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Adapting the Beautiful Japanese Art of Kintsugi for Cardmaking
What is Kintsugi? Kintsugi is the Japanese Art of mending broken pottery with lacquer and gold, leaving a beautiful gold seam where the cracks were. The philosophy behind the art is the embracing of the flawed or imperfect. As crafters and cardmakers, I think we know a thing or two about flawed and imperfect. How …
So Very Merry – Part 2: Simple Stamping and More
So Very Merry – Part 2 On Tuesday during my Lesson@Lunch video I showcased the new So Very Merry stamp set, using it to make a “stained glass” card. On Thursday I was back with Part 2! There were so many more beautiful stamps in this set I wanted to showcase the rest of them. …
So Very Merry-Perfect for Creating Beautiful Stained Glass Cards
Stained Glass Card using so very merry
Celebrating Christmas In July with the new Trucking Along
It’s Time for Christmas In July I know the calendar says “July” but when you are a crafter you are working months in advance to get ready for the next big holiday. That’s why you’re seeing all kinds of “Christmas In July” events happening now. Even Stampin’ Up! is getting into the holiday spirit with …