I enjoy distributing small red envelopes to friends and co-workers for the Lunar New Year. They are a fun way to add to the celebration. Usually I put chocolate and a scratcher ticket in the envelopes. This year I decided to give handmade tag bookmarks. These give me the opportunity to upcycle my old garment […]
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I have been having fun making a variety of hearts. Hearts are a truly versatile shape. They can be used for any occasion, sending our love on cards for birthdays, anniversaries, notes of sympathy or congratulations and especially on Valentine’s Day. I like to experiment with colors beyond the traditional red heart and I
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Do you have old business cards or blank tags to get rid of? I decided to upcycle some of my old business cards, they are the perfect size to use as greeting card toppers. I enjoy squishing paint between two cards and seeing the various unplanned patterns that emerge when the cards are pulled apart.
Some time ago I made a monthly calendar art journal. I logged all our activities day by day and then I had a 2 page spread for our ticket stubs, event programs and the “stuff” for the month. It has been fun to go back and read the entries and though I really enjoyed the
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I am making small collage backgrounds to use up my paper scraps. I use gel medium to attach the scraps to my base paper then stencil and foil for added color. I run the dried paper through the Xyron ‘Create a Sticker’ machine to get and even coat of adhesive that makes the paper adhere
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