Friday, October 19, 2012

Doodlebug Design Team Call 2013

2013 Design Team Call 
Do you want every new release from Doodlebug, big boxes of yummy coordinating products, create-a-card products and embellishments galore?? Do you have a love of color, all things cute and glitter? Then Doodlebug would be the perfect place for you!!  


Here is your big chance!  
Take your GlueArts products and Doodlebug paper, then create something stunning and you could be selected for their 2013 team!
Go here to apply:
 http://www.doodlebugblog.com/2012/10/doodlebug-design-team-call-2013.html

 

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Welcome to Wednesday with Hero Arts!!

Happy Fall Wednesday!

Outside the leaves are turning, mums are blooming and the air has changed to crisp and cool to remind us of the new season.

Today is another project recap with previous GlueArts' designer Linda Albrecht, she shows how a flower stamp from Hero Arts can be used so beautifully!! Don't you agree??!!


Stay tuned for what is coming up later in the week, which will explain why we're recapping all these amazing projects!






Autumn Splendor Fall Wall Plaque
Designer: Linda Albrecht  


Glue Arts- Extreme Tac Adhesive, Glue Glider Pro, Ribbon Adhesive, and 3D Foam Blanks
Hero Arts Bold Blossoms Clear Stamp set
Melissa Frances Chipboard Backdrop
BasicGrey "Pyrus" collection paper, chipboard and Elements Alphabet Stickers, and Rub on
Staz On Saddle Brown Ink pad
Velvet Leaves
Berry sprig
Creative Cafe Gems
Small styrofoam pumpkin, cut in half
Sheer 1" brown ribbon
Vintage Lace and buttons

Instructions:
1. Cover the chipboard backdrop piece with patterned paper using the Glue Glider Pro with the ExtremeTac Adhesive.
2. Stamp flowers using the Hero Arts Stamp set onto colored papers, hand cut out flowers from papers, lightly sand edges then layer pieces using the 3D Foam Blanks.
3. Adhere lace onto the bottom of the backdrop using Glue Arts Ribbon Adhesive. Adhere buttons onto each end of the lace.
4. Cut a styrofoam pumpkin in half then adhere it to the the backdrop using the Extreme Tac Adhesive. Add wire curlies, velvet leave and stem.
5. Adhere berry sprig next to the pumpkin then add layered flower pieces using the D Foam.
6. Apply gems to flower centers and a few velvet leaves to the design in the patterned paper, as desired.
7. Punch holes at the top of the backdrop piece then add sheer ribbon for hanging.

Monday, October 8, 2012

Scare It Up With GlueArts Accent It All



We know you may have seen this adorable ornament before, but we have a great reason for reposting this (besides the fact that its a great project).


We have something cooking up for the end of the week that include some of the GlueArts products listed below. Stay tuned to find out what we have in store for all of our loyal fans!!! Til then, enjoy these project recaps :)



Halloween is just around the corner!

And for our family that means a house full of Halloween decor inside and out!

Designer Andrea Budjack has created a spooky ornament that would look great on a black feather tree or hung perhaps from a chandelier! This is also a craft kids can join in on as well!

If you don't decorate for Halloween...then change it to Noel and make your own holiday ornaments to give as gifts and more!

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Boo Ornament
GlueArts Designer: Andrea Budjack


Supplies: 
Glue Arts Accent-It All (black)
Glue Arts Ribbon Adhesive
Glue Arts Extreme Adhesive Squares
Glass Ornament - craft supply
Provo Craft Cricut Expression and "Storybook" cartridge
Really Reasonable Ribbon - ribbon and trims
Polymer Clay/Charms
Martha Stewart - glitter
Vintage Tag - craft supply
Papertrey Ink - button and stamp (sentiment)
Fabric - craft supply

Instructions:

1. Cut out "Boo!" using Glue Arts Accent-It All and place onto ornament.


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2. Create charms from polymer clay and glitter following baking or use existing charms. Add string and insert into ornament, leaving the string long enough to attach to the top piece. 

3. Using Glue Arts Extreme Adhesive Square, stick each string to inside of top piece to secure. Trim excess string and put top piece in place.


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5. Stamp sentiment on tag. Add ribbon, tag, button and jute string to top of ornament.