Summer is here and warm days are ahead for many of us, which means time spent outside, so why not a creative project that can live outside like these amazing pillows. Kimberly shares with us today on the blog this fun project for creating waxed covered pillows that are terrific inside and out. Hello it’s Kimberly here…
Do you love to throw an outdoor or summer party? Maybe it is for a birthday, wedding shower, graduation, or just because. Summer is such a pretty time of the year and a fun time to decorate. As part of a match up with Petaloo International this week we thought it would be fun to dump the beautiful flowers…
Meet Kim Rippere, a terrific asset to the Crew. Kim has been creating and crafting with us for quite some time. Kim is always there supporting the latest challenge, helping us tell our seasonal stories or sharing a new technique or idea. Describe your design style…. Modern.Eclectic.Twist{ed}. Who or what do you give credit to inspiring your creativity?…
Who does not love a chocolate chip cookie? Have you ever replaced the salt with sea salt? They are even more amazing. Warning: the batter is better too and we know you are not supposed to eat it, but it is irresistible. It was Saturday afternoon and I was in the mood to bake up a little cookie goodness for a trip…
Canvas Corp papers are designed to mix and match and let you create your own layout themes with your color palette and your look. You can use the papers and elements as they are or you can add color, distress them, etc. to make them your own. The papers are all printed on a heavy…
Tote bags come in all shapes and sizes and are used to carry precious items, groceries, art materials, towels for the pool or even library books. Handmade totes of the past were pretty simple square shaped with small handles and they did just what they needed to do and no more. Totes of today come in…
We are excited to introduce you to Crew Member, Erin Reed. She is one of the spunkiest designers we know and we sure enjoy working with her. Erin is never afraid to try something new, she experiments with products just to see what they will do (and won’t do), she is quick with a great creative idea…
We are in the heart of graduation season and Crew Member, Erin Reed, shares a fun project for decorating at your next graduation party, a Paper Cake. Cakes are always fun, but they are cut up and eaten quickly, with their beauty gone in an instant. Here is a fun idea to keep the memories alive, make…
Butterflies are a big part of our creative world, not only are they fun to make, but they represent new beginnings, spreading our wings and venturing in new directions. If butterflies inspire you, here are a few creative ideas for making butterflies, creating with butterflies and just pretty butterflies. Mixed Media Butterfly Card by Linda Sandblåst Skotheim I wanted…
So you love the new mixed media art you are seeing, but have not taken the leap and tried it for yourself yet, well here is a great step by step that might just help get you started. Here are a few rules to follow when creating mixed media art: 1. There are no rules…