26.4.12

IBP: Recycled Containers


Learn how simple it can be to make cool, creative and practical items out of recycled milk jugs, cartons, wet wipes containers and even cereal boxes. I have packed this episode full of great ideas she found pinned on Pinterest.

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Learn how to create these fun cereal box notepads.
My secret weapon for making these notepads is DAP Clear Caulk (Walmart $4) 
Make a fun snack pack from a gallon milk jug.
See how simple it is to create a coin purse out of a carton.
You will NEVER guess what's in here!??
One of my favorite projects from Beckie Farrant/Infarrantly Creative
 Here's the links to the blogs referenced in this episode:
Blog Credit: Epbot.com
Blog Credit: Home-Designing.com
Blog/Site Credit: Carton Wallet
Blog/Site Credit: Family Fun
Blog Credit: Infarrantly Creative
Blog Credit: Infarrantly Creative
Be sure to join me next week me next week when I show you how fun it is to create frames from molding. 

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!!

24.4.12

Favorite Finds: Polyvore & PicMonkey

Before Pinterest came along I use to save all my "Favorite Finds" for a week or so in my bookmarks folder and then go back, grab an image from the blog or website and post it to my own blog under my "Favorite Finds" so I could share them with my readers and save for a later reference.

But now with Pinterest I don't find the need to do that anymore. However, yesterday I came across a couple of website that I really couldn't resist actually blogging about and hope you find the information worthy of some of your "Favorite Finds."

Favorite Find #1 PicMonkey.com
This fun website called PicMonkey.com and is what a lot of people are using to create quotes with photos and post to Pinterest. It's a photo editing program and super simple to use. So for fun I created this "inspirational" quote that I totally made up and added to a photo of my daughter and her friend. My daughter really wanted me to post it to Pinterest to see if anyone else liked it...the quote is lame but totally fit the situation and my funny teenage daughter. There are a lot of great filters too!!

Favorite Find #2 Polyvore.com
If you've been on Pinterest at all, then you've seen those great style photos and I have always wondered who is creating them and HOW? Well it's the super cool website called Polyvore.com. I haven't actually had time to play with it more then a couple of minutes. But here's a great example I originally pinned on Pinterest!


19.4.12

IBP: Jars, Jars and more jArS


If you've been on Pinterest then you've seen the "jar" Pins floating around for some time. You can paint them, tint them, create light fixtures and apothocary jars. Join me as I  show you a lot of fun ideas on how you can craft with something as simple as the mason jars sitting in your pantry. 
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Making these fun apothecary jars starting with a JAR!!
I share one of my favorite tips for tinting glass!!
Learn how to create a custom embossed jar with one simple tip!
How to use vinyl as a masking sheet, paint and peal off!
Learn three different etching techniques.
Here's the links to the blogs referenced in this episode:

Blogger Credit: Senseless Sophistication
Credits: Ikea Hackers 
Blogger Credits: Red Berry Barn
Apothecary Jars 
Blogger Credits: A Diamond in the Stuff
Blogger Credits: Oopsey Daisy

Tinting Jars Techniques 
Baked Method
Blogger Credits: Momtastic 

Painted Jar Techniques
Color Jars -  Apartment Therapy blog
Faux Milk Jars - House of Earnest blog 
Faux Porcelain - Crafted Love.com 
TIP & TRICKS: I thought doing this with a hot glue gun was hard to control the flow and design. I found puff paint worked much better and was simpler to control. Doesn't matter what color because you'll be painting over it. And instead of free handing the writing or designs, try printing what you want. Tape it to the inside of the jar and write on the front of the jar. Let dry and then paint!
Words on Jars - Pure and Noble blog
Be sure to visit my Pinterest JARS Board for my ideas with jars! 
Be sure to join me next week me next week when I show you some fun ideas on recycling things around your house. I promise it's a fun episode!! 

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!!

12.4.12

Inspired by Pinterest: Soda Can Jewelry



You will be amazed at how simple and fun it can be to create necklaces, bracelets, earrings and key chains with soda pop cans. Join me and my daughter Emma as we share a bunch of fun ideas on today's episode. 



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

Charm Bracelet by Lovelyish

Jewelry Made from the Bottom of the Cans
Close-ups of my Jewelry Creations: 
Rock Star tab earrings by Emma
Arizona Tea Daisy Earrings with Seed Beads in the Center
Diet Coke Charm Bracelet
Coke Zero 3D Flower Necklace by Emma
The Project that Started it All: 
Keychain by Crafty Lady Lindsay
My Dr. Pepper Keychain (no coating)

My Sierra Mist Keychain (with coating)
Most of the tutorials I found used a pattern and scissors to create the shapes, but I found that PUNCHES worked much, much faster and easier. So pull out your punches and see what you can create!! Oh and I really loved coating the punched out pieces with Ranger's Glossy Accents. It gave the pieces a bit more weight and kept them on the jump rings (definitely a must have for this project). 
Other ideas made from Soda Cans: 
Notebook by Two Paper Divas

Metal Flower Ideas 
Coasters by Amy @ The Idea Room

Be sure to visit my Pinterest TEEN SCENE Board for my ideas with soda pop cans! And a big shout out to my super, awesome daughter Emma. We had a lot of fun doing this episode and I think she rocks!! I'm not sure I can talk her into doing it again, but what a great memory we have together!!
Me trying to catch the punched soda can before it flies off set.

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