“OLT” Craft Challenge for 2018

January 16, 2018

OLT craft Challenge week 2 tags

In January 2016 I realized that I was doing tons of craft reviews, but making very little *art.* I decided to try making a little bit of art (or a least a portion) every day, using a tag as a base and started my One Little Tag Craft Challenge group on FB to encourage others to play along with me. After all, it’s small, cheap, and if you hate it you can just throw it away. And if you LIKE it, […]

Cutting Shrink Film with a Cricut Die Cutting Machine

January 12, 2018

How to cut shrink film in Design Space using a cricut

Cutting Shrink Film with a Cricut Die Cutting Machine Who here remembers Shrinky-Dinks from their childhood? (Raises hand) Well, Shrink film has come a long way since then and it’s just as fun now as it was then…. and as an adult/ mixed media artist, sometimes it’s SUPER handy as a creative medium. Case in point- I wanted to make some New Jersey charms to make for a present I was working on for our new AFS daughter (she joined […]

Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Glitter Brush Pen Review from Tonic, Demo & Comparison

January 9, 2018

NUVO shimmer Glitter Gloss Pens

Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Glitter Brush Pen Review from Tonic, Demo & Comparison Here’s how the Aqua Shimmer are described on the Tonic website: Add shimmering glitter details to all of your crafting projects. The perfectly formed watercolor brush nib makes the pens extremely versatile and is perfect for adding small detail or color washing areas. Two glitter gloss pens in each pack. Like the Aqua Flow brush pens I reviewed earlier, they have an actual paint brush style tip: […]

Arteza Real Brush Markers Review and Demo

January 5, 2018

Arteza Real Brush Markers Review and Demo

Arteza Real Brush Markers Review and Demo I’m back today with another review of a marker! This time, it’s the Arteza Real Brush Pen Marker. These are available at Amazon.com currently for $49.95 for a 48 pen set! Here’s the description: Real brush pen set of 48 unique colors for sketching, drawing and painting Water-based ink for watercolor effects Flexible nylon brush tip for fine, medium and bold strokes Non-toxic, meets ASTM standards Safe for children with supervision Create Line […]

NUVO Aqua Flow Markers (review and demo)

January 3, 2018

NUVO aqua flow brush pens

NUVO Aqua Flow Markers from Tonic Studios (review and demo) Products provided for review purposes; however the brand has no control over the content and I was not paid to review them. Opinions are honest and based on my first-hand experience with the product. 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. It seems like mixed media is […]

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 […]

Review and Demo of the Nuvo Brush Script Pens from Tonic Studios

December 6, 2017

Review and Demo of the Nuvo Brush Script Pens from Tonic Studios

Review and Demo of the Nuvo Brush Script Pens from Tonic Studios It seems like you cannot have too many markers, and I’m always searching for new ones to try. The lovely folks at Tonic sent me the Brush Script Pens to try out last month and I’ve really been enjoying getting to know them. Today I’m going to share with you how they work! First off, here’s how they are described on the Tonic Studio website: The Brush Script […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Glittered Napkin Card Techniques- Three Ways

October 30, 2017

napkins, cards, tags, mixed media, glitter

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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