Tag: Carol Graff Beavercreek Library

Happy February, Crafters!

This month we’re making a little cross stitch heart!  At least a little prior cross stitching knowledge would be helpful for this project.  

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Included in your kit:

1 wooden heart template

1 skein pink embroidery floss

1 skein red embroidery floss

1 needle

1 piece red ribbon

1 paper chart

1 piece felt for backing

Not included in your kit:

scissors

glue 

Instructions:

1.  Use the pink floss to cross stitch the entire heart.  I used all 6 strands of the floss.  You can use the chart to see where I used 1/2 and full stitches, but really, it doesn’t matter, just do basic stitches all the way across each row.
2. Use the red floss to make the “BE MINE” stitching.  I only used 3 strands of the red floss.  The chart included with the kit didn’t copy as well as I would have liked.  Here’s a picture that is hopefully a little clearer of where the stitching should go.                                   
3.  Cut out the felt and glue to the back.  Be sure not the cover the hole at the top.
4.  Thread the ribbon through the hole at the top and tie a bow.

You’re done!

Hello, Crafters!  I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are ready to get back into crafting!  This month, we’re making quilted bookmarks.  These can be hand sewn or done on a sewing machine.  I will show you two different methods.

Included in your kit:

fabric

batting

ribbon

Not included in your kit:

scissors

sewing machine (if desired)

I got the idea from these cute bookmarks I found on Pinterest:

Instructions (Method One) – This method uses pinking shears (or rotary blade).  If you don’t have those, move on to method two.

1. Cut two pieces of fabric approximately 3″x8″.  

2. Trim the piece of batting about a quarter of an inch smaller than the fabric pieces.

3. Make sandwich with the fabric and batting with right sides of the fabric facing outward.

4. Insert the ribbon into the sandwich with the cut edges inside (making a loop at the top).  Quilt or hand sew all the pieces together making sure to secure the ribbon as well.  You can use any design you want or make it up as you go like I did. (The ribbon isn’t in this picture because I goofed and had to go back and add it later).

5.  Lastly, use your pinking shears or pinking rotary cutter to trim all the outside edges to prevent fraying of the fabric.

Instructions: Method Two

Cut two pieces of fabric approximately 3″x8″.

Cut the batting slightly smaller than the fabric pieces.

Lay the batting on the wrong side of one of the pieces of fabric.  Quilt or hand sew those two pieces together.  Use any design you want or make it up as you go like I did.

Next, put the right sides of the fabric together and sew around the outside edges leaving an opening at the top.

Turn your bookmark inside out using the opening at the top.  Fold the top fabric pieces inward and insert the ribbon (cut edges inside the bookmark making a loop at the top.  I realize this is different than what’s in the picture).  Sew across the top closing the opening and securing the ribbon inside.  I used a zig zag stitch just to make sure the ribbon is secured.

That’s it!

Happy Holidays, Crafters!  This month, we’re making cute gift tags out of buttons!

Included in your kit:

Assorted buttons

5 gift tags with twine

Red and white twine

Not included in your kit:

Glue (I used hot glue)

Black marker for details

Instructions:

These tags are pretty straight forward.  Just glue the buttons on the gift tags and add any embellishments!

Happy Crafting!

-Morgan

I can hardly believe it’s almost the holiday season!  These ornaments were SUPER easy to make and lots of fun!

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Included in your kit:

Yarn

2 5×7 pieces of chipboard

star template

Not Included in your kit:

scissors

glue (I used hot glue)

Instructions:

I got the idea from this website which includes instructions:

https://www.tidbits-cami.com/yarn-wrapped-star-ornaments/

Tips:

You can fit two stars on each of the chipboard pieces if you do it carefully.  If you want to make more than 4, use cardboard or other thick material around your house.

I found it easier to do the tips of the star first, before moving on to the body of the star.  The instructions say to do it the other way around, but I found my yarn wanted to slip off.  (This is where you’ll want to use a little glue.)

Enjoy and Happy Crafting!

-Morgan

This month we’re making greeting cards from washi tape!  The best thing about these cards is that you don’t have to have any artistic ability and the options for designs are limitless!

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Included in your kit:

5 blank cards and envelopes

1 black sharpie

several rolls of washi tape

1 yellow marker

Not included in your kit:

scissors

any embellishments, i.e. stickers, ribbon, etc (optional)

Examples of card designs:

This month we’re making earrings!  

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Included in your kit:

earring blanks

2-3 pieces of scrapbook paper

paintbrush

mod podge

earring hooks

Not included in your kit:

Scissors

Nail file (optional)

Needle nose pliers

Instructions:

Make Earrings in Bulk with Mod Podge and Wood Earring Blanks

Notes:

1.  You have a few different pieces of scrapbook paper so that you have options.  If you don’t like any of the papers provided feel free to use anything you have on hand.
2. After I glued on the paper and mod podged it, I used a nail file to file the edges smooth.  This is completely optional.

I hope you enjoyed this project!  Happy crafting!

-Morgan

Happy August! This month we’re making a trivet out of clothespins!

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Included in your kit:

clothespins

wood glue

paint brush

Not included in your kit:

mineral oil (optional)

Instructions:

The inspiration and instructions for this kit can be found here:

https://diycandy.com/clothespin-trivets/

Happy crafting!

-Morgan

What’s better in the middle of summer than watermelon?  This month, we’re making coasters from wood slices painted like watermelons!

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Included in your kit:

4 wood slices

red, white, and green paint

mod podge (in container with red dot on top)

1 paint brush

Not Included in your kit:

Sharpie

Instructions: 

There are picture instructions as well as a short video with instructions for this project.

DIY Watermelon Coasters

 I hope you’re having an enjoyable summer!  See you next month!

-Morgan

 

Can you believe it’s time to get ready for the 4th of July already?  These wooden firecrackers were fun to make, although I made several mistakes and learned some lessons I will pass on to you here 🙂

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Included in your kit:

3 wooden blocks

red, white and blue paint

1 paintbrush

1 sponge dabber

Star stencils in 3 sizes

Twine

1 rustic star

1 piece of sandpaper

Floral wire

Not included in your kit:

Scissors

Glue 

Tape (painter’s tape works well, but this is optional)

I used a couple of different inspirational pictures to come up with this craft.  I liked the twine and the star of the first one along with the red and white stripes and the distressed look on the second one.

Instructions:

1.  Paint the small and middle block white.  You might need multiple coats.  Allow to dry.
2.  Paint the tallest block blue.  You might need multiple coats.  Allow to dry.
3.  Put tape on the middle block to create stripes and then paint it red between the tape.  You might need multiple coats.  Allow to dry.  I pulled the tape off my sample too soon and it pulled some of the red paint off the block.  I tried covering this up using the sandpaper and distressed look, but you might want to allow this to dry for a couple of hours (or put a fan on it).
4.  When the blue block is dry, use the star stencils and dabber to paint white stars on the block.  I did not use a dabber for this part for my sample and the stars didn’t turn out as clean as I wanted.  Using a dabber in small taps should create a crisper star.
5. If you’d like a distressed look, use the sandpaper to sand the edges (and wherever else you want).
6. Tie the twine around all three blocks – wrapping it multiple times.
7. Cut the floral wire into 3 separate pieces.  I made a base for each “fuse” by twisting the end of the wire into a small circle (see picture) so it will stand upright.  Then, use a pencil to wrap around the rest of the wire to give it a curly look.                                             
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 9.  The last step is to glue the star to the front and the fuses to the tops of the blocks.  I used hot glue, but I think other types of glue would work too.  You just want to make sure it’s a glue that will dry clear.  Be sure to put just a small amount on top of the blocks for the fuses.   

That’s it!  You’re ready to decorate for the 4th of July!

Happy crafting!

-Morgan

Howdy Crafters!  I guess we have a bee theme continuing this month with these cute painted blocks!

Remember to sign up for your kit here:  https://greenelibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/663299a093f4b96c515d879e

Included in your kit:

4 wooden blocks

Black, white, yellow paint

1 Paintbrush

1 Wooden hexagon (honeycomb)

Vinyl letter stickers

1 Wooden bee (with adhesive back)

Not included in your kit:

A dab of glue or mod podge

Instructions:

1.  Paint the wooden blocks.  Paint 2 yellow, 1 white and 1 black.  Allow to dry completely.  I needed about 3 coats of the yellow to get good coverage.  I only needed 1-2 coats of the black and white paint.
2. Paint the hexagon yellow.  Allow to dry.
3. Apply the stickers.  On 1 yellow block, apply the H to one side and the B to the other.  On the black block, apply the M to one side and a Z to the other.  On the other yellow block, apply the E to one side and a Z to the other.
4. Attach the bee to the hexagon.  Peel off the little round sticker over the adhesive and stick anywhere on the hexagon.
5.  Attach the hexagon to the white block with a dab of glue or mod podge (not included).

That’s it, you’re done!

Until next month, happy crafting!

-Morgan