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Using Ranger Alcohol Inks With Pardo Translucent Polymer Clay-Friday Findings

On March 30, 2018 by Sandy

If you’ve ever used alcohol inks with polymer clay, carefully choosing colors and applying them just so… only to have them look completely different when coming out of the oven, then you’ve experienced the disappointment of color shift. I’ve been using Ranger…

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Friday Findings – Coloring With Alcohol Inks

On November 14, 2014 by Sandy

I’ve been in love with alcohol inks ever since I discovered them in the paper crafting world. The fact that they can be used to add color to non-porous items like glass, plastic & metal still fascinates me and I’m always thinking of…

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Cards

Masculine Birthday Cards – Tim Holtz July 2012 tag

On July 23, 2012 by Sandy

Tim’s tag for July uses a fun technique involving alcohol ink and canned air. (Check out the link for a video with the details.) His tag was patriotic, but I decided to make a few birthday cards for guys instead. After making…

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Origami Purses With Beaded Handles – Finishing Details

On October 1, 2011 by Sandy

In the past week I’ve shown you how to make Origami Folded Purses and Beaded Handles for said purses. Now let’s look at, in no particular order, some finishing details to make your bags truly special. Consider making the two sides of the…

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Scrapbooking

First Mother’s Day Scrapbook Layout

On May 9, 2011 by Sandy

Since Saturday was National Scrapbooking Day, and Sunday was Mother’s Day, I thought I’d share with you my First Mother’s Day scrapbook layout. I had a LOT of fun with this, after doing many boy-type pages with blues and greens, I went…

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Brayered Embossing Alcohol Ink Photo Frame – Video Series

On March 27, 2011 by Sandy

I first saw this beautiful technique on Tim Holtz’s DVD, An Altered Journey and made this photo frame. Ever since then I’ve been really, really wanting to show you all how it’s done. This past week I finally put together a video making…

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Scrapbooking

Bundle of Joy – Scrapbook Layout

On February 26, 2011 by Sandy

I really wish I’d been a scrapbooker when my kids were little, I’m sure I would have tried to take better pictures, and record more of the little memories. Ah well, better late than never! By the way, this “Bundle of Joy” element…

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Cards

Valentine’s Card

On February 2, 2011 by Sandy

A Valentine’s card seems appropriate for my first post in February. This one is a lot of fun, combining many simple, yet beautiful techniques. Believe it or not, this lovely background starts with a sheet of plain white cardstock. First, apply a mask…

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Crafts

Christmas Configurations with Tim Holtz

On December 9, 2010 by Sandy

A certain weekend last October was a High Point in my year. That was when Tim Holtz came to the Boston area and I got to take not just one, but TWO classes with him. It was awesome! He is such a…

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Cards

Inspired by Tim Holtz 12 Tags of Christmas Day 3

On December 3, 2010 by Sandy

I have a friend with a birthday next week and decided today’s design would make a perfect birthday card. You’ll have to check out Tim’s site to see his instructions for making the tissue tape collage and flower. So. Much. Fun! My…

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Using Ranger Alcohol Inks With Pardo Translucent Polymer Clay-Friday Findings

Friday Findings – Coloring With Alcohol Inks

Masculine Birthday Cards – Tim Holtz July 2012 tag

Origami Purses With Beaded Handles – Finishing Details

First Mother’s Day Scrapbook Layout

Brayered Embossing Alcohol Ink Photo Frame – Video Series

Bundle of Joy – Scrapbook Layout

Valentine’s Card

Christmas Configurations with Tim Holtz

Inspired by Tim Holtz 12 Tags of Christmas Day 3