DIY Foiled Treat Toppers & Free Downloadable File

Hey, Crafty Friends!!

Yup, I'm back!! I'm with Team Xyron today to show you how you take your Easter Game to the next level with these foiled Easter Treat Toppers using the Xyron Glaminator!! 

These are so super easy to make! Let me show you in a few easy steps!!

Xyron Supplies Used

Glaminator

Color Transfer Foil  

Other Supplies

20 lb Copy Paper

Laser Printer

Paper Trimmer

Corner Chomper/ Punch

Cellophane Bags

Stapler

STEP 1:  DOWNLOAD my FREE "For My Peeps" FILE

Click HERE to download.

STEP 2: PRINT FILE.
It is very important to use a LASER PRINTER or this will not work.

STEP 3: CUT the print into 4 pieces.

STEP 4: TURN ON GLAMINATOR.
Be sure to push the indicator switch all the way to the star setting and wait for the indicator light to turn GREEN.

STEP 5: COVER ENTIRE IMAGE WITH FOIL.
INSERT foiled covered image into the protective sleeve. Then INSERT SLEEVE into the GLAMINATOR.

For even more fun, FOIL them in different colors...

STEP 6: FOLD panel in half and
ADD DECORATIVE CORNERS (optional) with a corner punch.

STEP 7: BAG PEEPS into food-safe cellophane bags.

STEP 8: ADD TOPPERS ONTO BAGS

How cute are these?!!

It's so much fun to foil! Give it a try! You won't believe how easy it is!!

Canvas Art Using DIY Foil Paper

Hello, Crafty Friends! It's been a while since I've been crafting. I took a short break to take care of my son had surgery on his leg. He's getting better tons better and his poor little leg is getting stronger every day. Which is just in time too! Warmer weather has been peeking its head and soon Spring will be here. And you know what that means... lots of flowers blooming!!

So, to celebrate Spring's arrival, I created this Flower Bloom Wall Art Canvas using...of all things... wait for it... Aluminum Foil!!

Yup, the same stuff you wrap your leftovers with! I used this kitchen staple and made my own DIY SHEET METAL EMBELLISHMENTS that look and feel like, well, metal!! Unlike the foiled cardstock from the craft store, which is just a thin plastic coating. 

AAANNND, it die-cuts like a dream!! 

Let me show you how...

Supplies Used

Creative Station (Xyron)

Big Shot Machine (Sizzix)

Big Shot Plus Machine (Sizzix)

Eileen Hull Leaves Die (Sizzix)

Tim Holtz Stitched Circle Die (Sizzix)

Textured Impressions Plus Embossing Folder- Botanical Swirls(Sizzix)

16"x 20 " Canvas

Gesso (Liquitex)

Black Chalkboard Paint (Prima)

Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil

Clear drying liquid Adhesive

I started my project with a plain 16"x 20" Canvas and applied a coat of gesso. Most canvases come pre-gessoed but I like to add an additional coat anyway, it seems to help my paint go on smoother and helps spread my paint further (at least it does to me, anyway).

I zapped the canvas with a heat gun to speed up drying time.

Then, applied a layer of black chalkboard paint over the entire surface (including the sides).  Then zapped it again once more.

Here is where it gets really good...

I knew I wanted to make metal embellishments but didn't want to just run the foil through my Xyron. NOPE, it would crinkle up in a heartbeat! Even though I used HEAVY DUTY FOIL, IT still didn't have that heft and standing power that I wanted.

So, to firm things up a bit I attached the foil to 110 lb cardstock. Nice, thick, and sturdy 110 lb cardstock!

I simply ran each individual sheets through my Creative Station, peeled the film backer, and attached the sheet to the aluminum.

 When attaching sheets of adhesive start from one end and kind of roll it toward the other end. If you attach straight down you are a more likely to catch air bubbles. 

Smooth out any tiny lumps and bumps with a rubber or silicone brayer.

Look how shiny and smooth it is!! Ooooh, pretty!

Next, I cut my sheets to die-cuttable sizes. I'm saving myself a lot of tears by die-cutting all my petal pieces instead of cutting them by hand. I once hand cut 50 take out boxes for a birthday party once, um, yeah, NEVER AGAIN!!

I had bruises and calluses for weeks. My poor hands took a nasty beating! I'm so glad someone invented die-cut machines and dies! ENTER the Big Shot Machine ...

I knew I wanted "petals" but didn't have any huge petal dies. So, I used an Eileen Hull Leaves Die instead. I die-cut out the foiled sheets then cut off the little stem.

 I also knew I wanted more texture (just not the crinkly kind) to my petals. So I loaded up this HUGE Texture Impressions Plus  Botanical Swirls folder with all my little stemless leaves. This time using my Big Shot Plus machine. These embossing folders were just way too big to fit through my regular Big Shot!

 These metal sheets even emboss like a dream!! 

**SWOON**

And look how well the stitched details show up on these Tim Holtz Stitched Circle Dies! I used this die cut as the center of my bloom.

Starting from the center, I attached the petals with liquid adhesive smallest to largest and worked my way outward.

I made sure to continue even along the sides of the canvas. Anything left overhanging got a bent and tucked over the side and glue down in place. With small children in my house, I didn't want to worry about any sharp edges. So tucked away they went.

LOOK AT ALL THIS GORGEOUS TEXTURE!!

The embossing in person is absolutely STUNNING!!

HAnd here's my final piece. Already up and mounted on my wall!

I hope you enjoyed this project and it has inspired you to create a canvas piece of your own!!

Thanks for stopping in!

Until next time...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!

~Mitsyana

You & Me "Couple's" Travel Journal

Hello Crafty Friends!!

Today I'm so excited to be able to share with you all another project featuring the long anticipated Journal die from Sizzix by Eileen Hull!

I created this "Couple's" Travel Journal. This is kind of like a scrapbook/ art journal all-in-one to take on the go when you and your significant other get a chance to "get away". You can jot down eateries or favorite hot spots, snap pics or sketch, slip in memorabilia all in one convenient little book.

Supplies Used

Eileen Hull's XL Journal Die (Sizzix)

Creative Station Lite (Xyron)

3" Sticker Maker (Xyron)

Linen Closet Stack (DCWV)

Chipboard

Traveler's Journal Blank Inserts

Thin Black Elastic

Tan Headband Elastic

Cream Crinkle Ribbon

Heart Lock Metal Embellishments (Michael's)

These journals are incredibly easy to make, you will not believe it!

First, I started by cutting out two pieces of the journal covers out of chipboard using the Journal die from Eileen Hull's new Heartfelt collection.

I also cut two pieces of patterned paper from DCWV's Linen Closet Stack, to cover the outside and the inside of the book covers.

I inked the edges of all 4 pieces using Jumbo Java Chalk ink and a sponge dauber. 

Then ran all 4 pieces through my Xyron Creative Station Lite and attached to my chipboard pieces.

I overlapped the spine and glued them together, lining up the middle holes.

When dried, I threaded a strand of elastic through each set of holes, for a total of 3 sets.

I wrapped a thicker elastic around the journal for a closure, looped a heart lock charm, and tied it off through the center hole. 

For the inside, I slipped in 3 plain Kraft inserts with plain white blank pages but added a few minor touches...

I adhered pockets, journaling tags, and cutouts to dress up the insides.

Then added crinkled ribbon and another heart charm to the spine.

And here is my finished journal...