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40 Techniques & Tips with the Tim Holtz/Tonic Glass Media Mat

March 26, 2018 by Heather Holbrook

40 Techniques & Tips with the Tim Holtz/Tonic Glass Media Mat

One of the hottest new tools right now in stamping and mixed media is the Glass Media Mat from Tonic Craft and Tim Holtz. As Alexandra from Hedgehog Hollow shows there are apparently many different techniques you can do on … Read More...

Free pattern: July Candle Mat

June 23, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

July Fire Cracker

Get your spark on with this adorable candle mat measuring a mere 9 1/2″ x 12 1/2″. This makes it doable before the fireworks start.  The pattern is offered on Connecting Threads, and best of all, it’s a free download. … Read More...

Felt Leaf Candle Mat

May 29, 2014 by Linda Lanese

candle mattThis “Leaf Candle Mat” makes a pretty backdrop for your candles on a nice table on a warm summer night.  This project tutorial has a pattern and complete instructions by Mary Ayres on “Craft Ideas”!  Thanks for sharing this lovely … Read More...

Stylish mat of bright pom-poms DIY

January 17, 2014 by Linda Lanese

POM-POM matI have posted about mats made with felted balls, but this is made from wool pom-poms shown on the Russian site “Master Classy” and it is so appealing with its high-low pom-poms.   Make your home warm and cozy with a … Read More...

Project: Card with Stamped Wooden Accent

November 12, 2013 by Heather Holbrook

Project: Card with Stamped Wooden Accent

The Bolton House blog has a tutorial fro making this pretty layered mat card with stamped wooden embellishment, click here to check it out.

-Heather

Project: Stamped Photo Frame Mat

May 22, 2013 by Heather Holbrook

project: stamped photo frame mat

Here’s a fun and easy way to dress up a boring photo frame mat. Eat Sleep Make has directions for carving a simple geometric shaped stamp, perfect for adding some pizzazz to any project.

-Heather

Felt Dinosaur Play mat and a Giant Felt board tutorial

April 5, 2013 by Linda Lanese

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Citro has a great blog called “Fun at Home with Kids” and has two cute projects to share with us. First is a no-sew felt “Dinosaur Play mat” and it’s a great craft because anyone with a glue gun can … Read More...

Make It: I just FELT like crafting!

April 4, 2013 by Linda Lanese

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This craft idea comes from Martha Stewart’s site.   We love felt says Kristin St. Clair  thinks she speaks for all of us here  in the MS TV craft department where she works when she makes that statement. We use it … Read More...

Hopscotch Play Mat DIY by A Girl and a Glue Gun

March 30, 2013 by Linda Lanese

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kimbo hosts “A girl and A glue gun” and has this fun “Felt Activity Mat” and the kids can help make this wonderful projects.  Kimbo always wanted to make something big with her hot glue and she came up with … Read More...

Freebie: Teacher Appreciation Card

September 8, 2011 by Heather Holbrook

Lori Whitlock (one of the talented designers for Echo Park) shares a free teacher appreciation card download on her blog, click here to download the PNG and tell your childs teacher “Thanks!” for all they do.

-Heather

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