Friday

Holy cowlita! Create house numbers?!

This completely simple and beautiful project knocked my socks off. I feature the work of Deb Jones from time to time and I truly can't wait to see what she comes up with next! Today's offering: Address Numbers!

How in the heck did she do this?
A 12x12 digital scrapbook page and some Modge Podge!
Choose the tile holder you want to use and buy the appropriate size tiles to fit. Here are some websites to find tile holders:
http://www.thelasershoponline.com/metaltileframe.html
http://www.directfrommexico.com/mi2119-2.html
http://www.simply-sublime.com/Tumbled_Tile_Plaques.htm
http://www.thefind.com/garden/info-address-tiles
You can find 3x3 tiles inexpensively at your local hardware store.
Then, login to your Heritage Makers Studio account and start a new project. Add your photo background to fit the tile size and publish. These are 3x3, so twelve numbers would fit on one page!
When your page arrives, cut the 6x squares apart and modge podge to the ceramic tile. I would suggest a sealant as well, since they will weather the elements. Considering that 1 digitally created page is merely $4, these are a STEAL! Way to go Deb! Keep those ideas comin'!

Thursday

Put that on a coaster, will ya? Don't have a coaster? Let's MAKE SOME!

It’s the digital scrapper and home crafter’s perfect project. And with Heritage Makers, this project has never been easier. It’s time to get rid of those old, gross-looking coasters and replace them with personalized ones. You can include your living room’s color scheme and even your family photos.

Here’s what you need:
•Blank wood or chipboard (or another material if desired) coasters – You can get these from a craft store. For this project I used 3×4 inch coasters with rounded corners from Robert’s Craft online.

•Scrap page (for this project I used a 12×12 scrap page) which is in the template gallery!

•Mod Podge

•Spray sealant

•Wood/craft paint (any color)
Get started:

1.Design your coasters in Studio on a scrap page (whatever size works best to fit all your coasters on a page or two).

2.Paint the bottom and sides of your wooden coasters. You may also paint the top of the coasters if you are planning on not covering the entire surface with your digital-designed coasters.

3.Once you have your printed scrap page, cut the digital-designed coasters out.

4.Using Mod Podge, glue each digital-designed, cut-out coaster onto the top surface of your wooden coasters.

5.Let the Mod Podge dry.

6.Seal your coasters using a spray-on sealant. (Note: You’ll want to use the sealant in a ventilated area.)

7.And voila. You now have fun coasters you’ll be proud to display in your living room!