We are inspired by the world around us and love to showcase new and exciting artist, designers and crafters and our guest designer series is a great way to inspire our Crew as well as each one of you to try something different, show off a new style or help you think outside of your creative box,…
Charity here from Scrappin’ Chaos with the second installment of the Spooky Art Set. Yesterday I gave detailed instructions for adding pockets and applique to a Halloween themed apron. Today I have these super easy directions for making an artist organizer bag from a burlap plant holder. Once again it is all hand sewn. I…
Are you ever stuck for gift ideas? Or have an idea but cannot find what you’re looking for? We’re sure that everyone has been in a situation like this. Frustrating, isn’t it? But there is a way out! Kerstin-Inga Peters shares with us her way of making a present that she couldn’t find anywhere. With…
Tattered Angels Mixed Media Origins papers continue keeping us surprised in the ways they can be used on projects. Printed on a cloth like paper on both sides in a variety of themes, it is up your style which side of them you use on your mixed media project. Color them with your favorite Tattered…
For our September Challenge “Mata Hari”, crew member Mandy Leever-Koel has created a small version of a costume Mata Hari could have worn herself. Mandy says: ‘When searching for gypsy images, somehow the images of Mata Hari always popped up. I thought it would be nice to do a challenge on her, inspired by her…
We are inspired by the world around us and love to showcase new and exciting artist, designers and crafters and our guest designer series is a great way to inspire our Crew as well as each one of you to try something different, show off a new style or help you think outside of your creative box,…
In need of a small box? Grab an empty tea box and get crafting! Crafting Vicky shares a quick video on how to upcycle an ordinary, plain box and turn it into a cool mini container. I wanted to make a box for my youngest son and thought that it might be a great idea…
Ever struggled with the idea of throwing away some of the old toys that have not been used for ages? Angelique Jarrier has an idea for you on how to use up the old puzzle pieces that have been gathering dust somewhere in the corner! Just grab some TA paints and … go for it!…
Summer might be winding down to an end, but the hot weather hasn’t quite left us yet! A favorite activity to do is to sit out on the porch with a refreshing drink in hand. Whether you prefer lemonade, sparkling water, mint julep, or something completely different, you may want a fun way to organize…
On one of my daily walks to work, I saw this wheel alloy laying on the side of the road. I thought – what a great shape, perhaps I should use this as a base for a Mixed Media piece… I waited a week or so in case the owner should claim it but he…