One of my favorite things in the world is stained glass. The sight of white light flooding through a stained glass window, making puddles of color on the adjoining floors and walls always makes me happy. Thus inspired, I came up with this easy project for a foiled wood cross which combines the patchwork look… Continue Reading
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Easy Embossed Look Smooth Foam Balls
Traditional embossing can be daunting for some so KOOL TAK offers you an alternative that is adult and kid-friendly too!Let me show you how to make these easy embossed look smooth foam balls in no time at all! No heat, no mess, no fuss! Materials: KOOL TAK 3D Glue Embossing Effect KOOL TAK Shiny Foil Transfer Sheets… Continue Reading
Snowflake Flower Box Table Topper
Who says you can’t have a garden full of flowers in the winter? Well with this sweet project you can have snowflake flowers year round! This snowflake flower box table topper is fun to make. This project uses some of my most favorite materials – foam core, wooden skewers, embossing metal and Kool Tak foils, glitters and… Continue Reading
Lit Up Christmas Cottage
What is a child’s Christmas without a gingerbread house? This project was totally different in my mind. I had planned to use actual candy and cookies, but about one third of the way through the preliminary sketches, I discovered that I was really going to like this piece and I wanted it to be something… Continue Reading
Ribbon & Foil Angel Tree Topper
I love the tradition of making and giving special gifts to my family and friends at Christmastime. My Mom just adores Angels, so I create a new and special hand crafted Angel for her each year. This year I have designed a tree topper Angel. I hope she likes it! KOOL TAK Premium EXTREME 1″… Continue Reading
Thanksgiving Table Turkey Place Card
Thanksgiving is a time to spend with family and friends. My Niece, Nephew and I have created a tradition of making the Place Cards for the Thanksgiving Table. We try to be as creative as possible, but always seem to come back to the traditional Turkey. This turkey incorporates sparkle and shine as well as… Continue Reading
Recycled and Revamped Jewelry: Autumn Style
I awoke this morning to the first signs of the fall season. It’s rainy and chilly here in the Mid-South, where it was sunny and 86° on Sunday. This weather makes me want to pull out my favorite fleece PJs and snuggle up with a hot cup of joe and a good book. It also… Continue Reading
Glitter Earrings
by Carol Heppner Sparkle is a big trend in summer fashion and you can capture that look with ease this summer. Every girl loves jewelry that glitters and captures your attention. These glitter earrings will be a perfect accessory to all your summer fashion needs. The two Kool Tak™ products that you need to help… Continue Reading
4th of July Birdhouse
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! Recently, I was talking to a friend who had a great upcycling idea – bread ties as shingles! Now I am not a hoarder of recycled materials by any means, but my stash is 4 plastic bin fulls (and growing)! I just can’t throw something away if I think I can recreate it… Continue Reading
Father’s Day Treat Jar
Father’s Day is right around the corner and Dad doesn’t need another necktie again this year. What Dad REALLY wants is CANDY, so let’s package it up with some humor and show him we LOVE him! This Father’s Day gift is quick and easy to make with the kiddos. Change up the message to include Grandpas,… Continue Reading