New flower rings at Hunt and Peck.

Oh La La.....Just finishing up a new line of resin flower rings and necklaces for my shop, Hunt and Peck at etsy.  More to come over the next few weeks.... I am LOVING the flower shape!  Rings are $7.00 and necklaces are $14.00!

Ikea Hack = Mod Podge Makeover

Pattern Girl - 3 Tiered Stand

This little stand is a bonus project from Plaid Craft TV. It was designed for our Mod Podge Makeover Episode. The stand began as a cookie stand from Ikea and we tricked it out with old book pages and some of my favorite scrapbook papers from Melody Ross.  Since the work is done on the under side of the glass, the stand can be used as a food stand or a stand for jewelry and trinkets.

Materials:
Mod Podge ® Gloss, 8 oz.
IKEA - Tiered cookie stand – clear glass
Decorative scrapbook paper from Melody Ross GCD
Fiskars scissors
Old book pages
Instructions

Let's Make This!
1. Disassemble the stand. Wash the glass plates and thoroughly dry.

2. Cut out the pattern ladies (or a different image) from scrapbook paper.

3. Apply Mod Podge to the top of the pattern ladies cutouts. Place onto the backside (underside) of the glass plates. Press any air bubbles with your fingers.

4. Cut old book pages into squares, apply a coat of Mod Podge to the papers and apply to the plate over the pattern ladies. Top coat with a layer of Mod Podge. Continue adding more book page squares until the entire plate is covered.

5. Do this for each plate. Once they are all dry, reassemble the stand.

You could win a set of Hot Glue Gun Helpers!

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Heather at Dollar Store Crafts is doing a giveaway for Hot Glue Gun Helpers!  Contest ends tomorrow so be sure to follow this link and enter to win.  All you have to do is leave a comment.

My Trip to Denver for the taping of PBS's Sew It All TV!

This past spring, I sneaked away from my studio and office for a little sewing-play-time in Denver, CO.  I was invited to be a guest on the new PBS show Sew It All with host and magazine editor, Ellen March.  It was a blast to shoot and everyone was so nice.  I designed zipper flowers to teach.  They can be used for pins, headbands, jewelry, etc.  I think my episode is slated to air towards the end of the year. 

 I first met Ellen back in 2006 when she interviewed me for Sew News magazine.  It was one of my first full interviews before Creative Juice started.  You can see the interview here.

Ellen and me on the set of Sew It All.

Behind the scenes!

Step-outs of zipper pins.

Types of zippers.....LOVE THEM!

Zipper Flower #1

 

Zipper Flower #2

Zipper Flower #3

My Books on display.

Creative Juice, 101 Snappy Fashions and Bow Wow WOW! 

Final display shots.

That's a Wrap!

Book Review and Giveaway: Big Little Felt Universe

Fun fun fun!  When I first picked up the new book, Big Little Felt Universe by Jeanette Lim, I was  smitten with the designs and surprised by all the step-by-step photos.  I also loved the life-size patterns.  (resizing is always a pain......) Jeanette was able to capture some wonderful play toys with felt.  Her designs are part whimsy and part realistic.  The cost of making the toys would be minimal - all you really need is felt, thread and stuffing.  I give this book two-thumbs up for fun!

Win This Book

(and a few other secret goodies too)

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Contest will be open until 6/18/11.

Winner will be drawn at 7:00 PM west-coast time.

Lets Peek Inside

 

I love play food so this cake was a favorite of mine!

I have seen it all now!  The camping set is too cute and the instructions are easy to follow.

I can think of 9 little girls who would LOVE this!  I have 9 nieces and when they were little this would of been a hit.  The patterns and ideas in the Purse chapter are perfect!  This chapter features patterns for cell phones, lipstick, wallet and even a little compact.

Of course I love the scissors in the Office chapter!  How cute are they?  This chapter also features patterns for a calculator, laptop and a little mouse.

Plaid Craft TV: Ikea Hack - Lack Table Makeover

Bold and modern, this flower power table started out as a $7.00 Lack Table from IKEA! The bold painted pattern is achieved with pebble stencils.  The flowers are cut from wrapping paper and then they are attached with Mod Podged to the table top.  The whole top is sealed with a clear spray sealant.

For complete instructions visit this link

This bonus idea is made with silk flowers, stencils and a store bought pillow. 

For Instructions, please visit this link!