Fancy tools are great if you’re an experienced crafter. BUT if you’ve never tried the technique they’re meant for, it can all feel a little bit scary. I’d never hot foiled. Not once. So when Spellbinders released their new Glimmer II Hot Foil System and said it makes hot foiling easier than ever, I knewContinue reading “Is the Glimmer II Worth It? A Total Beginner’s Honest Review”
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The Best Paper Craft Tools (After 20+ Years of Crafting!)
Here’s something I’ve noticed after more than 20 years of paper crafting and hundreds of projects. I actually spend more money on tools than any other craft supply…. and once you see what the right tools can do, you’ll understand why. Because the right tools don’t just make things easier. They change what’s actually possibleContinue reading “The Best Paper Craft Tools (After 20+ Years of Crafting!)”
My Slow Sunday Crafting Ritual (And Everything You Need to Start Yours)
Can I tell you about the Sunday that changed everything for me? It was one of those weeks where everything had felt like too much. Back-to-back commitments, a to-do list that kept growing and a version of me who hadn’t stopped long enough to breathe. By Sunday morning I was exhausted in that specific wayContinue reading “My Slow Sunday Crafting Ritual (And Everything You Need to Start Yours)”
How to Use Up Your Washi Tape Stash: 30 Ideas for Scrapbookers, Card Makers & Junk Journals
Hands up if your Washi Tape stash started with one or two rolls and somehow multiplied when you weren’t looking, just like the laundry. Mine too. If your Washi Tape collection has a life of its own, this is for you. I’ve been on a mission to actually use up my collection rather than just admire itContinue reading “How to Use Up Your Washi Tape Stash: 30 Ideas for Scrapbookers, Card Makers & Junk Journals”
Slow Sunday… but EVERYDAY: For crafters who already know how to live slowly
There’s a particular kind of afternoon that every crafter knows. It’s an afternoon you spent entirely on your current craft project. No rushing, no overthinking. It’s a warm cup of tea or coffee by your side and soft music or a crafty YouTube video playing in the background. It’s the calm you feel when makingContinue reading “Slow Sunday… but EVERYDAY: For crafters who already know how to live slowly”