Just Say'n Hello - Pillow Box

Just Say'n Hello - Pillow Box

Created by OMC Designer Sandy

Videos on How-To: 

Pillow Box With Adhesive Stencil Demo

 

Wrinkle Ribbon Demo

Supplies Used:  
Sizzix : Pillow Box Die
Sizzix Originals Die : Flowers & Vine #3
Fancy Pants : Be You - Paper
OMC : Adhesive Stencil Material
May Arts : Wrinkled Ribbon
Tattered Angels : Glimmer Mist
Doodlebug : Sugar Coated Pastel Brad
Martha Stewart : Butterfly Punch
My Pink Stamper : Itty Bitty-Lisious 
Alternative for Hello stamp: Doodlbug : Clear Stamps - You Said It


Note: The Sizzix Pillow Box Die that was used for this project has been discontinued, but there are so many cute box dies to choose from.  If you do not already have the Sizzix Pillow Box Die, we have provided this link to other box dies for you to consider using.
Selection of Box Dies

Happy crafting!

Konnichiwa Happy Everything Card

Konnichiwa Happy Everything Card
Created by OMC Designer Sandy
 

From the first time I experienced the sheer fun of embossing metal, I’ve been hooked! It can be done as easily as embossing a piece of cardstock. (Their blanks can be embossed in plastic embossing folders or any of the DecoEmboss/DecoEtch dies that you might have.) For this card, I used a Sizzix DecoEmboss die and inserted one of the new Vintaj copper blanks in a Tim Holtz Vagabond machine. Then to add some color I used three shades of alcohol ink and Blending Solution and dabbed the color on the blank until I achieved the desired look. I thought the embossed blank would give a little texture to my lanterns. I found the new stamp from Hero Arts stamped beautifully (They are selling fast). It would be so easy to color in the stamp or even emboss if wanted. Then to add just a little pop, I used a Quickie glue pen to color in the pennants and then sprinkled one of the new Glitter Ritz colors - Green Tea to add a little sparkle. Over all, this card took very little time to make and was a lot of fun to create. The collection pack from Basic Grey called Konnichiwa has such great papers to design with. 

Embossing Vintage Metal Blanks - How To Video

 

Happy Crafting!

USTREAM Butterfly Gift Bag

Butterfly Gift Bag created by OMC designer Whitney



Supplies Used:

Brown Gift Bag (Found at the dollar store. Shopping bags work great too! This bag is 8x10”) 
Martha Stewart : Large Punch Around The Page - Wild Flowers
Bo Bunny : Gabrielle Collection Pack 
Sizzix : Bigz Die - Fanciful Flight by Tim Holtz
Prima : Dechire Collection - Cream  
Bazzill Basics : Coral and Cream Cardstock
Scrapper’s Floss 
Tim Holtz : Crackle Paint - Rock Candy
Sizzix : Adhesive Sheets
Tim Holtz : Distress Ink Pad
We R Memory Keepers : Crop-A-Dile Tool


Instructions:   

1. Cut background color 8x5 ½ inches and distress with ink. 
2. Cut coordinating color 8x5 ½ inches and starting with the corners then moving in, punch wildflowers out on top and bottom edge. Layer on top of background.
 
TIP - On the Martha Stewart Punches’ instructions are dimensions that you should cut the paper. If you don’t cut them at the right dimension, then the punches will not cut evenly. Wildflowers cut in 2” increments.
 
3. Cut strips 2 ½ x 8” and distress with ink. Adhere on top of project. 
4. Cut strip ¾ x 8” and adhere to project centered on other strip. 
5. Cut 3 strips of Scrapper’s Floss 10” and tape onto the back of the background paper then bring in front and back again, taping the other end to the back side of paper.  
6. Die cut butterfly and apply a thick coat of Tim Holtz Crackle Paint. Let Dry.
    - Make sure to cut mirror image of the wings.  
    - Tim Holtz Crackle Paint is heat sensitive, so to speed up the drying process use a heat gun or hairdryer. 
 
TIP - Apply Sizzix Adhesive sheets to the paper before die cutting so adhering is a breeze!

7. Adhere butterfly in the center over the floss  
8. Adhere project to front of bag 
9. Adhere Prima flower over butterfly.



Finish it off with a tag:

1. Adhere a sticker to paper and cut around sticker so you are left with an opened tag. Fold.  
2. Hole punch upper left corner. 
3. Pull one side of handle out of bag and attach tag.  
4. Tape handle back on so it is very secure.



Here we have the USTREAM video with OMC designer Whitney who created the Butterfly Bag!




Click HERE to check out OMC's other USTREAM videos! 


 Happy crafting!

We quickly became friends

So... perhaps you've heard about our Bus Tour.

Perhaps you haven't.

But word is spreading quickly, that's for sure.

Well we're gearing up for another excursion in just a few short weeks, this time northwest-ward. We can't wait to mingle with our Spokane peeps!

And remember when we gave a little sneak peek of one of the projects we'd be working on? *at the bottom of the post* And THEN we hinted that someone else was going to be there. Someone else super cool and super knowledgeable on the crafting industry.

Perhaps you've heard. Perhaps you haven't.

So who is it??? This video should really let the cat out of the bag—that is—if you didn't know already. We ran into this certain someone at CHA, and became fast friends. Give it a looksie:

That's right!

We're hosting Stacy Julian, of Big Picture Scrapbooking on March 23rd in Spokane, WA!

And she is just so much fun to be around. Watching the video most likely made that pretty obvious. So if you're anywhere near the area, you do not want to miss this.

Other highlights include classes taught by our very own Lindsey Fillmore and Sandy Cottle, our OMC Creative Director!

You want more info, don't you? Well, just give this a little clicksy: Spokane Tour.

Happy weekend! And happy crafting!

P.S. Like this video tutorial? View tons more on our YouTube channel!

...And...stay tuned for pictures of our AWESOME new warehouse. You won't believe how great this place is.

Somebody's using our black i-top!

The Imaginisce black i-top is brought to you exclusively by Oh My Crafts.

*takes bow*

And guess who we spotted using it on Youtube? Here's a hint: He totally rocked CHA with tons of awesome new products that we all love using. Give up?

Tim Holtz! Here's what he's got to say in this short blurb:

(And to see Tim work more of his magic with new products introduced at the winter CHA 2010, visit our youtube channel!)

So check out this awesome technique Tim shares, all while using the OMC exclusive black i-top:

AND, speaking of the i-top, did you hear about the cool new Magnet Daddies? It's magnetic backing for your brads! The tool just keeps getting better. Look for that on our site—coming soon.

Happy crafting!

Psssst! We're showcasing another AWESOME Valentine project SOON, which features My Mind's Eye Be Loved. This paper pack goes quick so make sure to get yours from Oh My Crafts today before it's gone! (Want to know what project it is? Hint: we've posted a picture of it already!)

Spooky Spider Jar

Happy Halloween to all! Is your sweet tooth good and ready? Let's hope so! For those of us with kids, we can usually raid their stash after they're peacefully sleeping. :)

So...what fun Halloween projects have you been up to? We'd love to hear all about them!

And today, we'd like to share with you a fun Halloween tutorial that's been up on our YouTube channel. It'll teach you how to easily etch glass with vinyl, which is a fun and super trendy home decor idea. Oh, and keep in mind that Machelle used the Doodle Charms cartridge for the spiders on the jar.

Oh, and to view more amazing tutorials, drop on by our YouTube channel. You'll find several more tutorials using vinyl—our most recent is a super-cute and super-simple fall decor project.

Happy haunting! And happy crafting!

Why we love the.....

We like to think of the Making Memories Slice Portable Cutter as a trusted friend: someone who is always going to be there. And it can be everywhere you are, because it doesn't even weigh two pounds! (Which—c'mon ladies, that's lighter than the average woman's purse!)

It's positively perfect for the casual crafter! Unlike most other die cutting machines—when updates come out for the Slice—there's no need to have to go out and buy another. You just upload the new frills and thrills onto the machine you already have. How's that for a breath of fresh air? 

So ask yourself: Do I enjoy making cards? Is scrapbooking my thing? Do I want the freedom to head to a crop at the drop of a hat? If you answered "yes indeed" to any of these, then the Slice just might be your new BFF. It certainly has been making a lot of friends lately due to its portable characteristic. And by the way—it's cordless.

Here's a great tutorial of a project that you'll love making!

To celebrate our love for Slice—we're naturally offering a great deal for the Machine Starter Kit. AND—have you seen the new design cards that are available for pre-order? Check them out on our site! 

To learn more about the Slice, take a few short minutes to watch this Slice overview.

Want to learn more about today's hottest topics and watch video tutorials? Visit our YouTube Channel! We've got a great selection to browse through.

See you next time!

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