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Back To School with Class

September 10, 2012 by Julia 3 Comments

Here’s the perfect way to kick off the year on a good note AND get on the good side of your teacher!

Bring him or her their own personalized pencil cup!

It’s the perfect way to keep all those supplies organized and well make you look good too!

Teacher cup by Mandy Koeppen
Can be used for Pencils, snacks, Misc items.

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Epiphany Crafts Pennant25 Shape Studio
Epiphany Crafts Pennant25 Bubble Caps

Other Supplies:
Echo Park Pattern Paper
The Stringery Twine
American Crafts Stickers
Sassafras Lass Stickers
Cup from Dollar Tree
Dremel

Headed to do some shopping at Michaels Craft Stores? Don’t forget they now carry our Epiphany Crafts Round 25 and Square 25 Tools along with our Bubble Caps and Charm Settings!

Print off a coupon from our friends at The Craft Mom to help your dollar stretch even more!

Filed Under: Blog, Mandy, Pennant 25

Day 2 Let’s Fly Away

August 21, 2012 by Julia 16 Comments

Come fly with me, let’s fly, let’s fly away ..

Once I get you up there where the air is rarified
We’ll just glide, starry-eyed
Once I get you up there I’ll be holding you so very near
You may even hear a whole gang cheer ’cause we’re together

The gang will most certainly cheer today when they see this adorable idea using our Round and Square tools.

Both Tessa and Mandy show today how easily you can incorporate both shapes into your projects!

Let’s Get Outta Here Card by Tessa Buys

My husband and I will be taking an anniversary trip soon, and I wanted to make him a card for the occasion. I realized that if I used a circle and a square, I could piece together a hot air balloon – perfect for a travel themed card.

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Epiphany Crafts Round 25 Tool and Bubble Caps
Epiphany Crafts Square Tool and Bubble Caps

Other Supplies:

Papers: Studio Calico, My Mind’s Eye, office paper
Ink: Tattered Angels, Studio Calico
Tape: Bella Blvd.
Border Punch: EK Success
Sequins: Hydrangea Hippo

Back to School Layout by Mandy Koeppen

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:

Epiphany Crafts Round25 Shape Studio
Epiphany Crafts Round25 Bubble Caps
Epiphany Crafts Square25 Shape Studio
Epiphany Crafts Square15 Bubble caps

Other Supplies:
Pattern paper: My Mind’s Eye, Pink Paislee, Studio Calico
Chipboard: Crate Paper & American Crafts
Sticker: Jenni Bowlin, Studio Calico & Doodlebug
Twine:The Stringery Etsy Shop
Veneer: Studio Calico
String: We R Memory Keepers

So tell us…are you a round crafter or square? Or would you say you use both shapes equally? We’d love to hear from you and for taking time to post a comment we’ll enter you to win our Epiphany Crafts Studio Shape Round 25 Tool and a pack of matching Bubble Caps. We’ll collect all the comments let this week and announce a random winner right here next Monday!

Filed Under: Blog, Mandy, Nina, Round 25, Square 25, Tessa

Just Keep Swimming with Epiphany Crafts!

August 14, 2012 by Julia 23 Comments

I’ll admit it….loved the movie Finding Nemo!

And the sweet phrase…just keep swimming!

Sometimes those sweet lines from some of our favorite movies, have a way of penetrating our lives.

Designer Amanda Coleman made this fun project today! Perfect for a wall hanging, maybe a fishy themed kids bath or a back to school teacher gift!

And look how our Round Tool makes just the perfect bubble!

Just Keep Swimming by Amanda Coleman

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:

Shape Studio Tool Round 14
Shape Studio Accessories Round 14 bubble caps

Other Supplies:

Little Yellow Bicycle Splash collection papers
Little Yellow Bicycle vellum tape strips
Jillibean Soup alpha stickers

Designer Notes:
Do you ever freak out a little bit when you see a print that you just love? Well, that’s what happened to me when I saw the chubby, graphic fish in LYB’s Splash collection. It was as though they were just screaming, “Fussy cut me!”. So, that’s what I did.

The same print that had the fish also had bubbles which look just perfect as a custom EC Round 14 embellishment.

And how about that seaweed? It’s as though the fat, little fishies are swimming right through it. I free-hand cut a green chevron LYB vellum tape strip to make the seaweed.

At The Beach Layout by Mandy Koeppen

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

Other Supplies
Little Yellow Bicycle Splash collection papers
Making Memories Stamp
Prima Chalk INk
American Crafts Thickers
Websters Pages Mini Alpha
Singer Sewing Machine

So are you a fan of Little Yellow Bicycle! How about their new Splash collection?

The kind folks at LYB sent us some goodies to offer to you..and we’re tucking in our NEW Epiphany Crafts Flower Shape Tool!

So post a comment today…let us know how you like the projects or perhaps where you’ve created a “splash” this year!!

We’ll gather all the comments left this week and next and pick a random winner!!

Interested in joining the Epiphany Crafts Design Team?

Well here’s all the details!

It is that time again to start looking for new design team.

We are looking for 10-15 Designers for the Epiphany Crafts Team.

****International Applicants are Welcome!

We provide for all of our design team members:

Lots of Free Product

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 (October 1, 2012 – April 1, 2013)

1 tutorial a month (photo or video + photos)

2 layouts/card/projects or video a month

Participate in Challenges

Post your project on your blog and galleries

Post on our Facebook Page

Able to meet deadlines

To apply:

Submit 4 layouts/card/projects that best represent your style. One project should show a creative use of buttons and/or epoxies.

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

Please send your entries to: JSandvoss@epiphanycrafts.com

Deadline is Sunday, August 19th

We will announce our new Design Team members on August 31st or sooner!

Filed Under: Amanda Coleman, Blog, Little Yellow Bicycle, Mandy, Round 14

Epiphany Crafts Brings Together Memories with Tombow

July 27, 2012 by Julia 19 Comments

Butterfly Frame by Amanda Jones

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:

Epiphany Crafts Pennant and Flower Button tools and bubble caps

Other Supplies:
Tombow adhesives
Vellum, cardstock, white ribbon and mists.

I gathered a frame, white cardstock to fit inside, a sheet of white-on-white striped vellum and my Tombow adhesives. I also grabbed 3 glimmer mists – you could substitute these for any inks, stains or mists.

I coloured my vellum by spritzing with mists and blended the colour gently with a paper towel. I then punched out several butterfly shapes from the vellum. Spritzing the vellum with mists curles the vellum and gives the buterflies a nice amount of dimension.

I mounted the white card inside the frame, and usig the Tombow vellum runner I adhered a group of butterflies in the bottom right corner of the frame.

Using leftover pieces of vellum I created 3 banner pieces and a flower button using my Epiphany Crafts tools and bubble caps.

I then adhered a strip of white seam binding to the top left corner of the frame and added a bow on top.

Finally I topped the centre of the bow with the button I had created and added my banner pieces below the ribbon.

His Ipad Layout by mandy Koeppen

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Epiphany Crafts Round14 Shape Studio
Epiphany Crafts Round14 Bubble Caps
Epiphany Crafts Square 25 Shape Studio
Epiphany Crafts Square25 Bubble Caps
Epiphany Crafts Star25 Shape Studio
Epiphany Crafts Star25 Bubble Caps

Other Supplies:
Tombow Mono Adhesive
American Crafts cardstock
October Afternoons Pattern Paper
My Mind’s Eye pattern Paper
Crate Paper Pattern Paper
October Afternoon Alphas & Tab
Sassafras Lass Alphas
Love this stamp Cocoa Daisy
Happiness Stamp Kelly Purkey
Label Maker Smash
Bazzill Paper tape
Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher & Staples

So would you like to try out one of our most popular Epiphany Crafts Tools?

Our Round 25 is essential and a must have for any crafter! Plus we have a great assortment of items from our friends at Tombow making it just right!

Simply post a comment…we’ll collect all those left this week and pick one random winner that we’ll announce right here next Monday!

For an extra chance to win! Visit the Tombow Facebook wall and give them a like! Or two! Then post a hello on their wall letting them know Epiphany Crafts sent you!

Do be sure to visit the Tombow Blog for more ideas and ways to win!

Filed Under: Amanda Jones, Blog, Flower 20, Mandy, Pennant 25, Round 14, Square 25, Star 25

Touch the Sky with Epiphany Crafts

July 18, 2012 by Julia 3 Comments

Just a moment or two browsing through Pinterest and you can find crafts, craft ideas, beautiful images, recipes recipes and recipes…and so much more. It’s truly addictive in the best way!

If you’re new and wondering what all this talk about Pinterest is…it’s an online pin board…picture that big bulletin board you used to have in your room growing up. And remember all the things you used to tack (pin!) onto it? Clippings from magazines, cool cards, mementos, tickets, hair styles…all that fun stuff. Now jump to 2012 and we have one that we can “pin” to and our friends can see as well. It’s truly eye candy!!

Here are today’s pinned projects and what our talented team came up with!

Tessa’s Pinterest Inspiration

Source: http://tworzysko.blogspot.com/search?updat…&max-results=10

I decided to try my hand at making a page on a bag and this is the result:

I made a layout about my husband and I approaching our 10 year wedding anniversary. I plan to put love letters in the bag. The Epiphany Crafts Round 14 tool and vintage setting made the perfect flower center and the flower tool made pretty accents.

You & Me Layout by Tessa Buys

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Epiphany Crafts Round 14 tool
Epiphany Crafts Round 14 bubble caps
Epiphany Crafts Round 14 vintage settings
Epiphany Crafts Flower 25 tool
Epiphany Crafts Flower 25 bubble caps

Other Supplies:
Patterned Papers: Scrapbook Circle July 2012 Kit
Alphas: Pink Paislee (wood), October Afternoon
Mists: Studio Calico and Tattered Angels
Wood Heart: Studio Calico

Audrey’s Pinterest Inspiration

http://pinterest.com/pin/123989795961586477/

I fell in love with these household containers made from rope and recycled coffee cans. Not only are they beautiful AND useful, projects like these are earth-friendly, too. My favorite type of projects!

I reduced the size of my project with a smaller can, and added a pretty tag for a container that would work well for organizing household supplies, or would be equally fabulous as a quick gift box. Fill the can with cookies, sweet treats, or even a potted flower for an instant gift.

Touch the Sky Container by Audrey Pettit

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Epiphany Crafts Round 14 Shape Studio Tool and Round 14 Bubble Cap
Epiphany Crafts Cabana Vintage Settings

Other Supplies:
Cardstock and Tag: The Kraft Outlet
Stamp: Unity Stamps
Dies: Spellbinders and Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps
Cardstock Stickers: American Crafts
Transparency Die Cut: Little Yellow Bicycle
Trim: The Twinery, Stampin’Up, and Craft Supply
Ink: Stampin’Up, Clearsnap, and SEI
Tissue Paper

Mandy’s Pinterest Inspiration..

LINK: http://pinterest.com/pin/110197522102956032/
Fabrics samples by Lotta Jansdotter.
As soon s I saw this photo I ran to grab the Square Shape Studio and started creating.

You Me Us 2 Layout by Mandy Koeppen

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Epiphany Crafts Square 25 Shape Studio
Epiphany Crafts Square 25 Bubble Caps

Other Supplies:
American Crafts Cardstock
Studio Calico Wood Veneer
pattern paper by: Studio Claico, Crate Paper, Pink Pailsee, October Afternoon, & Cosmo Cricket.
Ormulou Tag
Knock Knock;s Stamp
Cosmos Cricket stickers
Studio Calico Thickers
Studio Calico decorative edge tissue paper

Filed Under: Audrey, Blog, Flower 25, Mandy, Round 14, Square 25, Tessa

We’ve Got You Covered with Epiphany Crafts Ovals!

July 11, 2012 by Julia 19 Comments

If there’s one thing Epiphany Crafts can do…it’s offer you the freedom to create just what you need!

How about a bracelet to go with your new dress?

Need some matching earrings?

What about a necklace too?

No worry because Epiphany Crafts…has got you covered!

Simply select one of our Shape Tools, Bubble Caps and Metal Settings and soon you’ll be showcasing to all your friends and family your new jewelry making skills.

It’s just THAT easy!

Bracelet and Earring Set by Mandy Koeppen

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:

Epiphany Crafts Oval25 Shape Studio
Epiphany Crafts Oval25 Bubble Caps
Epiphany Crafts Oval25 Metal Settings

Other Supplies:
Studio Calico 6×6 Paper Pad
Helmar Adhesive
Bracelet from Dollar Store
Earring hooks from Hobby Lobby

So how would you like a chance to win our Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Oval 25 Tool? Along with a pack of our matching bubble caps?

Did you say yes??? Then post a comment, we’d love to hear from you and how you like the projects this week! Or perhaps what you’ll use the Oval tool for! Then we’ll select one random winner and announce their name right here next Monday. It’s just that easy..easy peasy!

Are you headed to the Valley Forge Scrapbook EXPO this weekend? If so…here’s a coupon for you to use!! Have fun!

Filed Under: Blog, Charm Settings, Helmar, Jewelry, Mandy

We’re Back with More Epiphany Crafts & Helmar Adhesive!

July 2, 2012 by Julia 21 Comments

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We’re not quite done yet?

That’s right we have another full week of ideas along with our friends at Helmar Adhesive to share with you.

If you missed any of last week…here’s a quick recap of the projects! (You can click on the image to see it larger)

Be sure to visit Helmar’s blog to see all their projects…it’s absolutely worth your time…that we know for sure!

This Job Layout by Mandy Koeppen

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Epiphany Crafts Round14 Shape Studio
Epiphany Crafts Round14 Bubble Caps

Other Supplies:
Helmar permanent tape runner
Cocoa Daisy Kit featuring:
Pattern Paper-October Afternoon, Crate Paper & My MInd’s Eye
Alphabet Stickers- October Afternoon and Sassafras Lass
Label Maker- Smash by K&Co
Tabs- Smash by K&Co
Chipboard- October Afternoon
Washi Tape-October Afternoon
Royal Typewriter

Have you heard?? We’re giving away our must have Epiphany Crafts Studio Shape Round 14 Tool plus a pack of matching Bubble Caps and and our Epiphany Crafts Rings and Scallop Charm Settings. Remember that Helmar Glue we mention…yes you got it! We’re tucking in a bubble of their 450 Quick Dry Liquid Adhesive and a package of Zapdots!

All you need to do is post a comment and you’re entered. We’ll collect all the comment over last week and this week and then select one random winner.

Of course your odds will increase if you post a comment each day!

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Please be sure to visit the Helmar Design Team blog to see how they are using Epiphany Crafts products with Helmar Adhesives!!

Filed Under: Blog, Helmar, Mandy, Round 14

Welcome to Our Epiphany Crafts Color Challenge Week

June 18, 2012 by Julia 3 Comments

Have you heard the news?

We’re hosting our FIRST color challenge week!

All YOU need to do is follow the colors(or should we just say rainbow) and use your Epiphany Crafts Tools!

It’s just THAT easy!

And to get you in the groove…here’s today’s color challenge inspired projects…we think they’re pretty amazing!!

Rainbow Card Set by Tamara Tripodi

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Epiphany Crafts Heart shape tool
Epiphany Crafts Round 14 tool and brads
Epiphany Crafts Scalloped Circle shape tool

Other Supplies:
American Crafts glitter Thickers
Washi Tape
White and colored cardstock
Twinery Twine
Button
Sizzix Embossing folders
SVG Cuts rainbow free cutting file

Basically You Rock Tag & Box Setby Amanda Coleman

I used my EC Square 20 tool to punch out neon squares from the sticky part of the Post-it. I made a few embellishments with the coordinating bubble caps and placed them randomly on the box to add some texture and dimension.

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Shape Studio Tool Square 25
Shape Studio Accessory Square 25 bubble caps

Other Supplies
Neon Post-it Notes
Black cardstock (GP)
Zing! white embossing powder
Stamps (We R Memory Keepers)

Ready, Set, Go Layout by Mandy Koeppen

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Epiphany Crafts:Round 25 shape studio tool, round 25 bubblecaps, round 14 shape studio tool, round 14 bubblecaps, Round 14 Brads.

Other Supplies:
Pattern Paper: American Crafts, Echo Park, Studio Calico, Crate Paper, Fancy Pants
Stickers: Doodlebug, Sassafras lass, Crate Paper
Wood Letters: Studio Calico
Arrow:K&Co Smash & Studio Calico
Cardstock: American Crafts
Adhesive: American Crafts & GlueArts
Label maker & Note to Self paper: Unknown

We hope you’ll join in! We’ll give you a little time so you can create and play along with us. The challenge rules are:

Make a project that clearly shows Epiphany Crafts Tools and Embellishments (Bubble Caps, Brad Settings, Charm Settings, etc) plus include a rainbow of color. Your interpretation of that rainbow is entirely up to you.

Then post it here in our comments with links to your blog, online gallery or site or if you prefer you may post to our Epiphany Crafts Facebook wall or email us at JSandvoss@epiphanycrafts.com. All entries should be in NO LATER then Friday, June 29th.

For doing all that…we’re going to enter those participants to win… our Epiphany Crafts Round 25 Tool plus a pack of Bubble Caps and Charm Settings. Our Round 25 is the tool that well..you must have. There, I said it! It’s the one you’ll go to again and again!

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for more ideas and inspiration during our Color Challenge week…we’ll see you then!

Filed Under: Amanda Coleman, Blog, Color Challenge, Heart 25, Mandy, Round 14, Square 25, Tamara

We’re “Feeling Happy” with Authentique & Epiphany Crafts

June 5, 2012 by Julia 43 Comments

So what’s on today’s agenda? Why some oh so sweet cards from Designer Mandy Koeppen! Love how the flowers become dimensional by her using our Epiphany Crafts Tools and Bubble Caps for the flower centers!! And Designer Audrey Pettit has a fantastic tutorial for creating a beautiful tag as well!

Flower Card by Mandy Koeppen

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:

Round 14 shape studio tool, round 14 bubble caps, round 25 shape studio, round 25 bubble caps

Other Supplies:
Authentique: Carefree collection: papers and stickers
Adhesive: GlueArts

Flower Pennant Card by Mandy Koeppen

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:

Pennant 25 shape studio & pennant 25 bubble caps

Other Supplies:

Authentique Lively Collection:
Patterned Paper and Cardstock Stickers
Adhesive: GlueArts

Wonderful Fairytale Tag by Audrey Pettit

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Epiphany Crafts Round 14 Button Studio Tool and Round 14 Button Cap
Epiphany Crafts Round 14 Shape Studio Tool and Round 14 Bubble Cap
Epiphany Crafts Cherry Frayed Flower

Authentique Lively Collection:
Patterned Paper and Cardstock Stickers

Tag: Avery
Chipboard: Maya Road
Trim: The Twinery and American Crafts
Paint: Ranger
Ink: Clearsnap
Adhesive: Glue Arts

1. Using a dry-brush technique, paint a chipboard frame white, then add streaks of lime green over the white. Edge chipboard with brown ink and allow to dry.

2. Cover the front of a large shipping tag with patterned papers. Use two prints for the tag, and a thin strip of contrasting paper for the left edge. Wrap twine around the middle where the two patterns meet. Edge tag with green paint.

3. Edge cardstock sticker with green paint and adhere to the chipboard frame using foam adhesive for dimension. Adhere chipboard to the center of the tag with more foam adhesive.

4. Lightly paint the edges of a Cherry Frayed Flower with green paint and adhere to the bottom of the chipboard frame. Fussy cut leaves from the patterned paper, edge with brown ink, and adhere to both sides of the felt flower.

5. Create button and bubble cap embellishments using the Epiphany Crafts Studio Tools and bits of the orange flowers from the patterned paper.

6. Adhere button cap to the top of the chipboard frame, along with two more fussy cut patterned paper leaves. Edge cardstock sticker words with green paint and affix to the top of the tag. Tie lace through tag top.

7. Adhere bubble cap embellishment to the center of the felt flower. Cut a thin strip of ledger-print cardstock sticker, edge with green paint, and affix to the bottom of the tag.

It’s Giveaway Time!!!

Our friends at Authentique were kind enough to let our team work with their Brand New Line. Yes…so new it’s not in the stores yet! And we’re giving you a chance to win it along with our Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio Square Tool and matching Bubble Caps. Here’s how to enter…first be sure you “Like” Epiphany Crafts on Facebook, then go “Like” Authentique on Facebook {always good too when you go to their page to post a friendly Hello and let them know EC sent you there!!} then come right back here and let us know you’ve done that.

Of course you’re also welcome to post a comment or two about the Designers products….we like those as well! We’ll gather up all the comments left this week and announce a winner for you next Monday.

And let’s announce the lucky winner from our Epiphany Crafts & The Twinery promotion and that is..

Lisa P

“Those jars are too fabulous!”

Lisa please contact me at JSandvoss@epiphanycrafts.com with your info! Many congrats to you!!

Filed Under: Audrey, Authentique, Blog, Button Round 14, Cards, Felt Frayed Flowers, GlueArts, Mandy, Pennant 25, Round 14, Round 25

Light Up the Summer with Epiphany Crafts and The Twinery!

May 29, 2012 by Julia 72 Comments

That’s right…we’re back! With more crafts and ideas for using not only Epiphany Crafts products along with The Twinery too!

Our twine is made from 100% cotton, it’s eco-friendly and made in the USA. Whether you’re gift wrapping, crafting or tying up baked goods to give to a friend, our baker’s twine adds a fresh, yet nostalgic look to any project at hand! Our baker’s twine comes in 18 delicious colors and is uniquely twisted against a bright white hue, creating an eye-popping burst of color and a creative embellishment! Our twine has lots of color which lends to a fun, candy-striped look.

Up today…Designer Amanda Coleman along with Audrey Pettit have beautiful idea for you that we know you’ll love. Stop by their blogs for a full post with information about their projects and be sure to hop to The Twinery team too!

Candle Jars by Designer Amanda Coleman

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Shape Studio Tool Square 25
Shape Studio Accessories Bubble Cap Square 25
Metal Charms Double Square 25

Other Supplies
Baker’s twine in Blossom, Cantaloupe and Honeydew (The Twinery)
Paper (American Crafts Dear Lizzy Neapolitan)
Small glass jars, jar filler (Sierra Pacific)
LED candles (Darice)

Always Heart Pinkeep by Designer Audrey Pettit

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Epiphany Crafts Round 14 Button Studio Tool and Round 14 Button Caps

Other Supplies:
Blossom, Pink Sorbet, and Peapod Twinery Twine
Stampin’Up Stamps, Chalk Pastels, and Ink
American Crafts Patterned Paper
Muslin and Wool Fabric

And here’s where to hop to for today…starting with The Twinery…

Do be sure to post a comment to be entered into the giveaway!

The Twinery has generously offered three of the full spools…Honeydew, Blossom and Charcoal! (yes please!) And we’re including our NEW Pennant Tool and matching Bubble Caps! All it takes is a comment and you’re entered!!

Filed Under: Amanda Coleman, Audrey, Blog, Button Round 14, Mandy, Metal Settings, Round 14, Square 25, The Twinery