How to Catch a Mouse – Wreath Tutorial Using a Pencil Wreath, Cotton Windowpane Mesh, Paper Mesh and Ribbons

Saturday, May 11th, 2013
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Adorable wreath for a child’s room. This wreath features a Children’s Print by RAZ entitled “How to Catch a Mouse” The images taken for this tutorial were done with the plastic wrapping left on the print. We put wreaths together in the shop to give you inspirational ideas, show how products look once they are [...]

Happy Birthday Mama

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013
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My grandmother, fondly called “Mama” would be having a birthday this week. She died in the 1980′s when she was 85. I’m not an overly sentimental person but memories of my childhood came flooding in this morning and I thought I would share. In the 1950′s and 1960′s when Mama lived in the “old house” [...]

Curly Wreath Tutorial Using Deco Poly Mesh and a Pencil Wreath

Sunday, May 5th, 2013
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    This is a Curly Wreath Tutorial to show you one way to make a curly wreath, there are other ways, but this was the first way we learned so we’ll start there. This Curly Wreath results in a really large wreath that measures 32″ or so across. You can make a curly wreath [...]

2013 RAZ Postmark Christmas Decorated Trees

Sunday, May 5th, 2013
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ITEMS USED FOR THIS TREE: 3238017 Flocked Present Ornament 3302822 Postcards Ornaments 3316410 Elf Legs 3316411 Elf Shoe Ornament 3316412 Snowman Ornament 3316413 Posable Snowman and Moose 3316626 Bobble Car and Truck Ornament F3306867 Package Spray F3316439 Light Bulb Spray (we don’t have these, but do have a similar style) F3316569 Ornament Spray (we don’t [...]

Wreath Tutorial Using a Square Twig Wreath, Vertical Line Mesh, Deco Poly Burlap, Jute and Banana Weave Ribbon

Saturday, May 4th, 2013
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This wreath tutorial is a little different since we actually “re-purposed” another wreath and gave it a whole new look. The wreaths we make in the shop are usually for demonstration only to show you new products and to do  tutorials to assist you in created your own decorations. It’s very helpful sometimes to see [...]

Deco Poly Mesh Flower Tutorial Using 21″ Deco Poly Mesh and Pencil Ties with Balls

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013
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This is a quick tutorial to show you how to make these huge, billowy Deco Poly Mesh Flowers.  It measures about 32-35″ in width and took one roll of 21″ x 10 yards Deco Poly Mesh. I’m always hesitant to do a tutorial with the first attempt at anything because you KNOW you’re going to [...]

Americana Wreath Tutorial Using Cotton Windowpane Mesh, Paper Mesh and Jute Ribbon

Saturday, April 27th, 2013
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Memorial Day is just around the corner and 4th of July isn’t far behind! But you really don’t have to wait for a holiday to show your Patriotism))) We created this Americana style wreath with some new products that just arrived and took several photos to show you some of the new signs that are [...]

Rustic Wreath Tutorial Using Work Wreath, Windowpane Mesh, Faux Burlap and Paper Mesh

Saturday, April 27th, 2013
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  Rustic Wreath we made in the shop today mainly to show you some of our new signs that just came in this week. Lots of great signs that are perfect for cabin wreath, western, summer and fall style creations. We chose this rustic wooden cross with it’s grapevine and gold metal star as a [...]

RAZ 2013 Aspen Sweater Christmas Trees and List of Products Used on Trees

Thursday, April 25th, 2013
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RAZ Aspen Sweater Collection Christmas Tree #1 ITEMS USED FOR THIS TREE: 3303450 Mounted Deer Head 3303451 Mounted Moose Head 3304108 Ski Ornament 3306252 Faux Snowy Branch Bundle 3306253 Faux Snowy Branch Bundle 3316347 Knit Ball Ornament 3316349 Knit Mitten Ornament 3316352 Knit Stocking Ornament 3316354 Knit Candy Cane Ornament 3316355 Knit Ball Ornament 3316357 [...]

RAZ 2013 Merry Mistletoe Christmas Trees and Christmas Decorations Used on Tree

Thursday, April 25th, 2013
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RAZ 2013 Merry Mistletoe Christmas Tree #1 ITEMS USED FOR THIS TREE: 3002363 Holly Ornament 3202443 “Merry Christmas” Santa 3302490 Santa 3302991 Glittered Ball Ornament 3302997 “Ho Ho Ho” Sign 3303133 Sitting Santa 3306854 Present Drop Ornament 3315024 Bow 3316568 Glittered Kismet Ornament 3322926 Plaid Ornament 3322933 Santa Head Cluster Ornament 3356411 Glittered Ornament F3126014 [...]