While crafting all these pretty cards, I have been learning new techniques as I go, and the latest is inking up a background to create a colorful base for stamping and collage. I’m usually a more of a precise crafter, so I had a lot of fun trying this freeform technique. You can also check out my last post on cardmaking techniques – edge dies. One way to ink up a background is to use water based ink pads and a blending tool to rub on the color. Some examples are Spectrum Noir Harmony Water Reactive Ink Pads…
After a long hiatus, I’m finally back to posting on Craft Picnic, and I’m here to tell you I’ve gone CARD CRAZY! During our stay-at-home spring and summer of 2020, I’ve been crafting away with so many new products and ideas that have given me inspiration and relaxation with all the stress and uncertainty spiraling around in the world. And the bonus is I can send these little gems to friends and family to hopefully brighten their day too. One of the crafty things I found and love are intricate dies that cut along…
I’ve been sewing up these simple placemats for years for our church bazaar, and they are great sellers every time. The key to creating a high-end impression with this simple design is the fabric selection. Of course you can use two fabrics from a collection, but another strategy I use is to pick a larger pattern paired with a tone-on-tone plaid/stripe or small print. Each fabric also has contrasting background colors. By using this strategy, the placemats are both coordinating and reversible! I’ve tried different sizes and found that too small look kind of…
It’s holiday sewing time, and I found this super cute fabric for creating an easy advent calendar and coordinating quilt. This set is perfect for kiddos to enjoy the magic of Christmas! I found this fabric called “Bearly Christmas” from Northcott Fabrics. It’s filled with cute little woodland animals like bears, raccoons, and foxes, opening presents and playing in the snow. I bought two panels – an advent calendar and woodland scene blocks. http://www.northcott.com/product-detail.aspx?fbid=1&colid=2395&colorid=3180 The best part about the advent calendar is the unique way…