Tag: crafts
member name: Pamela E.
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October 27, 2006 07:17 PM EDT --
2 sheets of paper
Used tea bags
Iron
Instructions
Crumple the paper then smooth out again
Make the paper damp
Soak the used teabags in more warm water
Place the tea bags onto your paper - rub . . .
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November 12, 2006 11:05 PM EST --
A simple hole punch can be a great little crafting tool. Here are a few ideas for using a hole punch.
1. Create a design in your background paper with the negative space.
2. Make a row . . .
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September 15, 2006 09:03 PM EDT --
There are several scrapbookking site with videos/podcasts that you can watch. If you're like me, I find the video clips much more inforitive than just reading about a subject. Here are the sites I've . . .
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September 27, 2006 04:20 PM EDT --
You can make wonderful accents for scrapbooks, cards,gift bags, and other crafts with polymer clay and a stamp.
1. Roll clay out to desired thickness with a small roller. Though it . . .
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October 13, 2006 03:26 PM EDT --
Below are a couple of websites I've found about color that I thought everyone one might find interesting.
www.colormatters.com ----This site explains how color effects us both physically and emotionally. . . .
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October 17, 2006 10:28 PM EDT --
Here are some quick, easy ideas to add that little extra "something' to your scrapbook/card lettering and titles.
1. Try using a variety of font styles in the the same color on a page. . . .
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December 01, 2006 08:49 PM EST --
Glitter is a fun and glamourous way to jazz up scrapbook layouts, cards, and crafts of all sorts. Though it's a little messy, glitter can be used in so many ways. There are awesome new products coming . . .
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September 21, 2006 06:17 PM EDT --
Here's a idea I ran across the other in a book on rubber stamping. They suggested stamping with bleach.
Line a shallow dish with a few layers of paper towels. Saturate the towels with bleach. . . .
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September 18, 2006 07:54 PM EDT --
There are not many crafts in which chalking can not be used in one way or another. Below are a few tips I have picked up while working with chalk in my crafting, cardmaking, and scrapbooking.
1. Choose . . .
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December 15, 2006 09:27 PM EST --
If you're like me, you might be a little confused on the different types of crafting inks and when to use them. I recently found some great pointers on the subject and thought I would share them. I'll . . .
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October 10, 2006 11:46 AM EDT --
I am a crafter and several of my co-workers and friends are too. The last couple of years I've been giving craft baskets as Christmas and birthday gifts. You can pick up some very inexpensive little . . .
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October 10, 2006 10:54 PM EDT --
I love using punches in my card-making and scrapbooking. Here are a few tips I've picked up along the way that I hope you will find useful.
1.If your punches start sticking, punch waxed paper. . . .
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October 13, 2006 05:03 PM EDT --
Below are some sites that offer some nice free downloads for digital scrappers. Hope you find something you can use!
www.shabbyprincess.com
www.peppermintcreative.com
www.scrapartist.com
www.digitalfreebies.com . . .
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October 30, 2006 09:45 PM EST --
Check out the beautiful fall centerpieces on BHG website! Not only are they beautiful, but most would be quite inexpensive to make!
http://www.bhg.com/bhg/slideshow/slideShow.jhtml?slideid=/templatedata/bhg/slideshow/data/100DaysHolidays_FallCenterpieces_11152005.xml&catref=cat1050043 . . .
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April 01, 2007 02:05 AM EDT --
Hey check out this link for a free sample of glue dots--the scrapper's best friend--lol!
http://www.buygluedots.com/
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December 01, 2006 09:12 PM EST --
Button are a great scrapping/card-making embellishment! Try using buttons in fun, creative ways to create dimension to your crafts. Here are a couple things Ive tried on my scrapbook pages and handmade . . .
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December 25, 2006 07:11 PM EST --
Here are a few basic lettering tips I've learned from articles and from other crafters. Hope you find them useful, too.
Plan your lettering in advance. Even though it looks carefree and unplanned, . . .
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December 25, 2006 07:34 PM EST --
The soft effect vellum creates is perfect for this time of year... think cold icy snow photos or soft warm holiday lights. I hope these ideas will help you to incorporate vellum into next layout!
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January 08, 2007 10:07 PM EST --
Penwork is an easy way to add an inexpensive handmade touch to your work of art. Even if you are like me and do not consider yourself a freestyle artist, you can find ways to work this hot trend into your . . .
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December 01, 2006 05:54 PM EST --
I recycle Christmas cards that I have received into awesome ornaments, bag decorations, or gift tags. They are super easy to make and are a great way to remember the special someone that gave the card . . .
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