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Make these DIY mini notebooks with your favorite patterned cardstock paper and embellishments and use them to jot down your thoughts throughout the day.
Supplies:
They come together in just … Read More...
Transform a junk closet into a beautiful craft space! head on over to Beneath my Heart to see all the steps plus materials and supplies for taking a closet from blah to wow!
You’ll learn how Traci transformed a closet … Read More...
Here’s another great option for building a custom craft desk, if you have an empty corner in your home.The great thing about this style, is that you can make it the perfect size that fits your space, since the dimensions … Read More...
Here’s a great project from The Family Handyman for all the DIYers out there:
… Read More...Hack the Ikea Kallax shelf to build a worktable with a huge surface, convenient craft storage and easy mobility by sandwiching three small storage units between
This post at Our Best Bites is a fantastic resource for everything you need to get started in hand lettering.
You’ll find resources for the best pens, papers, practice sheets, online tutorials, courses, inks, and other tips like chalk lettering.… Read More...
Looking for the perfect counter height craft table? Make your own! Using furniture and other supplies from Ikea, see how Jenn made her DIY craft table that’s perfect for crafters and scrappers who stand to work. And there’s storage space … Read More...
Now that you’ve practised some basic hand lettering with a few simple tools, you might want to branch out a bit and experiment with other handwriting or lettering techniques.
This blog post at Creative Live with hand lettering tips for … Read More...
With just a brush pen and paper, you can learn a simple technique for fancy hand lettering. This tutorial by Amy at One Artsy Mama, will show you how to letter the short word “joy”. Once you’ve got the technique … Read More...
Take a tour of the Something Turquoise Craft Room and office. It’s chock full of photos showing numerous organizational and decorating details.
… Read More...Get ideas for general decor and storage, as well as ways to organize tools, printing supplies, embellishments and
Get the look of metal embellishments on your cards and scrapbook pages by covering die cut shapes with metallic embossing powders. This look is perfect for fall themes! Find complete directions for this technique from Jennifer McGuire.
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Are you paying too much attention to having your scrapbooking supplies and space organized? Could being overly concerned with being organized get in the way of actual scrapbooking?
Jennifer Wilson explores this idea in a post over at Simple Scrapper. … Read More...
Join the coloring book craze and color a floral wreath with Colored Pencils, or create a watercolor floral wreath with the special printable meant for printing on watercolor paper.
Go with your own idea, or follow the examples from Elise … Read More...
If you enjoy using free fonts for your scrapbook titles and journaling, here are twenty more to ad to your arsenal. They are all available for free at DaFont. You’ll find the direct links over at Mackenzie Kendall to each … Read More...
Did you know that there is a documented connection between positive thoughts and healthy minds and bodies? Tet Antonio over at Drawn to DIY talks about this in a recent blog post and links you to a number of articles … Read More...
Make your own pegboard organizer for your scrap space, and get all your bits and pieces organized. This is a pretty simple DIY using easily available supplies like pegboard, 1x2s and pegboard accessories.
Get the scoop on which size pegboard, … Read More...
Have some special people you need to thank for summer memories or something else? try making this quick DIY watercolor thank you cards. They only take 10 minutes!
Zakkiya shares her best trips, tricks and techniques for making this DIY … Read More...
Now that you’ve been dabbling a bit in dip pen calligraphy, learn how to create amazing watercolor titles or journaling, using a dip pen in this tutorial with step-by-step instructions and videos.
It’s a wonderful way to add color and … Read More...
Want to get started with modern calligraphy? This guide details setting up your pen, using ink, and practicing the basic strokes for beautiful calligraphy.
The guide includes tip for
Make these modern and minimal notebooks, using the free printable grid paper download, plus the tutorial.
Along with the free printable grid papers, you’ll also need scissors, a craft knife, a ruler, and adhesive.
… Read More...Get it all at the link
Get started with brush lettering using this beginner’s guide over at Destination DIY. Along with written and video tutorials, you’ll also find free printable practice sheets for improving your lettering.
If traditional calligraphy isn’t for you, give brush lettering a … Read More...
