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June 6, 2017 By Chantal Johnson Leave a Comment

Red Work Inspired Sampler Part 3 Appliques

Hi, everyone! We are half way through our Red Work Inspired Sampler, today I am sharing part 3 Appliques. I hope you are enjoying working with new stitches and stamping with our grid pattern to create our sampler.

In Part 3 Appliqués are added to our sampler along with the Blanket Stitch.

This stitch may take practice but, keep at it and you will be glad you did. This stitch works in so many areas in our handwork and in sewing. Also, the appliqués can be any size or shape but if you are a beginner to the blanket stitch you may want to choose a simple shape so you will be able to feel confident working on the outer part of the shape.

It’s time for us to sit, stitch and sip (Iced Tea or Lemonade will be perfect…

Here’s Part 3 Appliques – Red Work Inspired Sampler

Success in stitching tips

Apply a fusible bond such as Wonder Under or Heat n Bond to the appliqué fabric.

Cut out the appliqués before stamping.
When applying the appliqués, using an iron will also heat set the ink.
Work on creating even stitches in height and width. You can use a tiny pencil dot to create an even height.
Have a practice cloth with your embroidery. You can take a few stitches on the practice cloth before working on your embroidery

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Ann Butler Design Products used:

Ann Butler Crafter’s Ink by Clearsnap in Canyon

Ann Butler Background Basics

Ann Butler Faux Quilting Stamps

Other Products:

Muslin
Heat tool
DMC embroidery floss
Embroidery needle
Straight Pins
Scissors

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Stay tuned for Part 4 on Thurseday June 8, 2017 – the finishing of the Red Work Inspired Sampler and a tips for Success in Finishing.

Chantal Johnson has been the recipient of God’s great love and has been given creativity as one of her many gifts. Her heritage is one of Southern hospitality and European style but her heart is pure Texan!! Her home, as well as her art, resounds with sentiments from a joyful, grateful spirit to that of faith and hope mixed with a touch of wonder. Her creative path began as a little girl with her mother introducing every form of creative arts

from thread and fabric, yarn and hook to paper and paints. She loves all things that can inspire others to find joy in the everyday.

As a mixed media artist and designer, her many passions include but not limited to gardening, interior decorating, crocheting, cooking, swimming,

sewing, jewelry design, paper arts and antiques. But being with her children, husband and family bring her the most joy. Most days you will find her creating in her Art Studio that she and her husband designed.

Chantal lives in Rowlett, Texas and is married to Scott. They have three children, 3 dogs and 5 sweet little hens. Her work has been published in Belle Armoire Jewelry, Somerset Studio, Somerset Home, Sew Somerset, Apronology, Haute Handbags, Belle Armoire and Green Craft. She is currently on the Ann Butler Design Team, the Friends of ICE Resin® Team, and a design contributor for Bella Crafts Quarterly. For teaching engagements, you may contact her directly at chantal515@verizon.net. Visit her blog at chantaljohnson.blogspot.com or become her friend on Facebook to see her latest inspirations and see the joy in daily living.

June 1, 2017 By Chantal Johnson Leave a Comment

Red Work Inspired Sampler Part 2

Hi, everyone!! I hope you have had a chance to get your sampler ready for stitching….In Part 1 of our video, we used Ann Butler’s Crafter’s Inks (I love that they are “juicy” with color and show up so well on fabric!), Clorbox Background Stamps and a pencil or micron pen to create our sampler. This technique allows each stitcher to create their own sampler – some may have more or less blocks, more or less stamping but all will be beautifully embroidered!

In today’s video, Part 2, features the chain stitch that we will use along our pen/pencil borders. Once mastered, the chain stitch can be used to not only create borders but also shapes including flowers. To get started, gather your prepared fabric, needle and thread, scissors, embroidery hoop (optional) and of course, pour a glass of sweet tea and let’s get stitchin’

Here’s Part 2 – Learning the Chain Stitch

Red Work Inspired Sampler Part 2

Success in Stitching Tips

*Cut thread to a manageable length – too long will tangle, too short will not yield many stitches

*Separate threads and join 3 threads back together and thread through the needle

*Work towards even stitch length

*Do not be afraid to take out stitches that do not look right- you will be so glad you did!

Chain Stitch (in photos):

Here’s a sneak peek at Part 3 – Appliqués with the blanket stitch

Ann Butler Design Products used:

Ann Butler Crafter’s Ink by Clearsnap in Canyon

Ann Butler Background Basics

Ann Butler Faux Quilting Stamps

Other Products:

Muslin
Heat tool
DMC embroidery floss
Embroidery needle
Straight Pins
Scissors

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from thread and fabric, yarn and hook to paper and paints. She loves all things that can inspire others to find joy in the everyday.

As a mixed media artist and designer, her many passions include but not limited to gardening, interior decorating, crocheting, cooking, swimming,

May 18, 2017 By Vishu Reberholt Leave a Comment

Faux Quilted Card with Bling

Hello Everybody! Vishu here today to share a fun Faux Quilted Card with Bling using Ann Butler Designs stamps, inks and rhinestone genie.

Instructions:

Step 1

Firstly, I stamped the 1″ square faux quilt stamps with Berry and Limelight ink onto white card stock and cut them out.

Step 2

Then, I created a frame, by gluing the stamped cut out images onto a piece of white card stock.

Now comes the fun part to bling it up for which I used the Ann Butler’s 1″ Quilt Square by Rhinestone Genie.

Step 3

Lay the pattern on the metal tray and spread the rhinestones with the brush. The rhinestones get nestled into the holes of the magnetic sheet and because it is magnetic it does not move. Once all the holes are filled move the access rhinestones in the corner of the tray. Then stick the sticky sheet over the top.

Step 4

Make sure to press the sticky sheet well over the entire pattern so all of the rhinestones adhere to the sheet.

Step 5

Place the the sheet exactly where you want it on the card.

Step 6

The final step to create a handmade card with Bling is to iron over the sheet. Iron for about a minute. Lift the sheet a little bit to make sure all the rhinestones stuck. This tool will give you perfect results every time as long as you follow the manufacturer’s steps.

Step 7

Pull the plastic sheet off and place it back on the backing paper as the sheet can be used multiple times.

Step 8

Trim and finish the card with a stamped sentiment and layer it on a card base to create this Faux Quilted Card with Bling.

Ann Butler Design Products used:

Ann Butler Designs Faux Quilting Stamps

Ann Butler Designs Crafter’s Inks by Clearsnap: Berry, Limelight

Rhinestone Genie

Partner Products:

Other Products:

Card stock: white, black

Hope you all enjoyed the project and thanks for stopping by…………….

May 2, 2017 By Chantal Johnson 3 Comments

Stamped and Beaded Pretty Little Pincushion

Hi y’all, I’m Chantal Johnson, and I am so happy to be sharing a Stamped and Beaded Pretty Little Pincushion featuring amazing stamps and inks by Ann Butler and adding the technique of beading. I absolutely love when a project combines so many loves of mine.

Stamped and Beaded Pretty Little Pincushion Hero

Let’s get started…

Step 1:

Cut two pieces of muslin or twill fabric in a square 4 ½” x 4 1/2″. Place one of the squares on a padded surface such as a notepad. Ink the stamp with Berry. Center the stamp and then press firmly onto the fabric. Lift straight up then, heat set.

Step 2:

With 2 strands of coordinating floss, beading needle and size E seed beads, begin to stitch in the center of each of the quilted designs.

Step 3:

Follow these simple steps and photos for illustration. Thread beading needle. Secure tail end with a small knot. Bring your threaded needle up from the back of fabric and pull through (sorry for the shadow in the photo).

Step 4:

Slip one bead onto needle and gently push down to top of the stamped fabric.

Step 5:

Push the needle through top of fabric onto the back of fabric. Repeat steps 2- 4 until all center spaces have a bead. Re-thread needle as the thread gets too short.

Step 6:

Once all beads have been sewn, pin both pieces of fabric together. Using a sewing machine, stitch 3 sides plus a little bit of the fourth side, keeping an opening for the stuffing.

Step 7:

Fill the pincushion with poly-fil®. Then, close the opening with several pins to secure.

Step 8:

To complete the stitching on the fourth side, return to the sewing machine and stitch the opening closed.

Success in Stitching Tips:

Be sure to work within the pattern and not jump all around with the stitches, as this would pull your fabric creating unevenness in the finished pincushion.
As you pull the thread to the back of the fabric, check to see if the beads are laying as they should.
When machine sewing, push beads away from the needle as you sew.
Push the poly-fil® to the other side of pincushion as you sew.

Ann Butler Design Products used:

Ann Butler Crafter’s Ink, Berry

Ann Butler Background Basic by Colorbox®, Picnic 1

Partner Products:

Poly-fil®

Other Products:

Muslin or twill fabric of choice, 1/4 yard
DMC embroidery floss
Beading needle or one that fits the beads
Size E seed beads or beads of choice
Scissors
Sewing machine
Coordinating thread

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As a mixed media artist and designer, her many passions include but not limited to gardening, interior decorating, crocheting, cooking, swimming, sewing, jewelry design, paper arts and antiques. But being with her children, husband and family bring her the most joy. Most days you will find her creating in her Art Studio that she and her husband designed.

Chantal lives in Rowlett, Texas and is married to Scott. They have three children, 3 dogs and 4 sweet little hens. Her work has been published in Belle Armoire Jewelry, Somerset Studio, Somerset Home, Sew Somerset, Apronology, Haute Handbags, Belle Armoire and Green Craft. She is currently on the Ann Butler Design Team, the Friends of ICE Resin® Team, etchall® Ambassador and a design contributor for Bella Crafts Quarterly. For teaching engagements, you may contact her directly at chantal515@verizon.net. Visit her blog at chantaljohnson.blogspot.com or become her friend on Facebook to see her latest inspirations and see the joy in daily living.

April 13, 2017 By Donna Braaten-Budzynski Leave a Comment

Stamped Spring Wood Bunny

Hi all, Donna here to share this fabulous Stamped Spring Wood Bunny! I had such a fun time with this piece!

This is a stamper’s dream, it was fast and has a great Spring feel! The faux quilt stamps make this Spring Bunny just adorable and would make just about anyone smile!

Shall we get started?

Step 1:

Gather all supplies you may need.

(After stamping this in a few colors, I decided to start over and use just one. I am sure glad I did!)

Step 2:

Paint bunny white using Deco Art Americana White and let dry.

Step 3:

Using a pencil and a ruler mark your stamp guidelines.

Step 4:

Start stamping your design using Ann Butler’s Crafter’s Ink in Limelight and her 2′ quilt stamps.

Step 5:

Once stamped all over, heat set to make sure the ink is dry.

Step 6:

Adhere a flower or a bow to the neck of the bunny. Adhere ribbon or string to hang. (Optional)

Ann Butler Design Products used:

Ann Butler Crafter’s Ink by Clearsnap, Limelight

Ann Butler Designs Faux Quilting Stamps, assorted 2″

Other Products used:

Wood Bunny, Target Dollar Spot
Flower
Beacon 3-in-1 Adhesive
Miscellaneous String
Deco Art Americana Acrylic Paint, White
Paint Brush
Pencil
Ruler

I could not be happier on how this Stamped Wood Spring Bunny turned out! Super easy, fun and fast! This is one of those crafts you can have done in one hour and feel very accomplished. You could use this as a gift. Hang it in your home, or on your door to greet your guests. Add this to a centerpiece or pop it on the mantel. So many options for this Stamped Wood Spring Bunny!

Make sure you stop by often and see what the rest of the Design Team is up to! Thanks for stopping by and I sure hope you enjoyed this Stamped Wood Spring Bunny!

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Till next time……Donna Budzynski

April 6, 2017 By Beth Watson Leave a Comment

How To Make A Spring Inspired Faux Quilted Frame

Happy Spring! Beth here on the blog today to show how to make a Spring inspired Faux Quilted Frame! I love to brighten up my home decor when Spring has sprung! The daylight hours get longer and the dull, dreariness of Winter is finally over. Ann Butlers’ inks and stamps are the perfect way to add that brightness and freshness to your home decor.

Here’s how I made it

STEP ONE:

Load the Colorbox® Background Basics by Ann Butler stamps with Colorbox Crafter’s® Ink by Ann Butler and stamp onto matching colored cardstock. I stamped one of each square and triangle with each colored ink, so I had a variety to choose from. TIP: This will also give you extras to start your next project with!

STEP TWO:

Measure the paper insert inside your picture frame, then transfer those measurements onto a plain piece of cardstock. Measure 4 1/4″ in from each edge to make a square, then cut out the inside square with a metal ruler and craft knife over a self-healing mat. This will be the base to attach your Faux Quilt to.

STEP THREE:

I attempted to create a pattern with the squares and the triangles but I did not like any of the combinations, so I cut all of my squares into triangles and then began laying out my pattern. Not sure if this is an actual quilt pattern or not, but I really liked the blues and greens framing the photo! Once you are pleased with the composition, attach the shapes with a permanent adhesive runner. I started in the four corners and then worked my way to the center.

STEP FOUR:

Using the Zig Zag Stamp from the Color Box® Background Basics by Ann Butler Stitch Stamps, embellish the “seams” with Colorbox Crafter’s® Ink in Night. Because these stamps are large, they are pretty easy to line up, but I like the areas where they didn’t match up perfectly because it looks more homemade!

Select a photo, load the frame, then hang and ENJOY! Or give as a gift since Easter and Mother’s Day are quickly approaching.

I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial on how to make a Spring Inspired Faux Quilted Frame and that you will use my project as a jumping off point to showcase YOUR creativity featuring Ann Butler Designs products! Just share on social media using #annbutlerdesigns

Ann Butler Designs Products used:

ColorBox Crafter’s® Ink by Ann Butler: Limelight, Berry, Tangelo, Sunshine, Aquamarine, Lilac

Color Box® Background Basics by Ann Butler: Basket 1 & 2, Diamonds 1 & 2, Checks 1 & 2, Picnic 1 & 2, Stitch Stamps

other products:

Cardstock: Pastel Green, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Purple
Cardstock, White
Paper Trimmer
Scissors
Craft Knife
Permanent Adhesive Runner
Dollar Store Picture Frame, Black, 12″ x 12″
Pencil
Ruler
Baby Wipes to clean stamps

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Thanks for stopping by! -Beth

October 18, 2016 By Design Team Leave a Comment

Fall Faux Quilted Gift Box

I love Fall and making homemade gifts for friends and family. I also like to make the gift boxes I put the gifts in. This little pillow box took no time to cut out on my Silhouette machine and I really like how the Faux Quilting Stamps gave it some pizzaz.

Here is how I made it…

Supplies:

Ann Butler Faux Quilting Stamps
ColorBox Crafter’s® by Ann Butler in Evergreen
Glue Dots Craft Dots
Glue Dots Mini Dots
Orange and green cardstock
Silhouette machine and cutting file
Twine
Fabric flowers

Directions:

1. Cut out gift box using this Silhouette cutting file.

2. Stamp green pieces with Evergreen ColorBox Crafter’s Inks by Ann Butler Designs and Ann Butler Designs Faux Quilting stamps.

3. Use Glue Dots Craft Dots to attach pieces to box base, I also used Mini Glue Dots on the corners to secure them. Fold into a box and add your gift now.

4. Wrap twine around box and secure with a knot.

5. Use Glue Dots Craft Dots to attach fabric flower embellishments to the center of the twine.

That’s it! How cute is this little gift box, I know my friend is going to love it 🙂

I hope this has given you some unique ideas on how to use Ann Butler’s Crafter’s Inks and Faux Quilting Stamps in your Fall projects!

July 28, 2016 By Ann Butler 21 Comments

Gel Press Stamped Resin Coaster

Today we are Blog Hopping with ETI Resin and Gel Press! I am going to share how to create a Gel Press Stamped Resin Coaster. The plus side is that it is a Faux Quilted design!

You are going to love how easy this it to create!

Here’s how to create it:

Gather all of your supplies!

Use a toothpick to apply several drops of Iridescent’s to the Gel Press. Then, take a brayer and blend the colors together.

Simply, place a piece of cardstock over the press and rub. Pull the cardstock away.

I love the result! I had not used a Gel Press before and LOVED how easy it was. I made several more background pieces, as it is quite addicting!

Stamp out a quilt pattern onto the dried cardstock with Deep Woods, and then. heat set it. Use a paper trimmer to cut it down to the size of the tile you are going to use.

Use Ultra-Seal™ to attach the design to the tile and then give it two generous coats on the top, letting it dry completely between coats.

Following the manufacturer’s instructions, measure out equal amounts of EnviroTex resin and hardener…

Then stir for 2 minutes. Pour the mixture into a second cup and stir for another minute.

Then, pour the mixture onto the tile (which I had lifted up off my work surface), and spread it out to the edges.

Wipe away any excess that may drip off the sides. Use a lighter to remove any air bubbles that rise to the top. Let dry 12 – 24 hours.

The end result is a beautiful Faux Quilted Resin Coaster!

Ann Butler Design Products used:

Ann Butler Designs Faux Quilting Stamps by Unity Stamp Company: 1″ Leaves All Over, 1″ Diamonds & Plaid, 1″ Str

Ann Butler Iridescents: Sunshine, Berry, Limelight, Lilac

Ann Butler’s Crafter’s Ink, Deep Woods

Partner Products:

other products:

Marbled tile
Card stock: white
Heat gun
Paper trimmer
Scissors
Lighter
Disposable brush
Measuring cups

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July 26, 2016 By Design Team 3 Comments

Altered Canvas with Faux Quilting Stamps

Hi everyone, Tammy here with you today with a fun tutorial on how to use adhesive canvas fabric, a stretched canvas to create this cute Altered Canvas with Faux Quilting Stamps.

I have been wanting to play with faux quilted fabric on canvas for a while, I decided to make a fun greeting for our entry table.

Supplies:

Ann Butler Designs Faux 1″ Faux Quilting Stamps

Ann Butler Designs Stitch Stamps

Ann Butler Designs Crafter’s Inks

Adhesive canvas fabric

Small stretched canvas

Silhouette machine

Silhouette cutting file for circles

Directions:

Cut out circles using this Silhouette cutting file

Remove circles and bend sides up

Use Ann Butler Designs Stitch Stamp and Ann Butler Designs Crafter’s Ink to add a stitch look to edges of circles.

Use Ann Butler’s Faux Quilting Stamps and Crafter’s Inks to add designs to each circle

Remove the backing from each circle and attach together with the side pieces.

Cut out “Welcome Friends” saying with a Silhouette machine

Add Ann Butler Designs Crafter’s Ink to top of canvas letters in a random pattern

Place letters on canvas in a position pleasing to your eye.

Remove backing from each circle and attach them together to form a “quilt”. Attach to the canvas and attach a denim flower to the corner with a Glue Dot.

That’s it! So easy to make, and so cute to welcome friends when they come through the front door. I hope this gives you some ideas on how to alter a stretched canvas with Ann Butler Designs Faux Quilting Stamps and Crafter’s Inks.

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July 21, 2016 By Vishu Reberholt 1 Comment

Up-Cycled Album Cover with Faux Quilting

Hello everybody, Vishu here today to share an Up-Cycled Album Cover with Faux Quilting using Ann Butler Designs background basics and stitches stamps.

I am really happy with the way this Faux Quilt Album Cover turned out and it was such a quick project. These background basics by Ann Butler just make faux quilt look so easy to create and use in all the projects. I tell you the more I use them the more they inspire me to create some quilting patterns.

Products Used:

ColorBox® Background Basics by Ann Butler Designs – Checks 1, Picnic 2, Basket 2, Stitch
ColorBox Crafter’s® Ink by Ann Butler Designs – Berry, Limelight, Tangelo, Deep woods, Bark

Canvas Album

Instructions:

I stamped the Faux quilt pattern using the ColorBox® Background Basics by Ann Butler Designs and ColorBox Crafter’s® Ink by Ann Butler Designs .

Once I was happy with my quilt pattern I used the stitch stamps and deep wood ink to imitate the stitches and this beautiful and quick Faux Quilt Album Cover was ready.

Here are a the before and after shots

I think the Album looks gorgeous and would make for a wonderful gift which can be easily customized to give that personal touch.

Hope I have inspired you to create some of your own Faux Quilt art, these stamps are an absolute must haves.

Thanks for stopping by……….