Gesso is one of those products that has long been associated with fine artists. Gesso is traditionally a white paint that has a binder- like gypsum or chalk- mixed in to give the paint some “tooth.” It’s usually painted on with a brush and it acts as a primer to prepare a surface for acrylic, [...]
Continue reading...13. July 2011
There is a new product on the market we can’t wait to share with you- Pearl Pens by Viva Decor! These rich, creamy pearl and matte colors work like a fabric paint- simply squeeze the bottle to make a line or “Pearls.” The more you squeeze, the bigger your pearl gets! What’s also grand about [...]
Continue reading...23. May 2011
I remember when I first started scrapbooking well over a decade ago, and alphabet stickers were all the rage. Of course, they certainly weren’t ANYTHING like what’s available in today’s market…but still…we all hated our own handwriting, and it was so fun to create titles or journaling using alphabet stickers. But after a while, I [...]
Continue reading...16. May 2011
What I love about my Cuttlebug is that it will both die cut AND emboss. And I’m so excited to share that now ConsumerCrafts is now carrying a new line of embossing folders from Darice. They are made of nice, sturdy plastic, fit perfectly in your Cuttlebug or embossing machine (like the Sizzix Texture Boutique) [...]
Continue reading...9. May 2011
I love Core’dinations cardstock, and on more than one occasion I’ve cut a piece of cardstock down to make a card. My life has just gotten easier- Core’Dinations is now making card sets! They come in 4.5 X 6.5 or 5X7 and in brights, pastels and darks. And each card set has 35 cards and [...]
Continue reading...7. March 2011
If you’ve been to any of the stamping or crafting shows, you probably have seen one of the hottest trends – Flower Soft! What is Flower Soft? It’s a soft, colorful 3-D embellishment that’s used to simulate flowers, snow, and fur! And now our sponsor, ConsumerCrafts.com, is carrying an extensive line. It comes pretty tightly [...]
Continue reading...21. February 2011
I love adhesives…is that weird to say? But really, I do! As a crafter who ventures into all areas of crafting, I constantly find myself needing varying types of adhesives, and I am always on the look-out for better quality and easier-to-use adhesives. I just recently got to use the Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro [...]
Continue reading...9. February 2011
The Cricut Storybook Cartridge contains images that are reminiscent of fairy tales- and can I tell you that I am in love with this cartridge? This cartridge contains a full uppercase alphabet, numbers and an incredible selection of images. Everything from simple shapes, like rectangles and circles, to scalloped shapes. fancy frames, flourishes galore and [...]
Continue reading...31. January 2011
Glitter is one of those things: either you like it or you don’t. And if you are a “liker” of glitter, you LOVE glitter. There’s no lukewarm! Confession: I LOVE glitter…and ever since I got my hands on this Martha Stewart Glitter kit, I am in HEAVEN! This pack has 24 rich colors, each one [...]
Continue reading...24. January 2011
I am quite familiar with the Aleene’s glue products but I had never used the Jewelry & Metal Glue until recently. I used the glue for the first time when I was making a Valentine’s Home Decor project and I needed a dependable glue to adhere mirrors to metal. First Impressions of the Glue: 1. [...]
1. August 2011
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