School Memories Mini Album

May 4, 2012 By 17 Comments

Graduation is not just about students. It’s also about those who play a role in helping those students reach that goal of graduating. Teachers, educators, professors, coaches and more.

Let’s be honest…this blogger sitting at her laptop typing today’s blog post probably would not be where she is today if not for all the teachers that took care of her over all the years. Their roles were diverse….grade school to high school, dance teachers, gymnastics teachers, cheer coaches to college professors.

“One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child.”
Carl Jung

Designer Ginny Hughes created a unique album that is a gift for her daughter’s teacher. Consider making one that you include all the students in the class photos and maybe a note from each student. {This would also make a wonderful gift for someone retiring from any profession.}

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user posted imageThanks Teacher…School Memories Mini Album by Designer Ginny Hughes

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Epiphany Crafts – SSA-08 EC Bubble Caps Clear Round 14
SSA-43 EC Bubble Caps Clear Star 25
SSA-52 EC Bubble Clear Pennant 25

Other Products:
mist, patterned paper-Studio Calico
chipboard, Flair-American Crafts
stickers-American Crafts, My Mind’s Eye
cardstock-Bazzill
tape-MT tape, Freckled Fawn
stamps-Studio Calico, Fiskars
ink-Prima
doily-Wilton
journaling spot-Bananafish
twine-May Arts

I made a book for my daughter to give her teacher. I kept some of the pages blank so my daughter could fill in some of her own thoughts about the school year and maybe a note to let her teacher know what a great year she had!

 

We’re excited to partner up this week with Pretty Little Studio and give your our Epiphany Crafts fans a chance to win their New Monsieur Collection!

This amazing collection is filled with papers, stickers, tags, garland flags, flashcards and more!!!

 

Here are some fun ways the Pretty Little Studio used the Monsieur collection along with our Epiphany Crafts Tools and Embellishments. Look how Designer Jodi Wilton made her own embellishments with our Vintage Settings and Heart Punch!

We’d like for you to have a chance to win this collection so you can make all these ideas and more!

Post a comment today and we’ll enter you to win the entire collection valued at $95.

Then stop by the Pretty Little Studio site to take advantage of a 15% discount on all their products! Simply use  code ecrafts15 for your discount! But don’t wait too long to shop…the code expires May 10th! Happy Shopping!!

 

And we’d love if you would go like Pretty Little Studio on Facebook too! Please stop by and let them know that Epiphany Crafts sent you to them!

 

Be sure to stop by our Facebook wall tomorrow for National Scrapbook Day to see what we’re cooking up for you!!! See you then!

Filed Under: Blog, Ginny, Pennant 25, Pretty Little Studio, Round 14, Star 25

Graduate & Teacher Craft Idea from Epiphany Crafts

May 3, 2012 By 18 Comments

We’re back!!

We have graduate goodies and teacher crafts perfectly timed with next week being Teacher Appreciation week!

Just pick an idea and your favorite Epiphany Crafts Tools and Embellishments!! 

Pretty Little Studio has also generously offered a wonderful giveaway to all of our Epiphany Crafts fans!!! So do be sure to post a comment to be entered to win.

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user posted imageYou Did It! Grad Card by Designer Nina Ostermann

Epiphany Crafts Supplies: 

Circle Punch SST-02 Round 14
Bubble Caps Round 14

Additional Supplies:

Crate Paper: Wood Frame, Chipboard, Patterned Paper
Studio Calico: Mister Huey´s
My Mind´s Eye: Twine

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I love the EC Frayed Flowers so much and the Clover (green) ones are definitely my fave.  They come in a pack of 3 flowers and each flower has 3 layers. I like to separate the layers and create 9 flowers from the sets of 3. On this projects, I used the middle layer of one of the Clover EC Frayed Flowers to create an apple to embellish this altered mason jar pencil holder. I cut a leaf and stem from scraps of felt fabric and hot glued the elements directly to the jar. This is a fast and simple gift with a bit of country/vintage flair.

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
EC Frayed Flowers in Clover

Other Supplies:
Chalk Label by Pink Paislee
Ribbon by hydrangeahippo.etsy.com
Felt by Joann’s Fabrics
Jar by Kerr

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Altered Yarn Pencil Can by Designer Jennifer Priest

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
EC Frayed Flowers in Clover
EC Pennant 25 Shape Studio and Bubble Caps
EC Round 14 Shape Studio and Bubble Caps

Other Supplies:
Stamps by Kaiser Craft
Paper by Echo Park Paper
Yard by Red Heart
Can from Oregon Cherry Pie Filling
Ribbon by hydrangeahippo.etsy.com
Candy by Hershey’s
Felt by Joann’s Fabrics
ScorTape by Scor-Pal
Ink by ColorBox

Instructions:

This pencil cup is really easy and affordable to make –the bonus is the kids can actually help create this for their teacher! I washed an empty tin can out and sanded the inside lip to make it smooth. I applied ScorTape around the can in a spiral and started wrapping the yarn tightly around the can from the bottom to the top.

I then applied a line of hot glue around the top of the can to hold the end of the yarn down and applied a strip of red ribbon to cover the glue. I then added a bow with the same ribbon to cover the seam with the ends of the ribbon met.

I applied the EC Frayed Flowers in Clover to the bottom of the can, separating the flowers from one another. I added a “stem” and “leaves” to the felt “apples” using scraps of felt. I stamped the letters to spell the word “teach” on a scrap of book style paper and create letter charms using the Epiphany Crafts Pennant 25 and Round 14 Shape Studios. I then hot glued these to the can. These could be used to customize the can with a teacher’s name, room number, or the grade they teach.

Next I lined the can with pencils and the filled the middle of the can with Hershey’s Kisses. We all know teachers need a little chocolate pick me up in the middle of the day sometimes!! Use a Sharpie or permanent marker to sign the bottom of the can.

 

We’re excited to partner up this week with Pretty Little Studio and give your our Epiphany Crafts fans a chance to win their New Monsieur Collection!

This amazing collection is filled with papers, stickers, tags, garland flags, flashcards and more!!!

 

Here are some fun ways the Pretty Little Studio used the Monsieur collection along with our Epiphany Crafts Tools and Embellishments…

 

We’d love for you to have a chance to win this collection so you can make all these ideas and more! Post a comment today and we’ll enter you to win the entire collection valued at $95. Then stop by the Pretty Little Studio site to take advantage of a 15% discount on all their products! Simply use  code ecrafts15 for your discount! But don’t wait too long to shop…the code expires May 10th! Happy Shopping!!

And we’d love if you would go like Pretty Little Studio on Facebook too! Please stop by and let them know that Epiphany Crafts sent you to them! They’re releasing a new summer line called Sand Castle ..we think you’ll love!

Filed Under: Blog, Felt Frayed Flowers, Jennifer, Nina, Pennant 25, Pretty Little Studio, Round 14

Let’s Toast to the Grad with Epiphany Crafts!

May 2, 2012 By 34 Comments

user posted imageLet’s Toast to the Grad Gift by Designer Thienly Azim

Champagne Glass

Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Oval 25 and epoxy
Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Round 14 and epoxy
Epiphany Crafts Brad Settings Round 14
Epiphany Crafts Metal Charms Oval 25
Grad Cap file: SVG Cuts (http://goo.gl/YAiCJ)
Stamp: Unity
Washi Tape
Crinkle Ribbon
Twine: Twinery
Silver and Black Cardstock
‘party’ sentiment: DCWV Black & White Prints

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Champagne Bottle

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Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Oval 25 and epoxy
Epiphany Crafts Metal Charms Oval 25
Stamp: Unity
Washi Tape
Crinkle Ribbon
Doily
Black wire
Twine: Twinery

Grad Card

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Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Round 14 and epoxy
Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Star 25 and epoxy
Epiphany Crafts Metal Charms Round 14
Stamps: Unity
Paper: My Mind’s Eye
Twine: Twinery
Pocket: Simple Stories
Eyelet
Black Cardstock
‘party’ sentiment: DCWV Black & White Prints

 

 

We’re excited to partner up this week with Pretty Little Studio and give your our Epiphany Crafts fans a chance to win their New Monsieur Collection!

The Monsieur collection features papers with your “Mister” in mind. Drive a car, wear a hat, read the newspaper, tinker on hobbies, wear a plaid tie or just relax.  The Monsieur collection has masculine colors and patterns that you can proudly use to create scrapbook pages, cards and projects about and for the “Mister” in your life.  

 

Here are some fun ways the Pretty Little Studio used the Monsieur collection along with our Epiphany Crafts Tools and Embellishments…

 

Post a comment today and we’ll enter you to win the entire collection valued at $95. Then stop by the Pretty Little Studio site to take advantage of a 15% discount on all their products! Simply use  code ecrafts15 for your discount! But don’t wait too long to shop…the code expires May 10th! Happy Shopping!!

And we’d love if you would go like Pretty Little Studio on Facebook too! Please stop by and let them know that Epiphany Crafts sent you to them! They’re releasing a new summer line called Sand Castle ..we think you’ll love!

Filed Under: Blog, Metal Settings, Oval 25, Pretty Little Studio, Round 14, Star 25, Thienly Tagged With:

A Gift for The Grad from Epiphany Crafts

May 1, 2012 By 49 Comments

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My gosh…where did April go…would someone tell us?

We’re back today with amazing gifts for the grad and a special teacher.

Epiphany Crafts Tools allow you the ability to custom make embellishments to fit every need from  a graduation cap to a beautiful letter opener!

And today we’re introducing Pretty Little Studio and their new Monsieur collection!!!

Be sure to post a comment today to be entered to win this amazing giveaway.

 

 

 

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The card on top detaches from the gift box and opens up to reveal a message.

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Inside the gift box is a surprise for the Grad!

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Graduation Cap Card and Gift Box by Designer Gina Lideros

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:

Epiphany Crafts round 20 button studio tool, round 20 buttons
Epiphany Crafts star 25 shape studio tool, star 25 bubblecaps
Epiphany Crafts scallop 25 shape studio tool, scallop 25 bubblecaps

Other Supplies:
Bella! wedding collection: paper, stickers, paper lace
Bella! fundamentals rub on sentiment: congratulations
The Twinery: gray twine
liquid adhesive: Helmar’s quick dry 450
round gift box (craft supply)

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Teacher gift – Decorative Letter Opener by Designer Amanda Jones

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:

Shape Studio Tool Round 14 – SST-02
Shape Studio Accessories Bubble Caps Round 14 – SSA-08
Shape Studio Tool Round 25 – SST-14
Shape Studio Accessories Bubble Caps Round 25 – SSA-16
Metal Charms Round 25 – 14-48
Brad Settings Round 14 – 02-54

Other: Patterned paper (October Afternoon), Wooden letter opener, lace trim, pinwheel flower (vintage), Canvas flower (Basic Grey)

Epiphany Crafts and PLS products work so well together! I love how you can make your own embellishments to go with whatever project you are working on! For this project I thought the epiphany craft Hearts would love great on the banners, and I punched the little head from one of the Monsieur Men Stickers to go in an epiphany crafts Vintage Settings (clubhouse). PLS Designer Jodi Wilton

So tell us…how many of you are familiar with Pretty Little Studio and their whimsical products?

We’re excited this week to offer you a wonderful giveaway that is perfect to use for this week’s theme! Pretty little Studio has generously offered to give away to one of our Epiphany Crafts fans the entire line from their NEW Monsieur collection! (value of $95!)

The Monsieur collection features papers with your “Mister” in mind. Drive a car, wear a hat, read the newspaper, tinker on hobbies, wear a plaid tie or just relax.  The Monsieur collection has masculine colors and patterns that you can proudly use to create scrapbook pages, cards and projects about and for the “Mister” in your life.  

 

Post a comment today and we’ll enter you to win this fabulous giveaway so generously given to us by Pretty Little Studio!   Then after posting a comment stop by the PLS Site and see all their collections.  Care to shop? Even better Pretty Little Studio has offered to all of our customers a 15% off coupon! Simply enter the code ecrafts15 for your discount! But don’t wait too long to shop…the code expires May 10th! Happy Shopping!!

Filed Under: Amanda Jones, Blog, Brad Settings, Button Round 20, Gina, Metal Settings, Round 14, Round 25, Scallop Circle 25, Star 25 Tagged With:

It’s Graduation Time with Epiphany Crafts!

April 30, 2012 By 9 Comments

It’s that time of year….students are wrapping up their education and planning their graduation.

Graduation is a big part of our lives. Whether you’re graduating from preschool, high school, college, nursing school it mark’s a step forward in your life.

This week we’ll be sharing unique ideas for graduates, teachers and all those who play an important role in your lives. Epiphany Crafts Tools and Embellishments are the perfect way to customize those grad gifts and more!

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Teacher Gift Canvas by Katarina Damm-Blomberg
Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Epiphany Crafts SST-41 Star 25
Epiphany Crafts star 25 acrylics
Mists-Adirondack, Tattered Angels, Shimmerz
Embossing- WOW Metallic Gold Rich ultra high
Flowers-Prima
Old dictionary pages
stickers/Thickers
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Dream Big Grad Card by Andrea Budjack

Epiphany Craft Supplies:
Pennant Punch and Bubble Caps

Additional Supplies:
October Afternoon – paper
My Mind’s Eye – paper
Authentique Paper – paper, sticker
Maya Road – canvas, chipboard
Papertrey Ink – stamps, ink, scallop die
stick pin

Did you notice how Designer Andrea Budjack used our NEW Pennat Tool on her card!! So cute!!! Let’s announce last week’s winner of the Epiphany Crafts NEW Flower Shape Tool and that is…

Love all the altered embroidery hoops, this one is especially adorable! And the flowers couldn’t be more perfect!

Congrats to you Jeather! Please send an email to CBrumley@epiphanycrafts.com with the word “New Flower Tool” winner in the subject line along with your mailing info!

Be sure to stick around all week as we bring you more ideas to celebrate the Graduate and Teachers in your lives!

Filed Under: Accessories, Andrea, Blog, Katarina, Pennant 25, Star 25

Flower Up Your Projects with Epiphany Crafts!

April 27, 2012 By 61 Comments

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Epiphany Crafts Supplies:

Flower 20 w/ adhesive clear buttons
Round 14 With clear bubble caps

Misc. Supplies Used:
Echo Park Paper ‘Hello Summer’ kit
Twinery twine
Glue Arts U Cut it Foam
Glue Arts glue glider
American crafts solid cardstock in white
October Afternoon button (light blue)

Instructions:

How to fold a 5×5 easel card:

Start with your card base trimmed to 5×10″ and a 5×5″ piece of cardstock.
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Score at 5″ and 7.50″
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Fold the card in half, then fold the bottom part down, like so:
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Use a glue runner, double sides tape, or glue, and adhere the 5×5 piece to the bottom half of the card, like so:
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Then your easel card is done! Add some EC bubble caps, buttons, etc. as ‘stoppers’ to hold up the front of the card.

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One Day Layout by Designer Mandy Koeppen

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:

Epiphany Crafts Flower 20 Button Studio
Epiphany Crafts Flower 20 Buttons

Other Supplies:
American Crafts Pattern Paper
Echo Park Pattern paper
My Mind’s Eye Pattern paper
Martha Stewart label
American Crafts fabric heart
7 Gypsies paper tape
Studio Calico Chipaboard letters
My Mind’s Eye Bling
Target Paper Tape
DaFont.com- Typewriter from 286

Add a little bling to the center of the flower buttons.When I’m in the EC booth at the expos I always share this little idea with the ladies that love the flower button tool but don’t know if they’d use it as much since it’s a button not epoxy.It’s like getting 2 different ways to create your custom embellishments with 1 tool. Use as a button and thread string thru it or put some bling in the center and now its a cute little embellishment.

Here’s some more fun ideas for how you can use our Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Flower Tools…

 bracelets…

headbands…

cupcake toppers and treat bags….yum!!

or dress up a chocolate treat for someone special

Are you getting the idea that once you own Epiphany Crafts Shape and Button Tools…you put yourself in the drivers seat for making your own custom embellishments!

 

If you haven’t heard…we’d like for you to have a chance to win our brand new Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Flower 25 Tool! It was just released at Winter CHA and the possibilities are endless with all that you can create with it. Simply post a comment today… we’ll enter you to win our Brand New Epiphany Crafts Flower Tool! And two packs of our matching Bubble caps too!

 

Looking for an online store to shop at for Epiphany Crafts supplies? Stop by Hobby Lobby!! They stock us both in store and online too!

Filed Under: Accessories, Blog, Flower 20, Layouts, Mandy, Round 14, Tamara

Make Your Own Clips with Epiphany Crafts

April 26, 2012 By 31 Comments

True or False

There are endless embellishments you can make with Epiphany Crafts Shape and Button Tools?

Did you answer True?? Well snaps to you! (false…well we suggest a crash course by reading through this blog to see all the ideas we’ve shared!lol)

Today Designer Sarah Hill shows how you can once again create you own matching embellishments and even better…a custom clip! Think of all the possibilities for cute teacher gifts and more that you can make using your Epiphany Crafts Tools and Embellishments.

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“My Father the Hero” Layout by Designer Sarah Hill
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Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
BST-07 Button Studio Tool Flower 20
BSA-13 Buttons Flower 20

Other Supplies Used
Paper: Crate Paper, My Minds Eye, Bazzill
Die Cuts: Crate Paper
Stickers: My Minds Eye, Crate Paper
Tag: Office Supply Store
Stamp: Unity Stamp Co.
Chipboard Alphas: American Crafts
Alphas: October Afternoon
Paper Clips: Office Supply Store
Ink: Prima

Designer Notes: I just love making my own embellishments! And Epiphany Crafts is the perfect way to do that. I like using ANY epiphany crafts tool to make my own paper clip embellishments. I included a close up in the previous pics, but here is a quick tutorial on how to make these cute and fun embellishments.

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1.) First, use your fun epiphany crafts tool and matching bubble caps or button accessories to create the first part of the embellishment. Easy Peasy!

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2.) Next, take your epiphany crafts embellishments you just made and the same amount of paper clips (big or small).

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3.) Hot Glue the paper clip to the back of the epiphany crafts embellishment like so.

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4.) And Voila! You have super easy peasy embellishments that you can clip anywhere!! On pages, on albums, on your clothes, anywhere!!

 

 

If you haven’t heard…we’d like for you to have a chance to win our brand new Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Flower 25 Tool! It was just released at Winter CHA and the possibilities are endless with all that you can create with it. Simply post a comment today… we’ll enter you to win our Brand New Epiphany Crafts Flower Tool! And two packs of our matching Bubble caps too!

Looking for an online store to shop at for Epiphany Crafts supplies? Stop by Create For Less! Not only do they stock Epiphany Crafts…but a look through their online store and your shopping basket will fill up quickly!!

And if you’re headed to Hobby Lobby…don’t forget…they stock us both in store and online too!

Filed Under: Blog, Button Flower 20, Sarah

Wearable Flowers from Epiphany Crafts!

April 25, 2012 By 19 Comments

If you love flowers like we do…then you want to find as many ways as possible to bring those into your wardrobe!

Earrings, necklaces, hair pieces and yes..even clipped onto your purse.

Today’s craft from Designer Amanda Coleman is not only easy to make…it’s amazing to wear! And best of all Epiphany Crafts Tools and Embellishments can help you make it too!

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Flower Neck Scarf by Designer Amanda Coleman

Epiphany Crafts Supplies: 
Epiphany Crafts Button Studio Tool Flower 20
Epiphany Crafts Button Studio Accessories Button Flower 20

Other Supplies:
Martha Stewart mambo yarn in flamingo
Les Fleurs paper from GCD Studios Bonjour collection
Brass basting pin
White cotton thread
Fabri-Tac adhesive
Scrap fabric
Felt

Directions:

1. Cut three strips of fabric in the following sizes: 4″x16″, 3″x11″, and 2″x7″.
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2. Fold each piece in half and stitch across the bottom.
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3. Gather fabric to create a rosette, securing with a stitch at the end. Glue or stitch the ends of the rosette together. Repeat with each piece of fabric.
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4. Stack the rosettes together and stitch together at the center. Add an Epiphany Crafts Button Studio Flower to the center of the rosette.

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5. Stitch a large basting pin to the back of the rosette. Attach a small felt circle with fabric glue. (I used Fabri-Tac)
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6. To make the necklace, twist and wrap an entire skein of Mambo yarn (5 yards) to your desired length. Slightly overlap the ends and whip stitch together with white thread. Attach the brooch and you’re done!

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AHHH…mazing right? Amanda…it’s too fun!

We’d like to hear from you…what’s your favorite way to wear a flower in your attire? Hair clips, earrings, necklaces or will you be making on of these cool scarfs too? (what a great Mother’s Day gift idea!)

 

We’d like for you to have a chance to win our brand new Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Flower 25 Tool! It was just released at Winter CHA and the possibilities are endless with all that you can create with it. Simply post a comment today… we’ll enter you to win our Brand New Epiphany Crafts Flower Tool! And two packs of our matching Bubble caps too!

Looking for an online store to shop at for Epiphany Crafts supplies? Stop by Create For Less! Not only do they stock Epiphany Crafts…but a look through their online store and your shopping basket will fill up quickly!!

And if you’re headed to Hobby Lobby…don’t forget…they stock us both in store and online too!!

Filed Under: Amanda Coleman, Blog, Button Flower 20, Flower 20

Bloom Where You Are Planted Craft

April 24, 2012 By 41 Comments

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Altered Embroidery Hoop by Designer Tessa Buys

I am blessed with some pretty amazing opportunities (like designing for Epiphany Crafts!), but like everyone else, there are circumstances in my life that are just not very much fun to work through. I’ve been trying to keep my attitude positive and the saying “bloom where you are planted” has been on my mind. I decided to create a piece of wall art featuring those words that would remind me to make the best of my challenges. Of course, Epiphany Crafts has the perfect tool for accenting this flowery phrase – the flower button!

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Button Studio Tool Flower 20 and Buttons
Button Studio Round 20 and Button

Other Supplies:
Embroidery Hoop
Muslin
Embroidery Floss
Felt
Flowers (Prima, PrecociousPaper.etsy.com)
Ink
Alpha Stamps

And because no flower is complete without a little foliage, I added leaves to each button flower. First, cut leaf shapes from felt. I used wool felt, which will work much better than acrylic felt because of the quality. You could also use patterned paper or cardstock.

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Next, using embroidery floss, stitch a running stitch down the center of your leaf and back again. Secure your ends with a knot on the backside of your leaf.

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If you are sewing directly onto something, like I was sewing onto muslin, you can attach your leaves to the background as you stitch your leaf veins. You could also just glue the leaves in after the fact, like I did with my larger leaves.

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How cute are the flower buttons perched on their little leaves? I love the texture the thread adds and the homespun look. When playing with the Epiphany Crafts flower tools, don’t forget those leaves!

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We’d like for you to have a chance to win our brand new Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Flower 25 Tool! It was just released at Winter CHA and the possibilities are endless with all that you can create with it. Simply post a comment today…and we’ll enter you to win our Tool and the matching Bubble Caps(not shown)! We’ll pick one random winner next Monday who will win the Tool plus two packages of our Bubble Caps!

Filed Under: Blog, Button Flower 20, Button Round 20, Tessa

Pick a Flower or Two with Epiphany Crafts Tools

April 23, 2012 By 50 Comments

It’s spring and what’s instyle right now….flowers!

They’re cropping up everywhere in gardens, flower pots, popping up from the ground…spring is definitely in full force.

And it’s spring around here as all week long we celebrate with projects using our Epiphany Crafts Flower Tools and Accessories! Designer Audrey Pettit kicks off this week with an handmade pouch…that the details are amazing!

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Spring Pocket Pouch by Audrey Pettit

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Tool Flower 25 and Flower 25 Clear Caps
Epiphany Crafts Button Studio Tool Round 14 and Round 14 Clear Button Caps

Patterned Paper: Echo Park
Dies: Papertrey Ink and Spellbinders
Trim: Webster’s Pages, Stampin’Up, May Arts, and The Kraft Outlet
Floss: DMC
Burlap, Felt, and Muslin: Sewing Supply
Ink: Clearsnap

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1. Cut a rectangular piece of burlap for the base of your pocket. You can make your pocket any size you wish. Keep in mind that you need an 1 1/2″ allowance at the top and about 1/2″ at the side. My starting burlap piece is about 9″ x 8.5″.

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2. Lay a long piece of seam binding ribbon across the top edge of the burlap, then fold down 1 1/2″ and stitch along the bottom edge, creating a pocket in which the seam binding can move freely.

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3. Create three flower embellishments using the Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Tool Flower 25, the Clear Flower 25 Caps, and the patterned paper of your choice.

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4. Die cut several different-sized circle embellishments from felt to create the flowers. You will need a 1″ scalloped circle for each flower. For the largest flower, add two larger circles and one pinked-edged circle.

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5. Stitch the flower Clear Caps to the scalloped circles using embroidery floss. For the largest circle, stitch this piece to the other layers of die cut felt. Cut small slits in the plain circle pieces. Lightly swab flowers with yellow ink. Stitch flowers in a row across the middle of the burlap. Stitch stems.

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6. Cut a piece of muslin the same size as the burlap. Fold down the top edge and machine stitch muslin to the wrong size of the burlap.

7. Fold burlap in half and machine stitch down the left side and across the bottom to create a pocket pouch.

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8. Embellish with trims across the top and bottom of the pouch. Hand embroider two leaves on yellow felt and stitch leaves to the bottom of the center flower stem.

9. Add buttons made with the Epiphany Crafts Button Studio Tool Round 14 and Round 14 Clear Button Caps to each flower stem. Tie hang tag string into a bow and add with a final button to the bottom of the central flower.

 

We’d like for you to have a chance to win our brand new Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Flower 25 Tool! It was just released at Winter CHA and the possibilities are endless with all that you can create with it. Simply post a comment today…and we’ll enter you to win our Tool and the matching Bubble Caps(not shown)! We’ll pick one random winner next Monday who will win the Tool plus two packages of our Bubble Caps! It’s just that easy!

And thank you to our sponsor Die Cuts With a View! We hope you enjoyed the projects we’ve shared with you!! Please remember to visit their Facebook page to follow them if you’re not doing so already! Now let’s announce that winner of the amazing prize package…that winner is…

Lynda says:

Your frame is so pretty. I think the ribbon & lace add the perfect finishing touches!

Congrats congrats to you Lynda!!! Please email us at CBrumley@epiphanycrafts.com with DCWV winner in the subject line!! Thanks again to everyone who stopped by!!

Filed Under: Audrey, Blog, Flower 25, Round 14
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