Craft With May

As you know I work with Brother (as always I disclose this, as well as noting that all ideas & opinions shared here are always my own). If you’ll be in Phoenix next month I hope you’ll come see me at their booth at Creativation! I will be demonstrating the ScanNCut – can’t wait! If you can’t come don’t worry – I will keep posting here and will share a recap too!

I recently got a wild project idea that I’ve only just begun and wanted to share. First of all – the how-to of the rhinestone kit (LOVE THIS KIT!) and how I built this flower is up on my YouTube video

I have never specifically designed the colors as I did on this red, black, and clear flower and I have to tell you – I enjoyed it!

My plan for this tote is actually to totally fill it with colors, designs, and doodles as well as rhinestone designs. I don’t share this often and want to do a better job of it with you. What I mean is, once in a while I take on a BIG project. Something I pull out whenever I don’t know what to work on or am stuck with. Something that takes a ton of hours but can be broken up over weeks, months, or even years. This is going to be one such project!

I am excited to play with this tote bag a LOT more – my rhinestone flower is just the start! My next step will be printing paper shapes with the scanncut and coming up with a basic design for my swirling wild design idea. I decided I wasn’t ready for trim or other elements just yet – but I’ll keep you posted on the progress as I continue on this project.

Wishing you all the best this holiday season!

It has been a wonderful year creating projects of all kinds – and once again my ScanNCut has been a vital tool to allowing me to do more with my crafty time! the usual disclaimer – I am a paid consultant for Brother, but all ideas & opinions are always my own!

One of my latest passions? Using cut designs from the ScanNCut to whip up gift toppers! From packaged gifts to bags, topping a bottle of wine to dressing up a gift card – it’s quick, easy, and a lot of fun!

Step 1: Cut out full papers full of shapes. Circles, doilies, stars, hearts, flowers, words – no rules! Just make sure you’ve got a wide variety of sizes. I usually range from 1/2″ up to about 5″.

Then it’s layer time! I often use hot glue since these need to be sturdy but temporary and that’s the quickest.

As a general rule, I try to mix up sizes, layer 3-6 items, and make sure there’s a variety of patterns, colors, and textures.

During the holiday season I make sure to cut extra basic shapes like these so I can play and add handmade touches to every gift I give. From boxes of candy for teachers to topping a special gift for my husband – I love combining the hustle and gifting of the season with my crafting.

I hope that your December has been Merry & Bright! I have a few more posts and ideas to share with you over the next week… stay tuned!

Happy Holidays! I was looking around at stamps and realized I have a scene stamp that a) would look great watercolored and b) would be a breeze with my ScanNCut!

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