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Tuesday Shmoozeday Fourth of July project
// June 18th, 2013 // No Comments » // Tuesday ShmoozedayToday I worked on a project on Tuesday Shmoozeday for a contest I plan to enter with Cre8time, the requirements are that you use red, white and blue. It is challenging to use only 3 colors especially if you are like me and like mixing it up but I am having fun trying. This is [...]
Get Scarfed for Summer!
// June 17th, 2013 // No Comments » // madeitmonday, Martiel Traczyk Beatty, Needlearts, Stich, Felt, Recycled Reused Reclaimed, SewingI’ve been a little out of sorts this past week and haven’t gotten a whole lot done as far as creative pursuits are concerned, but I have managed to hem some scarves that I’ll be printing and get some fabrics out and prep things for projects. So here it is, it is n’t grand, it [...]
Music is my Muse
// June 13th, 2013 // No Comments » // Art Groups, Mixed Media, Journals & Papercraft, Product ReviewHave you ever wondered how a mixed media canvas develops? Join Nikki as she creates a mixed media piece using the music of Peter Lamberty as her muse. To watch the process follow the following link! Music is my Muse, Part 1. Enjoy! Nikki
Create letters with paper and Medford chipboard
// June 13th, 2013 // No Comments » // UncategorizedThese are 13″ letters made from funky pressed board called mdf. I got them at Hobby Lobby for around $4 each. They are perfect for baby room decor, so I made one for each of my nephews. First, choose some patterned paper. I always have those big books of coordinated Papers from companies like K [...]
Tutorial How to Create Molded Shower Curtain Rings
// June 11th, 2013 // No Comments » // polymer clay, Tuesday ShmoozedayWe have a brand NEW demo on Polymer Clay TV today with one of our new hosts Shirley Rufener, she demos how to mold and create your own shower curtain rings. Nothing like making your own home decor and customizing it to your liking and for just pennies too. You can watch the demo at [...]
Made it Monday
// June 11th, 2013 // No Comments » // madeitmondayIf you ever questioned your artistic skills, or if you ever have wondered what your TRUE capabilities are..you may want to try something simplified by removing many of your art supplies and get back to basics. This is where you will learn what you do know and what you do not know. How do I [...]
I made this! Letters for the babies made from paper and mdf board.
// June 10th, 2013 // No Comments » // madeitmondaySo I have a new nephew, Donovan, and he has a big brother Mercer. I saw these cool 13″ letters at Hobby Lobby and just had to make something with them! Later this week I will be writing up a tutorial so you can make one too,it was so easy!
Push the Limits of Paper
// June 6th, 2013 // No Comments » // Mixed Media, Journals & PapercraftHave you ever strolled down the scrapbook paper isles and found something that is so amazing that you just can’t hide it in an album? Try pushing the envelope of what your papers can do. This handbag was created completely of paper (okay, there are a few non-paper accents). Or what about those books [...]
