This Old Barn Creations

Vinyl Finds Pumpkins!

2012-10-01T11:03:00.002-05:00

Oh my! Look what happened when I took a trip out to the pumpkin patch!

Photo Book

2012-09-13T23:41:00.001-05:00

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5x7 Folded Card

2012-09-13T23:38:00.001-05:00

Classic Thanks Thank You Card

Send thanks with Shutterfly custom Thank You Cards.

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Fairytales Do Come True!

2012-08-27T11:11:00.004-05:00

Vinyl Projects Galore!

16 oz tumbler! What a fun way to show Team Spirit and protect mother earth at the same time!

16x20 Family Rules Canvas Wall Art

16x20 Canvas Wall Art - Twinkles feature rhinestone centers!

Brighten up the dreaded laundry room with some fun wall art!

Can't forget about Grandma!!

Stick Family Fun!

2012-07-30T07:19:00.001-05:00

We now have assigned seats on our favorite little buggy!

I love gardening....

Jay loves farming...

And the boys love riding in back!

What fun it is to pick out and add stick people to the vehicle!

Want your own? We have a large variety now available in our Etsy store!

Stop by and pick yours out today! etsy store

Mixing Media!

2012-07-25T06:18:00.000-05:00

It's amazing what happens when one mixes a little bit of paint on a canvas....

I've always loved painting, but can't even draw a good stick person! So with a little bit of help from my cricut I was able to create a little bit of magic!

The sky truly is the limit!

Down Right Busy!

2012-04-01T11:40:00.000-05:00

Sunshine & babies creates endless energy!

We've been down right busy the past few months getting ready for the Pipestone Spring Fling!

Come on along with Mattie. . .

Aging clothes pins!

I found the cutest little clothes pins at Walmart the other day! They worked perfect for our display!

(A little bit of double strong coffee did wonders for the shiney new pins!)

Shelving Frames + Spray paint + chicken wire = the perfect display for us!

Hair Bows... Ponytails..... conductor hats... bags... Scrabble tile necklaces....

Altered Domino Magnets.... BookMarks... Knit Caps & Headbands with clips...

Write on -Wipe off Magnetic Barrette Holder Boards...

Tied Fleece blankets & pillows...

Decorated Gift Bags & Buckets...

Headband holders...

Cupcake Pokes...

Scrapbooks...

Wood Picture Blocks...

and

Dead Sea Bath Salts!

Our first craft show was a GREAT success!

Next show - -

Friday, April 20, 2012 5pm-9pm

Annie's Coffee House and Winery in Garretson, SD

See you there!

Valentine's Day is Coming!

2012-01-30T06:50:00.001-06:00

Valentine's day is only a few weeks away! I've been having SO much fun creating!!

Wild about You! Tootsie Pop Wraps available in My Etsy Shop!

Valentine Can & Nugget Wraps - Coming soon to My Etsy!

Tall Milk Carton Gift Box Printable

Fits a one pound bag of pistachios or 2 bags mini candy bars!

Available in My Etsy Shop!

Isn't this bear the cutest little thing you've ever seen!!??

She and her friends are available for purchase over at http://www.kristidailey.com/

Here's what I did with her...

Front

2" x 7" bag filled with wrapped nugget bars!!

Back of nugget bag!

Nugget bag printables & pre-made bag tags will be available in my etsy store soon!

TWINS?

2011-11-06T04:58:00.000-06:00

You should have seen the look on Jay's face when I told him we were expecting twins! (a baby girl AND a baby boy!!) And yes, they arrived as all babies arrive...with absolutely NO clothes!

So, I dug out the sewing machine and went to work!

Side Closure bib & headband!

Side Closure bib with button!

Needless to say, we've totally fallin in love with our American Girl Bitty Baby twins and as a result, patterns for the headband and side closure bib are now available in our Etsy store!

Our patterns with instructions are easy to follow and come complete with colored pictures. Available in either printed/mailed directly to you or PDF download.

Great craft show item! - Perfect for stocking stuffers or gifts for that special baby doll!

Check out our Etsy store to purchase your patterns now!

More to come designs & surprises to come! Stop back soon!

Vintage Inspired BELIEVE Christmas Banner Just listed on EBAY!

2010-12-04T07:14:00.000-06:00

Close up of letters 'E' and 'L'

This banner was SO much FUN!

I love the vintage 'feel'!

Lots of layering!

-Hand crafted Rosettes

-Rose Glittering Stars

-Layered Letters

-Hand tied together with Vintage Lace and Tulle,

Buttons and Twine

Simply log in to Ebay and search TOBC to view our listings!

Vintage 'Joy' Word Book Just listed on Ebay!

2010-12-03T11:40:00.001-06:00

I love creating mini word books!
Each tells its own story once personalized pictures and journaling are added!

Each page (letter) of this album opens up to reveal hidden messages and surprises!

Heart dangles from the 'J'

The 'O' page layouts

Notice the removable hand-tied mini book!

I just love the baker's twine binding and cute jingle bells!

A closer look behind the 'J'!

The love family tradition tag pulls out to

reveal a hidden double sided tag!

I LOVE that snowflake!

Reminds me of Granny's house at Christmas time!

Here's a closer look at the inside of the Santa mini book on the 'O' page.

The matte on the left side is removable and slides under the tag for

safe storage.

The tag on the right side has two tags attached together with a swirl clip leaving plenty of room for pictures and journaling!

Pages 4 and 5 of the mini album

I just love the vintage Santas in this album!

The 'Y' page layouts...

More removable tags!

A closer look at a few of the removable tags!

Oodles of tenderloving care went in to creating this album!

Stay tuned! This mini word book was created from a cereal box! SVGs and templates coming soon!

This album was just listed on EBAY! Simply log in and search for TOBC to see items we currently have for sale!

Old World Santa Easel Gift Card Box just listed on Ebay!

2010-12-01T09:04:00.000-06:00

A beautiful gift that can be displayed for years!

Drawer/card base created from heavy chipboard.

A beautiful Christmas display!

1" deep drawer pulls open to reveal gift!

Perfect size for gift cards, candy, or that special gift!

(candy for display only - not included with card)

Card folds down to lay flat on top of box.

A closer look at Santa!

I love the word curls!

Top quality designer papers used in creating this gift box card.

I had alot of fun creating this card!

Alot of time was spent on adding the perfect details including inking, glitter pens, and gold metalic ink.

Size: approximately 5" x 5 3/4" - box 1" deep

This one of a kind gift box card is available on Ebay! Simply search for TOBC to find all of our items listed!

Basket Full of Gift Tags!

2010-11-21T12:54:00.002-06:00

Gift tags galore!

I'm ready to start wrapping gifts now that my tags are finished!

Find out how I made them below....

Using the tags & bags cricut cartridge, I cut scallop top tags at 3.5", shadow and selected the hole option for the tag base.

I used Kraft colored cardstock from my MemoryWorks November Express Kit, and Brown Prism Cardstock.

Next I cut the layer tag at 2.5", shadow and selected teh hole option.

I cut the tree and candy cane svgs (free downloads below) from the designer papers included in my Memory Works November Express kit, printed the sentiment on BasicGrey white ledger paper, cut out in the shape of a pennant and inked everything!!!

I brushed Colorbox velvet fluid chalk on the candycanes for a little color.

Adhered the layers together with my hot glue gun (one of my favorite toys!)

Added a small bow made from ribbon included in my Memory Works November Express kit, strung a piece of twine through top hole for hanging, then brushed on a bit of modge podge and sprinkled with crystal course glitter. I LOVE the way they shimmer! Can't wait to put them on the gifts under the tree!

Guess I need to get my tree up first!

Happy Crafting! ~Rhonda

Click on links below to download SVGs and Sentiment PDF

Candy Cane SVG

Christmas Tree SVG

Sentiment Set

Snowman Candy Bar Wrap

2010-11-20T08:02:00.002-06:00

No Snow? No Worries! Whip these little Snowman Candy Bar Wraps up in no time at all!

..... No Snow needed!

Turn this.....

Into this.....

It's Easy Peasy!!!

Download instructions and template below!

Instructions and Digi Stamp

So excited........I just can't hide it...

2010-11-08T08:58:00.000-06:00

For some of us, keeping a secret is a pretty difficult thing to do...

Coffee ... check .....

Morning news....check ....

Jay's lunch...check .....

Menard's Honey Pick Me Up List...Check......

OK.... I'm  ready to roll on this morning!

Now...... what was I going to do?

Oh right, I was going to share some great news!

A few months ago I was asked to be November's Guest Designer over at Memory Works!

I really didn't have to think about the answer!   Afterall, how could I say no???!!!

Then it happened....

As soon as I said yes.....

the ideas began...

the mind went on overload.....AND

Since one of my favorite words is "Believe"...

...of course a Christmas banner was in order!

Bottom Pennant:
I developed an SVG file and cut the pennant with my cricut. (download free here)
--free SCUT2 files at bottom of post

I cut the pattern 7 times, one for each letter, and inked the edges using ColorBox Cat's eye fluid chalk.

BasicGrey's flocked demask adds ... ohhhh la la la! for sure!!

Using my favorite Christmas songs, I typed in titles and printed them on white prism cardstock, cut and inked with ColorBox Cat's eye fluid chalk.

Next up? Rosettes of course!

I developed an SVG file for the rosettes and cut them with my cricut. (download free svg here)

Cut the pattern 7 times, one for each letter, then accordian folded each one at 1/4" intervals and set aside.

Then cut 7 - 2" circles, formed the rosettes and using hot glue, glued the 2" circle to the back of the rosette. Hot glue dries fast! Gluing the 2" circle on the back and the hot glue both help the rosettes keep their shape!

Then I cut out the letters and shadows, and glittered EVERYthing... including MYSELF!

I LOVE glitter, but HATE when it gets all over everything, so I sealed it with modgepodge... and here's how I did it...

Finally! Time to assemble!

1. Lay banner pieces on flat surface and grab your hot glue gun!

2. Apply hot glue to back of each Rosette (on back of 2" circle) and position on pennant

3. Apply hot glue to back of each letter and position on Rosette.

4. Apply Christmas music strip to top of pennant

5. Punch holes in each top corner of pennant, thread tulle through and tie

--When I tie the tulle, I like to leave about 1/2" between the pennants so they are able to move when

hung. --Just adds to the 'flow' and beauty of the banner!

Download the SCUT2 pennant and rosettes free click here!

To see more of my projects and what's been happening, hop on over to the Memory Works Blog (click here)!

But Wait! The excitement surely doesn't end here....

There's WAY more to come!

Have you seen the November MemoryWorks Express Kit ???

I have some FUNTASTIC Christmas ideas cooked up and simply can't wait to share them with you!

Stop back soon! The UPS man just dropped off my November Express Kit....

WOW! It's beginning to feel ALOT like Christmas!! Can't wait to share more with you!

Have a Craft Happy Kinda Day! ~Rhonda

Fabulous Friday Finds at Etsy!

2010-10-15T16:21:00.000-05:00

With Christmas just around the corner, I decided to do a bit of shopping today......

I absolutely LOVE Etsy! Take a look at the treasures I found today.....

First Stop..... a pair of stunning earrings over at galla15

Next stop... over at debstgo's shop I found this gorgeous print!

Then I hopped on over to Giftbearer's shop where I found this stunning bracelet!

On to jQjewelrydesigns where I found a stunning necklace!

Next stop a wonderful 2011 calendar over at Crystalphotography

On to lindab142 's shop where I found these great Halloween Wine Glass Charms!

Final stop today EmbroiderMeBoutique where I found this set of Chicken Costumes. Aren't they just the CUTEST costumes you've ever seen?!!

This year I am totally doing ALL my Christmas Shopping on Etsy! Something about the personalization, handmade goodness, and art... not to mention I can stay home and shop... no crazy wild traffic going on.... no rushing...no pushing....no grabbing.... AND it comes right to my front door! Gotta love it!

...and YES I'm still giggling....are you??!

Great weekend wishes to you!

Awesome Prim Witch Hat Giveaway -- Ends 10/15/10!

2010-10-15T10:05:00.000-05:00

Denise over at KKL Primitives is giving away an awesome Witch Hat!

You simply HAVE to check out the amazing Primative designs!!! Drop by KKL Primatives - HURRY! Giveaway ends tonight (10/15/10) at midnight!

Smell My Feet Bag Topper! LOL!

2010-10-01T12:30:00.003-05:00

Could it really be........Witch legs????

NO.... they're dipped pretzel rods silly! No Tricks! Just Treats this Halloween!

Printable template with instructions available for download in our Etsy store.... or if you use Sure Cuts Alot (SCAL) and a Cricut, download the SCUT and sentiment tags below.

Smell My Feet Sentiments

Witch Legs Scut

Halloween Boo! Bear Banner

2010-09-23T09:26:00.001-05:00

Good Morning! The calendar tells me Fall is here in South Dakota, however the weather is making me wonder if Spring has returned! 2" of rain registers in the rain gauge at our home, however just 15 miles away they received 6" and it is STILL raining! I wonder how many popsicle sticks it would take to build an ark big enough to fit the two mini donkeys, 3 chicks, 1 rooster, Jake (dog), Charli (cat) and Jay & I... the waterway is running like crazy (has been since 4pm yesterday).....

OK... on to the FUN stuff!

Teddy bears and Halloween just seem to go together! (I prefer 'cute' Halloween things....otherwise I need a blanket to cover my eyes! --brings back too many memories of monsters under my bed.....!!!)

I designed the bears in inkscape and imported in to SCAL (Sure Cuts Alot), then cut the pieces using my cricut, pieced together, and set aside.

Topnote pieces are cut using Accent Essentials (blackout) at 4". I used the Eerie paper set for the next layer, accented, sewed and traced/colored bats, spider webs, etc with glitter pens. Then set aside.

The bears are chalked, inked and pieced. (eyes are hand painted) When finished, I sprayed them with sealer to prevent smudging/smearing the chalk. I used small squares of coordinating paper for the ghost's patches.

The letters were cut using SCAL (Tan Patty), inked with ColorBox fluid chalk (LOVE that stuff), outlined with black glitter pen and coordinating ghost brad added to !.

When all pieces were finished, I glued layers together, punched holes in each top corner and tied together, leaving about an inch between each, with twine (LOVE twine!); tied coordinating ribbons to the twine between each pennant, and finished with hot gluing a tied bow and button on each corner!

Enjoy your day!

Tractor Easel Birthday Card

2010-09-21T07:35:00.002-05:00

Jay's father has great love for the land and tractors. Thus the inspiration for easel this card!

I found the instructions for the easel card here! Following the tutorial, I put the card together, then selected the graphics, lightened the background using paint shop pro, added the sentiments and printed. Using glitter markers, I colored in the cornstalks in the background and traced over 'The Greatest Gift', which added a little sparkle. The tractor and 'Dad' are cut with the Cricut and SCAL. I punched holes in the red/black layered rectangle then strung twine through the holes and tied on the backside before adhering to the background.

Using the same corn graphic design on the inside, I printed and colored with glitter markers.

I got a pretty good giggle when Jay went to sign the card for his dad..... he didn't want to 'ruin' the sparkling cornstalks, so signed the card up on top, under the flap!!! :)

This card was entered in the 'Old McDonald had a farm' challenge over at Challenge Up Your Life.

Enjoy your day!

Free! Spooky Sweets.... Frighteningly Good Halloween Tags!

2010-09-13T18:04:00.000-05:00

Sorry it's been so long since I've posted! Believe me, I've been experiencing Cricut, Crafting & Blogging withdrawls! Some how or another I managed to herniate 3 disks in my neck... yieyieyie... it's not been a fun past couple months..... However, there is good news.... I am now able to type and play with my cricut for a few minutes before having to go walk around, talk to Jake (dog) or just totally go do nothing....
Fall is absolutely my favorite time of year! I love the colors, crispness in the air and of course watching the donkeys & Jake's fur get extra thick! Mattie (mini donkey) is so adorable when her hair gets thick... it gets extra curly!!

ENUF said! Now on to the fun stuff!!!

These sweets tags are so easy to make! I used inkscape to design the center (download your own below!), printed out on cardstock and then used my 2" circular punch to punch the centers out. I used the cricut and accent essentials to cut the scalloped circles (2.5" & blackout) from BasicGrey's Erie scrapbook paper, then glued the center to the scallop, punched a small hole at the top of the tag, strung twine through the top and Wala! Cute tags all ready for my homemade Halloween Goodies.... (Wow! I might be ready this year!)

Tip: I printed my tags on white prism cardstock! I used my paper cutter to cut the paper 8.5" x 11" and then just hit print! I LOVE the added texture!

Download the tag centers here!

Spooky Sweets Tags -Orange

Spooky Sweets Gray

You could also use these as cupcake toppers! Simply cut 2 Spooky Treats Tags out and sandwich a toothpick, bamboo stick, or lollipop stick in between before gluing together!

Old Wives' Tale Handmade Soaps Giveaway!

2010-07-26T17:08:00.000-05:00

Jessica over at Old Wives' Tale Soaps & Alisha at Kostuik Crew's Blogspot have teamed up and are offering a GREAT Handmade Soaps giveway!!
My personal favorite:

    Description:

        This item is white and clean, with real rose petals embedded in the heart-shaped fizzies.

        When you release your fizzy into you bath water, it tosses the rose petals away, as flower girls do at
        weddings... hence, the name! =D

        This fizzy produces an invigorating, grapefruit scented bath.

        This listing is for 3 mini fizzies, each .5 ounces for one bath. Treat yourself to "the big day" feeling ANY         DAY!

Hop on over to Alisha's blogspot to find out how you can win!!

Print 'n Create July 4 Celebration Invitation - Stars, Fireworks & Marshmellows !

2010-06-19T11:24:00.000-05:00

July 4th celebrations just wouldn't be complete without fireworks and marshmellows!

We had alot of fun designing the fireworks and the marshmellows! We love a good challenge... and challenge ourselves we did! We could see and draw on paper the marshmellows and fireworks...but the real challenge came when we tried to get them on the invitation! :)

Download the print 'n create jpg files free below this post!

Enjoy!

Print 'n Create your own July 4th Banner!

2010-06-18T09:20:00.002-05:00

Gathering with friends and family to celebrate the spirit of Patriotism and Freedom is a tradition for many!

We've been busy working on our celebration decor and thought we'd share!

Print 'n Create your own July 4th Banner!

Download the banner pieces complete with instructions in .jpg format below this post!

**Print, Cut & Laminate to preserve & protect your banner from the elements!**

Stop back again soon -- More print 'n create your own July 4th decor to come!

Congratulations Tracee & Thank you!

2010-06-01T06:14:00.000-05:00

Congratulations Tracee! You are the winner of the MWorks Blog Hop Recipe Folio! Send me your address and the folio will be on it's way!

Thanks to all who stopped by my blog for the blog hop, to Sue for organizing the hop and to my fellow MWorks Consultants for participating in the hop! What fun it was!

We ended our Memorial Day weekend at the BEST action-packed 410 Sprint car race we've ever seen last night! WOW... 3 cars wide going across the finish line! --Sure wish we could see an instant replay! :)

That's all for now, enjoy the day!