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Martha Stewart Countdown #47 Light Bright

I decided to stay up and do this craft for you! I couldn’t help it! It’s so easy to make and lemme tell you how much this baby lights up a room! It’s so elegant and did I mention it was super duper easy!!!! 

 

 

First thing you want to do is get a canvas. I used a pretty large one because I wanted to have a lot of negative space. My canvas was 18×24 and I purchased it from Michaels Arts and Crafts.

Grab a box of lights. They are all over right now so you shouldn’t have trouble finding them!

I tried a couple of things to puncture the canvas but the good ole ice pick did the trick!

 Use the ice pick to puncture a hole. Start putting lights in each hole.

See how pretty and whimsical this baby looks. I wanted to make mine look a like a shooting star. {lol} I know, it’s my vision of what a shooting star would look like!

I love how it looks so close. Who woulda ever thunk it, that lights can make you feel so good! I wonder how it would look with colored lights!

Sending you lot’s of things to pick away with and then make a wall of canvases and lights, your jaderbomb

Check out Martha’s original craft HERE

(me on the show!)
Just in case you are not aware of my countdown I am doing right now you can click HERE to read all about it!!!
Make sure you click on the Martha countdown tab on my blog to see the crafts I have already done!
And I will put a link on my website which is www.jaderbomb.com!!!!
AND IF YOU DECIDE TO DO ANY OF THE CRAFTS, SHOOT ME AN EMAIL AND I WILL ATTACH  IT TO THE POST WITH A LINK THAT GOES STRAIT TO YOUR BLOG!  IF YOU DON’T HAVE A BLOG JUST EMAIL IT TO ME AND I WILL PUT IT UP!!!!
Thanks to Martha Stewart crafts for sponsoring me with craft supplies!

Martha Stewart Countdown #46 Doily Pillow

Yep. Another long night. I am about to heat up a Hot Pocket {{ and not work out after }}….Gonna go strait to bed. I have to admit to you something. I am not drawn into many “reality” shows but this darn SISTER WIVES got me. I am sitting here crying because…well I’m not too sure. Maybe it is the abundance of love they share with each other. Who cares what they do…I believe in happiness. As long as they are not hurting anyone I am good! They just had a new baby and it was so touching. Maybe I am emotional because I am tired or maybe just because it made me feel good watching them. Who cares. They got me all sappy… Guess I’ll fix it by watching The Real Housewives of Atlanta… Yep. That should fix it. I wish they would do a Real Housewives of Lafayette. Let’s craft!

Get some fabric

Then get the color of paint you want to use. I wanted a BRIGHT red since Christmas is BRIGHT!

Don’t forget to grab your fabric medium. You absolutely need this to convert the paint into fabric paint.

Get your stencil adhesive because you will surely need this!

I wanted to use a brush because I had to paint a large surface.

Get your doily. I just grabbed some that I had in my studio (not even gonna lie 🙂 BTW: I used a paper doily.

Spray the backs with adhesive then place them where you want them.

Start painting your entire surface. After you paint you want to peel off the paper doilies.

You want to let it sit for 24 hours then iron it. This will set the paint.

Place right side up and sew three of the sides. You want to leave one side open so you can slide a pillow in it.

This is what it will look like when you turn it inside out (after you sew three sides)

I love this fabric.

I am so happy with the way it came out! It is so pretty in person! I hope you have fun with this crafterroo!

Sending you a doily to wrap your lovely bed in, jaderbomb

Check out Martha’s original craft HERE

(me on the show!)

Just in case you are not aware of my countdown I am doing right now you can click HERE to read all about it!!!
Make sure you click on the Martha countdown tab on my blog to see the crafts I have already done!
And I will put a link on my website which is www.jaderbomb.com!!!!
AND IF YOU DECIDE TO DO ANY OF THE CRAFTS, SHOOT ME AN EMAIL AND I WILL ATTACH  IT TO THE POST WITH A LINK THAT GOES STRAIT TO YOUR BLOG!  IF YOU DON’T HAVE A BLOG JUST EMAIL IT TO ME AND I WILL PUT IT UP!!!!
Thanks to Martha Stewart crafts for sponsoring me with craft supplies!

Martha Stewart Countdown #45 Card Garland

You all know I love garlands! I am still trying to figure out why I love them so much. It might be the fact that they dress up a room in NO time at all! Yeah I think that’s it. Maybe it’s because they are fun to do! Yeah that too! {{teehee}}…

This weekend flew by I tell ya! But I couldn’t help myself with this cute garland. I know everyone is starting to decorate for Christmas and I know someone out there will love this! Keep your mind open with this craft. You can use the same color or the same family of colors. You can make a garland for your Christmas tree or just hang it on something to add some flava flave to your space! Either way this will be a winner in your home and you can say YOU MADE IT!

Use craft punches (or trace a round object and cut out). Attach to heavy thread with stickers; rub with craft stick to secure.  If you really don’t want to do this craft from start to finish you could cheat a little and buy the dot’s!

How pretty is this garland!

So pretty! Remember my stained glass curtain tutorial? I hope you enjoyed this craft and can’t wait to see your pictures! Just email them to me!!

Going cook chicken and stare at my garland, jaderbomb

Check out Martha’s original craft HERE

(me on the show!)
Just in case you are not aware of my countdown I am doing right now you can click HERE to read all about it!!!
Make sure you click on the Martha countdown tab on my blog to see the crafts I have already done!
And I will put a link on my website which is www.jaderbomb.com!!!!
AND IF YOU DECIDE TO DO ANY OF THE CRAFTS, SHOOT ME AN EMAIL AND I WILL ATTACH  IT TO THE POST WITH A LINK THAT GOES STRAIT TO YOUR BLOG!  IF YOU DON’T HAVE A BLOG JUST EMAIL IT TO ME AND I WILL PUT IT UP!!!!
Thanks to Martha Stewart crafts for sponsoring me with craft supplies!

Martha Stewart Countdown #44 Suede Doggie Coat

OH my LAWD! I finally saw breaking dawn today and lemme tell you it was SOOOOO good! I almost freaked out at the end when Bella’s eyes just popped open. I just am not sure how long I can handle waiting for the next part. Why do they do that? I mean the Titanic was like 3 hours long! Don’t get me wrong the Titanic was “it” back in the day! But in THIS day, we want to see blood sucking hot people! {{at-least I do}}

Guess I will have to wait another year for part 2…

Let’s start crafting! This crafteroo was so funny because I kept trying it on Ceaux Ceaux to make sure it was right! She HATED it. Every time I went near her she would try and grab it out of my hand and take off with it. Did I mention she is the fastest dog in the world? Check out her blog HERE and her you tube video HERE!!! I’m telling this baby girl is FUNNY!

Tools and Materials

1/3 yard of fabric (for a 20-pound dog)
Scissors
Erasable fabric marker
Four buttons
Needle and thread

I used some felt because it’s very affordable and you can choose from LOTS of colors! I just used two sheets of felt and sewed them together because Co is long!

After you sew the felt together it’s time to cut your strips that go around the neck and across the bottom!

This is what your strip should look like after you cut it. Drape over dog.  Mark where buttons will hold the straps, across the lower neck and behind the front legs.

I used some old vintage buttons that I had. Sew buttons onto main piece; cut slits in straps. (As dog grows, make longer straps.)

Ceaux Ceaux was so distracted. I wonder if dog’s can be ADD! This thing on her is SOO funny!

She was SO awkward and didn’t know how to move! She just stood there and moved her eyeballs!!! To think there were people out there that didn’t love this dog like she needed to be loved is unreal to me! She’s just amazing!

Seriously. How could you not love this face! I swear she did NOT move until I took it off! I hope this craft is fun and easy for you!

Sending you a strong finger to take tons and tons of pictures of pets, jaderbomb

Check out Martha’s original craft HERE

(me on the show!)
Just in case you are not aware of my countdown I am doing right now you can click HERE to read all about it!!!
Make sure you click on the Martha countdown tab on my blog to see the crafts I have already done!
And I will put a link on my website which is www.jaderbomb.com!!!!
AND IF YOU DECIDE TO DO ANY OF THE CRAFTS, SHOOT ME AN EMAIL AND I WILL ATTACH  IT TO THE POST WITH A LINK THAT GOES STRAIT TO YOUR BLOG!  IF YOU DON’T HAVE A BLOG JUST EMAIL IT TO ME AND I WILL PUT IT UP!!!!
Thanks to Martha Stewart crafts for sponsoring me with craft supplies!

Martha Stewart Countdown #43 Magazine Christmas Trees

Ok! Lemme tell you how much you will go to the ends of the earth to find EVERY magazine available to you! I thought this craft would {{totally}} be very boring and not that much fun to do. It’s not that I EVER really think a craft is boring it’s just sometimes when you have too much repetition it gets um… BORING…I know I don’t make ANY sense at all right now but it’s almost 1 am and I am just catching up on my blog…(story of my life)

Like David Frost once said, But don’t aim for success if you want it; do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally. 

Let’s get to crafting before I fall asleep AGAIN on my computer! (imagine that)

Tools and Materials
Old magazines of any size
Spray Adhesive
Glitter in desired colors
Bone folder (optional)

Grab any magazine you want. If you use a big magazine it will make a big tree. I like doing a little bit of both! Open a magazine and bend to break the spine

Fold individual page from top right corner to inside seam. I know, this is not the top right corner but I just took the wrong picture

This is what it should look like when you are done with the whole book

Fold same page from bottom right edge to gutter

You will have a little “nub” on the bottom 

You will need to tuck it in and make the bottom flat

This is what it should look like after you are done with that step

Spray adhesive spry all over the tree

Sprinkle with glitter of your choice! Glitter is available on shop.marthastewart.com.

Seriously. Is this not AMAZING! I know I am COMPULSIVE but gosh darn nit…I want to make a huge amount of these! Just think about it, you could give them as a present for Christmas. I know I would LOVE if someone gave me this. Enjoy Jaderbugs Sending you trees to put on top of your trees, your jaderbomb

 

Check out Martha’s original craft HERE

(me on the show!)
Just in case you are not aware of my countdown I am doing right now you can click HERE to read all about it!!!
Make sure you click on the Martha countdown tab on my blog to see the crafts I have already done!
And I will put a link on my website which is www.jaderbomb.com!!!!
AND IF YOU DECIDE TO DO ANY OF THE CRAFTS, SHOOT ME AN EMAIL AND I WILL ATTACH  IT TO THE POST WITH A LINK THAT GOES STRAIT TO YOUR BLOG!  IF YOU DON’T HAVE A BLOG JUST EMAIL IT TO ME AND I WILL PUT IT UP!!!!
Thanks to Martha Stewart crafts for sponsoring me with craft supplies!

Martha Stewart Countdown #40 Stenciled Napkins and Table Runner

Howdy Hoo Jaderbugs!!! It’s THANKSGIVING EVE babyyyy!!!! I sure made that sound very fun! BUT the fact is I am sitting down in my cozy living room, watching Dr. Phil {{btw did you see it today? SOOO SAD}} and blogging. OH EMMM GEEE I checked out my DVR list of recorded shows and my right eyebrow went strait up to la la land!

(( ok so it is THANKSGIVING day now because I fell asleep typing last night))

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!! I love all of YOU!!!

What is everyone cooking for Thanksgiving? I can’t wait to eat all day long! But don’t worry! I am sure I will squeeze in some sorta “crafting” at some point.

Let’s get to crafting!

Grab a table linen

I think all the other stencils I have are great… BUT these babies…Take first spot!

Inside the pack there are 2 different sheets. I used this one. For some reason I can’t find the think to these specific stencils right now but I will put it when I find it!!! BUT! You can find them at Michaels!

You always want to use a fabric medium if you are stenciling on fabric! This will make it last a lot longer…

I absolutely love this stencil adhesive. Lemme just tell you I never ever used this stuff before they sent it to me! WHAT WAS I THINKING! NO WONDER MY STENCILS ALWAYS LEAKED LIKE CRAZY! I remember pulling up the stencil after I would use it and I had NO crisp lines! PHEW! You will is you use this stuff!

I used a SATIN paint!

In SURF!!!!

Look how pretty this color is!!!

After you spray your stencil with a light coat of adhesive spray this is what it should look like!

Then place your stencil where you want it. Grab your pouncer and start POUNCING!!!

You want to make sure you apply enough paint to coat every spot!

I am in <3…..


Seriously! I could NOT have bought a better table runner. I am now stenciling EVERYTHING in my house. Watch out everyone. Mighty Tight-ee White-ee’s may be NEXT!

Check out Martha’s original craft HERE

(me on the show!)
Just in case you are not aware of my countdown I am doing right now you can click HERE to read all about it!!!
Make sure you click on the Martha countdown tab on my blog to see the crafts I have already done!
And I will put a link on my website which is www.jaderbomb.com!!!!
AND IF YOU DECIDE TO DO ANY OF THE CRAFTS, SHOOT ME AN EMAIL AND I WILL ATTACH  IT TO THE POST WITH A LINK THAT GOES STRAIT TO YOUR BLOG!  IF YOU DON’T HAVE A BLOG JUST EMAIL IT TO ME AND I WILL PUT IT UP!!!!
Thanks to Martha Stewart crafts for sponsoring me with craft supplies!