Darling Bunny Egg Onesie

Easter Decorated Onesie

I have so much fun making unique gifts for others. I was trying to think of a appropriate gift to give a baby girl who is still quite young. I found one of the cutest designs and love the way it turned out..too bad I am too old for a onesie…LOL!

Here is my project!

I love the egg shaped bunny and found it or at least the svg file I used to cut with from Miss Vickie’s Crazycraze Blog. I love this simple design. I can see it used on all types of items. Bags, shirts, etc. Love it!

Supplies:

• Craftwellusa’s eCraft Die Cutting Machine

pressure of 2 and no tabs.

• eCraft Pro Software
• Plain Onesie purchase at local store
• Inkjet Opaque Print & Cut (this is a way to transfer your images to dark fabric) LOVE IT…
• Printer to print color blocks to cut the opaque Print & Cut
• Iron and Ironing pad from JoAnn's Fabrics
• Some pink quilting weight cotton and Heat n Bond  from JoAnn's Fabrics
• Parchment paper to use over creation to iron without damage.

This project is super simple and fun. It also looks really nice when finished.  I brought my Svg image into the Ecraft Pro Software and started building the layers which quickly became my bunny.

I chose the Pink fabric for the body and ears because of its color. The eye’s, nose, and mouth were cut out of the Inkjet Opaque Print & Cut. I printed the color I needed and then quickly cut it out. NO problem! I also cut out the bunny tail and eye whites from the Opaque Print & Cut. It was quick and easy and yet looks very nice.

Deciding on placement! Not hard at all.

I used my iron without steam set on the Silk setting, No steam or high heat. It came together beautifully. I will be happy to place this in the basket that EB brings, I hope he doesn’t mind!

I sure hope this will be enjoyed as I surely enjoyed making it!

See you at the Spring Blog! Happy Spring to all!

Bunny is Coming!

The Bunny is Coming!

I know that I am a Bake 'N Shrink fiend. I love this stuff, I can’t help but find reasons to make fun things with it. I was thinking about a different gift for my Grand-daughter and a carrot necklace for Easter came hopping into my mind.

I know that she will love it as we all love our Carets….OOOPS wrong one. Well we do love Carrots as well. She will love this little Monogrammed Carrot pendant. The Bunny also says it it very light to hop around with!

Supplies:

•  Bake ‘N Shrink from Printonit.com
• Carrot shaped svg  (not sure where it is from)
• Jewelry findings from JoAnn's Fabrics
• Ranger Melting Pot from Blitsy.com
• Ranger  Melt Art : ULTRA THICK EMBOSSING ENAMEL from Blitsy.com
• CraftwellUSA’s Die Cutting System
• Prismacolor Markers from Dick Blick
• Colorboxx inks from Hobby Lobby
• Ribbon from JoAnn's Fabrics
• Initial Stamps from Hobby Lobby

A very easy project. I first cut the Bake’N Shrink out with my eCraft cutter. It really does cut nicely with the ecraft machine.   

I then quickly took my Prismacolor markers and shaded my “carrot” I used the cute letter stamps to personalize the carrot. I am such a big kid when it comes to shrink it. I love to watch it bend and twist and then shrink and turn flat again.

Once I finished shrinking it I decided it needed a very shiny finish. I have just received my Ranger’s Melting Pot and put some of the UTEE into it. It melted almost instantly. I placed the pendant into the liquid UTEE and voile! there it was a mirror glaze on my cute pendant. I held it over the pot until it was dry and not dripping. I love the way it looks and feels, more importantly I can’t wait for my Grand-daughter to open the “egg” which contains it to see her beautiful face light up.

Happy Spring it is Sprung!!!

Much more to come!

Hugs to all, Debi

Puzzling Gift Idea!

Puzzling Gift Idea is quick and easy with  Bake 'N Shrink  and Craftwell’s eCraft Die Cutting Machine!

I am so excited and feel like a kid again with this great Bake ‘N Shrink medium! It is one of the funniest things to play with. It cuts very easily with my eCraft and has many different uses! I chose to make some puzzling earrings for my friend. She is a puzzle fiend and loves earrings.

Here is my quickie present!

I used my Bake ‘N Shrink from Printonit.com

I used a puzzle piece svg  that I happened to have

Jewelry findings from JoAnn's Fabrics

Stewart Superior - Classic Metallic Memories Mist - Open Stock Classic Orange Metallic from Blitsy.com

Stewart Superior - Memories Mists 2oz. Bottles Open Stock Margarita from Blitsy.com

I used my eCraft Pro Software to send my svg to my purple machine! It quickly cut out my design. I next sprayed my puzzle pieces with Memories Mist and popped a hole in the end. I took my Zing heat gun and shrank the pieces. I quickly put the earring findings on and there you go a fast gift!!

This is so much fun!!!

 

Now don’t forget to watch eCraft on HSN on March 11! You will see some great projects there!

Have a great week! See you next week,

Debi

Brag Bag

 

So many times I have a need for a zippered bag. So many times I reach for photos of my sweet babies so this little project brings both together! I am in Love!!!

I have found products that allow me to customize my sweet little bag and really create a sweet memory  and brag bag!!! By the way if you are not a sewer you can still use my favorite products to create your own brag bag.  Very simple purchase a ready made cloth zippered bag.  See them often in the school supply area.

Lets get started….

 

SUPPLIES

• Craftwell eCraft Die Cutting system
• Basic shape files for cutting zipper pulls
• a 9.5 by 13.5 inch piece of a cotton type fabric from JoAnn's Fabrics
• one plastic zipper from JoAnn's Fabrics
• pins from JoAnn's Fabrics
• thread from JoAnn's Fabrics
• at least a straight stitch sewing machine from JoAnn's Fabrics

or

• a zippered premade pouch
• a digital photo and an ink jet printer for printing on transfer
• Zap Heat Gun
• Berol Prismacolor markers from Hobby Lobby
• hole punch from Hobby Lobby
• Bake & Shrink (this is the most wonderful item, it makes a fabulous result)
• Inkjet Opaque Print & Cut (this is a way to transfer your images to dark fabric) LOVE IT…

The project was really quite easy. I first decided on the photo that I wanted to use. I used a photo editor to size it and add a frame to it. I then printed it out. I quickly cut it out with my eCraft as a rectangle shape very fast and easy. I  used  #1 pressure and not tabs. I used the film side up, and basically kiss cut it.

To apply to fabric you set your iron to cotton setting and then place a piece of parchment paper and then iron gently for 20 seconds and then with firm pressure again for another 20 seconds. Wait till cool to take the parchment paper off.

Zipper installation is easy too. (it really is) Just lay face down like in above photo.  Sew on the upper edge, Then fold fabric in half and place zipper on other side and sew it. Turn inside out and then the next step is to sew the sides.  I use a plastic zipper so that I can sew thru it. I sew on the inside of the zipper in the front of the metal clip (DO NOT SEW WILL BREAK NEEDLE IF YOU RUN OVER METAL) over the plastic teeth. Then I clip off the extra zipper material. Will post a link later for sewing the zipper.

Next I used my eCraft to cut out the Bake and Shrink. I love this stuff not like the shrinking film but more like a thin clay type of result when shrunk. I love it, it is my new favorite thing. I can do so much with it. It cut out using #6 pressure and I did tape it to a sheet of 12 x 12 cardstock so it would not move sideways. I colored it with stamps and Berol Prismacolor markers. and then I took the plunge..

it is a little over 2 inches here..

first time I did this I was so scared it would get stuck…

then it relaxed..

see the size reduction about 3/4 shrinkage. You can also mold it to shape while hot.

I love this stuff…

Now when I am with my friends and want to brag a little…..I got my bag!!!

I love having fun with you! Wait till next week I have some Jeweled ideas to share with you!

Write to my Heart Box and eCwik video!

Write to my Heart Trinket Box and eCwik Video Tip

I want to finish out this month’s great sponsors’ products with another item that I will enjoy as well as remember the fun I had making it.

Thank you so much to Unity Stamps for their Birds of a Feather stamp set. I truly will see myself using them again and again! I wish they were even large format 4 to 8 inches and I would be stamping all of my kitchen items with them!

I also want to thank eCraft Diecutable Cardstock from The PaperMill Store for the beautiful array of rich colors. I enjoy the swatch booklet as I can take it with me to select items to match to it for my products. I wish other companies would follow suit.

I also have enjoyed using my eCraft with this project. The medallions cut easily and I loved embossing them. A job for the future eBosser!!!

 

Supplies

 

Card Stock - eCraft Diecutable Cardstock from The PaperMill Store

“Birds of a Feather” from Unity Stamps

Gelatin square for acrylic texture on front of box  Made my own from unflavored gelatin

Assorted liquid acrylics from JoAnn's Fabrics

Prismacolor Pencils from JoAnn's Fabrics

Colorbox Ink pad from Hobby Lobby

CraftwellUSA’s eCraft Personal Die Cutting System!

3D thick Adhesive squares  - 3L Adhesive

Sandpaper block from Lowes

Sizzix heart embossing folder (wish I had the eBosser)

yarns, and other textiles (for photo)  from Joann’s Fabrics

Paper Heart Box from Local Dollar Store

Right now one of the biggest crazes in textile art is the Gelli Plate. It is a reusable “gelatin” slab used to brayer inks and stamps images on. It can be then used to place images on cloth for further embellishment. Back in the day before the easy days of purchasing supplies easily, we used unflavored gelatin in a pan to make our own “printing” plates. There are a great many online tutorials for making these.

I printed the back and then used on of the elements on a Unity Stamps stamp to create the heart and flourish decoration.  I then used my Prismacolor pencils to shade them in. Next I used my Craftwell’s eCraft die cutting machine to make the medallions, I also used a Sizzix embossing die for the hearts, and also a partial emboss of one of the dies for the Write medallion. I used my Card Stock - eCraft Diecutable Cardstock from The PaperMill Store for the red medallion. I used a paper with a white core to do the other. I then softly sanded the paper to show the white under paper for dramatic effect.

I also used 3L Adhesive 3d tabs for the raised appearance of my medallions.

I will treasure my Heart box! I never make anything just for me and this is it!!!

It is time to not forget you!!  Make something just for you today!!

Please enjoy my Video it is short but sweet and shows more about using the eCraft software!

By the way…..

Happy Mardi Gras!!!

 

 

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Valentine’s Party Trinket Box and Trinket Necklace!

 

Happy Valentines’ Day

I am so lucky to have my Challenge day fall on the most loving of all holidays. Valentines’ Day is a day for me to cherish all those that I care for. I love my family and friends and could see them all enjoying a wonderful evening together. I also will love when I can present them with their Valentines’ trinket gift and box.

I was so excited when I saw this great trinket box file. I could see all kinds of uses for it. Polly Pocket boxes for my little grand daughter, all kinds of stuff. I love it. You can get it at http://www.creationsbyar.com/ there are many cute designs and very reasonable files there.  You will also see my  heart ribbon necklace. I also love to create one of a kind pieces for my friends. This project was so much fun.

Supplies:

Peek-A-Boo Box Template

Card Stock - eCraft Diecutable Cardstock from The PaperMill Store

“Birds of a Feather” from Unity Stamps

Prismacolor Pencils from JoAnn's Fabrics

Colorbox Ink pad from Hobby Lobby

CraftwellUSA’s eCraft Personal Die Cutting System!

Adhesive  - 3L Adhesive

Sizzix heart embossing folder (wish I had the eBosser)

Shrinky Dink film from JoAnn's Fabrics

Ribbon from Joann’s Fabrics

Zing Heat Tool from CraftySteals (one of my favorites)

Glass Heart Sentiments from Local Dollar Store

I love to make unique items to share. So when this challenge arose I was thinking so hard I almost miss it. The first thing I created was my little box. I was so easy loaded my solid eCraft Diecutable Cardstock and was off.  I used my trusty eCraft to make quick work of cutting out my boxes. I folded them together and very quickly they were done. I am very happy with the design. The little box is designed like the old match boxes. The little drawer slides out and you can put so much inside. I also covered the hole with cellophane. To add to the finish.

I love the heart pattern that I embossed on it.

Next for my necklace, this was so easy to make and again I used my eCraft to cut it out. I used Shrink Dink film to produce the main charm. It shrinks 50 percent of its original size. I love this stuff it cuts so neatly in my eCraft. You cut it first and then take fine sand paper and gently buff it and then stamp it. You can use colored pencils on it, and or markers as well. I opted for stamping and coloring with my prismacolor pencils.

I worked on it till I was satisfied with the color. Next I took my Zing heat gun and watched it shrink. It was so cool. By the way make sure that you put your holes in it before you heat shrink it as it will crack if not. (how do I know this??) When it was cool, I placed jump rings on it and added my beads. I used a beautiful red ribbon to hang it on. I love the way that it turned out. I will be so excited to see my friends’ faces when they open their gift box…

I really enjoy making so much with my eCraft. The sky is the limit or at least your imagination is. Join me on a creative journey Please leave a comment and let me know about your creations. I would love to see them.

Happy Valentines’ Day to all!

Just remember this, “Will you be my Valentine?”

See you next week

To Hot to Handle!

I love Valentine’s Day and being from a great Cooking state (Louisiana) food and love go hand and hand.

So for my project I decided to give my love some jazzed up goodies for his cooking pleasure! He loves to cook and I am very grateful. So I was totally up for this project.

Hot Love Baby!!!

This is a quick and easy no sew project! You can sew if you like but I know how busy many are today!

Supplies:

Hand Mitt and Pot Holders from DollarTree!!!

My favorite “Birds of a Feather” Unity Stamps 

one fat quarter or scraps from JoAnn's Fabrics

Fabrico Fabric Markers from SewThankful

CraftwellUSA’s eCraft Personal Die Cutting System!

Heat ‘n Bond heavy (not for sewing) Use the lite if you want to sew it from Walmart

Fundementals 1 Sd card (Came with eCraft)-

Card:

Card Stock - eCraft Diecutable Cardstock from The PaperMill Store

“Birds of a Feather” from Unity Stamps

Prismacolor Pencils from JoAnn's Fabrics

Colorbox Ink pad from Hobby Lobby

CraftwellUSA’s eCraft Personal Die Cutting System!

Adhesive  - 3L Adhesive

I purchased the pot holders from DollarTree for just 2.00 WOW! I had the dotted Fat Quarter hanging around.  I quickly fused the Heat ‘N Bond to the back of the fabric and placed in my eCraft for quick cutting. I selected the heart design and was able to double cut it so I would have a heart with a hole in the middle for my design. I also used a free SVG from SVGcuts for my trim piece. I love the khaki and red contrast.I did do my stamping before I ironed the pieces on my holders. I stamped with fabric markers so that it would stay during washing. I even colored them it was so relaxing. I took the trim piece and slide it under the edge of the bias on the mitt. I ironed all on very fast. Now you could have stitched around all of this but I like the look that I have.

I hope that you enjoy my quickie project. It can be used for so much more! Hey we are only limited by our imagination! Get out there and love what you do! Wait till you see what I got you for Valentines’ Day next week!!!