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Our Hexagon Epiphany Crafts Tool is… Well.. Swell!!

May 17, 2013 by Tessa 2 Comments

I love the new hexagon shape! It’s now my go-to tool for creating embellishments for my more masculine layouts.

This page, about my son and his friend, is just filled with my favorite masculine elements – bold stripes, triangles, a muted color palette, and hexagons!

The angles of the hexagons are so fun to play with. As you can see, I made each hexagon so that a flat edge would rest against whatever part of the layout I was attaching it to. For example, this hexagon is flat up against my photo mat.

This hexagon “stands” on the wood veneer embellishment, so the bottom is flat.

I did the same thing with the hexagon above my photo. Orienting my hexagons this way makes them connect to the content of my page in an eye-pleasing way.

If you haven’t picked up the hexagon tool, you really should! With all the trendy angles in scrapbooking these days, this is a shape you will use again and again.

Supplies Used:

Epiphany Crafts Hexagon Tool

Epiphany Crafts Hexagon Bubble Caps

April Scrapbook Circle Kit

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Filed Under: Blog, Hexagon, Layouts, Tessa Tagged With: Epiphany Crafts, Giveaway, Hexagon, Layout, Tessa, Tutorial

A Special Mother’s Day Gift

May 8, 2013 by Tessa 1 Comment

Over the past few years, it has become a tradition that I make flower brooches for my mom and mother-in-law for Mother’s Day.

This year’s corsages wouldn’t be complete without Epiphany Crafts!

To make this corsage, first make or purchase a large, ruffly flower. Use the oval tool to create an epoxy and set it in an oval setting. I chose to spray-paint my setting gold, but the original silver is very pretty, too. Attach the oval to the center of your flower.

Make or purchase a fabric yo-yo flower. Use the round 14 tool to create an epoxy, then set it in a brad setting. Again, I spray-painted my brad gold. Attach brad to center of yo-yo.

Layer your flowers on a strip of ribbon, adding any other flowers, leaves or embellishments you would like. Adhere everything securely together. I use my trusty hot glue gun for this. When finished, attach a brooch pin/clip to the back side.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Supplies Used:

Epiphany Crafts Round 14 Tool
Epiphany Crafts Round 14 Bubble Cap
Epiphany Crafts Round 14 Brad
Epiphany Crafts Oval 25 Tool
Epiphany Crafts Oval 25 Bubble Cap
Epiphany Crafts Oval Setting
Flowers: Precocious Paper on Etsy
Ribbon: fabric.com
Patterned Paper: Fancy Pants Designs
Spray Paint: Krylon

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Want to make some custom jewelry for Mother’s Day! We’ve got just the ticket with these printables! Just use your Epiphany Crafts Round 25 Tool and your Epiphany Crafts Charms for a unique and special gift!

Simply right click to save the images. Then open in your photo program and print at a 4 by 6 size.

Then select your Round 25 Tool, Bubble Caps and Charms and get busy creating something special for Mom!

Filed Under: Blog, Jewelry, Oval 25, Round 14, Tessa Tagged With: Epiphany Crafts, Flower, Giveaway, Mother's Day, Oval, Printables, Round, Tessa, Tutorial

Step Out in Style with American Crafts

April 26, 2013 by Tessa 1 Comment

Recently, a student of mine gave me a gorgeous bouquet of hot pink roses.

To say thank you, I wanted to make her something special. So, I combined two of my favorite new releases – Epiphany Crafts’ Rhinestone Charms and American Crafts’ Lucky Charm collection!

Create an epoxy using the Round 25 tool and a Lucky Charm floral print. Adhere the epoxy to the round Rhinestone Charm. Bead a necklace using coordinating beads, then add the charm to the necklace.

I hope my student loves her necklace. She has a “thing for bling”, so these new charms are right up her alley and I am sure she will love the pretty flowers on the Lucky Charm paper.

Supplies Used:

Epiphany Crafts Round 25 Tool
Epiphany Crafts Round 25 Bubble Cap
Epiphany Crafts Round Rhinestone Charm
American Crafts Patterned Paper
Blue Moon Jewelry Supplies

Filed Under: Blog, Charm Settings, Jewelry, Round 25, Tessa Tagged With: Charm Settings, Epiphany Crafts, Jewelry, Round, Tessa, Tutorial

Create Unique Wall Decor with our Round Tool

April 2, 2013 by Tessa 2 Comments

I love using the round tool to create accents for home decor projects. Their size and shape are easy to work with, and I like the way light reflects off of the bubble caps. When I was creating another “B” monogram for my living room wall, I turned to the round tool to make the perfect embellishments.

I kept my flowers neutral and brought in color with the round tool and a pretty yellow floral paper.

I let the epoxies peek out from behind the larger flowers.

To create your own “B” monogram like this, paint a wooden letter in an antique white color. Distress the paint once dry. Using Mod Podge and book paper, attach pieces of torn pages in a random pattern. Next, tear pieces of sewing pattern paper and adhere with Mod Podge. Once dry, embellish with flowers and Epiphany Crafts round epoxies.

Here is what the “B” looks like on my wall. Thanks to Epiphany Crafts for making tools that make my home decor projects shine!

The Letter “B” by Tessa Buys

Epiphany Crafts Supplies Used:

Epiphany Crafts Round 25 Tool
Epiphany Crafts Round 25 Bubble Caps

Other Supplies:

Patterned Paper: DCWV
Flowers: K and Company and Jolee’s
Leaves: Precocious Paper on Etsy
Adhesive: Mod Podge
Wooden “B”
Thread
Sewing Pattern Paper
Book Pages

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Remember you can pick up our Epiphany Crafts Round 25 Tools and Matching Bubble Caps and more at your local Michaels Craft Stores! They stock our Round 25 Tool and Square 25 Tools! A must have for all your crafting projects!

Filed Under: Blog, Round 25, Tessa Tagged With: Epiphany Crafts, home decor, Round, Tessa

Fabric Spring Flowers and Sweet Easter Bunnies

March 29, 2013 by EpiphanyCrafts 15 Comments

If you’re in need of a sweet Easter basket, look at some of the small boxes you might have laying around or holding things. Dressing one up with some Epiphany Crafts goodies will bring it new life!

I upcycled an empty stationery box to make this little Easter basket. The box was already covered in springy orange stripes, so all it needed was a few embellishments.

I used the Epiphany Crafts round 14 tool to create a center for my fabric flower. I love the green on green!

I also added a tag and pink paper grass. Of course, the box needed to be filled with one of my favorite Easter treats – Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs!

Epiphany Crafts Supplies Used:
Epiphany Crafts Round 14 Tool
Epiphany Crafts Round 14 Bubble Cap
Epiphany Crafts Vintage Setting

Other Supplies Used:
Flower, Leaves – Precocious Paper on Etsy
Tag – SRM Stickers
Alphas – October Afternoon
Patterned Paper – American Crafts
Box
Paper Grass

Oh I love the lead up to Easter and so does my family. We all love Chocolate and fine sometimes it’s just to much each year. So this year I am secretly making each of the girls some softies from scraps of fabrics and of course using my epiphany craft button tool.

Materials used: Epiphany crafts button tool and button shape, scraps of fabrics and doilies, felt, paper flower, ribbon.

Hope you all have a wonderful Easter with family and friends.

Thanks
Leeann Pearce

PS I’ve had the best time ever here creating for Epiphany Crafts and wish all the old and new girls an extra awesome design time.
Love YAY work Epiphany Crafts!

There’s still time to make some fun jewelry pieces to brighten up your spring outfit!!

We’ve got NEW Epiphany Crafts Easter printables and a giveaway that includes our NEW Hexagon Tool and our must have Oval Shaped Tool! It’s almost too good to be true!

Print the FREE Epiphany Crafts Easter Printables

Select a few designs..or all!!

Add a Bubble Cap and press..

Use an adhesive square or dot and press the Bubble Cap onto our NEW Rhinestone Charms!

Remember to right click to save. Then when printing select the 4 by 6 print size to fit with your Epiphany Crafts Tools!

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We’d like to extend another special thank you today to Leeann! She’s the girl from down under and it’s been such a pleasure! Be sure to join us next week as we kick off April with our newest Designers. Until then..have a great weekend and Happy Easter!!!

Filed Under: Blog, Button Round 14, Leeann, Round 14, Tessa, Vintage Settings Tagged With: Buttons, Easter Bunny, Epiphany Crafts, Flower, Giveaway, Leeann, Round, Tessa, Tutorial

We’ve Teamed Up with Bella Blvd This Week!!!

February 18, 2013 by EpiphanyCrafts 6 Comments

Guess what? We’re excited! This week has been a long time in the making and we’re tickled to finally pair up with Bella Blvd and their fun products! Join us all this week as we showcase projects using Bella Blvd along with all your favorite Epiphany Crafts Tools and More!

And do be sure to visit their blog for more projects from their talented team of designers too!

Kicking off this week…Christina Hereen and Tessa Buys….

I love Bella Blvd products and I am so excited that Epiphany Crafts has teamed up with them this week. For my Bella Blvd project I made this cute owl gift box and note card set.

I started with Lori Whitlock’s Owl Tote Box file and cut it on my Silhouette Cameo. I used the Bella Blvd Kiss Me collection papers to add layers to the front of the box and the Epiphany Crafts Round 14 tool and bubble caps to add a bit of dimension to the owl’s eyes.

Using the die-cuts and journaling cards from the collection made these note cards super simple and easy to put together. I used some smaller heart punches and the Epiphany Crafts Heart 25 tool to finish off each of the cards.

Here is a closer look at each of the cards.

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Epiphany Crafts Round 14 Studio Shape Tool
Epiphany Crafts Round 14 Bubble Caps
Epiphany Crafts Heart 25 Studio Shape Tool

Other Supplies:
Bella Blvd Kiss Me Collection
Recollections White Cardstock
Silhouette Cameo
Lori Whitlock’s Owl Tote Bag File
Small Heart Punches
Hero Arts Valentine Sayings Stamp Set
American crafts White Embossing Powder
Versamark Ink
Studio Calico Chevron Vellum
Dimensional Adhesive
Xyron 2.5” Create-a-Sticker

The mustache and heart patterned paper inspired me to create a mini album of my boys. They posed for the camera with mustaches on a stick and thoughtful expressions, then answered this question: What do you love?

I used paper bags as the base of my album. Opposite each photo is a pocket page. To top the pocket (and embellish the cover), I created yarn-wrapped mustaches adorned with Epiphany Crafts hearts.

To make the mustaches, I cut mustache shapes with my Silhouette Cameo, then covered them in adhesive. Next, I carefully wrapped the mustaches with yarn, then added the heart shapes.

The circle patterned paper inspired me to use the circle tool and vintage settings as embellishments, too. I loved working with this line and being able to add the Epiphany Crafts heart with a touch of boyish charm.

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

Other Supplies Used:
Papers: Bella Blvd.
Cardstock: DCWV
Mist, wood veneer hearts: Studio Calico
paper lunch sacks
yarn
rhinestones
tulle
washi tape

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We’ll see you right back here tomorrow for more fun and projects!

Filed Under: Blog, Christina, Heart 25, Round 14, Tessa Tagged With: Bella Blvd, Christina, Epiphany Crafts, Giveaway, Heart, Round, Tessa, Tutorial

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.

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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

Make Every Day a Celebration

January 7, 2013 by Julia Leave a Comment

We’re celebrating…celebration.

Be they simple and small…large and elaborate or even just every day moments..it’s important to celebrate!

Today Designer Tessa Buys kicks off our week with a beautiful layout celebrating sisters and birthdays…and Epiphany Crafts too!

My layout celebrates my sister’s birthday.

We were on a vacation together in San Diego and on her birthday we went to the San Diego zoo.

We took a tour of the park and the driver sang his own version of Happy Birthday to her. I wanted to document that funny story and Epiphany Crafts tools were just what I needed for a festive page.

I used the pennant tool in an unconventional way. I snipped off the corners of the flat end to create arrows. The pennant arrows lead to my title and then to my journaling.

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Epiphany Crafts Pennant Tool
Epiphany Crafts Pennant Bubble Caps
Epiphany Crafts Round 14 Tool
Epiphany Crafts Round 14 Bubble Caps
Epiphany Crafts Vintage Settings

Other:
Patterned Papers: Basic Grey and DCWV
Sticker: KI Memories
Heart Die-cut and Mist: Studio Calico
Journaling Spot: Scrapbook Circle
Tapes: Target, My Mind’s Eye, Freckled Fawn
Doily: Freckled Fawn
Pearls: Queen and Co.

We’re busy getting ready for 2013 Winter CHA!

And are very excited to release our new Hexagon Tool and three new designs of Rhinestone Charm Settings!

Filed Under: Blog, Layouts, Pennant 25, Round 14, Tessa, Vintage Settings Tagged With: CHA Winter, Epiphany Crafts, Hexagon, Layout, Pennant, Rhinestone Charm Settings, Round, Tessa, Tutorial

There’s Still Time for One More Quick Gift Idea!

December 24, 2012 by Julia 1 Comment

I made this bracelet in about 20 minutes, so even if you don’t have much time, you can still make something cute and personalized for gift-giving!

First, I made the felt and ribbon bow. Any kind of bow will work, so long as you can slip chain through the loops.

Next, secure each side of chain with a jump ring, then attach a clasp to one side.

Stamp an initial on a piece of cardstock, then use your Epiphany Crafts Round 14 tools to create a monogram circle charm. Add the charm to the bracelet clasp.

Bow Bracelet by Tessa Buys

And there you have it – a personalized gift that doesn’t take a lot of time, but looks like it did.

Epiphany Crafts Supplies Used:
Epiphany Crafts Round 14 Tool
Epiphany Crafts Round 14 Bubble Caps
Epiphany Crafts Round 14 Charm

Other Supplies:
Chain
Jump Rings
Felt
Ribbon
Cardstock
Alpha Stamps
Ink

Filed Under: Blog, Charm Settings, Jewelry, Round 14, Tessa Tagged With: Christmas, Epiphany Crafts, Jewelry, Round, Tessa, Tutorial

Wrap It Up Right with Epiphany Crafts!

December 10, 2012 by Julia 29 Comments

We’re back this week with more ideas for gift wrap and more using our Epiphany Crafts Tools and Embellishments!

We invited Guest Designer Kate Vickers to join us! Wait till you see the cute projects she has to share with you!

To take the hassle out of coordinating cards and packaging for holiday gifts this year, I decided to design one tag that could be easily duplicated and adhered to a card or clipped to a gift bag.

I layered various washi tapes onto large shipping tags to create tree branches. The Epiphany Crafts star tool was perfect for topping my little Christmas trees! I wanted the pattern of the stars to be the same as my gold star washi tape, so I stuck some tape down to a scrap piece of white cardstock and continued as usual, just like my washi/cardstock was patterned paper. It worked beautifully!

To create the card, I layered patterned papers and topped the card with a tag. To embellish the gift bag, I simply clipped the tag on.

For a fun touch, I coordinated my tissue paper to the colors and patterns of my washi tape. The Epiphany Crafts stars are my favorite part, though!

Holiday Cheer by Tessa Buys

Epiphany Crafts Supplies:
Epiphany Crafts Star Tool
Epiphany Crafts Star Bubble Caps

Other Supplies:
Washi Tapes: Bella Blvd., Freckled Fawn, Recollections
Tags: The Paper Company
Patterned Paper: American Crafts, Crate Paper
Clothespins: Pebbles, Inc.
Sentiment Stickers: SRM Press
Cardstock: Georgia-Pacific
Gift Bag, Tissue Paper

Hi everyone! It’s Kate Vickers.

I’m very pleased to be a guest designer for Epiphany Crafts this week. I found these super cute mason jar style drinking glasses and thought that they would make excellent teacher gifts. They would also make great hostess gifts for all of those holiday parties.

I put “Grinch poop”, “reindeer noses” and “snowman poop” in each of the glasses. (Don’t worry, no reindeer were hurt during the creation of this craft! It’s just pretend, ok?). Then I added Maya Road trim around the edge of each of the glasses. I left the trim on the taller glasses in their original colour. The trim on the mug was misted with Red Dylusions mist. I punched out 3 circles from Crate Paper’s Sleigh Ride collection to add to the tops of the mason jar lids. I embellished with more ribbon and Epiphany Crafts Oval 25 with metal charms and Round 25.

Here is a close up of the “Grinch poop” glass. The “Grinch poop” is actually mint chocolate balls that I got from my local bulk food store. They are so yummy! I created the Merry Christmas image myself. It’s available for download by clicking on the image at the bottom.

Here’s a close up of the ‘snowman poop’ glass. These are actually Scotch Mints. This glass has the most amount of trim on it. I used 3 different ribbons here.

Last, but not least, the “reindeer noses”. The red nose is a red gumball and the brown ones are chocolate caramel balls. The reindeer featured in the Oval 25 is from one of the papers in Crate’s Sleigh Ride Collection.

I created this free printable for the Round 25 Tool and the Oval 25 tool (for personal use only). The colours coordinate well with a lot the Christmas papers currently out. I hope that you enjoy it! Click on the image to download the file in JPG format.

Supplies

Tall stemware mason jars by www.fancyrednecks.com
Mason jar drinking glass by Libbey
Candies from The Bulk Barn
Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop CS5
Ribbons and trim by Maya Road, May Arts, The Twinery, Hug Snug and Fabricland
Patterned papers by Crate Paper
Stickers by Crate Paper and Lily Bee Designs
Adhesives by Helmar

Thanks Kate! Be sure to join us all this week for more ideas and maybe a giveaway too!

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