DIY

Gold Leaf Easter Eggs

Monday, March 30, 2015

Easter is this weekend so I think its time to start decorating some eggs! I first used gold foil sheets over Halloween on a few mini pumpkins and I couldn't wait to foil something else! So here it goes...

Supplies:

  • Carton of Eggs
  • Pack of Martha Stewart Foil Sheets, (Copper, Gold or Silver)
  • Gilding Adhesive. I used the Martha Stewart Brand
  • Paint or dye kit
  • Paintbrushes
  • Paper to protect work surface


Step One: I usually dye my Easter eggs with those kits you find at the grocery store but I had some new paints I wanted to try so I decided to use them. Using a foam brush paint the surface of the eggs and let them dry completely. I love the colors but let's just say that dying them is a lot easier than painting them :)

Step Two: Apply the gilding adhesive and don't worry about coating the entire surface of the egg since we are going for the speckled look. Wait for the adhesive to go from wet to tacky.

Step Three: Take the foil sheet and press it against the egg and move it around until the desired surface of the egg is covered.



The gold foil gives the eggs a touch of glam, and I couldn't be happier with how they turned out! Happy foiling and Happy Easter!

xo, Jordan


DIY

Snow Globe Place Card Holders

Saturday, December 20, 2014

I have to say when it comes to Christmas I usual get started with all my decorative projects as soon as the calendar hits November. A little early I know but I always feel so accomplished by Thanksgiving when most of Christmas projects are complete or nearly complete. But this year, I have to admit that has not been the case. Everything has been so last minute which is so not like me. I finally got around to making these snow globe place card holders for Christmas dinner. This project was really simple and the best part, super inexpensive!

Supplies

  • Glass Bottles with Cork Top
  • Snow
  • Bottle Brush Trees
  • Wire
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Funnel 
  • Card Stock for Place Cards
You can find all of the above supplies at your local craft store. I found these bottles at Hobby Lobby and I got them when they had their 50% off glass sale which they do pretty regularly so they were only $1 each {score}!


Step One: Add a drop of hot glue to the base of the tree or figurine of your choice and place inside the bottle and press firmly until the glue dries.



 Step Two: using the funnel, add snow until the base of the tree is covered.


Step Three: Using the funnel as a guide, wrap the wire around a couple times to form the holder for the place card. Make sure when you cut the wire, leave enough to be able to stick into the cork.


Step Four: I used my Silhouette Cameo to create the place cards. I selected the shape I wanted and cut it out on my black chalkboard card stock. I originally tried to use the sketch pens to add the names but for the life of me I couldn't get them to work, total FAIL on my part. So instead I used my chalkboard pencils to write the names. They didn't turn out exactly how I pictured in my head, but sometimes that is just the way it is :) Here is the finished product and I cannot wait to use them next week! 


I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and thanks for reading!

xo, Jordan


DIY

Gold Foil Pumpkins

Thursday, October 23, 2014

This is my first blog post and I am so excited to share this project with you! Right now I am into anything gold, so when I came across Martha Stewart's Gold Foil Sheets, I couldn't wait to find a reason to use them. With Halloween right around the corner I decided to pick up some mini pumpkins and test out my gold foil skills.

Supplies:

  • Pumpkins
  • Pack of Martha Stewart Foil Sheets, (Copper, Gold or Silver)
  • Gilding Adhesive. I used the Martha Stewart Brand
  • Paintbrushes
  • Painting Tape
  • Paper to protect work surface




Step One: Instead of using the foil sheets on the whole pumpkin, I chose to foil only half the pumpkin. If you choose to do this as well just tape off the desired area. Brush the adhesive to cover desired area and let it dry for about 10-15 mins until tacky. The adhesive goes on white and dries clear. Make sure to wash your paintbrush right away when you are done.

Step Two: After my first attempt using the whole sheet, I decided to cut down the foil sheets into smaller strips which were much easier to work with. Once you have the foil in an easy to handle size, lay it on the pumpkin and using your fingers or brush gently press it against the adhesive. Repeat until desired surface is covered. Since this isn't a smooth surface you will probably have to go over some spots again.



This is a great way to dress up your Halloween and Thanksgiving decor. They can even be used as your Thanksgiving place cards! Happy foiling!