Win It Wednesday, April 1

Welcome to another WIN IT WEDNESDAY! This week our Win It Wednesday prize includes all the supplies to create a Happy Easter Clothespin Shadowbox.

Just Comment and Like the Facebook post to enter to win. A random winner will be announced Thursday, April 2. (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. 

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Pallet Project Inspiration

If you look on the internet on Pinterest or even on Facebook, it seems like Pallet signs are the hottest trend now. There are pallet signs sprouting up in your local chain discount and department stores as well. Of course you can go venture out on your own and find wood pallets for free, in most cases from local businesses, but we have a few kinds sold in our store that you don't have to do any prepping before painting or decorating. 

Shown below, we have store sample projects using Jillibean's Mix the Media Pallets and SPC Wood Pallets. 

Photo Transfer Pallet - Using a Laser copy of a photo you can get this look! 

 

Home Pallet Sign - A gorgeous wall hanging using Chalk Paint and a Cut Your Own Stencil Mask product.

Wonderful World Pallet Sign - This project uses a Maps of the World paper roll and a vinyl makes this really stand out!

Washi Tape Pallet Sign - Can you believe that the teal background is actually washi tape?

Rise & Shine Pallet - Create a work of art and a functional home decor piece to hang in your kitchen!

Pallet Canvas - This look was made by using jumbo craft sticks!

Minnesota Love Pallet  - String Art is back, grab your hammer and nails!

Heart Initials Pallet - Here is a very quick project that really speaks to the heart!

Win It Wednesday 1/7/2015

Welcome to another WIN IT WEDNESDAY! This week our Win It Wednesday prize includes a12x12 Paper Pack from the Lovebugs Collection by Doodlebug (11 double sided cardstock plus 1 this & that sticker sheet), "Love Always" Washi Tape by Doodlebug and a Leapfrog Doodle-Pops Sticker. 

Just Comment and Like the Facebook post to enter to win. A random winner will be announced Thursday, January 8. (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.

 

 

Win It Wednesday: Valentine Gift Bag Kit.

It's time for another WIN IT WEDNESDAY!!

This week's WIN IT WEDNESDAY is a kit of items we pulled together that would be perfect for creating some Valentine Gift Bags. The prize includes: Polka Dot Gift Bags, Mini Red Clothespins, Washi Tape and Beetle Black Twine.

Remember - to be entered to win - go to our Facebook Page and LIKE, COMMENT and SHARE the Win It Wednesday post to get yourself in the running to WIN! Good Luck.

Project Ideas: Loom Band Blocks.

I think it is well documented that we are Loom Band Crazy here at Crafts Direct! We have been having so much fun creating bracelets, coming up with new designs, and sharing how to make them with everyone we can.

One of the pieces we sell here at the store to help in the process of creating bracelets are our Loom Band Blocks. And we wouldn't be Crafts Direct if we didn't want to get crafty with decorating the wood blocks too.

Below you can find the project ideas we have come up with. We also have supply lists for each of the projects posted on our website, which you can find HERE.

Washi Week: A Few Extras.

As we wrap up this week of Washi Week projects I wanted to share a few extra photos/items with you from our Paper Crafts department where you can find our Washi Tape pieces (and the samples we have shared throughout the week).

Aisle 15 is where you can find our huge selection of Washi Tape rolls - we carry Washi Tape from multiple companies and of course each company also has numerous options when it comes to size, design, and colors.

If you're looking for a way to organize some of your Washi Tape rolls - this Washi Tape Dispenser from We R Memory Keeper is really great - and very popular too!

And finally, for some of those bigger Washi Tape projects, or when you want to cut your own shape or design out of a larger piece of Washi Tape - We R Memory Keepers also offers these 12x12 Washi Tape sheets. Or just trim out strips to create the look of the regular tape - but with the option of any size width you need.

Thanks again for join us for Washi Tape week here on the blog - I hope you have found some fun ideas and that you have a great time creating with Washi Tape! 

Washi Week: Friday.

Happy Friday!

And welcome to our last day of Washi Week projects. I hope you have enjoyed all of the Washi Tape projects we have shared this week! Of course we will continue to create fun new samples using Washi Tape so be sure to follow us on Pinterest or check out our Project section on our website for any new projects. 

In addition we also have a Washi Tape Pinterest board for additional ideas on how to use Washi Tape we find online - which you can find here.

Now onto today's projects. 

Washi Tape Jar - a couple pieces to the top of a jar, on a tag and some twine and you have a great container for your desk, a treat or to use for gifting:

Want to add a little color to your light switch plate? Why not add some Washi Tape and create this Washi Light Switch Cover:

You can also create a Washi Tape Paint Can very easily:

And finally, how fun and colorful is this Washi Tape Tumbler? Definitely one of my favorites of the week!

Washi Week: Thursday.

Our Washi Week projects today include some great home decor projects as well as a fun Washi Tape jewelry project too! As with our previous Washi Tape projects all of these projects are really so easy to complete as all you really need to do is stick down tape to the piece you are altering. Then just add a few embellishments and you have a completed piece.

Washi Tape Shadow Box:

 

Washi Tape Vase:

Washi Tape Candle & Jar:

Washi Tape Lamp Shade:

Washi Tape Letter Canvas: 

Washi Tape Bracelet & Pendent:

 

Washi Week: Wednesday.

 Washi Week Wednesday is here :)

Today's Washi Tape projects are all about gifting and how you can use Washi Tape to decorate any package, bag, box, or favor. These projects would work with any design or color of Washi Tape and the best part is that you only need a small amount of tape to add a lot to a package so you will have plenty left to use on another project - or just add your leftover tape to your wrapping supplies and have it handy whenever you have something to wrap.

This decorated bag would be great for a gift or a goodie. Washi Tape was added to the bag, a small tag, and the outer edge of a clothespin as an added touch.

You can also add Washi Tape to gift boxes - I especially love how Melissa added this tape to the box and the addition of the multi-colored twine is perfect!

You can also go with one color scheme of Washi Tape as we did here on the kraft colored gift box, and then find a matching flower or bow for the top.

And finally, why not wrap a clear tube with Washi Tape? This would be great filled with treats and used as a favor at your next birthday party, BBQ or baby shower!

Washi Week: Tuesday.

For today's Washi Tape Week projects I wanted to share you with you some paper crafting project ideas.

Washi Tape is easy to add to any paper crafting project and is great because you can find it in so many styles and colors - making it very easy to match whatever project you are working on.

A couple of projects Melissa created using Washi Tape on paper include:

A cute "Hi." card:

 

Oh Happy Day Layout:

And this Best Day Ever Layout where Melissa created these awesome scallop circle embellishments using Washi Tape and Enamel Dots:

Washi Week: Monday.

Hello. Happy Monday. And welcome to Washi Week!

I'm very excited to share some fun project ideas with you this week - which all use Washi Tape!

You can find all our Washi Tape in aisle 15 of our Paper Crafts department. Here you can also find the display below - which has most of our Washi Tape projects and project sheets for each of them too. Of course these are just a few project ideas you can use Washi on - it is also great to use with scrapbooking and card making and you can also find additional ideas on project ideas on our Washi Tape Pinterest Board.

 

Today I have a few memo/display board projects to share with you. 

 First, the adorable Best Friends magnetic board. A simple white magnetic board with Washi Tape added across the piece and then alpha stickers to add the title. The pink metal circle is perfect for a photo and already has magnets attached so you can easily display it on the memo board. You can find a project sheet for this project HERE.

Following the same basic idea of horizontal stripes with the Washi, you could also easily create this cute decorated clipboard.

And finally, using a metal sign, some Washi Tape and some clothespins, you can also create this little Washi Clothespin Note Center. You can find a project sheet for this project HERE.