How to make bottle cap embellishments.

Bonjour! Today I'm sharing how to make bottle cap embellishments! :)

Feel free to post any questions in the comments section OR if you are on Facebook, post them on Do more with less's Facebook Page [I just started this page and would love some support! Come "like" my blog!]

Step 1: Cut around the circumference of a twist-and-turn bottlecap to create "petals".

Step 2: Apply adhesive to bottle cap and glue baker's twine around the bottle cap. Add wrinkle ribbon around the outer circumference.

Step 3: Add embellishment to your card.

Supplies: Kraft cardstock, Pink Cat Studio digital image, stickles, wrinkle ribbon, SRM sticker, Gauche Alchemy embellishments, bottle cap, baker's twine.

Step 1: Cut scrap paper to fit bottle cap. Arrange the embellishments in the bottle cap and adhere with glossy accents.

Step 2 : Add stickers and adhere to layout.

And that's how you make fun bottle cap embellishments! :)

Supplies: Patterned paper - Dream Street Papers, SRM, Cosmo Cricket and E.A.D designs stickers, Gauche Alchemy embellishments, ribbon, buttons and American Crafts thickers.

Phew! I survived one week of upcycled projects..yay me! :) Did you enjoy the projects?

In case you missed any of my week-long upcycled projects...here are the links to them..

1. How to make your own tiered stand.

2. How to make your own cardboard album.

3. How to make a mini album using packaging materials. 

4. How to use up your paper strips.

I'm planning some fun activities next on the Do more with less Facebook Page...just as soon as I learn how to navigate...*LOL*

P/s: Don't forget about my guest Elizaveta's vintage-inspired challenge! And have the most amazing weekend friends! :)

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How to use up your paper strips.

Hola! Today I'm sharing two layouts using strips of paper we tend to accumulate while crafting.

Feel free to post any questions in the comments section OR join the discussion over at Do more with less's Facebook Page [I just started this page and would love some support! Come "like" my blog!]

Step 1: Arrange strips of paper on white cardstock. Spray various colours of mist.

Step 2: Remove paper strips for this fun background.

Step 3: Scrap away! :) I upcycled a bottlecap and an ice-cream stick! :)

 

Supplies: American Crafts & Pink Paislee patterned papers, Maya mists, crepe paper, bottle cap, ice-cream stick, Technique Tuesdays stamp, twine, foam tags, paper doilies, ribbon, rub-on and Gauche Alchemy embellishments.

Step 4: Weave the misted strips (that were used for masking the background for the first layout).

Step 5: Scrap your photo! I upcycled some backing paper and a tab pull! And used loads of scraps! :)

Supplies: My Little Shoebox, Echo Park Paper, Prima, Sassafras and Cosmo Cricket patterned papers, packaging, tab pull, Imaginisce rub-on, Heidi Swapp chipboard letters, Sharpies, thread and Gauche Alchemy embellishments.

Totally do-able right? I would love to see what you do with your paper scraps! :)

In case you missed any of my week-long upcycled projects...here are the links to them..

1. How to make your own tiered stand.

2. How to make your own cardboard album.

3. How to make a mini album using packaging materials.

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How to make a mini album using packaging materials.

Hello friends! Today's project is a mini album using packaging materials. 

Feel free to post any questions in the comments section OR join the discussion over at Do more with less's Facebook Page [I just started this page and need some friends...perhaps I should do a "secret" giveaway? Oops...did I say that out aloud?]

Step 1: This used to house brads. Open up packaging and cut out the portion you want to use.

Step 2:  Gather the embellishments you want to use in each "compartment" and adhere with glossy accents. Set it aside to dry (I let mine dry overnight.)

Step 3: Cut acrylic pieces to desired size. Ink edges of Stazon.

Step 4: Glue bubble wrap to the acrylic pieces. These will form the "back" of each page...covers up all the glue marks and fits into the bath bubbles theme..*winks*

Step 5: Sand edges of photos. Adhere. Add border strip and sticker.

Step 6: Cut corrugated cardboard to size. Add photos, border strip and sticker. 

Repeat for pages...I alternated between corrugated cardboard and acrylic.

Step 7: Embellish the cover of the mini album with ribbon, brads, bits of scrap paper, bubble wrap and stickers. Punch holes, bind the pages with ring, add ribbon and it's all done! :)

Another simple project using stuff you already have. What do you think?

Supplies: Packaging materials, acrylic, Stazon, glossy accents, 7 Gypsies stickers and Gauche Alchemy embellishments.

This is the third upcycled project this week. In case you missed them, check out the how to make your own tiered stand and how to make your own cardboard album posts. :)

P/s: Don't forget about my guest Elizaveta's vintage-inspired challenge!

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How to make your own cardboard album.

So I bought a new fan last week and it came in a box...which was perfect to create an album! :) Today's project is a cardboard album! Albums are really expensive where I live...this makes a great alternative for specific vacation photos or events. And it takes up a lot less space on the shelf! :)

Feel free to post any questions in the comments section OR join the discussion over at Do more with less's Facebook Page [I just started this page and it's lonely over there! *LOL*]

Step 1: Cut 2 pieces of cardboard to desired size of album. Peel edges to reveal the corrugation along the edges.

Step 2: Gather crepe paper and adhere to cardboard using masking tape.

Step 3: Cut a soda can. Emboss and ink with alcohol inks.

Step 4: I used my Sassafras scraps to create a layout. I upcycled an old knitted belt (part of a sweater set) and attached with brown brads.

Step 5: Colour white chipboard with Sharpies.

Step 6: Adhere chipboard letters.

Step 7: Add some stitching.

Step 8: Embellish! I added some cute Gauche Alchemy embellishments and stickers! :) I kept my layout relatively flat and wet-glued down so that it fits nicely on a shelf and bits of it doesn't drop off when viewing.

Step 9: Adhere to cardboard cover. Punch holes on both front and back panels [you can decorate the back too]. Assemble the album [include inner pages]. Secure with ribbon.

Easy peasy right? I'm happy too...the layouts of my sister's trip finally have a home. :)

Supplies: 2 pieces of cardboard, crepe paper, patterned paper, embellishments, soda can, alcohol inks, Sharpies, Gauche Alchemy embellishments, old knitted belt, Heidi Swapp chipboard, ribbon.

P/s: I would love for you to play along with my guest Elizaveta's vintage-inspired challenge! :)

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How to make your own tiered stand.

Hello there friends! Today's the first day of the week-long upcycled projects! First up is this pretty little tiered stand. :)

Feel free to post any questions in the comments section OR join the discussion over at Do more with less's Facebook Page [come 'like' my blog!]...I'll be waiting there with some crickets...*LOL*

 

Step1 : Pleat ribbon around the circumference of tart mold. I used glue dots - faster and less messy.

Step 2:  Cut out the base of a soda can. Cut around the circumference to create "petals".

Step 3: Add a piece of paper doiley and then the petaled soda can base.

Step 4: Add patterned paper and the faux birds. Dress it up further with some coloured beads.

I also added stickles to the birds so they really sparkle.

Step 5: Upcycle a ribbon holder for the “stand” between the tiers. [you need something sturdy] Glue patterned paper around it. Add some ribbon and pearls.

Step 6: For the bottom tier: Repeat pleated ribbon technique on bottom tier. Adhere patterned paper to base of mold. Apply crackle paint in rock candy for a sparkly crackle finish. Add coloured ribbon and pearls.

Step 7: Die-cut two birdcages with the soda can.

Adhere them with 3D dots so that the silver parts are showing on both front and back.

Step 8: Affix the birdcages to the mold.(I used glue dots and then glossy accents for reinforcement) Add some tulle (which covers up the adhesive marks). Assemble your tiered stand. I glued mine down with glossy accents.

I have been using my stand to house my fave little trinkets. What will you use yours for?

Feel free to post your inspired projects on Do more with less's Facebook Page.

Supplies: 2 tart molds (different sizes), Satin ribbon/lace,  Paper doiley,  Soda can,  Patterned paper (Pink Paislee), Pearls/trims,  Beads/charms, Stickles,  Ranger Crackle Paint in Rock Candy,  Glue dots/3D dots, Glossy accents, Tim Holtz/Sizzix Bird Cage Die,  A pair of faux birds, Scissors, Ribbon holder

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