Pinwheels...Spinning with Possibilities

It was that time again...time to get an amazing new die from Lifestyle Crafts Spring 2012 Spring Core Collection. I saw this adorable pinwheel and had to have it! I love pinwheels...both of my kids love pinwheels...it seemed perfect.

First I made a wreath - it was time to let the pine branches on the door go (yep, I will admit it...Christmas was still alive on the front door).

Supplies

• Lifestyle Crafts, Pinwheel Die (Don't forget these dies work in all manual die cutters!)
• Paper (cardstock) - Solid paper or double sided paper works best - you will see both sides of the die.
• Brad or fastener of some sort (I used brads and small wire nails)
• Buttons or jewels or embellishments for center (the dies comes with 2 cute little flowers that are great in the center too)
• Ribbon - 2 to 3 colors
• Wreath form (I used a moss covered one)

Equipment

• Lifestyle Crafts Epic 6 with die cutting equipment
• Hot glue gun

DIY IT: WREATH!

• Cut out your dies in your pretty paper

• Assemble Place brad/nail through the holes in order

• Spread brad out to hold in place
• Use the hot glue to place a small dot on the button and press in the center to cover top of brad (or use decorative brads)
• Place pinwheels to you liking and use a hot glue gun to affix them to the wreath. 
• NOTE: I added on length of ribbon to the back of the center pinwheel and then also attached to pinwheels to the bottom of the hanging ribbon.
• I also applied to length of 2 different ribbons to the back of the wreath (optional).

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Pinwheels and Pretzels

When Jules saw what I was making she asked if I would make them for her preschool class because it was her turn to be "child of the day (i.e., we bring the snack). So I decided to put together these pinwheels with some pretzel rods (we all happen to love those too).

These treats are perfectly fun and give us a hint that Spring is in the air (although we have had amazing weather the last few days!)!

Here's what I did for the pretzels and regular pinwheels:
Supplies

• Lifestyle Crafts, Pinwheel Die
• Paper (cardstock) - Solid paper or double sided paper works best - you will see both sides of the die.
• Brad or fastener of some sort (I used brads and small wire nails)
• Wooden dowels, cut to 12" (make it easier on yourself and just go to the baking aisle and buy the dowels they use for cakes - already sanded, cut and ready to go - height may vary)
• Paper/Washi Tape (I used it to cover the edge/end of my pinwheel stick and the entire stick) - much easier than painting.
• Pretzel Rods, candy melts, sprinkles (grab the HOW TO on the Pretzel Fries post - just don't break the pretzel in half) Pretzel food bag (available at craft stores).

Equipment

• Lifestyle Crafts Epic 6 with die cutting equipment
• Small hammer

DIY IT: Pinwheels and Pretzels!

• If making pinwheels with dowel,  wrap dowel in Washi Tape (optional- just adds some more "pretty" to it!)
• Cut out your dies in your pretty paper
• Assemble Place brad/nail through the holes in order
• Spread brad out to hold in place

OR

• Hold and push nail into the end of the dowel (about 3/4" down from the top) and use a lightweight hammer to pound nail in - DO NOT HAMMER ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE DOWEL

• Embellish your pinwheel with a button center (or use the cute flowers that are part of the die) and you are done!

There ya have it super sweet pinwheels.

Now, you can either use the complete pinwheel as part of

the wrapping of the pretzel rod or tie just the paper pinwheel portion

to the packaging of the rod and create a Pinwheel Pretzel.

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I have a banner and another treat in the works with these pinwheels that I will show you soon - I have a feeling it will be pinwheel palooza around here for awhile!

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Tickled Pink No. 83

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DIY! Be My Valentine Coin Cards

I actually have a Valentine's Craft...before Valentines!
OK, it is a repost from last year...but I am counting it.
I actually have a few more hearty crafts...but seeing as how my family cannot stay well for more than 24 hours, I may never finish them...so a repost it is!

I am not a fan of Valentines...but I love the sweet simple crafts my kiddos and I make, and I remember loving the Valentine Card Exchange at school...and later a card at home.

One of my favorite types of cards to receive as a kid were these cards that had slots for dimes all over them. I just did a search and found a few on ebay even!

I so wish I had one of my old cards...surprisingly I do not! I can hardly believe it!

My parents would give us these cards and I thought they were the best. I have actually had these on my mind for quite some time. I just think they are the perfect little "present." Of course I am prepared for my son to just look at me and ask "What I am supposed to do with it?" My daughter will be thrilled - she thinks coins are better than paper money!

So here's the thing...you can make these cards with just about anything...crayons, markers, paint, scrap book paper! I am going to list the specific supplies under each card, but here are the

BASIC SUPPLIES

(I have includes some more specific supplies under

the photo for each type of card  below)

• Cards (I used watercolor cards or creative, about $8 for 10). I get mine at Aaron Brothers.
• You can get card stock cards for much less, about $6 for 25 or $8 for 50. You can also simply fold some paper in half (the good old-fashioned way!)
• Rubber cement or glue stick (I used rubber cement)
• X-ACTO Craft/Utility Knife
• Cutting mat
• Ruler
• Coins (dimes and quarters)

See Below for specific supplies for different styles of cards

BASIC DIY

(I have includes some more specific DIY under each type of card)

1. Determine design (Lay it out - you may want to sketch some ideas out)

2. Transfer to card - cut out design or paint it on.

3. Determine placement of coins: use light pencil marks to mark each side of the coin.

Can you see my pencil points on the heart?

4. Use the X-ACTO Craft knife to cut a slit from point to point.

5. Cut a piece of scrap book paper or cardstock that is the same size/slightly smaller than the front of your card (this is the backing). Just lay the card on a piece of paper and trace around it and cut.

6. Flip card over/open card and use rubber cement or glue stick. Apply glue to edges of the front of the card and throughout the middle. I made "U" shaped swipes around the slits on the back (see photo - I drew in the area to where I did not apply glue).

7. Take your scrap book paper/cardstock from step #5 and apply it to the back of the front cover (this is to cover the slits and money when you open the card. Press to adhere it.

While you are at it you can decorate the inside of the card - or not! I used my Cricut to cut a few heart shapes and just glued them down. With the scrapbook paper you may be able to see the outline of the coins when you open the card...card stock would make this less noticeable.

 (I just realized this is the inside of the pocket heart card, so there is no backing on the front, as the hearts were applied to the front of the card to act as a pocket.)

8. Let dry.

9. Place coins into the slits - you may need to use a knife or skewer to loosen up the slit. I did not - they all slid in fine...but I also used rubber cement which has a little give to it.

SPECIFIC SUPPLIES AND DIY

Supplies for Birdies in a Tree

Water colors and a brush

(and water)

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Supplies for Heart Tree

Water colors and a brush

(and water)

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Supplies for Dinosaur
Originally shared at Sweet Rose Studio Holiday Handmade

Here is a link to the dinosaur template
For a complete dinosaur tutorial, visit Sweet Rose Studio
Template, water colors or colored pencils or good quality pens
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Supplies for Painted Heart Pockets

DecoArt Glamour Dust in Celebration Pink

DecoArt Thickening Medium

Paint brush

(Mix Glamour Dust and Thickening Medium together at a 1:1 ratio and paint on to card. You do not need to use the thickening medium, but I choose to because it gave some heft and depth to the Glamour Dust)

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Supplies for Scrapped Heart Pockets

Scrap book or decorative paper, adhesive.

Use a punch, cut by hand or use your Cricut to cut heart shapes. Be sure to make sure whatever type of coin you use fits the pocket.

Glue the bottom of each heart and up the sides (you want the top portion to remain open like a pocket.

Let dry and insert coins!
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Supplies for Lightning Bolt

 This one is for my son - much more manly, eh? I actually made this a post card by just gluing the back or the card to the front!
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I wish I know how to make a printable!
Here is the tree outline if anyone wants to cut it out or print it out and trace it off.
I'd be happy to email it to you too.

Anyway, I think they are pretty cute and am looking forward to making more..for birthdays and other holidays! I will also I am sure have the title of cheapest mom on the block.
(of course you can make more slits to hold more money!) 

What do you remember from your childhood holidays and celebrations?