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Xmas Tree w/Star Wood Pallet

Good morning Clear Scraps, friends! Leah here with you today sharing the Xmas Tree w/star Pallet shape! It's the perfect home decor item for the season.

To start, I painted the trunk of the tree in an antique brown wax stain.

Then I used a gel stain in green to lightly paint the tree.

Do you see that glorious wood grain showing through? I love it!

I then took a whitewash and applied it to the tree to add a distressed look.

While that dried, I painted the star in a yellow chalk paint.

I used found items from the dollar store such as the metal star, snowflakes, and garland beads as my embellishments.

I arranged them before hot gluing them down.

Stay tuned, you'll be seeing more cuteness with this tree this month. :)

Leah Crowe

Clear Scraps Xmas Tree w/star Birch Wood Pallet
Unicorn spit Gel paint stain 
Waverly chalk paint and Antique Wax
Buttons Galore & More Buttons
American Crafts Thickers 
Dollar Store Found items (Snowflakes, garland beads, metal star)

Snowman Pallet by Steph

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here with the Snowman Pallet, one of the new Clear Scrap products.

Who doesn't love decorating snowmen?   It may be too cold outside to build a snowman so why not create your own in the comfort of your warm home.

I started by painting the snowman white and his hat with a dark gray.

I added different colored buttons down his body.

I added a pattern paper panel on the hat and a pine spray in the corner.

And what snowman is not complete without a scarf?  So I crocheted him a black and red scarf which is perfect for the holidays.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

 

Stocking Mini Pallet Ornament

Hello! It's Jennifer on the blog today to share a fun, easy project I  created using one of the new Mini Pallet Shapes! These small sized embellishments are perfect for cards, layouts or the front of a mini album!  I  used the Stocking Mini Pallet Shape to create a holiday ornament for the tree! 

I  began by applying a couple coats of white chalk paint to the front of my Mini Pallet.  Chalk paint dries quickly and looks great on the birch wood! 

After allowing my paint to dry, I  measured and cut strips of patterned paper to adhere to the "slats" of the Stocking.  I  found that its best to use a liquid adhesive that is solvent based such as Beacon 3-in-1 or Zip Dry.  

I  then turned my Stocking over and used an x-acto knife to cut away the excess paper. Using a sanding tool on the edges helps to smooth them further.  

I  then added small embellishments such as die cuts, stickers, and buttons to the front.  

The birch wood is thin enough to use a Crop-o-dile or hole punch. Here, I  added some twine to hang my Stocking. 

Thanks for stopping by the blog today! Check out all of the Mini Pallet Shapes by going HERE! Have a great day!

Additional products used:  patterned paper, stickers, die cuts, buttons:  Crate Paper; paint: ArtMinds; adhesive: Beacon, 3M; hole punch: We R Memory Keepers; misc: twine.  

Christmas Countdown Mini Album

Hello! It's Jennifer on the blog today! It's hard to believe December is almost here!  Every year I  like to do a Christmas countdown or "December Daily" album.  I  used the tabbed album from the Acrylic Recipe Stand 4x6 Kit. There are 10 pages in this album: 5 acrylic and 5 chipboard! I  actually turned the album vertical for something different! Each page measures approximately 4x6 inches which is perfect for most photos!  

I  covered each page with patterned papers followed by a piece of cardstock to mat future photos.  I  then layered embellishments on and around the photo area.  

I  used a cut file with white cardstock to create my countdown numbers. On the acrylic pages, I  placed my numbers on the circle tab backing it with a contrasting patterned paper (this is where my circle hand punch came in handy!).  For the chipboard pages, I  tried to stay with the circle them by using a coordinating embellishment or again utilizing my circle hand punch. 

I  did insert extra pages so I  would have enough for my numbers.  Here, I  used a kraft envelope that I  embellished on both sides. 

I  also like to use glassine bags as extra pages as well! They are inexpensive but have a classy look!  

I  had an idea to try to still use my acrylic stand by turning it on its side but it did not quite work out.  However, I  can still use the stand for a future project!  Hope this inspires you to do a Christmas album of your own using Clear Scraps!  Have a great day!

 

Additional products used:  patterned paper, stickers, chipboard, die cuts, washi tape: Simple Stories; cardstock: Bazzill; bakers twine: Whisker Graphics; ribbon: Snug Hug; punches: Fiskars, Paper Shapers; adhesive: 3M, Tombow, Beacon; kraft envelope, mini wood clothespins: American Crafts; stapler: Ranger; cut file: Teresa Collins Designs; sewing machine: Janome; misc: thread, Cameo Silhouette. 

JOY home decor

Good morning, friends. Leah here with you today to share this super cute Large expression vertical JOY sign. 

As you can see, you can overlap the paper pieces on here easily, and I'll show you how.

Grab a piece of pattern paper and a pen/pencil to trace around the image.

As you can see below, there are some parts of the snowman I was unable to get a proper trace of.

Just do your best and fill in the line.

It's not perfect but will work perfectly to cover our snowman. :)
Use your scissors to cut JUST inside the line you traced.

As I cut out each piece, I arrange them in the order I think I want them to be when its time to adhere them in place.

Since I know I want the snowman to overlap the Y, I peel up the backside protective film to expose the Y.
I then add Beacons 3-in-1 glue and adhere it to the pattern paper.

Then using a craft knife, trim the excess paper around the Y.

So here are all the pieces cut ready to be glued down. 

Peel the protective film away from the front and adhere the J down.

And next, the snowman's body, since I want the snowman on top of the J and Y.

Lastly, the hat.

 

Peel the rest of the protective film from the back, and now the fun part, embellishing!

I hot glued some red thread to the back of the J so it has something to hang from.

A little ribbon and poinsettia adorn the snowman's hat, as well as a small jingle bell for her scarf.

I can't wait to hang this up!

Which of the Home Decor items is your favorite?

Leah Crowe

Supplies Used:

Clear Scraps Expressions Large JOY
Pattern Paper: The Paper Studio (Cozy Christmas & Old World Winter)
Glue: beacons 3-in-1 & hot glue
Snowflakes & Flowers: Hobby Lobby
Ribbon: Target
Distress Oxide Ink (spruce) and Viva Decor Paint Pen

Hello Fall Clipboard

Hi, Clear Scraps family! Today I am sharing a home decor item using the Large Deco Portrait Clipboard, as well as other CS items.

I outlined the Acrylic Alphabets & Numbers (Hello) using viva pearl pen in gold.

For the banner (fall), I used the banner embellishments and colored them using alcohol ink.

I colored the Cattails chipboard embellishment using different colors of distress oxide inks.
It screamed fall to me and I thought it fit perfectly on this Autumn decor piece.

To finish it off and tie it all together, I added more gold pearl pen dots along the top and bottom of the Clipboard.

This adorns my front door and looks super cute! 
Have a fabby weekend, friends!
Leah Crowe, Clear Scraps Designer

Products used:

Clear Scraps Large Decor Portrait Clipboard
Clear Scraps Acrylic Punch out Alphabet & Numbers
Clear Scraps Acrylic Banner Embellishments 
Clear Scraps Cattails Chipboard Embellishment

PP & stickers: The Paper Studio
Alphabet: American Crafts
Flowers: Recollections
Ink: Distress Oxide (Walnut Stain) & Viva Pearl Pen (gold)
Beacons 3-in-1 & Hot glue; Foam Tape
Silhouette Cameo (Several files from Sil.America)
Twine & Ribbon; Michaels.

Acrylic Phone Stand

I'm all about being creative and I'm also all about practicality.  Oftentimes amongst my crafts, I find myself craving doing something that is practical.  So when I saw the Regular Phone Stand in the Clear Scraps Store, I knew I had to snag it!  If for no other reason than maybe it will save me time every week searching for my phone underneath all my scrapbooking papers!  Christine joining you today - Let's take a look at this useful product!

As I considered decorating it, i had a lot of ideas! This stand is made of acrylic. I could use paint or vinyl or washi....their were very few paper crafting items that I didn't consider!  In the end I decided to go with a patterned paper.  Specifically a patterned paper that I hadn't used a lot of on a scrapbook layout or card but really love!  This way I could look at it for a long time!  I added a cut-apart piece with the phrase "Make Ideas Happen" onto the top - figuring that it might provide some inspiration as I craft.  I also had some flat butterfly stickers.  Anything with dimension was out because then my phone wouldn't lay flat.

You can see that my phone fits on it nicely.  I also tried some bigger phones and those were all great too!  

One of the details I really like about this is that it comes together very easily - just two quick pieces of acrylic that slide into place.  I also appreciate how easily I can still charge my phone thanks to the notch opening you see pictured!  Let's take a look at a quick video of how I put this together!

 

Thanks so much for joining me today - hope your week is off to a great start and we'll see you next time!

Supplies Used: Regular Phone Stand, ColorWashed Collection from Paper House Productions, E-Z Runner Grand from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Autumn Layout by Steph

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here with an Autumn layout.    

 

I've used the XL Scallop Square as the base of my layout choosing to paint the panel with fall colors.  Think red, orange, yellow, brown or other colors of your choice.

Once dry, I selected an assortment of pattern papers and stickers, adhering them with the panel, leaving room for the scallops to show.  

This created the perfect backdrop for Paulie, who absolutely loves this weather.  

I added additional clay accents in the corner and some word stickers to emphasize the day.

And if you want, turn it into a wall hanging simply by punching holes and adding ribbon.

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

 

Ghost Mini Pallet Shape Plant Poke

Happy Halloween! Jennifer on the blog today to share a "spooky" project using the new Ghost Mini Pallet Shape!  I  am loving these smaller versions of the wood pallets as they are so fun to work with!  And they make a great accent for  your project!  I  had the idea that a plant poke with the ghost would look cute in a plant or your outside mums! 

I    began by painting my mini pallet with white acrylic paint.  While allowing to dry, I  fashioned a paper fan out of a fun Halloween print to go behind my Ghost Mini Pallet Shape.  Using a hot glue gun, I  adhered some glittery orange tulle onto the front  of my fan before affixing the pallet shape.  I  then accented with a couple decorative pins.  To create my face, I  used a cut file on my Silhouette as well as black card stock. 

I  had some leftover wood sticks from a photo prop kit I  had purchased to use as my handle.  I  added a couple coats of acrylic black paint so it would stand out.  Once dry, I  held the stick in place using double sided tape then adhered with my hot glue gun.  Lastly, I    tied some purple and orange ribbon to the base of the paper fan.  

You can be as simple or elaborate as you want with this project! I  even thought this would be a fun craft for older kids! 

Please check out the rest of the Mini Pallet Shapes by clicking HERE! Have a great day!

Additional products used:  patterned paper: We R Memory Keepers; card stock: Bazzill, paint: Plaid; ribbon: May Arts, Recollections; decorative pins: Maya Road;  adhesive: Beacon; cut files: "Floating Ghost" #278755, "Boo!" #149876;  misc: Silhouette, tulle, hot glue gun 

Pumpkin Wood Accordion Shaker Album

This Pumpkin Wood Accordion Shaker Album is so fun to create with.
You can also find it in the October Q kit!

I found working with my stash on this album a perfect way to use up scraps. I'm talking OLD stash too.
I had no sequins on hand to fill the shaker up, so I used my Cameo Silhouette to cut small icons to fit in there.

I bound the album with twine and also wrapped some around the stem of the pumpkin, so rustic!

I used many cut files from the silhouette shop to dress up the album pages.

Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

Leah Crowe, Clear Scraps Designer

Supplies: Clear Scraps Pumpkin Wood Accordion Shaker Album
Other: Echo Park, Making Memories, 7 Gypsies, My Minds Eye, Waverly Chalk Paint, Twine, Recollections

Fall Acrylic Home Decor Hanging by Nancy Nickel

 

Hello, everyone!

 

It's Nancy Nickel here with a new project share!

 

Today I am featuring the Expressions Large Fall V piece,

which you can find right HERE.

This is a wonderful piece of clear acrylic that measures 5"x 15".

It comes with a protective film on both sides,

that you just peel back when you're ready.

The creative possibilities are absolutely endless!!

 

Here is what I made:

I began by placing the "F" in an embossing folder,

and de-bossing an owl at the base of the letter.

I did this before removing the protective film.

After it was removed from the embossing folder,

I removed the protective film from the back of the letter.

Then I used StazOn ink in Ganache, 

and a Fantastix coloring stick, to color my owl.

I used short little strokes, to mimic feathers.

Then I added Jet Black StazOn ink for the eyes and lashes.

I adhered a die-cut pumpkin behind the owl before adding the woodgrain paper. 

I also added a large die-cut leaf on the one side.

I removed the protective film from the front of the letter,

and added three enamel dots, and a pretty ribbon bow.

In place of the "A" in Fall there is a lovely Maple Leaf.

I removed the protective backing, and added the checked paper to the back.

After removing the protective film from the front,

I added three enamel dots, and a die-cut flourish.

I also added a small ribbon bow around the stem.

Here again, I removed the protective backing, 

and adhered paper to the back of the first "L".

I added another large die-cut leaf behind the letter.

While the protective film was still in place,

I ran the second "L" through a decorative embossing folder.

After it was embossed, I removed the protective film from both the front and the back.

I inked the back of the letter with the Ganache StazOn Ink.

Once it was dry, I adhered yellow paper behind it.

I then adhered the pumpkin and crow in place, on the back of the letter.

The die-cut flourish, acorn, and leaves were added to the front.

Finally, a small ribbon bow was adhered in place.

Here's one final look at the finished piece:

Other Materials Used:
Papers: Recollections - Autumn;
Die-Cuts: Recollections - Autumn;
Enamel Dots: Your Next Stamp;
Inks: Imagine StazOn - Jet Black, Ganache;
Ribbon: Celebrate It. 

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Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I'll be back very soon with another project share! :o)

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Nancy Nickel - Clear Scraps Designer 

Pumpkin Pallet by Steph

Good morning everyone, Steph Ackerman here creating with a Pumpkin Pallet.  With Fall in the air, it's time to decorate your pumpkins.

 

Clear Scraps' Pumpkin DIY Pallet Shape comes pre-assembled so it is ready to decorate.

I started by painting my pumpkin orange and brown.

Then I used molding paste to add dimension.  Clear Scrap's Wood Grain stencil was perfect for adding dimension along the bottom edge. 
Then I used a pencil to add assorted circles around the pumpkin to create it's warts!

Once the molding past dried, I spritzed Tattered Angels Mists across the pumpkins to add additional color.
Next, I painted the warts brown.

Finally, I finished by adding a bow.

Other supplies - Tattered Angels Mists and paint, ribbon, molding paste

 

Thanks for stopping by.

Steph

 

Ghost Mini Pallet Photo Holder Magnet

Ghost Mini Pallet Photo Holder Magnet - haha say that three times fast! ;)

Good morning Clear Scraps friends. Today I wanted to share a fun way to use the new mini wood pallets to dress up your fridge decor!

I painted the little ghosty in white, then used the 6" pumpkin faces stencil to create the ghosts eyes.

I then used some wire in my stash and wrapped the wire on both sides around a paintbrush to create the photo holder. I stapled it to the backside using my tiny attacher. I then hot glued two strong magnets to the backside so it could go on the fridge. 

Dress up the wire with some ribbon and voila!
I love that I have the ability to change out pictures each year when the Halloween Decor comes out. :)

Leah Crowe, Clear Scraps Designer

Supplies Used:

Clear Scraps: Mini Ghost wood pallet 
                         6" Pumpkin Faces Mascil
Echo Park Sticker
Authentique Pattern Paper
Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher
Wire & Magnets from stash
Ribbon: Michaels and American Crafts
Hot Glue Gun
Acrylic Paint
Distress Oxide Ink
Sparkly Spider - Michaels

Halloween Window Wood Accordion Shaker Album

Hello friends! Jennifer on the blog today to share one of the Wood Accordion Shaker Albums! If you have not created with these fun albums, you must do so!  For my project, I  used the Window Wood Accordion Shaker Album and turned it into a mini album documenting some favorite trick or treat photos from a few years ago!  

I  used a metallic black paint on the front frame of the shaker and it almost has a bit of a distressed look!  I  wanted the front of have the feel of a haunted house window of sorts.  I  added different size of sequins inside my shaker as well as a few star shapes.  I  then adhered die cuts and chipboard from the collection I  used. Usually, I  tend to make my titles larger but I wanted the vintage Halloween paper to show through.

To tie the album together, I  attached an elastic piece to go around the metal knob that I  affixed to the front.  

Next, I  adhered patterned paper to my pages using Beacon 3-in-1 Liquid Adhesive. Once dry, I  cut away excess paper with scissors then sanded my edges.  I    then added photos and embellishments to my pages!

I  love to layer as well as add embellishments using pop dots!  Giving some of  your accents dimension helps give a little extra "wow" to your project!

I  tied my pages together using bakers twine in fun Halloween colors! You can also use ribbon or book rings...whatever is in your stash! 

The pages of this particular album are approximately 4 inches across which is great if you have a vertical photo or a nice 4x4!  If you have a 4x6 horizontal photo, I    recommend creating a tag or pocket to add extra space to fit your picture! 

Here, I  scored an extra large manila tag at 4 inches and cut my photo where I  thought would be a good break. I  simply adhered them "side by side" on the inside of my tag then added embellishments!

Showing more of my pages! Halloween is probably my favorite holiday and I  also love scrapping about it too!  I'm a little sad that my kids are getting too old to trick or treat!  

Thank you for visiting the blog today! Be sure to check out all of the Wood Accordion Shaker Albums as well as all that is new at Clear Scraps! Have a great day!

Additional products used:   patterned paper, die cuts, sticker, chipboard, washi tape: Simple Stories; bakers twine: Whisker Graphics; paint: Plaid; cardstock: Bazzill; metal knob, elastic, stapler: Ranger; sequins:  Teresa Collins Designs, Making Memories, Jillibean Soup; adhesive:  Beacon, Thermoweb; punch: Fiskars; misc: tag

 

Autumn Pumpkin Pallet

My house is severely lacking in Autumn decor - be it Halloween or Thanksgiving or just general fall themed - it's almost non-existent!  Enter the fabulous Tall Pumpkin DIY Pallet to the rescue!  Christine joining you with a fun and EASY home decor piece for this gorgeous season! 

When I originally started working, I thought I'd use this as porch decor.  But when I set it down on my fireplace hearth I really liked how it looked - so it's staying right there!  Flanked by a couple of pumpkins and a cute little scarecrow, it really brightens up the room!

Seeing as I can't seem to get fall decor up,  this needed to be a pumpkin that could hang around longer than October. Additionally, I knew I wanted to take a slightly less traditional approach to decorating this.  Rather than painting it orange, I opted for all white!  In doing so I was able to give it that farmhouse feel that I just can't get enough of!  I then hustled off to a dollar store and got some leaves.  I adhered those to the bottom using Adhesive Dots as well as weaving their stems between the pallets for extra hold. Just adding leaves and avoiding any Halloween specific decor made it so it can last all fall, until I am ready to get out those Christmas decorations!

Painting it white only required two layers of paint.  Once the paint dried I sanded it a bunch to rough it up. Then I added some brown paint streaks.  I didn't allow those to dry completely before I smudged them up.  I wanted to create a distressed look with those so I simply wiped over them with a rag and then once completely dry ran my sand paper over them again.  All in all it was a fun creation and I'm really happy with how it turned out!  Be sure to check out all the Wood Pallet Shapes over at our shop!

Thanks for joining me today!

-Christine