29.3.12

IBP: Crafting with Crayons


This has to be one of my favorite episodes to date...and yes, I know I've said that before. But both my daughter and I had so much fun playing with crayons and being crafty. But most of all I enjoyed filming with Emma again and how the post production on this episode turned out. Our awesome camera man, Rick is amazing at making me look better in the end and the music he put over the sped up section of us blow drying the crayons still makes me giggle. So be sure to check out the CRAFTING WITH CRAYONS episode on My Craft Channel.

Emma created this sample for the show (first try too)!
My favorite piece! 
I show the difference between using a hair dryer vs. heat gun!! 
Here's the links to the blogs referenced in this episode:
Includes notes and tips on what worked and didn't work for me. 

Combine Crayon Shavings with Wax Paper to make this beautiful creation. 
Credit: Skip to My Lou Website
Melt your leftover crayons and melt them in a silicone tray to create shaped crayons.
No Link for this Pin :(
 We love this canvas + crayon project...I'll have to try this sometime!!
No link to original blog listed :(
Here's the PIN that inspired this episode. I'm so grateful for bloggers like Meg and appreciate that she indicated all the tips, tricks and steps to recreate her project.

Credit: Meg Duerksen Blog

Crayon Board

Be sure to visit my Pinterest Board for my ideas with crayons!


Be sure to join me next week me next week when I show you how to create different types of Labels for organization and even home decor. 

Disclaimer: Pinterest is a great place to find inspiration but not all pins lead to blogs. I tried to only pick those ideas that I could find the original creator and give credit to. Please take a moment and check out these great blogs because without them I wouldn't have content to talk about on the new My Craft Channel show Inspired by Pinterest.  If you've never been to Pinterest and would like to check it out, you need an invite to the site to gain access (I don't know why). Just leave me a comment with your email and I'll send you an invite. However, I cannot be responsible for the time you will be spending on Pinterest!!

22.3.12

IBP: Toilet Paper Rolls


Today's episode will surprise you because I get crafty with something you typically toss in the trash - toilet paper rolls. From useful to home decor ideas I found some fun Pins from Pinterest to share with you today.  So be sure to check out the TOILET PAPER ROLLS episode on My Craft Channel.

Here's the links to the blogs referenced in this episode:
Includes notes and tips on what worked and didn't work for me. 



Here's the wall piece up close... a little black paint and we have a unique home decor art piece...love it! 
Home Decor Pins
Below are the PINS that I reference in today's episode.
Credit: How to Gal
Credit: Life of a Star Blog
Credit: Tibble Fork Blog
Credit: Modern Day Moms

Practical Pins



Below are the PINS that I reference in today's episode


Create a fun, inexpensive bird feeder with peanut butter and bird seed. 
Credit: Moffatt Girls Blog
Stop ripping your wrapping paper with tape, and create a snug holder with a toilet paper roll and tape. 
Credit: Joy Astle Blog
Be sure to join me next week me next week when I show you how to create some colorful art pieces using CRAYONS! This is one of my all time favorite episodes so don't miss it! 

Disclaimer: Pinterest is a great place to find inspiration but not all pins lead to blogs. I tried to only pick those ideas that I could find the original creator and give credit to. Please take a moment and check out these great blogs because without them I wouldn't have content to talk about on the new My Craft Channel show Inspired by Pinterest.  If you've never been to Pinterest and would like to check it out, you need an invite to the site to gain access (I don't know why). Just leave me a comment with your email and I'll send you an invite. However, I cannot be responsible for the time you will be spending on Pinterest!!

16.3.12

Pinterest Profile Pages New Look

Last night the creators of Pinterest surprised us with a new look to our Pinterest Profile pages.
I love how clean it is and that you can have our profile front and center...or actually top and center. 

I would suggest quickly reading through a blog post a friend sent me from Katja in Sweden. She shares some quick tips on how to update your Pinterest Profile page. 

15.3.12

IBP: Plastic Spoon Flowers


Today's episode really was the inspiration and result of my daughter getting caught melting plastic spoons in her bedroom...the smell really caught my attention. I'm glad she tried it though because I was intrigued and had to try it out myself.  So be sure to check out the PLASTIC SPOON FLOWERS episode on My Craft Channel.

Here's the links to the blogs referenced in this episode:
Includes notes and tips on what worked and didn't work for me. 

It all started with a cute pin that compared a more expensive t-shirt from Anthropologie to one that was refashioned for a lot less. My issue with Anthropologie, besides the fact I won't spend $68 on a t-shirt is that they don't carry clothing in my size. So how awesome was this that I could take t-shirts that I bought  somewhere affordable and jazz them up to look trendy and cute.

My favorite flowers was the first one I created! 
Plastic Spoon Flowers
Here are the PINS that I reference in today's episode. They were a great resource in learning the process and I hope I covered everything of value in the video.
Can't Stop Making Things 

 Cut It Out & Keep Blog
by Maureen Wilson on Fave Crafts
NOTE: "Charage"...I realize I said this word in place of "charing" in the episode. No need to write in, I know it's not a word!

Guest: My Awesome Daughter, Emma
I was surprised and very excited when my daughter agreed to come help me film the episode today and even a couple more fun episodes. She even helped me pick which PINS to create shows around. We more pins like these in my BOARD on Pinterested called IBP: Teen Scene. Here's some awesome still shots from the episode today.
Emma shows how to make the petals for the flowers.
Close-up of her burning her fingers lol!
Showing how to remove the stem/handle off the spoon.
Emma SMILING!
Last thing worth mentioning... (and I figured putting it down here at the bottom I wouldn't get caught)... TODAY is my daughter's BIRTHDAY!! She's no fun either, for her birthday she wanted me to NOT post about this episode, but what fun would it be if I didn't embarrass her a little, right??


Be sure to join me next week me next week when I show you how to create some amazing art from some common household items you typical throw out! 

Disclaimer: Pinterest is a great place to find inspiration but not all pins lead to blogs. I tried to only pick those ideas that I could find the original creator and give credit to. Please take a moment and check out these great blogs because without them I wouldn't have content to talk about on the new My Craft Channel show Inspired by Pinterest.  If you've never been to Pinterest and would like to check it out, you need an invite to the site to gain access (I don't know why). Just leave me a comment with your email and I'll send you an invite. However, I cannot be responsible for the time you will be spending on Pinterest!!

8.3.12

IBP: T-Shirt Refashions


I have a confession, I have postponed doing this episode for a while now. In fact, I was still making the darn examples late the night before I filmed. Funny thing though, I really like how it all turned out. I was able to show some of the yummy PINS on Pinterest and still show you a couple of very easy techniques. So be sure to check out the T-SHIRT REFASHIONS episode on My Craft Channel.

Here's the links to the blogs referenced in this episode:
Includes notes and tips on what worked and didn't work for me. 

It all started with a cute pin that compared a more expensive t-shirt from Anthropologie to one that was refashioned for a lot less. My issue with Anthropologie, besides the fact I won't spend $68 on a t-shirt is that they don't carry clothing in my size. So how awesome was this that I could take t-shirts that I bought  somewhere affordable and jazz them up to look trendy and cute.

Designer on a Budget Blog
Cute Meg from Brassy Apple

Flower Ruffled Collar
This was the technique that I use to embellish the t-shirt I was wearing in this episode.
Sarahndipities Blog
Momma Go Round
Make It - Love It
Here's my examples from the episode today...

  


The Ruffled Bib T-Shirt Refashion
I was so excited that my cute daughter, Emma could come be my model for this episode. Out of the shirt techniques I tried this was the easiest one that had the quickest affect on the t-shirt.

My daughter Emma was my model!!
This was my favorite technique - by the way Emma took the flower
off immediately after the episode and I haven't seen either since! 
Sarahndipities Blog
Nancy Couture Blog
Other Items from T-Shirts
I was going to talk about these on the episode today and totally spaced it. So I thought I would share them here. I love that both the pillow and the rug are made from t-shirts! 
Oh So Crafty Blog
Rags by Sock Monkey
To check out more fun ideas for T-Shirt Refashions, visit my BOARD on Pinterested called IBP: T-Shirt Refashions.

Be sure to join me next week me next week when my daughter and I show you how to create amazing flowers from plastic spoons.

Disclaimer: Pinterest is a great place to find inspiration but not all pins lead to blogs. I tried to only pick those ideas that I could find the original creator and give credit to. Please take a moment and check out these great blogs because without them I wouldn't have content to talk about on the new My Craft Channel show Inspired by Pinterest.  If you've never been to Pinterest and would like to check it out, you need an invite to the site to gain access (I don't know why). Just leave me a comment with your email and I'll send you an invite. However, I cannot be responsible for the time you will be spending on Pinterest!!

5.3.12

Rainbow Sugar Cookies

I wanted to share another "Inspired by Pinterest" find that I actually recreated! These fun looking rainbow sugar cookies caught my eye one day and I "had" to make them. So I picked up some fun gel food coloring colors (did you know they have aqua?) and sat down yesterday and made up my first batch.

But first here's the picture I pinned on Pinterest....yummy right?
Source Site: Souders Cookery 
And here's how mine ended up looking...

I opted to omit the sprinkles, but don't they look awesome. They taste great too!!

But I also thought I'd share what I learned because the original source blog "told" me how to make them, but since I'm such a visual person I needed step-by-step "pictures." So I took some along the way and thought I'd share what I learn when making these.

Step 1: Make sugar cookie dough. I used a great recipe from my friend Amy (I'll add it to the end of the post).

Step 2: I split up the cookies and mixed up each color in a separate bowl...this was actually hard to do by hand, but I sucked it up and mixed.
Step 3: I rolled the dough into grape size balls...they varied as we went along making these. Obviously the larger the "grape-size" balls you make affect how big the end cookie will end up. 
 
Step 4: Softly roll all the grape-size balls together to look like this. Don't overwork it or it will end up blending too much and mushing the colors together and they don't look as fun.
Step 5: Roll large ball between counter and your hand. I found if we floured up the surface it was actually a bit harder to roll and the cookie strand didn't stick together very well. However, flouring up your hands was very helpful.
Step 6: Starting from the center twist the coil of dough around to look like these. Give them some room they do expand when cooking (don't mind my dirty baking stone...but the uglier they look, the better the cook).

Amy's Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe: 
3 eggs
2 t vanilla
1 c sour cream
1 1/2 c sugar
1 c shortening

Cream above ingredients together until smooth. 
Then add:
2 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
5 c flour

Blend together and roll out to 1/4" thick. Bake at 375 for 9-11 minutes.


Be sure to catch this week's Inspired by Pinterest show on Thursday. I'll be sharing some fun t-shirt refashion ideas. 

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