It’s no secret that I love paper, and pretty paper lines with great embellishments just draw me right in. So you can understand why I got sucked right in by Follow Your Heart: Be Happy line, by My Mind’s Eye, right? It was designed by Rhonna Farrer, whose work I always love too. I loved all of the pretty embellishments and stamps that came with this line!! You can see all of the papers and other embellishments from the Follow […]
Craft Product Review: Martha Stewart Crafts Pierce and Stitch Starter Kit
Sewing has always been my craft of choice, and I incorporate stitching into everything from clothing and home décor to paper projects. So, when I got the opportunity to review the Martha Stewart Crafts Pierce and Stitch Starter Kit from EK Success Brands, I couldn’t wait to try out the specialized tools—especially the piercing mat and templates! When I opened the package, I found that the kit contained everything I needed to do the actual piercing and stitching, so I […]
Craft Product Review: Loomi Light
You guys… HEY, YOU GUYS! Did I get your attention? Good because I wanted to. This product review has me excited. Like, REALLY EXCITED. I’M CAPS LOCK EXCITED. When I took the little Loomi light kit out of the box I admit, I was completely baffled. “It’s just paper,” I thought. And no directions? What?! On the packaging I was directed to the Loomi Light website and was completely blown away. I could make a gorgeous light sculpture with what […]
Craft Product Review: Mod Podgeables Acrylic Shapes and Papers by Plaid
If you’ve spent anytime crafting at all, you’ve probably heard of Mod Podge– it a glue, varnish, and sealer all in one. And there are scads of formulations, including shimmer, outdoor, sparkle and fabric. Now Cathie Fillian and Steve Piacenza have come up with some really cool companion products for our tried-and-true crafting staple! Meet “Mod Podgeables” by Plaid Crafts! Two of the products I’ll be talking about today are the Mod Podgeable Acrylic Shapes and Mod Podgeable papers. I […]
Craft Product Review: X-ACTO Designer Series Shape Templates
Hello crafters! Today we’re going to test out some fun shape templates by X-ACTO. You’ve probably heard of the X-ACTO brand before as they are known for their super sharp cutting blades and knives. You will want to grab your favorite cutting knife to play with the X-Acto Designer Series Shape Templates. A standard knife, and if you have one, a swivel blade is pretty handy to have, too! Let’s first check out what X-ACTO has to say about their […]
Craft Product Review: Spellbinders M-Bossabilities Embossing Folders
When I saw these folders debuting at CHA Winter 2012, I literally smacked myself in the head and said, “OF COURSE!” Why just invest in one embossing folder at a time, when you can double your designs in the same space? The geniuses at Spellbinders have done just that- in the new M-Bossabilities Embossing Folders. Here’s how they are described on the website: Spellbinders™ M-Bossabilities™ Folders – Two Designs. Twice the Value. Double your creativity with the new Spellbinders M-Bossabilities […]
Craft Product Review: Lifestyle Crafts Epic Six Letterpress
It seems like only yesterday… I was running off of a massive intake of caffeine and extreme creative crafty goodness at the 2010 Creative Escape Scrapbooking Retreat. It was the final night with a fabulous dinner (dessert first!), auctions and giveaways. There was one thing in particular that I had my eye on in the door prize pile; the Lifestyle Crafts QuicKutz Epic Six and Letterpress accessory kit. I had a desperate craving to create fantastic “Thank You” notes and […]
Craft Product Review: Cut, Fold, and Tuck Dies by Spellbinders
I love dies. I especially love Spellbinder’s dies because of their slim, easy-to-store design and great price point. Now I have even another reason to love them: these innovative Cut, Fold, and Tuck Dies make lovely 3-d embellishments that I could never cut by hand. Here’s how the Cut Fold and Tuck Dies are described on the Spellbinders website: Elaborate die cut creations made in minutes! Spellbindersâ„¢ Shapeabilities® Cut • Fold • Tuck die templates create intricate geometric designs in a single […]
Craft Product Review: Sweetheart Inkers by We R Memory Keepers
Pigment pads are essential for crafters. They feature opaque color, vibrant color, and are perfect for embossing. But Sweetheart Inkers from We R Memory Keepers have that “extra something”- an amazing design. Let me tell you about my experience with them. Here’s how they are described on the website: Sweetheart Inkers make the popular “vintage inking†easy, affordable and beautiful! These cute and easy-to-hold inkers, in the same lovable Sweetheart shape, come in 10 of the best colors of the […]
Craft Product Review: Stencils by iStencils
Sencils are the new stickers. For the longest time, stencils were boring, dated, and passe. But recently, new, improved, and totally hip stencils have been hitting the market. I was lucky that iStencils.com contacted me to try out their line- they are SO cool! Here’s a little bit about iStencils from the website: We have one of the largest online selections of stencils for home decor, custom clothing and more, including many different wall stencils, letter stencils, graffiti stencils and […]
Craft Product Review: Crafter’s Clay by Martha Stewart Crafts
Air-dry clays are all the rage right now- I seriously have seen 3 new brands pop up on my table in the last 3 months! But today, I’m going to share my experiences with Crafter’s Clay, the new offering from Martha Stewart Crafts (and produced by EK Success.) Specifically, I’m going to talk about the Nature Starter Set and the silicone molds I received. Here’s what’s in the Nature Kit: Here’s how it’s described on the website: Crafter’s Clay Nature […]
Craft Product Review: Candi by Craftwork Cards
Last month while I was taping a segment of Scrapbook Soup, I was introduced to a new crafting product by hostess Julie McGuffee. She showed me these cute little paper dots that looked a lot like thumbtacks or brads, but were made out of paper instead of metal. Cute and lightweight, these little “legless” brads struck me as being versatile and cost-effective. Yes, I had my first taste of Candi, the paper crafting embellishment dots from Craftwork Cards. Here’s how […]
Craft Product Review: Mylar-Backed Foils by Creative Imaginations
Let’s talk foil! I had a chance to review a mini foil kit from Creative Imaginations. The kit I reviewed is Ocean Sparkle. Retailing for $4.50, this kit is very inexpensive. The manufacturer’s website has the following description: Ocean Sparkle Foil Mini Kit Details: NEW value pack size! Rich, vibrant jewel-toned and metallic colored foil sheets. Tweleve 5×8 inch sheets of six colors. Includes a FREE 5x6inch Sticky2sheet with instructions how to create amazing foil effect easily! The kit includes […]
Craft Product Review: Scissor Mouse by Westcott
When I first saw the Scissor Mouse by Westcott, my first thought was “genius!” – and as someone with disabilities who often has difficulty manipulating regular scissors, I was especially excited about the possibilities this new product presented. According to the website description, the Scissor Mouse: Cuts paper fast, easily & safely Cuts straight lines or long waves Blade is not exposed safe for adults and kids to use on any surface Won’t harm surfaces Great for cutting paper, coupons […]
Craft Product Review: Quilling Dies by Quilled Creations
Last year I reviewed some pre-cut shapes from Quilled Creations to make flowers (Spiral Roses.) When I circled back around to their booth this year at CHA, I was super-excited to see that this year, they have quilling dies! Now you can use your favorite papers to make your lovely quilled paper flowers. There are four different sets available, all shown above. Blooming Roses Dies: includes three square dies to make small, medium and large roses. Will also make two […]
Craft Product Review: Spectrum Noir Markers from Crafter’s Companion
I need to admit up front that I am an alcohol marker virgin. Yes, that’s right.While everyone else has been playing with those *other* brands – you know what they are – I’ve been sitting here happily coloring with my watercolor crayons and pencils. But I’ve still been wanting to know what the buzz was about, wanting to try these fascinating markers that everyone seems to love so much…and I do love to color! So I was pretty excited when […]
Craft Product Review: Sizzix and Hero Arts Stamp & Die Cut
What happens when two amazing companies join forces and resources? You get an awesome product, of course! Enter in Hero Arts and Sizzix Stamp and Die Cuts! Hero Arts is one of the leading manufacturers of quality and trend-setting stamps while Sizzix is one of the most well-known names in the crafting industry and leader of die-cutting machines and dies. According to the website: “Create the most exact cuts around your cling stamp images. Introducing wafer-thin and chemically etched Framelits […]
Craft Tool Review: Simply Scored Board from Stampin’ Up
I had the chance to review the Stampin Up Simply Scored Board and the Stampin Up Simply Scored Diagonal Plate. I have actually never used a scoring board before but paper is my favorite crafting medium. The Simply Scored Board includes three markers, a stylus, and the board itself. The Simply Score Diagonal Plate includes the plate and instructions for making a variety of envelope sizes. The manufacturer’s website states the following for the board: Take the chore out of […]
Craft Product Review: Paint It Paper by Creative Imaginations
With shimmering sprays, juicy stamp pads and mixed media being all the rage nowadays, it would stand to reason that someone would come up with a paper that is meant to highlight these products. LuminArte by Creative Imaginations has done just that with a line of pre-embossed papers! I couldn’t find an online description of it anywhere- but essentially it’s midweight cardstock- some designs are even double-sided- that have a thick “embossed” pattern that is slick and shiny. It will […]
Mother’s Day Gift Idea – A Crafty Challenge Using Martha Stewart Crafts
I love a good challenge. And I really love it when I get to craft with someone I admire and respect. So this week I was doubly-happy when Vicki O’Dell (the Creative Goddess) visited CTD WHQ (CraftTestDummies World Headquarters) and we cracked into a new box of goodies from the Martha Stewart Crafts “Stitched” line from EK Success. Here’s what we had to work with: We received a lovely selection of paper, tags, labels, borders, and stickers. We both loved […]
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