Etching

I tried a new product called, Armour Etch.

I love it.

This was the first time I have etched glass. I was a little unsure if it would work on pyrex but it turned out great.

I first started with some crack' n peel paper that I had on hand. I used my exacto knife to cut out my design

I decided to etched the bottom of a pyrex baking dish

Armour Etch

backside of the crack'n peel paper

I then peeled the back off the paper and stuck it into place on my dish

Applied the etching cream

Wait 5 minutes and then wash the etching cream off with water, be careful not to touch the cream.

Peel the paper off all done

( I put a piece of red paper behind the dish so that the etched part would stand out more)

Stamp Club

This month we made some really fun cards. I love the new techniques that I learn each month. Joy with Our Craft Lounge is so awesome and is such a good instructor.

This one is pretty cool it is a faux leather wallet gift card holder.

This card was my favorite this month. We used alcohol inks, which I have never used before, love them.

Portable High Chair

 This is a great idea that I found over at Homemadebyjill.  I have a bunch of friends that are having baby's and these make perfect shower gifts!

I added a personalized, embroidered tag.

Lovely

Wall Makeover #2

I found a cool piece of wall art on a awesome website called Lisa Jones Studio. 

 I had to make one of my own.

I hand drew the houses and then colored the background using a Prismacolor marker, Spring Green.

 

 I also added a strip of green accent of the same colore around the frame.

This will join my new wall. More pics to come.

Chapstick Gift Idea

I saw this cool idea on a website a little while back but I cant remember where. Sorry

Items Needed:
2 pieces of card stock cut 3 1/2" x 5 3/4"
something to score with
glue
utility knife or similar cutting tool

Cut out two pieces of card stock each 3 1/2" x 5 3/4"

Score both of the pieces of paper at 2 1/2" and 3 1/4"

Lay the chap stick down on the piece of paper that will be the inside piece of your card. Mark a line on the paper at the top and bottom of the chap stick

Follow the picture below and mark the other 4 lines. It looks confusing but really is pretty easy.

Once you get it all cut out. Glue to two pieces together. Make sure you don't glue down the little tabs you just cut out.

I added a little sticky velcro that I had on hand you could also just use ribbon.

Add embellishments

Larson Family

I had a blast taking pictures with the Larson Family. We decided to head to downtown Fullerton where we found some great places for pictures. This family was so fun and the kids did great. Thanks you guys.

Wall Makeover

I like this wall but it has been the same for a few years now and it is feeling a little old fashioned and too dark... it is time for a Wall Makeover. My goal is to add color and make it look more modern.

Wall Makeover Item #1: Cherish Sign

Makeover Solution: Replace the cherish words with a patterned fabric.

( Before the Wall Makeover)

First I found a piece of cardboard using a priority mail box that I had.

I traced the glass from the cherish picture frame onto the cardboard and cut it out.

I then cut out my fabric slightly bigger than the cardboard.

This isn't the best picture of the fabric but it is lime green and dark blue

Using my new modpode bottle I glued down the fabric onto the cardboard.

After laying the fabric down on the cardboard I smoothed it out with my fingers to make sure there weren't any wrinkles. Then I put on more modpodge over the entire surface of the fabric to seal it and give it a nice shine.

Once it is was all dry I cut the extra fabric off of the sides.

To finish it off I replaced it back in the black frame.

I like the new fresh look.

I will post my other Wall Makeover projects once I get them completed.