A Box Full of Handmade Cards

Some of my friends are not crafty people. They always admire my handmade cards, so I decided to make them a set that they can share with others.

I created this project with the Anna Griffin Pretty Paintings card making kit and Xyron adhesive. This kit will be featured on HSN on September 8th.  

Here's what I came up with!

I made a set of all occasion cards then place it in a clear container card box from SRM Stickers.  I dressed up each card using the kit. I also used more of it to decorate the clear box.

Supplies you will need:
Xyron Creative Station and 3" Sticker Maker
Anna Griffin Pretty Paintings card making kit 
SRM Stickers Clear Container

Step 1: Run a Anna Griffin card panel piece through the Xyron Creative Station.

Step 2: Peel off the top film. The back of the panel will be full of adhesive.

Step 3: Place the panel on the front of your SRM clear container.

Step 4: Run the coordinating floral pieces through the Xyron 3" Sticker Maker.

Step 5:  Layer each adhered piece to decorate the front of your clear container.

Step 6:  Layer on the floral pieces on top of a card panel to create your own handmade cards.

Step 7:  Slide each card into your clear container. Now you are ready to gift this to a friend.

The new Xyron Creative Station is now in Jo-Ann's and Michael's Craft Store. It will be in Hobby Lobby in September.  

To see more projects made with the Creative Station click HERE!

School is Cool DIY Bags

It's back to school time! I've got a fun craft project today that you can make for your kiddos to help them celebrate the first day of school. 

And Xyron and Craftwell have teamed up all week to bring you loads of crafty inspiration!

Of course I'm using my Xyron Creative Station  and a fun embossing folder from Craftwell to pull it all together! 

Here's what I came up with!

Here are some easy instructions to make your own:

1. Grab your fave card stock and cut it down to size to fit in the embossing folder. Now run it through your embosser or die cutter.

2. Run your embossed piece through the Xyron Creative Station.

3.  There is a cutter already built into the Creative Station. Just slide the blade across to easily cut off the piece that you need. 

4. Remove the top film. The back of your paper will be full of adhesive.

5. Place your embossed piece onto the front of a paper bag. 

6. Cut two circles using your die cutter. I used colors that fit in with the school theme of my project.

7. Run the circles through your Xyron Creative Station.

8. Layer the circles on top of your embossed piece. 

9.  Use a pre-cut star or make your own. I used one from Heidi Swapp. Add the word "school" using any type of sticker letters.

10. Fill your bag with school supplies such as pencils, highlighters, markers, and glue sticks. 

Your kiddos will love this for the first day of school. You can also make these bags for your students if you are a teacher!

I just love the Craftwell Alpha embossing folder. The alphabet design is so perfect for school themed projects. Be sure to check out all of their products! You will love them!


And did you know that the Xyron Creative Station is now available at Jo-Ann's and Michael's? Be sure to grab one. They are so fun for crafting!

Party in a Box with Xyron

It's time to party! This time I'm celebrating with TRIANGLES!

I have never used this shape for a craft project before, but I'm glad that I discovered the DCWV Favor Box stack. It's full of decorative paper and templates for a variety of party boxes.

And of course I'm using my Xyron Creative Station to pull it all together!

Here's what I came up with!

Here are some easy instructions to make your own!

1. There are loads of paper choices in the DCWV Favor Box stack. Select your fave color and the box template that you want to use. Simply cut out the template and use it as a guide to cut your paper.

2. Use your template as a guide to score and fold the paper. 

3. Flatten the shape and run it through the Xyron Creative Station. Use the score lines as a guide to put your triangle box together. You can simply leave the box empty to use as party table decor. Another option is to fill it with candy after you run it through the Creative Station. 

4. Just remove the top film. The back of your paper will be full of adhesive. 

5. Once your box is put together you will notice a small opening in the top of your triangle box. Place a photo stick pin into that opening. 

6. Place the ends of your colorful shredded paper into the small opening too. Fluff out the shredded paper around the shape. 

7. Then add a small embellishment to the photo stick pin. Add jewels, puffy hearts, or other items to your embellishment.

Now it's time to party!!!

Here's a peek at the fun boxes that you can make with this stack.

And did you know that the Xyron Creative Station is now available at Jo-Ann's and Michael's?  It will also be available at Hobby Lobby in September. 

DIY Home Decor with the new Xyron Creative Station

I've got two fun Friday announcements! About a month ago I was selected to be one of the new creative designers for Xyron, Inc. Woo Hoo!

And did you know that Xyron has a new Creative Station? I'm going to show you the fun project that I made with it and provide more info about this sleek new tool!

First, let's take a look at what I made! 

I love looking at pretty things in my home or on my desk. I decided to make my own home decor item. Keep reading for a fun DIY tutorial on how to make your own!

Here's what you need to do...

Use dies to make some flowers.

{I used dies from Fun Stampers Journey}
{The paper is from Amy Tangerine}

Run your flowers through the Xyron Creative Station.

Peel each flower off of the adhesive sheet.

Place your flower onto a fabric flower and 

center it on the designer paper.

You are all done once all your flowers are layered on the front.

The finished project would look great sitting on a desk or bookshelf. It would also be a great gift!

The new Xyron Creative Station will be available in the following stores very soon:

JoAnn's - June

Michael's Craft Store - July

Hobby Lobby - September