February 2012 – Dabbled https://dabbled.org Experiments in Art, Craft, and Food - an archive Wed, 04 Apr 2018 19:38:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 145231836 Review & Giveaway: MOO cards! https://dabbled.org/review-giveaway-moo-cards/ https://dabbled.org/review-giveaway-moo-cards/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:20:06 +0000 http://dabbled.org/?p=7207

As a blogger, I get offers all the time to do a giveaways or sample a product.  Most of them I don’t deal with, but this one was one I had to pass along.  I’ve been a fan of moo.com for ages, and when Moo offered to let me giveaway some of their business cards to you guys, I was thrilled.  Because these are some really cool cards.  First off, you can put a different image on every card in the pack! … [ KEEP READING ]

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As a blogger, I get offers all the time to do a giveaways or sample a product.  Most of them I don’t deal with, but this one was one I had to pass along.  I’ve been a fan of moo.com for ages, and when Moo offered to let me giveaway some of their business cards to you guys, I was thrilled.  Because these are some really cool cards.  First off, you can put a different image on every card in the pack!  Because of this, these are great not only for business cards, but also for a ton of other uses.   You could make a custom playing card deck, or a ‘concentration’ type game (here’s an alphabet game), or a cool piece of art.  A few years ago I got my Mom mini cards with different pictures of The Boy on them, so she could hand out photos of the grandchild when she met knew people :).

I, however, decided i really needed some new business cards for my web design business, but I wanted some that were more ‘corporate’ looking, and some that were more clever and fun.  Check out all the options here!

So I designed some that reflect my dandelion branding, and some others that use some of my artwork.  Aren’t they nifty?  I repurposed the art from my Robot World 1.0 series and put the poor bots to shilling for my web design services.

The cards came out wonderfully.  They are thick, glossy, and lovely, much better than the average cards that I have ordered in the past from other companies.  Check out all the options here!

So, what would you do with your cards?  Leave a comment here!  I’ll pick 3 lucky winners to win 100 cards themselves!  A tweet or a blog post linking to this will also show up here in the comments, and will get you another entry.

 

Disclosure: Moo provided me a credit to order the cards to review, but my opinions are my own!

]]> https://dabbled.org/review-giveaway-moo-cards/feed/ 29 7207 How to Make Roses Roundup (from all kinds of things, including Bacon!) https://dabbled.org/how-to-make-roses-roundup-from-all-kinds-of-things-including-bacon/ https://dabbled.org/how-to-make-roses-roundup-from-all-kinds-of-things-including-bacon/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:33:07 +0000 http://dabbled.org/?p=7166 Want to be clever and romantic for Vday? How to make all kinds of roses–out of all kinds of things– just in time for Valentine’s Day!  Following are tutorials for crafty rose making, as well as some edible versions (Like these roses, from BACON?)

Crafty Goodness:

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Crafty Goodness:

For those who like to play with their food…

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> https://dabbled.org/how-to-make-roses-roundup-from-all-kinds-of-things-including-bacon/feed/ 2 7166 Get Creative with The Lorax: The Truffula Tree-Shirt! https://dabbled.org/get-creative-with-the-lorax-the-truffula-tree-shirt/ https://dabbled.org/get-creative-with-the-lorax-the-truffula-tree-shirt/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:45:24 +0000 http://dabbled.org/?p=7172 I’ve always adored The Lorax, it was probably my favorite Dr. Suess book when I was little.  And what really captured my imagination as a kid were those fabulous Truffula Trees, looking like cotton candy on a stick!

So when I was invited to participate in the blog tour in promotion of the new movie coming out (in theaters March 2nd. Visit the official site for the movie preview, pictures, downloads and more!)… [ KEEP READING ]

]]> I’ve always adored The Lorax, it was probably my favorite Dr. Suess book when I was little.  And what really captured my imagination as a kid were those fabulous Truffula Trees, looking like cotton candy on a stick!

So when I was invited to participate in the blog tour in promotion of the new movie coming out (in theaters March 2nd. Visit the official site for the movie preview, pictures, downloads and more!) I couldn’t resist doing a project featuring those wonderful trees.

The Truffula Tree-Shirt!

This is a simple “Freezer Paper Stencil” project. Just print out the stencil I’m providing, and follow the directions below. Any color will work for your truffula poofs, I choose Tangerine here.  Click on any of the below images to see them larger or as a slideshow.  Click Here for the Stencil.

Supplies:

  • Tshirt (I used black)
  • Cutting Mat & razor knife
  • Freezer Paper
  • Fabric Paint (I used cream and tangerine on a black shirt)
  • Sponge brush
  • Iron
  • Printer to print out your stencil

Preparing the Stencil:

  • First, open the attached pdf and print out your stencil.
  • Place the stencil under your freezer paper, you should still be able to see the stencil through the paper.
  • Attach the paper to your freezer paper and cutting mat to keep it in place.
  • If desired, you can trace around the image with pencil – I just skip that and go straight to the knife!
  • Carefully cut along the outside of the image with your knife.  Remember, the important part is the not the image, but the white space itself!
  • Remove the image, discard the original paper, and you now have your truffula tree stencil.

Place the Stencil.

  • Heat up your iron on medium.
  • Place a piece of cardboard inside the shirt to keep the paint from bleeding through.
  • Attach the stencilI lined up the bottom of my Truffula image (the ground) with the bottom seam of my tshirt.
  • You can clip the image to keep it in place.
  • Carefully use the iron to adhere the image correctly to your tshirt.  It’s a little hard to work with this complex a stencil, so take your time. Once you’re sure everything is in place, iron the stencil in place on the tshirt.

 Paint

  • Carefully dab your paint onto the t-shirt areas showing through your stencil.  I decided that with this dark a shirt, I would do all of the tree in cream first, including the puff.  Let dry, then apply additional paint if needed.  I found several light coats works best.
  • Once your base coat is dry, apply the color to the top of your trees.  You’ll need to be careful where the trunk meets the fluffy part – use a small paintbrush if needed (I just was very careful with the tip of my sponge brush).  Apply a second coat if needed.
  • Let dry, then carefully peel off your stencil. The paint doesn’t have to be totally dry, but if it’s not, you’ll have to be very careful when removing.
  • Touch up any areas if necessary, then let dry thoroughly.
Give to a cute kid, and enjoy!

Want to see more The Lorax craft projects? Here’s a full list of the blog tour–go check them out, and maybe meet some new cool crafters!
Get Creative with The Lorax Blog Tour:
Feb 1 Today’s Creative Blog
Feb 2 Katydid and Kid
Feb 3 Zakka Life
Feb 6 Smashed Peas & Carrots
Feb 7 Whimsy Love
Feb 8 Little Birdie Secrets
Feb 9 Art Projects for Kids
Feb 10 Dabbled (You’re Here Now!)
Feb 13 Prudent Baby
Feb 14 Tonya Staab

Thanks to Universal Pictures for sponsoring this post!  I hope you all enjoy the project…

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Get the how-to: http://duhlicious.com/2012/02/i-heart-you-cupcakes

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Get the how-to: http://duhlicious.com/2012/02/i-heart-you-cupcakes

]]> https://dabbled.org/fabulous-heart-middle-valentines-cupcakes/feed/ 1 7157 Canvas print Vday Gift Idea (and a Giveaway!) https://dabbled.org/canvas-print-vday-gift-idea-and-a-giveaway/ https://dabbled.org/canvas-print-vday-gift-idea-and-a-giveaway/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:56:55 +0000 http://dabbled.org/?p=7154 My friend and local Atlanta photographer Sarah Howell (check out her new website at kimballbates.com!) had done some fabulous black and white photos of the Boy, and I figured that one of those would make a fun and striking canvas print.  And conveniently enough, and the kind folks at FedEx Office (I’ve guest blogged over there before) were kind enough to offer me a chance to try out their canvas printing service and tell you all about it.  … [ KEEP READING ]

]]> My friend and local Atlanta photographer Sarah Howell (check out her new website at kimballbates.com!) had done some fabulous black and white photos of the Boy, and I figured that one of those would make a fun and striking canvas print.  And conveniently enough, and the kind folks at FedEx Office (I’ve guest blogged over there before) were kind enough to offer me a chance to try out their canvas printing service and tell you all about it.  So, perfect!  The canvas print came out really lovely, and the kind folks at my local FedEx office store spent a lot of time with me to get it just perfect.  I’d definitely recommend going into the store to order one, as I found it hard to do online.  Plus the turn around is really quick, so you could totally get one done in time for Valentines day.  (Or it would make a great Mothers/Fathers Day gift too!)

Check it out!  >>>

 

And FedEx Office was also nice enough to provide me with a Gift Pack to giveaway to my lovely readers…

I Heart FedEx Office Gift Pack:

Weekly/Monthly Calendar – Insert a special photo into the stylish calendar to remember your loved ones all day long and stay on track with your schedule. Calendar is lightweight and ideal to stick in your purse at 5.5 x 8 inches.

Glitter Flower Add-On Accessories – Spruce up a card or scrapbooking project with these sparkle, glitter add-on accessories.  (12 count)

Note Cards with Stripes Envelopes – Whether you’re writing a Valentine’s Day or a special note, these solid note cards with coordinating stripes envelopes are versatile and classy. (12 count)

Who Loves You Sticky Notes – A precious owl says, Who Loves You. Leave a note or a reminder with these cute stickies. (50 count)

Valued up to $25

To win, just leave a comment here and I’ll  pick a winner!  PS I’d love for you to also either follow Dabbled on twitter (@dotatdabbled) or go Like our Dabbled Facebook Page.

 

*In accordance with ethical blogging standards, just wanted to make sure I disclose that FedEx Office did cover the printing costs for this print.  But my opinions on it are my own!

 

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