You know craft supplies are expensive, but not all of them have to be. Did you know you can make your own shimmer spray? And, the materials can be found at the dollar store for significant savings. This shimmer spray hack works just as well and costs so much less, I had to give it a try and share the results with you.
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All the materials listed above can be found at your local dollar store.
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I learned about dendrite painting by watching videos on YouTube. I knew I needed to try it. What I didn’t know was how addictive it was going to be. It was so much fun and the results have a variety of differences dependant upon what paint you use and the amount of paint. Then you can layer it and “try” to control it.
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I am working on a piece of art for Denise Boddey’s design team. I used a variety of different techniques beginning with alcohol ink, foiled paper, chipboard, and foiled paper origami. I will share all the materials and directions (or links to directions) below. I hope you enjoy and try some of these techniques. The inspiration for this piece started with the chipboard word “awesome” from Denise Boddey.
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The following video will take you through the techniques used.
finished and framed
If you are interested in learning how to fold the foil paper butterfly, there is a tutorial on the Rinea YouTube channel. [Rinea butterfly]
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Follow along as I use the new infusible ink blanks from Cricut.
Cricut has a variety of new infusible ink blanks. Cricut sent me a few samples in order to write this review and promote their new products. The new materials include cosmetic bags, pillow covers, wine bags, and toddler-sized t-shirts. I made my daughter this bag to hold her drawing supplies from the cosmetic bag set.
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To begin, I created the graphic I used in Design Space. The following video tutorial shows you how that was done.
Cutting the infusible ink on the Cricut Maker.
On the mat, I aligned the cut to the center utilizing the blue and red section of the design.
Then I weeded away the parts I didn’t want.
Placing the infusible ink, if you look closely you will see a slight fold in the bag and the infusible ink.
This is a trick I use to align the center of the image and blank.
Using my heating guide, I set my EasyPress and pressed.
Using a warm peel, my project is done!
Learn how to make these easy fashion earrings using the new Mini Maker from Maker’s Movement. I love their earring dies, making jewelry is so easy using them. There are a variety of different sizes but today I am using the teardrop die that comes with the Mini Maker. In fact, all materials except my pliers and paint pen came from Maker’s Movement.
This is the new die cutting machine, the Mini Maker. It is a perfect size to sit on your desktop.
I am a part of the Maker’s Movement design team. I receive products in order to post and create with their products.
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Before we start on the earrings, I want to walk you through the new Mini Maker.
And now for the video tutorial making the fashion earrings: (includes a special appearance by Happy the kitten – who doesn’t want to leave!)
I gave this pair of earrings to my daughter to go with a red dress she just bought. So, now I need to make myself a pair. Thankfully it takes little time and is very easy to do!
Do your pets craft with you? Share with me in the comments.
As a part of the Rinea Design Team, I have a post on their blog today sharing how to fold butterflies. The post includes a video tutorial. Check it out here: [butterfly tutorial]
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I am a design team member for ScraPerfect. Each month I post two tutorials on their blog. Today I have a tutorial for making a 3D Party Decoration. They are really versatile and can be made in a variety of different sizes as well as used for a variety of different applications. [party decoration]
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I have a really fun post and video tutorial on the Rinea blog today making this paper spinner. The bend in the foiled paper catches the wind and causes it to spin. I am a part of the Rinea Design Team and I post tutorials on their blog twice a month. [Wind Spinner]
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Today I am sharing a video tutorial for making a pair of faux leather die-cut earrings. These earrings are beaded after die-cutting the faux leather. I like how the beads dangle down below the edge of the faux leather. You can start with the dies from the Maker’s Movement and then decorate them in so many different ways. I can’t wait to try another version of them soon.
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Materials pictured above are from the Makers Movement: Hole Punch Pliers, Gunmetal French Hook Set, Jump Ring Open Close Tool, Jump Ring Variety Set, Scallop Jewelry Die Set, and Faux Leather Media Pack.
I used the Crossover II machine to die-cut the faux leather that was used for these earrings. If you would like to see my unboxing of the Crossover II you can see that post here. [Crossover II] Check the video below for the complete tutorial on making these earrings.
Here are the finished earrings. Look at how the light reflects different colors on the faux leather.
And a close-up of them hanging.
Today I have a post on the Rinea blog sharing a video tutorial on my creative process making the mixed media piece above. This piece includes a poem by Maya Angelou the Caged Bird. This month the design team at Rinea is partnering with Creative Embellishments for our posts.
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