DIY Upcycle Key Wind Chimes

I have these beautiful rainbow colored keys that don’t go to anything, and some too-small necklace chains with no charms. I had seen on Pinterest the idea to make wind chimes out of keys, and I had plans to do so with my massive collection of keys. However, I decided to just use the rainbow keys for now, and hang them on the necklace chains. I arranged them about half an inch apart from each other on a clear plastic straw I don’t use and piled on clear Hobby Glue (under the chain and on top of it). Then, using a pipe cleaner hooked onto a long, skinny ribbon, I pulled the ribbon through the straw. I tied several knots on either end of the straw to keep it as in place as possible, then tied a bow on the top to hang from an S-hook outside in my back yard.

Materials:

• keys (pretty ones are favorable)
• necklace chains
• clear plastic straw
• clear Hobby Glue
• ribbon
• pipe cleaner (to get the ribbon through the straw)
• place to hang!

By the way – the sound the keys make is soft, tinkly, and beautiful! I am in love.

Inspired? 

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DIY Woodsy Initial Nursery Art

Materials:

• Recollections 12″ x 12″ scrapbook paper (Green Linen) [Michaels]
• Recollections 12″ x 12″ card stock (brown) [Michaels]
• light pink card stock (for bow)
• white printer paper
• Recollections 5/8″ butterfly punch (blue) [Michaels]
• Knock Outs .625″ mini bow punch (pink)
• Elmer’s Craft Bond Extra strength glue stick
• MS Word, printer ink,
• scissors, paper cutter

OrganizationLove Pro Tips:

• I was inspired by the nursery of a friend’s upcoming baby. Her nursery colors were woodsy – brown, spring green, white.
• I made the C in MS Word (word art) and printed it – then cut on the line. I went ahead and trimmed the green paper to 8″ x 10″ and adjusted paper size before printing to make sure the C would fit on the brown paper (also trimmed to 8″ x 10″)
• Added a light pink bow to make it just slightly girly
• Glued the butterflies all around in each direction
• I cut the brown paper into 8″ x 10″ so I was able to frame it! (see bottom picture)

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DIY birthday card with pinwheels

Materials:

• Recollections Value Pack cards and envelopes set 5″ x 6.5″ (kraft) [Michaels]
• Recollections Craft It 4-piece pinwheels [Michaels]
• Doodlebug Design square sequins (Halloween assortment)
• Light blue card stock
• White card stock
• Elmer’s Craft Bond Tacky Glue 4 fl oz
• MS Word, printer ink,
• paper cutter, scissors

OrganizationLove Pro Tips:

• I cut out everything and then glued it on in the following order: white card stock (sticks), happy birthday, pinwheels (actually a sticker), sequins. This way everything was layered the way I wanted it to be.
• I used liquid glue, but had to wipe up excess around the sequins and in the sequin hole – I just used my finger to get the excess
• As always, I placed everything down where I wanted it before gluing

Inspired? 

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Want it?

• This card is available for purchase on my etsy store:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/270088080/birthday-card-pinwheels-blue

DIY Just Because card: Hello with Heart-Petaled Flower

Materials: 

• Recollections kraft card and envelope (value pack) [Michaels]
• Recollections Basic Bold 12″ x 12″ paper pad [Michaels]
• Recollections 1 7/16″ heart punch (blue one) [Michaels]
• yellow printer paper
• green Sharpie
• MS Word WordArt, printer, green ink
• glue stick
• pencil

OrganizationLove Pro Tips:

• I glued down all of the hearts first, before gluing on the yellow circle
• I chose purple patterns, but the paper pad has all kinds of colors – you could also choose black and white, rainbow, or any other color scheme
• I draw on the stem, but I do it in pencil first and then trace over with green Sharpie

Caption Ideas:

• Because there are already words on the front of the card, outer captions are not necessary

• Inside notes:
  • Just saying hi
  • Have a great day
  • Love you

Inspiration

• This card was inspired by one I found on pinterest, the blog post is here:

http://kath-allthatglitter.blogspot.com/2011/05/fruit-scoop.html

Inspired? 

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Want it?

• This card is available for purchase on my etsy store:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/255012736/hello-flower-card

DIY cupcake birthday card for girls

Materials: 

• The Paper Studio value pack ivory notecard/envelope 4″x5.5″ [Michaels]
• MS Word, printer, black ink
• scalloped scissors
• The Paper Studio “La Petites” 3-D cupcake stickers (6 piece) [Hobby Lobby]

OrganizationLove Pro Tips:

• I chose to arrange the stickers at an angle as opposed to right next to each other to take up more space as well as account for imperfections
• Instead of pairing same color cupcake wrappers, I made sure each card had a brown icing cupcake and a white icing cupcake

Caption Ideas:

• Because there are already words on the front of the card, outer captions are not necessary

• Inside notes:
  • Yum!
  • Don’t forget to share!
  • Happy birthday
  • Enjoy your day
  • Have a great day

Inspired? 

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Want it?

• All three cards are available for individual purchase on my etsy store:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/268116393/cupcake-anyone-sweet-birthday-card-for

DIY Congratulations on New Home card

Materials: 

• Recollections Value Pack cards and envelopes in “Kraft” [Michaels]
• Printer with black ink
• Recollections Basic Bold 12″x12″ paper pad [Michaels]
• Black fine point pen (chimney smoke and doorknob)
• Elmer’s Craft Bond Tacky Glue 4 fl oz
• Black fine point pen (chimney smoke and doorknob)
• pencil, eraser, scissors, ruler

OrganizationLove Pro Tips:

• When I design a new card in Microsoft Word, I always print on regular paper first before the actual card stock – to check if everything is centered and I am feeding the paper in the right way (trim paper to the size of the card you’re making)
• I also make the shapes first on regular paper (not decorative) then trace onto backs of decorative paper with pencil before cutting out. For this card I traced the roof and body of the house (triangle and square.) I winged it with the chimney and door
• If I made this card again, I would leave the doorknob off. I don’t like it a much as I thought I might

Caption Ideas:

• Because there are already words on the front of the card, outer captions are not necessary
• Inside notes:
  • So proud of you
  • Congratulations again
  • Enjoy your space
  • Can’t wait to visit

Inspired?

• If my post inspires you, and you blog about it, I ask that you credit me! Also, I’d love to see it!

Want it?

• This card is available for purchase on my etsy store:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/254909189/congratulations-on-your-new-home-card

DIY Halloween Card

Materials: 

• The Paper Studio Simply Solids box of cards (black card with envelope included) [Michaels]
• Recollections “Halloween Boo” ribbon (pack of 5 – 3 shown) [Michaels]
• Pumpkin / letter stickers
• Fine silver Metallic Sharpie
• Elmer’s Craft Bond Tacky Glue 4 fl oz
• Halloween stickers (see Pro Tips*)

OrganizationLove Pro Tips:

• Make sure you use plenty of glue on the ribbon. It’s heavier!
• I don’t know where to find the pumpkin/letter stickers, they were a gift to me
• The Happy Halloween ribbon says it repeatedly – I just used a little ribbon so it would only say “Happy Halloween” one time and include one jack-o-lantern
• Metallic Sharpies are a great idea for dark paper or card stock! I used silver metallic Sharpie on the black card stock and it showed up great.
• *I included Halloween stickers (on their backing) inside the card because I am delivering my cards to kids who love stickers

Caption Ideas:

• Happy Halloween!
• Enjoy your treats!
• Trick or Treat!

• I also included notes inside about “can’t wait to see pictures of your costumes” “enjoy the candy you receive” etc.

Inspired?

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