Simple shapes with art crayons

It's really easy and fun to create colorful, whimsical art on canvas paper with water-soluable art crayons. For this mixed media painting, I also spritzed through a stencil with art spray and I added accents with a black paint marker. I call this piece "Happy Thoughts."

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Under the Sea Card

I always try to have a few all occasion cards on hand and this time of year I am inspired by the beach or anything to do with the ocean.  I  like a CAS (Clean And Simple) style, but I also enjoy playing with techniques.  This card comes together with a few simple techniques - stenciling, heat embossing and die cutting.

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Beaded Firework Hair Clip

Celebrate summer all month long with this fun and festive beaded firework hair clip!

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Faux Succulent Wreath

Real succulents are amazing, and since they need little care and thrive in hot and dry areas, they are awesome for making wreaths, planting in unexpected containers, etc., but this wreath can also be taken inside and used throughout the winter months without worrying about watering, temperature fluctuations, etc. Right now the chain craft stores have awesome faux succulents available, so make your wreath now, or watch for those clearance sales at the end of the season and make yourself one for next spring & summer!

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Planners and Bible Journaling with SRM Stickers and Stamps

Planners and Bible Journaling are two of the biggest new trends this year, so designer members were excited when asked if they'd like to receive product samples to create with from SRM Stickers. Not only clear stickers, SRM has a wide range of product for card makers, scrapbookers, general crafters and makers.

 
You can check the full product range here, but first look thru the projects DCC member designers have created for ideas and inspiration.  You won't be disappointed....

Susie Madden Bentz

Emma Ivemey

Ann Strecko Koeman

Steph Ackerman

Chantal Johnson 

Erin Reed 

Yolie Burke

Sue Eldred 

Lynda Kanase 

Trish Cortez

Susan M. Brown
Candy Rosenberg

Betsie Gibson

Beth Watson
Marjolaine Simard Walker

Julie McGuffee 
Larissa Collins Pittman

We hope we've inspired you to be creative with SRM clear stickers and stamps.  We've certainly had fun creating with them.   

We love comments, so please let us know which projects you like and share some of your own ideas.  If you comment here on this blog, we will pick someone at random to receive a mystery box full of crafty goodness! Good luck!

Father's Day and Fourth of July

School is out and it's almost summer! Father's Day is just around the corner and it's time to start thinking about Independence Day celebrations!  Bottom line - it's time to start making for dad and Uncle Sam.  Here are some ideas to inspire......  you're welcome to share yours too!

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Mod Podge 50 Years Birthday Celebration!

Happy Birthday MOD PODGE®!

and to celebrate this auspicious occasion, DCC is having a blog party with prizes to win
 and you're invited!

 It's hard to believe that Mod Podge® is celebrating its 50th birthday this month!  

There are very few products in the craft industry today that can literally say they have stood the test of time. In fact, if you think about it, Mod Podge has been around a lot longer than most of the craft store chains!  It is obviously a winner that has stood the test of time and truly deserving of its own

  

National Day of Celebration! 

Designer Crafts Connection designers have been busy creating with their favorite Mod Podge products and each one of us is sharing a Mod Podge product on our blog. PLUS  there's a whole lot of excitement going on over at the Plaid Crafts Facebook page. Videos, competitions, giveaways........  did I say "giveaways"!  Yep, DCC is having one too and you can win everything you see pictured below:

AND.... we will have not one, but TWO readers who will win this great selection of MOD PODGE products!  Enter for a chance to win by commenting HERE.  We would like to know which is your favorite Mod Podge product and which Mod Podge technique(s) featured by our DCC designers you like best.  Enter to win by checking each of the following links, then come back here to comment and register with the Rafflecopter widget.  You can also comment on the designer's blog - we all love feedback ❤

Open to Residents of US and Canada only.

GOOD LUCK!

Ann Strecko Koeman
Erin Reed
Steph Ackerman
Yolie Burke
Nadine Carlier
Sue Eldred
Emma Ivemey
Candy Rosenberg
Betsie Gibson
Chantal Johnson
Anita Scroggins
Maria Chuy Soto
Tammy Santana
Marjolaine Walker 
Lisa Fulmer
Michelle Frae Cummings
Julie McGuffee
Tanya Ruffin 
Susan Brown
Marilyn Gossett  

    

a Rafflecopter giveaway

You can see the full range of Mod Podge product at Plaid Online.
  

Use code MAY2017 for 25% off your purchase of $50 or more
 plus FREE shipping.

In a hurry?  Check your favorite craft store!