Got a Stubborn Pair of Scissors?

Don’t you hate it when you pick up a pair of stubborn sticky scissors? Well, here is a quick fix. I am over on the ScraPerfect blog today sharing how I quickly fixed my pair of scissors with the Best Cleaner Ever. [blog post]

DIY Resist Spray Tag

Tag it Tuesday This week’s tag is a variety of mixed media. Beginning with DIY resist spray and ink smooshing. Then add ephemera in coordinating colors to finish the tag. To make your own DIY Resist Spray, follow my tutorial here: [Resist Spray] For the free teacup PDF printable: [Teacups] In the above close-up image, … Continue reading “DIY Resist Spray Tag”

Let’s Make a Bracelet for Spring

with Gwen Studios Spring is almost here and adding a new accessory to your wardrobe is a great way to update without spending much time or money. I added beads to a fluted ribbon technique. Using Gwen Studios’ pink satin ribbon, I made this lovely bracelet to update my spring wardrobe. This project was created … Continue reading “Let’s Make a Bracelet for Spring”

Etching a Keepsake

with etchall creme I dried the flowers from my daughter’s homecoming dance and then found this glass jar at the Dollar Tree that they fit into. I then etched the date and school on the side of the glass as a keepsake for her. etchall creme made this possible. Using a Cricut Maker, I cut … Continue reading “Etching a Keepsake”

Using Handmade Stash – Tag it Tuesday

I originally made these materials for a project and then went in a different direction. So I decided to use them this week for Tag it Tuesday. I collaged the painted book page and then added the coordinating watercolor-painted flowers. materials See the details in the close-up image above. The colors are stunning. Video Tutorial: … Continue reading “Using Handmade Stash – Tag it Tuesday”

Tagged Paperclip

The Paperclip Facebook group runs a theme each month. For January it is our word of the year. I didn’t choose a word for my year but I decided to create this tagged paperclip with words from Philippians 4:8 for the challenge. Grab the free tag printable here: [Misty Pink Tags] All you need is … Continue reading “Tagged Paperclip”

Let’s Try an Embossing Technique

Tag it Tuesday This is an interesting way to alter the use of your embossing plates. I have done this process before with better results using a different machine. Experimenting with the amount of pressure does affect your results. What we want to have happen is only to emboss part of the piece. Here are … Continue reading “Let’s Try an Embossing Technique”

Transfer Decal – Tag it Tuesday

For this week’s Tag it Tuesday, I started with a transfer decal from the Dollar Tree. They are rather easy to work with but if you have never done so, there are a few things to know. After transferring the image, the image was enhanced with colored pencils. The best way to work with a … Continue reading “Transfer Decal – Tag it Tuesday”

How to Collage a Tag

Tag it Tuesday This collaged tag was really fun to make. I started with no real plan or vision for the outcome. Working with a variety of papers that coordinated colorwise and had a variety of different visual textures, I tore the pieces and began building the collage. The textures and colors are balanced intuitively … Continue reading “How to Collage a Tag”