http://www.crafttestdummies.com The Crafting Blog for Crafters, By Crafters Wed, 24 Oct 2018 21:01:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 http://www.crafttestdummies.com/spooky-spider-halloween-bookmark-craft/ http://www.crafttestdummies.com/spooky-spider-halloween-bookmark-craft/#comments Wed, 24 Oct 2018 21:01:44 +0000 http://www.crafttestdummies.com/?p=22318 http://www.crafttestdummies.com/spooky-spider-halloween-bookmark-craft/feed/ 3 http://www.crafttestdummies.com/review-and-demo-of-ldrs-hybrid-ink-pads/ http://www.crafttestdummies.com/review-and-demo-of-ldrs-hybrid-ink-pads/#comments Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:42:23 +0000 http://www.crafttestdummies.com/?p=22310 Since I’m on an inky kick, I realized it was time to break the LDRS Hybrid Inks out of the packaging and give them a go. (These were sent to me for review, but I am not financially compensated by the company and am not obligated to give them a favorable review. My opinions are honest and my own! (Disclosure: affiliate links contained in post) I was sent 4 colors of LDRS Hybrid ink to play with, as well as […]]]> http://www.crafttestdummies.com/review-and-demo-of-ldrs-hybrid-ink-pads/feed/ 6 http://www.crafttestdummies.com/review-and-demo-of-nuvo-hybrid-inks/ http://www.crafttestdummies.com/review-and-demo-of-nuvo-hybrid-inks/#comments Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:18:42 +0000 http://www.crafttestdummies.com/?p=22300   Happy October! In some areas of the crafting world, folks are calling it “Inktober” and encouraging artists and crafters to draw, stamp, print and doodle their way through the month. I’m taking it as an opportunity to review some of the inks, stamp pads, sprays and dies that have been waiting patiently all summer. So today I’m kicking it off with a review of the Nuvo Hybrid Inks by Tonic Studios. I’ve had these little “Diamonds” ink cubes in […]]]> http://www.crafttestdummies.com/review-and-demo-of-nuvo-hybrid-inks/feed/ 6 http://www.crafttestdummies.com/craft-studio-tour-and-organization-ideas/ http://www.crafttestdummies.com/craft-studio-tour-and-organization-ideas/#comments Thu, 20 Sep 2018 21:42:42 +0000 http://www.crafttestdummies.com/?p=22297 Heya! It’s been quite a while since I’ve posted…because, well, let’s be honest- I was starting to feel like there wasn’t anyone reading. I post videos on YouTube and see immediate responses- comments, likes, and views. With the blog, it’s slowed waaaaaaay down. I mean, who has time to read blogs anymore? Well, at least a few of you….. because I got a couple of emails wondering if I was okay, or if we’ve moved again (god forbid!)…. so I decided […]]]> http://www.crafttestdummies.com/craft-studio-tour-and-organization-ideas/feed/ 64 http://www.crafttestdummies.com/wax-paper-resist-background-technique/ http://www.crafttestdummies.com/wax-paper-resist-background-technique/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2018 13:28:58 +0000 http://www.crafttestdummies.com/?p=22276 Here I am with another cool background technique for you to try- the Wax Paper Resist Background technique. The best thing about THIS wax resist background technique is that you probably already have everything you need to create it without heading to the store. Let’s get started! Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. That means at no extra cost to you, if you purchase something through one of those links, I will receive a small commission that supports the […]]]> http://www.crafttestdummies.com/wax-paper-resist-background-technique/feed/ 2 http://www.crafttestdummies.com/comparison-of-liquid-watercolor-markers-pens/ Fri, 16 Mar 2018 18:59:23 +0000 http://www.crafttestdummies.com/?p=22273 I realized I published this video ages ago, and didn’t share it here. With all my frenzy with watercolor markers- (meaning specifically a pen that has a liquid reservoir in the handle and a brush nib that dispenses liquid watercolor ink when squeezed,) I just had to compare some of the popular brands. So I dug out the ones I’ve reviewed here before: Nuvo Aqua Flow Markers & Jane Davenport Mermaid Markers– as well as some ones that were newer […]]]> http://www.crafttestdummies.com/sai-japanese-traditional-watercolor-brush-markers-review-demo/ Fri, 23 Feb 2018 20:51:27 +0000 http://www.crafttestdummies.com/?p=22264 SAI Japanese Traditional Watercolor Brush Markers- Review & Demo I kind of feel like markers are taking over the art/craft world- every day I learn of a new brand or style. So this week I drug out this set I purchased from Amazon a while ago to give them a look-over– the SAI Japanese Traditional Watercolor Brush Markers. Like other brush-style markers I’ve reviewed (namely Zig Real Brush and Artezia) these markers are traditional barrels filled with felt and ink, […]]]> http://www.crafttestdummies.com/rinea-metallic-foil-paper-ghost-ink-review/ http://www.crafttestdummies.com/rinea-metallic-foil-paper-ghost-ink-review/#comments Wed, 21 Feb 2018 19:24:43 +0000 http://www.crafttestdummies.com/?p=22249 n Rinea Metallic Foil Paper Review This was a product in the “new product showcase” at Creativiation 2018 that really caught my eye- not just because anything shiny/metallic is so in right now (even though it IS) but also because it was paired with some mystical product called Ghost Ink that created a cool effect that you could use with stamping. So I scored a sample at the show, and it’s one of the first products I had to try and […]]]> http://www.crafttestdummies.com/rinea-metallic-foil-paper-ghost-ink-review/feed/ 1 http://www.crafttestdummies.com/jane-davenport-debuts-creativation-2018/ http://www.crafttestdummies.com/jane-davenport-debuts-creativation-2018/#comments Tue, 13 Feb 2018 17:56:49 +0000 http://www.crafttestdummies.com/?p=22235   Jane Davenport debuts at Creativation 2018 It’s been about a 3 weeks since I got home from Creativation 2018! It’s taken me that long to recover from a massive chest cold, unpack, and “get settled.” (And I had a kid with an impacted wisdom tooth and house remodeling just to complicate things!) While I put the Creativation 2018 videos up on YouTube, I realized I hadn’t shared them here on the blog. So for the next few weeks I’ll be […]]]> http://www.crafttestdummies.com/jane-davenport-debuts-creativation-2018/feed/ 2 http://www.crafttestdummies.com/creativation-2018-new-product-showcase/ http://www.crafttestdummies.com/creativation-2018-new-product-showcase/#comments Sat, 20 Jan 2018 13:02:43 +0000 http://www.crafttestdummies.com/?p=22230 It’s that time of year again- Creativation! Despite the new name- Association for Creative Industries (AFCI)– it’s still the CHA tradeshow in the hearts of many of us old timers. I flew in on Friday despite having a massive chest cold. By 4pm, my voice was entirely gone. But even that won’t keep me from attending the events and taking as many photos as possible. The way they are doing the product showcase this year is an upgrade from last […]]]> http://www.crafttestdummies.com/creativation-2018-new-product-showcase/feed/ 4