Spring Butterflies Easter Basket

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First butterflies of Spring on my blog. Yay!  I love butterflies! They are colorful, pretty and graceful. Who wouldn't love them? Today's post is a 3D Tuesday Challenge at Paper Craft Planet. Thanks to Adela who shared this beautiful GoldenNugget Box template. Last night when I first printed the template, I stared at it several times and asked myself what will I do with the template besides making a box. 

This morning, I opened the template again and manipulated it by enlarging the size, enough to fit on a 8½" x 11" sheet of cardstock. I decided to make an Easter Basket out of the Golden Nugget box template. I am happy with the result. I think its beautiful.

I cut my butterflies in different sizes  and colors using my Cricut Expression. I used the Cake Basics Cricut Cartridge. I love the way they look resting on my basket and on my flourish. To me, butterflies represent a sense of evolution ..a change..a transformation. It's just beautiful!

The Easter Basket is equally beautiful. I dry embossed my paper with Tiny Bubbles folder by Cuttlebug. I created my basket handle using my Cricut Cake Basics Cartridge - (Border5). I really like the template because it is very forgiving. You can do anything with it. 

Go ahead and try the challenge. Get your free Nugget Box template here. 

Washer Pendant Tutorial

A few months ago, I was inspired by Recycled Art. As I was doing my research online, I stumbled upon a Washer Pendant Tutorial. At that time, I did not have a blog yet, so I was not documenting who I got the tutorial or inspiration from. Since I started blogging, I am making sure to take notes of my resources now for proper credit. For now, the credit goes to every Crafter's  online that does the Washer Pendant already.

                              

Anyways,I tried to replicate my first Washer Pendant so I can make you guys a tutorial. This handmade jewelry is made out of Fender Washers , Yes ladies, you can run out and raid your man's tool box right now. Lol! I used the 1½ " diameter and it was perfect because I was able to use my 1½" circle punch to punch out my designer paper. For the center hole, I used the ¼"  hand puncher tool.

For my adhesive and sealer, I used the Liquid Embossing, if you do not have that, you can also use the Mod Podge.

Washer Pendant Tutorial

Supplies & Materials: 

Liquid Embossing

1½ circle punch

Fender Washers

¼ Hand Punch

Leather Bead String Cord

Designer Papers

Washer Pendant Tutorial Step By Step Instructions

 Add your string cord. Done!

Was this tutorial helpful? Anything else you would like to know? Or Recycled Art tips and ideas you want share? Please share your thoughts and leave me a comment below.

Please check out also my post regarding How to Quilt with No Sewing - No Glues ! .

Faux Leather Purses

 

I just LOVE these Faux Leather Purses and my cute Faux Alligator Skin Wristlet. They are perfect as a Bridal Gift Favor or gift box for little goodies or gift cards. To achieved the faux leather look, Embossing Technique was used. I applied Versamark™ ink over my cardstock and sprinkle clear embossing powder. Then heat emboss using a heat gun. If you notice my sparkly purse, that was a nice end product after a mistake discovery. I had used the Iridescent Ice Embossing powder instead of clear embossing powder during my first try on this technique. But, I kinda like the outcome. It has this glamorous look into it.

Don't you just love this cute little purse? Check out the mini-tutorial here.

Here's my inspiration for the Faux Alligator Skin Wrislet. 

                                    Crocodile Skin Bag

I want to make a paper version of this awesome clutch one of these days. I will blog later once I had the replica finished so make sure to come back.  

                                 Studded Clutch

Please check DIY Faux Alligator Skin Purse for the mini tutorial. 

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