Welcome!

 

Hi friends! Debb here from Clickersister's Gallery and I have a new project for you today!

I've made these before using the large carboard signs from the hobby store. They really are quick and easy but they look fantastic when they're done!

For this project I used a welcome sign. I chose patterned papers that went well together and Dew Drops to coordinate with the papers.

Start off by painting the edges of the cardboard. No need to paint the front, you'll be covering it with paper.

When the paint is dry, turn your paper and your cardboard face down and trace around each letter as good as you can. Where the letters are connected you'll have to "imagine" the cutting line. It's helpful to just do one letter at a time. Cut the letter out on the INSIDE of the pencil line so that it fits onto the FRONT of the letter when you turn it over. Gently glue into place.

This shows all the letters after they've been applied.

Now the fun part! Using the coordinating Dew Drops, place onto certain straight edges of the letters. If you like, you could actually line whole letters, but I chose to use a few other embellishments. Some ideas are: charms, small silk flowers and leaves, and ribbon.

      

I actually used a sari silk ribbon as a hanger after it was finished.

I hope you enjoyed this and thanks for joining me today!

Hummingbird Canvas Decor

 

Hi! It's Debb from Clickersister's Gallery and I'm bringing you some rustic decor using Creative Dew Drops Canvas!

The first step is to distress the canvas. It was a bit harder than I thought it would be, but take your time and get those threads pulled on the edges and you'll get that distressed look that we want for this project.

Paint the canvas to your liking. I had to add some glitter paint to it. Teehee. Then I used some distress ink and randomly brushed it on the top of the canvas.

I had a scrap of lumber that fit perfectly and glued the canvas to it. I chose a complementary color of Dew Drops and used the Dew Dew Glue to attach onto the canvas.

For the final touch, I wrapped some twine around the top a few times and included some ribbon when I tied the bow.

Thanks for stopping by today!    

Collecting Shells

 

Hi! I have a confession to make... I'm wintering in Florida in my CAMPER and I'm trying to do my projects from this tiny space with the supplies that I brought with me. Whew. I'm glad that's out! Lol! With that being said, I DID get to a beach and collected some shells, and I had these tiny jars that I keep them in. Of course I had to upcycle it with great product from                  The Robin's Nest.

I had some modeling material and a silicone mold for lacey borders

I chose one of the smaller borders because this is a fairly small jar. I've had mine for years, but I know the hobby stores carry small glass jars all the time. The modeling material can be pushed into the mold, then the excess removed with a sharp blade.

Each border piece needs removed quickly and placed around the jar to dry. They do shrink a little, and I left mine to dry a couple days. If you take them off too early they shrink more and then break when you try to put them back on the jar. Don't ask me how I know!!!

So after they're good and dry, they can be removed from the jar and painted.

I painted with an acrylic paint and then used glitter paint over the top of the color. The painted borders can then be put back onto the jar.

I then chose the Dew Drops and the Dew Dew Glue to apply the bling!

I evenly spaced the Dew Drops between the two borders, and the project is complete.

Can't forget the shells!

Thanks for joining me today!

Upcycled Cookbook Holder

Hi there! It's Debb from Clickersister's Gallery and today I'm bringing you an altered recipe holder!

I started out with an easel-backed recipe holder that I had purchased a few years ago. I wanted to dress it up a bit so I used some leftover rub-on decals from another project. I got out some pretty dew drops and library clip.

I started out by cutting the decal into smaller pieces and rubbing them on.

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I then applied the dew drops using the dew dew glue dots onto the front of the holder.

I then applied the library clip to the top to complete the project!

It can now be used to hold an open cook book or as a recipe holder!

What a fun upcycle project using leftover craft items and the beautiful dew drops!

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

Wood Block Decor

 

Hi there! Today I have a cute decor project for The Robin's Nest. Just grab a few basic supplies and we're off!

I took a 2x4 and cut it into 6 pieces ranging from 5 to 7 inches in length.

I painted them with two coats of some leftover off-white paint.

I lined them up in a pleasing manner, then outlined the word LOVE on the center blocks. I used a straight line in an attempt to duplicate a font something like the old Tinker Toy font. We'll be putting paper over it later and adding the dew drops.

I chose some Metallic Dew Drops and some magenta paint to get started.

I punched out some paper hearts to use on the two end pieces of wood.

It worked really well to cut the strips of paper into 1/4 inch wide strips. It was the perfect size for the dew drops to fit on. After gluing the paper down, add the dew drops on each intersection to create the "tinker toy" look. I distressed the edges of the wood blocks with sandpaper and added some teal dew drops for accent color.

I finished by brushing each letter with a glitter pen to add some shimmer.

I added some jute twine around each piece to add a rustic look. All in all, a cute project to display! Thanks for stopping by today!

Lovely Little Flip Book

Hi there! Today I'm bringing you a lovely little tag flip book using beautiful Dew Drops from The Robin's Nest Creative! I purchased this printable file from an online store, but you could certainly make this from any double-sided patterned paper and tag dies or templates, or just cut shapes by hand and punch a hole in the top! I used this one because of the multi layered butterfly and flower. It's a great project to use whatever you've got!

 I chose the Pink Dew Drops because they matched the colors in the paper. I inked the edges of each layer of the flower, then slightly curled each petal with an embossing tool. You can use a skewer or end of a paint brush, or anything you have on hand!

 

 

I added a Dew Drop using the dew dew glue dots!

 

I inked the edges of the butterfly layers and layered them. Here I chose the xxx Dew Drops.

 

 

I used the Dew Drops to form the body of the butterfly. I used layers of tags, etc, and inked the edges to give it dimension.

 

 

The inked flower layers with the Dew Drop center is soooo cute!

 

 

And that layered butterfly!

Here's the front of the completed tag book! I thought about using a large key ring, but decided to use some Sari Silk ribbon to give added texture.

And here's the back of the tag book!

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Embossed Key Chain

 Hi! Debb here, with my first post for The Robin's Nest Creative! Today I made for you an awesome key chain using a few supplies and the amazing Dew Drops by The Robin’s Nest.

I started with a package of wooden key tags and used a 3D Leather-look embossing folder. I also had some foundry wax on hand to give the “leather” some color and shine.

I embossed plain gray paper to use on the keychain.

I applied a thin layer of glue and put the embossed paper on it. I then gently trimmed the paper off around the wooden shape. I used a hole punch tool to punch out the hole at the top of the tag. I then repeated the process for the other side.

I lightly applied a coat of Foundry Wax to bring out the texture of the leather embossing.

Now the fun part… deciding which Dew Drops to use! I chose the Dark Vanilla Dew Drops.

Using the dew dew glue, I applied one dot at each intersection, then applied the dew drops.

And here’s the finished “leather” look key chain! What a fun project, and so easy with just a few supplies and Dew Drops! Thanks for joining me today!