How To Make An Innovative, Magnetic Clip

Today's project is an innovative clip made with a magnet.
I started with this:

And ended up with this!

Check it out on the
ScraPerfect Blog.

Craft On!

~charity~

Boo Jar

How about a super SCARY night light.

No worries, it sports a battery operated candle so it's super safe!

~ Boo Jar ~

For this project I used a pickle jar. If you are worried about glass in a little ones room simply use a peanut butter container.

 Step 1:Use a foam brush to dab black acrylic paint onto the sides and back of jar, leaving a window to frame the ghostie.

The paint can be dabbed on lightly so the glow of the candle shows through.

Step 2:
Cut gate from Haunted House Cardstock.
Cut "Boo" from Boo Words Glitter Cardstock.
Cut pumpkins from Pumpkins Glitter Cardstock.
Cut web from Spiderweb Glitter Cardstock.

Step 3:
Pierce lid of jar using nail or paper piercer.
Tie knot in yarn, thread through hole in lid so knot stays on top.
 Attach yarn to Friendly Ghost and suspend in jar.

 Step 4:Glue web to top of jar lid. Use a magnet for a clamp.

Step 5: When the jar is dry adhere gate to inside of jar, facing window. Adhere Boo to top of window and pumpkins to base of window.

Step 6: Place battery operated candle in jar.

This cute project takes an up-cycled container and a sprinkle of imagination. Make one for a child's room or several to line the porch rail.

Supplies:

Cardstock, Ghost:Robin's Nest

Acrylic Paint:Deco Art
Battery Candle: Dollar One
Pickle Jar:Nalley

Scrap On!

~charity~

Potion Bottles

Today's project is a step-by-step tutorial for fantasy themed altered bottles. These particular bottles are from Vanilla and trial size Olive Oil.

~ Potion Bottles ~

I am thrilled to say that with the exception of the bottles, twine, and tiny type, ALL of the supplies to decorate these bottles are available at The Robin's Nest Store!!!

Step 1: Clean bottles and let dry thoroughly. The dish washer works great for removing labels, but be sure to remove the paper from the filter!!!

Step 2: Cut feathers from Blue Glitter Chipboard. Paint lower two thirds of feathers white, leave to dry.

 Step 3: Apply Doily Die Cut to bottle using extra strength adhesive tape. Using the same method apply Orange Crush Card to bottle. Add lettering.

Step 4: Add assorted Dew Drops to doily and card.

Step 5: Wrap Natural Twine around neck of bottle, glue Natural Seashells to ends. Wrap twine around bottle at center of card, tie in back.

I love medieval themed items and often use them as year-round decor. If that is not your style then group these bottles in strategic areas for Halloween!

Supplies:
Decorative Supplies:The Robin's Nest
Feather Dies:Lawn Fawn
Tiny Type:Making Memories
Acrylic Paint:Delta Creative

Scrap On!

~charity~

My Boy

Today I bring you an altered Embroidery Hoop that is all about boys! I knew what I wanted to do as soon as I saw that adorable racoon rub-on and the glitter pine tree paper.

~ My Boy ~

Before beginning the project loosen the screw and separate the center hoop from the outer hoop.

Step 1: Cut circle for base paper that will fit center hoop exactly, and ink the edges. Also ink the edges of outer hoop and leave to dry.

 

  Step 2: Add Rub On's and a partial circle of paper in a contrasting color.

 Step 3: Glue circle to center hoop.  Add a ring of hot glue on the inside to strengthen bond.

 Step 4: Assemble Charms
For mine I used a bicycle, a circle of paper with a rub-on and dew drop, and a clippie with three dew drops. I strung them with twine and draped the twine over the tightening screw.

Step 5: Reassemble hoops, add dew drops to outer hoop.

These paper collections meld seamlessly and are perfect for any forest adventure theme!

Robin's Nest Products:

Golden Berry Dew Drops

Fiesta Diamond Dew Drops
Water Dew Drops

Belgian Chocolate Boy Rub On's
Boy Star Glitter Cardstock
Pine Trees Glitter Cardstock

Robin's Nest Clippies

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to scour your local thrift store for embroidery hoops. 

These decorative wall hangings look amazing in sets of three!!!

Supplies:

Embroidery Hoop:Darice

Bicycle Charm:Michaels

Twine:Twinery

Dew Drops, Cardstock: Robin's Nest

Circle Cutter:Kreaxions

Scrap On

~charity~

Dragons and Mermaids

I am one of the new designers for the Robin's Nest and my specialty is Altered Items. I also happen to have a serious thing for dragons and mermaids. I don't have a lot of practice drawing, but I tried my hand at it for today's project.

I began my project with a white pair of tennis shoes, 

a tracing book by Chris Down, and a pile of Dew Drops!

 I chose a long tailed serpentine dragon for the right shoe and a mermaid with flowing hair for the left shoe. I am not to fond of how her face turned out...but her tail makes me VERY happy! LOL!

On the toe of the dragon's shoe I marked out a treasure pile.
On the mermaid's shoe I colored a treasure chest.

I added dew drops to the toes to give my fairy tale shoes live detail.
Artist Tip: Choose a glue that will move with the shoes or you will be scattering treasure as you walk!

 To finish my side designs I added pearls to the mermaids hair and a gem at her throat. I also adhered a few dew drops to her tail. The Dragon has black diamond dew drops on his wings and a green eye.

The dew drops are SUPER easy to use and so much fun.
My fairy tale shoes sparkle and shine with these perfect additions.

Supplies:

Shoes:Nike
Markers:Sharpie
Idea Book:Chris Down
Glacier Diamond Dew DropsFiesta Diamond Dew Drops
Beach Party Dew Drops
Silver Bells Dew Drops
Christmas Dew Drops

Metalic Gold Dew Drops

Scrap On!

~charity~

New Design Team Announcement

In May I participated in the Robin's Nest Design Team Hunt with this altered book.
~Captured Memories ~

I am THRILLED to announce that my venture was a success!!!
I will be joining the Robin's Nest Design Team for the July to December term.

Follow along with my newest crafting experience at Chattering Robins.

Scrap On

~charity~