Weekend In-Store Events! October 3 - 5

We have another weekend of make and takes and demos!

 

Project Ideas: Easter Projects.

Easter is coming up fast...and is just over a week away! But luckily you still have time to pull together some creative projects - especially since we have some great project ideas for you to create or take inspiration from today!

In addition to finding supplies to create Spring and Easter themed projects here at Crafts Direct - you can also find lots of items to fill up those Easter Baskets too - from crafting kits, to small toys, games, and stuffed animals and of course we have some Easter candy here too. (*Our current ad is full of great deals on Seasonal Easter items!)

You can find project supply lists and step by step instructions for each of the projects below by clicking on the project names - and can always find even more project ideas on our Project Page as well.

Happy Easter Fillable Frame

 Happy Easter Chalkboard Canvas

Happy Easter Glass Block

Happy Easter Photo Tray

Some Bunny Loves You 5x5 Tile

Some Bunny Loves You Scallop Sign

Somebunny to Love Metal Sign

 Spring Subway Art Frame

 Melted Crayon Glass Eggs

Vinyl Project of the Month: My Mom 12x12 Frame.

Our Vinyl Project of the Month for April is a now available in store. This month you can pick up the supplies to create this "My Mom" 12x12 Frame. The project only requires three supplies and is very easy for anyone to create - and the results are awesome (and would make a perfect Mother's Day gift!).

You can find the project instructions for this project on our WEBSITE HERE. And you can find all the supplies to create this project here at Crafts Direct.

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Each month throughout 2014 we will be creating (and sharing) a "Vinyl Project of the Month". The project will be on display - with all of the coordinating products to create it yourself - by our Vinyl Room in the Seasonal Department. You will also be able to pick up (or find online) a project sheet with detailed instructions on how to creative the project as well.

Project Ideas: Inlay Frames

Today I have a few project ideas to share with you using our Wood Inlay Frame. These projects are all quick and easy and would make a great addition to your fall decor! You can find project instructions for each of the projects below by clicking on the project names, and can also find additional project ideas using the Wood Inlay Frame on our website HERE.

Give Thanks Inlay Frame - we created this frame by covering the piece with pattern paper and then adding a Vinyl saying to an additional piece of pattern paper and adhering it to the center. The few flower embellishments give it an extra pop!

Thankful Inlay Frame - for this piece we simply painted the wood frame with chalkboard paint and added a ribbon to the top for hanging. We added the word "Thankful" to the piece with chalk - but the great thing about this project is that you can easy change up the work/theme for the next season or holiday.

Fall Inlay Frame - for this piece we alcohol inked four ceramic tiles, added the vinyl letters to spell out FALL and then glued them into the painted wood frame. A little embellishment on the side and this project is complete.

Project Ideas: Magnetic Boards

Magnetic boards are one of my favorites! 

As someone who always has little notes everywhere, extra photos, and other bits and pieces on my desk and kitchen counter I love using magnetic boards to give everything a "home" - plus as you will see with the ideas I have to share with you today the added bonus is that you can create a magnetic board that is not only functional but also decorative too!

Melissa did an awesome job creating all three of these Magnetic Boards, but I have to say this first one is my favorite and it has been added to my project list to re-create for my own desk!

The board itself is 10x10" and has a stand attached, making it perfect for a desk or counter. The Basic Grey Kneehighs line is perfect and the little bottle caps adorable! You can find a project sheet for the Hello Beautiful Magnetic Board here.

For this Chalkboard Magnetic Board, we first covered the magnetic board with chalkboard paint and then added the various embellishments to the piece. Now it can be used to write notes and with magnets too!

 

The last magnetic board was decorated and embellished using pieces from the My Mind's Eye: Cambridge Court line. The circle pieces are actually magnetic frames that were covered with pattern paper. This piece would be great to display some favorite photos! You can find a project sheet for this magnetic board HERE.

Project Ideas: Mason Jars

I know we've shared a lot of project ideas in the past using Mason Jars - but today I have a couple new ideas you are going to LOVE.

First up are these Mason Jar Tumblers we created by adding chalkboard vinyl to the front of the jars, pattern paper to the lids and punching holes (and adding grommets) for a perfect fit for a fun paper straw. You can find a project sheet for these jars HERE.

We also now have jars available with pumps (in white, black, and cream) which can be used for soap, lotion, or even ketchup or mustard for your next get together - (or summer bbq if summer ever arrives here in Minnesota :) For these jars we painted them to show you how they would look if filled but the best part is how much a little key tag and gingham ribbon add to the piece. I think these jars are awesome!