It’s giveaway Monday again! This week’s giveaway is for a set of See D’s stamps by Inque Boutique.
Just leave a comment here by Thursday night at midnight and I will have random.org select a winner on Friday : )
This week’s question is: What are you looking forward to most this summer?
I loved reading about everyone’s current obsessions last week! I share a lot of them with you such as organizing my craft space, fabric, and watching the Bachelorette (Which is on right now actually!). Seems many of you are into Twilight – I actually just saw the movie!
I just wanted to answer Patty W’s question here about the healthy cocoa ball cookies I made. This is what she asked:
They look like the standard no-bake cookies we make, except we use more ingredients (and sugar) and cook them on the stove.
Did these hold up when eating?
I know these exact cookies you are talking about Patty – my mom used to make them all the time when I was younger and I loved those!! These new ones that I made did in fact hold up – really well actually. but I kept them in the freezer and took them out just before I was going to eat them. I only let them thaw for about 5 minutes. (lol- I am not patient!).
Ok, tutorial time! Are you guys enjoying these tutorials? Should I work on some more? I am really enjoying spending time in my craftroom right now (probably cause I know I have to pack it up soon…) and I am totally working on using my stash.
Today’s tutorial is on a Heart shaped gift box. (you can use any shaped box for this).
What you need:
– cardboard box with removable lid- any shape will work. I got mine at Michaels
– Claudine Hellmuth Gloss Multi Medium (or Liquid Laminate)
– Pieces of fabric
* I am going to mention here that I have both the Claudine Hellmuth Multi medium in GLOSS and the Liquid laminate. For compariosn reasons I’m going to use both so I can show the difference on here the best I can.
1. Cut up your fabric into various sized pieces.
2. Using a foam brush, brush some medium onto the box, place a piece of fabric onto right away and them cover it with another layer of medium. Do this same procedure until the entire box it covered.
3. After all the fabric pieces are on, cover the entire box with a layer of medium and let dry
For the above photos I used the Multi Medium and for the next set of photos I used the liquid laminate. I will be competely honest here and say that I found the multi medium MUCH easier to use. The liquis laminate is harder to spread as it is very watery so it kept dripping off the sides of the box before I had the chance to smooth it out. It then dried with a dull finish and the edges of the fabric stood out a little. With the multi medium, the fabric dried completely flat and it left a nice smooth and slightly glossy sheen to it when it dried. I actually ended up putting a coat of medium over the entire box – even the part that I used the liquid laminate on. Conclusion: my favorite is the Multi Medium, hands down!!
I would have to say, going for long walks on the beach with my 2 precious girls…
I would have to say, going for long walks on the beach with my 2 precious girls…
I’m most excited about seeing my grandbabies this summer….I can hardly wait…as they live 18 hours away
I’m most excited about seeing my grandbabies this summer….I can hardly wait…as they live 18 hours away
This summer I’m just looking to get some home projects done.
This summer I’m just looking to get some home projects done.
I’m looking forward to our family vacation to visit my brother who lives in Mississippi!
I’m looking forward to our family vacation to visit my brother who lives in Mississippi!
Summer – besides the weather and maybe getting a tan – I look forward to finishing my wedding scrapbook. Not that I haven’t enjoyed it but I am getting anxious to start a new project I have been working on this one for MONTHS!
Summer – besides the weather and maybe getting a tan – I look forward to finishing my wedding scrapbook. Not that I haven’t enjoyed it but I am getting anxious to start a new project I have been working on this one for MONTHS!
I am really looking forward to spending time with my kids and not having to get up to get kids off to school. I love summer!
I am really looking forward to spending time with my kids and not having to get up to get kids off to school. I love summer!
Everything! Mostly though, school is out. My daughter had a rough year, so now she can just relax! Looking forward to the garden and getting some sun!
Everything! Mostly though, school is out. My daughter had a rough year, so now she can just relax! Looking forward to the garden and getting some sun!
I am looking forward to having my college age daughter home for the summer. Don’t know how many more summers I’ll have her home so I’m going to enjoy every moment!
I am looking forward to having my college age daughter home for the summer. Don’t know how many more summers I’ll have her home so I’m going to enjoy every moment!
That looks like it was fun to make! Thanks for sharing!
That looks like it was fun to make! Thanks for sharing!
There are 5 thnigs I am looking forward to this summer. I just graduated high school so I am really going to enjoy this summer before starting college in the fall. Here they are:
-Spending time at our river lot. Summers at the river are amazing! family, friends, fires, corn hole, loud music, boating & just relaxing all weekend.
-My best friend is getting married September 19, so just helping her with her wedding & getting to be maid of honor.
-Trying to get some scrapbooking in…?
-The County fair, this will be my last year, its kinda sad since I have been doing it for 9 years. But the fair is something we all look forward to year round.
-Going to the drive-in movies with friends. Its going to be a blast!
-July 17-18 7 3 couples & one other girl are all going to The Beach waterpark for our senior trip!
There are 5 thnigs I am looking forward to this summer. I just graduated high school so I am really going to enjoy this summer before starting college in the fall. Here they are:
-Spending time at our river lot. Summers at the river are amazing! family, friends, fires, corn hole, loud music, boating & just relaxing all weekend.
-My best friend is getting married September 19, so just helping her with her wedding & getting to be maid of honor.
-Trying to get some scrapbooking in…?
-The County fair, this will be my last year, its kinda sad since I have been doing it for 9 years. But the fair is something we all look forward to year round.
-Going to the drive-in movies with friends. Its going to be a blast!
-July 17-18 7 3 couples & one other girl are all going to The Beach waterpark for our senior trip!
I’m looking forward to my vacation! Spending time at home or away… All play, no work!
I’m looking forward to my vacation! Spending time at home or away… All play, no work!
Looking forward to getting the kids pool filled so they can wear themselves out in it ! (and I can have some craft time)
Thanks for the cookie info! We make the no bakes quite often..always a favorite around here and they do NOT last long either! Amazing how fast a whole batch of any cookie disapprears !
Looking forward to getting the kids pool filled so they can wear themselves out in it ! (and I can have some craft time)
Thanks for the cookie info! We make the no bakes quite often..always a favorite around here and they do NOT last long either! Amazing how fast a whole batch of any cookie disapprears !
I too am looking forward to time spent with my 2 grandkids. They live close but I never have too much time with them. And they love to craft as well. Thanks for the tutorials!
Cheers Mary
I too am looking forward to time spent with my 2 grandkids. They live close but I never have too much time with them. And they love to craft as well. Thanks for the tutorials!
Cheers Mary
What I’m looking forward to most this summer is…a visit from my parents! They haven’t visited in over three years, and I haven’t seen my parents in over two years. They’re planning to stay for a month, so we’ll see how that will work out. 🙂
What I’m looking forward to most this summer is…a visit from my parents! They haven’t visited in over three years, and I haven’t seen my parents in over two years. They’re planning to stay for a month, so we’ll see how that will work out. 🙂
I look forward to having my son home from college and spending time with him.
I look forward to having my son home from college and spending time with him.
I am looking forward to eat some ice cream ^_^ Hum..
Thanks for this great tutorial!
I am looking forward to eat some ice cream ^_^ Hum..
Thanks for this great tutorial!
my favourite thing about summer is that there are no schedules!!! We can do what we want, when we want and don’t have to worry about all the regular schedules. I’m also looking forward to having time to be “crafty”.
my favourite thing about summer is that there are no schedules!!! We can do what we want, when we want and don’t have to worry about all the regular schedules. I’m also looking forward to having time to be “crafty”.
I am looking forward to my garden and all the goodness it brings, not to mention inspiration for my scrappin’!
I am looking forward to my garden and all the goodness it brings, not to mention inspiration for my scrappin’!
I am so looking forward to getting some much needed landscaping done around my home, and I just purchased a beautiful climbing rose bush today to get things rolling lol
I am so looking forward to getting some much needed landscaping done around my home, and I just purchased a beautiful climbing rose bush today to get things rolling lol
Riding my Harley. Last week we went to the Harley rally in Tennessee and we got to ride around the Nashville Super Speedway on our harleys. It was a blast. Looking forward to some more harley adventures soon.
Riding my Harley. Last week we went to the Harley rally in Tennessee and we got to ride around the Nashville Super Speedway on our harleys. It was a blast. Looking forward to some more harley adventures soon.
I’m looking forward to spending weekends away with my husband in our motorhome. No telephone (except for emergencies), peace and quiet, and lots of time to read . . . and to search for scrapbooking inspiration for the Fall months.
I’m looking forward to spending weekends away with my husband in our motorhome. No telephone (except for emergencies), peace and quiet, and lots of time to read . . . and to search for scrapbooking inspiration for the Fall months.
I am enjoying your tutorials. Thanks so much for sharing them. I would love to win these stamps. I like anything with flowers and flourishes. Nothing special for summer, just enjoying each day as it comes.
I am enjoying your tutorials. Thanks so much for sharing them. I would love to win these stamps. I like anything with flowers and flourishes. Nothing special for summer, just enjoying each day as it comes.
I am looking forward to the release of the 2nd book in the twilight series “New Moon”
I am looking forward to the release of the 2nd book in the twilight series “New Moon”
I love all of the flowers this time of year bring. We have so many beautiful wildflowers here.
Thanks for the comparison in your tutorial.
I love all of the flowers this time of year bring. We have so many beautiful wildflowers here.
Thanks for the comparison in your tutorial.
Looking forward to spending time with my daughter at the park
Looking forward to spending time with my daughter at the park
I’m looking forward to a trip to Seaside, Oregon with my best friend – to celebrate our 50th birthdays! Can’t wait!!
I’m looking forward to a trip to Seaside, Oregon with my best friend – to celebrate our 50th birthdays! Can’t wait!!
I’m looking forward to spending time with my 2 little boys… swimming pool, ice cream and park !!!
I’m looking forward to spending time with my 2 little boys… swimming pool, ice cream and park !!!
Looking forward spend time with my parents. And scrap scrap scrap !!!
Looking forward spend time with my parents. And scrap scrap scrap !!!
Love summer time! looking forward to spending time at the beach with the kids !!
Love summer time! looking forward to spending time at the beach with the kids !!
Thanks for your tutorials
This summer I’m looking forward to eat some fresh fruits and ice cream… and go to the beach
Thanks for your tutorials
This summer I’m looking forward to eat some fresh fruits and ice cream… and go to the beach
I am looking forward to swimming in my pool with the kids and sending the kids off to their first time at camp. A whole week without them.
Great tutorial! I love that heart box.
I am looking forward to swimming in my pool with the kids and sending the kids off to their first time at camp. A whole week without them.
Great tutorial! I love that heart box.
What a great little box. I love that you used fabric instead of paper. What a wonderful gift for someone. This summer I am just happy to be in my craft room. We are also going to go visit family in Florida soon too.
xoxo, Christine
What a great little box. I love that you used fabric instead of paper. What a wonderful gift for someone. This summer I am just happy to be in my craft room. We are also going to go visit family in Florida soon too.
xoxo, Christine
Going to the beach and eating crabs!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com
Going to the beach and eating crabs!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com
Hi Jess – I’m looking forward to summer because I am painting rooms in my home – I’ve lived with pearl white walls for a few years now but now I’m selecting colors and painting room by room!! Currently painting my bedroom! I’d love to win those stamps because I am scrapping and card making this summer too 🙂
Hi Jess – I’m looking forward to summer because I am painting rooms in my home – I’ve lived with pearl white walls for a few years now but now I’m selecting colors and painting room by room!! Currently painting my bedroom! I’d love to win those stamps because I am scrapping and card making this summer too 🙂
Also meant to say that OH YES – I do love your tutorials! I just made a graduation card using the gift card holder tutorial you posted this past week. I’ll let you know when I post my pictures on my blog and point back to your blog for others to see your wonderful ideas and tutorials! Love, Mary
Also meant to say that OH YES – I do love your tutorials! I just made a graduation card using the gift card holder tutorial you posted this past week. I’ll let you know when I post my pictures on my blog and point back to your blog for others to see your wonderful ideas and tutorials! Love, Mary
Hey
I did the accordian album this weekend. It turned out very nice and I ended up making 3 of them for the graduation parties I went to. Everyone was very pleased 🙂 Thanks for the tutorial. I posted them on my blog and am going to post them on sb.com. I gave credit to you on the blog and will do so on sb. Have a great week!
Hey
I did the accordian album this weekend. It turned out very nice and I ended up making 3 of them for the graduation parties I went to. Everyone was very pleased 🙂 Thanks for the tutorial. I posted them on my blog and am going to post them on sb.com. I gave credit to you on the blog and will do so on sb. Have a great week!
I’m looking forward to lounging by the pool and reading.
I’m looking forward to lounging by the pool and reading.
I’m looking forward to a more laid- back schedule & spending some quality time with the kids. Thanks!
I’m looking forward to a more laid- back schedule & spending some quality time with the kids. Thanks!
Spending time with my kids and starting a garden, ofcourse scrappin it all!!!
Spending time with my kids and starting a garden, ofcourse scrappin it all!!!
Totally looking forward to having my big almost 3rd grader home in 4 more school days, enjoying the last few months with my shadow, soon to start kindie,princess obsessed, almost 5 big girl home…and cherishing the little dude’s fun with his big bubba and sissy… and in 2 weeks D.I.S.N.E.Y.
Totally looking forward to having my big almost 3rd grader home in 4 more school days, enjoying the last few months with my shadow, soon to start kindie,princess obsessed, almost 5 big girl home…and cherishing the little dude’s fun with his big bubba and sissy… and in 2 weeks D.I.S.N.E.Y.
getting to do more things with my son this year (last summer he wasn’t walking yet… and he was a BIG baby— I had to carrying him everywhere) so this summer it’s fun getting to watch him DO soo much!
getting to do more things with my son this year (last summer he wasn’t walking yet… and he was a BIG baby— I had to carrying him everywhere) so this summer it’s fun getting to watch him DO soo much!
I am most looking forward to going to Michigan. My boys love it when we vacation there. Thanks for the contest!
I am most looking forward to going to Michigan. My boys love it when we vacation there. Thanks for the contest!
I love the heart box. I got several of the boxes at the “everytings a dollar” store. A great place to find objests to craft with.
I love the heart box. I got several of the boxes at the “everytings a dollar” store. A great place to find objests to craft with.
Hibernating! I hate the heat!!!!
Hibernating! I hate the heat!!!!
new to your blog…love it. This summer I’m excieted about getting my house in order (after major foundation repair) and getting my studio back in order.
new to your blog…love it. This summer I’m excieted about getting my house in order (after major foundation repair) and getting my studio back in order.
I am looking forward to having my second child sometime in August, hopefully more like July.
I am looking forward to having my second child sometime in August, hopefully more like July.
I just found your blog and love it already. Thanks for the great give-away. I live about 4 hours away from my children and grandchildren and as always, when I have some time off – I head there.
I just found your blog and love it already. Thanks for the great give-away. I live about 4 hours away from my children and grandchildren and as always, when I have some time off – I head there.