Paper Crafts - Lil' Luna

Birthday Boy Pop Box Set

April 28, 2012 Filed Under: Freebies, Gifts, Paper Crafts, Popular, Tutorials by Lil' Luna 36 Comments

Today is the hubby’s birthday. He turned 29. He would probably die if he knew I was posting about him, but I don’t care – I just want to gush about how stinkin’ awesome he is. Not only is he a great father and hubby, but he’s my biggest fan, my favorite person, AND he’s my best friend in the whole world! I feel so lucky to have him FOREVER!!! Plus, he’s pretty hot, still flirts with me, and I LOVE spending time with him more than anyone!

I wanted to think of something fun to make him from me and the kids and decided to make him a Birthday Pop Box Set. I made one for Christmas and another for Valentine’s but realized I needed to make a Birthday Boy Pop Box Set too. Lo is always looking for snacks to have at his desk at work, so I thought this would be perfect! I originally saw the idea HERE a few years back and have been wanting to make some for every occasion cuz they are so easy and fun!

I made it so that it can be for DAD, BOYFRIEND/SPOUSE or SON – all the boys in your life!!

Here is what you’ll need if you would like to make one too:

Tagged With: Birthday Boy, bottle, Pop Box | 36 Comments

Muffin Toppers and Liners

April 13, 2012 Filed Under: Paper Crafts, Party, Tutorials by Lil' Luna 3 Comments

Before I share the recipe for the muffins from Evie’s Party, I wanted to share with you how I made the Muffin Toppers and Liners.

To do that, though, let’s rewind a few months….

I was able to go to CHA in California with my one of my besties, Jamielyn, from I Heart Naptime. We met up with other bloggers and had a great time checking out all the new products coming out this year from all the craft companies. One of those companies was Lifestyle Crafts. I immediately fell in love with their products. Since then, I have gotten the Epic and have been going to town making some fun projects. The Rosettes and Scalloped Cupcake Liners have been my FAV so far, because they are ADORABLE!!!

Tagged With: Cupcake Liners, Lifestyle Crafts, muffins, rosettes | 3 Comments

Punched Accordions + Lucky8 Punch Review

March 15, 2012 Filed Under: Paper Crafts, Party, Product Review, Tutorials by Lil' Luna 14 Comments

I LOVE finding new and awesome products. While attending CHA back in February I was able to meet with the company, We R Memory Keepers. I was so impressed and excited to see all the fun product they carried, especially their Lucky 8 Punches. These babies are awesome!! They cut 12×12 pieces of paper in 3 different ways.

You can cut just the outside border. Or you can cut the inside design only. Or you can do both at the same time.

I decided I wanted to create some Punched Accordions using both of the designs on the Lucky 8 Punch for my daughter’s 1st Birthday Party next week. I’ve known for awhile I wanted to make some accordions (I know, I’m obsessed – LOL!} to hang but wanted to jazz them up some how. When I saw the punch, I knew it would be my answer to embellishing the accordions and making them even cuter!

Tagged With: Accordions, Lucky8, Punched, We R Memory Keepers | 14 Comments

St. Patricks Day Banner

February 24, 2012 Filed Under: Paper Crafts, St. Patrick's Day, Tutorials by Lil' Luna 43 Comments

I made a St. Patrick’s Day Banner! I’ve never made a real St. Patrick’s Day craft, so this banner is my first one. You are all probably familiar with my banner obsession, so I apologize, but what can I say?! I love them.

This is how it turned out:

I didn’t want to show my entire mantel just yet (it’s not 100% ready) so I apologize for no full-on view of it. This banner was completely inspired by a banner I featured last year from Rebecca Cooper.

Adorable, right? I just made a few changes and made it 3-D.

Here’s how you can make it too…

SUPPLIES:

-Paper

-Green Cardstock

-Scissors

-Hot Glue

-Hole Punch

-Ribbon/Tulle

DIRECTIONS:

1. Begin by tracing a banner shape onto your paper. For my paper I found these vintage pics of Ireland Maps. I downloaded them (by clicking on the image, clicking again and then right-clicking and saving) and inserted them into word making them the full size of the paper. From there, I printed them out (in B&W) and then traced the banner onto the back so 2 fit onto each sheet.

2. Cut out banner shapes. Set aside.

3. Cut out hearts from cardstock. I made one pattern, traced it on to to the paper and then cut them out. I also distressed them with an ink pad for embellishment.

4. Hot glue your hearts onto the banner shapes.

5. Punch out holes in your banner and string with ribbon or tulle.

Now you can hang your banner for the holiday to bring you some Irish Luck!

ENJOY!

Tagged With: Banner | 43 Comments

Easy Valentines Banner & Oh My Crafts Product Review + Giveaway

February 3, 2012 Filed Under: Giveaway, Paper Crafts, Product Review, Tutorials, Valentine's by Lil' Luna 219 Comments

Today’s post and tutorial is brought to you by:

Oh My Crafts, Inc. is a growing business dedicated to internet sales of the latest products in scrapbooking and crafts. We do not have a retail store, but attend many of the trade shows each years to find the latest products to offer to our customers. Our goal is to provide good value and competitive pricing on top products for scrapbooking, card making, and related craft items. Occasionally we find unique products that we feel that our customers will also find interesting.

I recently was able to get some products from Oh My Crafts and got some scrapbook paper, chalk vinyl, chipboard and more for an AMAZING PRICE. They had a darling selection of scrapbook paper, and I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it.

I decided to make an “I {heart} you” Banner similar to the JOY Banner I did in December. These banners are simple and easy to make and are super cute, especially if you have super cute scrapbook paper. I had all the supplies on hand, so this makes a very cute and inexpensive craft!

This is what you’ll need to make one:

SUPPLIES:

-Scrapbook Paper

-Paper Cutter

-Hot Glue

-Tulle/Ribbon

DIRECTIONS:

1. Decide on what kind of shape you want to use for the banner. I did a Triangle Shape, but you can do circles or even penants. Make your pattern and make two sizes of it {one a tad smaller than the other}. Trace the larger pattern on to your cardstock and then trace the smaller pattern onto your patterned paper. Cut out.

2. You will then glue the smaller pattern on to your larger pattern.

3. From there, I made paper accordions. To do that, cut out strips half the width of what you would like your paper accordion to be. For example, if you want a 4 inch accordion, then cut your strips 2 inches wide. Your will need 2 strips per accordion. Then, zig zag the entire length of the paper. You will hot glue the beginning and the ends of the paper to your other zig-zagged strip. Then you will in the edges of the paper and place a dab of hot glue. Hold until it dries.

4. Hot glue your accordions to your scrapbook paper shapes.

5. Then trace your letters onto your glitter paper. To do this I used chipboard and made a heart out of paper, then traced it backwards onto the back of my glitter paper and scrapbook paper. I then cut it out and hot glued it to the center of my accordion flowers.

6. Hole punch the tops and string with ribbon or tulle.