Category Archives: Miscellaneous
Just when you think you’ve done all you can do with beads, along comes wire wrapping — another idea that will send you diving into your stash of baubles to explore the possibilities! Set your inhibitions aside, get your imagination … Continue reading
Card Making Tips & Techniques: Find uses for hole punches, some of the most basic crafting tools, to create one-of-a-kind card designs that really pack a punch! As enthusiastic paper crafters, we are always on the lookout for the newest, … Continue reading
Border design in card making can make the finished card project look fantastic, and it can also be the focus of the project itself. Just as fine artwork is enhanced by displaying it in a beautiful frame, borders can be … Continue reading
Looking for a curtain sewing pattern to perk up the top of any curtain panel or valance with details that go beyond the basic rod pocket or hanging tabs? You’ll find some options below. Whether you want to showcase a … Continue reading
Memory wire that remembers its shape? What a fun concept! There aren’t too many things in this life that can be stretched out, only to return to their original form once released. From stylish and sophisticated, to projects made by … Continue reading
Reflect your creativity with reverse-image stamping. Summertime conjures up thoughts of picnics and family outings at the lake. Remember the first time you looked into a lake and saw your own reflection? What if you could recreate that imagery with … Continue reading
Take your card making skills to a new level and craft show-stopping greeting cards with the creative, spotlight technique. In this article our focus will be on card making’s spotlight technique, which had its beginnings in the stamping arena and … Continue reading
Reap extra dividends from your sewing machine investment by using it to stitch the hems in the things you sew. After reading this article, you’ll have the basic whys and how-tos for how to sew a dozen different sewing machine-stitched … Continue reading
Why talk about form and function for beading designs? Keep reading! Beaders will tell you that the exciting part of beading is designing. It’s choosing your beads and findings, artfully arranging them and creating a beautiful piece of beaded jewelry … Continue reading
Whether you just recently stepped into the wondrous world of card making or you’re a seasoned crafter whose collected more masses of paper and tools than you can shake a stick at, knowing and reviewing basic tools and terms will … Continue reading