I’m Crew Member Betsy Skagen of Paper Calliope and I wanted to share my “Unlock Your Mind” mixed media piece with you today in hope that it inspires you to let your imagination run wild and ignite your creativity. So many people categorize themselves as either “creative” or “not creative”. However, creativity is a mindset….
Spring is in the air. Can’t you just feel it? Truth be told, here in Minnesota there is plenty of snow on the ground still and the only imminent spring is for those traveling somewhere warm for spring break. I’m Crew Member Betsy Skagen of Paper Calliope and I wanted to share my “Made You…
Hi, it’s Betsy Skagen here with you today. I had lots of fun creating a cheeky recipe book for all those Millennials known to eat out every night. Filled with retro graphics, the cookbook offers tongue-in-cheek advice to a generation known for subsisting on restaurant and take-out food. Betsy shared with us how you can make a…
Hi, I’m Betsy Skagen of Paper Calliope, and I had fun making this set of cute Valentine’s goodies: a layout I called Valentine’s Sweeties and a quick altered art Valentine ornament. Since they use some great Canvas Corp Brands products, I thought I would share the process with you. Valentine’s Sweeties Even though my Christmas…
Christmas may be over, but here in the Northland, winter is just hitting its stride. January is the month of arctic blasts and bone-chilling cold. February brings more of the same. While other parts of the country can begin thinking about spring in March, here in Minnesota we brace ourselves for the inevitable blizzard. I…
Who knew that the tricycles of yesteryear could be such dangerous speedsters? Well it is clear to see that no matter how many traffic rules are posted, this little guy is going to leave everyone in his glittery dust. I am Betsy Skagen of Paper Calliope and I was inspired to make this wall…
Our very own CCB Crew Member Betsy Skagen of Paper Calliope came up with a new way to use the Architextures bases that, well – at the risk of an awful pun dare we say – is heavenly. Betsy uses a variety of techniques and products for this angelic wall hanging. Read her tutorial to…
Do you ever see something, like a design on a piece of fabric or color of someone’s shirt… and it inspires you to make something new based on that little bit that sparked your imagination? Our American Vintage Collection: Wish You Were Here was the spark of inspiration for Betsy Skagen’s postcard set. Each postcard in…
It was a sordid little street. One never knew what one would find behind closed doors. Or… so it would seem until one pulled upon the tiny little doorknobs and discovered the truth. Dogs thinking they are human.Serious women who cannot be taken seriously. And others who clearly enjoy every last drop. Tutorial I had…
The life-like qualities of the Architextures mixed media embellishments almost demand a new kind of art tag. Crew member Betsy Skagen of Paper Calliope answered that call with her unique approach to altered art tags. In addition to the rich layers that mixed media artists regularly bring to altered tags, Betsy has taken her tag…