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Blog Round up find your DIY confidence

8/13/2022

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Using a masking stencil in your DIY project
Using a masking stencil
How to heat set permanent silk screen inks on cups
Heat setting Permanent inks
Hot mess inked background with silk screen inks
Easy hot mess ink background
Easy DIY burlap flower tutorial
Easy burlap flowers Tutorial
DIY wood burning gel with silk screen stencils
DIY wood burning with stencils
Easy DIY rustic rope wreath
Easy rustic rope wreath
Saving hard Chalk Couture paste
Don't toss your chalk paste save it!
Ideas to organize your silk screen stencils
How to organize your stencils
Tips for sealing your Chalk Couture projects
Sealing your Chalk Couture project
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Chalk Couture charity partner Watts of Love
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100+ surface ideas to use Chalk Couture Silk Screen stencils on
Over 100 surface ideas to use your silk screen stencils on

Easy Hot mess technique with Chalk Couture
Hot mess technique
Easy tips for silk screen ink on fabric with stencils
Tips for silk screen ink on fabric
Easy DIY washable vinyl stickers
DIY washable vinyl stickers
Easy DIY Mod Podge and napkin backgrounds
DIY Mod Podge and napkin backgrounds
Using markers for watercolor backgrounds
Marker watercolor backgrounds
DIY wood burning and DIY wood burning gel recipe
DIY wood burning and DIY wood burning gel recipe
Easy water colour painting with silk screen stencils
Water colour painting with stencils
Perfect paste consistency for Chalk Couture chalk paste
Perfect paste for easy DIY projects
easy DIY rolled paper flowers tutorial
Easy rolled paper flowers tutorial
Chalk Couture Ink vs Chalk Couture paste which one do I use
Ink vs paste which one for your project?
Easy paper pinwheel project for kids
Easy paper pinwheels
Easy DIY loopy bow for projects
Easy loopy bow

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Reverse watercolour technique with Chalk Couture

7/5/2022

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Reverse watercolour technique with Chalk Couture

Easy reverse watecolour with Chalk Couture

This DIY project is a simple and fun one that gives you unique yet controlled results.  Let your inner child out with this easy reverse watercolour technique! 


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Supplies:
Silk Screen Stencil
Plastic - such as plastic bag, laminating sheet, page protector
Sharpie marker
Water colour paints or Chalkology Paste
Watercolour paper
Paint brushes
Mixing Trays

Grabyour Chalk Couture supplies


  • Let's get our creativity on!  Start by selecting your stencil of choice. Leave it on the backer.
  • Place the plastic bag/page over top of the stencil
  • With the Sharpie, carefully trace around the outside of the design (and any key elements)
  • Place a little bit of Chalkology paste into a mixing dish and add water, Stir until it is a nice paint consistency (or use watercolour paints).
  • Using a paint brush, paint onto the plastic inside of your traced design.  Be creative with your colours. It's okay if you go outside the lines a little bit.
  • Now add your background colours around the outside of your design.
  • Once your design is fully coloured in, while the paste is still wet, carefully place your watercolour paper on top. Or if you are brave flip the plastic over onto the watercolour paper! 
  • Allow this to dry or speed it up with a hair dryer.
  • Since we are working on paper- Fuzz off your silk screen stencil as it will really want to cling.  ** Fuzzing is the action of placing the sticky side of your stencil onto a fuzzing cloth or towel to pick up "fuzz" and remove a little bit of the stickiness. Once you wash your stencil the sticky will return.
  • With your silk screen stencil line up the design with the watercoloured image. 
  • Using yourChalkology paste of choice, chalk your design as usual. 
  • Peel, Reveal & Squeal!
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Heat Embossing with Chalk Couture

5/24/2022

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Heat Embossing with Chalk Couture stencils

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If you are a paper crafter you have likely dabbled with heat embossing powders and stamping. I love the way embossing powders enhance the look of your project.  So of course we had to try using the embossing powders with our Chalk Couture stencils and it was fabulous creative success!

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Heat embossing powder and Chalk Couture silk screen stencil
Supplies
Chalkology Ink
Silk Screen stencil
Heat embossing powder
Heat gun
Surface such as cardstock, wood


We had an idea... dangerous I know. Would heat embossing powder work with our Chalk Couture silk screen stencils?  So we tested it. After much thought, we decided that ink would be the better choice over paste because the ink is made to be heat set and the paste can have negative effects when heat set.  
Following the same process as normal for applying the ink--
  • place the stencil,
  • spread the ink across- removing the excess,
  • peel the transfer & reveal your design,
  • quickly wash the transfer off. Remember you do not want the ink to dry in your stencil.
  • Apply the heat embossing powder to the wet ink, gently tap off the excess.  
  • Using the heat gun heat the embossing powder until it transforms. My favourite part!
Step back and enjoy your project - Then come share it with us in our DIY craft group

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Hot mess Ink background

3/15/2022

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DIY shirts with Hot mess ink background

Hot mess ink background
There is nothing like creating customized shirts, whether it's for yourself or a gift this hot mess ink background will add a fun pop to your design.
Easy to do and unique outcome every time!

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Hot Mess ink background
With just a few simple supplies we are ready to make gorgeous backgrounds.  Add a silkscreen image or HTV image on top and be ready for everyone to love your outfit!

Supplies
Parchment paper
Permanent Ink 2+ colours for best results
Sticky Mat
Water & dropper
squeegee
Shirt/fabric

Place the sticky mat inside of your shirt or under your fabric-- this will prevent ink from bleeding through to the backside of your shirt as well as stabilize your fabric while working. Set aside
Spread ink in random places on your parchment paper. Approximately the size you want you background to be.
Drip a few drops of water on your ink. 
Using a squeegee gently pull the colours together to create light blends.
Carefully flip the shirt onto your parchment paper & press down, applying the ink to the shirt.
Remove parchment and let the ink dry.
Top your beautiful background with a silk screen image or HTV.

See video below for a quick visual how-to!


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DIY Rolled paper flowers

2/20/2022

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DIY rolled paper flowers for shadow boxes and more

DIY rolled paper flowers in a shadow box frame
Easy to care for a beautiful every day of the year. Paper flowers make a great addition to your creative inspiration. 
I love mixing paper flowers into my projects.

Rolled paper flowers are one of the easiest to create. You can cut them by hand, with an electronic machine (like Cricut/ Silhouette) or even a hand die cut machine.


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Rolled paper flowers are simple to make and there are a wide variety of templates available. You can cut them by hand, use your electronic machine or die cut machine.
Personally I love the simple coil or scalloped edge ones. 

Supplies:
Paper - printer paper or cardstock
Scissors (or cutting machine)
Hot glue
Quilling tool, bobby pin or toothpick


Start by cutting out your template.  A simple coil shape is easiest to cut by hand.  Using your quilling tool (or bobby pin or tooth pick)  start at the outer edge and begin rolling in towards the center.  After rolling, allow your flower to "relax" a little by letting it go slightly to loosen it's coil.
When you are happy with the shape, apply a small dot of hot glue to hold your flower on the base.  If desired form & curl the top edges of your flower- depending on the template used this can enhance the look.

I love using rolled flowers  to add an interesting pop to our projects. So many ways to incorporate paper flowers into your projects!


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Stick it creativity

2/3/2022

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 DIY long lasting stickers and labels

DIY long lasting stickers with vinyl and ink
Water bottles, plastic cups, Tupperware labels and more.  Sometimes you want to personalize them to stand out for quick identification or a joyful look to your eyes! 
This easy DIY sticker will allow you to create a long lasting, washable design with ease. For yourself or for a gift these will be an easy project for you!


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Supplies
Chalkology Ink
Iron, heat press or mini press
Stencil of choice
Permanent vinyl-- my preference Oracal 651
parchment paper
Your creativity

Grab your vinyl colour of choice. You can pre-cut a shape by hand or use your electronic cutting machine like a Cricut or Silhouette Cameo.  Or you can create your design and cut it out after-- a little fussy cutting (hand cutting close to the design) can create a unique look.

* Fuzz of your stencil (Tap it a few times on a towel to remove a little of the stickiness, we don't want to pull the vinyl off it's backer yet!). 
* Place your stencil as desired. 
* With your inks and create, create create.  Gently pull your inks across the design, remember no need for hard pressure.
*Gently remove your stencil. Wash the ink out of the stencil so you can re-use it. 
*Allow your ink to dry on the vinyl, you can speed this up by using a cool air fan/hair dryer.
*Using an a heat press at 300F or an iron (med heat),  heat set your inks by placing a piece of parchment between the design and your iron.  Press for 30 seconds -- just long enough to set your ink but not enough to melt the sticky off your vinyl!
*Stick your vinyl to the item of choice & admire your fabulous work!

Let's STICK on the creativity!
I'd love to see your designs.


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How to heat set permanent Inks on cups

1/20/2022

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How to Heat set permanent Inks on cups,coffee mugs and more!

Heat set inks on mugs and cups
There is nothing like a customized coffee mug or wine glass created perfect for yourself, gifting or selling. We want that fabulous DIY design to last for days to come even after washing. 
It's quick and easy with permanent inks and little bit of heat.


Let's get creative!


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Here are my steps for DIY inked mugs and cups success!
1. Select your cup or coffee mug. This will be going in the oven so ensure there is no plastic that could melt on it.
2. Wipe off dust/oils with rubbing alcohol (manufacturing-store dust, finger oils)
3. Select your stencil or plan out your free hand painting!
4. If using a silk screen stencil ensure to Fuzz it (remove excess sticky by placing it on a towel or your shirt a few times). These stencils love to stick but they are reuseable so we don't want to ruin them by stretching when removing!
5. Apply your inks.  If painting with a paint brush get creative.  If using your stencil gently pull across the mesh with your squeegee.
6. Allow to FULLY dry.  This is important or it will run in the oven instead of setting. I like to leave it overniht but if it's really humid out you may need more time.  I have also used a fan blowing on my design to speed up the drying process
7. Heat set time

Place the cup/glass/mug into the COLD oven.  Set the oven to 350F.  Allow the cups to warm up along with the oven. .Once to temperature set the timer for 30min.  Allow the cups to COOL down along with the oven. 

Your ink is now ready for use!
I still recommend gentle hand washing for longest lasting results.


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Christmas Eve Box

12/3/2021

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A Christmas Eve box tradition

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Do you have a Christmas Eve box family tradition?  It's very simple and can encourage family togetherness or simply a fun tradition with wonder and excitement. It's very simple to create and lots of fun to plan the contents each year!

Christmas Eve box project is part of our 12 Crafts of Christmas.. check them all out here


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Let's get creative with our Christmas Eve box!
Supplies
Wooden Crate
Paint
Chalkology Paste
Stencil
Fun to fill the box! (movie, book, snacks, pj's,etc)

Always start with a good base for your wood, check out "Prepping your Surface" This is key to any type of stencil you use.   Paint your crate the desired colour.
Once your paint is dry. Apply your silk screen stencil to the crate- if it is brand new you may need to "fuzz" it off a little, this will remove a bit of the stickiness so that it doesn't adhere too well. Simply place your silk screen on the fuzzing cloth or towel, rub gently & pull up.
Gently pull your paste across the stencil design, remove excess paste.  Remove your stencil. Let paste dry (this is quick!) See video below for a quick how-to.

Once your design is complete fill your box with all the Christmas Eve treats and fun. 
Ideas:   Movie, Story book, PJ's, Snacks & treats, Reindeer Food, small gifts, new ornament, Snowman soup.  Be creative and enjoy filling your box each year!


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DIY Wood Burned Cutting Board

12/2/2021

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DIY wood burn design cutting board

DIY wood burned cutting board
This easy DIY cutting board is created with wood burning so that you can safely use it for food preparation. Easy to create with a stencil and wood burning gel.  You can buy pre-made wood burning gel or check out our DIY wood burning gel blog post & create your own!

This project is part of our 12 Crafts of Christmas series.


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This easy DIY project will have you ready to create gifts for everyone! Teachers, coaches, friends and yourself of course!

Supplies
Wood cutting board (ours was bamboo)
Stencil
Wood burning Gel -- purchase or see our DIY recipe
Food grade mineral oil
Heat tool

Apply your silk screen stencil.  Using your choice of wood burning gel, gently pull it across your design. Be careful not to go off your stencil.
Remove your stencil slowly.
Let your gel sit for a moment while you wash off your stencil.
Ensure you are working on a heat safe surface. I use a heat protecting mat & it works fabulous.
Using a heat gun/tool slowly move around your design.  Continuously move the heat. 
Although I have not tried it -- I have heard others set their design in the heat press or oven However, you do not have control of which sections set darker. This is why I prefer the heat tool as I can control how dark each section gets (with practice!).

Allow your design to cool and then go over your board with food grade mineral oil. Your board is now ready to be a functional decor piece!

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DIY Etched Cookie Jar

11/30/2021

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DIY Etched cookie jar

DIY etched cookie jar how to
Etching ... simple, fun and permanent meaning your design can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher!  Grab your favourite stencil some etching cream and get ready to wow your friends!

This project is part of the 12 Crafts of Christmas series, be sure to catch all 12 days!


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Supplies
Glass Jar
Etching cream (we use Armour etch)
Stencil (silkscreen transfer)
Paintbrush
Squeegee

Select your favouite stencil to etch.  Ensure to "fuzz" it off. The stencils love to stick to glass-- "Fuzzing" the act of temporarily removing some of the stickiness will make removing your stencil easier as well as prolong the life of it. Remember they are reusable!
Carefully place your stencil and remove all air bubbles/wrinkles. The etching cream will sneak under if you do not do this. 
Etching is permanent-- there is no fix (aside from covering it up!)

Apply a generous amount of etching cream on the silk screen part, ensure full coverage.  Allow to sit for 5-20 min (longer will equal a deeper etch).   Using a squeegee, scrape the excess cream off, yes you can reuse this so I just put it back into the jar.
Remove your stencil.  Wash off both the stencil and your glass item. You want to stop the cream from etching so wash it off.
Enjoy your now dishwasher safe design!
Fill with your favourite cookies... try not to eat them all in one sitting. Check out our printables page for my Grandma's famous Jam Jam cookies!
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    I strive to help you find your creative confidence through DIY crafting.

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