DIY Projects Archives - Page 19 of 25

Upcycled Graze Box Card

August 7, 2015July 22, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

Have you heard of Graze? They are a company that do nutritious and yummy snacks by mail. Well, most times their boxes arrive and look the same. Essentially a kraft colored box with a decorative interior. But every once in a while the box arrives in my mailbox and it’s super cute inside and out. … Read more Upcycled Graze Box Card

Upcycled Toilet Paper Roll Project

August 7, 2015July 10, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

As promised earlier this week, here is an upcycled project I created using this month’s Stamp of the Month—Life Is Wonderful. It’s a little treat container! I reinforced the base using a cut out circle and some Liquid Glass. Fill it with whatever treat you’d like and then wrap it in some tissue paper (a perfect square works nicely!) Tie the top closed–I used some Glacier Extra Thick Twine. I unraveled the twine to make it a little more substantial–a fun and easy technique.

Now comes the fun part–

His and Hers: A Book for Both

August 8, 2015June 10, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

Close To My Heart’s My Crush™ books make great homes for your memorabilia! They come with a variety of beautifully designed papers and provide just the right backdrop for your keepsakes. Pictured above is CTMH’s latest one geared toward men–My Crush for Him and below is the new one for females–My Crush for Her!

These little brag books are so beautiful and easy to put together. And with Father’s Day on the horizon, one of the My Crush for Him books could make a perfect gift. But wait! These books are so versatile that you can even use them to create traditional layouts and even cards! That’s right. Watch this short video

My Creations Mini Mix Album and Mini Folio

August 8, 2015May 25, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

Check out the latest mini albums from Close To My Heart–the My Creations Mini Mix Album and the My Creations Mini Folio. Both albums are perfect for a quick gift or to highlight a special event or trip. They go together in no time at all–with endless possibilities. Watch this short video to learn more … Read more My Creations Mini Mix Album and Mini Folio

My Crush on Crafting

August 9, 2015May 6, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

Close To My Heart’s My Crush books make great homes for your memorabilia! They come with a variety of beautifully designed papers and provide just the right backdrop for your keepsakes. In this short video, you’ll see how quick and easy it is to document your life and keep these cherished moments together to … Read more My Crush on Crafting

May Day Paper Basket Tutorial

August 7, 2015April 29, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

How would you like to make your very own darling May Day Basket? Well, you’re in luck because today, I have a step-by-step tutorial for you to create one! Let’s get started… Supplies First, we need to gather the supplies. For a small basket (about 3-1/2″ tall and 2-1/4″ wide), you’ll need: (1) 1/2″ x … Read more May Day Paper Basket Tutorial

Free Monthly Tips at Your Disposal

August 9, 2015April 23, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

How would you like to know how you can keep your paper trimmer blade sharp longer? Or how to affix Bitty Sparkles without having them fly in the air and get lost? These and many other tips can all be yours when you join our mailing list. Each month in addition to DIY project ideas, … Read more Free Monthly Tips at Your Disposal

CTMH’s Base & Bling

August 7, 2015April 21, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

Looking for an easy way to create your own necklaces and bracelets? Or maybe you just want some creative new twists for your cards and scrapbook layouts? Close To My Heart’s Base & Bling line could be your answer! This collection of chains, cuffs, sticker sheets, adhesives and charms are the easy DIY jewelry solution. … Read more CTMH’s Base & Bling

Wavy Blooms Gift Card Holder

August 9, 2015April 8, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

One of the new stamp sets in CTMH’s Seasonal Expressions 2 is the Wavy Blooms Stamp Set. It is simply beautiful! As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to have it! We created this gift card holder at our recent Spring Fling Event. I had all our ShinHan Alcohol Markers available for … Read more Wavy Blooms Gift Card Holder

Tool Time: CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent Sleeve Function

August 9, 2015April 7, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

Today’s Tool Time will focus on the Sleeve Function of CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent Collection. This function holds dozens of options that will lend beautiful depth and complexity to your cards in a matter of seconds. It’s all about layering! Watch this short video and learn about the two styles of cards you can … Read more Tool Time: CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent Sleeve Function

A Tiny Little Easter Basket

August 9, 2015April 3, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

Today’s project is a cute little Easter basket. It is one of the projects we made at my Stamping on Saturday class. And surprisingly enough, it takes only a few supplies to create. Here are the supplies I used on it: *NEW* Dizzy Circles Stamp Set (C1610) Desert Sand Stamp Pad (Z2118) Desert Sand Cardstock … Read more A Tiny Little Easter Basket

Spring Cleaning! How I Sort and Organize My Paper Crafting Supplies

August 9, 2015March 20, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

3-tier heart basket stand for embellishments

Today is the First Day of Spring. What better time to think about Spring Cleaning your paper crafting supplies! Here are a few ideas of how to organize and store your items–some with handy CTMH products and some with creative storage solutions. First up…PAPER! We all have a lot of paper, right?!?! Close To My … Read more Spring Cleaning! How I Sort and Organize My Paper Crafting Supplies

3 Yummy St. Patrick’s Day projects, and 1 Leprechaun Trick

August 9, 2015March 17, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

Isn’t this chest of Leprechaun Loot super adorable?!? My friend Jane made these up and gave them to my kiddos for St. Patrick’s Day. Inside she had a wonderful assortment of green candies, Shamrocks, a necklace, and chocolate gold coins. It was well thought out and well executed! Need a yummy St. Patrick’s Day drink … Read more 3 Yummy St. Patrick’s Day projects, and 1 Leprechaun Trick

Thank You Chocolates in Small Metal Gift Tins

August 9, 2015February 23, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

Thank You Candy Tins with Brushed Belly Band

Looking for thoughtful Thank You gift ideas but short on time? These little Thank You Chocolate Candy Tins are quick and easy to make. My son had his Destination Imagination Competition on Saturday. It takes a lot of volunteers to make it happen–both from the schools and other dedicated adults! He had 2 Team Managers, an … Read more Thank You Chocolates in Small Metal Gift Tins

Valentine’s Hugs and Kisses Treat Bag

August 9, 2015February 9, 2015 by Kristina Baldwin

Need a quick Valentine’s treat idea? Fill a cellophane bag with Hershey’s Hugs and Kisses and make a cute topper using Kraft Cardstock and CTMH’s Xoxo Stamp Set. I finished it off with a little border doodling using a journaling pen, added a darling puffy heart from the Chalk It Up Assortment then sealed it closed … Read more Valentine’s Hugs and Kisses Treat Bag