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Which paper really stands up to water? The conclusion

I submerged punched paper circles in one ounce of water for 32 days, heated to about 200 degrees for ten minutes on day one (to simulate a heat tool.) Copy paper visibly degraded after one day and eventually turned to mush; no surprise there. All of the craft papers, plus the 100% cotton bond 32Continue reading “Which paper really stands up to water? The conclusion”

Juneteenth printable

This PDF prints a 4″ x 5 1/4″ box with title and quote, perfect for the inside or outside of a standard A2 card (4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″). Add your image or family photo!

Make a journal

Easy journal – very sturdy, no sewing, using materials you probably have on hand I wanted to get started on a journal so I can follow the prompts for Junk Journal July. The idea behind “junk journals” is to use material you have already. It appeals to me as a way to use the craftContinue reading “Make a journal”

Recycled wine cork craft

These are loosely based on kokeshi, a traditional Japanese wooden doll with no arms or legs originally from late 19th-century Honshu. Supplies: Wine corks Still wine has straight corks, sparkling wine has bulbous corks. Artificial corks are fine. If you are not a wine-drinker, take a walk around the neighborhood on recycling day toContinue reading “Recycled wine cork craft”

Personalized gift tags

Supplies used, plus no-shopping alternatives Tag die: Sizzix Super Scallop steel rule die This die is so old it pre-dates the Sizzix Big Shot machine’s existence. Many, many thin steel tag dies are available, though. No-shopping alternative: Cut a tag shape or download one here https://papercraftcrystal.com/2023/05/27/tag-templates/ People dies: Hero Arts Lifestyle, sets from the seriesContinue reading “Personalized gift tags”

Tag templates

Some tag templates you can print.

I’m thankful for you and pizza (pizza card)

Video link https://youtu.be/XARFviLBSZM Stamps: Stamp: My Favorite Things Pizza My Heat (no longer available new) Die: My Favorite Things Pizza Maker (no longer available new) currently available alternatives: Pizza seems to be out this year, so the food-themed Father’s Day sets currently are all about grilling. For a similar vibe, check out Brutus Monroe GrillContinue reading “I’m thankful for you and pizza (pizza card)”

Which paper really stands up to water?

I had an epic fail with trapped embossing and it made me think about the qualities of paper, particularly used with water-soluble mediums. Paper interests me, as I’m sure it does many crafters, and one of the most interesting tours I’ve ever enjoyed was a paper mill in Wisconsin with a Club Scrap group. Continue reading “Which paper really stands up to water?”

Keep your craft space tidy with this one easy tip

You can keep your craft space tidy by looking at it in its messy state and analyzing what is out that makes it messy. Is it stamps? Paper? Ink pads? Think about the last time you cleaned up… what was left at the end when you ran out of steam? For me, the issue isContinue reading “Keep your craft space tidy with this one easy tip”

Alphabet dies need magnet sheets

The one type of die that really needs a magnet storage sheet is alphabet dies. The magnet sheet helps you keep track of each die so you aren’t left with a less-than-26 letter set. I have had to dig through the recycle bin more than once looking for a die that got mixed in withContinue reading “Alphabet dies need magnet sheets”