Kids Science Project - Dino Eggs **Beacon & Tattered Angels**

My son had a science project to do and his project he picked out was all about fossilized dinosaur eggs.  He had to so research on what kind of eggs were found, name of dinosaur, where in the world they were found, size, color, nest type, nest shape, and tons more.  He then wanted to make a replica of the eggs he researched about - putting a hands on spin to things.

My son did not do 100% of the building and molding, but he was apart of all the stages and helped a lot.  Here is the video on how we made thee fun dino eggs.

We used a couple of Beacon products to make these items, makers mix, makers molds, maker colors, and Power-Tac glue to hold the big egg together.

We really had fun making this project and her learned a ton about dinosaur eggs too!

Supplies Used

Concrete mix - Beacon

Mold - Beacon

Glue - Beacon

Paint - Tattered Angels

Enjoy!

Boho Flower Wreath Crown **Beacon**

I picked up this cute little wreath at the dollar store not really sure what I was going to do with it and my daughter popped it on her head like a crown and in that moment I knew we had to make it into a flower crown for her.

She helped me pick out the flowers and ribbons, and while I was making this for her she kept putting the flowers in my hair, hehe.  Here is a video tutorial on how I made this cute floral wreath crown.

There are so many uses for a crown like this.  Here are a few ideas I had:

Playing dress up
Flower Girl in a wedding
Renaissance Fairs
Halloween Costume

It even looks pretty just hanging on a wall for decoration!!

Supplies Used
Wreath - Dollar Tree
Flowers - Prima & Petaloo
Ribbons - May Arts
Glue - Beacon

Enjoy!!

Pretty Pink Gift Card Box **Eyelet Outlet & DecoArt** w/ Video Tutorial

I wanted to make a pretty box for gift card to give as gift.  I used an old jewelry box and cover it over with paper, paint, and Eyelet Outlet Embellishments!

Here is a video tutorial on how I made the box.

Check ot the amazing silver foil washi tape and pink stickyback gems from Eyelet Outlet.

Here is what the box looks like open.

Now it is your turn to purpose something to make it look pretty!!

Supplies Used
Box
Washi - Eyelet Outlet
Bling - Eyelet Outlet
Papers - Prima
Flower - Prima
Ink - Prima
Paint - DecoArt
Adhesive - Beacon

Enjoy!

Excititng News - I am the Top Angel and Angel Warrior for Tattered Angels!!!

If you have not figure out by now I am addicted to Tattered Angels - they are have always been my love for paints, sprays, and mists.  Back when I saw my first bottle appear in a local scrap store in 2008 (Black Magic) I grabbed it up and never looked back.  I never would have dreamed that I would one day I would be on the Creative Crew for Tattered Angels (under the umbrella of Canvas Home Basics) and then now be their Top Angel (aka spokesperson).

 

I am not alone in this new adventure, there are a few others that are starting out working with the Canvas Home Basics brands:
Christine Meier - Team Leader and Storyteller
Shannon Green - Social Connector
Lynne Forsythe - Projects Champion
Marie Johansson - Game Runner
Jorunn Langås and Lena Holmström - Gypsy Brand Warrior
Marie Heiderscheit - Canvas Brand Warrior
Erin Reed - Angel Brand Warrior

I am truly humbled that I can share my LOVE for this brand with the world and help educate others on all the things that Tattered Angels can do!!

Here is a list of all the social media outlet for all the Canvas Home Basis Brands - lots of fun things are about tho happen!!

CANVAS CORP BRANDS
Blog (The Creative Studio): http://blog.canvascorpbrands.com/
Shop: https://shop.canvascorpbrands.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CanvasCorp
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canvascorpbrands/

CANVAS CORP (CANVAS HOME BASICS)
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CanvasCorp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canvascorp/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/canvascorp/boards/

7GYPSIES
Website: http://www.sevengypsies.com/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/7gypsies/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7gypsies/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/7gypsies/boards/


TATTERED ANGELS
Website: http://www.mytatteredangels.com/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mytatteredangels/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatteredangels/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tatteredangels/boards/

THE CREATIVE CREW
Facebook Group (The Collective): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1124592877561970/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/canvascorpbrand/boards/

CANVAS CORP CRAFT OUTLET
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CanvasCorpCraftOutlet
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canvascraftoutlet

Interlocking Tilt Bin Chalk Ink Storage **Deflecto**

My chalks inks have been in a giant bin and they have been really hard to find the color I want without dumping them all out and making a big mess.  When I got the Deflecto Interlocking tilt bin it solved a ton of problems. 

Check out my video to see all the amazing things this little tilt storage unit can do and where I store my inks!!

Here is how the tilt bins open, and you can pull it out to bring to your work space for easy use!!

Make sure to follow Deflecto Crafts on Pinterest and on Facebook for more inspiration!

Deflecto products are available through local art, craft, and educational stores, in addition to online retailers such as Amazon.com, Scrapbooking.com, and Scrapbooking Made Simple. To find a local retailer, click HERE and enter your zip code to see where you can purchase Deflecto Craft products near you.

DIY Printable Signs for First and Last Days of School

I love the idea of my kids holding up the sign showing the first and last days of school, school year and grade.  I am not good with a chalkboard, but I am good with paper!!  So when I found this cute website that offered free printable signs to hold up I was game!  Here are my kids on their first and last days holding up their signs.

I did not create the signs they came from a site called Remodelaholic  They had the printable signs for free for the frist and last days of 2015-206 school year.  I am sure there are other sites out there, but this is the one I found for this school year.

It had edges on the papers, so being crafty as I am, i cut each sign and matted them on cardstock.  Here is a video tutorial on how I made the signs.

So if you school year is not over yet, here is a fun idea to get those cute end of year photos of the kids holding signs!!!

DIY Summer Floral Wreath **Creative Embellishments & Beacon**

I love the idea of a fun an floral summer wreath, and with the LOADS of scrapbook flowers I have on hand I thought why not use them for a wreath, saves me from buying flowers and I have a TON of them.  I also had this willow wreath I just found at the Dollar store near me and with the flowers it was a match made in heaven!!

Here is a full video tutorial on how I made this fun wreath.

My inspiration for the wreath's colors came from the June Creative Embellishments Challenge picture.

I just love the feel of the colors and the whimsy of the picture.  Come join in on the CE Monthly challenge.  You have until the last day of each month 11:55 pm eastern time to enter.  It is required that you mention in your blog post that you are playing along at Creative Embellishments together with a link back to our blog. Please make sure to reference our challenge. Please no back linking.  Combining with other challenges is permitted.  PLEASE USE AT LEAST 1 OF  CE products on your projects.  WINNERS will have 2 weeks to claim their prize. The winners are announced the day after the challenge ends and on the same month’s challenge post.

I used 4 different chipboard painted in a DecoArt Traditions paint then covered with Metallic Lustre in two different shades.  I then used my Beacon 3 in 1 glue to hold it all together.

 

Have fun with your supplies and let the inspiration take you to something new a different!!! 

Supplies Used

Wreath - Dollar Tree

Paint - DecoArt

Medium - DecoArt

Chipboard  - Creative Embellishments

Flowers - Prima & Petaloo & Maya Road

Glue - Beacon

Enjoy!