Polymer Clay and Foil Technique
I have a post on the ScraPerfect blog today with a video tutorial for using foil on polymer clay. [blog post]
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Create-it Link Party #425 – Join in and share your creativity
Last week’s Feature Sum of their Stories shared these lovely Hanging Hearts. I have seen this technique used with fabric and paper. On to the Party This is a great opportunity to share your latest blog post, recipe, craft tutorial, or any other creative work you’ve been working on lately. We’re always excited to see … Continue reading “Create-it Link Party #425 – Join in and share your creativity”
Let’s Etch a Decorative Jar
with etchall creme I have been saving this glass jar for a special project. I knew I wanted to etch the glass with etchall creme. But I wanted to do some decorative elements as well. I planned to use temporary tattoos on the etched glass. I have seen the technique and I like the results. … Continue reading “Let’s Etch a Decorative Jar”
Freebie Friday – Painterly Cards
This week’s Freebie is a set of Painterly Floral Cards. They make a great starting base for so many different crafting techniques. Consider using them for business cards, artist trading cards, card fronts, ephemera, hidden paper clips, junk journals, glue books, color inspiration, and more… This is a single 8.5″ x 11″ PDF file, however, … Continue reading “Freebie Friday – Painterly Cards”
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”
Tag it Tuesday with Gelatos
This week’s Tag it Tuesday uses Gelatos in two different techniques. Gelatos are a smooth soft crayon-like product that can mix with water and blend easily with or without water. I added some plastic netting for texture (that photographs oddly) and a simple piece of ephemera to finish off the tag. Video Tutorial: In the … Continue reading “Tag it Tuesday with Gelatos”
Gone Fishing – Tag it Tuesday
This week’s tag uses a fun paint bubble technique for the background which is fun to do. Then I added printable images to finish it off with a fun fishing theme. If you would like the free fish printable you can download it here: [Fish.pdf] The words are from a printable available in the shop. … Continue reading “Gone Fishing – Tag it Tuesday”
Tag it Tuesday – Alternative Stencil Tag
This week’s Tag it Tuesday uses a stencil in an alternative way. The alteration comes from last week’s stencil tag. The technique came from a way I was cleaning off my stencils after making the tag last week. Here are both tags so you can see the variation between the two. The close-up image of … Continue reading “Tag it Tuesday – Alternative Stencil Tag”
Valentine’s Day Cardmaking
with Kokorosa This heart card was made with dies from Kokorosa, mica powder, and mineral powders. There were a few bumps along the way but they can always be resolved, sometimes in a different direction than planned. The technique has merit and I would use it again. I set my die-cutting machine using double-sided tape … Continue reading “Valentine’s Day Cardmaking”
Tips for Beginner Cricut Users
Download and explore design space: Take some time to explore the software and learn how to create and customize your designs. Learn the functions of the different aspects of the software. You can even do this before you buy the machine. https://cricut.com/en-us/apps Familiarize yourself with the machine: Take the time to work through the beginning … Continue reading “Tips for Beginner Cricut Users”