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”

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”

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”

White on White Rose Card

How to make a layered white on white rose card.

5 DIY Crafts You Can Do with Your College Kids

Just because your kids aren’t really “kids” anymore, doesn’t mean you have to give up family craft night. It may be a little trickier to get everyone together if your kids aren’t living in your home, but it is still doable. Whether you plan a craft night in person while they are home on break … Continue reading “5 DIY Crafts You Can Do with Your College Kids”