flowers and usually I throw away the wires. Then, I started thinking why not make new flowers to attach to the wires?

I started by stamping on a white piece of cardstock with Ann ButlerDesigns Background Basics Stamps by Clearsnap. I used bright happy colors of Ann Butler Designs Crafter’s Ink such as Tangelo, Berry and Canyon. To tell you the truth I don’t clean my stamps in between stamping so all the colors blend together and I get really pretty colorful effects.

After the ink was dry I punched out four 1″ circles from each background stamped image and folded them in half. Then I attached each circle to another circle creating a 3D lollipop. Each lollipop flower was created from four circles and before attaching the fourth circle I attached the metal wire, creating a sandwich with the papers. Then I stamped some Ann Butler Design Faux Quilting stamps on the white cardstock with Ann Butler Designs Crafter’s ink in LimeLight and then, cut out leafs. I attached the leafs to the wire as well.

If you want to create bigger flowers just use a larger punch. You can use a scalloped punch for even more beautiful edges. Use wooden skewers for stems and create a spring buke of lovely lollipop flowers to decorate your table or window.

Have fun creating!

Einat

May 6, 2016 By Vishu Reberholt Leave a Comment

Up-cycled Stenciled Bookend

Hi, Friends! Vishu here today to share a fun Upcycled Bookend using Ann Butler Designs. This makes for a great gift that can be personalized.

My mom loves books and has a lot of them so I created this cute project which was very quick and easy for Mother’s day an Upcycled Bookend using Ann Butler Designs.

Products Used:

Colorbox Crafter’s Ink by Ann Butler Designs Limelight, Deep Woods, Tangelo, Berry
Ann Butler Designs Iridescents Limelight
Ann Butler Designs Art Screen by ColorBox®- Lattice
Paper flowers, leaves and button for embellishment

Instructions:

First I applied a coat of Ann Butler Designs Iridescents Limelight and let it dry.
I wanted it to be little bit darker so applied another coat and let it dry, that what I love about the iridescent you can get the exact shade you are looking for.
Once dry I daubed the Ann Butler Designs art screen using the crafter’s ink in deep woods and let it dry.
Lastly I embellished the booked by paper flowers and leaves which were colored using the crafter’s ink and you have an Upcycled Bookend using Ann Butler Designs.

Below are some closeups of the project.

Hope you enjoyed the Tutorial and enjoy the upcoming Mother’s Day.

May 4, 2016 By Design Team Leave a Comment

Quick and Easy Stamped Baby Tag

Hey crafty friends, Einat Kessler here with a new project. I always like to be prepared. If it’s a wedding, a holiday or any other occasion I like to have ready made cards and gift tags. This way I will not be caught off guard. After all these years I’m expected to give handmade cards, original gift wrapping and gift tags etc. so I have to live up to my reputation!

I was invited to a Brit. This is the Jewish circumcision ceremony and it’s a big deal. It’s a big event with lots of guests, food and of course presents for the new baby. I had already bought my gift and I had to attach a gift card which I didn’t have…so I quickly made one with Ann Butler Designs Faux Quilting Stamps. And if it took me 5 minutes it’ll take you 5 minutes, so you better make a few of those, for girls too, so next time you’ll have them when you need them.

I stamped a tag with Ann Butler Designs 2″ Faux Quilting Stamps using the beautiful Ann Butler Designs Aquamarine Colorbox™ Crafter’s Ink By Clearsnap. I know it’s a traditional color for a baby boy but I was pressed for time and didn’t have time for originality. I embellished the tag with a few stickers, felt shapes and a matching color flower. It’s actually a really good way to use up leftover supplies like old stickers or cutouts. And you don’t have to make baby gift tags you can make any type of tag you need.

I was really happy with my tag and I attached it to the present. The parents loved it too…

Have fun creating!

Einat

May 2, 2016 By Steph Ackerman Leave a Comment

Quick and Easy Father’s Day Card

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here today to share a Quick and Easy Father’s Day Card.

Supplies:

Ann Butler Designs Crafter’s Ink – Desert Sand
Ann Butler Designs Iridescents – Onyx
Ann Butler Designs for Unity Stamps – 2″ Doily Picnic
Earth Safe Finishes Gel Medium
ColorBox Crafter’s Ink – Night
ColorBox Embossing Powder – Clear
Gina’s Designs Chipboard
Joy Clair Stamp

I began by mixing Onyx Iridescents with Gel Medium.

Then I randomly painted the mixture on several tags. White still wet, I added some lines with a spatula. A little of this mixture goes a long way so be sure to have plenty of surfaces on hand that can be used in future projects. Once dry, you will have a nice 3 dimensional appearance.

I randomly stamped the 2″ stamps across the tags. Complete coverage is not necessary as I just wanted to enhance the background. Then I inked the edges of the tags.

I stamped white cardstock with Night Ink and allowed it to dry before completing the card.

Finally, I assembled the Father’s Day card using all the elements created above plus some chipboard elements that had been inked with Desert Sand and embossed with clear embossing powder.

The Father’s Day sentiment is from Joy Clair stamps. I stamped it on white cardstock and matted it with black cardstock. To finish, I lightly stamped around the sentiment with Night Ink and add a little bling!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Steph

April 29, 2016 By Larissa Pittman 1 Comment

Faux Quilted Monogrammed Notepad Holder

Hello friends. Larissa here with you today showing you how I created this fun Faux Quilting Note Pad Holder. It was a little time consuming but once you make one they are pretty easy to make.
So lets get started.

Ann Butler Designs Products Used:
Ann Butler Designs Faux Quitling Stamps from Unity Stamp Company
Ann Butler Designs ColorBox™ Crafter’s Ink in Berry
Ann Butler Designs EZ De’s Flourish 2″ ABC’s

Other Products Used:
Stampin Up Cardstock Melon Mambo, Basic Black and Pink Pirouette
Scoring Tool
Stampin Up 2 3/8 Scallop Circle Punch
Stampin Up 2 1/2 Circle Punch
Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue
Small Notepad
Embellishments

How I made the Faux Quilting Notepad Holder.

You will need a piece of cardstock that measures 81/2 X 11.
Score your cardstock horizontal at 5 3/4 and 5 1/4.
Cute a piece of coordinating cardstock at 4 1/4 x 4 1/4.
Stamp your pattern on the piece of cardstock.
You will also need a piece of the same coordinating cardstock cut to 5 x 1.
Stamp across that piece of cardstock.
Punch your scallop circle again from the same coordinating color of cardstock and stamp your initial on it.
Cut the cardstock you have chosen for your mats. You want to cut it about an 1/8 of inch larger than what you have already cut.
For the inside pocket. Cut your piece of cardstock to 6 x 41/2.
You will score 3 sides at 1/2 then 1/4.
Cut a small slit in the bottom corners so it isn’t bulky.
Make sure to add your glue to only the 1/4 of an inch you have scored and not the entire piece. This will form your pocket.
Adhere the front of the notepad together.
To finish the front I added some Mickey Mouse ear brads. I also added one on the inside.

I hope you enjoyed my post today and I hope you try one of these notepad holders for yourself.

Have a wonderful day.
Larissa

April 27, 2016 By Design Team Leave a Comment

Mini Frame with Ann Butler Designs Iridescents

Hey crafty friends, Einat Kessler here with a new project! I admit it, I have a weakness for frames…I love frames of all shapes and sizes and I even have a wall at my house full of frames with family photos. A frame is such a versatile thing that can be altered, painted, stamped, collage…basically it’s like a canvas, you can do anything you want on it and make it your own. This mini frame I created is full of bright colors and texture, all done with Ann Butler Designs amazing Iridescents.

I took an old cardboard frame that I had. I didn’t like its silvery color so I decided to alter it and give it a new paint, a paint color I like. Since the front of the frame was from metallic glossy paper I had to cover it with three coats of paint. But there is nothing these Iridescents can’t cover! when it was dry I could see all the beautiful shimmer these colors have in them. Then I added white circles with a circle foam brush. The Iridescents have such a thick consistency they are almost like modeling paste. I add the circles and was able to also add texture to the circles with the foam brush.

Finally it was time to add the final touches. I continues the circle motif with some white paint dots and pearls. I wrote some inspirational words with a black permanent pen to add even more texture and meaning to the frame.

Now I need to think what photo to put inside…

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you likes this project. It can be a great party favor or a gift. Play around with the colors and the theme and you can create a frame for any wall or occasion.

Have fun creating!

Einat

April 25, 2016 By Vishu Reberholt Leave a Comment

DIY Monogrammed Gift Bag

Hello, Everybody! Vishu here today to share a quick customized Monogrammed Gift Bag using Ann Butler Designs Stamps.

This Monogrammed Gift Bag using Ann Butler Designs Stamps was such a quick project to put together in just under 15 minutes. I love such projects which are easy to customize and can be mass produced if needed.

Products Used:

Colorbox Background Basics by Ann Butler Designs Stitch Stamps
Colorbox Crafter’s by Ann Butler Designs Limelight, Deep Woods, Tangelo
EZ-De’s Flourish Alphabet Stamps by Ann Butler Designs
Paper Flowers

Instructions:

Firstly add Colorbox Crafter’s by Ann Butler Designs in Limelight on the gift bag.
I then customized the bag using alphabet stamp by Ann Butler Designs stamp.
I then created a border using the Colorbox Background Basics by Ann Butler Designs Stitch Stamps.
Lastly embellished with paper flowers to create this Gift Bag using Ann Butler Designs Stamps.

Hope you are inspired to create your own monogrammed gift bags.

Thanks for stopping by…..