tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78154295556592890142024-03-18T20:31:50.319-07:00kerstie pedersonKerstiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02290778656605304073noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815429555659289014.post-7172164840052258952015-06-28T22:17:00.000-07:002015-06-28T22:17:40.192-07:00Treasures From The Sea NecklaceIt's S-U-M-M-E-R.....!!!<br />
For my family that means trips to the ocean and<br />
a whole lot of beach combing. We just love crafting<br />
with the treasures nature provides.<br />
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Look at how these ocean treasures coordinate with the refreshing<br />
summery colors of <a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/category/Divine_Twine/c3">Whisker Graphics Divine Twine</a>.<br />
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I just couldn't resist pairing the two and making a found<br />
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This was an easy no fuss craft..... just a few<br />
knots and there ya have it, a beautiful piece<br />
of summer time jewelry.<br />
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I chose to pair my ocean treasures with<br />
<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/item/Gold_Metallic_Divine_Twine_/273/c16">Gold Metallic Divine Twine</a>. Natural twine<br />
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A perfect accent piece to all those summer time<br />
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Sea shells, driftwood, stones<br />
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Birthday party fun.....!<br />
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Well, it does if your turning Five.....!<br />
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I always package up a bunch of party favor fun in<br />
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Not after adding the finishing touches with the awesome<br />
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Sooooo cute and super festive!<br />
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Little Bitty Bags hold a 1/4 cup of gummy bears perfectly. Their<br />
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Add on a Colored Tag with a bit of Divine Twine<br />
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Boring to..... FAB!<br />
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Plain white lunch bags<br />
Scissors<br />
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Hole punch<br />
<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/category/Little_Bitty_Bags_/c68">Little Bitty Bags</a><br />
<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/category/Petite_Stickys/c59">Petite Stickys</a><br />
<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/category/Colored_Tags/c91">Small Colored Tags</a><br />
<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/category/Divine_Twine/c3">Divine Twine</a><br />
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Making macrame out of <a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/category/Bakers_Twine_Sets/c13">Whisker Graphics Divine Twine</a><br />
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You will find far better tutorials on line than mine.<br />
I sort of just winged it. Never the less......<br />
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What Bunny wouldn't want to nibble on a<br />
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<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/item/Green_Solid_Divine_Twine_/232/c16">Green Solid Divine Twine</a><br />
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After my 20's I kinda stopped celebrating NewYears.<br />
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Glue and fold the paper down creating a bottom.<br />
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I made some smaller treat containers using small cardboard rings<br />
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The top of these are so cool! I took the time to<br />
cut fine strips in the excess paper at the top.<br />
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These were super simple to make and I can't<br />
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<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/item/Diagonal_Striped_Bigger_Bitty_Bags_/144/c67">Diagonal Striped Bigger Bitty Bag in Black</a><br />
<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/item/Metallic_Gold_Chevron_Middy_Bitty_Bags_/303/c83">Metallic Gold Chevron Middy Bag</a><br />
<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/item/Gold_Metallic_Divine_Twine_/273/c16">Gold Metallic Divine Twine</a><br />
<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/item/Silver_Metallic_Divine_Twine_/282/c16">Silver Metallic Divine Twine</a><br />
<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/item/Small_Colored_Tags/180/c91">Small Colored Tags in White</a><br />
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p.s. can you find the misspelling......... lolKerstiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02290778656605304073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815429555659289014.post-19281240951479993102014-12-01T18:06:00.001-08:002014-12-01T18:12:22.858-08:00Christmas Candy GarlandIt's CHRISTMASSSSSSSSS!<br />
I love the coziness, colors and crafts this season brings.<br />
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Over the weekend while the rain was coming down and a cozy<br />
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First we started out by painting some styrofoam balls<br />
candy pink. Once the paint was dry we poked holes all<br />
the way threw the balls, for stringing.<br />
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We covered some of the balls in <a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/item/Cotton_Candy_Divine_Twine_/109/c16">Whisker Graphics</a><br />
<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/item/Cotton_Candy_Divine_Twine_/109/c16">Divine Twine in Cotton Candy Pink</a>. As we wrapped<br />
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Don't they look just like delicious peppermints!?<br />
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The rest of the balls we covered in white craft<br />
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Once the balls were dry we wrapped them<br />
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Perfect faux peppermint candy garland.<br />
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Your choice of <a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/category/Bakers_Twine_Single_Spools/c16">Divine Twine</a> in it's variety of candy colors.<br />
Styrofoam balls<br />
Paint coordinating with your color pallet<br />
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Long needle for poking holes in ballsKerstiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02290778656605304073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815429555659289014.post-71957477857990958292014-11-03T19:41:00.000-08:002014-11-03T19:41:37.898-08:00Paper Straw Christmas Pinwheel CraftI just love all those pretty patterned paper drinking straws that<br />
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Look how nicely they look with <a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/">Whisker Graphics products.</a><br />
When I saw these straws at the Dollar Store I immediately<br />
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Bend the straws in half and secure with a little hot glue.<br />
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These are smaller pinwheels made by cutting a straw in half first.<br />
Once the pinwheel segments are glued together cover the center<br />
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Supplies:<br />
Paper drinking straws<br />
<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/category/Petite_Stickys/c59">Petite Stickys</a><br />
<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/category/Divine_Twine_Bakers_Twine_/c3">Divine Twine</a><br />
Scissors<br />
Glue gun and glue sticks<br />
<br />Kerstiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02290778656605304073noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815429555659289014.post-43041446528317697912014-09-29T20:02:00.000-07:002014-09-29T20:14:13.105-07:00Halloween Bat Treat Bags<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love this time of year. Halloween is my favorite holiday<br />
by far. Each year I like to conjure up a treat bag<br />
to pass out to my favorite goblins and gules.<br />
<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/">Whisker Graphics Bitty Bags</a> are always on my go to supply list.<br />
The colors are lovely and the product is super easy to work with.<br />
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I sketched that little bat. Pulled out some bitty bags and went to<br />
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For the size bat I chose to work with <a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/category/Middy_Bitty_Bags_/c83">Middy Bitty Bags</a> fit the bill.<br />
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Fill the "bottom" half of the bag with some candies. I choose<br />
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Cute and easy. Below is a printable of the bat,<br />
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So, he was the inspiration for what I'm calling<br />
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First we began by wrapping the stick with a<br />
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Pinch and fold the <a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/category/Petite_Stickys/c45">petite stickys</a> in half.<br />
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a door as a modern natural wreath.......<br />
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<br />Kerstiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02290778656605304073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815429555659289014.post-41122930463155145162014-08-24T17:26:00.001-07:002014-08-24T17:26:17.377-07:00How To Drill A Hole Into A Ceramic Pot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love collecting these old Bauer garden pots.<br />
Most of them I stumble across do not have a<br />
drainage hole in the bottom. Sorta makes them<br />
a bit unpractical for a garden pot!<br />
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This guy I got for a steal. It's prevues owner<br />
was under the impression it was unable to be<br />
cleaned and useless because of lacking a<br />
drainage hole. Oh, not so!<br />
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It was pretty grimy!!! Sap, Bird poop, you name<br />
it...............<br />
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It was on this thing!!! With a little elbow grease<br />
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Now for the drilling of the drainage hole.<br />
Determine if your pot has a crack in it. Tap the pot, if it has a bell<br />
like sound you are in good shape. If the pot makes a thud sound<br />
it is cracked. A cracked pot can be drilled. However, there is a<br />
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Using a <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/BLACK-DECKER-1-4-in-x-2-1-4-in-Carbide-Glass-Tile-Drill-Bit-16902-S/100082856?keyword=glass+and+tile+drill+bit+black+and+decker">glass and tile drill bit</a> drill a hole from the bottom side<br />
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And just like that, you will have a nice drainage hole in your<br />
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The hole above was made by a 3/8" drill bit. If you desire a<br />
larger hole drill a small size hole first. Then go back with a<br />
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<br />Kerstiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02290778656605304073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815429555659289014.post-81859403657939687602014-06-29T13:50:00.000-07:002014-06-29T13:50:40.643-07:00Strawberry Rosemary Sauce or Strawberry CatsupStrawberry, rosemary and lemon come together<br />
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embellish with a paper lace doily, tag, antique spoon and a<br />
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Love the detail on this little spoon. Vintage silverware is the best!<br />
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Thanks to <a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/">Whisker Graphics</a> for having me back as a guest designer<br />
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<br />Kerstiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02290778656605304073noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815429555659289014.post-52278548153875091522014-06-24T20:17:00.002-07:002014-06-28T09:27:59.044-07:00DIY Table Cloth WeightsDon't ya just hate it when you are trying to enjoy yourself at a<br />
picnic and the wind comes by and whips up your table cloth?!<br />
Drives me nuts! So, I try to have some festive table cloth<br />
weights stashed away for windy out door eating occasions. ;)<br />
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With this awesome collection of patriotic <a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/category/Bakers_Twine_Single_Spools/c16">Divine Twine</a> and<br />
some drapery rings and festive 4th of July doodads I made a<br />
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I started by painting the drapery rings. When they were dry<br />
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Drapery rings<br />
Paint and paint brush<br />
<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/category/Bakers_Twinw_Sngle_Spools/c16">Whisker Graphics Divine Twine</a><br />
Hot glue and glue gun<br />
Scissors<br />
Flags and glitter stars<br />
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Come check out all the fun at..........<br />
<a href="http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com/2014/06/show-and-tell-saturday-062814.html#more">Be Different Act Normal</a><br />
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<br />Kerstiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02290778656605304073noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815429555659289014.post-87250661678803434892014-03-17T21:46:00.001-07:002014-03-17T21:46:10.887-07:00St. Patrick's Day Popcorn Ball TreatsHappy St. Patrick's Day!!!<br />
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I wanted to share my recipe for these quick<br />
and easy Lucky Charms popcorn balls.<br />
They make a festive treat for St. Patrick's Day.<br />
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Start off by popping some popcorn. You will need 6 cups of<br />
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Turn heat on medium hight and cover the pot with a lid. Once the<br />
corn begins to pop shake the pot a bit. This helps to prevent the corn<br />
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It gets better!<br />
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In a separate pot melt 1/4 cups unsalted butter on low heat.<br />
Once the butter is melted add 4 cups of mini marshmallows<br />
or 40 regular size marshmallows. When the marshmallows are<br />
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1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Keep stirring until<br />
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<br />Kerstiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02290778656605304073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815429555659289014.post-42416451709644445292014-01-01T18:17:00.004-08:002014-01-01T18:17:40.835-08:00Valentine's Day Treat BagThe "Ball" has barely dropped and the Christmas decorations<br />
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how's about a Valentine's craft. After all it's never too late to<br />
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I just love the Whisker Graphics product line!<br />
The <a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/category/Petite_Stickys/c59">stickers</a> the <a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/category/Tags/c77">tags</a> the <a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/category/Bitty_Bags_/c66">bitty bags</a>.<br />
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All of which I used to make up this cute little Valentine's Day<br />
treat bag. From the first time I saw these <a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/item/Shield_Kraft_Middy_Bitty_Bags_/260/c83">Shield Craft Middy Bitty Bags</a><br />
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These would make a perfect little Valentine for the men in your life.<br />
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<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/item/Chevron_Petite_Stickys/266/c59">Red Chevron Petite Stickys</a><br />
<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/item/Small_Colored_Tags/180/c91">Small Colored Tags in Red</a><br />
Doily<br />
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The wreath form is 10" across and about 1-1/2"<br />
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The chipboard letters and stars are pre-made<br />
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This little vintage angle has lived in my stash for some time now.<br />
With a bit of glitter she was perfect to hang in the center of my wreath.<br />
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Wreath form<br />
Chipboard letters and stars<br />
Vintage ornament<br />
Glitter<br />
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Craft glue<br />
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<br />Kerstiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02290778656605304073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815429555659289014.post-52465640946627981472013-11-06T20:49:00.001-08:002013-11-06T20:49:40.028-08:00Easy Thanksgiving Place Card and Favor Bag<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Perhaps you are looking for a quick little craft to jazz up your<br />
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For this little treat bag I started out by tracing a leaf<br />
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<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/item/Brown_Kraft_Bags_Set_of_20/172/c89">Brown Kraft Bags</a><br />
<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/item/Honeycomb_Middy_Bitty_Bags_/193/c83">Orange Honeycomb Middy Bitty Bag</a><br />
<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/item/Small_Colored_Tags/180/c19">Small Colored Tags in orange</a><br />
Raffia<br />
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Pencile<br />
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<br />Kerstiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02290778656605304073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815429555659289014.post-57246578394385432332013-10-02T22:24:00.000-07:002013-10-02T22:24:17.702-07:00DIY Day of the Dead Sugar Skull CraftI like Halloween but,<br />
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I especially love all the colors and detail of those<br />
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I found these little paper mache skulls at Michael's. I painted<br />
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I loved making this Day of the Dead sugar skull!<br />
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<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/category/Divine_Twine/c3">Divine Twine</a><br />
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<br />Kerstiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02290778656605304073noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815429555659289014.post-32010883348455297312013-09-04T22:01:00.000-07:002013-09-04T22:01:32.581-07:00Bakers Twine Christmas Tree CraftIs it too early to start crafting for Christmas?<br />
My kids just went back to school. I haven't<br />
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Oh.... but, those Christmas crafts just keep<br />
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This little Christmas craft is super simple.<br />
Start by painting a chipboard cone white.<br />
Once the paint is dry wrap the cone in<br />
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Then decorate your Christmas tree with buttons<br />
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For the trunk of my little tree I used a vintage spool.<br />
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<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/item/Green_Apple_Divine_Twine_/9/c16">Green Apple Divine Twine</a><br />
Chipboard cone<br />
Paint<br />
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Sewing spool<br />
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<br />Kerstiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02290778656605304073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815429555659289014.post-66938690920498029772013-07-31T22:36:00.001-07:002013-08-01T22:06:06.923-07:00DIY Summer Bracelet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For this months Whisker Graphics Design Team project<br />
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I added a vintage shell button to the larger bangle.<br />
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Keeping that summer thing going.....<br />
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Buttons and beadsKerstiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02290778656605304073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815429555659289014.post-47976878431888945272013-07-04T00:02:00.000-07:002013-07-04T00:02:43.461-07:00Mini Birthday Banner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Aren't these stickers SUPER cute!!!!!<br />
I was super happy to receive a sampling of them to play with.<br />
There NEW from <a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/category/Petite_Stickys/c59">Whisker Graphics</a>!!! ;)<br />
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I couldn't resist making a birthday banner.<br />
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Don't those colors just scream happy and party?<br />
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I wrapped some scrap bitty bag around a popsicle stick for a holder.<br />
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Wrote happy birthday on some of those awesome stickers.<br />
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Isn't that chick too cute!?!<br />
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A super festive birthday banner perfect for topping a cake, or<br />
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<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/category/Petite_Stickys/c59">Petite Stickys</a><br />
<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/item/Deep_Pink_Solid_Twine_/231/c16">Deep Pink Solid Divine Twine</a><br />
<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/item/Diagonal_Striped_Bigger_Bitty_Bags_/144/c67">Bitty Bag</a> Scraps<br />
Glue<br />
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<br />Kerstiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02290778656605304073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815429555659289014.post-20999457800536142462013-06-05T23:32:00.000-07:002013-06-05T23:32:21.761-07:004th of July Treat BagWell.........<br />
Kids are out of school, warmer weather is<br />
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Whisker Graphics has a whole slew of<br />
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July 4th celebrations.<br />
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<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/item/Red_Diagonal_Stripe_Kraft_Little_Bitty_Bags/257/c68">Red Diagonal Stripe Kraft Little Bitty Bags</a><br />
<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/item/Air_Mail_Divine_Twine_/121/c16">Air Mail Divine Twine</a><br />
<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/item/Small_Colored_Tags/180/c92">Small Colored Tags</a><br />
Glitter star<br />
American Flag pick<br />
Glue<br />
Whole punch<br />
PenKerstiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02290778656605304073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7815429555659289014.post-44248712981392816382013-06-05T23:06:00.001-07:002013-06-05T23:06:26.472-07:00Quick and Easy Gift Card HoldersThese quick and easy gift card holders make giving gift cards<br />
just a little more special.<br />
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A little bit of washi tape, some glue, and a couple of<br />
Whisker Graphics large Colored Tags and that's all it<br />
takes to create a special little gift card holder.<br />
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A gift card fits perfectly between 2 large colored tags.<br />
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Here is another variation of a gift card holder.<br />
Prefect for the often forgotten male teacher.<br />
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Supplies:<br />
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<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/item/Large_Colored_Tags/179/c92">Whisker Graphics Large Colored Tags</a><br />
<a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/category/Divine_Twine/c3">Divine Twine</a><br />
Washi tape<br />
Glue<br />
Scissors<br />
Rubber stamps & inkKerstiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02290778656605304073noreply@blogger.com0