November 24th, 2017
Inside: how to use die cut shapes in handmade Christmas cards Unlike other crafters I love fussy cutting. But even I sometimes to using die cut shapes either becuae I don’t feel like fussy cutting or I simply don’t have the shape I need to cut. So after establishing the fact that I’m also human… (one lady once told me that my fussy cutting abilities are inhuman). I can share with you how I used the die cut shapes on these Christmas cards. WHAT IS DIE CUTTING Die cutting is a broad term, but in crafting, the act of die cutting is the process of using a machine to mass-produce cut-out shapes. Die cutting machines or card making machines are machines that cut shapes out of paper, chipboard (like cardboard but thicker and more dense), fabric and other materials. In die cutting, dies are metal-shaped objects with a raised, sharp area for cutting. They are …
November 19th, 2017
Inside: how to make two easy pop up cards I love surprises of any kind even if I’m the one making them and pop up cards are exactly that. These type of cards is my favorite because thay always have a surprise in them and they are fun to receive as much as make them. HOW TO MAKE POP UP CARDS Pop up cards are not just for kids. There are many pop card designs that usually seem really difficult to make but usually they are easier than you think. All you need are a few basic steps to make the basic pop up card: Fold a piece of double sided cardstock in half. Cut slits at the center of your card. With the folded side facing you, cut two slits. The paper between each of the cuts will form a tab that you’ll secure your pop up art to. Tabs can be wide …
November 10th, 2017
Inside: how to upgrade a mini album with surprising interactive elements Sometimes you don’t have the will, the energy, the skill or the time to make a mini album from scratch. There is no shame in buying a ready made mini album and there is a lot you can do to upgrade a mini album and make it look amazing! UPGRADE A MINI ALBUM In order to make your mini album look unique and fun you can add interactive elements to the pages as well as embellishments. Here are a few ideas: Add pockets of different designs. Here are 5 pocket design tutorials. Fill the pockets with inserts. Check out these insert ideas you can make for any pocket size. Make flaps opening to the top or sides. Cut images from the paper and attach them with foam tape to add dimension. Create layers of cut out images to make scenes and embellishment clusters. …
October 8th, 2017
Inside: how to use masking tape on your art journal page Sometimes the best art journaling techniques are with the most simple items you have at home and that are not originally made for crafts. I had a lot of masking tape and I wanted to use it for something so I came up woth a fun way to use it on my art journal page. USING MASKING TAPE IN CRAFTS Masking tape, also known as painter’s tape, is a type of pressure-sensitive tape made of a thin and easy-to-tear paper, and an easily released pressure-sensitive adhesive. It is available in a variety of widths. It is used mainly in painting, to mask off areas that should not be painted. The adhesive is the key element to its usefulness, as it allows the tape to be easily removed without leaving residue or damaging the surface to which it is applied. The tape is available in …
October 3rd, 2017
Inside: how to make a one sheet wonder mini album I sometimes feel bored with making mini albums and that I’m doing the same things over and over again, so I decided to challenge myself to do something different. The challenge was to make a mini album from only one sheet of 12×12 cardstock including a cover… WHAT IS A ONE PAGE WONDER PROJECT A one sheet wonder project is a craft project that is made from only one piece of paper, ususally fom a 12×12 or a 8.5×11 paper. These projects are usually mini albums and cards and they are very popular because they are easy and fast to make. WHY MAKE ONE SHEET WONDER MINI ALBUMS This type of mini album is very fast to make so if yo want to make a project in one afternoon or in a crop this is the project for you. It is easy …
September 29th, 2017
Inside: how to make a mixed media canvas with an empty chipboard sheet What do you do with your empty chipboard sheet after you take out all the shapes? You are left with a sheet full of holes in all kinds of shapes right? Did you know you can use it to make a mixed media canvas? WHY USE AN EMPTY CHIPBOARD SHEET AS AN ART MATERIAL Other than the fact that using the empty chipboard sheet is utterly cool, here are few more reasons why it’s a good idea: You save money – instead of buying supplies to make a mixed media canvas you use what you already have Recycle and reuse – being a caring artist is important and we all do what we can to minimize the amount of trash we throw It’s creative – using an unusual material in a project forces you to be creative and think about …
September 12th, 2017
inside: best 3 tools to write text on mixed media projects I made a beautiful canvas with lots of paint layers, stenciling and stamping. Then I added exture with modeling paste and some more stenciling. I wanted to finish the project with a cool quote but I couldn’t get it on the project. I ruined 3 pens and still couldn’t get my text on the project! Have you wvwe had this problem? I have 3 great ideas how to solve it! WHY WRITING TEXT ON MIXED MEDIA PROJECT IS A PROBLEM One of the most popular questions or problems people have when they create mixed media projects is how to write text on their project. When you use acrylic paints, gesso and other mediums on a project most of the pens will not work on these surfaces and you have a problem of writing something. This happens because: The surface isn’t COMPLETELY dry – and …
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