I created all of my projects using June's Key Ingredients Kit, Bright Boutique (Stamp of the Month), and the coordinating dies; Hi, Hey, Hello. I love the bright colors and striking graphics found in Simple Stories' DIY Boutique 6x6 paper pad. And the stamps and dies were not too shabby either. Honestly, I cannot get enough of that cute little phone die. Here is a closer look at the projects...

Lip Balm Holder: Perfect as a stocking stuffer, party favor, or just to say, "I am thinking of you."

For a tutorial on how to make the lip balm holder, please click HERE.

Notepad Holder: Great teacher appreciation gift, or a perfect gift for a friend or host/hostess

Vintage DIY Paper Wreath: Home Decor

I hope I have demonstrated the versatility of June's kit, with its complementing stamps and dies, is perfect for creating gifts for any occasion for that special someone in your life. You can find this wonderful kit and other crafting goodies at the Taylored Expressions' store. However, this great kit won't last forever. So check it out. You will be glad you did. 

Thank you for stopping by.

Smiles,

Keia 

Project Supplies:

Paper: TE (June Key Ingredients Kit)

Stamps: TE (Bright Boutique, Welcome Home)

Dies: TE (Hi, Hey Hello; Build A House)

Other: Archival Ink (black), Cricut (Plantin Schoolbook), Office Max (Plexiglas sign), Thrift Store (dictionary pages), American Crafts (twine), Michaels (ribbon), Studio Calico (wooden veneers)

Happy Thursday!

I hope you are enjoying the  Taylored Expressions and Faber-Castell Blog Hop thus far. As a team of designers we came together to share with you some AWESOME, crafty  projects. Together, we have left no crafting stone unturned, creating cards, home decor projects and much more. For your creative enjoyment, I designed a home decor project.

I am enjoying the subway art trend and really wanted to give it a try. I loved creating this 12x12 home decor canvas to showcase the wonderful products from both Taylored Expressions and Faber-Castell. I used Taylored Expressions "Welcome Home" stamp set and "Build A House" die set along with several mixed media mediums from Faber-Castell.  Using mixed media products was so much fun and easy to use. I applied gel medium to decoupage pages from a used book as the base for my project and then  used gelatos to add a pop of color to the base. I had fun stamping cute little houses over the canvas once it was dry. Lastly, I applied the chalkboard paint in random swipes across the canvas and wrote out my quote. Creating the "Smith Family Home" was a great way to use all those random pieces of scrap paper I just couldn't part with and create a wonderful home accent piece in the process.