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As part of the Michael’s Makers team I will be creating crafty challenges each month. The challenge this month was to choose a product from the raw bar and and I chose the burlap stretched canvas to create a Burlap Canvas Display.

Next month Michaels Stores is releasing a new line of products called Raw Bar and guess who got a little sneak peek, ME! I can’t wait for you to see this line so be on the lookout starting on August 8th because it will be available in all Michaels stores nationwide. Michaels created the Raw Bar because customers requested raw surfaces that are unfinished and easily craft-able.

The Raw Bar is made by materials that are completely inspired by nature and some of the surfaces include wood, metal, canvas, chalkboard, cork, and burlap. Are you in mad love yet?

You will need:
♥Canvas Burlap
♥Cork Ribbon
♥Chalkboard Spray Paint
♥Miniature Easel
♥Wooden Spools
♥Twine
♥Scissors
♥Glue Gun

I know what you are thinking when you see this cork ribbon, “where has this been my whole life”… I will say it’s not thick enough to stick a tack through and hold something up but it’s very pliable and easy to work with. It’s truly the perfect “natural” touch to add to any craft you are working on!

I purchased this miniature easel from Michaels and they are so precious.

Step ONE ♥ Spray paint your easel and wooden spools. You might have to spray one side and wait for it to dry before you move on to coat the rest.

Step TWO ♥ Once your wooden spools are dry you can add a dab of hot glue to one side of the spool.

Step THREE ♥ Carefully place the wooden spools on the top two corners of your canvas. These can be used merely for decoration or you can hang trinkets from them. Very versatile.

I love the contrast of the black chalk paint against the burlap canvas. It’s very natural and shabby chic.

Step FOUR ♥ Tear off a piece of cork ribbon. You will flip when you feel how awesome this ribbon is. I can see little girls already with cork bows in their beautiful hair.

Step FIVE ♥ Once you cut a decent length of ribbon off of the roll, you will fold it up a few times like below. You will then get your scissors and cut directly in the middle.

Step SIX ♥ Turn your burlap canvas over and place your cork ribbon along the back side to figure our how long or short you want your hanger to be.

Step SEVEN ♥ Once you decide on the length of your ribbon add a line of hot glue down the back side of your canvas and quickly place the ribbon on top of it. Careful not to burn yourself! Or if you do just yell really loud and you will feel MUCH better!

This is what your canvas will look like once you are done with the ribbon.

Step EIGHT ♥ Make sure your easel is sprayed completely with the chalkboard spray and once it’s dry add hot glue to the back side of the easel.

Step NINE ♥ Place the easel directly in the middle of the canvas. How cute is this!

Step TEN ♥ This is optional but I added a little clothespin that is a part of the line at the very top of the easel. I’ll tell ya, hot glue is like magic ♥

Now we can hang things from the spools, clip something with the clothespin or open up the easel and place a picture or anything that makes you happy on it.

I think this would be so cute in a bathroom, bedroom, office space or in a spot where you want to display cute things.

Don’t forget to connect on social media! Make sure to use use the hashtag #JADERBOMB and you might see your stuff on Instagram or Twitter or Facebook or Pinterest.
HAVE A GLITTERY DAY! ♥, Jade

July Challenge: Raw Bar

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“Hip Hop Hooray, Hoooo” for the DIY Leather Cuff we are making today… Right about here you can insert a big old turquoise rock in my mouth. For some reason I am listening to sad, sad music on my computer but that song is BLASTING in my head. It’s probably because Marisa Pawelco’s die cuts are amaze-balls!

I am all about buying leather cuffs because let’s face it it’s easier and most of us don’t have the patience to sit there and cut a perfect line on leather. Remember when I made this one! I think Marisa though of all the impatient people out there when she designed her line with Sizzix!

♥→Today I will show you how to use an awesome crafting tool and how to create the most unique leather cuff using it.

If you are like me then you are totally in love with this turquoise rock! Let’s get started.

Scraps of Leather \ Brush \ Adhesive Bling \ Scissors \ Yarn \ Fabric Paint (optional) \ Sizzix Sophisticate Machine Only \ Sizzix Originals Die: Chained \ Sizzix Originals Die : Fashion Cuff

Hey! If you want to purchase any of the items I used in this tutorial you can click on the links above and get them all from the SAME spot! They are affiliate links which means you are helping me buy more glitter and gold to make you happy crafts!

The Sophisticate machine comes with a few parts that you will have to assemble, but don’t worry it’s simple!

1. Insert the handle into the side of machine
2. Use the screw driver that came with the machine to secure screw inside of the handle
3. Insert the rubber cap that covers the hole

VOILA! Pretty simple huh!

On each side of your die cut machine you press where the sticker is and the sides will flip open.

These are the two die cuts we will be using today.

P.S. Do not remove the foam and be careful because the metal inside the rubber is really sharp.
~~Said no one who sliced their finger trying to “dissect” the chains.~~

You have two cutting pads that come with the machine and you will need both every time you cut something.

To start you will lay out your leather scrap and place one of the cutting pads on top. With a pair of fabric scissors cut as close around the pad as you can. This does not have to be “perfect”, we just don’t want too much hanging off the edges.

This is how you will layer everything before we start inserting it into the machine.
1st layer: Cutting Pad
2nd layer: Die Cut of choice
3rd layer: Leather
4th layer: Cutting pad.

It’s like a crafty sandwich. Speaking of sandwiches, I think I want one with chips smashed on it.

Keep it all together nice and neat while inserting into the machine. The great thing is it’s convenient for anyone regardless if you are right handed or left.

Shoots, you can even do it with your feet if you want.

This is what it will look like when you run it completely through the machine. How amazing! It’s like a slice of heaven on a platter. Check out how precise it cuts and those dots…PERFECTION.

I love how detailed all of her die cuts are. Check out the chains! I have so many ideas just looking at them.

I am also in love with the negative space in this leather. You can even use this as a stencil now.

I am using shiny lion brand yarn for my string. I love this tan color. If you don’t like the way I am attaching the yarn you can simply tie a knot or put a chain on the ends. It’s really so versatile.

I am dressing up my black leather cuff with a sheet of blingy bling that you can cut then stick on anything.

Are you drooling yet?! I am.

For this cuff I attached one of the leather chain cut outs on top of my plain leather cuff. This will make any arm happy, for real.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial because it’s so stinking cute. Make sure to check out Marisa Pawelko’s site because she super cool.

From Sizzix:

This Sizzix Blog Hop is totally spectacular! Are you ready for some really rad projects? Hop with us today to check out who has been making what with Marisa Pawelko’s line of unique and snazzy Sizzix dies from The Modern Surrealist collection! Her designs will put a little sparkle and extra pizzazz into your day. With the versatile Sizzix Originals dies and the Sizzix SophistiCut Machine you can make fun and easy jewelry, add some perk to your fashion, brighten up your space with a little lively décor- and whatever other exuberant crafts you can imagine up!

Hang out with these designers, see what awesomeness they’ve made, leave them some love and join us back here to share what goodness there was to be had:

Margot Potter @theimpatientcrafter
Jonathan Fong @jonathanfongstyle
Hilary Kanwischer @hilaryscraps
Anna-Karin Evaldsson @layersofink
Tami Mayberry @tamimayberry
Karin Jordan @leighlaurelstudios
Laura Russell @makelifelovely
Jennifer Priest @hydrangeahippo
Tiffany Johnson @iheartart
Jaderbobm @jaderbomb
Crafty Chica @craftychica

Jennifer Priest @hydrangeahippo
Tiffany Johnson @iheartart
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Today I will be showing you how I made this “Waterproof Duck Tape Beach Bag”. I created this for FISKARS and you can get the full tutorial by clicking on the link above.

I know what you are thinking. Is it “wine” or “beer” proof. I have not officially tried it but having a bag this cute on my shoulder I would assume it would hold anything that could possibly be dear to my heart. That would include BEER and WINE.

Yep. I am from the South. Yep when you spill any wine or beer we literally call it “alcohol abuse”. HEHE!

This bag was so much fun to make and I am totally digging the big pink and white stripes. It’s bold, bright and beautiful. I will say this, I see ton’s of other bags in my near future. Duck Tape’s neon colors are the best thing to make a bag with and they always look great paired with a clean crisp white. ENJOY!

DIY-PHOTO-CREDIT- Photography: Jaderbomb// DIY tutorial by: Jaderbomb // Craft Supplies: Duck Tape and Fiskars // Sponsored Post for: Fiskars

Don’t forget to connect on social media! Make sure to use use the hashtag #JADERBOMB and you might see your stuff on Instagram or Twitter or Facebook. HAVE A GLITTERY DAY! ♥, Jade

I don’t know about you but I absolutely love mini organizing stations. Sometimes a good one can be hard to come by which is why today I am going to show you an easy way to create a duck tape organizing caddy. One that can go in any space,literally. The one thing I love about this caddy is you can choose the exact design or color of Duck Tape that you want! You can use this for a craft station, wrapping station, art station or a toy station. Let’s get started!

You will need:
→Wooden Stool ( I am using a natural color but you can paint them if you want)
→Duck Tape (your choice of color)
→Fiskars Non Stick Scissors
→Trash Bag (any color)

The great thing about this crafts is choosing the colors you want! The Duck brand has so many options now I am certain you will not get stuck in that department.

I will tell you if you are a duck tape fan these scissors are a must. They glide through the tape without sticking and we all know that makes our crafting a dream come true. Fiskars created these scissors specifically for The Duck Brand. They come in two different sizes and you won’t regret getting both sizes!

Step 1: Cut the sides of your trash bag and lay it out on a flat surface.
Step 2: Lay your stool on it’s side. It does not matter which side you work with initially.
Step 3: Grab a marker and trace out the “inside” of the side section.
Step 4: Reverse the stool and trace the same section like below.
Step 5: Cover the entire section of your outline with duck tape. It’s ok if the tape runs over the outlines. This is what it will look like when it’s done completely filled.

Step 6: Flip your trash bag over. You will still see your sharpie line even when flipped over. Kinda cool huh!Step 7: Grab your Fiskars duck edition scissors and cut along the lines.

Step 8: Fold your cut out in half. This is the start of a bag that will hang on the stool.

Step 9: Place a strip of duck tape along the side of the bag leaving enough hanging over the edge to fold on the other side.

Step 10: Cut off the excess along the “bottom” of the bag. DO NOT cut the top pieces off.

These are the top straps. Because there is some sticky tape exposed we will use this to hang the bag onto the stool.

If you want to make a large bag do the same thing. Lay the stool out sideways and trace out the top and bottom section, twice. Fill in the space like you did earlier for the small bag.Cut out your pieces making sure to not cut the sections in half. We want this bag to be long! We are doing the same steps as we did for the small bag. Pretty simple ey!
Place one piece on top of the other. If you have any piece that looks too long you can trim it now.

Tape up the sides and bottom, trimming the excess when done. For this bag I cut the top straps because I will show you how to make your own straps.
To make the straps take a strip of duck tape and cut it in half. You can just place these on the back side of a bag you make then attach it to a bar on your stool. Once you get going on these bags they will get easier and easier.

You can spice up your bag by adding a strip of duck tape along the bottom. Take a strip fold the top part down a little then adhere it to the bag with the sticky part.

Photography: Jaderbomb// DIY tutorial by: Jaderbomb // Craft Supplies: Duck Tape // Sponsored Post for:The Duck Brand

Don’t forget to connect on social media!Make sure to use use the hashtag #JADERBOMB on Instagram or Twitter or Facebook so I can keep track of all your awesome creations! HAVE A GLITTERY DAY! ♥, Jade

Happy July 1st! Let’s clear up a few things.

♥Today I am sharing my latest post “HOW TO MAKE A GALAXY SHIRT” on the I Love To Create Blog! You really can’t miss this one because one it’s SUPER cool and two it’s super COOL! It’s like if you could combine the universe and a shirt together. Pah!

♥Having trouble feeling “HAPPY”, check out how I get out of my funky mood when it springs on me like a boomerang.

♥This whole Mercury Retrograde shenanigans is finally over today around 5pm. Not sure what this means, let me tell you. Pretend you are on this big flaming ball (for the last month) and there is NO air or breeze, you are burning but, not burning. Enduring it all while trying to eat a blow pop or an icee. Pretty much impossible right. Still confused? Read this to understand…

♥Onto bigger and better things. I won’t tell you because you have to check out the video to see for yourself! OK fine. I will give you a hint, if you love TIE-DYE then you will LOVE this video!

Wait, are you in love yet? If so check out the other T-shirts that my AWESOME friends made!

Photography: Jaderbomb// DIY tutorial by: Jaderbomb // Tshirt: Gildan // Craft Supplies: Tulip // Model : Haley Auld Sponsored Post for: I Love To Create

“How to make Patriotic Candles” can be really easy and today I am showing you a preview of the candles I created for Fiskars! <—— Make sure to check out my page on their site! It’s a one stop shop to everything I create using Fiskars products!

(Make sure to click on the link above to get the FULL tutorial on everything I made in the pictures below)

I am absolutely in love with this tutorial I am sharing today. It’s bright, whimsical and fun! The great thing about is you can re-create this for an adult party or a kids party. Sometimes it’s easier to go to the party store and purchase all of your decorations but let’s face it, you are limited to what they have. This is the perfect way to get super involved in the party you are throwing and use the colors you want! Have fun!

P.S.Make sure to check out the new Fiskars Duck Edition scissors.

Check out these other fun duck tape tutorials I did here, here and here.