Showing posts with label treasures seven. Show all posts
Showing posts with label treasures seven. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Washi Tape Madness

Honey Saffron Soap from Treasures Seven of Estill Springs
http://www.etsy.com/listing/98304733/honey-saffron-glycerin-soap
Washi tape, deco tape, gaffer tape, tissue tape...whatever you want to call it, this is a new craft essential and tons of fun. Essentially, these deco tapes are printed making tapes from Japan; however, you can now buy them in Hobby Lobby and other local craft stores under the Tim Holtz brand. Expect to pay roughly 3.50 dollars for a 10 yard roll. This tape has many uses and is well worth the price. There are tons of patterns and designs, with some of my favorites being the Tim Holtz vintage themes.

This Honey Saffron soap looks so cute all wrapped up with pretty green tape! No matter what you make, decorative tapes can make your products and wrapped gifts look extra nice.

So, besides the pattern, what is so special about this tape? For starters, it is removable and will not damage or rip paper. That is great for scrapbooking and cardmaking. Imagine an adhesive that is totally reposition able and will not damage your project!

Handmade Card (by me, Clare) In Murfreesboro With Black Damask Tape
What else can you do with Washi tape besides packaging and paper crafts? If you are a baker, simply wrap the tape around a toothpick and cut to make flag cupcake toppers. Fold it over a string and trim into triangles for quick mini-bunting. Seal envelopes, cards, and letters with a special touch. I use it with plain brown paper to wrap samples and free gifts.

Where is the best place to buy deco tapes? As I said, I like the Tim Holtz designs available at Hobby Lobby, but I also like buying tapes online. There are many supply selections of deco tapes online at Etsy.com, but many of the best designs are located in Japan or Korea, meaning a 3-4 week wait for your tapes. Just search for Washi tape or deco tape and you will find many to choose from online. Locally, you can also purchase it at Walmart in the craft section, for 1.00.

More Soaps With Deco Tape
See this blog link for many more photos and idea, including decorating wine bottles and making favor boxes: http://bridalmusings.com/2011/11/top-10-diy-washi-tape-wedding-ideas-favour-boxes-by-anna-lee-company/

Sunday, May 6, 2012

October Tullahoma Craft Fair Information

Soap from http://www.etsy.com/shop/TreasuresSeven
Laura Franklin from the Etsy shop Treasures Seven is helping to organize a craft fair in Tullahoma in Oct. 2012, and she is looking for some talented vendors and eager shoppers! Treasures Seven offers a great selection of handmade jewelry, soaps, and supplies. Tullahoma, Tennessee is located south east of the Nashville metro area. This would be a great destination for a fall drive in scenic rural Tennessee. Below, is a letter from Laura with all the details about the craft show and links for more information:


Tullahoma Map
Dear fellow crafter,

I am coordinating a craft fair for St. Paul the Apostle school in Tullahoma, and would like to invite you be one of the crafters at this event. The fair is scheduled for Saturday, October 6, 2012. We will be holding the fair in the school gymnasium. Setup for vendors will begin at 8:00am Saturday morning, and the fair will be open to shop from 9:00am until 4:00pm.

There are a limited number of tables available, so crafters for the fair will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. If you would like to bring a covering for your table, please do so, as some of these tables are not in the best cosmetic shape. Like so many of us, they’re sturdy, but have a few scars to show for their years! =)

There will be a $10 reservation fee per table, plus 10% of total sales to be given to the school. Each crafter is responsible for honestly and accurately tallying and paying their 10% of sales at the end of the day. Crafters are welcome to share a table with another crafter or crafters if they would like.

If you are interested in participating, please contact me at Seventreasures7@aol.com with your name, a list of what crafts you will be bringing (does not have to be comprehensive), and the number of tables you will be needing. Checks for the table reservation fee can be made out to St. Paul’s school, and sent directly to the school at 306 W Grizzard St., Tullahoma, TN 37388. Please note in the memo field that this is for the craft fair. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask! This will be my first time coordinating a craft fair, and I am depending on my fellow crafters to steer me in the right direction!

If you would like more information about the school, please check out their web site: www.cafes.net/stpaulcc/

This is the school my son attends, as well as the school I attended as a child. For those of us in this part of the state, it is, in my opinion, the best education to be had—not for its religious roots so much as its strong academic standards. I also believe strongly in my fellow etsy crafters, and would love to help my fellow Tullahomans become more familiar with the great crafters to be found here!

Thank you for your time, and I sincerely hope to be meeting you at the craft fair!

Laura Franklin

Contact her here for more information: http://www.etsy.com/shop/TreasuresSeven

Scenic Rutledge Falls Near Tullahoma TN