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Display Your Love in Style with Epiphany Crafts

February 8, 2013 by Julia 39 Comments

I love decorating for the holidays and Valentine’s Day is no exception.

Today I want to share this fun photo display I put together.

To make this project start by cutting two 4×12 inch strips from white cardstock.

Score the cardstock at 3, 6, and 9 inches along the 12 inch side of the cardstock.

Fold along all of the score lines.

Add adhesive to one of the end panels of the first strip and adhere it the end panel of the second strip. Be sure your strips are lined up as shown below and the zig zag patterns continues across the two strips when adhered together.

Use a paper piercing tool to poke small holes at each fold line about 3/4 of an inch from the top of the display.

Weave the crochet thread through the holes as shown below. Once you have the thread in place you can add photos and embellishments to decorate your photo display.

Here are a few close-ups of my decorated display.

LOVE Display by Christina Hereen

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Epiphany Crafts Heart 25 Shape Studio Tool
Epiphany Crafts Heart 25 Shape Studio Bubble Caps
Epiphany Crafts Pennant 25 Sahpe Studio Tool
Epiphany Crafts Pennant 25 Sahpe Studio Bubble Caps

Other Supplies:
Recollection White Cardstock
Carta Bella Devoted 6×6 Paper Pad
Carta Bella Devoted 12×12 Adored Tickets Patterned Paper
Crate Paper Fourteen 12×12 February Patterned Paper
Papertrey Ink Small Glassine Bag
Jenni Bowlin Cough Syrup Ink
Versamark Ink
American Crafts White Embossing Powder
Red Heart White Crochet Thread
Canvas Corp Mini White Clothespins
Ali Edwards Adored Stamp Set
Papertrey Ink Heart to Heart Stamp Set
The Paper Studio 1 1/4 inch Square Punch
EK Success 1 1/2 inch Circle Punch
Recollections Heart Punch
Sizzix Doodle Tag Uppercase Alphabet Set

So how would you like a chance to win this SWEET Epiphany Crafts Heart Tool, Charms AND matching Bubble Caps?

Simply post a comment, Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter and more to gain entries. We’ll give you through Tuesday, February 12th and announce the lucky winner on Valentine’s Day!

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Filed Under: Blog, Christina, Heart 25, Pennant 25 Tagged With: Christina, Epiphany Crafts, Giveaway, Heart, home decor, Pennant, Tutorial

Meet Crafty Bands and Picto-Gizmo!

February 6, 2013 by Julia 1 Comment

Valentine’s Day!

Conversation hearts, special Valentines for someone sweet, red hearts and Crafty Bands!

Crafty Bands are the perfect way to show your style and dress up with a bit of style and flair!

For some added fun we’ve created our first set of Crafty Bands printables just for YOU!

Simply click on the image below to open up to the full size…then right click to “Save As” or “Copy” into a program such as Photoshop. Then print onto your favorite type of paper. Grab your Crafty Bands punch, select the design and go to town creating your own Crafty Bands Valentine Bracelet!

So what is a Picto-Gizmo you ask?

Click to watch a short video!

Why only the coolest and best program to allow all of you who love your Crafty Bands to resize any image to perfectly fit your Crafty Bands snaps!

Here’s how it works!

1) Visit our website at www.craftybands.com then select Picto-Gizmo
2) Next upload your photo right from your computer.
3) Resize or turn your photo to fit into the suggested size.
4) Save to your computer.
5) Print
6) Get out your Crafty Bands supplies and craft!

It’s that easy and now your favorite pictures and more will fit perfectly into your Crafty Bands bracelets using our Picto-Gizmo software!

For this past weekend and SuperBowl Sunday…we resized this football graphic using the Picto-Gizmo along with this image that had the Baltimore Ravens logo..it was as easy as 1,2,3…

We think you’re going to love it when you realize all the possibilities for it! Stop by the Crafty Bands blog to learn more!!

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Crafty Bands, Picto-Gizmo

Valentine Hugs from Epiphany Crafts!

February 5, 2013 by Julia 4 Comments

Valentine’s Day is almost here! We want to share with a couple more ideas for you to make for that special someone.

I have created a couple of cards. I love simple cards and the Epiphany Crafts buttons and bubble caps give them that something extra without a lot of bulk. They are the perfect complement to ribbons, borders, and flowers.

I used Bella Blvd’s Lovely Collection to make these cards. I cut a paper flower and used the Epiphany Crafts Studio Tool Heart 25 to create the center for it. I love that I can match the paper of the heart with the whole project.

On my second card, I used the Epiphany Crafts Studio Tool Button Flower to create the accent on the ribbon.

My last project is a decorated glassine bag, perfect for gift cards. I used Lovely again and cut out the elephant from the cutups.

Then I made some grass for him to stand on and added some button flowers to decorate the grass.

Thanks for stopping by. I think I’m all ready for Valentine’s Day, are you?

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Epiphany Crafts Heart 25 Shape Studio Tool
Epiphany Crafts Heart 25 Shape Studio Bubble Caps
Epiphany Crafts Button Flower Shape Studio Tool
Epiphany Crafts Button Flower Clear Buttons

Other Supplies used:
Lovely by Bella Blvd
Flower die cut by Lori Whitlock Designs
Glassine Bags
Misc Ribbon

It’s that time again to start looking for our next design team.

We are looking for 10-12 Designers for the Epiphany Crafts Team.

****International Applicants are Welcome!****

We provide for all of our design team members:

Free Epiphany Crafts Products

Exclusive previews to any of our upcoming products

Payment for Projects Published in Magazines

Name, Bio and Gallery on our Blog

Link to your own personal blog from our Blog

Private Message Board from DT members only

Compensation for projects used at trade shows or in on air presentations.

Requirements for design team members:

6 month term (April 1, 2013 – October 1, 2013)

1 full tutorial a month (Step out photos or video)

2 layouts/card/projects or video a month

Post your project on your blog and galleries and Pinterest

Ability to take great photos!! We need to see the projects shine as well as our Epiphany Crafts products!

Ability to share about your project and Epiphany Crafts on your blog, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instragram (we truly would love engaged and active designers!)

Able to meet deadlines!

To apply:

Submit 5 layouts/card/projects that best represent your style. These do NOT need to be new however one

project should show a creative use of buttons and/or epoxies. Preferably use Epiphany Crafts products.

Provide us with your Name, Address and Email

A link to your scrapbook galleries

Mention any current or past design teams

Short Bio about you

A link to your blog/Facebook/Twitter/Pinterest Profiles etc

Please send your entries to: JSandvoss@epiphanycrafts.com

Deadline is Tuesday, February 19th

We will announce our new Design Team members on Monday, March 4th or sooner!

Filed Under: Blog, Christine, Flower 20, Heart 25 Tagged With: Christine, Design Team, Epiphany Crafts, Flower, Heart, Tutorial

Love is in The Air at Epiphany Crafts

February 4, 2013 by Julia 1 Comment

It’s funny..as the calendar changes over to February and the air changes all around us. The word love and all sorts of goodies along with pink and red and lots of hearts are a daily sight.

It’s definitely a happy month! We’re joining in with sweet treats for you all this week and next..

Hi there!

Cherry here to share a sweet Valentine project recycling vintage heart tins.

I sprayed mine in Ballet slippers pink and gave it a good dusting of glitter. I added button layers inside along with velvet millinary leaves. I used my Epiphany Crafts circle 25 shape studio tool along with the epoxy 25 shape studio bubblecaps to create my focal point …a sweet little cupid. I topped it off with seam bindings, some ribbon to hang it from, and a cute valentine ticket. This would be a great little gift or use for a decoration for V day! Thanks for letting me share!

Cherry Nelson

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:

Epiphany Crafts circle 25 shape studio tool, epoxy 25 shape studio bubblecaps

other- vintage tart tin
Krylon spray paint (ballet slippers)
buttons-vintage stash
glitter-JoAnns
ribbons- Really Reasonable Ribbon
Valentine ticket- K & Company
cupid image- Graphic 45
velvet leaves- Etsy

A BIG thank you to everyone who stopped by last week and joined in on the Pinterest fun! Our winner of the Epiphany Crafts Square Tool is…

Beth Fiscus says:

JANUARY 25, 2013 AT 10:53 AM

Fabulous tic tac toe game!! Pinned it and plan on making it soon!

Beth, please contact us at JSandvoss@epiphanycrafts.com with your mailing information!

Don’t forget to visit our Crafty Bands Blog for some free Valentine printables and more!

Filed Under: Blog, Cherry, Round 25 Tagged With: Cherry, Crafty Bands, Epiphany Crafts, Giveaway, Round, Tutorial, Valentine

As Pretty AS a Picture with Epiphany Crafts!

February 1, 2013 by Julia 10 Comments

We’re wrapping up our Pinterest inspired weeks with this final project from Designer Tessa Buys!

I love to look at party decor on Pinterest, and this paper flower backdrop took my breath away:

Pinterest link: http://pinterest.com/pin/263531015667525022/
Blog link: http://partypeopleblog.com/2012/02/diy-pap…r-any-occasion/

I took inspiration from the clustered circles to create this layout:

My photos didn’t call for the bright colors of the inspiration pin, but that delicious color palette is saved for future use! I used the button tool in both sizes, as well as the circle tool in both sizes.

I added the flower shape, too. To fill in smaller spaces, I used mist, punches, rhinestones and sequins.

I loved getting out so many fun Epiphany Crafts tools to pull this look together! It was like having a little craft party on my craft table. Thanks Epiphany Crafts and Pinterest!

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Epiphany Crafts Button Studio Round 14
Epiphany Crafts Button Studio Round 20
Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Round 14
Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Round 25
Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Flower 25
Epiphany Crafts Buttons Round 14
Epiphany Crafts Buttons Round 20
Epiphany Crafts Bubble Caps Round 14
Epiphany Crafts Bubble Caps Round 25
Epiphany Crafts Bubble Caps Flower 25
Epiphany Crafts Vintage Settings

Other Supplies Used:
Paper: DCWV “Dear Jane” Stack
Mist: Tattered Angels
Rhinestones: Kaisercraft
Butterfly punch: Martha Stewart Crafts
Alphas: American Crafts
Sequins: Darice
Photography: Instagram

If you haven’t heard…we’d like to give YOU a chance to win our popular Epiphany Crafts Square Tool! See that pin it button? Yes…right there…on the left..you can click that. Or copy the link above for the blog post and “add a pin”.

We’ll enter you to win our Epiphany Craft Shape Studio Square 25 Tool along with matching Bubble Caps AND a package of our Square Charms. All you have to do is pin today’s project or the EC Square Tool to Pinterest and come back here and post a comment that you’ve done so!

The last day to pin will be Sunday, February 3rd. We will announce the winner on Monday, February 4th.

Do be sure to follow our new product Crafty Bands! If you have a child in your life who likes jewelry and crafting…you’re going to love it! Visit our Crafty Bands blog for FREE Valentine printables and enter for a chance to win a Crafty Bands Jewelry Making Kit and more!

Filed Under: Blog, Button Flower 20, Button Round 14, Button Round 20, Flower 25, Layouts, Round 14, Round 20, Round 25, Tessa, Vintage Settings Tagged With: Buttons, Epiphany Crafts, Flower, Giv, Giveaway, Layout, Pinterest, Round, Tessa, Tutorial

Grab a Drink with Epiphany Crafts!

January 31, 2013 by Julia 10 Comments

I love Pinterest for many reasons. I love that I can get new ideas and inspiration from all of the amazing things that people pin and I also love that I can keep all of the ideas in one place. For me it such a time saver and, ok, a time waster (in a good way).

As I was surfing Pinterest, I came across these cute little DIY button coasters and I wanted to see if I could make my own using my Epiphany Crafts tools and accessories.

Pinterest Inspiration Link: http://pinterest.com/pin/221520875393609522
Blog Link: http://www.morningcreativity.com/diy-button-coasters/

Here is my coaster. I really like how my coaster turned out. I wasn’t quite sure how it would look and if it would dry nicely but I think with a few changes, it would be just perfect.

I have to apologize for the first couple of photos. I took them while I was creating the coaster so the lighting is not the best. I wanted you to see some of the steps I used in the process.

First I punched out 16 button circles. Then I attached them to a piece of patterned paper with Glossy Accents, making sure to line them up in a 4×4 grid.

This photo shows the first couple adhered down. Then I trimmed the extra paper so that it was the same size as the buttons that were glued down. Then I added a border piece of paper under the button and background paper.

Then I flooded the top of the coaster with Glossy Accents. I made sure to get the liquid into all of the cracks and button holes so that it would be water proof. I used a piece of scrap paper to smooth the Glossy Accents over the button and paper border. I let it dry overnight.

After the coaster dried, I adhered it to a piece of chipboard and then a piece of white felt. Here you can see my coaster in use.

This was such a fun project to make and I know I will be using Pinterest even more for inspiration in my future projects.

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Epiphany Crafts Button Studio Round 20
Epiphany Crafts Button Round 20

Other Supplies used:
Authentique Paper and Stickers
Ranger Glossy Accents
Felt

We’d like to give YOU a chance to win our popular Epiphany Crafts Square Tool! See that pin it button? Yes…right there…on the left..you can click that. Or copy the link above for the blog post and “add a pin”.

The last day to pin will be Sunday, February 3rd. We will announce the winner on Monday, February 4th.

Filed Under: Blog, Christine, Round 20 Tagged With: Christine, Epiphany Crafts, home decor, Pinterest, Round, Tutorial

Pin It Up in Style with Epiphany Crafts!

January 30, 2013 by Julia 7 Comments

Hi, Fleur here. I have a confession…I am addicted to Pinterest (I know I am not the only one).

I tend to spend way too much time looking at all the amazing projects and photos.

I found these cute little Matchboxes on Pinterest and knew I wanted to make some for Valentine’s Day.

I also found some really cute button bookmarks and bobbypins to make for a little gift inside the box.

Here is what I created:

To make the matchboxes, cut box template from patterned paper and fold.

Add a cut our heart and using the Epiphany Crafts Button Studio Tool Round 14 and the coordinating Button Studio Accessories create a button.

Attach the button to the heart using some gold embroidery thread. Matchbox on Pinterest: Matchbox Blog: BlogTo create the button bookmarks use the Epiphany Crafts Button Studio Tool Round 14 and the coordinating Button Studio Accessories create a button and using embroidery thread tie the button onto the top of a large paperclip.

Button Bookmark on Pinterest: Button BookmarksTo create the button bobbypins use the Epiphany Crafts Button Studio Tool Round 14 and the coordinating Button Studio Accessories create a button and using embroidery thread tie the button to the top of the bobbypin.

Button Bobby Pin on Pinterest: Button Bobby Pins Epiphany Crafts Button Studio Tool Round 14 Epiphany Crafts Button Studio Accessories Round 14 Patterned Paper – Crate Paper Fourteen Collection Thread – Kreinik and DMC Bobby Pins – Goody Paperclips – Target die cut machine – Silhouette Cameo Cut File – Silhouette

We’d like to give YOU a chance to win our popular Epiphany Crafts Square Tool! See that pin it button?

Yes…right there…on the left..you can click that. Or copy the link above for the blog post and “add a pin”.

We’ll enter you to win our Epiphany Craft Shape Studio Square 25 Tool along with matching Bubble Caps AND a package of our Square Charms.

All you have to do is pin today’s project or the EC Square Tool to Pinterest and come back here and post a comment that you’ve done so!

The last day to pin will be Sunday, February 3rd. We will announce the winner on Monday, February 4th.

Do be sure to follow our new product Crafty Bands!

If you have a child in your life who likes jewelry and crafting…you’re going to love it! Visit our Crafty Bands blog for FREE Valentine printables and enter for a chance to win a Crafty Bands Jewelry Making Kit and more!

Filed Under: Blog, Button Round 14, Round 14 Tagged With: Accessories, Buttons, Crafty Bands, Epiphany Crafts, Fleur, Giveaway, Pinterest, Printables, Prize, Tutorial

Epiphany Crafts with a Cherry on Top!

January 29, 2013 by Julia 12 Comments

Hi there!

Cherry here to share my Pinterest inspired project with you today!

I was inspired by this cute pic…I was drawn to the fabric and the sweet cherry on top.

I decided to create a mini pincushion of sorts using fabric and chipboard for my backing.

Wouldn’t this make a cute Valentine gift for someone special or display in your craft room.

Cherry Pincushion by Cherry Nelson

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:

Epiphany Round 14 tool, 14 bubblecaps

Epiphany Pennant tool, pendant bubblecaps

Other Supplies:

chipboard- Maya road

fabric- joanns

quilt batting- JoAnns

felt- Paper Trey ink

gingham ribbons- JoAnns

buttons- Paper trey ink

stick pins- Joanns

heart charm – Michaels

1) Gather supplies

2) Adhere adhesive backing to fabric (it will help it stay smooth with no wrinkles).

3) Cut decorative edging with pinking shears

4) use diecut to cut cherry stems and leaves (if you do not have diecut you could easily freehand).

5) Cut two labels from diecut (for front and back)

6) Start whip stitching almost all the way around, leaving space to stuff with fiberfill. Finish stitching .

7) Adhere your “cherries”( use Epiphany tool and size 14 bubblecaps) , stems, and leaves.

8) Paint your chipboard red and adhere your fabric and stitch all the way around.

9) Adhere your “pincushion” to chipboard.

10) Pull ribbon through and tie bows.

11) Embellish your stick pins using charms, pearls, and Epiphany epoxies. I used the pendant to create a mini banner.

Thanks for letting me share! Cherry And thank you for following along with us! We’d like to give YOU a chance to win our popular Epiphany Crafts Square Tool! See that pin it button?

Yes…right there…on the left..you can click that. Or copy the link above for the blog post and “add a pin”.

We’ll enter you to win our Epiphany Craft Shape Studio Square 25 Tool along with matching Bubble Caps AND a package of our Square Charms.

All you have to do is pin today’s project or the EC Square Tool to Pinterest and come back here and post a comment that you’ve done so!

The last day to pin will be Sunday, February 3rd. We will announce the winner on Monday, February 4th. Do be sure to follow our new product Crafty Bands! If you have a child in your life who likes jewelry and crafting…you’re going to love it! Visit our Facebook wall here for more information!

Filed Under: Blog, Cherry, Pennant 25, Round 14 Tagged With: Cherry, Crafty Bands, Epiphany Crafts, home decor, Pennant, Pincushion, Pinterest, Round, Tutorial

Wear a Bit of Love with Epiphany Crafts

January 28, 2013 by Julia 9 Comments

We’re back this week with all new projects that have been inspired by “pinned” images we found on Pinterest.

Pinterest has rapidly become a worldwide sensation. It’s a visual paradise of recipes, home decor, scrapbook pages, beautiful cards, hairstyles, kids crafts and more! If you haven’t opened the door to Pinterest…we highly suggest it…and please come follow us there too!

Today Designer Lisa Wilkinson has a project that you’ll love to wear and share!

Here is what I was inspired by:

http://pinterest.com/pin/278026976966053995/ (see photo with dictionary)

and here is what I made:

This simple necklace was created for a simple Valentine’s Day gift. The dictionary necklace inspired the heart shaped pendant actually made with scrapbook paper and not dictionary pages.

Ribbon and baker’s twine was twisted to form a “chain” instead of a tradition metal chain. Also, a coordinated holder for the necklace completes the “love”ly gift.

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:

Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Heart 25 Tool

Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Heart 25 Bubble Caps

Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Heart Metal Charms

The Paper Bakery January Scrapbook Kit

one shipping tag

So how would you like a chance to win? See that pin it button?

Yes…right there…on the left..you can click that. Or copy the link above for the blog post and “add a pin”.

We’ll enter you to win our Epiphany Craft Shape Studio Square 25 Tool along with matching Bubble Caps AND a package of our Square Charms.

All you have to do is pin today’s project or the EC Square Tool to Pinterest and come back here and post a comment that you’ve done so!

We’ll give you a little time as we have Pinterest project running this week and next. So the more you pin the more chances you’ll have to win!

The last day to pin will be Sunday, February 3rd. We will announce the winner on Monday, February 4th.

Filed Under: Blog, Charm Settings, Heart 25, Jewelry, Lisa Tagged With: Epiphany Crafts, Heart, Jewelry, Lisa, Necklace, Pinterest

Crafty a Bit of Fun with Pinterest and Epiphany Crafts

January 25, 2013 by Julia 33 Comments

If you do Pinterest like I do, you have scores of ideas pinned away for later.

I decided to browse my Crafty Inspiration board for a fun idea and settled on this one–a magnetic tic-tac-toe game in an Altoids tin.

http://scrapmatters.com/news_sm/heatherw/s…1/sept11_p3.htm

Here is my take on this pin:

Slap some washi tape and some patterned paper on an Altoids tin and you have the perfect mini receptacle for a magnetic tic-tac-toe game. Lemme tell ya, washi tape has made altering Altoids tins SO much easier. Just wrap it around the box and fold over the ends. So easy!

Glossy Accents is a fantastic adhesive for adhering metal objects. I adhered some small, super strong magnets to the back of each game piece. Be careful! Those little suckers will attach to anything metal. I had to re-attach some magnets more than once.

I created the tic-tac-toe markers using my EC Round 14 tool and bubble caps. I made sure to choose patterns for the markers that my kids (ages 6 and 8) wouldn’t fight over them.

Using a craft knife, I trimmed some washi tape to make the lines for the tic-tac-toe board on the inside of the lid.

Now, like another car activity, it is only a matter of time before a fight breaks out and/or parts get lost.

Happy gaming!

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Shape Studio Tool Round 14
Shape Studio Accessories Round 14 bubble Caps

Other Supplies:
Patterned paper, chipboard embellishments (Crate Paper On Trend)
Alpha stickers (Glitz Design Cashmere Dame)
Small dot washi (October Afternoon Witch Hazel)
Large dot washi (Queen & Co.)
Magnets (Sierra Pacific)
Glossy Accents (Ranger)

Sarah here with you today with a Pinterest Inspired project

Here is the photo I got inspired by:

The Original Source is HERE: http://lindseysauter.tumblr.com/post/25304364602

And my crafty take on it:

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
SST-02 Shape Studio Tool Round 14
SSA-08 Bubble Caps Round 14
SST-41 Shape Studio Tool Star 25
SSA-43 Buttons Star 25

Other Supplies Used:
Paper-Simple Stories, Bazzill, American Crafts
Embellishments-Studio Calico, Jenni Bowlin, My Stash
Alphas-Basic Grey for Studio Calico, Pink Paislee
Metal-Tim Holtz

So how would you like a chance to win? See that pin it button?

Yes…right there…on the left..you can click that. Or copy the link above for the blog post and “add a pin”.

We’ll enter you to win our Epiphany Craft Shape Studio Square 25 Tool along with matching Bubble Caps AND a package of our Square Charms.

All you have to do is pin today’s project or the EC Square Tool to Pinterest and come back here and post a comment that you’ve done so!

We’ll give you a little time as we have Pinterest project running this week and next. So the more you pin the more chances you’ll have to win!

The last day to pin will be Sunday, February 3rd. We will announce the winner on Monday, February 4th.