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August 29, 2017 By Steph Ackerman Leave a Comment

Perfect Backgrounds with Ann Butler Designs

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here creating Perfect Backgrounds with Ann Butler Designs products.

Step 1:

Create 5 1/2″ square cards from the cardstock.

Step 2:

Cut the white cardstock into a 5″ square. Ink assorted 1″ Faux Quilting Square stamps with Aquamarine, Ocean Breeze and Blueberry inks. To create the two toned effect, ink several of the stamps with the lighter color of ink first, then add the darker ink on top.

Step 3:

Trim the panel to 4 1/2″ square. Ink the edges with Blueberry Ink. Mat each with 2 layers of cardstock, then wrap with ribbon. Add the stamped panels to the cards with foam adhesives for dimension.

Step 4:

Stamp sentiments using Blueberry Ink. Die cut and lightly ink and then, mat with larger die.

Step 5:

Add the sentiments to card fronts with foam adhesives for dimension.

Now it is your turn to create Perfect Backgrounds with Ann Butler Designs products!

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Ann Butler Design’s Products used:

Ann Butler Crafter’s Ink by Clearsnap: Aquamarine, Blueberry, Ocean Breeze

Faux Quilting Square Stamps 1″, assorted

Other Products:

Unity Stamps
May Arts Ribbon
Cardstock
Sizzix Big Shot
Spellbinders dies

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August 24, 2017 By Donna Braaten-Budzynski Leave a Comment

Canvas Stamped Gift Wine Bag

Hello All, Donna here to share a great Canvas Stamped Gift Wine Bag!

This will impress and look great as you hand this Canvas Stamped Gift Wine Bag over to your hostess!

This bag is so easy for even a beginner to make and very little time.

No store bought bag for you!

Yours will be a bag above everyone else! LOL!

Let’s get started!

Step 1:

Gather all of your materials.

Step 2:

Ink the Chipboard using Ann Butler ColorBox Crafter’s Ink Desert Sand. Heat set/dry using a heat gun.

Step 3:

Ink the wood hearts using Ann Butler ColorBox Crafter’s Ink Aquamarine. Heat set/dry using a heat gun.

Step 4:

Adhere the chipboard to the canvas bag.

Step 5:

Stamp a sentiment using Ann Butler ColorBox Crafter’s Ink Aquamarine. Heat set with a heat gun.

Step 6:

Adhere the flowers and wood hearts to the canvas bag.

Step 7:

Add a nice bottle of wine, tie closed and it is ready to give!

***For this post I wanted to show you Crafter’s Ink works on different surfaces – WOOD-CHIPBOARD-CANVAS. Look how great it takes to each surface!

Ann Butler Design Products used:

Ann Butler Crafter’s Ink by Clearsnap: Aquamarine, Desert Sand

Partner Products:

Beacon Adhesives Fabri-Tac

Products:

Canvas Corp Canvas Wine Bag
Little Birdie Flowers
Little Birdie Chipboard
Wood Hearts
Sentiment stamp
Heat Gun

Hope you enjoyed today’s project!

Till next time……..

August 22, 2017 By Vishu Reberholt Leave a Comment

DIY Stamped Gift Box

Hi Everybody! Vishu here today to show you how to make this DIY Stamped Gift Box using popsicle sticks colored entirely with Ann Butler Designs Crafter’s Ink from Clearsnap.

This is a great DIY stamped gift box for any occasion and can be easily customized to bring a personal touch to your gifts.

Without further adieu lets get started……………

Step 1:

Firstly to create this DIY Gift Box, I painted the popsicle sticks using Crafter’s ink. I needed 4 popsicle sticks in canyon and aquamarine for each layer of the box. Also , I created the base of the gift box.

Step 2:

Next, I painted the base of the box using Canyon ink, by simply applying the ink directly to the popsicle sticks. These inks work quick and easy on the wooden popsicle sticks.

Step 3:

Once the base was ready and dried, I stacked and alternated 4 of the canyon popsicle sticks and 4 of the aquamarine popsicle sticks for each layer. I simply glued each layer into a square, which made alternating them go quickly and easily, see photo below.

Step 4:

Now, I worked on the top piece of the box. which was pretty similar to the base except for I colored it with the aquamarine ink and stamped it using Ann Butler Design 1″ Faux Quilt stamps.

Step 5:

Lastly to finish up this DIY Stamped Gift Box, I attached the top on using ribbons so the box can be opened and closed. The final step was to embellish the top cover using rhinestones and mirrors.

I think that this DIY Stamped Gift Box turned out great, I might use it to gift my friend with some jewelry in it.

For your convenience, 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 web site up and to continue to bring you awesome projects like this one!

Ann Butler Design Products used:

Ann Butler Designs Crafter’s Inks by Clearsnap: Canyon, Deep Woods, Aquamarine

Ann Butler Designs 1″ Faux Quilt Stamps

Other Products:

Popsicle Sticks
Rhinestones
Ribbon
Mirror
Hot glue

Hope you all enjoyed this tutorial and thanks for stopping by……..

August 17, 2017 By Larissa Pittman Leave a Comment

Creating a Rhinestone Watercolor Card

Hello friends. Larissa here today showing you how I created a Rhinestone Watercolor Card.

You can achieve a watercolor look without using a brush.

Step 1:

First I took a piece of acetate and smooshed a few different ink colors on it. I then sprayed a little water on it and smashed the piece of white cardstock on it a few times. I used my heat gun to dry it completely before moving on. If you are not seeing the colors you desire at this point since the cardstock is dry you could always add more color. Since I am not using watercolor cardstock here, I would make sure to dry completely in between so that your cardstock does not get saturated with water.

Step 2:

Next, following the manufacturer’s instructions, I placed the magnetic rhinestone pattern on a cookie sheet and poured the rhinestones on top. Using the little brush I pushed the rhinestones in each little circle. I placed the sticker sheet on top to adhere the rhinestones and pulled the pattern up. Then, I placed the sticker sheet onto the card front and ironed, again following the manufacturer’s instructions.

Step 3:

With some scrap pieces of paper from another project I die cut the sentiment out and adhered it to the front of the car using liquid adhesive.

You could use one. two or more colors of ink, if you chose.

I hope you enjoyed my post today and you give this Rhinestone Watercolor technique a try.

Ann Butler Designs Products Used:
Ann Butler Designs ColorBox Crafter’s Inks: Ocean Breeze, Aquamarine, Tangelo, Sunshine and Berry

Rhinestone Genie

Other Products:

Big Shot
Crafter’s Companion sentiment die
Cardstock
Tombow Liquid Adhesive
Heat tool
Iron

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August 15, 2017 By Chantal Johnson 1 Comment

Fabric FOB with Crafter’s Ink

Hey y’all, this is Chantal. Today, we are taking a little break from stitching to check on our supplies and how we store and organize them with beauty and creativity. We can make beautiful accessories for our “tools” such as scissors, pins and needles and even our threads.

This little tassel and beading project, featuring Crafter’s Inks and Background Stamps by Ann Butler, is for our scissors. Its proper name is a Scissor Fob, just like the one for keys, only prettier…Actually you could make another one for your keys. Let’s get started…

Step 1:

Using a die and a die cutting machine or creating a template (see below for directions), cut a piece of fabric such as denim, canvas or linen for your tassel.

Step 2:

Place the fringe fabric on a paper pad. Using Aquamarine Crafter’s Ink and one Background Stamp of your choice, ink the stamp and randomly stamp the fabric. Heat set with an iron.

Step 3:

With Fabri-Tac, run a small line of adhesive at the top of the fringe on the back of the fabric.

Step 4:

Begin to roll the fringe, creating the tassel for our scissor fob, being sure to keep it straight along the top of fabric. Secure the end of fabric with a little more adhesive.

Step 5:

With the tassel in hand, add adhesive to the top; add adhesive to the inside of the large bead cap (generally used for leather) and push the tassel into the cap. Set aside to dry. You can add more ink at this time, if desired.

Step 6:

Gather wire, beads and pliers. Cut desired length wire. Thread the wire through the loop at the top of the bead cap and wire wrap the tail.

Step 7:

Thread beads in desired pattern. Thread the wire through the scissors or a split ring; bring wire over the and close with a loop and wire wrap the tail. Trim any excess wire

Success in stitching tips

To create a template for the fringe piece like the one I used, measure and cut a 4 ½ X 2 ½ rectangle from tracing paper. Lay the template on fabric and pin; cut rectangle, remove pattern. Cut fringe lines every ¼ inch leaving at least ½ inch at the top.
Join 2 or more fringe sections to create larger tassels.
Ink the back of the tassel also –either with the same stamp as in step 2 or just with the small ink pad in the same color.
You can use a split ring or another type of ring to attach the wire and the scissors.
Create different color tassels to signify different scissors such as ones for: paper, embroidery, sewing, etc…

Ann Butler Design Products used:

Ann Butler Crafters Ink by Clearsnap, Aquamarine

Ann Butler Background Basics by Clearsnap

Partner Products:

Beacon Adhesives Fabri-Tac

Other Products:

Cotton, canvas or denim fabric
Sizzix die –Movers and Shapers die set 3 pk-tassel maker or fringe template
Big Shot, optional
Bead Cap
Wire
Pliers
Glass and Stone Beads, assorted
Small scissors

August 10, 2017 By Steph Ackerman Leave a Comment

Hand Stamped Mini Pouches

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here today with some sweet mini pouches with Ann Butler Designs.

Step 1:

Using a 1″ faux quilting stamp, repeatedly ink it and stamp on the pouch. Be sure to rotate the design while stamping. I found by placing the stamp in the corner of the stamp block, I could get a perfectly lined up image each time.

Step 2:

Repeat with a different stamp and a different ink color on each pouch.

Step 3:

Lightly ink around the edges of each pouch to finish. Heat set.

Step 4:

Fill the pouches with assorted goodies. Personalize each pouch with items you know the recipient will enjoy.

Sweet aren’t they?

Do you know someone who’d love a sweet little gift like this?

Ann Butler Design’s Products used:

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

Ann Butler’s Faux Quilting Stamps, 1″ Squares

Other Products:

Canvas Pouches
Heat gun or iron
Assorted candies and supplies

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August 8, 2017 By Vishu Reberholt Leave a Comment

Quick & Easy Mixed Media Canvas

Hello, Everybody Vishu here today, to share a FUN Quick & Easy Mixed Media Canvas project with you all, made entirely using Ann Butler Designs Crafters Ink by Clearsnap.

So how is everybody enjoying their summer?. This is a perfect Quick & Easy Mixed Media Canvas project for a hot summer day and perfect to brighten your walls.

Let’s get started…

Step 1:

Firstly, I used all the different colors Ann Butler’s Crafter’s Ink on the canvas, there are 12 of them to choose from:0). This is the first time I used ink pads to color the canvas and I have to admit I love this technique.

Step 2:

Then, I inked the lattice art screen using a brayer and made the impression on the canvas to create some depth and interest.

Step 3:

Using the lilac re-inker, I put some on the cutting mat and sprayed some water on the ink and then, I spattered the ink onto the canvas with a brush. Gives some more dimension to this quick & easy mixed media canvas project.

Step 4:

Now comes this really cool technique. I used some die cut paper flowers. Dabbed some berry ink on the cutting mat and sprayed a lot of water and then, I colored the paper flowers with the ink.

Step 5:

While the paper die cuts were still damp I crumpled the petals to give some dimension to the flowers and stacked the petals to put them together with a brad.

Step 6:

Finally, I embellished the canvas with metal embellishments, a frame and the flowers to finish off this FUN Quick & Easy Mixed Media Canvas.

Ann Butler Design Products used:

Ann Butler Designs Crafter’s Inks by Clearsnap: Berry, Tangelo, Limelight, Sunshine, Lilac, Aquamarine

Ann Butler Designs Art Screen by ColorBox®, Lattice

Partner Products:

Other Products:

Cardstock
Rhinestones
Metal Embellishments
Cool2cast frame
Canvas

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I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and will try to create your own mixed media projects using ink pads.

Thanks for stopping by…………….

August 3, 2017 By Donna Braaten-Budzynski 1 Comment

Quick and Easy Stamped Shabby Tote Bag

Hello friends, Donna here with you again to show you how to make this FUN Quick and Easy Stamped Shabby Tote Bag!

You could use this

Shabby Tote Bag for the library, diaper bag or for the groceries and so much more!

There are so many uses for this Quick and Easy Stamped Shabby Tote Bag!

This tote can be made in one evening, so why not?

Step 1:

Gather all of your materials.

Step 2:

With Ann Butler ColorBox® Background Basics Quilt Stamps and her 2″ Square Faux Quilting Stamps, randomly stamp different patterns in different colors onto muslin using assorted colors of Ann Butler ColorBox Crafter’s Ink . (Always pre-wash your material before stamping)

Step 3:

Heat set the ink by using a dry iron.

Step 4:

Cut out the squares using a scissors and leave a 1/4″ space all the way around the square, as if it was a seam allowance.

Step 5:

Lay out the squares onto a canvas tote bag, change them around until you get the design you like. Then, pin it down.

Step 6:

Using 2 strands of embroidery thread, make a running stitch around the outer edge, to stitch the stamped quilt squares on.

Step 7:

Stitch on some buttons here and there. Enjoy!

Ann Butler Design Products used:

Ann Butler Crafter’s Ink by Clearsnap in Berry, Limelight, Sunshine, Tangelo, Aquamarine

Ann Butler ColorBox Basic Stitch Stamps

Ann Butler 2″ Square Faux Quilting Stamps

Products:

Canvas Tote – Canvas Corp
Miscellaneous Buttons
Ecru Embroidery Thread – DMC
Needle
Scissors
Pins
Muslin Fabric

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Hope you enjoyed your time here and until next time stay crafty!

July 27, 2017 By Donna Braaten-Budzynski Leave a Comment

Mouthwatering Watermelon Stamped Dish Towel

Hello Friends, Donna here with you today to share a FUN Mouthwatering Watermelon Stamped Dish Towel!

It’s Summertime and with all the gatherings for picnics and barbecues you need to have some cute dish towels!

What better way to say Summertime Fun than this Mouthwatering Watermelon Stamped Dish Towel?

Shall we get started?

Step 1:

Gather all materials. Cut a Watermelon shape out, either free hand or using a Cricut.

Step 2:

Tape down pieces of cutout. Washi tape areas that are not to be covered with ink.

Step 3:

Stamp using Ann Butler’s ColorBox Crafter’s Ink Limelight and one of her square 1 inch Faux Quilting stamps.

Step 4:

Next, remove the watermelon piece and then, cover the area just stamped.

Step 5:

On the inside stamp with Ann Butler’s ColorBox Crafter’s Ink in Berry.

Step 6:

Replace the watermelon center piece back over the stamped center, remove the Washi tape to reveal seeds.

Step 7:

Using ColorBox Art Daubers and ColorBox Crafter’s Ink in Night, dab ink into the seed openings. Remove all of the paper stencil.

Step 8:

Lightly draw a line around watermelon with a permanent black ink marker.

Step 9:

Press with an iron to set ink.

Set out this gorgeous new Mouthwatering Watermelon Stamped Dish Towel for all to enjoy!

Ann Butler Design Products used:

Ann Butler Crafter’s Ink by Clearsnap – Limelight, Berry

Ann Butler’s Faux Quilting 1 inch Square Stamps

Partner Products used:

Other Products:

White Card stock – Stencil
Cricut to cut Watermelon
Washi Tape
Package Tape
Iron

**Always wash and dry fabric before stamping

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Hope you enjoyed this fun summertime Mouthwatering Watermelon Stamped Dish Towel! If you decide to make one, send us a picture!

Thanks for stopping by, till next time!

July 25, 2017 By Steph Ackerman Leave a Comment

Altered Frame with Ann Butler Designs

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here today with an altered frame.

A plain wood frame is the perfect starting point for anything you can imagine. I wanted to document a night out with my son and his girlfriend after his college graduation so I decided an altered frame was in order.

Step 1:

I began by gessoing the frame so the Crafter’s Inks would POP.

Step 2:

Using Ann Butler’s Faux Quilting Stamps, 1″ Squares, stamp the first layer with Aquamarine Ink. Stamp a second layer on top of the first layer with Blueberry Ink.