It ends today, but there is still time to vote in the Artfire Polymer Clay Smooshers “Summer” themed challenge. Click here to visit the blog and pick your favorite!
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In Mourning, and… A Solution…
So why am I in mourning? Because, yesterday as I was mowing the lawn I found several red maple leaves on the ground under my maple tree. Red. On the ground. And I know what that means. It’s the beginning…
Giveaway: Inkadinkado Clear Set
image by Heather Holbrook
What do you say, lets have a giveaway!! I’ve got a beautiful clear stamp set from Inkadinkado called Flower Garden I’d love to give away to one of you!
Let me say that I LOVE clear stamps! I’ve been…
Tips, Tips and more Tips
Vist the Tips page at the Lasting Impression website for a very extensive and informative list of stamping tips. There is a wealth of information there like how to keep your shrink plastic from sticking to itself , how to make a quick…
New Release: American Art Stamps
image by American Art Stamps
American Art stamps has recently released a wonderful new inspirational stamp line called Zenspirations. Each image is available wood mounted or cling mounted. Perfect to make an uplifting card for a friend who’s feeling down!
…Make a Bug Catcher
What little kid doesn’t love bugs?!? But you certainly don’t want those critters roaming around your house-so make an easy solution with a little plastic canvas from the craft store and materials you have around the house. Everyone will be…
New Release and Product Review: Distress Stickles
image by Heather Holbrook
Tim Holtz has posted a look at his new products made for Ranger that are coming out this week at CHA. My favorite are the new colors of Distress Stickles!! I love this product, it’s a glitter glue…
Alligator Shoes
by Katherine Dewey
I think many polymer clay artists have seen the fabulous alligator shoes created by Katherine Dewey of Elvenwork.
I had not, however, came across the pictures of the process she used in creating the shoe before today. Click here…
Fireworks Cane Tutorial
Fireworks Cane
Inspired by our U.S. tradition of Fireworks on the Fourth of July in celebration of Independence Day, I created this cane and wrote up a tutorial which you can visit by clicking here.
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Technique Video: Joseph’s Coat
image by Gina K
Join Gina K for another fun and informative video on Stamp TV. In this video she teaches you how to do a cool background embossing technique called Joseph’s Coat.
-Heather
Craft Event: Suze at CHA
image of Graphics 45 booth by Suze Weinberg
Wish you could have gone to CHA this week?? Well visit Suze Weinberg’s blog and you’ll almost feel like you did. She’s got lots of wonderful pictures of the booths, new hot products, make…
New Release: Cat’s Pajamas
image by Tracy Falco and Cat's Pajamas
Looking for some fun summer stamps? The Cat’s Pajamas has just released three new clear sets, two summer themed and one get well set. Isn’t the mermaid/cat too cute?? You can buy the sets individually or…
Urban Craft Uprising Show – Seattle
Finally, a good indie show in my neighborhood! I’ve been waiting months for this show, but somehow I had the date wrong. Maybe they switched it and I was the last to know. So this is last minute, but do…
New Release: Magnolia Stamps
image by Claudia Rose and Magnolia
Magnolia stamps has just released a bunch of adorable new animal and pet related stamps. The jungle animals images are so cute! If you’ve been to the zoo lately they would be perfect accents for scrapbook…
Cotton – It’s More Than Just A Summer Yarn!
All you ever wanted to know about spinning cotton, I promise!
Cotton spinning made easy. With a few adjustments made to your wheel, you can spin cotton just like the pros. Become a “cotton spinner extraordinaire”. 120 minutes long, and 10…
Technique Video: Watermark Ink Pad
image by Patti Behan and Ranger
Patti Behan with Ranger has a new video showing several different techniques on how to use their watermark resist ink pad.
-Heather
Craft Fair – Canberra
In August Craft Fair makes it’s way to Canberra for more crafting and quilting goodness. Entry includes the 2009 Canberra Quilters Members’ Exhibition. As always, the Fair will include tons of free workshops and classes, exclusive exhibitions, and great shopping from your…
An Oldie but a Goodie!
photo by Robert Burrill, hearts by Elissa Powell
If you are new to polymer clay, you might have missed this fantastic tutorial in the PC Polyzine by Elissa Powell for making a chrysanthemum cane. It’s a simple tutorial that produces lovely…
Two Color Fabric Stitch from The Walker Treasury Project
Another swatch from the Walker Treasury Project. This would be pretty in almost any combinations of colors.
Go here: http://thewalkertreasury.wordpress.com/2009/07/25/two-color-fabric-stitch/
Shop: Sweet Paperie
image by Sweet Paperie
Looking for a unique name or address stamp? Sweet Paperie might have just what you’re looking for. They offer classy modern designs in rubber on wooden handles. I thought this Bi-Plane design was really terrific!
-Heather
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