Spring Break Fun with Artesprix Garden Stakes

 

Princess and I are having a great time on Spring Break and of course we had to do some crafting! We had a blast playing with the Blank of the Month from @Artesprix - a set of 2 Garden Stakes. 

We grabbed some supplies and did some shaving cream marbling. The process is SO easy! 

*Spray some shaving cream into a pan
*Add random drops of Artesprix Sublimation Ink
*Stir gently using a toothpick of skewer
*Press plain copy paper into the mixture
*Set the paper aside and let dry
*Press using Protective Paper and the instructions found at Artesprix.com

Of course the princess had to add embellishments to the finished project. She dug up some rub ons and bling. 

Be sure to grab some Garden Stakes while you can - they are available for March only at Artesprix.com

Valentine Popcorn Box

 

I'm always looking for simple things to give to my sweet princess. For Valentine Day I used a Dollar Tree popcorn box and some simple supplies from Gwen Studios to create this fun gift. I used a variety of ribbons, buttons, and the super cut little bees - all from Gwen Studios.

I started with a mini doily, then a doily die cut, and some red buttons from Gwen Studios, which are available at Walmart online.  I adhered the buttons with my hot glue gun. 

Look how cute those little bees are! They are iron on appliques, but I used some med weight wire and hot glued them to the end of the wire. I then inserted the wire into the ribbon bow below my heart. 

I filled the box with crinkles, some new pens, a few pieces of candy, and a few other fun things. I hope she loves it! 

Shenanigan Squad Sublimation Sign

 

The Blank of the Month for February is this Decorative Sign. The possibilities are limitless with this blank. I decided to go with something for St Patrick's day. This was a simple project and so much fun!

Supplies:

• Decorative Sign from Artesprix available for February only
• Sublimation Makers - Basic Chisel set
• Sublimation Markers - Basic Fine set
• Heat Tape
• Protective Paper Roll

I printed my design in mirror image. Remember, if you have lettering you have to mirror so when you press the design it will come out right!  I used chisel and fine tip markers in Black and Green for my design. I did not color in the shamrock as I had other ideas in mind!

 I used my Silhouette Cameo to mirror and print my image. I find this much quicker than using other programs. 

After coloring my image I trimmed it down so I could center it properly and secured using heat tape. Sandwich between Protective paper before heat pressing.  I had a photo and somehow deleted it!!

I released the path on my design, and isolated the shamrock. I cut it out using glitter vinyl and applied to the sign. I also added a couple of green rhinestones for some extra sparkle. 

 

Be sure to grab your decorative sign before month's end. Be sure to visit the Artesprix blog to find more ideas on using this blank.  

Beware Sequin Zip Case

 

Have you tried Artesprix Iron on Sublimation Markers yet? If you haven't.. what are you waiting for?? It's the most fun ever. It's even great for kids - it's as easy as coloring!  This Beware Sequin Zip Case uses the blank of the month from Artesprix - the Sequin Zip Case. This is a great size for so many things - I gave this one to my princess for a pencil bag and she loves it!  It's only available for the month of August, so be sure to gram some before they are gone!!

 

Supplies:

• Sequin Zip Case
  
• Basic Chisel and Basic Fine Tip Marker sets
• Heat Tape
• Protective Paper
   

I started my project in Silhouette Studio. I had this file saved and I knew it would look perfect on this bag. I grouped the image and shadow together, then turned the opacity down before I printed. Be sure to mirror your image if it has text. I swear I always forget the first time around! Print on regular copy paper.

I used the Basic Chisel and Basic Fine markers, Orange, Black, and Red. It's as easy as coloring your image and then you are ready to press!
 

Trim your copy paper to fit your blank, then use Heat Resistant Tape to hold it in place. Cover with Protective Paper before pressing. Press at 385° for 45 seconds. Be sure to do the peek test before pulling your image off the blank!

 Ta-da! Now it's time to admire your finished project. This turned out so cute! 

Hop on over to the Artesprix page for some fabulous inspiration and find 

all the supplies you need to create with.

Please Close The Lid Bathroom Decor

 

How cute is this sign I made for our pink guest bath? One of our Wolfhounds has a serious drinking problem, and we sometimes forget to tell guests. So Please Close the Lid!  I used the Decorative Sign with is the Blank of the Month from Artesprix. It's only available this month, so be sure to grab it while you can. So many great ways to use this blank!

I started with the Heat Resistant Sublimation Mask. This is a full 8.5 x 11 sheet and it cuts beautifully on my Silhouette Cameo. There are instructions on cut settings included with the product. After cutting I weeded out the area I wanted to sublimate and left everything else intact. It comes on a very sturdy backing sheet. PLEASE NOTE - do not mirror your text when using these masks.

Since my font had small pieces that would be lost if I just peeled the backing off the mask sheet, I used some transfer tape over the top of the mask. This way when I peeled the backing off, all my bits and pieces stayed in place and intact. Then I applied the mask to the blank and removed the transfer tape. 

So, I wasn't thinking about color overrun when I cut the piece of heat mask to a small size. So I used some bits and piece I had left over from other projects to cover the rest of the area on the top of the blank. 

Have you tried the Sublimation Paints from Artesprix yet? They are pretty cool let me tell you! It made this project so much easier. Instead of trying to color each little letter I just painted the pink paint on plain copy paper and let dry. Once dry, I used more heat tape to adhere it to the top of the blank, paint side down, then made a sandwich out of Protective Paper. The sandwich makes sure that you don't inadvertently get ink onto something you didn't mean to! 

 I added some 3D flamingo stickers that I had on hand, and some pom-pom trim top finish my project off. Everything in life is better with pom-pom trim!  The Decorative Sign comes complete with a ribbon for hanging, but I switched it out for a matching pink one. 

You can find all the supplies I used for this project, plus so much amazing inspiration, on the Artesprix website, so be sure to check them out. Don't forget to grab your Decorative Sign before the end of July when they are gone!