Guest Designer: Jeannie DeGruccio {shelf card}

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We are excited to introduce our Guest Designer today, Jeannie DeGruccio.  As you can see, she is a master of paper piecing and attention to detail.

This cute creation us called a shelf card.  It consists of a platform and 3 different levels of areas to put embellishments etc. on.

When I first attempted this, I was using a normal grade of card stock (not Canvas Corp).  I have to say, I had a terrible time assembling this the 1st time I made one and it was because of the quality of the “other” card stock.

Today, I had no problem what so ever.  I used Canvas Corp Black & Kraft Gourmet Sampler, Bon Appetit Reverse and Ribbon Stripe.  The Black & Craft paper is very sturdy and perfect to make 3-d types cards with.

I wanted to create a card that went along with the theme of the paper, so I embellished it with kitchen cut-outs.  The phrase says

“We knead some mix thoroughly time soon.”

This is perfect for me to give to my hubby because with 7 kids, there is not much time for the 2 of us.   I had so much fun creating something to go along with the paper theme and I hope you have enjoyed the card I created.

Thank you so much for sharing your creation with us, Jeannie!  We will be seeing more of Jeannie soon!  Check out her blog:  http://polkacabana.wordpress.com/

 

Halloween Brooch

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Yes, that is right…this is a Halloween brooch made using a 2″ x 2″ burlap stretched canvas.  I can just see this being a perfect teacher gift.  It only took me less than 10 minutes to make this project.

I love being able to cut out individual parts from the Canvas Corp Halloween patterned papers and add them as embellishments.

As you can see in the picture below, I just added a brooch back to the top of the burlap and it is an instant piece of Halloween jewelry.

Products Used:
Canvas Corp:  2″x2″ burlap stretched canvas
Patterned paper:  lime dot, b/w stripe, Halloween words, Bats
Other:  Ink, brooch
 
Instructions:
1. Cut the lime dot paper 2″x2″ and attach to the burlap canvas.
2.  Cut a 1/2″x2″ strip of black/white strip paper and attach to the bottom area.
3.  Cut out a word from the Halloween paper and attach to the project.
4. Cut out a bat and bend the edges for depth and attach.
5.  Attach the brooch to the back.

Halloween Hanging

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 This is a quick, little project to make for any season.  I used the 4″x6″ Chunky Stretched Canvas for this wall hanging.   It would be a perfect gift for a teacher or neighbor, just think of the possibilities.

I used Canvas Corp’s Chalkstock triangle tags for the banner look.  You can change what it says for fun!

This view is to show how “chunky” it is…I love that look!

I used the Black and White Boxes of #’s paper that Canvas Corp sells to add the number 31 to the triangles.  This is great to use when you are making calendars or just random projects like this one.


Products Used:
Canvas Corp:  4″x6″ Chunky Stretched Canvas
Patterned paper:  Orange Dot, B/W Bats, Halloween words
Chalkstock Triangle Tags
Mini Clothespins {lime}
Black Twine
Other:  Ranger Ink {vintage photo}, Fabri-Tac Beacon Adhesive
 
Instructions:
1.  Cut the orange dot paper 4″x6″ and attach to the canvas.
2.  Cut the bat paper 1 1/2″ thick and attach to the edges.
3.  Cut out a word and numbers to attach to the Chalkstock tags.
4.  Attach the mini clothespins to the canvas holding the tags.
5.  Tie the twine around the canvas several times until it feels stable to hold the canvas in place.

Halloween Countdown Calendar

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What a fun way to look forward to Halloween!  Make a Halloween Countdown Calendar for you and others to enjoy!  This project takes a little time to put together and makes a great family activity.

An optional thing to do with this project is to turn the canvas shapes over each day and it could reveal a fun quote or a clue to find a secret treat hiding place!

The great thing about Canvas Corp paper is that our basic lines always go with our seasonal patterned paper!

You can mix & match the papers and even add more to each canvas shape.

Products Used:
Canvas Corp:  18″x18″  Burlap stretched canvas
6″x6″ Burlap stretched canvas
Black twine
Reg & Mini Clothespins {black}
Canvas Mini Shapes {triangle, rectangle}
Halloween patterned paper {kraft & white}
Silver Tacks
Other:  Rub-on, black ink, printout numbers, Beacon Adhesive
 
Instructions:
1.  Cut out the patterned paper to fit the canvas mini shapes {ink edges:  optional}
2.  Printout on a Word doc. numbers and then punch out with a mini circle punch.  Attach to shapes.
3.  Attach Silver Tacks to the sides of the 18″x18″ burlap stretched canvas.
4.  Use the tacks to hold the black twine, make 3 rows and attach the shapes to the twine using the mini clothespins, 10 per strand.
5.  Cover the 6″x6″ with Patterned paper and cover a regular sized clothespin with patterned paper also.
6.  Cover one of the rectangle shapes with patterned paper and add a rub-on to it {optional}, attach the clothespin to the canvas and hold the shape.
7.  Use Beacon Adhesive FabricTac to attach the 6″x6″ burlap to the 18″x18″ burlap. 
 

Better Homes & Gardens visit

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We had an amazing time with the Editors and Creative minds behind some of the Better Homes and Gardens magazines.  They are truly a piece of Americana, they are over 100 years old and of course a household name.

We were able to take a picture with Scrapbooks Etc. Editor Michelle Rubin and Art Director Deb Berger.  {left to right:  Sonya, Christine, Michelle, Michell Rubin, Jenn, Deb Berger}  Check out the saying they have framed on the wall to the right: “Make Something Good Today”.

We met with the Editors and Creative Team of the American Patchwork Quilting and Quilts and More magazines.  We were able to give them a glimpse inside our Canvas Corp creative minds on how we use our products.  Meredith was our gracious hostess for the day and helped make it all possible.

The Better Homes & Gardens Corporate offices are located in Des Moines, Iowa.  We packed up our projects and headed north to visit this lovely city.  This picture was taken from the Test Gardens where they test out different plants and products for the magazine.

We were lucky to have a delicious lunch made from the BH&G kitchens.  In this picture {from left:  Sonya, Jennifer Keltner {Exec. Editor}, and Jill Abeloe Mead {Editor of American Patchwork & Quilting}.

They just recently completed their Crafts Lab room full of amazing products and tools.  I just loved this vinyl definition of “Create” that they applied to the window.

Another view of the room, so bright and vibrant.

Meredith was so generous and took the four of us on an exclusive tour of the BH&G campus.  This place was busy at every turn, I just couldn’t take enough pictures.

They were nice to let me take a picture of this photo shoot of ideas for their website.  I love to see the behind-the-scenes of how they make everything look perfect!

Thank you ladies of BH&G, we had an unforgettable time with you!!

Halloween Countdown Calendar

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Design a Halloween Countdown Calendar like this one using Canvas Corp Products!  What a fun idea to have kids {and older kids} look forward to Trick-or-Treating.

This was made using Canvas Corp’s Burlap Stretched Canvas {18″x18}, twine, canvas mini shapes, tacks, clothespins, and fabulous patterned paper!

More information soon!!

Halloween Idea–Front Door Wreath

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Jen from Craft-O-Maniac blog made this incredibly stylish wreath for her front door.  The colors instantly pop and her embellishments are perfect!

We were impressed with her use of Canvas Corp’s Burlap Mini Tag that she turned into the witch’s broom!

{Click here to go to her blog}

She used two Burlap Mini Tag Shapes, Canvas Corp twine, dowel and ink.

She frayed the bottom, placed the dowel in between the two tags, inked and then tied the twine around the top part of the broom.

Thank you for sharing this great idea with us, Jen!

 

Baby Boy Cards

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I had so much fun making these Baby Boy Cards!  I just love the color combinations of blue, ivory and black with touches of canvas.  The great thing about the Baby Boy Word patterned paper is that you can cut out individual words and add them in different places to embellish your card.

One of my favorite Canvas Corp products to use is the jute, rope & twine.  As you can see on this card, the jute just helps “tie” the look together.

This card was all about layering elements!  I love using Stampin’ Up’s notebook punch to make the paper look like it was riped out of a notebook.

Cutie Card

Products Used:
Canvas Corp:  Blue & Ivory baby words, dot, zebra
Black & Ivory stripe & mini dot
Black jute
Canvas mini round shape
Instructions:
1.  Cut the Baby Word paper 11″x 8 1/2″ {make sure the words are going the way you want the card to be}
2.  Fold in half {optional:  ink all of the edges}
3.  Cut the dot paper 3″x4 1/2″ and attach just below the middle of the card.
4.  Cut the stripe paper 1 1/2″ x 4″ and cut the ends, attach on the dot paper.
5.  Cut the zebra paper to fit inside the round shape, choose what word you would like to use
and mat it with the mini dot paper.
6.  Add black jute to the crease of the card, I went around twice with it.
 

Giggles Card

Products used:
Canvas Corp:  Blue & Ivory baby words, dots
Black & Ivory mini dot
Black Thickstock
Canvas Mini Rectangle shape
Black jute
Stampin’ Up: Punch
Instructions:
1.  Cut the Baby word paper 11″x 8 1/2″, fold in half {ink edges: optional}
2.  Cut black thickstock 4″x6″, cut the dot paper 3 3/4″x5 3/4″ and punch the side of the paper.
3.   Cut the mini dot paper to fit inside the canvas shape and attach on top the dot paper.
4.  Choose a word and attach on the canvas shape.
5.  Tie the black jute on the crease of the card.

Baby Boy Canvas {4″x6″}

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For a little element for your home or nursery decor, use Canvas Corp’s 4″x6″ stretched canvas with a photo and embellishments to add a personal touch.  A whole wall of small random pictures on canvases would be a hit in any room!

This is another one of those quick and easy projects, around 5-10 minutes to complete.

Add patterned paper to the edges for a finished look.

Products Used:
Canvas Corp:  4″x6″ stretched canvas
Blue & Ivory zebra paper & word paper
Black & Ivory mini dot paper
Black jute
Canvas Mini Star shape

Instructions:
1.  Attach a 4″x6″ picture to the 4″x6″ stretched canvas.
2. Cut 2- 3/4″x4″ and 2- 3/4″x6″ strips of mini dot paper for the edges of the canvas
3.  Cut the zebra paper to fit inside the canvas mini shape and add a word to the top of the star.
4.  Punch out 2 small holes at the top of the star and thread the jute through the top to tie it to the canvas.
{Optional:  ink all of the edges}

Oh! Baby Card

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You can make this card in five minutes {or less}!  I love those kind of projects that are an instant gratification and most of all…done!  This card can easily be changed to a birthday card, thank you card and etc. by changing the message on the Canvas Corp Chalkstock.

{more information below}

The dimension makes it a fun and happy baby card.

Products Used:
Canvas Corp:  Blue & Ivory dot patterned paper
Black & Ivory stripe paper
Canvas Mini tag shape
Chalkstock
Mini Clothespin
Other:  Chalk pen
 
Instructions:
1.  Cut the dot paper 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, hold in half.
2.  Cut a strip of the stripe paper 2″ x 12″, do an accordian fold.  You may have to trim a little once you attach it.
3.  Cut the Chalkstock to fit inside the Canvas Mini tag shape.
4.  Add a mini clothespin to the top and attach the tag to the stripe accordian fold paper.