Crafts Unleashed

Meet it Monday: Sew Easy Stitch Piercer from We R Memory Keepers

So many of us like the look of stitching on our paper crafts….but it can be tricky to get that look “right”- uneven stitches, problems piercing the paper, inability to make those cool designs. Now, though, there is a cool tool on the block from We R Memory Keepers- the Sew Easy Stitch Piercing Tool [...]

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Ornament Challenge 2011: School Picture Keepsake Ornaments

About this time of year, my kids get the itch to start making gifts for friends, teachers, and grandparents. I came up with a kid-friendly craft that will enable them to give a gift they’ll be proud of- and it’s a great way to share those wallet-size photos from school pictures! I used a manual [...]

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Crafts Unleashed Ornament Challenge 2011

Here at CraftsUnleashed, we are in full-on “holiday cheer” mode! We decided to give ourselves a little challenge- each designer will share with you a lovely ornament idea and a supply list so you can get crafting! Ornaments make great keepsakes, hostess gifts, teacher presents, even a little “bonus” to adorn your presents. We’re so [...]

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Meet It Monday: Viva Decor Precious Metals Paints

I’ll start off by saying that I love paint, and have a deep-in-my-soul love affair with glimmer and shimmer. For those reasons, Precious Metal Colors by Viva Decor is my new go-to paint. To use the paint, you’ll need to shake the bottle  for 10 seconds or so to remix the mica particles that have [...]

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Meet It Monday: Smash Book by K & Company

Do you like the idea of scrapbooking, but get nervous when trying to pick papers and embellishments? Do you balk at the idea that scrapbooking can be so expensive? Do you have years of photos and memorabilia sitting in boxes? The SMASHBOOK line by K & Company is for you! So what is a Smash [...]

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Meet It Monday: Freestyle Mouse Rotary Cutter

Here’s a review of the FreeStyle Mouse Rotary Cutter from Jenny at CraftTestDummies- now available at ConsumerCrafts.com!  I love my rotary cutter for cutting fabric. And I love my paper trimmer for cutting paper. If those two tools got together and had a love-child, it would be the Free Style Mouse by Purple Cow- and [...]

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Tom Turkey Treat Holder

It’s getting to be that time- Thanksgiving is right around the corner! We found this super-cute treat-holder idea from Vicki O’Dell and thought we’d share it with you. It’s a fun craft the kids can do while supper is cooking- and it would be super-cute on the kid’s tables, filled with little candies, or even [...]

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Meet It Monday: Sanford Prismacolor Art Markers

Markers, markers, markers! Besides being all the rage in the craft industry, they are a staple in every artist’s workshop (and most households, too!) Today I’m going to share with you Sanford Prismacolor Markers- an alcohol-based, dual-tipped marker that is arguably the most popular marker with professional artists and illustrators. But they are widely available [...]

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Silly Pencil Toppers

This post was generously shared by the Bowdabra Blog- a place where you can find a myriad of fun projects to make with your Bowdabra Bow-Making Tool! Back-to-School Crafts: Silly Pencil Toppers Using the Mini Bowdabra create silly pencil toppers perfect for back-to-school!  Add craft boa, feathers, and pipe cleaners for some crazy fun!  Kids [...]

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Fall Card Using Stickles

I love sending cards for Thanksgiving- it’s a nice way for me to tell some of my friends and relatives that I’m thankful for them. However, you can adapt this card to be a thank you card, thinking of you, even a fall birthday card. Let’s get started! You’ll need: Core’Dinations Cardstock- 8 1/2 X [...]

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