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Thursday, November 29, 2012

Glitter Ornaments

12:00 AM Heidi @ Moms Crafty Space 5 comments

I think that I may seriously need a glitter intervention. I can't help it! These glittered ornaments are so ridiculously simple to make that I can't seem to stop! I made nearly two dozen of them today before I ran out of blank ornaments, and now I'm dying to get back to the craft store to get more supplies. I've seen this idea floating all over Pinterest in various forms, but I think it can originally be traced back to Everyday Cricut way back in 2009.

What you need: clear glass ornaments, glitter (I prefer the look of fine glitter, but regular glitter works just as well) and clear floor wax. Yep, floor wax. I used Pledge with Future Shine from my local grocery store.

The process is super easy - pop the hanger cap off the top of the ornament, squirt a little floor wax inside the ornament and swirl it around to coat the inside. Pour the excess back into the bottle and let the ornament sit upside down for a minute until it's no longer dripping (I put mine into an egg carton to drain for about 2 minutes). Using a funnel or rolled up piece of paper, pour the glitter into the ornament and shake until the entire surface is covered. You can even pour the extra glitter right back into the bottle too. Replace the hanger cap and you're all done - easy peasy!

Seriously. Cannot. Stop. Glittering. Things.

Free Printable Holiday Gift Tags

11:31 AM Heidi @ Moms Crafty Space 8 comments

It's stormy outside, the fireplace is roaring, Christmas music is playing, tea is in the kettle, and I'm about to get started on wrapping my holiday gifts!

Since I'm in a gift wrapping mood, I decided to create a few printable holiday tags, and I'm sharing them with you (of course!). My favorite thing to do is print them out on 8.5"x11" sticker paper so I can just cut out each individual label and stick it right to the wrapped gift - easy peasy! Click on the link below to snag a copy for yourself!

DOWNLOAD THE HOLIDAY TAGS HERE!

My Set, Your Set (I ♥ Calphalon)

12:00 AM Heidi @ Moms Crafty Space 2 comments

Have you ever wished you could customize a cookware set for the way you love to cook? Well now you can, with Your Set by Calphalon. I was lucky enough to receive two incredibly versatile pieces, and I used them for some of my favorite dishes.

See how I used the Unison Non-stick 10" Omelet Pan for My Set, My Potato, Bacon & Spinach Frittata. Click here to read my post and enter for a chance to win one of 16 prizes worth $8,500! You can win a $1,000 cash gift card or one of 15 $500 Your Set by Calphalon gift cards so that you can build your own perfect set! Click here to start customizing Your Set right now!

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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I have never, ever, ever in my life cooked an egg dish that didn't at least partially stick to the bottom of the pan. Ever. I cook a tremendous amount of eggs since they are my five-year-old's favorite food, so that means I've had more than my fair share of experiences with stuck-on egg messes. It was always such a chore to cook eggs every time he wanted them and an even bigger chore to clean up the dirty pan afterwards. Until now!

When the Calphalon Unison Omelet Pan came into my life, the entire way I look at cooking was completely revolutionized! The nonstick slide release surface of the pan allows delicate dishes to perfectly slide right out of the pan without leaving a single crumb behind. Clean and easy, every time! The new Your Set by Calphalon allows you to pick and choose between pans from two of Calphalon's premium lines of cookware - Unison Nonstick and AccuCore Stainless Steel - and make your own cookware set that is customized to fit your lifestyle. I love that!

Come visit me (and my big boys!) over at Relish.com where we're sharing the recipe and video tutorial for one of our newest egg dishes - Bacon, Potato and Spinach Frittata!

Don't forget to check out www.Calphalon.com/yourset to start customizing your own cookware set today!

Consumer Crafts Haul Video & Super Cyber Monday Sale!

12:00 AM Heidi @ Moms Crafty Space 4 comments

I recently received a gift card from Consumer Crafts along with the challenge of spending $50 on their site and making a video to show off my goodies to you guy. I say "challenge" because it is nearly impossible to decide what to spend your money on at Consumer Crafts! They have every crafting supply you can possibly imagine, and the prices are the best that I've ever seen. Seriously. I can't believe that I hadn't been shopping at Consumer Crafts before this challenge, but you can bet that I will be from now on!

My $50 went a really long way, and my box was jam packed with craft supplies. It felt like Christmas when I started digging into that package! Here's what I got:

Wire snowflake bead forms (enough to make 21 beaded snowflake ornaments) and lots and lots of beads! My boys are going to be making these for holiday gifts for their friends and family this year, and I can't wait to see how they turn out!

Felties Santa kit, Aleene's True Snow, lots of glitter, star shaped push pins, a black bib necklace base, two grey ruffle flowers, and 2 yards of Bling on a Roll.

...and two more Felties kits that were already in progress by the time I could grab my camera! Each kit makes 4-6 ornaments and assembles easily with nothing but glue.

These guys think that the Felties kits are pretty much the coolest thing ever, so I'll be stocking up on lots more of these in my next Consumer Crafts order.

Speaking of my next order...

Yep, that's right! Consumer Crafts is offering 30% off sitewide PLUS free shipping for Cyber Monday! This deal is good for Monday, November 26th only, but there are a ton of other great doorbusters available all weekend while supplies last. There's an incredible deal on a Silhouette Cameo for only $239.97!

Want to see what I've got loaded up in my cart for Monday's sale?

Washi tape, paper mache letters, clear glass ornaments, Shrinky Dinks and potholder weaving kits for stocking stuffers, and a perfectly sized 9"x12" wirebound sketch book for myself.

Happy shopping! To be the first to hear about sales and keep up to date with all the latest products, be sure to follow Consumer Crafts on Facebook and Twitter. For more great inspiration, check out Crafts Unleashed for all sorts of craft project ideas.

I wrote this post as part of a paid campaign with Consumer Crafts and The Blueprint Social. All opinions expressed are my own.

Faux Snow Paint

12:00 AM Heidi @ Moms Crafty Space 1 comment

In our area of California we don't usually get snow in winter, so snow themed crafts are always a big hit with my boys. This snow paint activity is super simple to create and is guaranteed to keep the kiddos occupied for a long time!

To create snow paint, mix together white school glue and foam shaving cream. I found that a ratio of 1/2 cup glue to 3/4 cup of shaving cream worked well.

We used light blue construction paper and crayons to draw some pictures that we thought would look good with a little extra snow and texture.

Apply the paint to the paper with a large brush, and use a dabbing motion to build up layers of paint for additional texture.

The results dry lightly puffy from the shaving cream and shiny from the glue. It looks so pretty and icy!

DIY Washi Tape Monogram Ornaments

12:00 AM Heidi @ Moms Crafty Space 2 comments

Each year my three boys and I decorate a special Christmas tree for their playroom that is covered entirely in homemade ornaments. This year they wanted to use washi tape (my favorite crafting supply!) to create personalized monogram ornaments, and I was happy to oblige.

I started by cutting some initials out of a recycled manilla file folder. I used my Silhouette to make quick work of it, but you could easily cut these out with an Xacto knife as well.

Cover the front of your initial with pieces of tape - we used a simple stripe pattern for our ornaments, but I think a patchwork of washi tape would also look really lovely.

Turn your letter over and trim off the excess tape using an Xacto knife.

Easy peasy! You could choose to tape the back side as well at this point, but I left ours blank so that we can record our holiday wishlists and the year on it.

Since I'm a firm believer that glitter, Mod Podge and holiday crafting should go hand-in-hand, I finished my ornaments with a coat of glittery Dimensional Magic which also helps to seal and protect the piece.

Use an awl or any sharp tool that you can get your hands on to punch a small hole or two at the top, add some baker's twine for hanging, and you're all set!

Glitter Deer Silhouette Canvas

2:41 PM Heidi @ Moms Crafty Space 4 comments

I'm changing up our holiday decorating theme this year, and instead of focusing on lots of bright colors and felt ornaments, I'm steering myself towards all things metallic and glittery (with a nature themed twist!). I've made a bunch of gilded gold and silver feathers that are going to look awesome on our Christmas tree, and I figured that I should probably make a few more metallic and sparkly decorations to help tie them together.

I started by spray painting a bunch of large pinecones metallic gold and silver. I have to wait until we break out the tubs with the rest of the holiday decorations to determine what I'm actually going to do with them, so for now they're hanging out on every shelf, mantle and ledge space that I have available.

I saw this glittery deer head silhouette over at Under the Table and Dreaming, and I was inspired to create my own.

I started with a pre-painted black canvas and a vinyl deer silhouette that I cut with my Silhouette (you could easily cut this by hand with an Xacto blade as well). I chose to use an image of a full bodied deer even though I know that deer heads seem to be the most popular these days. Personally, I find just the heads to be kind of creepy, even in glitter form.

The tutorial I referenced used glue on cardstock to make their sparkly deer, but every time I've ever tried to apply a nice, smooth, even layer of glitter to a surface using glue it's always been a bumpy and flaky disaster. I opted to adhere my glitter to the sticky side of the vinyl instead, just to be on the safe side. Make sure that the image is reversed since the back side will eventually become the front.

Spray the front/top side of the vinyl with spray adhesive and allow it to become tacky. Carefully peel the vinyl off of the backing and glue it to the center of the canvas. Pour on the glitter and tap off the excess. Finish with a coat or two of Mod Podge Super Gloss (or any acrylic sealer) to set the glitter and keep it from coming off.

Easy peasy! Honestly though, I'm a bit concerned about this metallic and glittery holiday idea...I'm starting to look at everything in the house and wonder what might look better coated in gold spray paint and sparkles!

I Love Sharpies: 20 Great Ideas & Projects!

1:00 PM Heidi @ Moms Crafty Space 19 comments

This post brought to you by Sharpie®. All opinions are 100% mine.

I have to confess that I absolutely {LOVE} Sharpie® markers! They've always been one of my most favorite art and crafting supplies because they're so versatile and easy to use. As a kid I always loved how daring and bold I felt when I used Sharpie® markers for my projects because they're permanent - no turning back once you've started! Back in those days we only had a couple of colors of markers, but today you can find Sharpie® markers in an entire spectrum of colors including neons and metallics (my favorite!). They are now available in convenient 12-packs so you can pick up all of your favorite colors at once (*hint, hint, Santa!*).

If you think that Sharpie® markers are just for drawing and writing, you'll definitely want to check out these amazing projects from some talented bloggers and artists that would be perfect for holiday gifting and decorating. Be inspired by all that Sharpie® markers can do!