I've got a fun spring tutorial for you today! It's an easy to make nest out of recycled paper and Multi Medium. By using Multi Medium instead of white glue you can create this nest using less layers of paper! Makes for a very quick project!
Here are a few little birdies from my Paper Bird Printable kit looking right at home sitting in the nest!You can also use your nest for Easter eggs too! Read on to see how I created mine!
Shred old book pages and brown paper bag in your shredder. Cover a bowl with plastic wrap. I didn’t have any plastic wrap so I used a plastic grocery bag and it worked great!
Apply Multi medium to your surface and glue on shredded papers
Continue until you’ve covered the bottom of the bowl and little bit of the sides. Once you have a smooth layer of shredded papers on, add a final coat of multi medium and sprinkle on another layer of shredded papers so that it give the outside a messy birds nest look.
Paint a few craft store wooden eggs to place inside! Here I painted eggs using Claudine Hellmuth Studio paints in Blank Canvas, Painterly Pink, Dash of Red, Yellow Pastel and Sky Blue mixed with Classic TealSUPPLIES USED FOR THIS PROJECT:
Old book pages and brown paper bags Small bowl Plastic wrap or plastic grocery bag affiliate links
I've got another spring printable kit in my Etsy shop!
I created these little whimsical paper bird ornaments to be used as centerpiece decorations for Easter, but then while I was working on them I thought they could also be used for Weddings (how cute as a cake topper!), Baby showers or just to add a little whimsy to your home! I also made a how-to video to help you assemble them! Our Brian cat seems to think that they can also make great cat toys too! Here's an Instagram I took of him "helping" during my photo shoot. He decided he really loved these birds and wanted one to play with. I finally gave in and let him have one (after the photo shoot of course!)
Tim Holtz is having a super fun blog hop and giveaway with his lovely Tattered Florals Die! I've got a tutorial for you and then look for the GIVEAWAY at the end of this post!
For my project using the Tattered Florals Die, I created a Sticky Back canvas brooch that you can pin to a necklace, to your scarf or jacket! SUPPLIES:Tim Holtz Sizzix Tattered Florals die Claudine Hellmuth Studio Stick Back Canvas in Natural 8.5x11"Claudine Hellmuth Studio Painterly Pink paintClaudine Hellmuth Studio Multi Medium Ink Blending tool with foamButtonPin BackSand paper
Start with a piece of 8.5x11" Natural Sticky Back Canvas and print a handwriting image onto it using your inkjet printer
Peel off the backing paper from the Sticky Back Canvas
Fold it in half so both sides stick together
Cut using the Tattered Florals die on your die cutting machine
Sand the edges of your Sticky Back Canvas Flowers to distress them by rubbing the edges on sandpaper
Squeeze out a small amount of paint onto your Craft Sheet
Using the ink blending tool, dip the foam into the paint and then brush lightly over the edges of the flower.
Scrunch up the flowers to give them dimension. Then set the flower pieces aside. Now we are going to make the center of the flower!
Cut a 2" square piece of Sticky Back Canvas and a 1" x 11" long strip. Make a small cut in the top of the strip of Sticky Back Canvas
Tear the strip of Sticky Back Canvas in half lengthwise
Peel off the paper backing from the square of Sticky Back canvas and leave the adhesive side facing up
Take the long strip of Sticky Back canvas and remove the paper backing, stick one end to the adhesive side of the canvas square.
Start rolling up your flower by twisting one 1/2 turn and then sticking the strip of canvas into the adhesive side of the canvas square in a circular motion.
Keep twisting and sticking and it will look like this!
Trim off the excess canvas around the flower
Lightly tap on a little bit of Painterly Pink paint using the link blending tool
Apply Multi medium to the center of the largest flower
Layer up all the flowers, adding Multi Medium in between each layer.
Add a button using Multi Medium to the center of your flower
Add a pin back to the back of the flower. I glued mine on with more Multi Medium!
Pin your flower to an old necklace and wear! Or pin it to a scarf, a hat or a jacket!
THE GIVEAWAY DETAILS:A big Thanks to Tim Holtz, for being so generous and sending me a Tattered Florals die to GIVEAWAY to one of you! HOW TO ENTER: Just leave a comment here on this post between now and March 22 at 5pm EST, for a chance to win! Make sure to leave me a way to get in in touch with you!Also If you do already have the die, don't miss the play along challenge at Tim's blog -- there's a chance to win a HUGE prize there!!
I've got some fun printable kits over in my etsy shop to get you ready for spring!
These little Happy house favor boxes can hold favors and gift cards! My printable Church favor box goes perfectly with the happy houses so you can make an Easter village for your mantle! You can also use this little church for weddings or baptism parties too!Add my Sweet Treat train with Easter eggs in the back to your Easter display and you have a super cuter spring theme! Once Easter is over you can use your Sweet Treat Train for birthday parties by adding cupcakes to the cargo cars! Find these printable kits that you can download and make in my etsy shop here!
I love business magazines, if you look on my bedside table I have a huge stack of them. Inc., Fast Company Business Week etc so when I was offered a complimentary copy of Where Women Create Business to review I said "yes please!"
Where Women Create Business is the perfect blend of regular business magazines but with all the eye candy of Somerset Studio magazine. You are introduced to beautiful studio spaces with decorating advice for your home offices but don't let that make you think that this is a magazine without substance. Within it's pages are great articles such as one by Kelly Rae Roberts on "finding your why" and advice on accounting, branding, product design and PR. I've had this copy of this issue for a couple months and I am still working my way through all the juicy nuggets! You can grab your copy of Where Women Create Business on your newsstand or online here.
I wanted to share a little gift with you! I've created a freebie bunny ears printable that you can download and make. Perfect for Easter or maybe just because you wish spring were here already!
It's such an easy project - it literally takes 1 minute to make. Just download, print, cut and fold!
Here's my friend Amy's adorable son, Alfredo modeling the ears for you! Thank you Alfredo for being such a good sport! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE BUNNY EARS PRINTABLE! -- file is approx 2MB To download from the preview widget above, click the arrow button on the bottom right. This will save the high res file to your computer and you will have beautiful bunny ears ready to print and enjoy! :)Links to this freebie printable on pinterest, twitter, facebook etc are very much appreciated! Spread the word! For more fun Easter, Spring (and any occasion printable kits) that you can download and make check out my Etsy store here! Don't miss any freebies! Make sure to sign up for my email list here:
I've got one more stencil tutorial video for you!
In this video I'll share with you a resist stencil technique using Ranger's Watermark Resist pad, Claudine Hellmuth Studio paints, and my new stencils with Ranger and the Crafters Workshop!
My new stencils are available in store now. Find them online at Ellen Huston, Simon Says Stamp and ask for them at your local Craft Store!
I'm only teaching at ONE workshop event for 2013 and here are the details! I'll be at Art Unraveled in Phoenix teaching my 3 most popular classes:
Tuesday July 30th - Solving the Composition Conundrum
Wednesday July 31st - Adventures in Color
Thursday August 1st - Collage Discovery Workshop
Click the class links above for all the details and visit the Art Unraveled main web site to register! I hope you'll be able to come! If you can't make it out to Arizona I'll be teaching a brand NEW online class starting this summer!
Hope to see you either online or in person this year!
Sign up for my email list below and I'll update you as soon as I have sign up info for my online class:
I'm excited to share my newest printable kit in my Etsy shop with you!
A cute little Retro oven cupcake box! Included this kit are FIVE oven colors, a removable cupcake tray, cupcake flags with text you can edit right in your PDF (no special software needed!) and darling little oven mitt gift tags to add that finishing touch to your ovens. I think these would be great as a housewarming gift, baby shower, bridal shower and of course just for fun! Not only are they a great size for cupcakes, but they also fit gift cards too! And doll house lovers like me: just tell your printer to print at 70% and your ovens will be a great size for 1/12" scale --- also this oven is a perfect fit for my paper doll kits! Give your Paper dolls a fun little oven to play with!
I also created a how to video so you can see how easy it is to assemble!
Visit my Etsy shop to see all my printable goodies!
I've got another stencil tutorial video for you!
In this video I'll share with you a resist stencil technique using Claudine Hellmuth Studio Multi Medium, and my new stencils with Ranger and the Crafters Workshop!
My new stencils are available in store now. Find them online at Ellen Huston, Simon Says Stamp and ask for them at your local Craft Store!
I'm at the HSN Studios getting ready for another big craft event. I'll be on tomorrow morning, starting at 8am launching two new kits! (I hope you'll be able to watch me!)
Here's my schedule you can watch on HSN.com or on the HSN channel on your TV:
February 12th show times:
8am EST hour - Milk Truck Chipboard kit
3pm EST hour - Milk Truck Chipboard kit and Paper Love Paper pack
These time may get adjusted so I'll post any last minute time changes to twitter and facebook.
But don't worry if you miss it, it'll be on HSN.com and you'll be able to find the kits to purchase on HSN.com too!! You don't even need to wait for me to be on air to grab your own kit, hop on over to HSN.com -- they are online right now! (Update: Paper pack is already on HSN.com here! And Milk Truck Chipboard kit is online here!)
Here's a preview of the two brand new kits that I'll be launching tomorrow morning at 8am EST:
If you are reading this blog post from a feed. Click here to watch the video.
Thanks to everyone who cheered me on last time from twitter and facebook! I so appreciate your support!
Here's a quick and easy Valentine's Day card that you can whip up in minutes using my new stencils and a couple items I bet you already have in your craft room. Complete instructions over on the Ranger web site here!
I've got another stencil tutorial video for you!
In this video I'll share with you an embossed metal foil stencil technique using Claudine Hellmuth Studio gesso, Ranger foil tape, and my new stencils with Ranger and the Crafters Workshop!
My new stencils are available in store now. Find them online at Ellen Huston, Simon Says Stamp and ask for them at your local Craft Store!
I've got two BRAND NEW new kits launching on HSN this Tuesday February 12th! And I've got a sneak peek video to share all the details with you!
The first kit is a HUGE paper pack. If you've got my other HSN kits, this is the perfect paper pack to boost those kits and use up all those extra embellishments! The paper is a really great weight. It's not as heavy as cardstock but it's not a light weight paper either, it cuts like butter on cutting machines too!
The second kit is a gigantic chipboard kit. If you missed my ice cream truck chipboard kit from last year (that one sold out super fast!) then you will want to snap this one up. Inside there are hundreds and hundreds (hundreds!!) of chipboard pieces all illustrated by me just for you!
Watch my sneak peek to see all the goodness:
If you are reading this blog post from a feed. Click here to watch the video.
Here are my show times for February 12th: 8am EST hour - Milk Truck Chipboard kit3pm EST hour - Milk Truck Chipboard kit and Paper Love Paper packThese times could change. I'll post last minute time changes to twitter and facebook). But don't worry if you miss it, it'll be on HSN.com and you'll be able to find the kits to purchase on HSN.com starting February 12th (or earlier) too!
I wanted to share with you my process for designing my paper cupcake favor boxes .... these are sweet little cupcake gift boxes that you can print and make, and the best part -- they are calorie free!!
I have a round about way of designing my paper kits, I don't design them in CAD or anything technical like that, it's a little bit of this and that (and lots of trial and error) until I get the paper to do what I want it to do.I'll let you in on my process here in this video:
I created the cupcake flags with text that you can change right in your PDF so you can use them for any occasion -- birthday, baby showers etc, or I think they even look cute as whimsical home decor! And how great would these be for Valentines Day! Just use the included Love flag and you are ready to go!Cupcakes are now available in my Etsy store here!
May Flaum is teaching a fabulous online class and she has offered me one spot to GIVEAWAY on my blog! Thanks May!
GIVEAWAY DETAILS: ONE winner will be selected for this giveaway. Prize is a space in May Flaum's Curious Scrapbooker's Field Guide online class. Winner will be picked at random using the inlinkz.com contest picker from the comments in this post. Just comment on this blog post to enter and don't forget to leave me a way to contact you in your comment if your profile doesn't have that information! Contest ends tomorrow, Tuesday Jan 29th ending approx at 5pm EST. I'll post the winner here! ABOUT MAY'S CLASS: The Curious Scrapbooker’s Field Guide12 Weeks of Techniques and Creative Play taught by May Flaum Starts 1/31/2013 - registration ends Feb 6th$89 - use this discount code for $5 off: learnwithmay CLASS DESCRIPTION: It's a wild world of possibilities out there when it comes to scrapbooking. Patterned paper winds up on a mixed media canvas, while an artist's gesso finds a home on a traditional scrapbook layout. Stamps aren't only for cards anymore—they get used on any and everything. With all of this going on, wouldn't it be nice to have a guide to walk you through the many possibilities out there? During each of the 12-weeks of class, there will be a focus on specific techniques and products. Adding texture, stitching, mists, stamping and everything else she could think of—May has created a class full of information and inspiration. Students will find scrapbook layout project examples each week as well as projects such as cards, tags, altered projects and mixed media canvases. This class features a new colorful PDF handout and videos each week, and an A-Z basics library of 26 videos. Read rest of description here ... Sign up for the class and use this discount code for $5 off -- learnwithmay -- woohoo! thanks May!
FTC Disclosure: some of the links in this post are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I will earn a small referral fee. I appreciate your clicks and support! No purchase necessary to enter the giveaway. Just leave a comment in this post and you are entered!
I'm at the HSN Studios seeting up my tables to get ready for the big 24 hour craft event starting tonight at Midnight!
Here's my schedule you can watch on HSN.com or on the HSN channel on your TV:
1am EST hour - Pop art Stickers a go-go (this kit previewed here!!)
8am EST hour - A Pocket Full of Memories Card Making kit and Home Sweet Home Scrapbooking kit
7pm EST hour - A Pocket Full of Memories Card Making kit
As it is usual with TV, schedules change and any of the above time slots could be adjusted. I'll post last minute time changes to twitter and facebook.
But don't worry if you miss it, it'll be on HSN.com and you'll be able to find the kits to purchase on HSN.com too!! You don't even need to wait for me to be on air to grab your own kit.
You can hop on over to HSN.com anytime!
Here are my preview videos of my three new kits debuting starting tonight at 1am EST!
Pop Art Stickers A Go-Go:
A Pocket Full of Memories Card kit:Home Sweet Home Scrapbooking kit:Thanks to everyone who cheered me on last time from twitter and facebook! I so appreciate your support!
My last sneak peek to share with you is my brand new Home Sweet Home Scrapbooking kit which launches on HSN and HSN.com Jan 23rd! That's this Wednesday at 8am EST! Yipppe!!!
This kit is overloaded with exciting stuff: chipboard, glassine envelopes, patterned papers and plain card stock,dimensional stickers, paper stickers and trims all with my hand drawn illustrations.
Watch my preview video to see everything that's inside!
My paper crafting kits are exclusive to HSN so you won't find them anywhere else --- and it's a limited edition with limited quantities. So grab one now while you can!
If you are reading this blog post from a feed. Click here to watch the video. Here are my show times for January 23rd: 1am EST hour - Pop art Stickers a go-go 8am EST hour - A Pocket Full of Memories Card Making kit and Home Sweet Home Scrapbooking kit7pm EST hour - A Pocket Full of Memories Card Making kitThese times could change. I'll post last minute time changes to twitter and facebook. But don't worry if you miss it, it'll be on HSN.com and you'll be able to find the kits to purchase on HSN.com starting Jan 23rd (or earlier) too!
I've got another stencil tutorial video for you!
In this video I'll share with you a reverse stencil technique using Claudine Hellmuth Studio paints, Claudine Hellmuth Studio Extra Time medium and my new stencils with Ranger and the Crafters Workshop!
We are launching these stencils at the CHA Show (I'm on my way there right now!), so they aren't in stores yet, but they will be very soon! I'll post an update as soon as they are available! Join my mailing list and you'll be the first to know when they are in stores: I've got another tutorial video for you on Monday -- gesso texture stenciling! See you then!
I've got a fun little tutorial for you today! I'm so excited about my new stencils with Ranger and the Crafters Workshop!
Here's a quick video introducing you to my new stencil line and I also show you a quick and easy way to stencil using my paints. In this video, you'll also learn my new favorite surface to stencil on -- here's a hint: it's something you can buy at the drug store or even the grocery store!
We are launching these stencils at the CHA Show in just a couple days, so they aren't in stores yet, but they will be very soon! Join my mailing list and you'll be the first to know when they are available:Hope you enjoy the video! I've got another tutorial video for you tomorrow -- reverse stenciling!
The CHA Show is fast approaching! Here's my appearance schedule for those of you who will be attending the show. I hope you'll stop by and say hi!
SATURDAY - JANUARY 12th
12pm - 3pm - Ranger booth #636
3:30-5pm - Stampers Anonymous booth #550
SUNDAY - JANUARY 13th
8-10am - invite only demo event Ranger booth #636
12pm - 3pm - Ranger booth #636
3:15-5pm - Crafter's Workshop booth #1270
MONDAY - JANUARY 14th
8-10am - invite only demo event Ranger booth #636
12pm - 3pm - Ranger booth #636
4-5pm - Designer showcase meet 'n greet booth #1036
TUESDAY - JANUARY 15th
11am-12pm - Designer showcase booth #1036
I'm super excited to share with you my new release for the CHA winter show! Stencils! hooray!
I've wanted to create stencils for a long time so I was thrilled when The Crafters Workshop and Ranger teamed up to make it happen!
Here's a preview of my designs:
All stencils are 6x6" and are designed to be used with the Claudine Hellmuth Studio paints and mediums and with all the amazing dyes, inks, and sprays that Ranger offers! Read Ranger's official press release.If you are attending CHA, I'll be at the Ranger booth every day of the show from 12noon-3pm and at the Crafter's Workshop Booth from 3-5pm on Sunday Jan 13th. Stop by and say hi! I've got a lot of fun techniques I'm excited to share with you!I'll be posting my full CHA schedule next week as we get closer to the show!
Let's make some texture with gesso!
In this video I'll share with you a gesso texture stencil technique using Claudine Hellmuth Studio paints, Claudine Hellmuth Studio White Gesso and my new stencils with Ranger and the Crafters Workshop!
My stencils are launching at the CHA Show (I'm at the show right now!), so they aren't in stores yet, but they will be very soon!I'll be posting updates as soon as they are in stores! Join my mailing list and you'll be the first to know when they are available:
Here's a sneak peek of my brand new card making kit launching this Wednesday Jan 23rd on HSN!!
This kit is overloaded with yummy goodness: tags, envelopes, pre printed cards, pockets, bakers twine, mini buttons, chipboard and stickers with my hand drawn illustrations. And the best part --- it's got pockets that you can include inside or outside your card design! A little twist on the plain old card. In this preview video I show you how it works!:If you are reading this blog post from a feed. Click here to watch the video.
We only printed this kit in very limited quantities. So when they are gone -- they are gone forever! gasp!Here are my show times for January 23rd: 1am EST hour - Pop art Stickers a go-go 8am EST hour - A Pocket Full of Memories Card Making kit and Home Sweet Home Scrapbooking kit7pm EST hour - A Pocket Full of Memories Card Making kitThese times could change. I'll post last minute time changes to twitter and facebook. But don't worry if you miss it, it'll be on HSN.com and you'll be able to find the kits to purchase on HSN.com starting Jan 23rd (or earlier) too! I'll be sharing anther preview Monday! Have a great weekend!!
I'm really excited to share with you one of my new kits launching on HSN this Wednesday January 23rd!
If you missed my previous Pop Art Sticker kit which was a super fast sell out, here's a whole new kit for you and with the addition of acetate and glitter accents!! My last Pop Art Sticker kit kit sold out so fast and when they are gone they are gone forever, so grab this one while you can!
Here's an early preview of what you'll see me showing on HSN this Wednesday at 1am EST (that's Tuesday night at 10pm for you West-coasters!)
Not only is this kit layered with so many details, but it comes in the cutest little suitcase storage box that I am in love with!! Really I wanted to make this just so I could have the cute storage box :)If you are reading this blog post from a feed. Click here to watch the video.
Here are my show times for January 23rd: 1am EST hour - Pop art Stickers a go-go (this kit previewed here!!) 8am EST hour - A Pocket Full of Memories Card Making kit and Home Sweet Home Scrapbooking kit7pm EST hour - A Pocket Full of Memories Card Making kitThese times could change. I'll post last minute time changes to twitter and facebook). But don't worry if you miss it, it'll be on HSN.com and you'll be able to find the kits to purchase on HSN.com starting Jan 23rd (or earlier) too! I'll be sharing anther preview tomorrow! see you then!
What a brilliant idea! Love the book pages peeping out of your nest & of course your birds are an incredible design. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Thank you so much Mel! So glad you like it!!
I'm over the moon for these precious little birdies...and then you set them in the sweetest little nest...my heart goes pitty pat! Such a clever idea, Claudine. I use Multi Medium all the time...I wish it came in 5 gallon buckets! LOL
Thanks Kathy!! I also would love 5 gallon jars of multi medium :)
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So adorable! Thank you for the how-to, Claudine!
This is an adorable project!
To see this blog we teach "how to make a recycled paper bird nest"
recycling paper
One word...brilliant!!