Don't you just love hand-painted papers? Marbling, stenciling, monoprinting with a gel press...so much fun to make. Now what do you do with them? Wrap them around plain cardboard (save those cereal boxes) to make mini journals!
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Showing posts with label Handmade Gifts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Handmade Gifts. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Handmade mini journal
Don't you just love hand-painted papers? Marbling, stenciling, monoprinting with a gel press...so much fun to make. Now what do you do with them? Wrap them around plain cardboard (save those cereal boxes) to make mini journals!
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Thursday, September 7, 2017
Bath Bombs!
Here's a simple tutorial for you to DIY your own bath bombs. Get creative with different colors and scents; the options are nearly limitless. This is a great craft for adults and kids alike. Bath bombs are a fantastic gift idea and are also a popular item to sell at craft fairs.
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
DIY Etched Vanilla Jar
Summer time brings lots of parties and I never like to go empty handed. Bringing a small hostess gift is always on my list and something handmade is always appreciated. Every hostess would love to receive a beautiful etched jar of homemade vanilla. Learn how easy it is to etch glass in my simple tutorial.
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Thursday, March 17, 2016
Oly*Fun Metallics by Fairfield World
It's National Craft Month and Designer Crafts Connection members are hopping with
In 4 bright amazing colors, this craft material is perfect for use indoors and out. Fun and innovative, it will shimmer, sparkle and shine in Gold, Silver, Rose Gold and Red. Easy to cut and sew, it does not fray so hemming is not required - perfect for crafts, costumes, accessories and playful home décor. 30" wide, Oly*Fun metallics is available in 10 yard bolts. You can find it at your local craft/fabric stores, order online, or enter here to win one bolt in the metallic color of your choice!
To enter to win, visit each of the following designer blogs, then hop back and comment HERE on the projects you saw and let us know what you'd like to create - EZPZ. (Open to US and Canadian residents only.)
Laura Bray - Laura Bray Designs
Susan Brown - SBArtist Painting in the Dark
Michelle Frae Cummings - Faerie Dust Dreams
Susan Brown - SBArtist Painting in the Dark
Michelle Frae Cummings - Faerie Dust Dreams
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You can also enter to win a $100 shopping spree by hopping over to FairfieldWorld and registering. No purchase is necessary.
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Handmade Gifts
Only 6, that's right SIX more Fridays between now and Christmas day, so Designer Crafts Connection members are sharing some of their favorite ideas for handmade gifts - just in time for the holidays.... Enjoy!
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