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Mini Blossom Die Cutting Machine from Altenew (Review and Demo)

December 8, 2017

Mini Blossom Die Cutting Machine from Altenew (Review and Demo)

Mini Blossom Die Cutting Machine from Altenew (Review and Demo) I love my manual die0cutting machines- there is something about the immediate gratification of turning a handle a few times and a perfectly cut paper image pops out. No wires, no computers, no fuss! And traditionally manual machines also handle heavier materials more easily with less prep- so there’s that advantage too. For a while now I’ve had a large die cutting machine on my worktable- but it eats up […]

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Stampin’ Blends from Stamin’ UP Review and Demo

November 21, 2017

Stampin' Blends from Stamin' UP Review and Demo

Stampin’ Blends from Stamin’ UP Review and Demo   Hey crafty friends- today I have a “brief” review — meaning everything you need to know is in the video. (It’s Thanksgiving week and we are headed out for our family reunion, so a LOT is happening on the fly! Y’all understand, right?) So without further ado, here are the Stampin’ Blends from Stamin’ UP! One more note- they are not refillable nor are the nibs replaceable, to my knowledge. But […]

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Review and Demo of Sign Brush Felt Tip Markers from Pentel Arts

July 22, 2017

Adult coloring is still a raging trend, so we crafters can never have enough markers! I picked up the Sign Brush Felt Tip Markers from Pentel Arts at my local Target for about $20, so I thought I’d give them a go. The first thing you need to know about the Sign Brush Felt Tip Markers is that the nib is SMALL. Kinda super tiny, in fact. This is actually a good thing, though- it means that is good for […]

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Speed Collage- 7 Layers and in a Series

April 4, 2017

art tags, mixed media, collage

By now most of you know that I run the One Little Tag Craft Challenge group on Facebook- and our goal is always to make art in small form to practice techniques, experiment with new media, refine our artistic skills and treat ourselves to art time. (Which is why we work on tags- small surface!) A while ago I started refining my process by making all of my tags and prepping my backgrounds at the beginning of my week- so […]

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Transforming a Bullet Journal into an Art Journal

January 17, 2017

Transform a bullet journal into an art journal! (Video)

As many of you know, I am a planner failure. And I art journal in fits-and-starts; sometime it’s daily, and then I’ll go for months without doing a thing in it. But I do make quite a few lists and I use my journals to make my daily task lists and plan out projects for the blog, my show Hands On Crafts for Kids, and other things.   After a while, my journal is just an ugly mess of obsolete […]

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Nuvo Embossing Powders from Tonic Studios

January 11, 2017

nuvo-embossing powders from Tonic Studios- review and demo

I’m back again today with another Tonic Studios product- this time is the Nuvo Embossing Powders! Disclosure: samples provided for review purposes only. My opinions are honest and my own, and based on first-hand experience with the product. Some links contained in the post are affiliate links.  It’s crazy, but there is VERY little information about this product on the website. So here I am, trying to demystify it for you! The facts: heat-activated embossing powder must be used with […]

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NUVO Crystal Drops/ Jewel Drops from Tonic Studios

November 23, 2016

Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops/ Jewel Drops

  I’m always tickled to try out new product, so when Tonic Studios sent me these new NUVO Crystal Drops/ Jewel Drops to try out, I was thrilled. These are liquid acrylics that, when applied, create an enamel-dot-like effect on your projects- at a very economical price. Each one of these bottles holds 1 fluid ounce, and comes in these bejeweled-cap bottle. There are four different formulations so far. Note: the bottles do not come with color swatches on top- […]

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DIY Wink of Stella Glitter Marker Hack

October 18, 2016

I’ve tried and reviewed the Wink Of Stella and Wink of Luna Markers here on CTD, and truthfully, they are lovely. They add a lovely glittery shine as a topcoat and for the holidays they are perfect. Except.  Except I left mine behind in our big move… all my Winks, left behind. (Cue the dramatic scream: :”NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!”) via GIPHY So what is a CraftTestDummy to do? Make her own, of course. I recently reviewed the Delicata metallic ink pads, and […]

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Guy Card and VLOG HOP!

May 30, 2016

We have put together quite the group of YouTubers to hopefully inspire your Guy themed cards! Just in time for Father's Day 2016 and perfect for the men in your life. There will be26 videos starting May 23rd through June 5th. We will do this hop style, so you will watch the first video on Maymay Made It's Channel then you will hop to the others using the description box to see who is next. The contest is super fun, each creator will name a tool from their dad's tool box using the alphabet to keep us straight. You can start a list on your paper A thru Z and each time you catch a video write down the tool mentioned in the video. In the last video (Gareth's) there will be a link to a giveaway, you will list the tools you collected to be entered. Open internationally to persons 18 years and over. Go ahead and subscribe to all these wonderful channels! Monday the 23rd First Day Maymay - Maymay made it crafts http://www.youtube.com/maymaymadeit Tuesday 24th Dana Kersey Joy - Got Joy https://www.youtube.com/user/mzdanajoy And Shae Leigh - Shae206 - https://www.youtube.com/user/shae206 Wednesday 25th Esther Carver - Craft Corner with Esther C https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzvH... And Tracey Philips - Gift Basket Appeal - https://www.youtube.com/user/giftbask... Thursday 26th Nicky Parr - Carsondcatslife https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Iv... And Fleurette F Bloom - Fleurette Bloom - https://www.youtube.com/user/fleurett... Friday 27th Lisa Jones - L.J. Creations - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO_z... And Cindy Brown Nemec - MiMi mixed bag - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK0V... Saturday 28th Christopher Alan - Christopher Alan designs https://www.youtube.com/user/christop... And Sheila McShea - Sheila McShea https://www.youtube.com/user/macsheilam Sunday 29th Darrel Faris - Cutter Punk https://www.youtube.com/c/CutterPunkC... And Edith Wray - Scrapbooking with ME - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnYz... Monday 30th Donna Clerkin James - Little Spaceman paper crafts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLE7... AND Jenny Barnett Rohrs - Craft test dummies - https://www.youtube.com/user/crafttes... Tuesday 31st Ken & George - Crafts by Two https://www.youtube.com/user/CraftsByTwo And Ken Hess - Ken’s Kreations - https://www.youtube.com/user/hesskr Wednesday 1st Sarah Crankshaw - The Cranky Crafter https://www.youtube.com/user/crankygang And Georgia Ann Gibbs Carl - Georgia’s Crafty Creations https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYgn... Thursday 2nd Michelle Ratcliffe - Creative Chellebear https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1z... And Pam Tanino - pTanino - https://www.youtube.com/user/pTanino Friday 3rd Melody Lane - Melody Lane Designs https://www.youtube.com/c/melodylane And Maria Clark - Sweet Willow Designs - https://www.youtube.com/user/SweetWil... Saturday 4th Lorrie A Nunemaker - https://www.youtube.com/user/LONU2008 And Lyne Schnable - Blodgett - Lynn's Every Day ideas - https://www.youtube.com/user/lynnseve... Sunday the 5th Last Day Gareth Frewer - G’s Creations https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYIy...

I’ve teamed up with May May Helms to participate in a super-cool GUY CARD video hop! You can get 26 ideas for cards AND enter to win goodies!  Y’all know I love to make cards- heck, I have a whole YouTube playlist full of tutorials, techniques and ideas! But I’ve gotten away from cardmaking lately. So when May May Helms asked me to be a part of her GUY CARD collaboration and you-tube video hop, I HOPPED on the chance! […]

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Color & Hang Wall Art Panels- Adult Coloring and Home Decoration

May 26, 2016

Color & Hang Wall Art Panels from GlobalBackyardIndustries.com

Many of us like coloring…. those adult coloring books are gorgeous, and the act of filling in the little areas with color is VERY relaxing. But what if you want to hang the picture? Or what do you do with the coloring pages after? Well, GlobalBackyardIndustries.com has come up with a cool solution.     Disclosure: GlobalBackyardIndustries.com sponsored the video, and links below may be affiliate links. I am sharing video here because I think they are way cool and […]

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Comparing Faber-Castell Gel Crayons and Recollections Watercolor Crayons

April 11, 2016

Faber Castell Gel Crayons compared to Recollections Color Splash Water Color Crayons

There are so many watercolor products out there right now- gel crayons, gel sticks, watercolor crayons-  it’s hard to know which is which. Today I’m taking a closer look at Faber-Castell Gel Crayons and the Recollections Watercolor Crayons in the Color Splash line. Disclosure: The Faber-Castell Gel Crayons were given to me to review last year. I purchased the Recollections product with my own funds. I make videos for Just Add Imagination (a division of Faber-Castell) but I’m not required […]

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Review of Recollections Color Splash Watercolor Crayons

April 6, 2016

Recollections Color Splash Watercolor Crayons from Michael's Stores

One of the things I love about the crafty community is how we share information. Recently during one of my Periscopes I view asked if I’d tried the Recollections brand Color Splash Watercolor Crayons from Michael’s Stores. I’d never heard of them, so in a few days I ran out, bought some, and tried them out! So now I’m here to give you the once-over on these water-soluble shimmery pigment crayons. Now first things first… these are SUSPICIOUSLY shaped/packaged like […]

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Simon Says Stamp “Celebrations” Card Kit September 2015

September 15, 2015

One of the reasons I subscribe to a card kit (yes, paid for with my own funds) is that it pushes me to experiment and PLAY- even when I’m really busy! I’ve actually fallen behind a month and the Simon Says Stamp September”Celebrations” kit has been sitting way too long. (And August is still on the shelf!!) So FINALLY I have the kitchen project done and I pulled out the kit! By the way, I’ve decided I like Simon Says Stamp […]

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Photo Sleeve Fuse by We Are Memory Keepers (Review)

June 30, 2015

The other day I shared with you an overview and demo of the Photo Sleeve Fuse from WRMK. Today, I’m giving it the full work out, including cutting other plastics with it! Disclosure: Samples provided for review purposes; however my opinions are honest and my own and based on my first-hand experience. I was not financially compensated for this review/video nor does the product company have any control over it’s content. Some links below may be affiliate links and I […]

Posted in Crafty Tools, Paper Crafts |

Simon Says Stamp Card Kit for June 2015

June 12, 2015

I really enjoy a subscription box- it’s like a little surprise every month! And I try to stretch myself to be creative with the things I get. Let’s take a look in the box I got this month from Simon Says Stamp (June 2015.)   Disclosure: I pay for this kit with my own funds and there is no connection between myself and Simon Says Stamp. I’m just a fan!  By the way, I’ve decided I like Simon Says Stamp so […]

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Fiskars Thick Materials Punch Review

May 29, 2015

I love a good punch! But I’ve ruined a few punching things like metal and shrink plastic. Fiskars must have been nanny-camming my studio, since now they have a thick materials punch that is tough with thick materials but pretty easy on the hands.  Disclosure: Samples provided for review purposes; however my opinions are honest and my own and based on my first-hand experience. I was not financially compensated for this review/video nor does the product company have any control […]

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Fabric Creations Block Printing Stamps from Plaid- Review and Demo

May 21, 2015

Yesterday I shared an unboxing video with you to show you a little bit about the Block Printing Stamps from Plaid (oh, and ALL of the designs, too!) But today I really want to share with you my experiences with how they work on fabric, paper, and clay! I also use a variety of paints, inks, and markers in today’s review and demonstration.  Disclosure: Samples provided for review purposes; however my opinions are honest and my own and based on […]

Posted in Craft Product Reviews, Fabric, Needle, & Quilting Arts, Paints, Inks & Dyes, Paper Crafts |

iCraft Deco Foil Hot Melt Adhesive from Therm-O-Web

May 4, 2015

As you know, foil is a HUGE trend right now…. and I’ve shared how to add it to your projects AND a review of the iCraft Deco Foil… so now let’s take a closer look at the iCraft Deco Foil Hot Melt Adhesive.  Disclosure: This is an unsponsored review. Product was provided for review. All opinions are honest and my own and based on my personal, first-hand experience with the product. Links below may include affiliate links and purchases made […]

Posted in art supplies/mixed media, Craft Product Reviews, Fabric, Needle, & Quilting Arts, Paper Crafts |

iCraft Deco Foil from Therm-O-Web

May 1, 2015

Foiling is hot, Hot, HOT right now in the crafting world. We saw that sneak peek at CHA in January and as predicted, foiling is EVERYWHERE. Luckily, products from Therm-O-Web make it very easy to add that glimmer and shine right at home, and using easily-available (and inexpensive) materials. Today we’ll look at the iCraft Deco Foil. (Stay tuned because the Hot Melt Adhesive review is coming  up tomorrow.)     Disclosure: This is an unsponsored review. Product was provided […]

Posted in art supplies/mixed media, Craft Product Reviews, Paper Crafts |

Tombow Brush Markers

April 27, 2015

I’ve been on a bit of a marker kick. And why not? Lots of colors, inexpensive, and versatile. So today we are looking at the Tombow Dual Brush Marker Pens.   Here’s how the company describes them: Flexible brush tip and fine tip in one marker. Brush tip works like a paintbrush to create fine, medium or bold strokes; fine tip gives consistent lines. Dual Brush Pens are ideal for artists and crafters. The water-based ink is blendable and the […]

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