by Betz | Oct 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Have you ever sat down to craft and realize you did not have what you needed to create? Do you struggle with knowing what to buy because you have so much in your craft room? Or maybe you are just starting out and do not know what to buy. If you answered yes to any of...
by Betz | Aug 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Why do you craft? Let’s take a few minutes and think about the why behind crafting. This could be different for everybody, but it is important to know. In understanding why you craft, you will be able to choose crafting projects that fulfill and satisfy you. You...
by Betz | Aug 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
No, the title of this article is not click bait — you really don’t have to buy it. I truly do not want you to purchase it for your craft. You may be asking yourself “what is she talking about? What doesn’t she want me to buy?” So glad...
by Betz | Jul 1, 2021 | Organize It, Uncategorized
As a mixed media artist and paper crafter there are a few supplies that I use all the time. I keep these craft supplies within reach, so I can access them quickly and easily. It has taken some time to organize and find a system that works. However, now that I have...
by Betz | May 16, 2021 | Artesprix, Uncategorized
Heat pressing a design you or a loved one has created may seem like a daunting task. In reality heat pressing a design on multiple surfaces is easy. There are two common things you need to know to heat press a design on different surface. First, you need to know how...
by Betz | May 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
I hope you enjoyed the tutorial on how to create a multi pocket card. I encourage you to use what you have in your stash to create you own. Not only will you feel good about using what is in your stash, you will also be amazed with your creation. Here is a list...
by Betz | Apr 13, 2021 | Ranger
Creating beautiful color combos with Distress Oxides can be tricky. Kitsch Flamingo is a lovely color that resembles yard flamingos that were popular in the mid 1900’s. It is a great addition to the popular distress line by Tim Holtz through Ranger. After...
by Betz | Mar 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Distress inks are one of the most popular ink pads in the paper crafting community because the colors blend. In addition, they are the most intimidating because the color moves with water regardless of if they have been heat set. Once the crafter understands color...
by Betz | Feb 20, 2021 | Lawn Fawn, Stamping, Uncategorized
Cleaning a stamp covered in ink is challenging. Crafters often spritz their inked up stamp with a cleaner and wonder why it did not get everything off. Usually this has no affect on how the image stamps in later uses. It just stains your stamp. A nice black stained...
by Betz | Jan 30, 2021 | Cards, Gel Plate, Stamping
This article is going to dive into something a lot of the craft industry does not want to discuss — the lack of supporting equality. Art has always been a cutting edge form of expression. It has been used to show social injustices since the beginning of time....
