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Scrap buster project One of the best ideas I've come up with for using my scraps, which were getting out of hand. Easy project, similar to finishing signature threads, just sandwich thread between two identical shapes and glue together. Can be any combo, length or number of strands. Use to embellish pages, tags, fabric edges, tabs, paper clips and more. Decorate one side or two with jewels, pearls or however you want. I edged mine with glitter gel pen to make then shine. Tip: to make an easy to handle loop, just put a dab of glue on your finger...

Sweet Nothings I often try to create multi-purpose paper crafts that can be used for junk journals or planners but can also appeal to other paper crafters. I also send a lot of gifts and cards. This week I wanted to make some cheer me up gifts as a little mid winter pick me up for friends that I haven’t written to in a while. I came up with the idea of a mini pocket folder holding tea, some sweet little sentiments, poems, verses or notes. I used the DIY wax vellum technique. Keeping in mind it is Valentine month;...

Mini Book Styles It’s a rare occasion when I make something for myself. I had a lot of fun making Valentine’s this year and I wanted to explore using tags shapes in different ways but with a different subject so I came up with an idea for making little meditation books.  I also used home made wax vellum as shown in a previous video, included pretty images of birds and flowers and trimmed my books in gold. The soft wax vellum is very touchable as I turn the pages.They look so pretty sitting on my bedside table in a jewelry...

Super Easy DIY Wax Vellum Vellum paper is a beautiful addition to any paper project. I came up with a super easy way to make wax vellum that requires very few supplies.  All you will need is a wax candle, some parchment paper, a few other sheets for blotting, a hot iron and your design. You’ll be amazed at how beautiful the colors in your papers become using this technique. The wax melts in to the paper so no need to worry about the wax crumbling or cracking and it always gives a straight beautiful cut. It can be glued...

Display Valentines I’ve had a lot of fun making Valentines lately. With just a few more gifts to make the need arose for some very tiny Valentines to fit in to some small heart shape boxes that I’ve collected over the years and a quick glance at what is on my desk provided the inspiration.  I save everything and for a while I’ve been gathering the leftover negative shapes from punching tags with my tag punch which of course is one of my favorite tools as it already has come in very handy for making very quick flip Valentines. The...