July 2011 ~ you are glowing

Make It Monday: Working with White and Recycled Paper

Oh, you don't recognize the paper? It's pretty hard to find-- it's scraps from a Boden catalog. Boden is one of the few catalogs that comes in non-shiny paper-- perfect for trendy card accents.

How To: Add A Watermark To Your Photos and Images

I've seen many bloggers using watermarks to display their name or blog name on their photos. Watermarks reduce image stealing and copy right infringement.

Recipe: Forgiving Empanadas

I wasn't sure what to expect with these empanadas. They are difficult to seal shut but they come out of the oven with a flaky crust and steaming eggs inside!

How To: Make Your Own Background Paper With Book Pages

How to make background paper with old book pages. TIP: After stamping tags with black ink, you can quickly "color" them by dabbing them with ink pads. I used ColorBox Pigment Brush Pad.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Pinterest for Crafts Using Food!

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Pinterest has amazing hidden treasures for the artist in you or your kids. Use these clever ideas and use FOOD objects for masterpieces! :)

apple stamp

from kokokokids.ru

okra stamp

from bkids.typepad.com

celery stamp

from maureencracknellhandmade.blogspot.com

I love a yummy solution!

Pinterest for DIY Crafts!

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My newest obsession and one that I think won't die any time soon is Pinterest. This new website and iPad app allows users to create boards and pin anything from the web. You can follow others and "repin" their finds too. The pictures lead to the original articles or blog posts. I've garnered tons of inspiration in just a few weeks.

Be sure to follow me on Pinterest!

Here are some DIY and crafts from my DIY + Crafts board which look so fun: