Creative Crafts

The Magic Of Rainbows, Unicorns And Turning 4!

The pure joy and excitement in my granddaughter’s sweet little face as she named off some of her favorite things (rainbows, unicorns, donuts, pizza, balloons, bubblegum and family) is enough to make any heart melt!

Black & White is just right for Halloween!

Try to say that 10 times!   Seriously though, Black & White is so right for Halloween when you use it as a base.  Check out these GREAT photos by Paper Eskimo.

White is like starting with a blank canvas.  Then you add in touches of Lime Green, dark Purple and Black and you’ve just created an amazing Halloween setting.  You can also kick it up a notch by adding in a variety of patterns in Black & White.  This is really quick and easy to do.  Mix and match spooky, scary, edgy with that great White pumpkin. 

Obsession with Chocolate and how to GIFT IT

Did you know that our obsession with chocolate is over 4000 years old? First it was a drink of the gods, then it was used as a medicine, and now it’s enjoyed all throughout the world as a treat. And, this 4000 year old obsession has made chocolate the favorite gift item in the world today! So why the obsession? Is it because we have heard that chocolate (specifically dark) is an antioxidant and may provide health benefits? Or is it because chocolate comes in creamy milk, delectable dark, or velvety white? Maybe it’s because we can melt it, and then dip our favorite things in it? Since it’s an all time favorite gift, here’s a master recipe designed for you to DIY (dip - it- yourself) , dry it, then, just wrap it, and gift it. Whether it’s sweet, chewy, fruity, crunchy, or even meaty , yes you can dip it all and gift it all. It really is that simple for you to create a world famous, favorite gift. Here’s how to dip it, dry it, and then just wrap it!

CHRISTMAS WREATH – BY GLENDA @ EDMONTON STORE

What You Will Need

• 1 Package of Paper Eskimo Paper Plates
• 1 Roll of Mesh Wrap – Silver
• 1 Roll of Mesh glitter Ribbon
• 1 Package of Red Cupcake wrappers
• 3 Deco Christmas Picks
• 1 Twist Tie
• 1 Hot Glue Gun

Teacher’s Gift – By Donna, Creative Packaging @ Edmonton Store

• 1 Clear Cube 4x4x4
• 1 Chalkboard Sign
• Lime Green Shred
• ½” Black Organza
• Supplies for Teacher
• Chalk, Scissors

Father’s Day Gift Bag – By Donna @ Edmonton Store

Here’s what you will need

• 1 Black Shop Bag  8x10
• 3 Sheets Tissue (2 black; 1 white)
•  1” Black Satin
•  1” White Satin
• 1 Sheet White Paper
• 1 Extra Large White Tag
• Metallic Studded Ribbon
• Ruler, Scissors
• Hot Glue Gun

Pansies for Mom - By Yvonne @ Edmonton Store

You will need:

1. 8 x 10 white shopping bag
2. Tissue paper colours of your choice, but you will need a dark tone and a light tone.  For the dark tones I used Purple, Dubonnet  and Black.  One sheet of each colour will make many flowers!  Light tones were Lilac, Dandelion and French Vanilla
3. Raffia. I used a strand each of purple, dandelion and green.

   I found a great image of “how to draw a pansy” online, the size was perfect too!

   http://www.dragoart.com/tuts/5903/1/1/how-to-draw-a-pansy.htm

4. scissors
5. mod podge glue

Wedding Cake Decor - By Rena @ Burnaby Store

Here’s what you will need

• 5 ft. of White giftwrap
• 10x10x6 white giftware box
• 1 – 6x6x6 white giftware box
• 11 – 20x30 white tissue
• 1” satin ribbon
• 2-1/2” satin ribbon
• 1 - each bride and groom box
• Large diamond pick
• Glue-gun, scissors

Easter Bunny Bag – By Donna @ Edmonton Store

Here’s what you will need

• 1 White Shop Bag 8x10
• Template of Bunny face, ears & paws
• 2 Small Strips Faux Jewel Metallic Ribbon - Silver
• 1 Small Piece Faux Jewel Metallic Ribbon - Fuchsia
• 2 Sheets Pink Tissue; 1 Sheet Purple Tissue
• White Tulle
• Stretch Puff Loop – Light Pink
• Scissors, Double Sided Tape

Western Valentines bags by Yvonne @ Edmonton Store

• I sheet of Bandana Red Tissue paper
• Shop bag non woven paper white 13x6x15
• Glue stick or hot glue gun
• Very sharp craft knife and metal ruler