A Happy Celebration Bunting
Whenever something wonderful happens I set the stage for celebration with a bunting-style banner. To me it’s a creative tradition, but others would say it’s a family joke. When my niece got engaged recently, this is the “HAPPY” bunting I whipped up. Hello, this is Sharyn Sowell and thank you for joining me today! Instructions – Making Your Own Bunting I mix and match my dies and use one piece from a group often. This time I used Heart Leaves Dies Foliage Die (the largest die) and Swallow and Heart Dies Swallow Die. Cut out from the Heart Leaves Etched Dies set, as many Foliage and Heart Dies as you’ll need…
Christmas Shadow Box with Sharyn Sowell
It’s so much fun to give home made Christmas presents and if you’re on my list this year, you might be getting a shadow box! They are so much fun to make. Here’s how: Take a small sturdy box and cover with the paper of your choice. You will want to choose a die that fits your box well. I used vintage paper throughout. I glittered the back of my wrapped box by simply rubbing a glue stick on it and dropping mica glitter in, then tapping the excess back into a jar. Using the adhesive you like best, ruffle some paper and stick it on the top of the…
A Special Christmas Gift Box
Can I tell you something about me? I hate the Christmas rush. I hate it so much I refuse to get caught up in it. But I am fanatic about a joy-filled, meaningful celebration, so I start early! Making and wrapping my gifts a tiny bit at a time. Using two of my etched dies sets, here’s my latest gift box. It’s easy as can be, if you take your time and enjoy each step. So this is what I gathered for the project: S4-821 Building a Snowman Etched Dies S4-753 Build a House Etched Dies Empty cheese box Piece of heavy paper to make the box a bit taller…
Santa Christmas Card Party with Sharyn Sowell
“I wish I could make beautiful cards like you do,” I often hear. Sometimes our non-crafting friends think it’s impossibly hard. Why not invite them over for a Christmas card making party to learn how easy it can be? And starting in summer when life is more relaxed makes it so much fun. I kept it very easy by making a very simple kit for each person tucked into a zip top baggie: 12 die cuts from the new Deck the Halls Etched Dies 12 half sheets of card stock Several coordinated accent papers in assorted holiday colors Assorted adhesives and glitters Each guest provided her choice of embellishments such…
New Arrivals, Sharyn Sowell’s Christmas Silhouettes
Our new Holiday Collection by Sharyn Sowell brings an array of classic silhouettes for any style holiday card, tablescape, tree trimming project or more. Listen to Sharyn talk about how this collection came to be and encourage you to slow down and savor the season! What three words best describe your collection? Joyous, family & holiday What was the reason behind naming this collection? Savoring the joy of family and friends during the holidays is priceless. Capturing it in things we craft is one way to slow down and enjoy this time. What were some of the influences that helped shape the collection? I hand cut with scissors to…
A Happy Little Card
It’s always nice to have all occasion cards, ready to go for whatever comes up next. This one makes good use of little scraps that are too sweet to toss but too small for a big project. First fold a solid color paper into the card size of your choice. Mine is 5X7″. Then if you’re like me, you’ll spend some happy time sorting through your lovely scrap. Choose a large scrap of paper to cover the bottom portion of your card. I used a vintage piece of wrapping paper I’ve been hoarding. Now cut a smaller piece to fit across the top, and fold 1/2″ from top, then slip…
Make the Happiest Birthday Cake Ever
Nothing says happy birthday better than a great cake! This project is extra special because it’s simple enough to make with children. For a perfect (and perfectly easy!) birthday cake, we grabbed some of the etched dies from my Joyous Celebration Collection: Party Kids Etched Dies, Edging Leaf Etched Dies and a sweet paper house favor made with Build a House Etched Dies (an optional but fun topper). You’ll also need a cake, frosting, candles, a cake stand, Wilton Sugar Sheets, and your choice of paper, adhesive and glue dots. Straws are optional. Wilton Sugar Sheets are very thin paper-like sheets of sugar. You can find them at “Big Box”…
Double Up with a Card and Gift in One for Mother’s Day
What fun to make a card that doubles as a gift! This card is extra special with the pretty floral bird heart as a center piece. But it really is a beautiful pin! A sweet little present perfect to wear for Mother’s Day, birthday or just a “love you”, using the Swallow and Heart Etched Dies Set from my Joyous Celebrations Collection! It’s easier than it looks and a wonderful way to use those tiny scraps you can’t bear to toss out. You’ll be using the Swallow and Heart Etched Dies Set, along with assorted papers, ribbon, glitter, glue and dimensional dots. Start by folding a card base (mine is…
Create a Stunning and Dimensional Gift Wrap
Hello, Sharyn Sowell here to share a striking way to present a gift to someone special using the Border Flower Etched Die Set from my Joyous Celebration Collection. Everyone loves a gift. But a gift that’s wrapped beautifully is even better, don’t you think? In just a few minutes, it’s easy to go from that boring gift bag and plain tissue to die-cutting a fabulous dimensional gift wrap. Here’s how! 1. Wrap your gift box with a plain colored gift wrap. I usually use a two piece box (lid and base) and wrap only the lid. My family loves these pretty boxes so much they save them to use for…
Designer Days with Sharyn Sowell, Countdown to Creativation
We are counting down the days to Creativation 2017 (Craft & Hobby Assoc. Trade Show) here in Phoenix Arizona! Not everyone can make the event so why not bring some of it to you. This week, we are featuring Designer Days to introduce our licensed designers for 2017 – some whom you know and some who are new, so stay tuned! Today, we continue with one of our newest licensed designer, Sharyn Sowell! Describe {Sharyn Sowell} in three words. Lover of God, people and creative pursuits. And words, which is why there are more than three! What were some influences that helped shape the collection? Some of my happiest memories…
