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Metallic Accents Watercolor Review and Demo (Prima Marketing)

November 28, 2017

Metallic Accents Watercolor Review and Demo with Video

Metallic Accents Watercolor Review and Demo with Video   I’m a huge fan of both watercolors AND shimmer- I’ve been known to add shimmer sprays to my watercolor paints all the time. But recently I was at Papersource and I picked up this little innocuous looking set from Prima Marketing- Metallic Accents.  For the price ($15.95, which I gladly paid) I found it to be a pretty fab product. Let me show you! PS- affiliate links follow. Metallic Accents by […]

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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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Thanksgiving Crafts You Can DIY

November 17, 2017

It’s that time of year again, and I LOVE decorating the house and table for Thanksgiving. Crafts are an important part of that for us, too- from the centerpiece to the name cards to the napkin rings, I’ve got you covered! 1.-New this year! DIY Harvest Napkin Rings. Mostly these are recycled materials and fun for all ages. A great way to get everyone crafting the weekend before your big dinner. 2. Pilgrim Hat Table Settings using Recycled K-Cups!  Recycle AND […]

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Crafty Shopping Trip and Haul from Fabric District at Sacre Coeur Basilica, Paris France

November 15, 2017

This is the last installment of my crafty field trip to Europe, which I took in October 2017. I have some great posts about John Lewis, Le BHV, Liberty of London, and Blade Rubber for you to read, too! (Yeah, I packed a LOT into a week!) But now let’s get to my Crafty Shopping Trip and Haul from fabric district at Sacre Coeur Basilica, Paris France. This area is basically at the foot of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. I […]

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Craft Haul and Trip to Liberty of London, UK – October 2017

November 1, 2017

Craft Haul and Trip to Liberty of London, UK - October 2017

Craft Haul and Trip to Liberty of London, UK – October 2017 Did you think I was done with my travel posts? Not yet! (PS- if you need to catch up, see my posts on John Lewis, Le BHV, and Blade Rubber, too!) Today we are back in London, with what was actually my first stop- my happy place- Liberty of London.   So..Liberty of London is another large department store disguised as a Tudor boarding school. I joke that […]

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Glittered Napkin Card Techniques- Three Ways

October 30, 2017

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Glittered Napkin Card Techniques- Three Ways The holiday season is upon us and that means making cards and tags.  That also means it’s time to pull out the pretty printed paper napkins and make some GORGEOUSNESS! So, as my mom and I were discussing, there are a few ways to make Glittered Napkin Cards. But which why is the best? I suppose it depends on cost, the amount of time it takes, and what you already have on hand. Of course, […]

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Craft Haul and Visit to Blade Rubber in London UK

October 25, 2017

Hi, Crafty Friends! I’m back with another installment of “Jenny goes craft shopping in Europe, Part THREE!” Well, not quite- that’s a joke….. kind of. But YES, this is the third post on my latest trip to London and Paris. Check out my first post here when I visited John Lewis, and my trip here to le BHV in Paris.  Like the previous posts, my goal is to: Introduce you to a place you might not know; Show you what the craft/fabric shopping is […]

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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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Three Washi Tape Card Ideas

October 19, 2017

Note: I’ve updated this post as of October 19th, 2017. I realized I still loved this technique but wanted to update it with some new cards and a tutorial video. New updates will appear in red. And some links may be affiliate links. Thanks & enjoy!   I’m still cranking out cards for Operation Write Home– and I was drawn to the lovely washi tapes that they sent me! (Please note: OWH is no longer sending out cards to the […]

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Crafty Travel: Inside John Lewis in London, UK

October 17, 2017

John Lewis department store in London, UK; craft area tour, craft haul, and papercrafts.

Hey Crafty Friends! This week I have a special treat- I’m taking you with me on my trip to London and Paris. I tagged along with my husband while he was working, which is why we spent two nights in London, then two nights in Paris, then BACK to London to wrap up our trip. It was quite a whirlwind! I’m not sharing my trip chronologically, but rather how I’m unpacking my goodies. In each of these posts you’ll learn […]

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Alcohol Inks on Acetate- Greeting Cards Three Ways!

September 28, 2017

Alcohol Inks on Acetate- Greeting Cards 3 ways

Alcohol Inks on Acetate- Greeting Cards Three Ways! I am known for falling down rabbit holes- last week I shared a live demo on Periscope on how to use alcohol inks. I subsequently have spent the better part of a week making greeting cards from the lovely acetate (craft plastic) sheets I created during that playtime. The first part of the video shows you how to get lovely texture on your craft plastic or acetate- without ruining your manicure. And […]

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Digitizing Your Die Cuts with Cricut Design Space!

September 19, 2017

Convert die cuts to Cut FIles!

Have you ever looked at one of your manual dies and thought- “DANG! I wish it was bigger!” or “I wish I could use this thin-ruled die to cut out thick materials!” The truth is, sometimes manual dies (thin-ruled and steel-ruled) have limitations. But if you have a digital die-cutting machine like the Cricut Maker, you can work around this by digitizing your manual dies- and then you can really get your money’s worth out of them.  T Disclaimer: This […]

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Cricut Maker Unboxing, Set Up & First Project Review

September 12, 2017

Cricut Maker set up and first project

Cricut Maker Unboxing, Set UP & First Project It doesn’t seem like it’s been that long since I reviewed the LAST “new” Cricut Machine- heck, the Explore Air 2 just came out last fall. But here we are, just under a year later with a NEW new machine, the Cricut Maker. This one has some striking changes, and I felt like it was worth my time and money to buy this machine and review it for you.   Note: this […]

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Tim Holtz/ Tonic Stamping Platform Review

September 5, 2017

Tim Holtz/ Tonic Stamping Platform

Tim Holtz/ Tonic Stamping Platform Review Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. That means at no extra cost to you, if you purchase something through one of those links, I will receive a small commission   Today I’m doing a video review of the Tim Holtz/ Tonic Stamping Platform! This is yet another version of a stamping positioner tool, adding to the ranks of the Misti, We R Memory Keepers, and Hero Arts tools. (Guess I should do a comparison […]

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TouchFive Markers Review and Demo

September 1, 2017

TouchFive Alcohol-Based Markers

Today I have a cool review for you- TouchFive Markers that I ordered off of the Wish app. Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. That means at no extra cost to you, if you purchase something through one of those links, I will receive a small commission. These are alcohol-based twin-tip markers that are an “off” brand that are a knock-off of Touch Lite or Shin-Han. The upside is that you get the product right from the factory and […]

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Marbling Medium from Martha Stewart Crafts

August 29, 2017

marbling medium from Martha Stewart Crafts

Marbling Medium from Martha Stewart Crafts (by Plaid) Being a YouTube addict, I’ve been watching these videos of artists pouring acrylic paint on to canvases, creating amazing marbled and abstract designs. Martha Stewart Crafts is capitalizing on this craze by introducing Marbling Medium so you and I can create home decor projects with the marbled look with ease. Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. That means at no extra cost to you, if you purchase something through one of […]

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Kit XChange Organization System

August 25, 2017

binder storage,

Kit XChange Organization System One of the issues that plagues any crafter- beaders, sewists, scrapbookers, and mixed media artists alike…is…STUFF. We accumulate a lot of beads, charms, embellishments, buttons, stickers, brads and more. For many of us, the key to using our amazing supplies is seeing them… so being able to take in our inventory at a glance is essential. I recently was offered a new line of craft organization tools from Kit XChange, so I gave them a go […]

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