Make it: Chalkboard Globe

Make it: Chalkboard Globe
This project we designed for Plaid!


Materials:
FolkArt ® Chalkboard Paint - Slate Gray, 8 oz.
1 Globe
Foam Paintbrush
Damp Rag
Soft Chalk
Letter Stickers

Steps:
1. Clean the globe with a damp rag and allow to dry. Add 3 coats of chalkboard paint. Allow 2 hours in between coats for dry time.

2. After 24 hours, rub the entire chalkboard surface with a piece of chalk to season the surface. Now you are ready to write on your chalkboard globe. Add personalization to the base with letter stickers.

Make it: Magazine Organizer

Make it: Magazine Organizer
This project we designed for Plaid using Mod Podge.

Supplies:
Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz.
Wood Magazine holder
Craft Knife and cutting mat
Hot Glue Gun
Pencil
Rhinestones – coordinating assortment
Scrapbooking Paper – minimum of 3 coordinating sheets

Steps:
1. Use the pencil to trace the shapes of the sides of the magazine holder onto the back of your scrapbooking paper sheets.

2. Use the craft knife to cut the shapes out of the scrapbooking paper sheets.

3. Apply Mod Podge Matte to the back of the papers and affix to the magazine holder. Allow to dry for at least two hours and then coat entire project surface with Mod Podge. You may allow to dry for 15 minutes and apply another coat if desired.

4. Use hot glue gun to apply rhinestones to your project where desired.

Make it: Pattern Storage Boxes

Make it: Pattern Storage Boxes
from the Crafters Caddies episode of Creative Juice

Using bits of old patterns and a little mod podge you can create some cute and functional storage boxes for sewing patterns. This technique could be used on a number of different boxes for other craft room storage needs. You can mix and match the ribbons to coordinate with your space.

Materials:
cardboard or wooden photo storage box
old sewing patterns
scissors
mod podge
foam paintbrush
ribbon
glue gun and glue
paper strips that fit into the box's label frame
rubber letter stamps
embossing pad
embossing powder
embossing or heat gun
bamboo skewer
file folders


1. Unfold the old sewing patterns and cut into pieces that are several inches wide and long.


2. Use the foam paintbrush to coat the top of the photo storage box with découpage medium.


3. Make a collage of pattern pieces on top. Repeat on the sides of the box. Allow the box to dry. Apply another coat of pattern pieces. Apply a topcoat of découpage medium. Smooth the box with the foam paintbrush so any brush lines go in the same direction. Allow the box to dry.


5. Apply ribbon around the edge of the box top with hot glue.


6. Use the letter stamps and embossing pad to stamp out the contents of the pattern box. Working on top of an open file folder, pour embossing powder over the stamped letters and tap off any excess. Funnel excess embossing powder back into the container using the file folder fold as a funnel.

7. Heat and set the embossing powder using the embossing or heat gun. Hold the label still with a bamboo skewer and use the same skewer to help slide the finished label into the photo box label frame.

Clean Sweep Magazines

Mod Podge Magazine Holder

It is time to get organized and clean out your magazines. Store the the ones you can't part with in this Mod Podge Magazine holder we designed for Plaid. Visit this link for step by step instructions.

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Make tear sheets of projects, recipes, color palettes, design ideas or anything inspiring and place the sheets in a file folders or 3-ring binders. Organize the your tear sheets by subject so you can easily track down ideas. Visit my blog post to see the whole Where Women Create story and see my organized office.

Ready to ship!

Make re-cycled packing materials with what you want to discard from the magazine by shredding them in a paper shredder. The perfect cushion for shipping etsy and ebay items. Visit my blog post on this here.

Make it: Tricked Out IKEA Cork Board

Corkboard for my new CRAFT Room!

This was made with an old cork board from a yard sale ($1.00) and the UNG Drill frame from Ikea ($24.99). This project took under 30 minutes.

Begin with a frame. Remove the glass and backing.

Trace around the glass onto a cork board with a sharpie.

Use a coping saw to cut around the sharpie lines.

All cut out and ready to reassemble in the frame.

Homemade Hardware on Creative Juice

Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza
Homemade Hardware on Creative Juice

Tune in or Tivo
Thursday July 17th - 12:30 eastern DIY network

Pipe-Part Candlesticks: Patina Finish

With the right parts and a little know-how, plain pipes are transformed into distinctive candleholders that will help light up any room.

Materials:
3/4" lead pipe, 6" long
3/4" lead flange
3/4" lead coupling
Sophisticated Finishes Patina Antiquing Set (includes copper metallic surfacer and patina green antiquing solution)
foam brush
acrylic primer

1. The flange will become the base of the candlestick. Screw one end of the pipe to the flange and the other end to the coupling.

2. Use a foam brush to apply a coat of primer to all surfaces and let dry.

3. With a small brush, apply copper metallic surfacer to the candlestick. Once dry, apply a second coat, but do not let this coat dry completely.

4. When the second coat becomes tacky, use a small paintbrush to apply patina green antiquing solution. Let the solution drip completely down the candlestick; wait a few minutes for the color to change.

5. Place a candle in the candlestick holder; if the candle is too loose, wrap its base with a small piece of aluminum foil to secure the fit.

Pipe-Part Candlesticks: Painted Finish Materials:
3/4" lead pipe, 6" long
3/4" lead flange
3/4" lead coupling
metal paint
foam brush
ribbon
hot glue

1. The flange will act as the base of the candlestick. Screw one end of the pipe to the flange and the other end to the coupling.

2. Using a foam brush, apply a coat of metal paint to all surfaces. Use a dry brush to feather the pipe, creating a distinctive textured look ,and let dry.

3. Apply a second coat of paint to the flange and coupling.

4. Embellish the top with a decorative ribbon; glue in place, folding back ends to prevent fraying.

5. Wedge a candle in the candlestick holder; if the candle is too loose, wrap the base with a small piece of aluminum foil to secure the fit.

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Washer Jewelry

An ordinary metal washer becomes a funky piece of jewelry with nothing more than decorative paper and glaze.

Materials:
large washer
origami or other decorative paper
scissors
Quick Hold craft glue
Diamond Glaze from Judikins
pencil
1 yd. leather cording
leather clasp
flat-nose pliers
large hole punch

1. Make a laser-printer copy of the decorative paper; only a laser-printed image will work with this project, as a laser image will prevent the colors from bleeding when the diamond glaze is applied.

2. Trace the washer on laser-printed paper. Use a craft knife to cut out first the center, then the complete washer.

3. Place the washer smooth side down and glue paper to the rough side using Quick Hold craft glue.

4. Apply diamond glaze to the top of the washer; use a wooden skewer to spread the glaze, being careful to cover the entire surface of the washer. Let dry for 24 hours.

5. Cut lacing to desired length, fold in half, feed the folded end through the center of the washer and loop loose ends through the folded end.

6. Feed both ends of the cording through a bead, and slide bead down to the washer.

7. Trim ends of the lacing to fit your neck; attach a jewelry clasp to the ends using flat-nosed pliers.

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'70s Storage Locker

The '70s are making a comeback, and with this groovy storage locker decorated with lace trim, you’ll be packing in style.

Materials:
small footlocker
wide lace trim
thin rattail cord
tacky glue
scissors
dark red acrylic paint
acrylic primer
medium paintbrush
glazing medium
gold Rub N Buff

1. Tape off trunk hardware to protect from accidental paint drips.

2. In a bowl, mix white glue with water. Cut lace to fit edges, sides and top of trunk. Using a foam brush, apply glue directly to the trunk and attach lace.

3. Attach rattail cord to the trunk with glue mixture, creating decorative swirls, zigzags, patterns, etc. Use other pieces of lace to create flower shapes; just be sure to work on one side at a time (face up) and allow the strings to dry before moving to the next side.

4. Apply primer to entire trunk, making sure to really work the primer into the lace. Let dry overnight.

5. Apply red paint to the trunk; as with the primer, push the paint down into the lace and rattail cording. The process uses a large amount of paint, so make sure to allow a couple of days for the paint to dry.

6. Apply gold Rub N Buff to lace edges to bring out detail.

7. Remove the tape.

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Tool Pegboard

Tired of losing tools? Simple outlines on a pegboard will help keep crafting supplies organized and together in one place.

Materials:
appropriate size pegboard
tool hangers made for pegboard
spray paint (base color)
acrylic paint (accent color)
pencil

1. Paint base color on pegboard.

2. Hang tools on purchased hangers.

3. Outline tools with pencil.

4. Paint outline with acrylic accent color.

Creative Juice Crafters Caddies Episode

Crafters Caddies Episode - Thursday, Jan 10 on HGTV

We are re-crafting and re-thinking ways to store magazines and patterns, making a blooming pin cushion and decorating clipboards to hold magazine tear outs and recipes.

Visit this link for all the instructions: Crafters Caddies. Visit HGTV for times and schedule.

Blooming Pin Cushion

Magazine Rack Made From Re-crafted Craft Books

Decoupaged Pattern Storage Boxes


Decorated Clip Boards

Emmy Nominated, Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza from Creative Juice on DIY Network & HGTV. For more info visit www.cathieandsteve.com.