"Your Story"

Created by:Lisa Berrett
Good Things Utah
January 2009

These books will be something you will treasure forever and what great gifts this will make some of the books that we have made are:

First Birthday
Recipe's from the "FAM"
Art Book
Disney Autograph book
Love You
Pre-School art book
Vacation Dream
Thankful book
Brag book

Click here for instructions.

"Hip in a Hurry"

Created by: Natalie Berrett
Good Things Utah
January 2009

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Valentine Décor

Created By: Lori Simonson
January 2009
KJZZ Morning Show
Valentine Décor
“Love”

Decorating for Valentine’s Day can be fun and easy with this beautiful Valentine Topiary


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"His, Hers, Fido’s, and Fifi’s Too!"

Fun ways to accessorize YOU and YOUR dog

Created By: Lori Simonson
January 2009
Good Things Utah




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“Everyday Expressions by Boulder Innovations”

Created By: Tricia Allen
Robert’s Crafts
January 2009
KUTV Channel 2

These frames by Boulder Innovations come just as a frame or with a choice of a calendar or a magnet board! They can be designed by you to be elegant, fun, bold, sassy….you want it – you got it! Here are some fun ideas to play with:

Click here for instructions.

“Cricut Tote”

Created By: Tricia Allen
January 2009
KUTV Channel 2

Did you get a Cricut Tote for Christmas and want to personalize it? Robert’s can help!

Click here for instructions on how to make this darling cricut tote.

"Quick Fix Center"

Click here for instructions on this darling craft!

Created by: Natalie Berrett
January 2009
Good Things Utah

Entryway Floral Arrangement & Table Centerpiece

Created By: Lori Simonson
January 2008
KJZZ This Morning

Does your house need a little sprucing up after the holidays? We have some ideas for you!

A beautiful centerpiece can make any room look beautiful
• An EASY and BEAUTIFUL way to decorate your table!


Click here for instructions.

Look What I Did "Busy Box for kids"

Created by:Lisa Berrett
January 2008
Good Things Utah


Enjoy this will save you time and the kids will love this box this is one of those things that will be remembered forever.

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"Altered Artist Canvas"

Created By: Lori Simonson
November 2008
Good Things Utah
An inexpensive way to decorate your home!
Altering an art canvas is inexpensive and fun! The possibilities of what you can do with them are certainly endless. So, grab some supplies and get started on creating your very own work of art!

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"The cutest organizing shelf"

Created by: Lisa Berrett
Good Things Utah
January 2008
Supplies:

· White MM shelf
· Circuit
· Paper
· Paint
· Stamps
· Black staz on ink
· Daubers
· Mod- Podge
· Containers (we have plastic, glass, paper and little pouches to choose from)
· Ribbon
· Tacky tape
· Cup hooks


Instructions:
1. First choose the paper you would like to add to your shelf
2. cut your paper to fit just inside the shelf and mod podge it on remember that you have to have it spread evenly on the bottom of the shelf and then when you lay your paper down go over it lightly again
3. we have so many new fun stamps to choose from I use the staz on ink to add a flower hear and there
4. with my tacky tape I’ve added ribbon to my containers and shelf this is always a fun look and matches my room
5. I added a magnet strip to the side of my shelf and used little cup hooks to attach this way I can use my little magnet containers and I have hooks to hang things on
6. I added cup hooks to the front of the shelf this is a great place to add your scissors
7. I’ve tied ribbon around the cup hooks for a fun look

The fun thing with this shelf you can use it in a office, kids room, craft room so many rooms this can go in shelves to add all you ribbon and containers filled with your stuff you use every day easy to reach and see this has little glass jars paper boxes painted to match your room décor with little feet, our clip it up bags filled with buttons, ribbon and tied with a ribbon, our MM jars embellished with stickers and ribbon

“Babysitter 411”

Created by: Natalie Berrett
Good Things Utah


Supplies:

Memo Collage Frame (it comes in black & white)
Paper of your choice
Wood letter (initial of your last name, etc)
Mod-Podge
E-6000
Ribbon of your choice
Stickers of your choice
Décor Gems
Making memories Clip-boards
Chipboard Books
Velcro (for pen)
Mini Album book made by Making Memories
Hooks (for your Chipboard book)
Screw (for your clipboard)


Instructions:

1. With your choice of paper measure and cut out paper to fit your frame. Once you have done that you will need your Mod-Podge to adhere your paper to your frame. Let it dry.
2. While your frame is drying you can start on your books.
3. Using the Chipboard books you can Mod-Podge or glue your paper to the Chipboard. I’ve added 3D stickers made by Paper Bliss to my book. On each of the pieces of Chipboard I’ve added a half circle to the side to label each one. This will make it a little more organized for your babysitter. This is a great place to store numbers (relatives, friends, etc.) for your babysitter in case of an emergency.
4. With your clipboard adhere paper to the board using Mod-Podge or glue like we used with the Chipboard books. I’ve used our Mini Album books made by Making Memories to get the cute little lined paper. You can use Card stock if you would like as well. Tie ribbon to the top of the clip.
5. With your stickers to get that 3-D effect you can also use our Glossy Accent. This will take a little while to dry depending on how much you use.
6. To adhere your clipboard to your frame I’ve used my drill and drilled 1 hole for a screw. That way your board isn’t going to come off.
7. To adhere the chipboard books to the frame drill 2 holes in the bottom of your frame. I used hooks and screwed them into my frame.
8. To get your pen to stay onto your frame and not “walk away” I’ve added Velcro to my pen and on the frame. That way when the babysitter needs to write notes they don’t have to look for one.
9. I’ve added a picture to the middle frame and on the other 2 I’ve added a schedule so if the babysitter has any questions about what time they go to bed, eat, etc. its right there.

This is an organized for a babysitter and just in case they forgot some of things that you told them, it’s right there for them written down. This is a good place to leave notes and emergency numbers just in case. Have fun creating your Babysitter 411!

" My Little Snowman"

Created by: Natalie Berrett
January 2009
Channel 2 News

Supplies:
Bit and Pieces- Red Snowflakes
Straight pin
Christmas Picks
Styrofoam Balls- You will need the following sizes
8 inch
6 inch
4 inch
Styrofoam ring
Tub-O-Snow
Ribbon
Rhinestones
Black Brads
Glue gun and glue sticks
Orange Paint
Dowel (for his nose)

Instructions:
First cut the top of the biggest ball so that the middle ball will sit on it and not look funny.
Cut the top of the middle ball so the head will sit good and be solid on the body.
Next glue the bottom of the snowman to the ring and Glue the middle ball to the bottom of the snowman.
Now you can glue the head to the body and your snowman will start to look like a snowman at this point.
With your Tub-O-Snow you will need to use a good amount on the bottom of the snowman and around the ring.
I used about a yard of ribbon to tie a scarf around the neck of my snowman.
For his face I used black brads for his eyes and for his mouth.
Add buttons by using a pin and put it through the center of the snowflake. If you would like you can add a little glue using your glue gun.
Next you will need to add snowflakes around the base and embellish the center with a Rhinestone.
For his arms i added a branch from a tree. If you would like you can also use a dowel and paint it brown. Either one looks darling.
I also added a few Christmas picks around my snowman's base to get that Christmas look.
For his nose I paint a dowel orange and then cut off the amount I thought was good for his nose.. This is a cute little nose for your snowman.
You can add more snow if you would like to your snowman. This will take a little while to dry so you will need to set it aside.

This is a darling snowman that would be great for a center piece on your table or just decor for your house. Have fun creating!

"2009 Calendar"

Created By: Natalie Berrett
Good Things Utah

Supplies:

Paper of your choice
Ribbon
Tacky tape
Adhesive of your favorite kind
Black pen
Tub O' Snow
Paint brush
Pink Glitter
Art Glitter glue
Making Memories mini Stapler
Stickers
Brads
Buttons
Paper Accents Calendar
Cricut Machine

Instructions:
Each month will need to be cut to an 8x5 piece of paper. This is the size that you are going to use throughout the calendar. On some of the months I've layered paper over each other. I have also inked around the edges of the paper for each month. This will make your month stand out.
For the months of January and December using the Tub O'Snow add the snow to your month. This will take awhile to dry so make sure that you don't glue these months to your calendar until they are completely dry.
For the month of February I've used the Art Glitter Glue and the Art Glitter to get the heart to have a little more bling. Don't glue this to your page until it is dry and that will depend on how much glue you use.
For the month of March I've used the Making Memories Stapler and green staples to get the ribbon to adhere to the page. Make sure to ink around all the edges so that it will stand out.
For the months of April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November add buttons, brads, tags, flowers, pumpkins, School buses, and fun stickers to your months. I've made some of the months a little simple so that there is still room for pictures.
You can either use stickers or a black pen to write in the months. Either way will look darling. I've used both stickers and have written the months in the calendar.
I've also used the Cricut Machine to cut out some of the fun embellishments that I have on my calendar. We have a variety of Cartridges that would be darling to use for this calendar.


Have fun creating this mini calendar! Remember that the ideas are endless and that there is no wrong or right way to do this.

Holiday Home Décor

Created by: Danielle Anderson
KJZZ December 2008

Supplies:
Clear Glass Vases (random sizes)
Random Greenery/Sprays:
Colorado Spray
Salal-Kiwi bunch
Berry spray
Glitter Twig/Mini Jingle Bells
Curly Willow
Berry Sweet Huck
Ornaments:
Pink balls (sm/med)
Red/Gold balls
Pine Cones:
Brown/White cinnamon
Ribbon:
Pink Paisley
Metallic (silver) ribbon
Snow Flakes:
White
Iridescent Twinkle Flakes
Bells: White, Silver, Gold, Red
Vinyl: Brushed Gold/Silver, Tape
Berry’s in PVC tube
Candle Holder-sm/med
Cricut Cartridge: Joys of Season
Christmas Home Décor: “Santa is Real”

Instructions:

Wipe out vase. Spray a little Windex on paper towel and wipe clean then dry.
Adding Vinyl, Rub-on’s, or Stamps
Pull backing off vinyl and adhere to the glass vase, remember to keep it as straight as possible. Use a small tool or popsicle stick to rub the vinyl onto the glass vase. Slowly pull away backing leaving the vinyl attached to the vase.
Begin filling your vase with desired snow, spray, bells, pine cones and ornaments.
Wrapping bundles of twigs/greenery
Unwind your ribbon and leave about 6” hanging from your bundle. Begin wrapping the bundle at the base of the leaves or two-thirds the way down your bundle. Wrap ribbon downward until the entire third of the bundle is wrapped. Cut ribbon and glue into place with fabric glue. Continue with second bundle.
Curl the excess ribbon. Arrange two bundles in vase.
As you fill your vase remember to do so with odd number of items. (1, 3, 5)
You can use a combination of holiday accessories (bells, ornaments, ribbon) along with the organic materials like the Colorado Spray, Curly Willow, Berry Sweet Huck. Or keep it real simple by using just one item like the pine cones or the red mini berries.
The glass vases can be reused for different holidays or seasons. If you’ve attached vinyl it can be removed easily and replaced with desired clipart.

"How to Create a Ribbon Wreath After the Holidays"

Created by: Danielle Anderson
KJZZ January 2009

Supplies:

Styrofoam wreath form (any size)
Small spray paint can (silver or gold; should be the base color of your ribbon)
Wide ribbon in assorted colors (3 to 4)
T-pins (4-8 boxes or more, depending on the size of your wreath)
Scissors

Instructions:

Outside or in your garage, place Styrofoam wreath on newspapers and spray with spray paint. Coat the top, sides and inside. Allow to dry about 30 mins.

Cut ribbon into 4 inch pieces (if using less wide ribbon you can increase the length to 6 or 8”). Gather ends of ribbon together to create a loop and attach loops to wreath with T-pins. I began pinning the ribbons on the top of the wreath in a circular style. I then pinned the ribbons on the edge of wreath in a circular style. From there I began filling in with whatever pattern I used in the beginning.

To make the wreath look full, pin ribbon loops closely together, so none of the Styrofoam is visible between ribbon sections.

Felt Tote Bags

Created by: Danielle Anderson
KJZZ
January 2009

Supplies:
Felt Tote Bags $3.99 ea.
Glue Gun and sticks
Scrapbook paper
Cricut
Cricut Mini Monograms Cartridge
Fabric Mod Podge
Regular Mod Podge Matte Finish
Brushes
Crop-a-dile
Crop-a-dile II Big Bite
Gromlets, Eyelets, Snaps
Heidi Swapp Florals, pink, kiwi, white
Bazzil Wings Bitty Blossoms

Instructions:
Easy: Simply hot glue the precut felt flowers, butterflys, and gems that are provided in any design you prefer.
To add the Mini Monograms: brush on fabric Mod Podge on back of Mini Monogram. Place on Felt Tote Bag and brush the top of the Mini Monogram with the regular Mod Podge Matte Finish. Let dry.
To add Ribbon: brush on fabric Mod Podge to the back of the ribbon and apply to the Felt tote. Let dry.
To add Designer Gromlets, Eyelets, and Snaps: read instructions to correctly choose which “Top” and “Base” for each accessory. Use the Crop-a-dile for accessories close to the edge of the Felt Tote. Use the Crop-a-dile II Big Bite for attaching accessories towards the center of the Felt Tote.

Homemade and Semi-Homemade

Christmas Gifts Under $10/$20
Homemade and Semi-Homemade

Created by: Danielle Anderson

KJZZ


Supplies:
Glass Container
Circle Tin container
Misc. Christmas glass candy containers
Plastic Santa Claus belt containers
Silver metal pail
Eucalyptus and glass round balls
Clear Dish Detergent
Raffia
Jingle Bells-gold
Large gage wire
Ribbon
Plastic party sacks
Coordinating fabric remnants or fabric squares
Rice or beans
Christmas Scrapbook paper
Regular and Fabric Mod Podge
Felt
Designer Glitter Glue and Glitter
Embroidery string
Tub O’Snow
Cookie Cutters
Cricut with the Joys of the Season cartridge

Instructions:

Dish Detergent Container:
Add Eucalyptus branches and glass round beads as desired then add clear dish detergent. Keep in mind that the red colored eucalyptus tends to bleed.

Jingle Bell Wreath:
Thread wire through jingle bell top and secure both ends together and wrap ribbon on top for bow. Can be hung on a door handle.

Rice Bags:
Cut fabric to desired size; rectangle or square. Pin right sides together and sew three of the four sides, leaving the top open to fill with rice or beans. Fill bag and hand stitch closed. Keep in mind that you don’t want to fill the bag all the way full, fill between half and three-fourths full.
*you can add essential oils to the rice BEFORE you add the rice to the bags.

Felt Stockings:
Cut out two small stockings (both facing the same direction). Place stockings on top of each other and blanket stitch around the edges keeping the top open till the very last. Don’t stitch the top together! I used the Cricut and the Joy of the Seasons cartridge to cut out a Christmas tree and snowflakes which I then used the Designer Dries Clear glue and the Designer Ultra Fine glitter to decorate. The glitter will stick to the felt so keep in mind that if you have a white stocking you will want to add glitter to your piece then Mod Podge it to the stocking. With the snowflakes I Mod Podged them to the stocking then added glue and glitter and shock off remaining glitter.






Homemade and Semi-Homemade Christmas Gifts Under $10/$20

Created by: Danielle Anderson

KJZZ December 2008

Supplies:
Glass Container
Circle Tin container
Misc. Christmas glass candy containers
Plastic Santa Claus belt containers
Silver metal pail
Eucalyptus and glass round balls
Clear Dish Detergent
Raffia
Jingle Bells-gold
Large gage wire
Ribbon
Plastic party sacks
Coordinating fabric remnants or fabric squares
Rice or beans
Christmas Scrapbook paper
Regular and Fabric Mod Podge
Felt
Designer Glitter Glue and Glitter
Embroidery string
Tub O’Snow
Cookie Cutters
Cricut with the Joys of the Season cartridge

Instructions

Dish Detergent Container:
Add Eucalyptus branches and glass round beads as desired then add clear dish detergent. Keep in mind that the red colored eucalyptus tends to bleed.

Jingle Bell Wreath:
Thread wire through jingle bell top and secure both ends together and wrap ribbon on top for bow. Can be hung on a door handle.

Rice Bags:
Cut fabric to desired size; rectangle or square. Pin right sides together and sew three of the four sides, leaving the top open to fill with rice or beans. Fill bag and hand stitch closed. Keep in mind that you don’t want to fill the bag all the way full, fill between half and three-fourths full.
*you can add essential oils to the rice BEFORE you add the rice to the bags.

Felt Stockings:
Cut out two small stockings (both facing the same direction). Place stockings on top of each other and blanket stitch around the edges keeping the top open till the very last. Don’t stitch the top together! I used the Cricut and the Joy of the Seasons cartridge to cut out a Christmas tree and snowflakes which I then used the Designer Dries Clear glue and the Designer Ultra Fine glitter to decorate. The glitter will stick to the felt so keep in mind that if you have a white stocking you will want to add glitter to your piece then Mod Podge it to the stocking. With the snowflakes I Mod Podged them to the stocking then added glue and glitter and shock off remaining glitter.

“14 days of Valentine’s”

Created by: Wendy Switzer
January 2009
KJZZ

Supplies:
Unfinished box (wood, chipboard, plastic, paper mache, etc.)
• I used the train case by “be.bare.elements”- Creative Imaginations
14 Mini Paper Mache boxes or mini paper sacks
Decorative paper: cardstock, wrapping paper, etc.
Ribbon – coordinating with paper
Embellishments: brads, buttons, charms, beads, flowers, rhinestones, etc.
Acrylic Stamps
Acrylic stamp block/handle
Ink: Staz-On, black, red, pink, green, grey, etc. (or other coordinate colors)
Acrylic Paint: red, pink, white (or other coordinating paint colors)
Foam brushes
Mod Podge
Number cutouts, stickers or rub-ons
Adhesive: glue dots, tacky tape, E-6000
Paper punches
Acetate or clear plastic film


Instructions:

Paint box with acrylic paints. Dry completely. Add strips of patterned paper, cut outs, etc. to the box and adhere using Mod Podge to the backside of the paper ONLY. Using your acrylic stamps & handle and Staz-On ink you can rubber stamp your messages or designs on the box. Once you have added all of your stamping designs, cover entire box with Mod Podge. Once the Mod Podge is completely dry you can begin to add your embellishments. Some embellishments, that do not stick up too far, you might want to Mod Podge over to give them the added strength to stay in place. Use tacky tape to add the ribbon. For the Paper Mache, plastic or chipboard boxes, you can even punch holes to add eyelets, brads or hang charms from.
Design your mini boxes the same way you did you large box. If you opt to use the paper sacks, you can use glue dots to adhere paper décor or embellishments. Stamp your designs on each bag. Use a paper punch to punch a hole in the center of one side of the bag, cover with plastic film for a “windowed” bag.
Once you have finished all the mini boxes or bags fill them with your 14 surprise items and place everything in your large box. You are now ready to celebrate each day leading up to Valentine’s day!

"Last Minute Table Decoration Ideas"

Created by:Danielle Anderson
KJZZ
December 2008
Last Minute Table Decoration Ideas Using Glass Containers

Supplies:
16” Hurricane Cylinder (1)
12” Hurricane Cylinders (2)
Blue & Brown Strip Ribbon (3 yds, 1 ½ yd in each 12” cylinder)
Brown Sparkle with Silver Trim Ribbon (3 yds, all in 16” cylinder)
Brushed Gold Ornaments
Pinecones
Silver Jingle Bells (2” dia.)
6” Grapevine Ball (3)
6’ Longleaf Pinecone Garland
18” Glitter Coral Twig Spray (3 pkg)
8” Round Mirror (2, comes in pkg of 2)
6” Merc Glass Candleholder (3)
3x3 Candle (3)
Sparkling Table Ice (1)
12-15mm Mica Berry
Metal Votive Holder (6)
Votive Candles (6)
Mini Glass Place Card Holder Ornaments (2, each pkg 6)

Instructions:
1. Fill each Hurricane container on the bottom with pinecones, ornaments and jingle bells. Roll the ribbon around your hand and then pull the each from the center upwards while in the container.
2. Place the Garland in between the hurricane containers.
3. Place mirrors randomly in between the hurricane containers and place a candle holder and candle on top of the mirror.
4. Place 3 of the mini place card holder ornaments on the mirror, add sparkling ice and blue mica berries.
5. Place votive candles in votive containers and place randomly on the tablescape.
6. Using green floral wire, cut about 3-4” of wire, and attach the glitter spray to the garland. Attach the Grapevine balls using the same amount of floral wire.

“New Years Eve Party – Family Craft Ideas”

Created By: Tricia Allen
Robert’s Crafts
December 2008
KUTV Channel 2

New Years Eve is just around the corner! Do you have a party planned? Why not involve the entire family? Here are some fun family craft ideas to get everyone in on the fun! When planning your party, it is fun to pick a color scheme or theme. Robert’s has all the supplies to make your party perfect!

“Poppers”



Supplies:
Cardstock – any color
Wrapping paper or tissue paper
Ribbon or curling ribbon
Adhesive
Angel Hair Shreds
Candy or small toys
Stickers, glitter, vinyl…

Directions:
1. Cut a piece of cardstock – about 4 ½ x 4 ½.
2. Roll up and adhere – it makes a tube.
3. Cut a piece of wrapping paper slightly larger than the cardstock (enough on ends to tie).
4. Wrap the wrapping paper around the cardstock tube and adhere.
5. Gather one end of wrapping paper and tie a ribbon around.
6. Fill the open end with Angel Hair shreds, candy, and small toys.
7. Gather that end of wrapping paper and tie.
8. Embellish the outside with stickers and glitter.
9. When the time is right, grab both ends of wrapping paper – twist and pull! One or both ends will pop open revealing the prize inside!!

Noisemakers:




This is a perfect craft for kids either before the party or during the party! Let them be creative with what they put inside and how they embellish the outside.

Supplies:
Small paper mache boxes – we have different shapes
Spray Paint
Crop-a-dile
Wood dowel
Ribbon
Stickers, rub-ons, paper, vinyl…
Hot glue gun
Beans, rice, bells…

Directions:
1. Spray paint paper mache box and wood dowel – let dry completely.
2. The noisemakers can have a wood dowel to hold onto, or just the box to shake.
3. If you want the wood dowel, punch a hole with the crop-a-dile where you want the dowel to be on the box (not the lid).
4. Thread ribbon through the hole, then put the dowel in the hole.
5. Hot glue the dowel and ribbon.
6. Fill the box about ¾ full with beans, rice, bells, etc…anything to make noise!
7. Hot glue the lid on the box.
8. Embellish outside of box with stickers, paper, rub-ons, etc.
9. At the stroke of midnight, shake like crazy!


Time Capsule:


Supplies:
Round Cookie Tin
Spray Paint
Assorted Cardstock or Vinyl
Stickers, rub-ons…
Whatever you want to fill the tin with

Directions:
1. Spray paint the outside of the tin and let dry completely.
2. When dry it is ready to embellish!
3. Use paper, stickers, rub-ons, vinyl to embellish the outside of the tin!
4. Fill the tin with items that represent this year. Some examples are: pictures, a music cd, receipts, tickets to events, newspaper clippings, a copy of your favorite movie, letters to yourself and others…
5. Decide how many years you will wait to open the time capsule. Will it be an every year event or maybe every 10?
6. Have fun coming up with items to put in the tin!!

Goodie Bags:


These little mini bags could be used for several different things. One idea is shown in the picture – a countdown to midnight! Have as many bags as there are hours before midnight that you want to start counting down. The kids can open one bag an hour until midnight. This would be especially fun at a party with lots of kids. Fill the bags with goodies, games, crafts, anything to help them pass the time! Or you could let the kids make one goodie bag for each person as a party favor to take home.

Supplies:
Small paper sacks – they come in a variety of colors
Paper
Ribbon
Stickers
Vinyl
Hole punch

Directions:
1. Cut out paper to desired size to cover the face of the bag.
2. Add a number with either a sticker or vinyl.
3. Embellish with more stickers.
4. Fill the bag with goodies.
5. Punch two holes at the top of the bag.
6. Run ribbon through holes to close top.
7. Enjoy!!

Banner:



Let the kids make a fun banner for the party!

Supplies:
Paper
Adhesive
Ribbon or Tulle
Cricut and Celebrations Cartridge

Directions:
1. Cut out the banner and number/letters with the Cricut and paper.
2. Layer paper and adhere pieces together.
3. Lace ribbon or Tulle through holes to hold banner together.
4. Hang in a prominent place in your home so everyone can see it when they walk in!

"Organizer – Desktop, Drawer, or Art Kit"

Created By: Tricia Allen
Robert’s Crafts
September 5, 2008

These boxes are great for organizing! This one is made into a portable Art Kit perfect for traveling! Put a handle on it for easy carrying. The lid keeps everything in and can be used as a desktop in the car! You can Velcro a plastic folder on the back to hold more paper. They fit in most drawers – bathroom, kitchen, or office. Or, just set it on top of a desk to organize all of those desk supplies.

Supplies:

Organizer
Spray Paint (so many colors! I used Krylon Banner Red 02108)
Assorted paper
Assorted Alphabet Stickers (I used American Craft Sarah Script 04132)
Cricut
Jewels
8 ½ x 11 Plastic Folder 62109
Velcro
Modge Podge
Adhesive – Tacky Tape
Ribbon

Directions:

1. Take out the dividers. Spray paint the entire box and dividers.– don’t worry about over spraying anywhere. You will be covering up the bottom of the box with paper.
2. Once it is dry decide where you want the dividers to go and put them in.
3. Measure each square and cut paper to size. Use an adhesive to put the paper in – I used Tacky Tape. Use different paper or all the same – have fun with this!
4. Cut out flowers with the Cricut
5. Put flowers on outside of box with Modge Podge. Cover the top of each flower with Modge Podge to avoid ripping the flower off with use. Don’t forget to embellish the lid!
6. Apply stickers. Add Jewels to flowers.
7. Drill 2 holes at the top of the box about 4 inches apart.
8. Thread a ribbon through each hole and tie a knot on the inside of the box. A cute and easy handle!
9. Take your Plastic Folder and apply two pieces of Velcro. Put this on the back of your box for paper storage.
10. If you are using it as a desktop organizer – Spray paint some large doll Head Knobs and glue to the bottom.

"Cars Cricut Cartridge"

Created By: Tricia Allen
Robert’s Crafts
October 25, 2008
KUTV Channel 2

The possibilities are endless with this fun, new cartridge – CARS! I played with paper and vinyl and have a few ideas to share. Of course there are many, many other projects to do, but here are just a few:

Vinyl Magnet board
Tin Car Case
Chipboard Car Book

**I also think that any of the cars cut out of vinyl to decorate a little boys room would be absolutely adorable!**

Vinyl Magnet Board:


Supplies:
Large Unfinished Magnet Board 300196
Delta Ceramcoat Paint Black 250621
Delta Ceramcoat Matte Interior Varnish 700829
Paint Brushes and Sandpaper
Provo Craft Vinyl – Red, Black, White
Assorted Cardstock
Adhesive

Directions:
1. Paint frame of magnet board and set aside to dry.
2. After first coat is dry, sand lightly and paint again. Dry.
3. Add a coat of varnish.
4. Using the Cricut and CARS cartridge cut out your favorite car or logo with the vinyl. (I cut “The World of Cars” out at 8 inches.)
5. Place in the center of the magnet board.
6. Then cut out another car with paper – this one was 5 inches.
7. Take the white vinyl and cut into 3 x ¼ inch strips. Place around the black frame to look like a road.
8. Put your car on the corner of the magnet board with any adhesive.


Tin Car Case:


Supplies:
Small Tin Case 226960
Assorted Cardstock or Vinyl
Ribbon

Directions:
1. Cover each side of the tin with cardstock or vinyl.
2. Using the Cricut and CARS cartridge, cut out a car or shape on the cardstock or vinyl. (there are SO many fun shapes on this cartridge! Check out the Spare parts function.) I cut out my shapes 3 inches.
3. Glue on tin.
4. Tie a ribbon around the handle.
5. Fill tin with cars!

Chipboard Car Book:




Supplies:
Maya Road Tab Chipboard Book 003194
Assorted Cardstock
Black Vinyl
Adhesive
Ultra fine Painty Pen

Directions:
1. Pick out what cars you want in your book and what will go on the cover.
2. Using the Cricut and CARS cartridge, cut out the cars and shapes – pay as much attention to detail as you would like. There are a lot of little pieces!
3. Cover the front, back, and each page in the book with cardstock. Trim around the tabs.
4. Cover the binding of the book with black vinyl.
5. As you cut out the cars, place each one on the appropriate page.
6. Use the tab to write the name of the car with the Painty Pen.

“Fun Kids Christmas Craft Ideas”

Created By: Tricia Allen
Robert’s Crafts
December, 2008

Kids always want to be part of the giving season! Why not let them help make their own gifts for friends, siblings, teachers, and parents? Here are some cute ideas that are easy for them to help with!

Reindeer Pots:



Supplies:
Terra Cotta Pots (we have all different sizes!)
Brown and Red Paint
Paint Brush
Brown Fun Foam
Brown Chenille Stems
Wiggly Eyes
Red pom pom
Black Painty Pen
Hot Glue Gun

Directions:
1.Paint the pot brown and set aside to dry completely
2.Decide if you want to use for the antlers – chenille stems or fun foam.
3.For the fun foam, trace your small child’s hands onto the fun foam and cut out.
4.For the chenille stems, cut to size and wrap additional stems around the first to form antlers.
5.Hot glue antlers to back of painted pot.
6.Hot glue wiggly eyes and red pom pom on for the face.
7.Draw a mouth with the painty pen.
8.Add red cheeks with a sponge and red paint.
9.Add a favorite treat inside the pot to give as a gift!

Small Gift Band-aid Tin:


Supples:
Band-aid Tin
Christmas Paper
Rub-ons or stickers.
Ribbon
Christmas Metal Tag
Modge Podge

1.Cut paper to size to wrap around band-aid tin
2.Modge podge the paper on (less is better!)
3.Modge podge over the paper.
4.Add the stickers or rub-ons.
5.Tie ribbon around the handle adding a cute Christmas metal tag.
6.The band-aid tin is the perfect size for a gift card, jewelry, lip gloss, candy, etc.

Christmas Tree Pin:


Supplies:
Craft Spoons
Green Paint
Bar Pin
Yellow Fun Foam or Felt
Foam paint or jewels
Hot Glue Gun

Directions:
1.Paint 5 craft spoons green and let dry completely.
2.Layer them on top of each other and hot glue together to look like a tree.
3.Cut out a star with the yellow fun foam or felt.
4.Glue to the top of the tree.
5.Add ornaments with either jewels or dots of foam paint.
6.Glue the pin to the back of the tree.
7.All the Mom’s will love wearing a “Blinged” Christmas Tree Pin!!


Homemade Coupons and Tin Holder:


Supplies:
Tin Box – we have tons to choose from – this one is a lunch box tin.
Christmas paper – patterned and plain
Modge Podge
Ribbon
Christmas Metal Tag
Jeweled Brads or any Christmas Embellishment
Alphabet Stickers

Directions:
1.Cut the paper to the sizes you want to cover the tin. (Be creative! You don’t have to cover the entire tin, either!)
2.Modge Podge all paper to tin. (less is better)
3.Modge Podge over paper.
4.Add Alphabet Stickers.
5.Add any Christmas Embellishments
6.Adhere ribbon with tacky tape.
7.Tie the Christmas Metal Tag to the handle with ribbon.
8.For the coupons, cut out a piece of patterned paper (mine were 4 x 6) and a piece of plain colored cardstock (mine were 3 ½ x 5 ½).
9.Glue together.
10.Fill out the coupon information such as:
a. To:
b. From:
c. Good for:
d. Expiration:
11.Let the kids have fun with this!!

“Tinkerbell and Fairy Friends"

Created By: Tricia Allen
Robert’s Crafts
October 31, 2008
KUTV Channel 2

Any female (no matter the age) will love the many projects that can be made with the new Tinker Bell Cricut Cartridge! Also used are the Cricut Cuttables White Magnet Material and Deep Cutting Blade. Here are a few examples:

Purse:


Supplies:
Provo Craft Chipboard Girly Girl Purse 613036
Delta Ceramcoat Paint Lisa Pink 208424
Tinker Bell and Friends Cricut Cartridge 106965
Patterned 12 x 12 paper
Assorted Cardstock
Ribbon
Jewels
Art Glitter Glue 100103
Art Glitter Limeade 252758 Forget me Not 251056
Modge Podge
Adhesive
Paint Brushes
Assorted Sharpied (fine and ultra fine)

Directions:
1.Trace your purse onto the printed paper. Make sure you get the sides and bottom too!
2.Paint the edges of your purse so the brown doesn’t show through.
3.Modge Podge the paper onto the purse then modge podge over the top. (hint – the handles come off and can be replaced!)
4.Cut out whatever design you want with the cricut and Tinkerbell cartridge.
5.Go around the design with a sharpie marker to add detail.
6.With the art glitter glue and a small paint brush, paint over the wings and dress.
7.Sprinkle the glitter over the wings (forget me not) and dress (limeade).
8.Add design to purse.
9.Add ribbon and jewels.


Frame:


Supplies:
Frame – Robert’s has many to choose from, I used Darice 4x6 827464
Patterned 12 x 12 paper
Assorted Cardstock
Tinker Bell and Friends Cricut Cartridge 106965
Ribbon
Stickers
Jewels
Adhesive
Sharpie fine and ultra fine markers

Directions:
1.Trace the frame onto the patterned paper and cut out.
2.Glue to frame.
3.Cut out a design using the Cricut and Tinker Bell Cricut Cartridge.
4.Go around the design with a sharpie marker to add detail.
5.Glue to the frame.
6.Add ribbon, stickers, and jewels!

Magnets:


Supplies:
Cricut Cuttables White Magnet Material 706226
Cricut Deep Cutting Blade
Tinker Bell and Friends Cricut Cartridge 106965
Assorted Paper
Sharpie fine and ultra fine markers
Adhesive

Directions:
1.Following the directions for the White Magnet Material, cut out a design using the magnet material and deep cutting blade.
2.Cut out the design using paper or vinyl.
3.Layer onto magnet.
4.Go around the design with a sharpie marker to add detail.