(This is a new weekly feature, summarizing all of the posts on CraftTestDummies- just in case you missed some of the crafty goodness!)
It was a busy week at Craft Test Dummies, with more posts than usual. It was a mix of craft product reviews, special-interest articles, and TWO craft tutorials!
CRAFT PRODUCT REVIEWS
Craft Product Review: {New} Scor-Pal and Scor Mat
It was a new tool for me and I had some problems with the learning curve, but the Scor Mat made up for any frustration with it’s added functionality!
Scor-Pal and Scor Mat Craft Tool Review
Craft Product Review: Perfect Layers
- They are a set of acrylic rulers that have bumpers to create different sized mats, all without measuring. I found them to make matting a super-fast- perfect for large projects
Perfect Layers Tool Review
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CRAFT TUTORIALS:
Dressed-Up Desk Accessories with Washi Tape
I got the organization bug and needed to “dress up” my office supplies.
Dressed Up Office Supplies with Washi Tape
How-To: Carve Erasers Into Stamps
- I also got super-thrifty and made my own rubber stamps.
Carve erasers into rubber stamps!
SPECIAL-INTEREST ARTICLES:
I was especially prolific this week, with THREE posts:
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Crafty New Year’s Resolutions for 2012 & Reflections on 2011
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Crafty Website Review: Pinterest (& Why Crafters Love It!)
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Craft Test Dummies 4th Blogiversary & Giveaway!
That giveaway is open until February 2, 2012- so don’t miss it!
On Facebook and Twitter, I started the conversion “Sh!t Crafters Say” after the viral YouTube phenomena. Here are a few highlights:
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Lisa Nelsen-WoodsThey want HOW MUCH for that?! I can make it better for less.
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Sierra Nicole Carstensen SorensenStupid hot glue gun, burned myself again…
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Tiffany Tugwell WynneWe don’t lie…we embellish!
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Craft Test Dummies ‎”It’s cheaper than therapy.”
That’s the week, folks! Have a good one!
January 7, 2012
Week In Review