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Review and Demo of LDRS Hybrid Ink Pads

October 15, 2018

LDRS Hybrid Stamp Pad Review

Since I’m on an inky kick, I realized it was time to break the LDRS Hybrid Inks out of the packaging and give them a go. (These were sent to me for review, but I am not financially compensated by the company and am not obligated to give them a favorable review. My opinions are honest and my own! (Disclosure: affiliate links contained in post) I was sent 4 colors of LDRS Hybrid ink to play with, as well as […]

Posted in Paints, Inks & Dyes |

Review and Demo of Nuvo Hybrid Inks

October 1, 2018

  Happy October! In some areas of the crafting world, folks are calling it “Inktober” and encouraging artists and crafters to draw, stamp, print and doodle their way through the month. I’m taking it as an opportunity to review some of the inks, stamp pads, sprays and dies that have been waiting patiently all summer. So today I’m kicking it off with a review of the Nuvo Hybrid Inks by Tonic Studios. I’ve had these little “Diamonds” ink cubes in […]

Posted in Paints, Inks & Dyes |

Comparison of Liquid Watercolor Markers/Pens

March 16, 2018

I realized I published this video ages ago, and didn’t share it here. With all my frenzy with watercolor markers- (meaning specifically a pen that has a liquid reservoir in the handle and a brush nib that dispenses liquid watercolor ink when squeezed,) I just had to compare some of the popular brands. So I dug out the ones I’ve reviewed here before: Nuvo Aqua Flow Markers & Jane Davenport Mermaid Markers– as well as some ones that were newer […]

Posted in art supplies/mixed media |

Rinea Metallic Foil Paper & Ghost Ink Review

February 21, 2018

Rinea Metallic Foil Paper and Ghost Ink Review

n Rinea Metallic Foil Paper Review This was a product in the “new product showcase” at Creativiation 2018 that really caught my eye- not just because anything shiny/metallic is so in right now (even though it IS) but also because it was paired with some mystical product called Ghost Ink that created a cool effect that you could use with stamping. So I scored a sample at the show, and it’s one of the first products I had to try and […]

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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: […]

Posted in art supplies/mixed media |

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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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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Review and Demo of Sign Brush Felt Tip Markers from Pentel Arts

July 22, 2017

Adult coloring is still a raging trend, so we crafters can never have enough markers! I picked up the Sign Brush Felt Tip Markers from Pentel Arts at my local Target for about $20, so I thought I’d give them a go. The first thing you need to know about the Sign Brush Felt Tip Markers is that the nib is SMALL. Kinda super tiny, in fact. This is actually a good thing, though- it means that is good for […]

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Magic-Glos UV Curing Resin by Lisa Pavelka

July 6, 2017

ORIGIAL POST SEPT 2008; UPDATED July 2017. I’ve been playing around with my bottle cap jewelry, and the question of what to put on top has perplexed me. I like Diamond Glaze, but it’s really only good for a thin layer. I wanted something more dimensional and shiny, something more glass-like. I played around with using melted UTEE, but at the thickness I was pouring, I was getting air bubbles and some scorching. Not the right product for the job. […]

Posted in Beads/Jewelry Products |

Dare 2B Artzy Hybrid Stamp Pad- review and demo

June 28, 2017

As crafters, we are always on the hunt for the perfect black stamp pad- one that is truly black; creates a crisp image; doesn’t disappear with our watercolors AND doesn’t smudge or bleed with our Copic/alcohol markers. Since my epic “best black stamp pad for coloring” review years ago (!), I pretty much was content with my Memento Tuxedo Black or My Favorite Things Hybrid Ink. But back in April when I was at Adventures in Stamping in Ohio, I […]

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“Distress Oxide” technique using Fireworks Ink Sprays

May 31, 2017

mixed media tags using inspirational sentiments and Fireworks ink sprays

Today I have a little fun tutorial for you- how to use Fireworks Ink Sprays like Distress Oxide Stamp pads! So let’s backtrack a second, and let me clarify. I while back Sara reviewed Distress Oxide Stamp pads for CTD, and one of the amazing properties of the ink is that it’s a unique hybrid. It’s got pigment AND dye-based ink properties. That means that you can layer colors on top of each other without them getting muddied and brown.   […]

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Coastal Texture Paint Review and Demo

May 23, 2017

I’m always intrigued by new products- I love to try and see just how far I can stretch them! Today I’m sharing my results with Coastal Texture Paint from Folk Art (Plaid.) Disclosure: samples provided for review purposes only. My opinions are honest and my own, and based on first-hand experience with the product. Some links contained in the post are affiliate links.  So first off, this is how it’s described by the company: FolkArt Coastal Texture Paint is a […]

Posted in Paints, Inks & Dyes |

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