Archive | May, 2010

Wedding Crafts: Wedding Reception Centerpiece

17. May 2010

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Wedding Crafts: Wedding Reception Centerpiece

There is nothing like a beautiful and unique handcrafted wedding!  There are so many things you can create that will make your special day stunning and special.  Knowing you put your special touches on your special day will mean so much for years to come!  Today I share with you one wedding idea you can create [...]

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Technique: How To Use An Eyelet Kit

14. May 2010

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Technique: How To Use An Eyelet Kit

The basics of using an eyelet kit.

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Technique: Ribbon Roses

13. May 2010

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Technique: Ribbon Roses

Today’s post is actually an “Ask Jenny” question I got from a readers’ comment. Someone asked how to make a ribbon flower, so I thought that “Technique Week” would be a great time to show you a great shabby chic rose you can put on cards, gifts, or even make into jewelry. (More on that [...]

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100th Post and Giveaway!

12. May 2010

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Happy 100th Blog Post! Can you believe that we’ve already posted 100 articles?? Neither can we! So to celebrate, we’re going to share a great video with you about the Darice Hot-Fix Crystal setter and HAVE A GIVEAWAY! THANKS FOR READING, BUT THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. SEE WHO WON HERE!

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Technique: Watercolor Resist

11. May 2010

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Technique: Watercolor Resist

I love stamping and I love watercolors… it’s so soothing to blend those translucent colors on my paper! So today, I’m going to show you how to use stamping and clear embossing powder as a “resist” to make some lovely (and easy) greeting cards. (Note: in traditional watercolor painting, wax, oil, or a liquid gum [...]

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Craft Technique: 3-D Designs Using a Brass Stencil

10. May 2010

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Craft Technique: 3-D Designs Using a Brass Stencil

How to use a brass stencil as a 3-D template.

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Fabrico Fabric Markers & How They Work On Different Surfaces

7. May 2010

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Fabrico Fabric Markers & How They Work On Different Surfaces

After working with these Fabrico Fabric Markers for a kids’ craft project recently, I felt it best to give more detailed info about how these markers work on various surfaces. It was a fun experiment! Fabric Markers on canvas bucket hats: The markers worked wonderfully on this product! The raw canvas soaked up the juicy [...]

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Jewelry Craft: Stamped Resin Bangles

6. May 2010

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Jewelry Craft: Stamped Resin Bangles

In case you haven’t noticed,  jewelry crafts are a huge trend right now. And when you can make a fun, customized bangle in an hour or so- well, I thing you’ll find these addictive! Supplies: Clear resin bangle (Item 1980-96) Copy paper Mod Podge (Item PLCS11302) Scrappy Cat Stamps (Item SCR475) Clear Acrylic Block (Item [...]

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Cinco De Mayo Roundup!

5. May 2010

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It’s CInco de Mayo, and we’ve got some great crafts for you! We’ve got party crafts, tissue flowers, goodies that will put the “muy bueno” in your Fiesta! So just in case you missed them last week, here they are: Start off by making this cool Fiesta Banner. Then whip up some Tissue Paper Flowers. [...]

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Product Review: Walk in My Garden Cricut Cartridge

4. May 2010

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Product Review:  Walk in My Garden Cricut Cartridge

Ah, spring is in the air and with the arrival of this fresh and wonderful season comes flowers!  I just love getting out on a warm and breezy day and plunging my fingers into the earth to prepare the ground for planting.  Whether it is a garden or flowers, makes no difference.  Each spring I [...]

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