How I Shape Styrofoam for Craft Projects with a Hot Knife

Hi Friends, today I show you how I shape styrofoam into craft projects.
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[@lissy7261]

mil gracias por explicar . yo tengo uno de esos tools y le tengo panico jjjjjjj . pero explicastes perfecto . a ver cuando lo uso . ahora me siento mejor ya que distes la explicacion . mil gracias nuevamente .

[@joannbarrandey]

Hola Amigita, Es muy facil y muy pronto para cortar el styrofoam. Te aprecio mucho y te mando un fuerte abrazo y que tengas un feliz dia de gracia con tu familia.

[@debbiewilliams1847]

You are the best teacher in the whole world... The main thing is to remember to push that button!!! I love the little elf ❤I can't wait to make those little gingerbread people and the elf too...they are so adorable friend!!! I just love you ... and thank you for another great tutorial❤

[@joannbarrandey]

Love you Debbie Williams, appreciate you so very much Friend!! The Elf tutorial is coming soon.

[@melaniequinn3458]

He is adorable thanks for showing how you cut them out. Your an awesome team.

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Melanie, appreciate you Friend!!

[@jennpetriew22]

Ooooo, now I'm excited for that Elf video!! What a wonderful way to start a Monday morning, with my friend Joann!

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Sweet Friend, appreciate your love and support!! The Elf tutorial video is coming soon!!

[@ScrappydoakaLilyGonzalez]

Hi.l.we bought this knife because my hubby was making foam mountains for our village and the one he was using gave out so I told him and showed him yours and he luvs it❤️

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Sweet Friend!! The Hot Knife comes in handy, love it!! Happy Thanksgiving Friend!!

[@mariaacosta2224]

Joann & Erick thank you very much for showing us that technique ! Love you friends 💕💕

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Maria, We appreciate you so much Friend!!

[@mariaacosta2224]

Joann can’t wait to watch next project 🥰

[@euniceglushefski4804]

TY Joann --and Eric . I love how you show us your little tips and tricks! TY again for including the patterns.

[@joannbarrandey]

Thanks for watching Friend, appreciate you!!

[@Photobombin]

You're welcome Eunice! Glad you are enjoying the videos.

[@nildareyes9841]

I'm so excited! Can't wait.Thank you also for mentioning to wear PPE and/ or being in a very well ventilated area when using the hot knife.Greatly appreciated your concern and caring for your crafters. God bless you all.😇😃

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Nilda, I never use the hot knife inside but I was unable to go outside yesterday because it was so windy. I was indoors just to film the video but had windows open and fans going. Thank you for watching, appreciate you Friend!!

[@KrazyDaysofKalyn]

I absolutely love the sound of the knife cutting through!!! 🤣❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💋

[@joannbarrandey]

LOL, I do too!! Sizzle Baby!!

[@Photobombin]

I think now we are going to have to do a specific ASMR video cutting foam.

[@KrazyDaysofKalyn]

@@Photobombin I would love it!!! That sounds is fantastic!!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💋

[@HERCREATIVEHANDS]

@@joannbarrandey Can you tell me what HOT KNIFE you purchased please & TY? I know you say you love yours and got it through Amazon but there are several there with various $ prices. I believe you said about $10 but many say the cheaper ones are made cheap and don’t hold up!

[@lindabeard7035]

JoAnn, just how am I supposed to get anything done other than your crafts if you keep coming up with such easy, inexpensive and downright cute items to make? I can't cook, can't clean, can't do the wash as I don't have any extra time for anything other than crafts...lol. Seriously, your projects are so dang cute it's hard not to want to do all of them. You and Eric are the true picture of a loving Mama and her little boy. Thank you from millions of us. Hoping you all have a blessed and Healthy Thanksgiving!

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Linda, We appreciate you so very much Friend!! I know right, I am still not finished with the move, I unbox and put away a little bit here and Christmas decorate a little bit there and make crafts for my tutorial videos and my Honeeito tells me, this is my last pair of clean underware and all I can say is, "so what's the problem?" LOL!! Hope you are having a great Thanksgiving Day.

[@sonyascrafts4527]

I bought me that very hot knife all because of you. Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

[@joannbarrandey]

Hi Sonya, Thanks for watching, appreciate you Friend!! You will love it, the more you use it, the easier it gets, happy crafting!!

[@teresaallen2840]

That heat wand looks very useful. I might have to get one!

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Teresa, appreciate you Friend!!

[@ShoppingwithKeisha]

Hey my beautiful Joann here tuning in!!! whoa you're almost at 13,000 Subscribers! whoooo! omg I love watching when you cut the foam the sound is so satisfying like ASMR! lol and I've never though of sanding it down so thank you for letting us know.. :) Have a wonderful day Joann!

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello My Sweet Girl, Thank you for all your love and support!!! I am so thankful for your friendship, love and hugs to all!!

[@Photobombin]

You were the 2nd person that commented about the ASMR. I almost sped that part up put then realized it was a perfect ASMR clip that we've never done before. I may just have to do an ASMR styrofoam cutting video to see what the reaction across youtube would be.

[@ShoppingwithKeisha]

@@Photobombin that would be awesome! I've watched ASMR for a couple years now. Sometimes it helps me sleep but I enjoy hearing the sounds. That probably sounds weird. Lol pero yess!

[@ShoppingwithKeisha]

@@joannbarrandey aww you're so welcome Joann!! 😊❤

[@BeckyWilson1970]

Never heard of a hot knife before. What a great tool to have in your crafting supplies.

[@joannbarrandey]

Hi Becky, I like it better than a crafting knife, it's fast and easy. Thanks for watching Friend, appreciate you!!

[@stephaniechavez9859]

That elf is so cute!! I would like to see a video on how you sand them.and what you use. Your always such a great teacher! Thank you for sharing 💗🎄

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Stephanie, I appreciate you Friend!! I use light weight sand paper from the DT and just smooth out all the edges, will show again.

[@stephaniechavez9859]

@@joannbarrandey your always so kind to share and answer my questions. I appreciate your time and talent💗😊

[@janinelucas1262]

Hello JoAnne wow I'am so happy i have discovered your channel ,what a beautiful soul you are ,you really have brighten my day and enjoying watching your tutorials. I live in England so will be on the hunt for styrofoam and on the hunt for products like you have in your dollar stores .We do have poundland and other retailers that I might find some items .thank you for your time sharing your talents and great you have your son to film looking forward to being an over the pond friend kind regards Janine big smiles from across the miles xxxx

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Janine, Thanks for watching and Welcome Friend, appreciate you so much!! Love and hugs from Alvarado, Tx

[@nancyrichwine1355]

Thanks for the tutorial! I went to Harbor Freight and got the heat wand. I’m anxious to try it!

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Nancy, Thanks for watching and happy crafting Friend, appreciate you!!

[@Normascalia]

Hi JoAnn! Great tutorial and luv the elf so cute. ❤️

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Sweet Friend, appreciate you!! Elf tutorial video coming soon!!

[@lindawrench8437]

Thank you for showing us how you cut the foam. That was a question I had yesterday for you.

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Linda, Thank you for asking and thanks for watching, appreciate you Friend!!

[@margiestiles8454]

Eric there is a syrofoam heating wand that works great with shapes. 💖

[@Photobombin]

I'll have to check that out. I was just familiar with this product as I often buy tools on a budget from Harbor Freight.

[@margiestiles8454]

@@Photobombin me too! The wand things are budget friendly also.

[@edeez1975]

New sub. Watched your cute Christmas cup tutorial it was too cute and pretty simple. Thanks

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Edee, Thanks for watching and Welcome Friend, appreciate you!!

[@denisewarmack17]

Joann..Thank you sharing this.. And yes..safety first.. I use a wood burning tool to cut my Deco Mesh for my Wreaths I sell..I do use a mask with that tool .you have a blessed day

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you, sending you Crafty Hugs!!

[@denisewarmack17]

@@joannbarrandey I don't know if I have enough lion courage to use that hot knife.. Maybe I'll work on that before Xmas..lol

[@barbaraharrold5361]

Love watching all of your videos:) I can’t wait to watch you make the elf it’s soooooo stinking cute:) my printer isn’t working :( so I need to find some one to print out all of these patterns:) I already have everything and my hubby has a knife to cut the styrofoam:) I’m excited to start making some:) We are going to decorate our fake Christmas tree that we put on the from porch with your gingerbread and peppermint and even put Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus up on top and a little elves around the bottom :-) it’s what’s in my head I just hope I can make it all happen:) oh yes and your candies :) I’m soooo glad Misty and her mom recommended us to check you out:) tfs Have a great Thanksgiving with your family:)

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Barbara, You make my heart happy!! Thanks for watching and Welcome Friend, appreciate you so very much. If you can't get your patterns printed off, send me an email and I will help you out. You fake Christmas Tree idea sounds amazing. I am so thankful to Misty and her lovely Mom for sending you our way. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your Family. (Elf tutorial video coming soon)

[@barbaraharrold5361]

@@joannbarrandey thank you:)

[@grammysagmoe9659]

Oooooh, I need one of those cutters! And Harbor Freight is only a mile from me… have Gingies in my kitchen, so that one is a must! Thanks fir the idea, as well as the patterns.

[@joannbarrandey]

You are so Welcome Friend, appreciate you!!

[@peggyjohnson9837]

Such a great idea! I'm a bit wary of the hot knife though, I'm such a klutz!

[@joannbarrandey]

Thanks for watching Peggy, appreciate you Friend!!

[@vaniawhitfield6486]

I’m getting me one of those knifes, thankyou for sharing!

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Vania, You will enjoy crafting with it!! Thanks for watching, appreciate you!!

[@kathielightfoot1380]

Thank you Joann!! My hubby got me the same foam cutter as a gift but I’ve been intimidated by it as it seems bulky and I have small hands. But I will give it a go. I like that you said go a little outside of the lines. I love your helpful tips. Thank you again!! Thank you Eric!

[@joannbarrandey]

Hi Kathie, Appreciate you Sweet Friend!! Yes, try it, you will love it. The more you use it, the easier it gets. Happy Crafting!!

[@Photobombin]

You're welcome Kathie!

[@maricelaarias9707]

Thanks for showing us…I was curious about how you cut them out🥰💗🥰

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Maricela, appreciate you Friend!!

[@rhondaleatherbury7329]

Thank you for the videos. I have learnt so much! You are amazing!!

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Sweet Friend, appreciate you!!

[@verniegypsysoul812]

YES thanks for taking a few minutes to share all your tips and tricks. I am going to ask Santa to bring me one of these (a hot knife) lol. Thanks for sharing, Vee 💗🌲

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Friend, Thanks for your support, appreciate you!! Hopefully you've been good and Santa might grant your wish, LOL!! You will love it, the more you use it, the easier it gets to work with. Have a great day!!

[@candylanders1178]

Just got my foam cutter from Amazon. It identical to yours. I am looking forward to making these adorable form cuties. Love your content!

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Candy, Appreciate you support Friend!! Happy Crafting!!

[@shondalee5658]

This was a good tutorial, Joanne. The hot knife looks like a handy tool to have on hand. Thanks for sharing the tips.

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Shonda, appreciate you Friend!!

[@lynnb7511]

Hi JoAnn, coming over from Queen Bee Vintage. Subbed, love your channel!!

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Friend, Thanks for watching and Welcome, appreciate you!! I am so grateful to Misty and her Lovely Mom for the shout out. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your Family!!

[@claraodell7308]

I bought one put I was a little afraid to use it. I am going to pull it out and try it after watching you.

[@joannbarrandey]

You will love it once you get use to it, I promise!!

[@LauraTrev1]

Thank you! Hi Joann!! I've been watching your videos and I had asked my husband/Santa since last week for a foam cutter as a Christmas gift lol! I'm not sure which one he will get me but this video is so helpful! Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Laura, Thanks for watching, appreciate you Friend!! Sweet, you're married to Santa also, LOL!! The more you use the hot knife the easier it will get to cut your foam pieces out. You will find out what works for you!!

[@mildredperez9664]

Muy bonito todo!!! me encantan sus videos, súper educativos ☺️ Al verlos me armé de valor y he hecho muchas cosas para mis decoraciones navideñas, saludos desde Houston Tx

[@joannbarrandey]

Hola Amigita, Me da muncho gusto y muchas gracias!! Un abrazo desde Alvarado, TX (serca de Ft. Worth) Feliz Dia De Gracias!!

[@renaarney2824]

Hi there thank you so much for showing us how to do this is looks simple want to try making some of your crafts in the near future have a nice day.

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Rena, Thanks for watching Friend, appreciate you and Happy Crafting!!

[@crystalmcintosh3672]

Absolutely beautiful! You never disappoint! Truly wonderful work !

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Sweet Friend, Appreciate your love and support!!

[@annford9452]

As always, thank you Joann and Erick! Happy early Thanksgiving to you and your family!

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Ann, Appreciate you Friend and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!

[@Photobombin]

You're welcome Ann. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family as well.

[@rhondadavis186]

Hey Joann I ordered myself a hot knife but mine is different from yours. It was a cheaper one so hopefully, it works. Thanks for sharing your cutting technique with us. God Bless

[@joannbarrandey]

Hi Rhonda, Appreciate you Friend!! I'll bet it will be just as good, the secret to the hot knife is, the more you use it, the easier it gets to use. You quickly find what method works for you. Happy Crafting!!

[@sandraspapercreations2025]

Another great video. This was definitely helpful

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Sandra, appreciate you sweet Friend!!

[@sandraspapercreations2025]

@@joannbarrandey Thank you 😊

[@carmelabologna9051]

Thank you for this video Joann and Erick! This hot knife cutter is a real treasure for foam crafts! And I am so glad you said that you got the foam at Walmart. My only question is now how do you sand the edges? I don't know what you use for that. Would have liked to see you do that too. Maybe you could show that along with your next video? I fell in love with the Elf because I have a collection!! And something else I noticed on your tree was an ice cream cone. Will we get to see that as well? I get so excited about your videos and now even more so because I wasn't looking forward to trying to cut styrofoam. But Santa might just put one of those cutters in my stocking this year thanks to you!! Love you both!!

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Carmela, We appreciate your love and support Friend!! I will show how I use light weight sand paper to smooth out the edges in my next video. The ice cream cone is a squishy toy I bought at Dollar Tree, I found it in the Kids toy section. I repainted it and added my twist to it. Will try and show and explain to everyone. Right now DT in my area had a lot of them in stock. Hope Santa brings you a hot knife for Christmas, be good!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

[@paulward9426]

Thank you for sharing with us Jane Ward

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you my Sweet Friend!! The Elf tutorial video is coming soon!!

[@mharzstyrofoamartsandcraft1419]

Thank you Joann for this video...

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Sweet Friend, Thanks for watching, appreciate you!!

[@dianem.cummings7773]

Good Morning Joann ❄️, Thank You for doing this video. Your clearing up some questions I had about that cuter & where to purchase one. Can’t wait to see you make the elf 🧝. He is so adorable looking. Thank You & Eric for taking the time involved in making all of Your crafts designs & videos. I can tell y’all have fun making them. Best wishes for You & Your family for Thanksgiving 🦃🍽. Love You Friends ❤️❣️

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Sweet Friend, appreciate you so much!! The Elf tutorial video is coming soon!!

[@Photobombin]

Thanks for joining in on our projects with us Diane. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

[@deloresbarona5829]

JoAnn you’re amazing! I just commented with my question about the styrofoam you use yesterday and I was ecstatic when I woke up to this video today! You’re the best! ❤️

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Sweet Friend, I hope this video helps answer your question, if not, always feel free to ask again. Thanks for watching, appreciate you!!

[@natalierunion3097]

So glad you posted this!! I was scared to do any of this..

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Sweet Friend, Thanks for watching, appreciate you so much!! There is a Clean Kut Foam Cutter you can get at Walmart for around $10 that is a good starter tool as well. Happy Crafting!!

[@carolynwilson9782]

Thank you. This helps so much.

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Carolyn, appreciate you Friend!!

[@marlenechandler1879]

You have such cute ideas.

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Sweet Friend!!

[@lindalee631]

I could not find the elf head. I found the mummy to use for the body. These are too cute, I have to try them!

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Linda Lee, Thanks for watching, appreciate you Friend!! The Elf tutorial video is coming soon, it will include the pattern.

[@dianenadeau1988]

JoAnn I couldn’t find the elf pattern or the small gingerbread boy and girl. JoAnn your work is beautiful.

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Diane, The Elf tutorial video is coming soon Friend!! The Gingerbread pattern is in the description under show more, click on it and it will take you to the pattern link.

[@Alexmy.7235]

Tu eres encantadora y adoro tu canal!!!! 😗

[@joannbarrandey]

Muchas Gracias Amigita, Muy amable!!

[@melbabowen4389]

Thank you so much, Joann!!!

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you for your support Melba, appreciate you Friend and Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@Idkwtfthisisnordidiwantit]

I might have to get a hot knife…. Because I really do love all the fun crafts. Next JoAnn will be doing ASMR videos just some nice hot knife foam cutting. 😆

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Anna, Thanks for watching, appreciate you so very much Friend. You will love a hot knife!!

[@Photobombin]

I am so glad you mentioned the ASMR. I was going to speed up the footage of the 2nd item cut but realized with no talking it was just pure hot knife ASMR so I left it to see if anyone cared for it haha. Thanks Anna!

[@Idkwtfthisisnordidiwantit]

@@Photobombin I enjoy and appreciate it. Who doesn’t like to be lulled into chill mode with soothing sounds?

[@joycepugh5347]

Great idea - this is better than the electic carving knife - TYVM - have a great Thanksgiving

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Joyce, appreciate your support and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!

[@brendarider8131]

Thanks for sharing. Would love to see how you sand them and what tools are used in the process.

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Sweet Friend, Thanks for watching, appreciate you so much!! I use lightweight sand paper to lightly sand the edges.

[@sandylane1405]

Thia make everything alot easier. I gonna get one thank you

[@joannbarrandey]

Thanks for watching Friend!! The more that you use the hot knife, the easier it is to work with. Happy Crafting!!

[@maldonadoruthie]

Great video thank you for sharing ❤

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Ruthie, Appreciate you Friend!!

[@cathyedmondson7918]

I do not see the elf pattern. Thank you for sharing your amazing ideas! Blessings and hugs

[@joannbarrandey]

Hi Cathy, The Elf tutorial is coming soon!!

[@irenepapadimatosgeorgatou4876]

You are the best thank you once again for sharing

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Irene, appreciate your support Friend!!

[@shawright9273]

You Have Beautiful TALENT

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Sha, appreciate you Friend!!

[@levernelogan4914]

Love it thanks the hot knife is to neat

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you LeVerne, Appreciate you Sweet Friend!! Love my hot knife!!

[@nancyromer626]

Hi. Love all your videos even ones I clicked on a year ago! I thought I saw your new way of cutting craft foam without the hot knife. With cookie cutters?. If so, can you post video again please? Thanks

[@joannbarrandey]

Hi Nancy, Thanks for watching, appreciate you Sweet Friend!! I still use the Hot Knife for bigger projects. The metal cookie cutters are great for smaller projects. You can see the video where I show how easy it is to use the metal cutters. Go to my Channel and click on videos Valentine's Day Ornament ideas. Have a great day!!

[@sueguidry4216]

First I love your wonderful personality and your kindness and your videos FRIEND. I have 2 question how thick is your stryrophome and next question If I seal with modge pog or a sealer can I put project outside?

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you, Sweet Friend!!

[@sharronbrauer6116]

Thank you💕🎄

[@joannbarrandey]

Thanks for watching, appreciate you!!

[@toneil8470]

I was wondering if you bought your knife at harbor freight. Didn't see the elf pattern. Thanks for sharing.

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Friend, Yes, the knife came from Harbor Freight. The Elf tutorial video is coming soon!!

[@peepthisyall]

Great tutorial Friend! ;)

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello My Sweet Friend!! Thanks for your love and support!!

[@rhondamoore3700]

Hey JoAnn, I couldn’t find the elf pattern download. Also, the patterns are so small, how do you go about increasing the size to the actual item? I love watching you and have returned to my crafting once again, all because of you! Thank you so much for your encouragement!

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Rhonda, Thanks for watching, appreciate you Friend!! YAY!! So glad you are crafting again. I will have to see what is going on with my patterns, I had someone else mention the pattern was small. The Elf tutorial video is coming soon!!

[@reginagarcia5507]

Your crafts are so amazing. I wanted to use these gingerbread ones outside for my CandyLand theme Christmas. What can I use to weatherproof the styrofoam for outside?

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Regina, Appreciate you Friend!! I think if you seal them with ModPodge they will do just fine. Happy Crafting!!

[@sarahanderson8371]

I cannot find the elf pattern. The face n body. Can I get it some how? Thank you.

[@joannbarrandey]

Hi Sarah, The Elf tutorial video is coming soon!!

[@terriwhisler8660]

Hi JoAnn and Erick..what a great instructional video. One question, what is the brand name on the hot knife you used! Looks like a tool to have. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us!

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Terri, Thanks for watching Friend, appreciate you!! The Hot Knife I am using came from Harbor Freight, brand is Chicago Electric Power Tools and item #60313.

[@terriwhisler8660]

Thanks for the information…heading to Harbor Freight. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[@sheilajames8499]

Can't wait for the elf pattern.

[@joannbarrandey]

Hi Sheila, Thanks for watching, appreciate you Friend!! Elf video will be uploaded tomorrow, hopefully.

[@sarahanderson8371]

I love this

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Sarah, appreciate you!!

[@jenniecage349]

I can't find the stencil for these elves. I looked in the three Christmas files and I've looked in the two Halloween files. And I'm just unable to locate the elf

[@joannbarrandey]

Hi Jennie, The Elf tutorial video will be coming Soon!! And yes, I will include the pattern with the video.

[@lanaritter9410]

I’ve been watching this video and was wondering do you have this elf for sale and how much or even the smaller on? Love your things!!!!!

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Lana, Thank you for watching sweet Friend, Appreciate you!! I do not have any for sale at the moment.

[@paulreyes4366]

Wow…I loved ur videos.. but I have a question..do u cut ur project straight down or at an angle

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Friend, Thanks for watching, appreciate you!! I cut straight down but sometimes on the curve parts it looks like I am cutting at an angle.

[@sueguidry4216]

First I just love your videos. I have 2 question first how thick is your Styrophome second if you seal styrophome with modge pog or a sealer can you put projects outside???

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Sweet Friend, appreciate you so much!! I use the 1 inch thick styrofoam most of the time. Yes, I have put projects outside under my covered porch with nothing but mod podge sealer and they do really well.

[@sueguidry4216]

Thanks so much

[@The_Tinkers_Cottage]

thank you so much Erick and JoAnn, this has been so helpful. What kind of sandpaper are you using? Is there a special technique to sanding the edges? I'm thinking an emery board for acrylic nails would be great for getting in smaller areas and for shaping.

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Kim, Thanks for watching Friend, appreciate you!! Yes, a nail file would be great for small areas, great thinking. I use light weight sand paper, I bought mine at the Dollar Tree in a variety pack.

[@Photobombin]

You're welcome Kim. Since it's styrofoam and it's already textured to begin with I'd knock it down with a low grit like 60 or 80 which will also be the fastest method. That will help knock down the edges then of course you can hit it with a finer grit like 120. Of course wrapping the sandpaper around a dowel rod or something round will help getting inside of areas and a wood block or sandpaper holder of some sort would be great for getting a good grip hitting everything else.

[@kymwoodward371]

where do you find the elf face pattern plz ......... it isnt in the downloads below ... thanks Kym

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Friend, Thanks for watching, appreciate you!! The Elf tutorial video is coming soon and it will include the pattern.

[@kymwoodward371]

@@joannbarrandey thats great i havent missed it lol hard to get most of the stuff you make here in australia but will look for similar things hugssssssss

[@crochet18burple]

Thank you. Now I need a hot knife

[@joannbarrandey]

Hi Debbie, Appreciate you Friend!! You will love it, the more you use it the easier it gets to work with. Happy Crafting!!

[@nancyvalentine2521]

Joann, they are so cute

[@joannbarrandey]

Thank you Nancy, Elf tutorial video is coming soon!!

[@susanaaron4031]

I know this is probably a stupid question I'm new to crafting. I recently watched your gingerbread man video i see the pattern has several pieces so guess my question is how do you get the body attached to the legs? When you show your cutout it's all one piece. I know this is probably common sense and I'm over thinking it.

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Sweet Friend, Thanks for watching, appreciate you!! The full size pattern is too big for a regular sheet of paper so I have to break it up into pieces. Just tape the pieces together to get the full size pattern. And no, not a stupid question, LOL!! I need to clarify in my videos.

[@susansinclair6465]

Do you have the pattern for the elf? Love watching your videos.

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Susan, Thanks for watching, appreciate you Friend!! The Elf tutorial video is coming soon!!

[@charlenebaucom4475]

Good Morning Joann! Can you tell me what sanding tool you use? Mine were really rough even after sanding with a sand paper sponge. Your projects look so smooth. Love the elf. He’s super cute! Have a good day.

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Sweet Friend, Thanks for watching, appreciate you so much!! I use light weight sandpaper that I wrap around a sanding block that my Son gave me.

[@akeepes]

Couldn’t find the elf pattern. Happy Holiday’s 🎄

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Friend, appreciate you!! The Elf tutorial is coming soon!!

[@cindylawrence7076]

What grit sand paper (I think that's what you call it) do you like to use?

[@joannbarrandey]

I use the fine grit and I get it at the Dollar Tree. Thanks for watching, appreciate you Friend!!

[@cathyeestes3028]

Have you done a grinch?

[@joannbarrandey]

Hi Cathye, Thanks for watching appreciate you Friend!! No, I have not created a grinch but I sure want to. One of our group members posted one she created with just the face and the Santa Hat on a stick and it was so stinkin' cute, I will have to add that to my decorations at some point. The name of my FB Group page is "Crafting with JoAnn Barrandey" I am amazed with everyone's creations.

[@jaynetavis1526]

JoAnn, you didn't put the Elf pattern up yet for us to print. I love every pattern you've done and I love you too. Keep up the good work

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello My Sweet Friend, I will include the pattern on the Elf tutorial video that's coming soon!! Love you Jayne!!

[@pam333hope]

Hello JoAnn, thank you for so much detailed information on your projects, it is much appreciated. I am wondering if smooth Styrofoam is an option for your projects rather than that course rough Styrofoam? As you know it’s hard to find at Walmart…

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Sweet Friend, Thanks for watching, appreciate you so much. I have found and used smooth styrofoam at Lowe's, I use both.

[@lelabailey7812]

Thanks for showing that. What do you use to sand the foam with??

[@joannbarrandey]

Hi Sweet Friend, Thanks for watching, appreciate you!! I use light weight sand paper.

[@lelabailey7812]

@joannbarrandey thanks so much for the info. I found you a bit ago and just came across this video. I now have some time to craft and I just love all of your Styrofoam crafts, so I thought I would give it a try. Thanks again and have a blessed day.

[@KrazyDaysofKalyn]

Hey there beautiful girly girl!!! Love you!!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💋

[@joannbarrandey]

My Sparkle and Shine Girl, love you more!!

[@kimdurant3776]

Do you happen to know if you can buy the hot knife in Canada ? I have looked and so far I am not able to find one ...

[@joannbarrandey]

Hi Kim, Thanks for your support!! I will try and find out and get back to you Friend.

[@kimdurant3776]

@@joannbarrandey thank you so much !

[@kayhansen6959]

This was a very informative video! Thank you. What type of sand paper do you use? Do you use a block? Thank you

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Sweet Friend, Thanks for watching, appreciate you so much!! I use a fine grade of sand paper. I buy a variety pack from Dollar Tree.

[@kayhansen6959]

@@joannbarrandey Thank you. Bless you.

[@clareking1441]

when will you upload the elf pattern

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Clare, Thanks for watching Friend!! Hopefully this week.

[@sharonmoore2429]

Thanks for sharing.

[@joannbarrandey]

Thanks for watching Sharon, appreciate you!!

[@gabbysgoods827]

That is absolutely awesome 👏!!!! Cutter knife. It looks like it makes things much easier to cut out !!! Foam cutter. I want one ☝️!!! I want to make some gingerbread people. Is their a pattern ? I want to make some gingerbread people

[@joannbarrandey]

Hi Gabby, Yes the pattern is included in the Gingerbread People Videos under "show more" click on that and it will take you to the pattern link. Happy Crafting!!

[@jaynetavis1526]

JoAnn, we need the pattern for the elf head, ears and body. Please please so we can copy it

[@joannbarrandey]

Hello Sweet Jayne, The Elf video is coming soon and the pattern will be included. Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@drlowe1]

No need to be nervous...we're all friends.

[@joannbarrandey]

I know Friend, Right!! What was I thinking, LOL!! Thanks for watching, appreciate you Friend!!

[@glitterunique6948]

I love it….I need to get a hot knife

[@joannbarrandey]

Yes you do Shirley and you need to come craft with me sometime!! Gurl, how fun would that be, LOL!!

[@lucyhernandez3408]

thank you god bless you

[@joannbarrandey]

Blessings to you as well, Sweet Friend, appreciate you so much!!