Category: Paper Crafts

From Index card to Stencil

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From Index card to Stencil!   I try my hardest to make my craft supplies out of things I already have around the house. I would love to go to a craft store and buy things off the shelf but I rarely have the extra cash, and there is nothing like making your own supplies.  I have been really into Journal Art lately and was in need of some fun stencils. I also had a huge stack of index cards someone gave me. I use the really big ones, but of course any size will work.

Let’s get started!

Gather your materials:

  • Index Cards
  • Mod Podge (optional)
  • exact o knife or sharp scissors
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When I started using index cards for stencils I did not Mod Podge them, I just cut out the pattern. I decided to try the Mod Podge to see if it would make a difference. Here we go, lets make a stencil.

Brush the index card with Modge Podge and let dry. (This step is not necessary, but it’s quick will make your stencil bead up extra ink rather than absorbing it)

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Once completely dry,  trace an image with carbon paper or draw the image directly onto the card.

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Using either a very sharp fine pointed scissor or a exact o knife, carefully cut out your image.  If you are really careful, you should have a positive and negative to use.

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Ready to use.

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I have been using this method for a while now, I mostly use my stencils with ink sprays, acrylics, gesso, markers,and paint daubers. After each use I let dry before I put away ( I keep them in a plastic sleeve).  So far they have all held up.  What do you think? I would love to hear from you.

Ok crafters, lets get Journaling!!

Dylusions Spray Inks by Dyan Reaveley and Ranger

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For Christmas I was lucky enough to receive the full set of 18 Dylusions Ink Sprays, and I have to say I love them!!! Not a day has gone by that I am not covered in colors and happy as a clam about it. These inks have so many possibilities and are so much fun. Thank goodness they are super easy to get off with water if you accidentally *ahem, spray your floor counter and toaster oven, Tee Hee. My boyfriend is very tolerant.

If you have been curious or have never heard of these sprays you should absolutely check them out.

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Here is the very first thing I made….

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Bad picture but in real life it looks 3D.

Many more pics to come of my adventures in inks.

OH and on a side note, I don’t usually plug companies unless they really deserve it. I have to say Ranger has the best customer service. They are super nice and have a quick response time.

Who else loves Dylusions? What projects have you created?

Have a wonderful Weekend!

w/ Love Sugar Beet Crafts!

blinkieI love dylusions

Happy Birthday to TAWS! (The Alley Way Stamps)

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If you are not familiar with The Alley Way stamps here is their link: http://www.thealleywaystamps.com/

They have the cutest variety of stamps. Taws is  celebrating their third birthday!!

Congratulations Alley Way from Sugar Beet Crafts!!

The Original Rubber Stamp Convention 2013

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Hello Everyone!

First, Let me apologize for the disappearing act! I am now a working girl… again, and it has taken up much of my time.

November 9th and 10th 2013 were the dates of this years The Original Rubber Stamp Convention, held in Carson California.

I have been to state fairs and craft fairs but never a stamp convention!!  Thank goodness my boyfriend went with me to keep me from spending every dime I have. It was awesome! There were wonderful booths and exhibits and classes going on everywhere. It am constantly amazed at the creativity people have. There were some great ideas.

I did purchase a few things..

Anyone that knows me or my other blog (An Indie Advisory) you know that I love mushrooms. I found this mushroom stamp and some other fun stamps

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Stamper’s Anonymous >>>  http://www.stampersanonymous.com/

Tim Holtz >>>  http://timholtz.com/

I am totally in LOVE with the Tim Holtz brand and all the people he works with including Stamper’s Anonymous.

Stamper’s Anonymous had a booth, I have been drooling over their products for years.  Mario Rossi was even at the booth. I kept telling myself that if I saw him I would say Hello, because I am a huge fan and follow his blogs and such.  Here is hs twitter link : https://twitter.com/mariojrossi.  Well, I saw him and got all fan stupid and ran away. I get a bit shy. So now I am kicking myself. I do that stuff all the time. I get around people I totally admire, get the “I am not worthy complex” and run away, ha I am a nerd!

Anyway, I am kind of well poor, so I do not often purchase craft supplies, I usually have to make my own. I finally broke down and bought some of the dylusions ink spray.  This stuff is AWESOME!!!!   It is so much fun, and the colors are beautiful and vibrant, I wish I could have bought every single color (which I might have done if my boyfriend was not there LOL).  If you have never seen this stuff, I would highly recommend it.

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Stamper’s Anonymous info:

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I absolutely had a blast, and cannot wait until I have a real chance to play with all my new loot.

Here is some information on the vendors that were at the convention and some info for some upcoming conventions.

There are stamp conventions and stuff all over the country so if you are not in California I would suggest looking online for stamp conventions near you, it is so much fun.

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See you soon!

Free Downloads – Blog Idea Stationary

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Happy Saturday!

I don’t know if your like me, but I love stationary and forms. Sometimes the structure of filling something out helps my mind flow.  I created a couple of templates to help mind map ideas if you write a blog. It would also work for mapping out an idea or story.

They are available free for download. I hope they make your life easier.

Enjoy!

 > Right Click on picture > Save As > Save to your destination to  download <

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September at Sugar Beet Crafts

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September is a fantastic month, and not just because I am finally home from Oklahoma! September is the start of a new season. Kids are back in school and the cool air starts to creep up turning leaves a wonderful blend of fall colors.

It is a month full of cultural diversity, planet awareness, self-improvement and much much more. Over the next few weeks I will be highlighting the many bizarre and unique holidays celebrated in the month of September.

September is:
Classical Music Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
Fall Hat Month
International Square Dancing Month
National Blueberry Popsicle Month
National Courtesy Month
National Piano Month
Chicken Month
Baby Safety Month
Little League Month
Honey Month
Self Improvement Month
Better Breakfast Month

Phew! keep an eye out!
The next few weeks should be fun and interesting. You wouldn’t want to miss it! Please follow by blog via email, twitter, Facebook.

I hope you have a wonderful day!

See you soon!