April 19th, 2019
Inside: why work with a sketch and how it will make your scrapbook pages better Everyone of us hit a creative wall sometimes. We finally find the time and mood to create some scrapbook pages but we have no inspiration at all, no ideas! This is definitely a frustrating situation because we stare at a pile of papers and embellishments and we are stuck. This is where the sketch comes in! I can’t tell you how many times sketches have saved me and turned a boring and unfruitful afternoon into a multiple scrapbook page extravaganza! WHAT IS A SKETCH? Think of sketches like “blueprints” for creating pages. They feature outlines for scrapbook layouts that give you a general idea of where to place your papers, photos, embellishments, titles and journal spaces, and typically come in gray scale tones to allow you to visualize the page designs with your own products. They differ in their level of …
April 12th, 2019
Inside: how to use chipboard in your craft projects. Even use the negative leftovers! If you’re like me you probably have lots of different types of chipboard. Are you really using them in your craft projects or are you just buying them and let them sit around collecting dust? Have you ever tried to buy them online but weren’t sure what you needed? If those questions sound familiar then I’m here to help you be a master of chipboard! WHAT IS CHIPBOARD? Chipboard is a pressed paperboard (non-corrugated cardboard). It’s made by gluing fragments and layers of recycled paper together. The adhesive is applied using pressure and heat and ends up being smooth and rigid. The thickness varies from very thick to very thin, but it is always heavier than cardstock. Chipboard is popular for scrapbooking, card making, rubber stamp projects and more. It can be painted, inked, distressed, cut and glued. You can also buy …
April 5th, 2019
Inside: 13 amazing boxes to make yourself for easy storage Boxes are the number one paper project everyone is making! OK I made that up but if we have the papers and we need to keep our home organized why not create our own storage solutions? You know how much I love boxes and crafts so let’s combine the two! We will not only be organized but we’ll also use some of the paper mountains we have in our stash 😉 WHAT DO YOU NEED TO MAKE A BOX Paper boxes will never be as strong as plastic or metal but they can be strong enough to store various items. If you build them correctly and make them sturdy enough then you can fill them with small items like beads or heavier items like markers. It’s all a matter of size and the material you use. The material to build a box needs to be …
March 29th, 2019
Inside: the ultimate guide to make a steampunk project including all the materials, steps and secrets you need to know. I previously wrote a few blog posts and tutorials about steampunk projects but I feel I did you a disservice. All those posts were informative but lacking in information. So today I’m collecting all the scattered information into one ultimate guide and sharing everything I know about steampunk projects and how to make them! WHAT IS STEAMPUNK? Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction or science fantasy that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery. The steampunk style works are often set in an alternative history of the 19th century’s British Victorian era or American “Wild West” and incorporate mechanical parts and fantasy alongside old futuristic and Victorian elements like hot air balloons, light bulbs, wings and pipes. TYPES OF STEAMPUNK PROJECTS Steampunk is a movement that extends beyond …
March 15th, 2019
Inside: 3 easy steps to organize your craft room Organizing our craft room is a daunting and usually unpleasant task. I don’t know but I try to avoid it as much as possible 🙂 The problem is that over time our craft space looks like a disaster zone and we can’t find anything. Today I want to share with you my 3 easy steps to organize your craft space and get rid of the clutter and mess once and for all! STEP 1: DE-CLUTTER CRAFT SUPPLIES Say what?! Getting rid of stuff? Yes… you read right… getting rid of some of your supplies is the first necessary and sometimes painful thing to do. WHY GET RID OF SOME CRAFT SUPPLIES? If you answer yes to one of these questions then you definitely get rid of some of your supplies: Do you spend more time organizing supplies than crafting? Are you having problems finding …
March 8th, 2019
Inside: 50 useful craft secrets to improve your life now Crafting is not easy… it’s fun, relaxing and even therapeutic but it doesn’t always go smoothly. This list of useful craft secrets will definitely make your life easier and make you wonder how you didn’t know about them before! I have tried EACH ONE of these craft tips, so I can honestly say they work and therefor highly recommended. ORGANIZING CRAFT SECRETS To maximize your craft space organization, store your important items at eye level. Keep your secondary items down low so that you can simply bend down to get them. Less used items should go up high, perhaps even where you need a step stool to access them. You have a lot of vertical space in a room – use it! Store your ribbons on a horizontal paper towel holder. You don’t have to hang it on a wall just place it on a shelf for …
March 1st, 2019
Inside: 40+ ideas to make your scrapbook pages look amazing every time If you’re a seasoned scrapbooker or a beginner you want to create beautiful and meaningful scrapbook pages and you’re always looking for new ideas. We have some amazing ideas you need to try to make your scrapbook pages look incredible every time! SCRAPBOOK PAGE TITLE IDEAS A title is an important ingredient on a layout and can add a unique look to the entire page. A creative title will always boost up your page and add extra interest to it. I always try to come up with new ideas for titles. It’s not just the content that matters it’s also the shape and design of the title. Match the title design to the theme of your page – the title Time Flies is made from clock parts to represent the passing of time. Add dimension with materials like foam, chipboard or foam tape …
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