A week or so ago I shared my Recipe for Home Made Gelli Plates. .. but you know my mind just keeps turning. I wanted to know if there was a difference between the ones with sugar or no sugar (some folks on YouTube insisted that ones with sugar would not mold) and if there was really a difference between the homemade plates that were made with or without glycerine to preserve it. So of course, I made some videos […]
Collage Clay from Mod Podge and Plaid
Back at CHA last January, I was surprised to see that decoden was all the rage! And Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza are brining their signature style and crafty-goodness to it with there new product from Mod Podge and Plaid, Collage Clay! Collage Clay is aptly named- you can create 3-D collages with the fun, light, and dimensional product that is conveniently packaged in a pastry-bag-like pouch and that has a threaded nozzle attached- perfect for the available nozzles to […]
Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium
I’m a mixed media artist, and I often use photo transfers in my work. I was excited to put “Mod Podge Photo Transfer medium” to the test. The first thing I noticed is that this medium is white in the bottle and dries white as well. My preferred products for mixed media photo transfer are initially white but dry clear, and allow me to layer to my heart’s content. I shifted gears when I realized that this product was […]
Jacquard Pearl Ex – New Colors
Jacquard Pearl Ex pigment powders are extremely versatile supplies for any artist or crafter. They now come in over 30 colors. I’ll be testing some of the brand new Chromatic Colors: Citrine, Emerald, Magenta, Sapphire Blue, Scarlet and Dark Brown. This collection is a really gorgeous intense set of jewel tones with a deep lovely brown. Here’s a description from Jacquard’s website: “Pearl Ex Powdered Pigments are our most versatile product! Jacquard Pearl Ex is a safe, pearlescent, non-toxic, inert […]
CHA 2014 – Tim Holtz Idea-ology Booth Tour
Hello Crafters! It was a great season for Tim Holtz‘ idea-ology line with so many new products to ogle over! Personally, I love the new adornments, letterpress blocks, Found Relatives cards and ephemera packs! But don’t get me wrong, there’s plenty more to see and get excited over! I filmed a little video tour of the booth, but as it’s movin’ and groovin’ on the show floor, I dance around other crafty patrons and the camera gets a little shaky. […]
CHA Show 2014 Product Update: Gelatos Double Scoops!
Remember how I shared some of the new/and or improved products of CHA show? Well, this is the first one I’ve gotten in my hot little hands- Gelatos Double Scoops! Look at ALL THE YUMMY COLORS. Yes, even the metallics have been “super sized.” Compared to the original version (bottom one) you can see that it’s about twice the size. And you get a LOT more product in the tube. So of course I had to play with them! (By […]
Fiskars Amplify Mixed Media Shears
There is nothing like being in the middle of creating a mixed media project and not being able to find scissors sturdy enough or sharp enough to cut through the material you are working with. Second worst is managing to cut through the material only to have jagged edges that need cleaning up, because it’s almost impossible to make that edge look clean. Allow me to introduce you to Fiskars Amplify Mixed Media Shears. Here […]
Craft Product Review: Faber-Castell Paper Crafter Crayons
Today we are playing with Faber-Castell’s Crafter Crayons. These are part of their Design-Memory-Craft division that is geared towards using high-quality art products in mixed media and paper crafts. So, these aren’t your average crayola’s! According to Faber-Castell, “Paper Crafter Crayons™ are highly-pigmented wax crayons that can be used on all types of crafting surfaces.” These crayons pack a powerful punch of color when using. They are housed in a plastic casings that have a twist-top which is great for […]
Book Review: Inspired Remnants, Curious Dreams by Kerin Gale
Inspired Remnants, Curious Dreams Mixed-Media Projects in Epoxy Clay by Kerin Gale is a book that features Epoxy Clay, as you may have guessed. I have to tell you, when I received the Apoxie Sculpt Epoxy Clay (read the full review of that product by clicking the link) from Jenny along with the book. I was a little intimidated so I put the book on my “To Review” shelf. Finally, I pulled it down this week and decided that I […]
Craft Product Review: Art-C Glitter Mist
There are so many mists and sprays these days out on the market and each and every one of them seem to be different and special in their own way. I am a bit of a spray, “hoarder” too, they’re just so much fun, versatile and I consider them a good tool to have in your crafty arsenal. Enter in the glitter mists by Art-C. According to the website, “Art-C glitter mists can be applied to any surface and blended […]
Guest Tutorial: Hand Scripted and Painted Bird Ornaments and Giveaway
If you are looking for a last minute Christmas tree decoration or Christmas gift, here are some chic and fun bird ornaments to make using supplies you likely already have in your stash, plus Lumiere paints from Jacquard Products. Created by Mel Designs, these birds were painted with Lumiere (read Jenny’s review of them here) and hand scripted with a Tee Juice Marker. Starting with 6″ muslin squares, use a paint brush and metallic Lumiere paints in Citrene, Metallic […]
Craft Product Review: Black Gesso by Claudine Helmuth’s Studio Line by Ranger Ink
I’ve been a big fan of Claudine Hellmuth’s white gesso for quite some time. It is wonderfully opaque, thick and creates a great texture on your projects. I’m addicted to it for my art journaling pages and prepping the thin pages for watercolor, acrylics, etc. (If you’re unfamiliar with gesso and its uses, check out Jenny’s “Gesso Primer” posted earlier this week.) So, when Claudine released black gesso at this past CHA, I was thoroughly tickled. Here’s how it’s described […]
Comparison of Stamp Pad Inks on Fabric
Here’s another post inspired by the “which one is best?” question. I like to stamp images on fabric postcards, art quilts, and even ribbon for paper crafting. So I got to wondering which stamp pad would work best on fabric (providing a nice, clear image) and which, if any, would survive a washing. The contenders in this comparison are: A. Inkadinkado Dye Stamp Pad B. Archival Brilliance Dew Drop by Tsukineko C. VersaMagic Dew Drop D. India Ink […]
Craft Fave: Fancy Pants Designs
You all know me by now – I can put together a great-looking scrapbook page when I need to…but it’s really not my true love. Â However, that said…I do LOVE (and love might be a slight understatement here) cute, or gorgeous, or fun, or new – whatever catches my eye – paper lines…with all their coordinating accessories. Â I mean, seriously…I drool over paper lines. Â But it’s not just the paper…it’s the rub-ons, and the stickers, and the journaling notes, and […]
Altered Art- Crafting a New Purpose for Old Stuff
In the past few days I’ve had fun working on some “altered art” items, and I realized that I’ve never done a post on altering! I know there are a few of you out there who may not be very familiar with altered crafting, so I thought I’d do a little primer for you. In my own words, Altered art is talking old stuff that used to have a purpose and turning it into art. Interestingly, Wikipedia does not have […]
Better Late Than Never RAKs
Well, I finally got on an art bender and made up some gifties for my ClothPaperStudio Yahoo Group birthday gals. For June. Ok, better late than never, I guess. And with the scraps I generated, I’m making a series of ATC’s for the July gals, so I might just get caught up. I used puzzle pieces, stamps, stickers, recycled sheet music, shrink plastic pieces (also stamped and hand-colored), some metal keys, hand-watercolored paper… a whole lot goin’ on here. Most […]
Random Acts of Kindness, Continued….
So I’ve mentally committed to doing RAKs…Random Acts of Kindness for my CPS Yahoo group sisters. So far I’ve made bookmarks, altered bobbins, felt needle cases, and now I’m on to charm-y thingies. I just mailed out my April goodies, which consist of a hand-made paper bead w/ Chinese characters on them, Chinese coins, and red beads for good luck. I’m not sure what the recipients might do with them, but I figure they would be fun on an art […]