Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and a bit of decor might just be in order. Crew member Robin Woodward shows us this sweet little banner that is perfect for a small wall or part of a bigger Valentine Decor set up. The touch of burlap and ticking gives it a rustic Valentine feel that…
We are exploring a trend we are seeing in making unique frames or covering a frame base in very creative ways. Making the frame, the art, and what is inside can be a simple saying, photo or paper letting the frame take center stage. Crew Member Tammy Brackett shows us a fun way to make a rose…
Is there there someone special in your life who needs a wonderful, handmade Valentine’s Day Card? Crew Member Monica Taylor takes us through the simple mixed media steps she used to create this special card. Make it just like Monica’s or follow the techniques and make it your way. The nice part about mixed media is there are no…
Who doesn’t have a pile of old recipes inherited from their mum or, even better, their grandma? They are full of traditions, love and, most of all, memories. Because they are so valuable and close to our hearts, they deserve to live on. Today on the blog Crew Member Tatiana Klimshina shares with you her beautiful, romantic…
Altered books have been around for some time, even before recycling, reclaiming and repurposing were all so trendy. Today on the blog is a very updated altered book that is filled with wonderful tones of pink, messages of love and mixed media techniques that will make you swoon. Crew Member Ewelina Gryglak walks us through the steps of making your own altered book…
Winter is here for many of us around the world – a time for snow, ice, hot cocoa, snowmen, sledding, icicles, ice skates, snow plows and snow angels. When the temperatures travel across the phone or television screen to alert us of cold days ahead, many shiver at the thought but the wonder that winter brings is so inspiring for winter-time…
2017 is a new chapter in the story of our lives and why not ring in the new year with a little craft goodness, filling in the pages however we choose? Why spend time at Party City or the Walmart party aisle looking for decorations for your New Year’s Eve party when you can make the decor…
Oops did not get a chance to send out Christmas Cards this year, why not snow or winter cards and here is a simple idea with great texture and warm wishes. Crew Member Chris Pozzi shows us how simple a layered card can be and you can mix and match the prints to maximize your…
We are reminding you today to get the camera batteries charged, your lenses wiped clean and the space on your phone memory cleared out just in time for holiday photos. We focus on photos of the family, the tree and maybe the gifts, but think about photos of the world around you too – snow on the…
Why don’t we kick off our countdown to Christmas this week with easy tags that you can decorate your Christmas gifts with? Making personal tags is a really fun way of using up scraps of paper and who does not appreciate a nicely wrapped gift with a one of a kind gift tag? To make tags similar to…