Festive Trio

Hello this is Yolie sharing a festive set of cards using the Texture Sheets Fiesta. The festive note card trio are to replenish my card stash.

I used a pair of scissors to cut the banners and a border from the Texture Sheets Fiesta. I gathered paints and fun fiesta pattern paper with bright colors to match.

I trimmed the banners and the border to approximately 4" wide. I used white acrylic paint as primer and painted the pieces in green, blue and pink.

I used a Latina Crafter metal word die "celebra" which means celebrate. I cut the word on both card stock and craft foam.

I assembled the cards adding lots of layers and rhinestone ribbon.

Each finished card measures 4.25" x 5" and are blank inside. They are perfect for any celebration and the fun patterns with bright colors are so festive! I hope you enjoyed my fun trio today. I hope you have a wonderful week and keep it crafty.

Supply List:
Decorative Screen No. D91B
Plaid Crafts paints
Latina Crafter celebra die
Beacon Power-Tac adhesive
Pattern paper
Paint brush
Craft foam
Cardstock
Doilies
Rhinestone ribbon

On Trend ATC Bookcase

Hello this is Yolie sharing my version of the ATC Bookcase. The Bookcase a good size for crafty storage. The assembled measurements are 6-5/8" wide x 6-7/8" deep x 7-7/8" tall with a roomy drawer measuring (2-7/8" tall).

For starters, always remember to use a lightly damp cloth to clean off the laser cut soot on all the pieces. I went with a super trendy paper pad to alter the ATC Bookcase. The complete supply list is at the bottom of this post.

I used acrylic paint to paint all the edges of the ATC Bookcase. I separated the drawer pieces from the actual pieces that make up the book case. It also helps to determine which pattern paper to use.

I traced and cut the pattern paper and adhered them to the pieces. I sprayed the Mod Podge Ultra Matte onto the backside of the paper. This made it so easy!
I used Beacon Power-Tac on the tabs to assemble and also to attached the drawer knob.

Here are a couple of side angle photos.

I also covered the side of the drawers for a more finished look.

It's so pretty! I can't wait to fill it up with craft goodies.

Thank you for stopping by today and happy crafting.

Supply List: 
ATC Bookcase No. C56L
Mod Podge Ultra Matte
Acrylic Paints
12x12 pattern paper
Paint brush
Beacon Power-Tac
Westcott Scissors
Paint brush
Knob
Rhinestones
Pencil

Decorative Screen

Hello and welcome, this is Yolie with today's project. I used the Decorative Screen and Wood Medallions set. Inspired by the colors of an embossing powder meant for mixed media, Midnight Magic. You will see the embossing powder in the photos below, but first let's get started with the Decorative Screen.

First, with a damp paper towel I cleaned off the soot residue left behind by the laser cutter. Then I took the blue acrylic paint and I applied one coat to each panel and allowed to dry.

Applying the next three colors were the same technique; apply the paint with a dry brush sporadically, before it dried, I removed some of the paint with a paper towel. The paint colors are listed below.

I purchased 3/4" x 11/16" hinges from my local hardware store. I painted the hinges first with black chalk paint. Using a toothpick, I applied Power-Tac adhesive to the backside of the hinges. After the glue dried, I lightly painted them with brown acrylic paint for rust look.

So here is the color inspiration. It's from a mixed media heavy embossing powder made by Emerald Creek for Rita Barakat. It is called Midnight Magic and get this, it glows in the dark.
I applied a heavy coat of embossing ink and dusted the Wood Medallions with the embossing powder.

Here are the acrylic paints used. What do you think? Did I match up the colors to coordinate with the embossing powder?

Here is my Decorative Screen, it stands at 8" and is 15" width. It's gorgeous!

It folds nicely enough for storage.

Inspiration is everywhere! Look, get inspired and create!
I hope you enjoyed my tutorial and the final results. Enjoy your week and keep it crafty.

Supply List:
Decorative Screen No. D21F
Wood Medallions  No. D106E
Plaid Crafts paints: Look At Me Blue, Melted Chocolate, Midnight, Black Chalk Paint
Rita Barakat Midnight Magic Embossing Powder by Emerald Creek
Beacon Power-Tac adhesive
Hinges
Paint brushes
Heat Gun
Versamark Embossing Ink
Paper towels

Spring Lantern

Hello this is Yolie with today's project. It's late May and in Southern California, we are still getting rain. Spring made an appearance with the Super Bloom, but then quickly disappeared. The plan was to make a Summer Lantern, but I'm still in the mood for Spring. I used the Lantern Cage Style and added a faux patina with lots of blooms.

To create the faux patina, I first painted all the pieces, front and back with metallic copper and allowed the paint to completely dry.
I then painted the pieces with black chalkboard paint and before the paint dried, wiped it off with a paper towel.
Next, I painted the pieces with aqua drift and again, before the paint dried, wiped it off with a paper towel.

I then assembled the Lantern using a bit of Beacon Power-Tac adhesives to secure it in place. 

I added pretty blooms and a couple of resin butterflies.

Here's a closeup of the beautiful faux patina. I added the butterfly as doorknob to easily open the lantern door and turn on the LED tea light.

Hoping Summer is delayed so I can enjoy the Spring Lantern a little longer.
Thank you so much for visiting today and enjoy your week.

Supply List:
Lantern Cage Style No. C41C
Plaid Crafts paints: Black Chalkboard, Metallic Copper, Aqua Drift
Beacon Power-Tac adhesive
Flowers
Resin butterflies
LED tea light