Posts from — October 2011

Happy Sunday! Hope you have had a great weekend! I’m excited to share our first ever “Make Your Own Mini Album.” We put together these kits for an event a few weeks ago. With a few leftover, we are happy to offer them through our shop for just $15! The kit includes everything pictured below and step-by-step instructions on how to put it together! These will go quick! Make sure you get yours today! And… don’t forget the holidays are just around the corner! The project takes about 30 minutes to complete and includes a tutorial with step-by-step instructions.

The kit includes:
(3) 4×6 chipboard pages
(6) pre-cut patterned paper cardstock
(4) pre-cut solid cardstock photo mattings
(4) premium ribbons
(3) white buttons
(1) crocheted flower
(1) foot of bakers twine
(1) mini binder clip
(1) foot of tule
(1) metal ring
(1) full color tutorial with step-by-step instructions

To put the kit together, it is recommended to use: fine-tip scissors, ink, paper trimmer, hole punch, adhesive. The mini album holds about (6) photos. If you have any questions assembling the kit, feel free to contact me. Happy to help!

Your final product will look like this:

Learn how to create an embellished mini shadowbox! We are excited to share a step-by-step to design your own mini shadowbox!

Click here for a PDF of the mini shadowbox tutorial!

Also, just for fun — here are some detail shots of the mini shadowbox!

Be sure to email photos of your project to info (at) embellishcreativedesigns (dot) com for an opportunity to be featured on the blog (AND win free goodies!). Have fun creating!

What’s new at the Embellish shop? A Mini Shadowbox! This mini shadowbox DIY project is the perfect afternoon handmade craft . The shadowbox project is complete with step-by-step instructions to create a beautiful shadowbox.

Dust off your favorite photos, embellishments, trinkets and patterned paper. Maya Road’s shadowbox is 6″ x 6″ in size and includes 6 chipboard ATC cards to easily decorate and insert into the shadowbox. This shadowbox can be painted or covered in paper. This empty shadowbox is ready to be embellished. If you are looking for some inspiration to get started, check out Embellish DIY kits packed with tons of the paper and embellishments!

Here’s a sneak peek of the “before” and “after” shots. Check back on Thursday for a tutorial on how to create the “after” shadowbox!

Here’s a detail shot of the “after”!

As much as we love selling online, it is still a blast to set up shop at a LIVE event! We’ve revamped our event set up to include our new DIY kits and projects. At this event we also had a live demo make-and-take, as well. We had a great time. Here are a few snapshots!

We are so excited to introduce a brand spankin’ new mini book designed just for little boys. Whether you are looking for a unique baby shower gift or an album beyond the baby book, this little boys mini album is perfect! The 6×6 album includes bright, colorful pre-designed pages. The only thing missing are 20 of your favorite photos! This 100% BOY album features dinsours, trucks, legos, robots, superheroes, scooters, bikes, skateboards and space travel! Purchase your mini album today for just $40 at the embellish shop! (Don’t forget we will personalize the front cover, as well!)

Thank you so much for our awesome fans that completed our recent marketing research survey! As promised, each respondent has been emailed a 10% off coupon good through December 31. In addition, we have a few winners!

Our grand prize winner is Cat Brammer. Congratulations, you have won an Embellish DIY Kit of your choice. Additionally, five lucky winners will receive a 6×6 Mini Album from American Crafts for you to fill with your favorite memories!

Jessica Barna

Ryan Munz

Sarah Han

Cherish Teters

CG Hickman

Please email becky (at) embellishcreativedesigns.com your selection and your mailing address. Congratulations, again! Thanks to all of our loyal fans for your feedback! We appreciate you!

Eeekkk… I feel so special to share a tutorial on the Charity Wings blog with you! Best of all, there’s step by step instructions to create not (1)… not (2)… but (3) DIY Projects! And… a GIVEAWAY! Be sure to visit the Charity Wings blog and leave a comment to win a DIY Kit & DIY Project from Embellish Creative Designs.

I was introduced to Charity Wings (formerly Scrapbook Royalty) several years ago when I participated in the Survivor Crop, a charity event to raise money the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Then, I’ve learned more about their work when I joined the team to provide live streaming video from CHA Chicago. I had a blast with the Charity Wings girls!  The Charity Wings mission is to help artists and crafters fundraise for their favorite charities. How cool is that? Be sure to check out what they are all about and how you can get involved! Their exciting work is made possible by great volunteers and supporters in the crafting community.

Here is a sneak peek of what you will see over on Charity Wings! Enjoy!