Altered Frame Projects

These round and square Creative Co-Op Ceramic Frames are on sale until June 10 for $4.98 each in our current sales ad, the Summer Sale. 

 These are wonderful frames to display your favorite photo just as they are, but why not switch it up a bit? The possibilities with these frames are endless. Many different forms of art mediums have been used on the frames, choose your favorite color and technique and let your creativity flow!

We have many different project samples of these frames currently on display in our store for inspiration. Click on the link below each sample project to view the online printable PDF project sheet with full instructions. 

 Live Love Laugh Round Frame 

Metallic Round Frame

Alcohol Inked Round Frame 

 

Monogram Round Frame  

 

 Glittered Round Frame

 

Chalk Paint Daisy Frame 

 Floral Altered Square Frame

 Beach Square Frame 

 

 Alcohol Inked Square Frame

Chalk Paint Square Frame 

Tissue Paper Square Frame 

Glitter Square Frame 

International Quilt Market (Part 2)

Hello, again!

International Quilt Market was quite the experience!  One that I am still processing through and trying to decide which product to share with you next is a challenge in itself!

We visited the McKay Manor Musers booth on Thursday and then again on Saturday!  So many cute and neat ideas for using Shannon Cuddle Fleece!

They had super cute little stuffed animal patterns and amazing slippers for toddlers, teens, and adults. What could be better than soft, fuzzy slippers from Shannon Cuddle 3 or even Shannon Spa Cuddle!

“The Nap Sack” pattern makes a child’s sleeping bag with just 2 yards of Cuddle Fleece!  

But our favorite from McKay Manor was their new quilt patterns that mix different textures of fabric.  She had several beautiful sample quilts; the blocks were cut from either cotton or flannel and then the 2” wide sashing between was cut from Shannon Cuddle Fleece.  The result was a beautiful multi-textured quilt; soft and warm and a little added appliqué gave the quilt character and uniqueness.

  Shannon Fabrics shared great info on easier ways to use their fabrics in more intricate projects.

For some projects, simply ironing a lightweight interfacing to the back to eliminate the stretch will make it easier to sew.  Also Heat n Bond can be ironed to the back of Cuddle Fleece.  Never iron Shannon Cuddle on the front of the fabric; but a little heat on the back will adhere interfacing to stabilize it or heat and bond to appliqué it to another piece of fabric-or using a pressing cloth. I had to try this myself before writing about it be sure it really worked as well as they said. And it was super easy. And now that we know how to do this…oh, so many possibilities!  

So come on in and shop our selection of 36 feet of Shannon Cuddle Fleece!  You can find all the patterns I talked about hanging conveniently right in the midst of all the cuddle fleece.

Win It Wednesday, May 27

Welcome to another WIN IT WEDNESDAY! This week our Win It Wednesday prize is a Plug-in Fragrance Warmer (Vintage Azure) and a WoodWick Wax Melt (Soft Chambray).

Just Comment and Like this Facebook post to enter to win. A random winner will be announced Thursday, May 28. Facebook has complete release by each entrant or participant. (This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.) Winner will be announced on our Crafts Direct Facebook page and has 14 days to claim prize (Winner must pick up in-store or provide shipping address) before it is considered void. 

U.S. Residents only. ‪

International Quilt Market

Dear Fellow Quilters!

 

We are super excited to have returned from the 2015 International Quilt Market.  There were over 250 Exhibitors, including companies from all over the world, with all kinds of products from fabric and trims to patterns and tools! Although, we did not visit every booth, we would like to share with you some of the exciting new things we saw and some products we will be selling in the store! 

Leah and Sarah from the Quilt Shop Department

  

One of the things we are excited to tell you about is the

“Six Halves Make a Whole” Program. 

 

 The Quilt Branch company has designed several patterns using the Creative Grids House Ruler and Cottage Ruler. With these tools and patterns you can create some pretty classic or contemporary quilts.  

 

 

House Ruler

 Cottage Ruler (On order, coming soon to Crafts Direct)

 

Individual Patterns and Pattern Books

 

 

You can start with just 6 half yard cuts! To make that initial color decision a little easier we have created bundles of 6 half yard cuts for you. We have a large variety of already bundled fabric collections so there is no stress in finding matching fabrics on your own. For some of the patterns that is all you will need. For others you will need to just add background yardage. 

 

 If you need help with those extra couple yards, please see a Quilt Shop Team Member and we will gladly assist you. Then all you have to do is cut and sew! 

 

Come on in and check out our end cap of new patterns and ½ yard Bundles at the back of aisle 29/30! 

 

 

 As you make projects from the "Six Halves Make a Whole Program," please take a photo, upload it to Instagram, Facebook or Twitter using the hashtag #CraftsDirectDIY in your post.

Your project may be featured on one of our social media platforms or in our store!

Stay tuned for more International Quilt Market excitement!

Shared photos for #CraftsDirectDIY

A few weeks ago we introduced our hashtag #CraftsDirectDIY and asked you, our loyal customers, to share your creations with us! Many of you, including several of our Crafts Direct employees have done so and we thank you very much for showing what you can do with our products! It's always nice to see what other local fellow crafters areas of expertise are.

Come see our #CraftsDirectDIY Wall by the registers.

 

 Shared by melissaullmann on Instagram, showing off her "One Little Word" project for the 2015 Year.

Instagram user crissy.jo.ehnes shared this fun page layout with many patterns.

  

 Instagram user doallthings shows off her adorable card using Chameleon Markers. 

 

 These glass-etched wine glasses turned out fantastic! Instagram user nicholemckay had photos taken during and after her creative process!

Twitter user, @kaylaballerina shared her newly completed baby girl pink blanket with us! 

This is an ongoing call, if you use our products, show off what you created! Use the hashtag  #CraftsDirectDIY on either Instagram, Twitter or Facebook and we may highlight your creations via in-store or online!

Win It Wednesday, May 20

Welcome to another WIN IT WEDNESDAY! This week our Win It Wednesday prize is all the supplies to make this Floral Altered Square Frame!

Just Comment and Like this Facebook post to enter to win. A random winner will be announced Thursday, May 21. Facebook has complete release by each entrant or participant. (This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.) Winner will be announced on our Crafts Direct Facebook page and has 14 days to claim prize (Winner must pick up in-store or provide shipping address) before it is considered void. 

U.S. Residents only. ‪

Win It Wednesday, May 13

Welcome to another WIN IT WEDNESDAY! This week our Win It Wednesday prize is a Mosaic Flower Stepping Stone Kit!

Just Comment and Like this post to enter to win. A random winner will be announced Thursday, May 14. Facebook has complete release by each entrant or participant. (This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.) Winner will be announced on our Crafts Direct Facebook page and has 14 days to claim prize (Winner must pick up in-store or provide shipping address) before it is considered void. 

U.S. Residents only. ‪ 

Mom Gift Ideas - Projects to make!

Here are a few last minute ideas that you can make for your Mom!
 

MOM MDF Stands

Cute decorated stands you can personalize as you wish with your favorite embellishments or papers! 

 
Mother's Love Shadowbox

The vinyl and the enlarged photo really make this shadowbox frame stand out! Add some paper and embellishments and you are done!

Chalkboard Letter  

Use any letter you wish, "M" for Mom or perhaps the first letter of moms name. 

Great Love Shadowbox 

A very pretty shadowbox, choose from the listed supplies or choose to your own liking, finish it off with applying the vinyl saying on top of the glass. 

Home Decor Tape Frame

This is a quick and easy project with just a few supplies. 

Family Shadowbox with Tray

There are so many possibilities with using these divided wood trays. The one above would be perfect to create and give to your mom as a gift! We also have many other project samples using these trays.

Shadowbox with Banner

The banner across the top of the shadowbox adds a little extra flair to the project. Add the touching vinyl sentiment to the outside of the glass and you have a beautiful gift!

 Large Photo Tray

Enlarge a photo to 12x12 size (We got ours printed at The Camera Shop here in town) and cut the photo down to 2-5/8” x 3-5/8” pieces to create this unique looking design.

Find an image or word/sentiment online to trace onto wooden plaque and create a nice String Art piece.

Hopefully one of these projects inspires you to break out the craft supplies and create something for Mom! Otherwise, we have an online project gallery full of other ideas! Take a look and see if anything catches your eye!