InspireMe Crafts

Custom Party Favor Magnets ...Now Available!!!!

"The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention."  ~Oscar Wilde
 

As many of you know, I've got the Spring Cleaning fever and it hasn't stopped with just my "personal" life.  It has now poured into the business side of things, which includes getting some of the things I've wanted to do with the shop done instead of letting the idea or thought sit on a piece of paper. Adding the custom magnets that have been very popular for party favors to my Etsy Shop has just been waiting to get checked off.  So I will....today (that feels good!).  I have made a listing for the custom magnet party favors at MY ETSY SHOP.  It is for 30 magnets, however, I will do any amount.  You get to choose the color schemes, words, etc.  Typically 4-5 letters/numbers are the maximum that I can fit onto the magnet.  However, if you have something particular in mind, I will be more than happy to try it!  

SAMPLE WORDS:
Love
Hope
Wish
Joy
Dream
Sweet
Baby
Girl
Boy
Diva
Laugh
Fun
Play
-Initials-
-Date-
Thanks
4 Ever

These custom magnets would be adorable for baby showers, weddings, birthdays, anniversary celebrations, stocking stuffers, End of the Year student gifts from teachers, etc. 

If you would like to order and are familiar with Etsy go to My Etsy Shop to purchase or you can contact me at inspiremecrafts@yahoo.com .

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Gotta Make It: Mod Podge Toy Tin

"Don't agonize. Organize." - Florynce Kennedy

 

Once again, the time has elapsed since I've been able to post some of the projects and ideas that cloud that little head of mine.  But with the urge for Spring Cleaning and organizing it was time to stop making the list of "what needs to be done" and actually tackle one of the projects.  As a result, I am able to cross off my first item which was turning an old Popcorn Factory tin into a toy storage bin for my son's trains and tracks. 

My husband's aunt sends us some yummy popcorn every Christmas from the Popcorn Factory...and every year the tin seems to get bigger (along with our waistline).  The tins are just too nice to throw away, but having Snow Men strutting their stuff around our house all year was just not going to fly. 

A quick trip to Wal-Mart solved that problem with some Thomas the Train fabric.  There is so much organizing to do, but it can get spendy to organize and buy storage containers for all the toys.  So my first mission is to look around the house and re-use and re-invent what we already have.  This project cost less than $10 and may even be cheaper if you use fabric and ribbon that you already have. 

MATERIALS:

Tin
Mod Podge & Foam Brushes
1 yard of fabric (s) - Add or subtract some depending on the size of your tin
Ribbon
Scissors
Glue Gun

TO DO:

1.  Measure the fabric to fit accordingly on the tin.  Leave enough excess on the bottom and top so it can be glued down underneath and on the top inside. 
2.  Use the glue gun to secure down one end of your fabric.  I drew a line with the glue gun from the bottom of the tin to the top and laid the end of the fabric there.  This secures it in place to help with the Mod Podge.
3.  Once one end of the fabric is glued, it will now stay in place while you add the Mod Podge.  Using the foam brushes, generously apply the Mod Podge to the tin.  Then lay the fabric over.  Smooth out bubbles.  Do one section at  time and repeat all the way around.  Follow the directions on the Mod Podge container for using it as a glue.
4.  Once the Mod Podge has dried underneath, apply a coat to the top of the fabric for the finish and protectant.  Let Dry.  Refer to directions on container. 
5.  I used the glue gun to attach the excess underneath the tin and on the inside of the tin for the top. 
6.  Add ribbon with glue gun if you desire.  You can also use different prints, etc. 

Enjoy rummaging through your house for old items to "makeover"!  And please do share :).

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Upcoming Mod Podge Craft Contest!!!!

   

 Spring Craft Contest

Plaid is celebrating the arrival of spring with a contest! Here's your chance to show your stuff and win great prizes!

Entering is easy, just send Plaid a photo of your best craft project (created by you) that uses Mod Podge and is inspired by spring.

You will get a chance to win one of these fabulous prizes

Grand Prize: $75 worth of products from Plaid; you and your work featured on Plaidonline.com
Second Place Prize: $50 worth of products from Plaid
Third Place Prize: (2) $25 worth of products from Plaid

To Enter:

• Submit your favorite craft project. Projects should be inspired by spring, use a spring color palette or have a spring theme.
• Projects must use Mod Podge
• Projects must be created and owned by you.
• Email a photo of your project to promotions@plaidonline.com along with the following information
  Name:
  Email:
  Address:
  Project Description:
  Products Used:
• What are your crafting plans for the summer and the original reason you created this project (specifically for this contest, gift-giving, home decor, etc.)

Entries will be judged by a panel of judges on originality, creativity and use of product.

You may be asked to provide project instructions and/or send actual project by mail if selected.

Contest Dates:
March 19 through April 2;

Winner Selected : April 9

Spring into action and enter today! More info and detailed rules can be found at  Plaid Online.

I can't wait to see what great things the InspireMe Crafts readers enter!  Please share pictures with us as well at inspiremecrafts@yahoo.com.

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Custom Wall Letter Made-to-Match CoCaLo Sugar Plum Bedding

 

The CoCaLo Sugar Plum Bedding has been a popular choice so I thought I would share the design that I have to match for that room.  You'll see a few variations of the accent colors, etc., but all the custom wall letters have the violet butterfly design. 

****NOTE:  Currently sold out of this design.  To see other possible options to match the Sugar Plum bedding, please email me at inspiremecrafts@yahoo.com.*******

To order visit MY ETSY SHOP or fill out a ORDER FORM. 

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A Smashin' Birthday Celebration

"It takes a long time to grow young." - Pablo Picasso

 

One of InspireMe Crafts' readers shared these photos with us and there was no way I couldn't share them with you.  They are just too cute and such a great idea for baby's first birthday.  We had lil man in his high chair with a little piece of cake for his first birthday, but Walker K. (the star of the photos) had the coolest parents ever. They made this adorable cake themselves, set up the "mess is ok" zone, and captured all the fun on camera .  Just put down some sheets for easy cleanup and let your precious one have the time of their life.  Not only does your little one have a blast, but you will probably get some of your favorite photos out of it.  Enjoy!

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