Frame Hanging Tool

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Wonder what this cloth pin with a nail in it is all about?? I tell you, I did not get it either until I saw the awesome result of its use. It’s the handy-dandy super-simple DIY variety of a real estate agent/home stager’s device to hang up an entire wall photo gallery within say 15 [...]

Photo Camera Bestsellers

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It is not often that I feature photography, or other art and craft making tools. However, as we’re asked so often about cameras, I thought this could be an exception. After all, we use our camera every day for our blog photos, don’t we?! So, it’s important to discuss the bestselling photo cameras once and [...]

Paint Brushes

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About a week ago, a reader needed a bit of encouragement to get back into the swing of painting. I gave her the tip of what usually works for me, which is just to start prepping my workspace, organizing my brushes, looking through my supplies etc and before I know it, I’m back in business, [...]

DIY: Shutters as Magazine Racks

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  : Shutter-love! Fancy owning this recycled shutter cum magazine rack. I want to own one. Teal / aqua/ Robin egg blue happen to be my favorite paint color range, so this shutter caught my eye.   As an aside: aqua always makes me feel like I’m on a tropical island. Love that color, particularly [...]

Wall Design Stencil Cutting Machine

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A few days ago a reader, Shannu, commented on my Inspiring Stencil Projects that he/she wants stencil cutting machine for wall design purpose.  Features of stencil cutters is really good point to cover, so I thought to answer it here on the blog instead of in a personal email.  Not all stencil cutting machines offer [...]

DIY Postcard Journal / Calendar

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Pin It Need a new calendar for 2012? Don’t buy anything *. Make one yourself instead. Like how? Here’s an idea: perpetual postcard calendar / Asley from ‘Under the Sycamore’ showed this really sweet perpetual calendar / journal idea last week at designsponge.com, and I want to share it with you today, as it’s easily [...]

Christmas Cakes & Cookies ~ Ideas, Cutters & Stencils

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: This year, I am seriously contemplating making a Christmas cake, or at least, Christmas cookies. While this is ‘normal’ for probably all of you, for me it’s a new thing.  That’s what happens if your sister in law is a pastry chef at one of the world’s best 5-star hotel chains.  There is no [...]

Latest Cricut Cartridges: Oh So Cute!

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Wonder where can I buy the latest Cricut die cut cartridges online? I had a similar question and did my research which I’m sharing with you today.  As a beginner with Cricut, I realized that it does not matter if the cartridges were released last week or last year, as I had none yet… So, [...]

Texture Board, a Visual Design Tool

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A few weeks ago I was reminded of a neat DIY / craft tool, what I call: texture boards. Texture boards are great ways to help you define your design, no matter what your art or craft project is. The main purpose of a texture board is to create a mood or define a style. [...]

How to Use a Cricut Machine

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You might have seen thousands of super-cute Cricut craft results over the years, but don’t have a Cricut yourself.  It makes sense to first learn how a Cricut machine works before buying one. Here is the load-down. Cricut machines are rather easy to use. Whether you are interesting in buying the Cricut Expression , the [...]