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How to Make Ribbon Roses

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Here’s a step-by-step tutorial to I posted on CraftsUnleashed and thought I’d share it here with you, since September is National Sewing Month. These little blooms look great on scrapbook pages, wearables, and home decor items. Enjoy! Today’s post is actually an “Ask Jenny” question I got from a readers’ comment. Someone asked how to [...]

Recycled Zipper Pulls and Luggage Tags

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

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I posted a version of this over on CraftsUnleashed.com- but I have a few extra ideas and pointers for you here! It’s a new school year and new backpacks and jackets have been purchased- but it’s only a matter of time before my kids yank the pulls right off of the zippers! So I’m getting [...]

How to Make Emboss-Resist Watercolor Cards

Friday, August 27, 2010

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I posted this technique over at CraftsUnleashed.com and it’s one I love. It’s so easy to make a stamped and then embossed “resist” that looks amazing with watercolors or shimmer sprays. Have fun! I love stamping and I love watercolors… it’s so soothing to blend those translucent colors on my paper! So today, I’m going [...]

Crafting for a Cause: Little Lion Designs

Thursday, August 26, 2010

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Last July when I was at the Cleveland Craft Coalition Show, I had the pleasure to meet Stephanie of Little Lion Designs. Her fabric collage pieces where colorful and delightful to behold, and when I found out that she uses her artwork to raise awareness, I knew I had to learn more about her and [...]

Craft App Review: Lo-Mob Photo App for the iPhone

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

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I love to take pictures. But with my hectic life, I rarely actually pack a camera. Instead, I use my handy-dandy iPhone to take my everyday photos. With my Lo-Mob app for my iPhone, I alter them into cool, high-art snaps! The Lo-Mob app is easy to download via iTunes, and is only $1.99. This [...]

Craft Product Review: StazOn Solvent-Based Stamp Pad

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

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My StazOn solvent-based stamp pad by Tsukineko is one of my absolute essentials in my craft box, and I can’t believe that I haven’t reviewed it for you sooner. If this is a new product for you, get your keys ready. You’re going to want to head out and get some of these amazing stamp [...]

Craft Product Review: Upholstery Paint by Simply Spray

Monday, August 23, 2010

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Craft Product Review: Upholstery Paint by Simply Spray

While Upholstery Paint is not necessarily at “craft product,” crafty DIY’ers and home decor enthusiasts need to know about this product from Simply Spray. Originally designed for refreshing the upholstery in cars, RV’s, and boats- but I read that it works just as well for cushions, umbrellas, and other water-permeable fabrics. Good thing, too because [...]

Crafting Field Trip: Stamplistic in Amherst, OH

Sunday, August 22, 2010

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Wonder what a CraftTestDummy does on a weekend? Sometimes I make a big mess….and sometimes I go shopping. I took a little field trip to Stamplistic, and wonderful (and sadly my ONLY) semi-local independently-owned scrapbooking and stamping store. What makes Stamplisitic special is that they carry such a marvelous collection of scrapbooking, stamping AND mixed-media [...]

Crafting for a Cause: Jason Orpe ALS Mojo Fest

Saturday, August 21, 2010

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Just found out about this craft-tastic fundraiser via Vicki Howell, and felt moved to pass it along. Watch the video to hear about Jason and Mojo Fest, then do what you can. Craft on!

Craft Product Review: Simply Spray

Friday, August 20, 2010

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I have done a number of projects now using Simply Spray, and I have to admit I’m a fan. I noticed today, though, that I’d never posted a review here on my blog, even though I’d written one for CraftsUnleashed.com. So I’m re-printing my review here with links out a slew of Simply Spray projects! [...]

Visit to the Amercian Folk Art Museum- part one

Thursday, August 19, 2010

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When I was in NYC a week ago- (geez, it already feels like a MONTH ago I was at Martha Stewart’s Blogger’s Night Out!) I took a quick side trip to the American Folk Art Museum. It was Sunday morning and I had to catch a flight home, and I only had an hour. Not [...]

Paper Lantern Summer Party Craft

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

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Here’s a little goodie I posted over at CraftsUnleashed-blog- and I thought I’d share it here, too. You can whip up one of these beauties just in time for your Labor Day festivities! I have to admit that this wasn’t my original idea- I saw a project on Martha Stewart’s blog that used butterfly punch [...]

Winner of ArtTerro Wire and Bead Art Kit

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

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Thanks for all your comments and thoughts about this great kit from ArtTerro. (If you missed it, make sure you read my review.) I also have to make one caveat- I was told by the kit’s creators that there are NO plastic beads at ALL in the Wire and Bead kit. Actually, they are all [...]

Craft Product Review: FolkArt Extreme Glitter Paint by Plaid

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

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Craft Product Review: FolkArt Extreme Glitter Paint by Plaid

If you love glitter or painting in your crafts, you’ve come to the right blog today friends! Recently I got a lovely box of painty-goodness from the wonderful folks at Plaid Enterprises and I couldn’t wait to try out the Extreme Glitter Paints as soon as a I saw them. So, first things first- swatching. [...]

Kid’s Craft Review: ArtTerro Wire and Bead Art Kit

Monday, August 16, 2010

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Kid’s Craft Review: ArtTerro Wire and Bead Art Kit

ArtTerro is a brand-new company to me, and I’m so pleased that they reached out and offered to send some kits for my family to “craft test.” Their tag line is “Art of the Earth”- and with a slogan like that, who wouldn’t be interested? Here’s some of what they say about their mission: We [...]