Time for Halloween

That is time to decorate for Halloween around our house!

It's officially October and thus time to commence operation cobweb the house.

Also time to skip dusting!LOL

Since we tend {alright I tend} to get a bit batty with Halloween decor both inside and outside...I got started. It's a several step process. Get the items out, figure out where to put them, move around again, make some new things and then start with the cobwebs, lights and this year we're adding in spanish moss which gives that spooky, old look....but yet isn't.lol

Here's some of the things we've got started in the house...  

Halloween Treat Jar

Designer: Julia Sandvoss

Glue Arts Car Accents Black Out

Cricut Expression

Cricut Happy Hauntings Cartridge

Use your Cricut and cut our the skeleton. Apply to glass jar. Fill with colored beans or rocks...skulls, bugs...then tuck in some scary finger suckers! Or add a battery operated flicker candle!

Halloween Wall Decor

Designer: Julia Sandvoss

Glue Arts Car Accents Black Out

Glue Arts Mini Adhesive Squares

Cricut Expression

Cricut Happy Hauntings Cartridge

Colored Gems

Use your Cricut and cut out the crows and cat. Tuck around your home. If you have a room with a chair rail...have them "sit" on the rail. Add then above photos too.  Add some colored gems for eyes...green and red will have them looking a bit spooky!  

Halloween Mirror with Eyes

Designer: Julia Sandvoss

Glue Arts Car Accents Black Out and Pumpkin Patch

Cricut Expresssion

Cricut October 31st Cartridge

Use your Cricut and cut out a set of eyes. Select a mirror or even picture in your home to add the eyes onto and then finish up with some cobwebs for a very spooky mirror that looks back at you!!

Tune in later this week for more ideas for around the house using the Car Accents products...they are so easy to work with and really make your house look amazing!!!

Welcome Great Day St.Louis Viewers

Hi Great Day St.Louis Viewers!!


Hope you enjoyed the craft ideas for Father's Day!

Some of the crafts were very quick and easy..others do involve a little more work. If I can answer any questions about the crafts, please don' hesitate to drop me an email at Buzybunny@gmail.com


Here's a little info on some of the crafts....




Glass Photo Coasters
Supply List:

Glass Coaster Set from Michael's Craft Store
Scrapbook Papers & Stickers from Bo Bunny
Wallet size photos
Plaid Mod Podge
Foam Brush
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Tape Runner

Cut papers to fit on top of glass coaster. Print photos in a wallet size or use up your left over wallet photos from school pictures. Adhere paper and photo layers together with Tape Runner. Brush a light coat of Mod Podge onto glass and on back of paper. Press onto glass smoothing it out. Allow time to dry. Apply 2-3 light layers of Mod Podge onto top of paper and photo to seal onto glass.





#1 Dad Card


Supply List:

Bo Bunny Pet Shop papers, stickers, rubons
Bo Bunny Clear Frame
Plaid Brown Paint

Dad Glass Magnet Set
Supply List:

Bo Bunny Pet Shop papers, stickers, brads
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Tape Runner
Plaid Paints
Paper Glaze by Ranger
Glass (Vase Filler)
Magnets
Ribbon
Altoids Tin

1)Paint the lid of the Altoids tin. Allow time to dry. Trace lid onto backside of paper. Cut out and adhere to lid. Add paper strips, stickers as you desire.

2)Trace shape of glass onto papers. Cut out. Apply Paper Glaze ontoflat surface of glass. Press paper onto glass and smooth out any bubbles. Wipe excess glue onto back of paper to seal paper. While wet...press small magnet on. Allow to dry.

3)Use Altoid tin liner to cut paper to fit onto bottom of tin. Adhere otno bottom. Decorate inside as desired. Add magnets in tin.

Some more ideas that we didn't get to today...how about a Dad Calendar...for all those dates that he just can't remember!LOL And also a coupon book...free car wash, work around the house, clean up the yard and such.

Lots of fun ideas for Dad's and Grandpa's! Hope you enjoyed! And if any of you were wanting information on my pendant..yes I make those and Kimmswick Korner in Kimmswick, Missouri is carrying them! You can call them at (636) 4644-2028! Tell Jodi that Julia sent you!

Your Craft Mom,

Julia

Show Me St. Louis

The big day was today...I was on Show Me St.Louis showing my Glass Coasters! The video isn't prompting up so here's a link to their site:

http://www.ksdk.com/video/default.aspx?mid=955571512&maven_playlistId=23621c078e12728197ba4651acd788ca140d33dc

or
http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=161993

And here are the instructions!

Glass Coasters Project




Supplies:
Glass Coasters (available at your local Michael’s Craft Stores)
Scrapbook Papers
Stickers
Glue Stick or Paper Adhesive
Plaid Mod Podge
Foam Brush
Photos


1) Trace the coaster shape onto the backside of a piece of scrap paper. This will create a template for you for the coasters. Once you have your template…now comes the fun part.

2) Select the papers and embellishments that work best with your photo. For photos I find that wallet and the smaller size (school photos) work perfectly for these. You can also print this size from home or at your local photo center.

3) Use your template and trace the shape onto the backside of the paper. Cut out the paper. For mind I added another layer with a stripe and print. About 3-4 thin layers is really the most you should add. Plus it’s best to keep the embellishments as flat as possible so when it’s used as a coaster (if it's used!LOL) the drink will sit flat on the coaster.

4) Once you’ve cut out the papers you like…adhere each layer as you go. Add any stickers, rubons or flat embellishments.

5) Now you’re ready to adhere the papers to the actual coaster. First apply a light coating of Mod Podge to the glass coaster and to the backside of your paper. Then press the paper onto the glass smoothing it out carefully. Allow around 15 or so minutes for it to sit. Then it’s time to seal over the top.

6) Apply a light coat of Mod Podge over the top of the coaster. I repeated this 4 additional times to make sure it was completely covered allowing adequate dry time between each coat. Allow each layer to dry before adding another layer. I would suggest 3-4 coats of Mod Podge to seal it.

7) Go through the same steps for additional coasters.
Wrap it up...and you’ve got a wonderful holiday gift!


17 days until Christmas!


Julia