Decorative Easter Straws and Holder

I wanted to create something fun for my kids during Easter as a decoration for the table and also functional as a straw (but it could also be used purely as a centerpiece decoration for a table or the straws on their own as cupcake toppers).  The best part is the slide on the straw is removable once the straw has been used and slid onto another straw to be used again next year!!

Here is a step by step tutorial for how made the fun little holder and cute Easter straws using the wonderful Unique Laser Designs wood shapes, Canvas Home Basics papers and rope, Tattered Angels mists and paints, Die-Namites Dies, and Xyron Adhesive.

Check out How to Create Decorative Easter Straws and Holder by Erin Reed on Snapguide.

Here are some up close pictures of the straws and holders, look how the wood shapes just shine with the mists on them.

The wonderful Unique Laser Designs Easter wood pieces in Bunnies 6 pc Set, Easter Eggs 6 pc Set,
Rabbits 2 pc Set  were just perfect for this project.

Bunnies 6 pc Set 

Easter Eggs 6 pc Set

Rabbits 2 pc Set

I hope you have a wonderful Easter, and enjoy these fun little ideas for your kids or party this Easter.

Supplies Used
Unique Laser Designs :

Bunnies 6 pc Set

Easter Eggs 6 pc Set

Rabbits 2 pc Set

Cardstock - Canvas Home Basics
Rope  - Canvas Home Basics
Mists - Tattered Angels
Die Cut - Die-Namites Dies
Die Cut Machine - Cuttlebug
Punches - EK
Ink - Prima
Adhesive - Xyron
Straws - Recollections
Jar

Enjoy!!

Altered Art Project!

Hello crafters!

Rachelle here so excited to share with you an altered art project using 

Unique Laser Engraved Wood Products. 

This is a fun and very detailed project.

Let's get started!

Altered Birdhouse Art

{Step 1}

I started with this cute little house I picked up from the

 thrift store for $.75 cents.

Then I applied acrylic pant on the entire house.

I first measured the front, sides, and roof then created template pieces.  I used the pieces to trace and cut out using the selected cardstock. Next, I cutout measured pieces for the roof and then paper punched each. Then I layered each piece on the roof using tacky glue and allow drying time.

{Step 2}

Now it's time for all those pearls. I used a dots of tacky glue and allowed to settle. Then I applied the pearls.

Whole pearls were best to simply pop on. Allow to dry and start the other side of the roof. Once dried I applied cardstock to the remainder of the house.

I created the base using the ATC's. Painted and hot glued together. Then I paper punched cardstock edges to created a short fence. 

{Step 3}

Now it's time for the embellishments which is the fun part. I used a

Prima gate and resin pieces, lace and adhesive pearls. Then I applied flower clusters in the front and roof.

I used my acrylic brick stamp for the sides. I love the brick look.

{Step 4}

I applied greenery, the cherry blossoms, and flourish on the back of the house. I left enough room to place the bird. The bird I used before had been painted, inked, and drawn small lines. Then popped on a wiggle eye. Next, it was time to apply the curly tree and nest.

Here you can see where I applied the brick stamp.

{Step 5}

 Almost done. I applied light paint and attached the wooden word, pearl rhinestone button, and one little rhinestone.

All finished!

I so loved the finished project and the beautiful wood cutouts.

Here are the cutouts used:

Well that's it for now! Remember to stop by

Unique Laser Wood Designs Store 

for all your wood project needs. They have a fantastic inventory of wood laser engraved products.

See ya soon!