Inspired Stamps Candle

Hello and welcome here! You get 2-for-1 today, lol. I was going to post 1 candle today, and 1 next week, but when I looked at my schedule, it doesn't meet the criteria for next week. So lucky you I'll be sharing both today:)

This week at Inspired Stamps, it's Designer's Choice. I've done cards up until now and decided I needed to shake things up with a candle. I have a Candle Stamping Tutorial HERE. It's super easy. The candle is 4" high, and the workable surface was 3" high.

I thought this would be a nice girly candle. I stamped my image on tissue paper, and coloured with Copics...be sure to stamp and colour on scrap paper because the ink does bleed through. It's very difficult to blend on tissue paper, but I was able to a little bit.

I used a Martha Stewart border punch and butterfly punch to add detail to the candle. I used different coloured tissue paper.

Recipe: Inspired Stamps-His Little Ones: Girl Praying, More Perfect Sentiments & Flowers, Purple, Memento Black Ink, White & Pink Tissue Paper, Rhinestones, Stickles, Marianne Designs Flourish LR0116, Martha Stewart Pinking Scallop & Small Butterflies Punch, Heat Tool, Wax Paper, Copics-R83, R85, YR01, R02, E08, E09, E18, 0, 100, V09, V12, V15, White Gel Pen.

Inspired Stamps Used:

His Little Ones: Girl Praying

More Perfect Sentiments

Flowers

The second candle I made using Inspired Stamps I wanted to highlight a verse.

To make the frame, I first cut the oval shape out of a piece of purple tissue paper. I then used Labels 18 to cut out the shape and adhered it to the candle. I cut an oval out of white tissue paper, stamped the verse and inked the edges, and fit it into the oval purple shape and adhered it.

Recipe: Inspired Stamps-Inspired Stampers Favorite Collection #1 & Flowers, Purple & White Tissue Paper, CTMH Ink-Black, Nestabilities-Ovals, Labels 18, Copics-Y21, YR23, R81, R83, R85, Pink Pearls, Heat Tool, Wax Paper.

Inspired Stamps Used:

Inspired Stampers Favorite Collection #1

Flowers

Be sure to stop by the other Inspired Stamps DT blogs to see what they created this week, their links are in my sidebar.

Inspired Stamps Blog Link

Inspired Stamps Store Link

So my 1 daughter is home from Camp, and the other one just left. I survived...and so did she. We'll see how the next one fairs, lol. As I was snapping pictures of the kids I told Spencer to "Stand up tall," and here's what he did:

Too funny, that's a keeper for sure. It'll be perfect to bring out when he gets married, lol.

Take care,

Deneen

Large Clothespin Photo Holders

Welcome Here!!! Hope you all had a great Easter weekend! (I did not, lol, I was sick, sick, sick...but it was great to be able to stay in bed for an extra day:))

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I have the photo holders I was making at the Creative Gathering to share with you. Sorry, the pictures aren't the greatest, but I thought since I took them to show a friend of mine...Hi Wendy:)!!!...I figured why take pictures again? you'll still get the idea.

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Clothespin Size: 4.5" x 1.25"

I made a front and back, so if someone puts it on their desk at work, the back side is just as pretty to look at. I found the clothespins (already painted!!) at Michaels...for $1.50!!!! Can't beat that!!!

Don't forget to enter your name for some Blog Candy I'm giving away!!

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Hope you have a great, sunshine-y week:)

Deneen

Photo Holders using a Binder Clip

It's Monday again:) Time for a Heart 2 Heart Challenge. This week the Challenge is Gift Items - No cards. I thought it was the perfect time to share my Photo Holders with you. They make a great stocking stuffer, they'd be perfect for an office desk, or as a recipe holder!

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I made some for the Craft Show I was at, but in all the hub-bub I didn't take pictures of the first set. Lucky for me a lady ordered 25, so I made sure to take pictures this time. And just in time for the challenge too! I sold them for $1, and hoped people didn't think that was too much for a binder clip, they ended up selling very well.

Recipe: CTMH PP-Magnifique, CTMH Mini-Medley Accents-White Daisy, Pearls, Dollarama Lace.

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Here's what one looks like with a 4x6 photo in it. (That's Spencer! my guy:))

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Recipe: CTMH PP-Bella, CTMH CS-Colonial White, Martha Stewart Punch, Prima Flowers, Dollarama Paper Covered Wire, Purple Grosgrain Ribbon.

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Recipe: CTMH PP-Silhouette, CTMH CS-Black, Martha Stewart Punch, Pearls, CTMH Satin Edge Colonial White Organdy Ribbon.

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Recipe: CTMH PP-Top Stitch, CTMH CS-Sky, CTMH Mini-Medley Accents-White Daisy, Michaels Ribbon, Brown Loop Ribbon.

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Recipe: CTMH PP-Veranda, Prima Flowers, Pearls, Dollarama Lace, Green Grosgrain Ribbon.

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To attach the strips of paper...I go right around the binder clip...(and the lace/ribbon, flowers etc.), I used Sookwang double-sided tape. It comes in many different widths. Very sticky!! Very reasonable. Sharon at the Scrapbook Cottage got me hooked on it. Thanks Sharon:)

These are the 4 widths I use the most 1/8", 1/4", 1/2" and 2.5".

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So why don't you join us this week on Heart 2 Heart Challenges. If you're needing more inspiration, check out the other creative gift items by the DT, you can click on their links in my sidebar, or head on over to H2H. We'd love to see what you create, just publish to your blog or other public forum, and then head on over to H2H and add your link.

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Well, I only have 1 more challenge as part of the DT at Heart 2 Heart, and then a new group of ladies (and possibly gentlemen) will take over! I really enjoyed my time on the team:)

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Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by,

Deneen

Journals from the Craft Show

Good morning! I have some journals to share with you today. I made 2 of each style to sell at the Craft Sale. You can see my first Craft Sale post HERE, where I shared my Stationary/Gift Boxes.

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Each journal is 200 pages, and measures approx. 6" x 9". I unwound the wire from the journal and covered the cover with B&T paper. I cut the front B&T piece bigger so that I could wrap it around the cover. And then I attach a piece of B&T piece to the inside to cover the edges. (See photo below).

I then use one of the sheets of paper to figure out where to punch the holes for the wire (Shhh, don't tell anyone that one of the journals only has 199 pages). I decorate as desired and then wind the wire back on, using pliers to bend the end of the wire inwards.

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I kept them fairly simple (no ribbon, foam squares etc.), and sold them for $5. They sold really well. I have only a few of the masculine ones left.

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I added Stickles to the stitching.

I used all CTMH B&T paper (Patterned Paper), it was thinner and easier to wrap around the edges of the cover. Some is older retired paper.

Hope you were inspired, enjoy,

Deneen

Washer Pendant Necklaces Clasp & Tutorial

Many have asked how I have finished off my Washer Pendant Necklaces...which I shared in an earlier post, you can find it HERE. So in this post I will share with you how I finish off mine, here's a shot of one. I really like the ability to lengthen or shorten the Pendant...because we all have different tastes.

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I use Satin/Nylon Cording, and cut it no shorter than 36"! Or you won't be able to get it over your head...yup, found out the hard way, luckily I had only done 3:)

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For the purpose of the tutorial I used 2 different colours so you can see what I am doing:)

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Cut the tails short, and finish it off with some Liquid Glass.

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And that's it!! Quick and painless. (Except for the waiting of the Liquid Glass to dry, lol)

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Enjoy,

Deneen

Grandma's Brag Book

I sent my first From The Heart Package to my Not-So-Secret-Sister (it's a group of Christian ladies from Canada & US, and due to distance we email each other our praises/prayer requests, and talk to each other about our daily lives, etc....therefore it's difficult to remain 'secret'). Each month we mail a package including at least $5 worth of goodies. It just happened to be my NSSS's Birthday & Anniversary, so I was able to STUFF her first box full of goodies - I love to spoil her:)...Hi Rene', {hugs}.

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She has a granddaughter, so I altered this photo album to be her Grandma's Brag Book.

I used CTMH Bella papers. I used my Slice to cut out the letters...love my Slice. And used the little girl from SS-Childhood Portraits. For the 'pearls' I used Liquid Pearls because there is not much room for 3-D...I still wanted to look 3D though...I did add Foam Squares behind the girl.

The back of the album I left room to add a picture...so it would look like it was framed...here I did add some Foam Squares to the corner pieces, and more Liquid Pearls.

I used Copics clear Spica pen to add sparkle to the dress and the letters.

Here it is in the album cover.

Here's the finished inside cover (the back inside cover is also the same).

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I had so much fun adding goodies to the box! I can't wait until next month. Oh, and just in case you were worried that Rene' might see this post...I waited until she received her box before I posted this:)

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Enjoy,

Deneen

Washer Pendant Necklaces & Keychains

Haley Dyer shared some awesome Washer Pendant Necklaces, and also made a Tutorial on how she made them....you can find her Tutorial HERE! Thanks so much Haley for sharing!!

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I did one thing different than Haley's instructions...I cut my circles a little bigger than my washers, spread the glue, let them dry, and then trimmed them. It was easier than trying to fit the cut circle onto the washer with glue-y fingers. I trimmed the outside edge with scissors (and then filed them), and the inside circle I used myX-acto knife. Hopefully you've read Haley's instructions, otherwise what I'm saying is all Greek to you, lol:)

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Here are my Pendants!!
They measure about 1.5" wide, and I bought the thick and the thin washers (I got to the store and stood there for a while trying to decide...thick or thin?) The thicker ones ended up being easier to work with, so I went and bought some more.

Aren't they the sweetest thing you've seen? I see that they've been around for a while, but I didn't get the memo, lol:( So I'm really enjoying them now.

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The decisions one has to make. It sort of like the candles I made...so many ideas, so few washers:) First one has to decide what papers to use, then there's how to go about decorating them. And then...how to go about finishing them off to go around your neck. I need to do a little research on jewellery making so that I can finish them off nicely. For now, they will be tied around the neck...I did finish the ends with Liquid Glass, or a match to melt it, so that it won't fray.

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Here's some more to enjoy! Haley!!! Look what you started, lol.

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I also thought they'd be great as keychains! So here were 2 I did.

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Again, a big thank-you to Haley for sharing her instructions and for the inspiration! If you have any questions on how I made mine, feel free to ask!

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{Edited to add the following}
I have added a short Tutorial on how I add a 'clasp' to the Pendants, just click HERE.

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Bobie asked me how I tied off the keychain. I thought I would try in words...but a PICTURE is worth a thousand words, so here's a picture of how I knotted the pendants, and how I tied the keychain. Hopefully it's helpful! Thanks for asking Bobie.

I should mention that for the keychain, I finished it off with a regular knot that I applied Liquid Glass to, to keep it from opening. I'm researching a slip knot for the Pendant Necklaces (to make them adjustable!)

Enjoy,

Deneen