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SAI Japanese Traditional Watercolor Brush Markers- Review & Demo

February 23, 2018

SAI Japanese Traditional Watercolor Brush Markers

SAI Japanese Traditional Watercolor Brush Markers- Review & Demo I kind of feel like markers are taking over the art/craft world- every day I learn of a new brand or style. So this week I drug out this set I purchased from Amazon a while ago to give them a look-over– the SAI Japanese Traditional Watercolor Brush Markers. Like other brush-style markers I’ve reviewed (namely Zig Real Brush and Artezia) these markers are traditional barrels filled with felt and ink, […]

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Craft Haul and Visit to Le BHV in Paris, France

October 20, 2017

Craft Trip and Haul from Le BHV in Paris, France Hi, Crafty Friends! I’m back with another installment of “Jenny goes craft shopping in Europe, Part Two!” Well, not quite- that’s a joke….. kind of. But YES, this is the second post on my latest trip to London and Paris. Check out my first post here when I visited John Lewis. And. like the last post, my goal is to Introduce you to a place you might not know; Show you […]

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Review and demo of On Point Glue from Imagine Crafts

July 12, 2017

On Point Glue from Imagine Crafts: review & Demo

Today we are looking at GLUE! On Point Glue from Imagine Crafts is a clear liquid glue that dries strong and flexible. And the applicator has its own built-in pin to prevent clogs, as well as having a super-fine tip so you can get into little nooks and crannies, or the thinnest of die-cuts. From the Imagine Crafts website: Precision craft glue that eliminates the need to purchase separate adhesive, bottle and needle for unclogging. This all-in-one is the glue […]

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Folk Art Color Shift Acrylic Paints

April 7, 2017

I love to review and try out new acrylic paints- they are so versatile for wood, paper, mixed media, home decor- EVERYTHING! And these new Color Shift paints from Folk Art are seriously blowing my mind. Rich, shimmery colors with a flash of iridescence- it makes my crafty heart go pitter-pat. From the Plaid Website: Give your next DIY craft project a metallic luster that shifts in changing light with FolkArt Color Shift Metallic Paint! Part of the FolkArt creative […]

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Target Craft Haul from Dollar Spot & Clearance

March 17, 2017

Let’s see what crafting goodies you can get at the Dollar Spot section of Target in March 2017. I’ll show you what I got from the Clearance section, too, and the cards I made. 🙂 Who doesn’t love a good craft bargain? And if you’d like a closer look at some of those cards…. I had so much fun playing yesterday= and on the cheap, too!   Do you shop sales? Which stores do you like best? Share your tips […]

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The Benefits of Crafting

February 27, 2017

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Crafting and Health- Benefits for Mind, Body and Spirit.  (Note: this article originally appeared in the Craft Industry Today magazine, published by the Association for Creative Industries, formerly the Craft and Hobby Association.) If you ask any artist or crafter, you will hear a variety of comments about how art-making or crafting makes them feel:    “I get in the zone.”    “All my troubles melt away.”    “I feel so much better when I’m creative.” So anecdotally, even instinctively,  […]

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Recent Craft Hauls- Michael’s and Consumer Crafts

December 11, 2016

‘Tis the season to shop for cra-afts, fa la la la la, la la la laaaaa! I’ve been stocking up on some craft supplies for projects, gifts, and to stock up for next year. I’ve shared my craft hauls on Periscope (the longer version) so I’ve edited them down to share with you here and on YouTube. First I shopped at Consumer Crafts on Cyber Monday. They had a killer $3 shipping deal and I got my items shipped from […]

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Best Black Stamp Pad for Marker Coloring?

November 1, 2016

Since coloring is still such a popular thing to do, many stampers are wondering which stamp pads are the best for coloring with markers. over a stamped image. Some stamp pads bleed or smear, others turn colors (yikes) and no one wants a craft-fail. So which stamp pad is best for coloring with markers, both water-based and alcohol-based? Now before we begin: – I used the following stamp pads that I had. PLEASE don’t leave comments that I “should have tried […]

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Stamp Of Approval Card Kit from Catherine Pooler-My First One!

October 5, 2016

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Every now and then, I need a mojo boost. And for me, that sometimes means a new product or kit or tools to spark my creativity. My friend Linda has been a big-time fan of the Catherine Pooler Stamp of Approval card kit, so I decided to give a kit a go! Just so you know, I paid for this kit with my own funds and I have no connection to the company. Just sharing my thoughts and all opinions […]

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New Craft Studio: Part 2: Ceramcoat Chalk Paint Spinner Makeover

August 4, 2016

Ceramcoat Chalk Paint Makeover

As part of my move here to #NYC (you can read a bit about that here) I’m setting up my new studio. I did bring a few pieces with me, including my slatwall spinner. But it was in sore need of a makeover! So I used Ceramcoat Chalk Paint to give it a facelift! (Disclosure: Plaid sent me the paint, but I’m sharing this because I used it and I loved it. I was not compensated for this post.) One […]

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Musings on Health Benefits of Crafting and the “Art Tribe”

June 22, 2016

Craft Room Confessional: the benefits of crafting and "art tribe"

Earlier this summer I was asked to write and article for Craft Industry Today (a magazine published by the Craft and Hobby Association) on the benefits of crafting. As a former music therapist, I am well versed in the benefits of creative endeavors, so I happily accepted the task. I did a day’s worth of research, cranked out a 1700+ word article, and submitted it. Later that day, I was having a Periscope chat and the topic came up. What […]

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Air Brush Puzzle Project with Testors AirBrainz System!

June 13, 2016

Puzzle Card using the AirBrainz Air Brush System!

Today I have a cool post today, sponsored by our friends at Testors! If you remember, I while back I reviewed the AirBrainz Air brush system, and I really liked it! It was easy to use, the paint was quick to dry, and it was super-fun. Anyway, today I’m going to show you how to make a Puzzle Card using the AirBrainz system and…wait for it… CRAFT STICKS!   All you need (these are an Amazon.com affiliate links if you are interested in […]

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Three Wedding Favor Ideas That are Totally Dazzled!

May 16, 2016

Wedding Favor Crafts featuring rhinestone embellishments from TotallyDazzled.com.

Today I have some wedding favor ideas for you- three fun DIY crafts for a home made wedding that is “Totally Dazzled”- that is made glamorous with rhinestone embellishments from TotallyDazzled.com– our sponsor for this post! All of these wedding favors feature rhinestone embellishments- mine are from our sponsor TotallyDazzled.com– and they are super sparkly and high-quality. I chose these for my projects, but they have a wide variety of slides, buckles, pins, and buttons in different sizes, styles and […]

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January Craft Hauls from Target and Tuesday Morning!

February 29, 2016

I don’t know what has gotten into me lately, but I’ve been a pushover for discount craft shopping! I took trips to Tuesday Morning and raided their craft section, then headed over to Target for some bargains! I shared my craft hauls initially on Periscope- (by the way, you can watch the full replays on Katch.me, and even see the questions and comments!) But I did edit them a bit and posted them on YouTube. Take a look! And here’s Target! […]

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Distress Backgrounds Two Ways

February 19, 2016

Distress Stamp Pad Backgrounds- two ways! Full video tutorial

I have really been having a blast with our One Little Tag challenge- and I got inspired to pull out my Distress Stamp Pads out of the mothballs and play with them again. I remembered this technique I saw once on how you could use plain water to get a fun patterns, so I made a Periscope to share (follow me there for LIVE videos/tutorials) and I recorded it onto YouTube for you. If you want to play along, these […]

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Hearth Room Renovation and Fireplace Screen Makeover with Krylon

December 16, 2015

This summer we did a HUGE renovation of our kitchen and hearth room. The kitchen was a total tear-out, whereas the hearth room where we watch TV was more of a “facelift” maneuver. We updated the brick fireplace with stone and a new mantel from designs we found on a post on https://howtohome.com/. And while we hired out the “big” work, I added my finishing touch by making over our old fireplace screen with Krylon Supermaxx paint! Disclosure: this post […]

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Happy Thanksgiving from #TeamCTD

November 26, 2015

From all of us here at CraftTestDummies, we wish you a happy and blessed Thanksgiving! We’re going to take a few days off to enjoy our families, some good food, and maybe even a Black Friday sale or two. Cheers!

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Heading to London town

November 7, 2015

I’m on the road again! Those of you who know me know that I love traveling (here’s a link to my crafty/travel posts), and searching out fun crafty adventures is always part of the plan. Next week (Nov 9-11 2015) I’ll be in London with hubby and paying a visit to my Italian Daughter. She stayed with us from September 2013 to June 2014 through AFS- a program I support and continue to participate in. (Right now we have a daughter […]

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Fall Decorating with Krylon

October 8, 2015

AT LAST!! Fall is here, that cool breeze is in the air, and there are straw bales and pumpkins and fresh apples!!! I LOVE fall. And I really love decorating for autumn, outside and inside. Disclosure: this post is sponsored by Krylon but all images and opinions are my own. This year, I have a “new” entryway off of the kitchen post-kitchen remodel. A great excuse to decorate it, right? I had this old lantern that I picked up at […]

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Powdered Dyes verses Pigment Powders

October 4, 2015

Lately there has been a LOT of buzz around powdered watercolors/dyes lately- products like ColorBurst, Brusho, and Magical have all been on the “hot” list this summer. But recently a reader asked, “What is the difference between Pearl Ex/ Perfect Pearls and Brusho (or another of the above.) While they are both powdered color, they are not the same. Some are powdered DYES, while others are PIGMENT powders. The main difference is that one is a DYE and the other […]

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