The Designer Crafts Connection is a group of premier Arts & Crafts industry designers who have joined together to share their creativity and design talents, to support and promote crafts in general, introduce readers to new project ideas, innovative manufacturer products, new trends and techniques and ultimately inspire creativity in others.
Monday, August 28, 2017
Cardmaking Melts Away the Stress
Stamping, punching, coloring, layering...who knew how calming and relaxing it could be? Well, I've known for years - I absolutely crave my biweekly cardmaking sessions with friends!
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Saturday, August 26, 2017
Unicorn Slime is Fun, Colorful, and Totally Tactile

The slime craze has swept the nation, and with all the fun varieties to be made, I was excited to try my hand at this growing trend. Making your own slime is easy, and very entertaining! In this variety, I mixed three colors of slime with tiny foam balls to create an ooey, gooey masterpiece that I dubbed "Unicorn Slime".
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Thursday, August 24, 2017
DecoFun Bow Maker
Not just for hair, bows have long been the perfect embellishment for many types of projects. With ribbons in every imaginable color and pattern for any and all occasions, bows can be used for wreaths, gifts, accents on wearables and so much more... Making a bow with equal loops however, can be somewhat of a challenge. Enter the original DecoFun British bow maker from across the pond to make both simple and fancy,
multi-loop layered bows easy for everyone!
Check out the following DCC member links for ideas and inspiration:
Check out the following DCC member links for ideas and inspiration:
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Coloring a Composition Book

If you are like me... I love coloring and I also love having notebooks around to jot down Cre8time ideas as they come to me. Enjoy the creative relaxation of coloring and turn your finished coloring pages into FUN-ctional mini composition journals. I've transformed a couple of plain mini notebooks into something beautiful with a handmade touch!
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Sunday, August 20, 2017
DIY Photo Booth in a Jar
I love the idea of creating with jars, sucvh a great way to upcycle in your crafting. So now that you have a decoratged jar, add some little signs at the top for photo booht props!! There are signs you can hold up for taking fun photos like you are in a photo booth, or they can be a table decor for a party, or they can be party favors!! So many options for this fun little craft.
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Friday, August 18, 2017
Handsculpting What I Imagine!
For me to be able to use my hands to create what my mind sees, it's the best feeling in the world. I love to create!!! How about you, are you crafty? If so, why? Share with us the reasons you craft/create.
I can't wait to see what I make with these pieces. Come check it out...
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Paper Mache Seahorse Home Decor
I have always loved the beach but live nowhere near it so I bring the beach to me by creating beachy type home décor. Using paper maché items is a great way and super easy to do, just be as creative as you like.
Labels:
mixed media,
Nadine Carlier,
Paper Crafts,
Paper Mache,
seahorse
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