UL Blume: Grace Collection

Starting today, I will be previewing each of inspirational jewelry collections. First up-Grace.

Just as a small grain of sand transforms into a radiant pearl, we are also made beautiful by every challenge we face. Featuring delicate pearls, silk cherry blossoms, and blue glass briolette beads, each piece in our Grace Collection is a reminder of your own inner strength and anything's possible attitude.

Monthly Incentive Decorating Ideas - August

Vinyl Colors Shown:

Matte Black

Materials Needed:

Ornate Mirror (12” x 18” purchased at JoAnn’s)

Mistick

 

Instructions: Prep the mirror by cleaning with mistick. Let dry.  Prep and apply the expression.

Vinyl colors shown:

Terra Cotta

Materials Needed:

MDF Board-Pre drilled-White

7 wooden clothes pins

Fabric dye in various colors (can be purchased at fabric stores)

Multi-purpose wood glue

 

Instructions:

Begin by dying each clothespin in various colors. I used 5 different colors in 5 different containers. I used soup cans and bottles as the dye will stain plastic cups. Add 1 tsp. of dye to each container. Boil a medium size pan full of water. Fill each container about 2/3 full of boiling water. Drop clothes pins into the containers using tongs. Wait about 10 minutes, or until desired color is reached. Remove the clothes pins with the tongs and let them dry on newspaper or foil. Once the clothes pins are dry, adhere them to the pre drilled board using the wood glue spaced about 2 inches apart. Prep and apply the expression.

Fresh Ideas for Hostess and Customer Monthly Incentives—June

Product Color Shown: Slate Grey

Materials needed:

·         MDF board—Pre-drilled

·         Metal Hooks

·         White or cream paint

·         Green paint

Instructions:

       Paint pre-drilled MDF board with white or cream paint; 

let dry

      Paint metal hooks in green, or any fun accent color; 

let dry

Secure metal hooks to pre-drilled board

Product Colors Shown:

Part 1: Whipped Cream; Part 2: Honey Wheat

Materials needed:

·         12" x 12" sewing hoop (purchased at Michael’s)

·         Fabric with a subtle pattern

·         Vinyl effects

·         Medium size paint brush or sponge brush

Instructions:

Assemble your fabric inside the sewing hoop and 

pull tight around the edges.

In a small container, mix 2 parts water with 1 part Vinyl Effects.

Brush the surface area of the fabric with the mixture and let dry overnight. 

This will create a glossed surface for your expression to adhere to.

You may need to pull the fabric tight again before applying your expression.

Finish by cutting the excess fabric to the edge of the sewing hoop.

Product Color Shown:

Whipped Cream

Materials needed:

Bold watering can (purchased from the Home Depot)

Fresh Ideas for Hostess and Customer Monthly Incentives—May

Are you as tired of the cold ? Well this month’s Hostess and Customer Monthly Incentive projects will help cure the winter blues with all the warm reds, yellows, and oranges.

Summer is a great time for BBQs and picnics. Dress up your next outdoor affair by adding this fun expression to your drink tote, or cooler.   

·          “Summer” expression (18059): Berry Red (9030)

·         Metal bucket

Brighten up your home with laughter and this cheery project. Display your favorite pictures, clipped comics, or anything else that gets you smiling.    

·          “Laughing is sunshine for the soul” expression (18293): Valencia Orange (9036)

·         MDF Board – Pre-drilled (300132)

·         Bulldog Clips (300134)

·         Paint, yellow

·         Orange ribbon

Welcome your friends to your home in style with this sophisticated frame. Add a pop of color with cardstock that matches your home décor for the perfect finishing touch.

·          “Welcome friends” expression (18292): Matte Black (9070)

·         Frame – Square Black (300137)

·         Red cardstock

·         Glue

·         Black and ivory ribbon

Fresh Ideas for Hostess and Customer Monthly Incentives—April

Spring is a time of new growth, a time when color returns to the great outdoors. It’s also a great time to bring some color indoors. 

For a truly unique display, construct a rosette out of paper and apply the expression onto a foam core base.  Reminiscent of State Fair ribbons, this project is fun and fashionable.        

·          “You are my inspiration” two-part expression (18727): part 1, Sugar Plum,(9008); part 2, Stone Cottage (9067)

·         White foam core

·         Pink chalk

·         Dusty pink cardstock

·         White cardstock

·         White ribbon

·         Hot glue

Easter is full of color and so is this project. To achieve this look, paint your MDF board white, and then paint stripes across the board. Once it is dry, sand the board smooth and finish with a white-wash (1-part paint; 2-parts water) coating.    

·          “Happy Easter” expression (18728): Electric Lime (9063)

·         MDF Board – Rectangle (300107)

·         Paint, white, green, yellow, orange, teal

2011 Inspirations Incentive—Find Your Inspiration!

NOW through March 15 at 11:59 pm (midnight) MT, we’ve got a little something inspiring for everyone!

Your choice of a FREE EXPRESSION from our Inspiring line of decorative home décor with every $50 purchase.

During the promotion period, you can find their inspiration from 12 of our all-time favorite designs. Featuring top sellers from our Religious, Family, and Uplifting categories, there is sure to be  a message with personal meaning; all in addition to our regular monthly customer incentives!

Fresh Ideas for Hostess and Customer Monthly Incentives—March

“Live what you love,” what a great, inspiring message that many of us need reminding of on a daily basis. This project is a combination of color, patterns, fabric, ribbons, and thinking outside of the box. For example, turn around the MDF board so the beveled edges are on the backside. Paint a layer of vinyl effects over the fabric so the vinyl expression will stick.         

·          “Live what you love” Two-Part expression (18741): part 1, Chocolate Brown, (9080); part 2, Whipped Crème (9005)

·         MDF Board—Square (300109)

·         Mini Blooms—White (300191)

·         Vinyl Effects—Shimmer (300226)

·         Simple Easel (300201)

·         Mod podge

·         16” square of fabric

·         14” ribbon—yellow, pink

·         Hot glue

Green, black, & white is a stylish color combo that is popping up everywhere. It’s also just what was needed for a chic color palette for this elegant expression. Using only a few simple supplies,  create a fashionable welcome sign that is suitable for a myriad of décor styles.

·          “Welcome” expression (18740): Whipped Crème (9005) or Bright White (9010)

·         Vintage Embossed Metal Board—Black (300220)

·         12” x 12” Flocked decorative paper

·         Double-sided tape

Tips & Tricks: Flocked Paper

When working with flocked paper, use paper that is only partially flocked and has plenty of space for the expression to adhere to. Be sure to test a small area with a piece of the transfer tape or clear tape to make sure it won’t pull off the all the flocking. Work slowly when applying the expression and use your transfer tool to help you pull the expression away from the transfer tape if needed.