Author Archives: Pam Baird

Tip of the Day: Faux Enamel Dots by Tonic Studios

  Ana Cabrera-Moses from Tonic Studios demonstrates how to make faux enamel dots using Nuvo Crystal Drops. You can make them exactly the size and color you would like to embellish your next project. Thanks, Ana, for sharing this fast and fun tip! Make sure to check out all their products online and enjoy all the […]

 

Tip of the Day: Creating a Weathered Look on Wood from Stamp & Scrapbook Expo

LeAnn from the Stamp & Scrapbook Expo team is here to share a tip about creating that popular weathered look on wood. Starting with a very plain piece of wood, LeAnn takes us step-by-step on how to turn any basic wood into a trendy, weathered piece, ready for your next project. Thanks, LeAnn, for sharing […]

Tip of the Day: Shading Techniques with Alcohol Markers from Crafter’s Companion

I am completely in love with the process of coloring, so I was very excited to have Michelle Peard from Crafter’s Companion stop by for a tip. Today Michelle is sharing techniques for shading with the color red with Spectrum Noir markers. A very interesting and surprising tip! Thank you, Michelle, for sharing this technique. […]

Tip of the Day: Alcohol Ink Easter Eggs from Stamp & Scrapbook Expo

I’ve been gathering ideas for coloring Easter eggs this weekend, so I was especially excited to have Pauline from Stamp & Scrapbook Expo share a tip on how to create beautiful eggs! By simply using some alcohol inks we already on hand, Pauline walks us through creating lovely, marbled eggs. Pauline is a gifted crafter […]

Tip of the Day: Using Hide Contour from Cricut®

Anna Rose Johnson, project designer for Cricut®, shares a tip on using the Hide Contour feature in Cricut Design Space. Anna Rose takes us right into Cricut Design Space and shows step-by-step how easy it is to change an image to meet your needs. Such great information! Using this feature means that the opportunities are […]

Tip of the Day: Pencil Blending Technique from Crafter’s Companion

Michelle Peard from Crafter’s Companion shares some fabulous shading tips by using a pencil blending technique. Coloring with pencils on the top of an image that has been colored with alcohol markers really gives added dimension and helps the image pop off the page. Make sure to visit crafterscompanion.com for all their great products and […]

Tip of the Day: One Stencil 3 Ways by Crafter’s Workshop

Jaime Echt from The Crafter’s Workshop shares a demonstration today on how to use one stencil in three different ways. Start with one great stencil, add sprays, molding paste, and watercolor paper and you’ll have three beautiful creations! We’d like to thank Jaime for her excellent demo. Make sure to visit The Crafter’s Workshop for […]