Happy Hump Day!

 

Wait, WHAT???? It's Hump day already... How did that happen? No really? I can't believe it's the end of May and HUMP DAY. So do you know what that means, it's time for an HUMP day project.

 

I recently thought of a fun gift I'd like to give my daughter's K- teacher as an end of the year gift. So I made this fun little tree and did it in a shadow box frame.

 

I had all the student's in the class "ink" their thumb prints and apply them to the tree. I was pretty secretive about that whole process (but when you volunteer at the school it's allot easier - teeeheee).  I wanted to make the trunk look more like wood so I used some TH inks and blended the trunk and then misted it w/ water.

 

The tree was cut using my Cricut Explore - and so was the saying, and flowers. I inked the grass and layered it.

 

This is all on card stock mounted on a piece of Doodlebug paper for a little extra color.

 

I put this in a 12x12 shadow box frame and added the vinyl to the glass.

 

Hope you enjoy it and Happy Hump Day!!

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Make sure you link up soon for your chance

 to win a prize to the Flying Unicorn!!

Terri

Special Ops' day

 

Happy 'Special Ops' day!!!  You might know this already but Charity and I decided to switch it up a bit this month...so I am with you for special ops.  The project I am sharing today is a fun 2 tiered storage stand.

 

You will need some wooden spools (4-5), a wooden dowel (that fits in your spools), wooden finial (that fits the top of your dowel), wooden discs (2 total-1 small and 1 medium size, these are used for support under the trays), wooden base (you can get these with a hole already drilled in it), some designer paper (to cover the spools and burner covers), ribbon, paint (spray and acrylic) and some burner covers (one package of 2, these will be used upside down) I picked up from the dollar store.

 

 First I spray painted the burner covers and wooden discs white.

Then drilled holes in all of the pieces, right in the middle, with a drill bit the size of my wooden dowel.

 

Then I painted the spools, dowel and plaque with acrylic paint that matched the paper I selected to cover the spools and burner covers.  I used my glue gun to attach the wooden discs to the bottom of each tray (burner cover which is used upside down)





 

I cut stripes of the paper I selected to cover the spools (an accent paper to the main paper to cover the burner covers).  I adhered with adhesive.   I also hot glued the dowel into the base and stacked 1 spool on.

 

By now the paint on the trays should be dry.  Cut paper to fit in each tray.  I used Mod Podge to adhere and then spread a generous layer to seal.

When the Mod Podge is dry place the large tray on top of the first spool.  I stacked 3 spools next, you can adjust based on how much space you want between your tiers and how long your dowel is.  Add you small tray, another spool and your finial to finish  it off.

I had some beautiful velvet scalloped ribbon that matched my paper that I hot glued around each tray.  It was the perfect touch.

This is the finished tray.  It is one of my favorite storage items on my scrappy worksurface!

And this is what I ended up using it for...I am glad I bought 2 sets of the burner covers cuz I am definitely making another one of these!!
Thanks so much for visiting today and PLEASE if you make one of these tiered trays I would LOVE to see it!!!  Just post a link in the comments.



What day is it??  It's HUMP DAY!!!
Michele, with stuff by belle, here today with a little hump day inspiration for our current drill, May Flowers.
Here is a lovely wall hanging that would work for so many occasions; wedding shower, graduation, birthday...

And a close up of the handmade flowers.  For more details and a complete list of supplies for this project please click here.

I simply adore paper flowers!!!  I love seeing how many different ways they can be made.  If you are making some flowers for a project make sure you link up in the right side bar for drill #32...I can't wait to see!!

Drill #32 May Flowers

April Showers bring May flowers, so bring us your flowers!

But wait there is a catch for this drill you must make your own flowers. No store bought flowers this week only DIY!

The rules are simple, you project must be newly created for this challenge. You must link back to us her at SWAT Scrap Warriors and you must create a project with ONLY DIY flowers. 

Just to get you started....

Don't for get we  have an amazing sponsor this month! And one lucky winner  will win a $20 Gift Card to shop at the......

Now as if that wasn't enough to get you headed to your scrappy zone! The S.W.A.T. TEAM has some amazing inspiration to get you started!!

Charity

Becci

Michele

 Lisa P

Venetia

Melinda

Bev

Terri

Claude Campeau

Now it's your turn, just link up your project by May 30th for your chance to win an amazing prize from the Flying Unicorn!!

*** There is only one prize for the month of May both Drills will be entered in the random prize drawing. 

Thank you so much for stopping by today! 

Remember to come join us on our Facebook Page!

Basic Training

 

Happy May!!!
This months basic training goes out to all the gardeners, happily mucking about in the soil. Nothing adds to a garden like a little brickwork or a rockery. Here's a four step tutorial that will have you adding bricks to your paper projects in no time.

 

Supplies:

Three strips of double sided foam adhesive, 4 inches by 1/2 inch

(Elmer's has a lovely roll of foam adhesive 1/2 inch wide.)
Thin toilet paper (preferably NOT quilted.)
Three colors of water based ink pads.
Glossy Accents

Paint Brush

Step 1: Remove adhesive cover and apply toilet paper, tear to size.

Step 2: Dab with ink pad. Let dry.

Step 3: Paint with Glossy Accents. Let dry.

Step 4: Trim into 1/4 inch strips.

Build walls, bridges, and other structures with your new supply of self-adhesive bricks.

 

Stop by my blog Scrappin Chaos for a list of supplies.

Scrap On!
~charity~



Drill# 31

Drill #31 

Spring Color Challenge

Spring has finally sprung and the flowers are popping up everywhere! So to celebrate the color coming back we have this super cheerful spring color combo challenge for you.

The rules are simple, you project must be newly created for this challenge. You must link back to us her at SWAT Scrap Warriors and you must use at least 3 of the 4 colors.

Just to get you started....

We Have an amazing sponsor this month! And one lucky winner will win a $20 Gift Card to shop at the......

Now as if that wasn't enough to get you headed to your scrappy zone! The S.W.A.T. TEAM has some amazing inspiration to get you started!!

Becci

Charity

Michele

Bev 

Deborah

Lisa Peeples

Melinda Garner

Claude Campeau

Terri

 Venetia

Now it's your turn, just link up your project by May 30th for your chance to win an amazing prize from the Flying Unicorn!! 

*** There is only one prize for the month of May both Drills will be entered in the random prize drawing.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! 

Remember to come join us on our Facebook Page!

We have some lucky Winners!!

It's time again to send out some prizes!!!

But before we do that we wanted to say Thank you all so much for playing along this month! All of your projects were beautiful and we are truly thankful that you shared your ART with us!!

Also a special thank you to the wonderful laddies at 

Paper Secrets for Sponsoring us for the month of April, we know that our winners are going love their scrap goodies! 


NOW Back to the Prizes!! Our April Winners are.......

For Drill # 29 BINGO

Our Random Draw Winner is:Jean

Please contact us with your name and Email by May 15th to claim your Paper Secrets Gift Pack.

For Drill # 30 FLOWER
Our Random Draw Winner is: Sherri 

Please contact us with your name and mailing address by May 15th to claim your Paper Secrets Gift Card.

See you in a few Hours for our next Drill!