Creative Lifestyle
The WHY Behind Crafting
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 also...
You Don’t Have To Buy It!
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 you asked. You Don't Have to...
A Dozen Arts and Craft Supplies To Keep Within Reach
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...
How to Heat Press a Design on Multiple Surfaces
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...
Multi Pocket Card
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...
5 Kitsch Flamingo Distress Oxide Combos
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...
10 Distress Inks for 10 Perfect Color Blends Every Time
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...
How to Clean An Inky Stamp
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...
4 Craft Companies That Support Equality
There are four companies that do provide supplies that represent equality. I wanted to share them with you in hope of spreading the word about awareness and activism.
The 20 Things You Need to Take Scrapbooking to the Next Level
In my last post I discussed how to dip your toe in the scrapbooking world. In this article we are going to take it to the next level. First, if you are reading this, that means you want to continue on in your scrapbooking journey. In this article, I cover 20 things...