Glossy Accents Pendant Tutorial

Staff member Erica created this tutorial for a Glossy Accents Pendant project. Although there are many other ways to create a pendant such as with a glass tile, wood tile or bottle cap, this method seems to be the easiest and cost effective. 

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Two of our sample pendants

We have more Pendant Project Inspiration in our online gallery on our website.

Trending Craft Projects!

What's trending right now in the craft world? Image Transfer, Marquee Letters, String Art, Wooden crafts; specifically various wood slices, shadowboxes, wood canvas, pallets and barnwood!

 6" Birch Disc Decoupage Photo Transfer

 10" Birch Disc With MP Transfer

 10" Birch Photo Transfer

Number 3 Wood Sign

 Barnwood Beachy Letter

HS Marquee Arrow

  HS Marquee Letter R

HS Marquee Letter J

Family Showcase Shadowbox

Vacation Showcase Box

Summer Vibe Frame

 Cross String Art

Rustic USA Pallet Sign

Happy Fourth Wood Canvas

Baby Wooden Blocks

 Yard Dice with Clipboard Score Sheet

LCR (Left, Center, Right) Yard Dice

Thank You Sale!

Save 25% on your ENTIRE Purchase - With a $1 Donation to the American Cancer Society. 

7 Days ONLY! June 25 - July 1.

 Offer valid at Crafts Direct & at the Outlet Store! 

Coupon will be available in the store. 

Win It Wednesday, June 24

Welcome to another WIN IT WEDNESDAY! This week our Win It Wednesday prize is a Faith, Hope, Love Hanging Sign!

 

Just Comment and Like the Facebook post to enter to win. A random winner will be announced Thursday, May 25. 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.

Image Transfer Tutorial

There are a lot of different methods for doing Image Transfers. Today we are going to show you how to do a transfer using the Liquitex Gel Medium. Staff member, Erica, created these easy instructions with photographs to walk you through the process step by step.

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Below is a sample of how the Image Transfer looks when done on a 5x5 Wood Tile using the Liquitex Gel Medium.

Please remember, you must use a Laser copied image, an Inkjet printed image will NOT WORK!


Take a peek in our project gallery on our website to find additional Image Transfer  Inspiration. 

What's New in the Quilt Shop?

We have expanded our extra wide backing fabrics.  We now have 24 feet of 108” wide quilt backing.  No more piecing backs.  With a wide variety of color and a wide variety of prints in the basic colors, we how you will be able to find the perfect backing for your quilt.

 

7 ½ to 9 yards of backing for a queen size quilt could cost as much as $100-$120.  Use 2 ½ to 3 yards of 108” wide backing and your cost is $50-$60…that’s half the cost!  So come in and check out our expanded selection!

New from Plum Easy, Folded Star Hot Pad with Custom Interfacing Template.  Our associate Mary, made this beautiful Hot Pad using this pattern.  Something that looks very intricate is actually super easy.  Just a piece of interfacing, strategically stacking some prairie points, sew it all together and voila! unique and sturdy hot pads are a perfect gift!

 

 

 

 

This pattern is great for beginners!

Piper & Pete

by Melly and Me

We ordered these super cute patterns at International Quilt Market.  They come all the way from Australia.  Cathy sewed up these adorable little penguins, Piper and Pete.  There are also little deer, ducks, even a little helicopter and airplane.  There are a dozen patterns from Melly & Me, so grab a fat quarter or a little cuddle fleece and create one of your own!

 

Completed size: Approx 7 1/2" Tall 

Designed by Melanie McNeice for Melly and Me

This pattern is suitable for sewers of all skill levels.

Project ideas for Dad!

Father's Day is this Sunday, do you have a gift for your Dad or father figure in your life? Just thought I would highlight a few projects that make wonderful gift ideas. We also have a Father's Day Pinterest Board for more inspiration for you also!

  Anchored Shadowbox 

 My Dad Rocks Shadowbox

Family Block Set 

 Fishing and Hunting Frame 

 Gone Fishing Shadowbox

 

Home Decor Tape Frame 

 Medium Photo Clip Block

 My World Shadowbox

Photo Puzzle Blocks

 6" Birch Disc Decoupage Photo Transfer

 10" Birch Disc With MP Transfer

Wood CABIN Letters

String Art

Layered Crosses With Paper

MN Cutout Frame 

Serve The Lord Wood Canvas

Faith Pallet Sign

 

Have these samples inspired you enough to get crafty?

 If not, take a look at our online Project Gallery for even more project inspiration! 

Win It Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Welcome to another WIN IT WEDNESDAY! This week our Win It Wednesday prize is all the supplies to create a String Art Design.

 

Just Comment and Like the Facebook post to enter to win. A random winner will be announced Thursday, June 18. 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.