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Jenny is the editor-in-chief and craft concierge for Craft Test Dummies. She can be contacted at crafttherapy at gmail dot com. Visit her craft blog at www.CraftTestDummies.com!

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Meet It Monday: Stickles & Distress Stickles Glitter Glues

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

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If you love the look of glitter, but dislike the mess, then you probably gravitate toward glitter glues. So now let me introduce you to the Cadillac of glitter glues- STICKLES by Ranger, Ink. Stickles are super glittery and come in a wide range of sparkly and iridescent colors. They are a great way to [...]

Happy Halloween & Fan Project Spotlight

Monday, October 31, 2011

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Today we are nudging our “Meet it Monday” aside for a day, in honor of celebrating…a fan! Today’s project idea comes from Cathy D, one of our “Super-Fans” on our Facebook Fan Page. She submitted this AMAZING wreath that she created using patterned paper, buttons, and some images die-cut with a Cricut. To make a [...]

Frankenstein Paper Lantern

Thursday, October 13, 2011

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Remember last week I shared the Spooky Spiderweb Lantern? Well, those battery-operated gems come two in a pack, and I got inspired! This time, I made a Frankenstein lantern to sit on the mantle! This guy is SUPER easy to make. You’ll need: Paper Battery-operated lantern Simply Spray fabric spray in green- it’s in the [...]

Fan Spotlight: OkieLadybug

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

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Every now and then we find a fan who is making AWESOME projects on their blog and we are compelled to share them with you. To wit, ConsumerCrafts sent Okieladybug the new Tim Holtz Kraft Core Pack and she’s been a busy little bee making these projects! If you interested in the products she used [...]

Card Techiques: Peek-a-Boo Windows

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

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I love to make cards, but after I while I feel like they all look the same. So today I’m going to share with you- or remind you, at least- of a fun, easy way to give your cards a little 3-D “pop” with Peek-a-Boo Windows! To do this technique, you’ll need: Darice Embossing folders [...]

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Meet It Monday: Hot Glue Gun Helpers

Monday, October 3, 2011

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Do you ever use a glue gun in your crafts? If so, I’m going to tell you all about Hot Glue Gun Helpers developed by Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza …and then, you’re going to slap yourself in the forehead and ask, “why didn’t I think of this?” These tools are so simple and yet [...]

Fun Halloween Party Treats

Thursday, September 29, 2011

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Here’s another one of those “I can’t believe I didn’t think of that first!” crafts….but I didn’t. “The Gaines Gang” blog DID, though, and it was so cute I had to share it with you here! And of course, you can get your supplies at ConsumerCrafts.com! Click on over to the blog for full [...]

Spooky Spider Lantern

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

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This project is so cool- it’s sad that I can’t claim credit for it! I saw the “original” online from Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza. I knew that ConsumerCrafts.com sold these awesome battery-operated lanterns, so I was inspired to make my own version and share it with you! To make MY version, you’ll need:http://www.craftsunleashed.com/wp-admin/post-new.php Battery-operated [...]

Shrink Plastic Buttons

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

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While surfing the web the other day, I found this adorable tutorial for making Shrink Plastic Buttons from Scissors/Paper/Wok. I thought you all might enjoy it, too- and of course, you can get all of the supplies at ConsumerCrafts.com! You’ll need: Shrink Film Permanent Markers 1/8 hole punch for the holes 3″ circle punch for [...]