It's Been Too Long - 50 Years

Okay, it hasn't been 50 years since I've last posted, but it sure has felt like it.  Taking care of my little one takes up the bulk of my time, plus we moved recently, so we are still unpacking.  My craft room is pretty much done though, so I have been able to do some work in there, with what little free time I get.  This layout is the first thing I made in my new craft room.  I put it in a shadow box and gave it to my in-laws for their 50th wedding anniversary.

The layout is from SVG Cutting Files, as is the title.

I used foam tape to adhere the 50 and the title for some dimension.

I also added some Liquid Pearls to the hearts.

Alma's Name Sign

My step-sister gave birth to a little girl 6 weeks after I had my son.  She and her husband did her nursery in a woodland theme.  I made this name sign for her to go with that theme.

The background of this scene was made with five different colors of Distress Ink.

The deer and trees are images that I converted to cut files using the Design Space software.  The buck and doe are both covered with some Wink of Stella for a subtle shimmer.  The fawn is covered in glitter and glossy accents.  It is also adhered with foam tape.

Her name is cut with the "Animal Antics" Cricut cartridge.  I covered the pink layer with glitter and glossy accents to match the fawn.

Bee Family Frame

My husband's birthday is coming up at the end of the month.  I already got him one large gift to cover all the events he will be missing, but I wanted to be able to send him something while he is away.  So, I made a picture frame and put a picture of the three of us in it for him to enjoy.

I used the "insert shape" feature in Cricut Design Space to create all the hexagons.  I sized them at 2" and cut them out of three different patterns of card stock.  I then covered the frame with them.  Once the frame was covered I put a layer of matte Mod Podge on the frame to seal it.

The beehive is from SVG Cutting Files and all the bees are from Lettering Delights.

The words are from the Cricut.  Bee is from "Live Simply" and family is from "Dr. Checkup."

Doctor Who Pillows

Today has been quite the crafty day.  I have already made three cards, now I have made two pillow cases.  This is what happens when you don't work and it is raining all day I guess.

I have been working on decorating our nursery in a geeky space theme.  So far I have Star Trek curtains (my mother-in-law made those), Star Wars wall art and table lamp, and a Firefly stuffed toy.  I needed some Doctor Who, so I made these pillow cases for some 16" pillows I had on hand.

I used the envelope style pillow case, it goes together so quickly.  I used the same fabric for the back of both of them.  I think they turned out great and look perfect in the chair.  One of these days I will get the whole nursery complete and be able to show pictures of the entire thing

To the Moon

Since I didn't work today I decided to do some crafting.  I made some wall art for my soon-to-be son's nursery.

Both the picture frame and little guy in the rocket were made using svgs from SVG Cutting Files.

I used a Peachy Keen face for the little guy.  I also added Stickles to the yellow flame and glossy accents to the orange flame of the rocket.  I hung the rocket from the bottom of the frame using some thread, so it looks like he is flying below the frame.

Star Wars Day

It is May 4th, which means it is Star Wars Day!  So, to celebrate, I made a couple of Star Wars themed crafts.

The first is a birthday card featuring Chewbacca.

The card base was made with the "Cricut Classic Font" cartridge.  Chewbacca is an SVG from Krafy Nook.  I inked up the edges of all his fur with a variety of brown Distress Inks.

The sentiment and the banner are both from Jaded Blossom.  I finished off the card with some sequins.

The second craft I made was a piece of wall art.  I made it for my soon-to-be son's nursery.  I am due in August and have decided to decorate the nursery in a space theme.  Well, more like using geeky space-themed movie/TV shows as decor.  We are talking Star Wars, Star Trek, Firefly, Doctor Who, that sort of thing.

I found an SVG on Etsy that features a boy walking an AT-AT.  I painted a canvas with black paint.  I then cut the SVG out of vinyl and adhered it to the canvas.  I will be adding his name later, above the boy.  We have already decided on a name, but we are not telling anyone until he is born, so it will have to wait.

Autumn Owl Lantern

I love making 3D and home decor items, but I just don't do it all that often.  I am going to try and change that.  I started last week by making the pumpkin.  This week I made an autumn owl-shaped lantern, which I am going to put on display with my pumpkin.

It lights up real nice, even with just a tea light.  I also added some vellum behind the open parts of the body to soften the glow of the light.

3D Autumn Pumpkin

I decided I wanted to make some sort of 3D project today, so I made this cute little pumpkin from SVG Cuts.  It is part of the Bedtime Stories kit.

I inked up all the pieces with Distress Ink.  The leaves with peeled paint, the stem with vintage photo, and the pumpkin with carved pumpkin.

The lid comes off to make a nice treat box or bag.  However, you could glue the lid shut and have it be a pretty piece of home decor.

Halloween Picture Frame

A fun and spooky picture frame to showcase your favorite Halloween photo!

See it for sale in my Etsy shop, here.