Valentine's Day Craft Tutorials

Heart Friendship Bracelet

Danish Heart Basket + Free Pattern

Polymer Clay Sweetheart/Conversation Heart Tutorial:

Button Earrings

Heart Knot Tutorial

Pastel Heart Nails

Heart Tip Nails

DIY Pop-up Birthday Card + Free Patterns

A new video is up today, showing how to create a pop-up birthday card. Here it is:

If you are here for the templates, here they are.

For most of these patterns you only need to trace and cut one. This excludes the candle pattern - you'll need 4 of these - and the sign pattern - you'll need 13 of those. I've written how many you'll need of each on the pattern also.

To print this, hover over it and click the right icon at the top

(that says "Pop-out" when you hover on it). Next, click on the printer icon at the top. If your browser is Chrome, make sure the paper size on the lower left is set to either Letter or A4, and uncheck fit to page. 

If this is printing off the page, you can try clicking scale/shrink to page or fit to page. Just make sure you print both pages this way. 

(Note: If you do not have a Google account you unfortunately may not be able to access this file due to the way Google Drive (where this file is stored) works. If you have a Google account, open another window and log into it, then reload this page. If you don't have a google account, you can make one here)

*Note: if you are having issues getting this to print right, please comment below or email me at pugdemonium1@gmail.com to let me know.

For this project, you'll need:

- The patterns above

- Cardstock, Scrapbook paper, art paper, construction paper - 

any paper that is a little heavier than printer paper should work 

-Tape

-Glue (A glue stick or glue gun is best)

-Sharpie or other marker

-Pencil

-Scissors

The simplest way to make this card would be to trace the cake and candle patterns onto white paper, then color them in. I used multiple papers to create the cake, candles, flames, etc. This is quite a bit more work, and you'll need to add little tabs to everything so you can attach it all together.

Also, if you want to make this card a little sturdier and more permanent, add tabs to cake pattern #2 and glue everything on, instead of using tape.

If you create this card, I'd love to see it - tag me on instagram: @essyjae

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Josephine Knot Tutorial

Here is the first Pugdemonium video of 2015, a tutorial on the Josephine Knot. In this video, I go over 4 different versions of this knot.

This knot goes by many different names, but is commonly called the Josephine Knot or Double Coin Knot when used in a decorative way.

This is a great knot to use in bracelets and jewelry.

Christmas Video Roundup

Since I have created a fair number of Christmas videos over the years, I thought I'd put them all together in one place. If you need a last minute Christmas gift or craft idea, here are a few!

Happy Holidays!

Tree Ornaments:

DIY Photo Christmas Tree Ornament

Tutorial: Golden Snitch Tree Ornament

Beaded Snowflake Ornament

Decor:

Tutorial: Candy Cane Wreath

DIY Snowflake Window Clings

Nail Art:

Christmas Tree Nail Art

Christmas Themed Nail Art

Candy Cane Nail Art

Photography Ideas:

DIY Christmas Light Bokeh

DIY Snowflake Window Clings

New video is up today! It's about creating your own snowflake window clings out of dimensional fabric paint, also called puffy paint.

Here is the snowflake template. Be sure to print this at full size (8" x 10") unless, of course, you want to create smaller snowflakes.

I used Tulip Glitter Dimensional Fabric Paint in the color "Crystal Sparkles," which I ordered from Hobby Lobby. This particular paint worked very well for this project, but I'm sure you could use other brands and colors as well.

Also, don't feel limited to only making the snowflakes on this template. You could also easily freehand your own, all you really need is wax paper and paint.

If you create your own, feel free to tag me on instagram @pugdemonium. I'd love see them! Follow my blog with Bloglovin

DIY Photo Christmas Ornament

Here is my latest video, showing how to make a christmas tree ornament with a photo inside.

This would make a great christmas gift! Photos of pets, friends, or of family work great for this.

If you'd like to make one, you'll need:

Clear Glass Ornament {Michael's}

Glitter {White Gold, Michael's}

Microbeads {Cherry and Emerald, Michael's}

Ribbon {Michael's}

A Printed Photo

Hot Glue Gun {Walmart}

I used Photoshop to resize and print the photo, but many programs will work for this. Microsoft Word, Open Office, etc. would work as well.

Be sure to put some hot glue in the lid before putting it back on, to keep the glitter and microbeads inside.

If you make this, feel free to tag me on instagram @pugdemonium. I'd love to see it!

Candy Cane Wreath Tutorial

Here is my video on how to create a Christmas wreath that was inspired by a candy cane!

This wreath is very easy and inexpensive to make. If you'd like to try it, you'll need:

A Wreath Form {9" Flat Styrofoam Wreath, Hobby Lobby}
7/8" Red ribbon {Hobby Lobby}
1/8" Red ribbon {Hobby Lobby}
Hot Glue Gun {Walmart}

It's important to add that I accidentally ordered the wrong wreath. This was a flat, sort of transparent styrofoam one, so I covered the front and sides in felt before wrapping the ribbon. If you are going to make this, I highly recommend that you get a wreath that is the white, round extruded kind. This will work much better for this project, and won't need to be covered in felt.

If you try this project, I'd love to see it! If you have an instagram, tag me @pugdemonium.

DIY Christmas Countdown Plate

Here is my video on how to create your own christmas countdown plate, so you can count down the
days until christmas!

This is a fun and very simple project. To make it, you'll need:

A Plate {Red & white plate, Walmart}
Chalkboard Paint {in Dark Green, Michaels}
Acrylic Paint {Holiday Red and White, Michaels}
Small Paintbrush & Large Paintbrush
Ribbon {Red & White Ric Rac, JoAnn's}
Hot Glue Gun {Walmart}
Chalk
A Plate Stand

Optional:
Extra trim for the plate

Be sure to make this project a few days before you plan on using it, because you'll need to let each of the two layers of chalkboard paint dry overnight before it can be used.

*In red I've listed more info about what I used. If it's not listed, then it's something I already had and I'm not sure where it was from.

As always, if you make this I'd love to see it - tag me on instagram @pugdemonium.

Small Felt Bow Pattern

Hi everyone,

Here are the pattern pieces for the small felt bow. Right click the image, and save it. Be sure to print this at full size (8.5" x11"). If you don't, you'll still be able to use them to make a bow, but be aware that it won't be the same size as the one in my video. 

Good luck!

I did a bow tutorial a while back, and I decided it was time to make an updated tutorial.

In case you haven't seen the video (Tutorial: Small Felt Bow), here it is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prkbgD_pJZU

Father's Day Card Tutorial - Shirt & Tie

Just uploaded a new video - how to make a Shirt & Tie card for Father's Day!

Here's the template you'll need to make it. Be sure to print this at full size (8x10):

*If you have trouble accessing the template here, you should be able to download it on my new blog, here http://essyjae.com/2017/06/20/fdcshirttiecard/ *

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