Tuesday Tutorial -- Teacher Gifts

Hard to believe that school is almost out for the summer.   Stuck for a gift for the teacher?    Here are some ideas for you.

Jar of Cookies

This is from Club Chica Circle blog.  They have the free printable for you to put on the lid.

Painted Pot of Flowers

From Giggles Galore blog.

And if  you are on a tight budget you will find this Watering Can and some other cute ideas on the

Passionate Penny Pincher blog.

Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Counter Storage

Studios are plagued with an abundance of supplies and a shortage of storage that is both functional and attractive.  When I stumbled across a counter canister set recently, I knew it was exactly what I needed!  It just needed a little face lift to go from trash to treasure.

Despite many years in a garage's forgotten corner, this set was in solid shape.  The case was sturdy, the glass containers' only flaw was a thick layer of grime.  No evidence of critter infestation- so for $5, this set was headed home for a make-over.

This project has a short supply list:

Sandpaper

Spare paint

Foam and bristle brushes

Scrapbook paper

Mod Podge

4 decorative pulls (optional)

 In warm soapy water, wash the glass jars, dry and set aside.

 Remove old wooden pulls from lids. 

Using 150 grit sandpaper, sand away top layer on lids and canister holder.  Wipe away sanding residue with a damp cloth.

With large foam brush, apply paint to wooden surfaces.  Allow first coat to dry, sand lightly, and apply second coat of paint.

Add distressing by sanding corners and edges down to let wood show through. 

 

Screw new pulls into lids.

Wooo-hoooo!  Canisters are looking gooooood! Labels would help clarify their purpose.

Using scrapbook paper in the household printer, print out content labels.  I will use these for buttons, thread and miscellaneous notions and trinkets, aka "stuff".

 Apply Mod Podge to back of paper labels and stick label to center top of glass containers.

The new and improved canister set is now ready to fill for a cleaner, more visually appealing studio storage solution!

 LOVE  &  UP-CYCLE NATION

Jacquie Wheeler

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Blog Party Sunday - Share Your Handmades

Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday. We would love to have you show us what you are crafting.

You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops or your blog.

The rules are simple:
1. Follow our blog
2. Handmade items only.
3. You may list up to 3 items.
4. Family friendly items only.

The success of this link party depends on the participants so spread the word to your friends, visit the shops,  post about it on your  blog, in a forum or on your favorite social networking site, grab the button and put it on your blog or website.
Just click on the Add Your Link button below and add your items.
And if you would like to add a link to the party you can grab this button below.

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Today's Featured Shop -- Pumpkin Patch

Today's featured shop is Pumpkin Patch.   Loretta is a wonderful artist who works in a variety of techniques.   Some items are painted on unique surfaces and are one of a kind.

Gingerbread Man cherry Cupcake Left Orig. Fridge Magnet Ornament

Little Girl at the Beach Colored Pencil

White Artic Wolf Colored Pencil

White Wine Glasses Seaside Watercolor

Be sure and visit Loretta's shop to see all her beautiful artwork.  http://www.etsy.com/shop/pumpkinpatch5

Handmade Spotlight - Paper Beauties

Check out this great selection of handmade paper items. You can view this entire treasury by Clicking Here, or you can click on each item to see it in greater detail.

ALittleLemonad... $20	kC2Designs $16
DimplePressPap... $4	OliviawithLayl... $22
OldNewAgain $32	seahorsebendpr... $2.5
inkscissors $3.75	ComfortablyLov... $6.25
NoosedKitty $40	HennelPaperCo $4
inoroutmedia $65	YakawonisQuill... $20
SarahPhelpsCre... $5	simplyhonest $15
metrobabycards $15	PressaRussa $3

Treasury tool supported by the dog house