Today I have another fun episode in my Halloween happy mail series! Today I show you how to make 2 different styles of stand up cards. I got this idea from my friend Dani from Popfizzpaper. Scroll Down for video tutorial!!
The first card is made with a digital stamp by MMedel Illustrations on Etsy and paper from my Spooky Pastel and October Nights paper collections.
The Second card is made using watercolor paints and a Stampotique Stamp and my Spooky Octoberstamp set. You can watch the full tutorial below!
I like this style of card because to me they are like little works of art that you penpals can display on their desk or shelf as halloween decor!
thanks for stopping by, Click here to watch all episodes thus far in my series!
Today I am celebrating my favourite holiday with a design team application for Tombow's New DT for 2016. *wish me luck* Today is the last day to enter and if you're interested check out their blog for more info HERE
Here is a little more about me:
My name is Serena Bee I am 27 and I am a Youtube Crafter. (You can view my channel here). I've been crafty full time as I like to call it for the last 5 years and I have loved every minute of it. Crafting is more than just a hobby for me. It's a way of life and I would love to make it my career one day.
PROJECT #1
For my first project I would like to share the pocket letter tutorial I made back in August for my guest design team spot on the Tombow blog! This project showcases some different techniques and projects I enjoy creating. For example, it showcases my skill and love for creating mixed media projects, ATCs, and art journaling through the watercolour backgrounds created. I also used some of my handmade DIY cupcake liner embellishmentsto decorate the middle shaker pocket and also the decorative picks I created using flower and donut dies. I also showcase my coloring of these images.
Moreover, I created my own glitter dots using the Tombow adhesive dots and glitter. I then sealed these dots using the Tombow Mono Aqua liquid glue, which is my favorite go to glue this past year!
I have a step by step video tutorial where I go through how I made this pocket letter from coloring the images using the Tombow Dual Brush Pens- Bright Paletteto the watercolored background using the same pens and the Tombow Blending Kit. Click this video below to watch my tutorial.
Here is a closer look at my layering and DIY cupcake liner embellishment.
PROJECT #2
I am a paper crafter at heart, however, one of my other passions is creating altered projects or easy and affordable DIY home decor projects. For my next project I would like to share a more recent item I made for this Halloween season. I created an altered witch cauldron wall hanging decor piece. Although I used hot glue to adhere most of the floral picks and sprays I did useTombow Mono Aqua liquid glue to adhere all the glitter used on the "smell my feet" sign.
I also have a step by step video tutorial for this project. You can watch it down below.
Basically I started off with trimming the floral picks and sprays down to the size I needed and began adhering them to the back side of the cauldron sign using a hot glue gun.
Once all the picks were secured to the back of the sign, I then began working on the "smell my feet" wood piece. At first I gessoed the wood piece in order to paint it with orange paint. However, I wasn't achieving the look I wanted so I moved on to using an orange Sharpe oil-based paint pen to color the sign. Once that dried, I began adding a layer of glue with theTombow Mono Aqua liquid glueand added fine orange glitter and then later a chunky orange glitter on the top.
Next, it was time to add the second cauldron piece to the backside in order to hide all the glue and picks we adhered down. This gave the sign a more professional and cleaner look and allows you to hang the sign up on the wall if you chose to do so.
Next it was time to decorate the front of the cauldron, I started by adhering a black and white polka dot ribbon with some hot glue. Next I made a bow using the same ribbon and placed that on the left hand side of the cauldron. For a finishing touch, I decided to add a jack-o-lantern resin embellishment piece in the center of the bow. Lastly, it was time to add the last finishing touch, the "smell my feet" piece. Once that was adhered with hot glue the project was complete. This is an easy and quick project anyone could do.
Here is the video:
PROJECT #3
For this last project I want to share a Disney mini album I created. For this album I wanted to do a classic black and white themed album mixed in with pops of colors such as pink, red, and gold.
I just love layering on projects!
This is a paper bag envelope mini album which means there are pockets on the sides with more room for photos and journaling. I also used myTombow Xtreme glueand Tombow Stamp Runner adhesive to adhere down the embellishments and also my Mono Aqua Glue through out this whole album.
I also have a video where I show this album in its entirety. This is the first video share I found on Youtube that shows a paper bag mini made using the Cinch for it's binding. I had plans of having this mini as a tutorial, however, I sadly deleted the footage I had filmed.
There are so many more project I wish to share. I also enjoy creating scrapbook layouts, cards, pages in my Midori travelers notebook, art journaling, DIYs, and so much more! But for now I hope I showcased my range, creativity and style within these 3 projects.
Thank you Tombow for stopping by and checking out my application. Having the chance to be a part of the new 2016 Design Team would mean the world to me. I would love to design some more with your amazing and great quality items. Tombow is already my favorite glue company and it would be amazing to have a chance to support a company I love and help spread the word of Tombow! *hehe* I am ready for this new adventure in my crafty career. My dream is to work in this industry and start my own line. It's the best feeling designing and creating and I hope that I will get a chance to do so for your company. I am ready to share with the world my unique and creative crafty style! So please pick me :)
Thanks again for the opportunity and for your consideration. Good luck to everyone who applied!
Welcome to my 6th project in my Halloween Craft Series 2015!
Today I have easy DIY tips for creating your own party supplies! Now you can throw your handmade DIY Halloween party sponsored by Diemond Dies!
This is a 4 project video, in this video you will learn how to make DIY napkin and utensil holders, decorative paper straws and invitations. The 4th project can be found in this video:
Diemond Dies has offered a to sponsor my giveaway and also included a discount code for you ghoulies! So amazing!!
Use: thanksserena for 10% off your total purchase for all orders over 35$ AND FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING!!
The giveaway prize will be a 15$ gift certificate to Diemond Dies.
HERE'S HOW TO ENTER MY GIVEAWAY:
1-MUST be a SUBSCRIBER TO MY CHANNEL
2-LEAVE A COMMENT with your favorite project out of the 4.
The winner will be announced on Halloween day!!
Now let's get into the projects! The first easy halloween party decor time i made are napkin and utensil holders:
This is so simple to make, refer to the video for the tutorial!
My next part supply are decorative paper straws! Now if you're anything like me then you're a sucker for paper straws! I have a ton but never know what to do with them. This easy tutorial is a perfect way to identify which cup belong to which party guests!
Again, see video up above for the tutorial!
And You can't have a party without fun invitations!
I was able to use my Monster Bash Stamp set designed by yours truly! It's the perfect set for any occasion in October from birthday parties to Halloween! You can pick up your set <<HERE>>!!
To see how I created these fun party favor boxes watch the 2nd video posted up above!
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed my projects and don't forget to enter my giveaway for an amazing Diemond Dies prize! Also there are 9 more chances of winning another Diemond Dies prize on my Diemond Dies Halloween YT Hop post!
I'm back with the 4th project in my Halloween craft series! Today I share how I created my first Halloween mini album of the season using my new Cinch binding machine. The patterned papers I used are all mixed, some are from this year and some are not. I was going for a classic Halloween look so the color theme I went with was orange, black, and white/cream.
Here is a video of how I put the mini album together!
I still have some awesome Halloween embellishment kits available!
Welcome to the third project for my Halloween craft series! You could find project #1 here where I created a Halloween shaker card. And project #2 here where I created an altered hanging wall art.
And now it is time for project #3. Today I have these fun gift tags to share with you. These tags are very easy and a quick craft project for your goodie or treat bags this halloween season. They are also perfect for little halloween gifts you might be giving away. Here is what they look like:
I even gave each little guy names! I used Mama Elephant's Bootastic stamp set for these tags.
Here is another look at them all ready to go on some treat bags
I just love how these turned out. TO see how these tags came to life watch this video here:
Thanks for stopping by!
Make sure to check back for project #4 and A special giveaway announcement!
Welcome to the second instalment of my first Halloween craft series! You could find project #1 here where I created a Halloween shaker card.
I am so excited to share today's project with you all!!! It turned out better than I had imagined :)
I created this gorgeous hanging wall art for my room using Michaels 1.50$ frames from the dollar bins. Most of the stickers I used also came from Michaels like the ghosts and skull cameo, so check your local store!
Here are some still pictures:
Isn't it gorgeous?!
Let me know which frame is your favorite!
Now here is the video where I show you exactly how I put this together and which items I used:
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Thanks for stopping by for my second Halloween Craft Series share! Check back next week for project #3.
