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September 13, 2018 By Anita Scroggins 2 Comments

I Love Your Face Layout

Use Mixed Media supplies to create a lovely scrapbook layout.

This little princess of mine is my favorite layout subject. She is just too cute for words. These photos were just casual shots I took one day while she was with me – and they are some of my very favorites!

Step 1:

Use a stencil to add color to the background. Simply lay your stencil on the page and use a sponge or dauber to add color in light layers. You can always add another layer of color if you want to make it darker.

Step 2:

Distress the edge of the background paper and ink. Use stamps and ink to add faux stitching around the outer edge of the page.

Step 3:

Use a sponge dauber to apply color to your chipboard pieces, and allow to dry.

Once you have all the mixed media elements prepared, finish your layout by adhering all your pieces together, adding your photos, and finishing with embellishments.

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Ann Butler Design Products Used

Ann Butler Designs Background Basics Stamps

Ann Butler Designs Iridescents Sheer Copper

ColorBox Crafter’s Ink by Ann Butler

Ann Butler’s Art Stencil by Clearsnap

Partner Products:

ColorBox Art Daubers

Other Products:

Pattern papers
Paper punches
Adhesive pearls
Chipboard pieces
Paper distresser
Paper flowers
Black pen

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September 11, 2018 By Beth Watson 1 Comment

Faux Quilted Hoop Pumpkins

Good Morning Y’all! Beth with @creativelybeth here to share these fun Faux Quilted Hoop Pumpkins to celebrate that Fall is right around the corner! Quick and easy to create with limited supplies with such a cute result!

Here’s how to make Faux Quilted Hoop Pumpkins

STEP ONE:

Using a stylus, add ColorBox Crafter’s Ink by Ann Butler in Tangerine to the wooden embroidery hoops.

STEP TWO:

Tape down natural muslin to work surface with painter’s tape. Mist fabric lightly and apply Tangerine Crafter’s Ink with a stylus tool. Let dry.

STEP THREE:

Measure and cut two 36″ lengths of satin seam binding ribbon and place in a zip-top plastic bag. Mist generously with water, then add 6-8 drops of Crafter’s Re-Inker in Limelight and scrunch plastic bag until the ribbon has been dyed. Let dry on paper towel.

STEP FOUR:

Randomly stamp the Background Basics Basket, Picnic, Diamonds and Checks stamps directly on to the dry fabric with Crafter’s Ink in Tangerine.

STEP FIVE:

Layout the dyed ribbon on a paper towel and stamp randomly with the Background Basics Stitch Stamps and Crafter’s Ink in Evergreen. Continue until all of the ribbon has been stamped.

STEP SIX:

Stretch fabric over the embroidery hoops, tighten the screw at the top, then trim the excess fabris at the back.

STEP SEVEN:

Tie a double bow at the top of each embroidery hoop to create leaves and vines.

These faux quilted hoop pumpkins are perfect for Fall, but add eyes, a nose and mouth with black felt to create a spooky set of Jack-O-Lanterns to create a double duty craft project!

Ann Butler Design Products used:

ColorBox Crafter’s® inks by Ann Butler: Tangerine, Limelight, Evergreen

ColorBox® Background Basics by Ann Butler: Picnic, Diamonds, Basket, Checks, Stitch Stamps

Other Products:

ColorBox Stylus and Tips
Embroidery Hoops (I used 3″, 4″ and 5″ hoops)
Hug Snug Satin Seam Binding Ribbon
Scissors; Zip-Top Bag; Spray Mister; Painters Tape; Paper Towels

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Creatively, Beth

September 6, 2018 By Donna Braaten-Budzynski 4 Comments

Stuffed, Stamped Pumpkin Shelf Sitters

It’s Fall and it is time to get your stuffing out and make some Stuffed,

Stamped Pumpkin Shelf Sitters!

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These Stuffed, Stamped Pumpkin Shelf Sitters are sure to get you into the mood of fall decorating and it is a super easy project for a first time sewer!

Let’s get started:

Step: 1

Wash and dry muslin fabric. Stamp pattern onto fabric using 2″ Faux Quilting rubber stamps of your choice. You can stamp wide or tall.

Step: 2

Press to set the ink.

Step: 3

Cut out front and back of stamped shapes, leaving about a 1/2″ seam allowance. Place right sides together. You can pin if you like. I did not.

Step: 4

Start stitching at top where the stem will be placed and work around to the opposite side of stem, leave it open for stuffing and stem.

Step: 5

Trim seams down, turn right side out. Press if needed. Stuff.

Step: 6

Once all are stuffed, heat glue gun and adhere sticks into pumpkins. Gather top around sticks and tie burlap to stick.

Now you have some fun fall Stuffed, Stamped Pumpkin Shelf Sitters. These can become fun little gifts. Using just one pumpkin, wrap some raffia around and attach some fall lip balm, tea, pumpkin spice anything. Would look really cute in a gift basket with a coffee mug, cinnamon, and muffins. Another option would be to fill the pumpkins with some cinnamon or use cinnamon sticks for stems.

Ann Butler Products used:

ColorBox Crafter’s Ink – Tangelo

Ann Butler Faux Quilting Rubber Stamps – Unity Stamp Company 2″

Other Products:

Muslin
Poly-Fil
Glue Gun
Scissors
Sewing Machine – Thread
Iron
Green Burlap
Sticks/branches
Pumpkin face buttons by Flair

I hope you enjoyed this Stuffed project as much as I did!

Until next time, Craft on……..

May 23, 2018 By Lisa Rojas Leave a Comment

Stunning Stenciled Coaster Set

Create this Stunning Stenciled Coaster Set for yourself or as a gift for someone special. They are very simple to create, but they look like you spent hours creating them.

This coaster set will add a touch of class to all of your dinner parties and gatherings with your friends!

Step 1:

Gather all of your supplies.

Step 2:

Using a paintbrush, apply the Stencil Tac to the back of the stencil. Let dry about five minutes until it feels tacky. Lay the stencil down onto the coaster.

Step 3:

Use a dauber to apply ink to the stencil and coaster.

Step 4:

This is what the coaster will look like after you remove the stencil.

Step 5:

Pour the clear embossing powder over the coaster, shake off the excess and pour it back into the container. Heat set the embossing powder with the heat tool, being careful not to get burned as the coaster will be hot.

Step 6:

Once the coaster is cooled off, adhere strips of the rhinestones on each edge of the coaster.

That’s it, you’re done! Wrap the coaster set up with a nice bottle of wine for the perfect hostess gift!

Ann Butler Products Used:

Ann Butler EZ-De’s Stencil by StencilGirl®, Squares & Tris Set 2

Ann Butler Crafter’s Ink by Clearsnap, Blueberry

Ann Butler Stencil Tac by Earth Safe Finishes

Other Products:

Coaster Set by Stampbord
Clear Embossing Powder
Rhinestone Sheets by The Buckle Boutique
Dauber
Paintbrush
Heat Tool

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May 19, 2018 By Lisa Rojas Leave a Comment

Stenciled Funky Floral Tote

You can create this Stenciled Funky Floral Tote in less than one hour! With some brightly colored inkpads from Ann Butler Designs and some of her awesome new EZ-De’s Stencils from StencilGirl®.

Let me show you how it’s done.

Not only will you have a great place for carrying all of your stuff, with this fabulous tote bag you’ll be the belle of the beach!

Step 1:

Gather all of your supplies. Place a piece of cardboard inside the tote bag before you begin.

Step 2:

Using a paintbrush, apply the Stencil Tac to the back of the stencil. Let dry about five minutes until it feels tacky. Lay the stencil down onto the tote bag.

Step 3:

Apply ink from the inkpads onto the tote bag using a dauber. Remove the stencil, clean it and repeat this step with a new color, until the desired look is achieved.

Step 4:

Stamp the floral images randomly over the tote bag with different colors of inkpads.

Step 5:

To finish the tote bag, adhere ribbon around the top edges and the handles with Fabri-Tac. Next, adhere the blue felt flowers to the tote bag and you’re done!

Ann Butler Design Products Used:

Ann Butler EZ-De’s Stencil by StencilGirl®, Squares & Tris Set 1

Ann Butler Crafter’s Ink by Clearsnap: Sunshine, Berry, Limelight, Ocean Breeze

Ann Butler Stencil Tac by Earth Safe Finishes

Other products:

Canvas Tote Bag
Fiesta Felt Flowers by Buttons Galore & More- (2)
Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive by Beacon Adhesives
Floral Ribbon
Daubers
Paintbrush
Various Floral Rubber Stamps

Here’s a video of the project

https://www.facebook.com/BellaCraftsPublishing/videos/1948451701865571/

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May 14, 2018 By Ann Butler Leave a Comment

Easy Design Elements Stencils with StencilGirl®

Oh my goodness…I am so excited to finally be able to announce my NEW Stencil Line with StencilGirl® Products!! The line is called…

EZ-De’s Easy Design Elements

Here is a video showing all 6 of the EZ-De’s Easy Design Elements Stencils in the release…

We will be sharing projects created with these stencils for the next 2 weeks and beyond…

Today we are sharing a Stenciled Faux Quilted Pin Cushion

EZ-De's Easy Design Elements Stencils Pin Cushion

click here to check it out.

Check back Saturday May 19, Lisa Rojas will be sharing a Stenciled Funky Floral Tote:

EZ-De's Easy Design Elements Stencils Funky Stenciled Tote

Monday May 21, Beth Watson will be sharing a Stenciled Hello Card:

EZ-De's Easy Design Elements Stencils Stenciled Hello Card

Wednesday May 23, Lisa Rojas will be sharing a Stunning Stenciled Coaster Set:

EZ-De's Easy Design Elements Stencils Stenciled Coasters

Friday May 25, I will be sharing an Iridescent Stenciled Quilt Block:

EZ-De's Easy Design Elements Stencils Iridescent Stenciled Quilt Block

Monday May 28, Beth Watson will be sharing a Fun Stenciled Jar:

EZ-De's Easy Design Elements Stencils Stenciled Jar

Wednesday May 30, Lisa Rojas will be sharing an Elegant Stenciled Invitation with Monogram:

EZ-De's Easy Design Elements Stencils Elegant Stenciled Invitation with Monogram

Friday June 1, Beth Watson will be sharing a Funky Stenciled Banner:

Be sure to join us and check out the NEW Stencils at www.StencilGirl.com

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March 29, 2018 By Beth Watson Leave a Comment

Create a Faux Quilted Stamped Bunny Banner in 30 minutes

Good Morning! Beth here on the blog today with a quick and easy Faux Quilted Stamped Bunny Banner that goes together in just 30 minutes!

STEP ONE:

Stamp a variety of Background Basics Stamps on Bunny shapes with Berry, Aquamarine, Lilac and Sunshine inks, let dry. These large, 3″ square red rubber stamps are easy to line up to create the faux quilted effect on the Bunny shapes. Crafter’s Inks can be used on almost any surface, but are designed to work best on non-traditional surfaces like clay, metal, plastic and fabric.

Here is a close-up detail of the stamping.

STEP TWO:

Attach a white pom pom to the base of each Bunny shape with MONO Multi Liquid Glue.

STEP THREE:

Layout the Bunny shapes, then add HOPPY EASTER with Joy Embroidered letters in Green, Pink, and Blue. Since these letters cannot be ironed on to craft foam, attach with glue.

STEP FOUR:

Attach Bunnies to ribbon with glue.

It’s as easy as that! A few supplies and 30 minutes is all it takes to create a super cute Faux Quilted Stamped Bunny Banner just in time for Easter!

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Ann Butler Design Products used:

ColorBox Crafter’s® inks by Ann Butler: Berry, Lilac, Sunshine, Aquamarine

ColorBox® Background Basics by Ann Butler: Picnic, Diamonds, Basket, Checks

Other Products:

Tombow MONO Multi Liquid Glue
Joy SA Embroidered Letters: Pink, Green, Blue
Bunny Shapes, pre-cut from craft foam (11)
Pom Poms, white, 1″ (11)
Ribbon, Green, two 36″ lengths

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Thanks for stopping by!

Creatively, Beth

February 1, 2018 By Beth Watson Leave a Comment

Valentine’s Day Hugs and Kisses Kitchen Towels

Good Morning crafty friends! I love sending close friends and family personalized gifts every holiday. Hugs and Kisses Faux Quilted kitchen towels featuring Ann Butler Designs stamps and inks will show everyone just how much they mean to you this Valentine’s Day!

Here’s how to make these Valentine’s Day Hugs and Kisses Kitchen Towels:

Step 1:

Stamp a variety of Background Basics Stamps on kitchen towel with Berry and Canyon inks, let dry. These large, 3″ square red rubber stamps are easy to line up to create the faux quilted band at the edge of the ombre kitchen towel. Crafter’s Inks can be used on almost any surface, but are designed to work best on non-traditional surfaces like clay, metal, plastic and fabric.

Step 2:

Accent with the zig zag Stitch Stamps and Crafter’s Ink in Night. Stamp the stitches in a random and overlapping fashion to achieve a hand sewn effect.

Step 3:

Apply the Joy iron-on, embroidered letters according to package directions with either a small craft iron or regular iron. Use XO and XO for Hugs and Kisses or create a custom saying such as LOVE, KISS or BE MINE.

It’s as easy as that! A few supplies and 15 minutes is all it takes to create super cute Valentine’s Day Hugs and Kisses Kitchen Towels just in time to give (or keep) for Valentine’s Day!

This post may contain affiliate links, when you make a purchase, we earn a commission at no extra cost to you – this helps to keep this website up and to continue to bring you awesome projects like this one!

Ann Butler Design Products used:

ColorBox Crafter’s® inks by Ann Butler: Canyon, Berry, Night

ColorBox® Background Basics by Ann Butler: Picnic, Diamonds, Weave, Checks and Stitch Stamps

Other Products:

Joy® iron-on, embroidered letters – 2″ Black Script – two X’s and two O’s
Ombre Kitchen Towels (scored at the Target Dollar Spot)
Craft Iron (or you can use a regular iron)

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Thanks for stopping by!

Creatively, Beth

January 23, 2018 By Ann Butler 2 Comments

Velvet Embossed Stamped Pillow

Create a beautiful Velvet Embossed Stamped Pillow with a Faux Quilted design quickly and easily.

This Velvet Embossed Stamped Pillow is an old technique that is quick and easy and the results are always beautiful!

Let’s get started…

Step 1:

Lay Faux Quilting stamps out into a pattern.

Step 2:

Spray the back of the velvet and place on top of the stamps, iron.

Step 3:

Remove the velvet, to see the embossed pattern.

Step 4:

Repeat steps 2 & 3 until you have the desired size.

Step 5:

For a smooth finish, cut 2 pieces of Poly-fil® Low Loft batting. Place 1 on the back side of the velvet, and stitch around the outer edge with a 1/4″ seam.

Repeat with the lining fabric for the back of the pillow, trim excess if needed. Place right sides of the Velvet Embossed Stamped Pillow front and the lining back together and stitch around with a 1/2″ seam, leaving a 3″ opening to turn. Turn right sides out.

Step 6:

Fill the pillow with Poly-fil® Ultra Plush Fiber Fill. Stitch opening closed.

Enjoy your Velvet Embossed Stamped Pillow!

Ann Butler Design Products used:

Ann Butler Designs Ez-De’s Faux Quilting Stamps: 1″ and 2″ Squares

Partner Products:

Other Products:

Velvet, 14″ x 28″ (good quality)
Lining fabric, 14″ x 28″
Sewing Machine
Needle
Thread, to match
Scissors

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January 11, 2018 By Beth Watson 3 Comments

Quick and Easy Stamped Valentine Message Blocks

Valentines Day is just around the corner and what better way to get your message across to the ones you love than these cute Stamped Valentine Message Blocks that showcase a different word on each side! Quick and easy to make in under 30 minutes!

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Step One:

Paint wooden blocks with Americana® paint by DecoArt in Bubblegum Pink, let dry. Apply a second coat, if necessary.

Quick and Easy Stamped Valentine Message Blocks

Step Two:

Load ColorBox® Background Basics stamps by Ann Butler with ColorBox Crafter’s® inks by Ann Butler in Canyon and Berry. Stamp randomly on each side of the wooden blocks.

Step Three:

Select a variety of Joy® Iron-on, embroidered letters and spell out your favorite Valentine themed words. I chose LOVE, KISS, SEXY and HUGS.

Step Four:

Apply Joy® Iron-on, embroidered letters according to package directions. I use a small craft iron for the best control, but any iron will work.

I hope that you have enjoyed my Quick and Easy Stamped Valentine Message Blocks and that you will use this project as a jumping off point to showcase YOUR creativity!

Check out this other quick and easy Valentine’s Day project: Quick and Easy Napkin Rings!

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