Podcast Archive

I have a fun and colorful project for today's show. By mixing a variety of papers and assorted colors of wax, I create a bright, inspiring wax covered collage.

 

 

 

To follow along, gather these supplies: 

• Variety of papers for background

   

• Focal image (I used a collage sheet from Teesha Moore)
• Wood board for foundation of collage
• Purified beeswax
• Pigment wax cubes
• Hot wax art stylus
• Melting pot
• Heat gun
• Scissors

   

• Paper towels
• Dedicated paintbrush for wax
• Sanding block
• Rub ons

You may already have most of these materials in your craft supplies. If you are looking for hot wax art supplies you can find a lot of them at my online store at shop.craftedby.us or at some craft stores.

 

This cute holiday wall hanging is a very easy and fun to make. Join Michelle as she combines some vintage text and some glitter to make this project. To follow along you will need these items:

• Yes paste or a glue stick
• About 9 or 10 sheets of vintage text paper
• Small stapler
• Stickles - I used silver
• Glue brush
• Craft scissors
• Pinking shears
• Cardboard - 1 sheet at least 10x10 in. and another at least 4x4 in.
• Tulle - about 12 inches
• Ribbon - about 6 inches
• Staz On ink - I used brown
• Walnut Ink
• Paper towels
• Water

Join Michelle and her daughter Sarah as they create a no-sew fleece blanket. This super easy project is something you can make in less than an hour. It is also a great project to do with the kids. If you are looking for something to make as a Christmas gift then you will want to give this a try. To follow along, gather these supplies:

2 - 1 1/2 to 2 yd pieces of fleece fabric
scrap cardboard cut to 4x4 square and 4x1 rectangle
Sharp scissors

For this 50th episode of Crafted by Us we have a fun Fabric and Fiber Friday project. We blend a bit of colorful felt with beads to create charms for a lovely bracelet. To follow along with this episode you will need:

• Felt
• Head pins
• Beads
• Jump rings
• "Blank" bracelet
• Nylon beading thread
• Sewing needle
• Wire cutter
• Round nose pliers (?)
• Regular pliers
• Small clamp
• Paper piecer or awl
• Scissors

So gather up your scrap felt pieces and beads and lets make a bracelet!

 

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This projects uses the  JustRite - Round Monogram Stamper Kit  to create simple monogramed napkins and coasters for a wedding. This is a great idea to add a personal touch to items without spending a lot of money. And it is super easy too! To follow along you will need:

• JustRite - Round Monogram Stamper Kit  (you can get these at local and online craft and scrapbook stores, AND at http://shop.craftedby.us)
• Staz On refill ink (again, try local and online craft and scrapbook stores, AND at http://shop.craftedby.us)
• Napkins
• Coasters (I bought these from http://www.blockheadstamps.com/)
• Coaster size stamp (http://www.blockheadstamps.com/)

Also, for some more coaster stamping inspiration check Blockheads Stamps coaster section.

 

 

In this episode Michelle blunders through making a purse. One that she has made dozens of times but has never tried to show someone else how to make. Despite the minor goofs you will still be able to make a purse of your own. To follow along, gather these materials:

• 1 1/4 yard of fabric for outside of purse
• 1 1/4 yard of fabric for inside, preferably coordinating fabric
• sewing machine
• thread
• large piece of paper to draw a pattern
• ruler
• pencil
• fabric scissors
• pinking shears
• pins

Also, if you have already watched the show you may have noticed a tiny problem with the pattern. Because I sew the side up with 1/4 inch seam allowance, the right side is 1/4 of an inch skinnier than the left. I don't think it matters that much and I certainly can't see it in the finished piece. But you may want to adjust your pattern accordingly.

Remember, if you would like to own this purse just leave me a comment. I will be doing a drawing for it on September 11th.

In this episode I show you how to make a quick and cute bookmark with a minimal amount of materials. To follow along gather these supplies:

• Scraps of paper (finished size is 2x6 inches)
• Corner punch
• Hole punch
• Inchie stamp and acryclic block
• Ink pad
• Glue stick
• Scissors 
• Ribbon (about 7 inches or so)

 

 

 

If you are in the area on September 5th, we will be making these in the shop and your are welcome to join us. To find out more check out our class schedule. 

In this quick episode I share with how to put together the Round Monogram Stamper by JustRite. I just bought one to use for a project I am making for my sister-in-law's wedding and thought you might be interested in seeing how to get the stamper started. To follow along you will need only one thing! The Round Monogram Stamper by JustRite. You might be able to find one at your local scrapbook store are you can order one online from your favorite online scrapbook/craft store, or at the Crafted by Us online store. In the near future I will be sharing with you how I use the stamper and another stamp (from Blockhead Stamps) to make some cool coasters.

 

In this episode we create a small crocheted bag which acts as a focal point for a necklace. Using a simple stitch and some basic craft items you will have a one of a kind necklace. To follow along, gather these supplies:

• #4 metal crochet hook
• waxed linen thread
• scissors
• beads
• small charm

 

Follow along with this episode as we create a super cute trading card holder book. Although it is a bit long, you will surely find inspiration to create your own book and your own embellishments. To complete this project, gather these supplies:

• bone folder
• assortment of paints
• ruler
• paint brushes
• assortment of gesso
• yarn, fibers, ric rac
• plastic pieces - Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Fragments
• word tokens - Tim Holtz Idea-Ology 1" Philosophy Tags
• key holes - Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Keyholes With Long Fasteners
• old key
• waxed linen thread
• binding needle
• plain grungeboard - Grungeboard Basics 5"X8" Sheet
• grungeboard pieces
• ArtChix collage images
• paper towels
• water
• trading card sleeves
• bubble wrap
• student grade watercolor paper
• glue stick
• E6000 adhesive
• scissors
• paper piecer, awl
• assortment of stamps
• waxed paper
• diamond glaze 

 

Interested in trading your art with others? Check out some of these groups that I belong to.

Fiber Art Traders

Art Techniques

ArtChix Studio

A Year of Color II

Fabric ATCs One to One

International Artistic Charm Exchange

Also, don't forget to check out the book Collaborative Art Journals and Shared Visions in Mixed Media, by L.K. Ludwig. I have linked to it in my bookstore!