Favorite sayings: “Never give up.” “Keep Calm and Carry On.” “Dream Big.” Everyone has favorite sayings or quotes that give them a little boost of confidence or encouragement. One of mine is “Run, Leap, Fly.” It reminds me that sometimes we just have to take a deep breath and jump to get to that next… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Mixed Media
Mat Board Photo Frame
We just spent a week on a family cruise- what fun! The photos from our trip came out so great, I decided to make a mat board photo frame to put on my desk so I could remember this special trip. I used my Sizzix Mailable Frame die as a base for the mat board… Continue Reading
Handmade Spring Crafts: Make A Woven Ribbon Mirror
There is a flowering plum tree in front of my house that bursts into full bloom every March. It always inspires me to switch my color palette from dark wintery shades to the bright and cheery colors of Spring. I had been playing with the idea of weaving something out of my huge stash of… Continue Reading
Handmade Home Decor: Kool Tak Spring Chimes
Spring has arrived here in Tennessee. We still have some cool days, but the sun has warmed the earth enough for flowers to push up through the ground, and the flowering shrubs and tress to burst forth in bloom. I’m always ready for warm weather, and this year is no different. My favorite spring colors… Continue Reading
Soho Art: How to Make a Vase
Making Soho art is so much fun….and easy, too….when you have the right product! The Kool Tak™ Premium Extreme 6” Tape is the secret material that makes this project a snap to create while the Kool Tak™ Vintage Tones Foil gives the project an upscale look. Use the vase as a decorative piece or add… Continue Reading
How to Make a Handmade Bracelet
A simple plastic bracelet is transformed into a fun, fall fashion accessory with the use of Kool Tak™ products. This is a wonderful way to upcycle older bracelets into fashion-forward project. Flea-market jewelry becomes the focal point on the new bracelet. Learn how to make a handmade bracelet with the following tutorial. Materials These measurements… Continue Reading