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Introducing: DoCrafts! Craft Products from the UK (& a giveaway!)

Jenny — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:27:55 +0000

Today I want to give you a little introduction to a craft company that might be new to you: docrafts! I first saw products in the UK-based docrafts Creativity magazine, which I purchase at Barnes and Noble. Then, when I visited the UK over the past couple of years I saw some of their fun [...]

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Review of VersaFine Stamp Pad by Tsukineko

Jenny — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:38:08 +0000

Stamp pads are a wonderful, marvelous thing. Every paper crafter needs to have at least FOUR different stamp pads in their crafty toolbox. But there is always a question so which stamp pad works best for which jobs. So today, we’re taking a closer look at VersaFine Stamp Pads by Tsukineko! From the [...]

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Product Review- Mod Podge One-Step Crackle Medium

Erika Taylor — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:43:41 +0000

Mod Podge One-Step Crackle Medium I am so excited to be giving you my very first review here on CTD and I’m elated to be a part of this amazing team. Hi everyone, Erika Taylor here today with a review of the Mod Podge one-Step Crackle Medium. Being a medium junkie, when I received this [...]

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Book Review: Practical Origami: Folding Your Way to Everyday Accessories

PollyC — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:00:41 +0000

It took me 33 years to make a paper crane without crying. Succeeding at origami requires both patience and precision, two skills that are not my forte. It also requires clear instruction, something that can be rare in the origami world. Ever try to use one of the patterns on the paper package? Inscrutable! Frustrating. [...]

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Product Spotlight: Basic Grey – Knee Highs Collection

SaraCarns — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 07:44:18 +0000

Some of you may remember back at Winter CHA 2013 I picked Basic Grey’s new chipboard albums as one of my top product picks. (Go take a look!) I even mentioned that Knee Highs & Bow Ties are two of my favorite paper lines that debuted. Both collections are very similar but Knee Highs is [...]

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SliderWriter Laser Guide Tool

Jenny — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:01:40 +0000

Do you avoid hand-writing or lettering in your journals or scrapbook pages because your writing goes up- or downhill? I do. And I’ve recently learned that while I “eyeball” alot, my eyes don’t seem to be on the level either! So I really enjoyed testing out the SliderWriter, a laser-level tool for calligraphers, paper crafters, [...]

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How-To: Mod Podge Resist Technique

Jenny — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 08:33:53 +0000

I love resist techniques, and usually I use clear stamping ink and embossing powder to create a resist on my papercrafting projects. But I was really lazy pressed for time the other day in the studio and wondered if Mod Podge Gloss formula would give me the same effect. Wanna see the video? {{Spoiler- YES [...]

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Craft Product Review: Helmar 3D Adhesives

SaraCarns — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:43 +0000

I’ve already had a wonderful time review Helmar’s 450 Quick Dry Adhesive as well as their Acid Free Glue; reviewing their Zapdots and Scrap Dots was no exception. I always have my eye out for good adhesives and Helmar proves itself time and again. Zapdots are 3D double-sided adhesive squares that are acid-free. They come [...]

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Perfect Pearls Mists by Ranger

Angie — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:45:00 +0000

I love paper crafting. That should not be a secret around here by now. I was thrilled to be sent the Perfect Pearls Mists by Ranger to test drive. Lets start with what the website has to say about this product: The palette of Perfect Pearls Powders is now available in a fine mist spray! [...]

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Craft Product Review: Plus Decoration Roller & Mini Roller

Jenny — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:36:29 +0000

From the website: Roll out long patterns to create elegant and festive borders. Use multiple rows to create backgrounds for scrapbook pages and cards. Even make your own gift wrapping paper. The self-inking stamp cartridge allows you to apply the pattern without having to stop and use a blotter. Just roll it on! The pattern cartridge [...]

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