Felicity, Pentart and Chalkboard

Hey there Peeps! Ginny here dropping in to share a set of cards I created with Felicity and Pentart Chalkboard Paint. I've been waiting for the right occasion to create some chalkboard tags and this is it! They were easy and fun and if you want to make a lot...well just set up an assembly line.  This paint dries really fast which is fabulous for impatient crafters like me...I'm always ready to move on to the next step.

To create the tags I used the Nested Fancy Frame Dies to cut the shapes from 110 lb cardstock. Why did I choose that specific paper? First I wanted the paper to be thick enough to be sturdy when applying the paint. Second the thicker weight has a nice smooth texture so the painted finish will be nice and smooth, which is key to the project. The die adds a bit of an edge and I took advantage of that to apply adhesive and embossing powder then heat set to create a nice clean border. I also used my anti static "floofler" so the stray bits of powder wouldn't ruin my chalkboard finish. Floofler is my term for the tiny talc pillow. I'm sure there's a real name for it....but floofer is more fun to say. Add a metal eyelet and a bit of twine and the tag is done.



Once I had decided to add a black tag to the card I knew it would need balance so I chose to add a black cardstock to border the pretty light colors of the Felicity Collection.

These Layered Chipboard Stickers are dreamy and the perfect floral accent.

A crisp white doily and simple seam binding bow are the perfect finishing touch.

The tag for this card is just a bit smaller and tucked into the die cuts and chipboard sticker.

Rather than adding highly contrasting patterned paper I chose instead to add texture by layering in the quatrefoil diecut then top it off with the lovely floral frame.

I wanted to add a bit of lace so I fussy cut some from the patterned paper and adhered a few pearly flower accents.

This coral seam binding is the perfect match to the pretty flowers and give a little feminine touch.



BoBunny Supplies: 
Pattern paper: Felicity, Always, Cherished, Lattice, Romance, Serendipity,

Layered Chipboard: Felicity

Noteworthy: Felicity

6x6 Paper Pad: Felicity

Dies: Nested Fancy Frame

Pentart Supplies: 

Chalkboard Paint 

Okay that's all for me. Wishing all of you a happy and productive day with lots of time to be creative! : )

Spring Kid's Craft

Hello!

Kristen here with a fun craft for kid's!

These cute, crafty and earth friendly toilet paper roll butterflies are so colorful, and easy to make. You could make just one, or a big flock of them. They are sure to brighten any spot you put them.

First, you will need:
Bobunny dot cardstock, a toilet paper roll, Bobunny double dot ribbon, googly eyes, a 1.5 inch flower punch and a 1/2 inch circle punch, and adhesives.

To create the base of the butterfly, I cut a piece of cardstock into a 4.25 x 5.25 inch rectangle. Put adhesive along all the edges of the rectangle, plus a little in the middle of the cardstock. Now roll the cardstock onto the toilet paper roll, covering it. At this point you can also add your googly eyes. I think it's fun for them to be different sizes.

Next, cut two 3 inch strips of ribbon. I kept my butterfly all matching, the body, wing base and antennae all the same color.
After cutting the ribbon, tie a knot at one end of the ribbon, and adhere the ribbon to the inside of the tube, like shown.

Now we can work on the wings.
Here is a pattern to use to cut out your wing base.

Trace the wing pattern onto cardstock, and cut out.
Now add in colorful punches using your flower and circle punches, cutting off any parts of the flowers that overlap the edge of the wings.

To finish the butterfly, place adhesive along the middle of the wings, and adhere to the back of the finished tube.

Hope you enjoy my fast and fun butterfly project!


Bobunny supplies- Double Dot cardstock ( Clover, Brilliant Blue, Pink Punch, Buttercup, Orange Citrus, Wild Berry) , Double Dot ribbon ( Clover, Brilliant Blue, Orange Citrus), My Eye On U iCandy Jewels

Kristen