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    An Easy Polymer Clay Slab Method You Can Make Your Own

    May 12, 2026 by Sandy
  • Polymer Clay / Tutorials / Videos

    Decorate Glass Bottle with Clay, Nature Inspired

    March 3, 2026 by Sandy
  • Polymer Clay / Tutorials / Videos

    Polymer Clay Bead Tutorial How To Carve Crystal Beads

    January 20, 2026 by Sandy
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    Simple Creative Ways to Sculpt with Mixed Media Materials

    November 25, 2025 by Sandy
  • Polymer Clay / Videos

    DIY Whimsical Bottle House: Easy Miniature Building Tips

    October 28, 2025 by Sandy
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    How to Get Professional Results in DIY Wire Jewelry Making

    September 1, 2025 by Sandy
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    Make a DIY Necklace in Under 30 Minutes–Beginner Friendly!

    April 29, 2025 by Sandy
  • Polymer Clay / Videos

    3 NEXT LEVEL Tips For How To Work With Polymer Clay

    January 28, 2025 by Sandy
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    How to Create a Whimsical Polymer Clay Fairy Lamp That Glows!

    December 3, 2024 by Sandy
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    Step-by-Step Resin Fall Jewelry Tutorial with Mixed Media Techniques

    November 5, 2024 by Sandy

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Cards 

Romantic Anniversary Card

February 17, 2011 by Sandy

I just love how this card came out.  I kept wanting to add other colors, but it kept telling me, “No, keep it monochromatic.”  I’m glad I listened. I started off by using Vintage Photo to stamp the script background from the Tim Holtz…

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Scrapbooking 

Year in Review Scrapbook Pages

February 12, 2011 by Sandy

So, we’ve been time traveling this week, but hold onto your hats, cuz now were zooming ahead to the end of 2009. At that time I was frustrated at the thought of trying to get caught up in my scrapbooking.  Then I read…

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Valentine’s Card

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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Scrapbooking 

Wishful Thinking at the Armory – Scrapbook Pages

January 28, 2011 by Sandy

I LOVE this picture of my youngest son.  He was so delighted to get his hands on a real M-16. (I’m just glad there weren’t any bullets in it!) To make all these solid papers more interesting and rugged looking I did allover…

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Crafts Scrapbooking 

Ultimate Alterations Grungeboard Book

January 24, 2011 by Sandy

Have I mentioned that I love all things Tim Holtz?  (Maybe once or twice, lol.) Last fall I got to take not one, but TWO classes with him.  It was a blast, and a highlight of my year. I’ve already posted one…

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Christmas Configurations with Tim Holtz

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

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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Inspired by Tim Holtz 12 Tags of Christmas Day 2

December 2, 2010 by Sandy

I had such a blast making today’s card!  It would have been great to have had Cut ‘n’ Dry felt so I could make my own custom stamp pads.  It sounds like a very cool technique that I’m going to try someday…

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Inspired by Tim Holtz 12 Tags of Christmas Day 1

December 1, 2010 by Sandy

So, the day we’ve all been waiting for is here, the beginning of Tim Holtz’s 12 Tags of Christmas.  So much inspiration and fun! This year I have two goals: Do as much as possible with what I already have.  (Read: “Don’t…

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Finished All 12 Tags of Christmas!

December 31, 2009 by Sandy

Well, I did it.  I think I spent way too much buying up Tim-type goodies, but that’s ok, I learned so much!  And I’m sure to use many of these techniques & products on different projects throughout the year. My favorites? The…

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