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Hey, Peeps! I've been working on surface patterns in watercolor for digital projects. These will be listed as a collection sometime soon in my Etsy shop. Stay tuned for lots more!<div>
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Hey, Peeps. It's been a while, and I'm veering off of the crafting and art trail to bring you news from my newest Non-Art Obsession, which is the Instant Pot. </div>
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Boy, do I love this thing, and I've only made three dishes so far. </div>
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The great thing about this rice cooker/slow cooker/pressure cooker/soup maker/steamer/yogurt maker is that you can do all of these things and more. </div>
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If you just look on Pinterest, you will find SCADS of recipes, tips, and tricks. Here's my board if you're interested:</div>
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Since I learn better through videos than the written word, I always go to YouTube for instructions and inspiration, especially when I have a new appliance or machine. I just searched for unboxing videos, getting started vids, and tips and tricks and I learned a LOT before I even touched my Instant Pot (this recipe assumes that you know the basics about how your IP functions and if you don't know, just do a little homework first).</div>
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So, the goal is to post every time I try a new, original recipe and today, I NAILED it. Yipee!!!</div>
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Because I didn't anticipate posting about this (I really didn't know it would be THIS good), I didn't take any pics in process, but quite frankly, you probably know how to chop all of the ingredients and add them to the pot.</div>
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Just a note- because of the prep work involved, this is not a "quick dish". However, I love the IP for this recipe for one BIG reason- its PREDICTABILITY!!! After having made this dish, I now know that it will be perfect every time, and I don't have to guess how long it's going to take. This is a game changer for me, Peeps! I love that I can know exactly when dinner will be done so I can time it when I have guests or when Hubby gets home from work. As I'm learning with new dishes, I take notes. Every time I do something new, I'm setting my microwave timer for more than I think the recipe will take. When the dish is done, I look at my microwave timer, do the math, and figure out exactly how long the dish took to cook (after having come up to pressure, etc.). I already know how long my green beans will take, so when I'm taking meat out of the oven or off of the grill, I know when to time my veggie. No more second guessing or waiting for the broccoli to steam while the meat gets cold!</div>
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This chicken was perfectly done- moist and delicious. I'm so glad I didn't have to stand over a wok or skillet, and wonder how long it was going to take. Instead, while it was cooking, I did some watercolors, which is MY kind of prep (OK, I couldn't have TOTALLY a non-art related post)!</div>
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So, here's my original recipe. PLEASE let me know if you try it and like it. I'd love to hear from you.</div>
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<u>Instant Pot Thai Chicken</u></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">1/2 c. white onion, chopped</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">1 c. Red bell pepper, cut into small pieces</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">1-2 T. soy sauce</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">1 T. Thai red curry paste or more to taste (I found this to be not particularly spicy, so bump it up if you want some kick</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">1 T. or more of grated fresh ginger</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">4 minced garlic cloves </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">1- 1.5 c. liquid (can be combo of coconut milk and chicken broth, or chicken broth paste and water. I used about 1 c. light coconut milk, a generous teaspoon of broth paste, and about 1/2 c. water)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">1 c. fresh cilantro, chopped ( I think fresh is a must if you can get it)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">1/4 c. Peanut butter (or more if you want)</span><br />
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Howsewearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12434932226856189295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995146062380002343.post-51747597893528033412016-09-16T10:08:00.000-04:002016-09-16T12:07:35.090-04:00Shadow Stencil Mini Tutorial!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Wowsers, I'm excited to be blogging again. I've been designing lots and lots of new stencils, and I'm looking forward to sharing lots of videos and posts with examples of how to use them. Lately, I've been designing a lot of Bible art journal stencils which work perfectly in Bible journal margins, but they can be used in just about any mixed media application. So, enjoy the video and I'll be back with more ideas.<br />
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Remember, if you're interested in any of my stencils, they're available at <a href="http://www.howsewears.etsy.com/">www.howsewears.etsy.com</a></div>
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Howsewearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12434932226856189295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995146062380002343.post-12362564332723674852016-02-25T11:15:00.001-05:002016-02-25T11:15:58.344-05:00Cardmaking with Embossing Paste<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hey, Peeps. Here's a Declare and Dash, just to show you quickly what I'm working on. I'm a stencil designer and seller on Etsy, and I have found that I don't really make time to create with my stencils as much as I'd like, so I'm going to change that pronto. I'll be posting some process tutes, including on my YouTube channel, but here's a teaser for now.</div>
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These cards were made using my tag stencil, which can be found in my shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/269804792/craft-stencilfiligree?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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In this Hugs card, I used some Dreamweaver's crackle paste, let it dry, and then rubbed some Inka Gold paste in the cracks to give it some dimension and visual interest.</div>
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And as always, please feel free to visit my Etsy shop- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/howsewears" target="_blank">Howsewears</a></div>
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Fondly, Tami</div>
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Here are some new stencils just listed within the last few weeks:</div>
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Hey, Peeps. Here's the long, drawn-out sequel to Part I of "Clean Your Craft Mat With Skin Peelings, Part I", which was <a href="http://thisandthatfromtami.blogspot.com/2015/02/clean-your-craft-mat-with-skin-peelings.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Here is the final piece, still stuck on the mat, but dried. The extra heavy gloss gel medium dried beautifully clear.</div>
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The reason to lay it on extra thick (see part I) is so that it has "substance" when it's peeled off of the mat. Here you can see that there's something for my credit card to "grab" onto to get the peeling started.</div>
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Just find the edge and push to gather it slightly. I did this all around the perimeter of the design.</div>
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More hand-carved stamp images as well as painted doodles.</div>
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And, because this is essentially "plastic", when you store it, make sure to put it in between two pieces of waxed paper and make sure it stays flat. And, don't let it fold in on itself. You might be able to pry it apart, but I don't make any guarantees.</div>
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Die cutting- I would cut this into smaller pieces (I know- perish the thought!!!), place a piece between two pieces of paper, and run it through my Big Shot.</div>
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Cards- cut this into smaller pieces and collage onto cards, perhaps using some patterned paper underneath. I would use gel medium to glue it down, but if I used gel medium on top, I would definitely use gloss, since matte would dull it, and it's SO pretty in its shiny state.</div>
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As a layer on any other substrate, like laminate samples (see my blog post <a href="http://thisandthatfromtami.blogspot.com/2015/01/re-cycled-mixed-media.html" target="_blank">here</a>), tags, old pieces of wood, wooden clipboards, etc., etc.</div>
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As a layer on top of gelli prints.</div>
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When I get the nerve to cut this up, I'll show you sometime, K?</div>
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Fondly, Tami</div>
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Hey, Froggers. I'm putting myself on an actual schedule today! I really am! So, here's a Declare and Dash post. I have LOTS of new stencils in the shop, so feel free to check them out in my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Howsewears" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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This tag stencil is super for Bible journaling, midori journals, personal planners, and a variety of other mixed media projects.</div>
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This one is particularly fun with the Gelli® plate. I hope to have some samples to show you in the next few days.<br />
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This "Fanned" stencil comes in 6x6, 8x8, or 10x10 inches.</div>
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Sorry to say it, Froggers, but this is another one of my faves. You can all of it or just parts of this "Filigree Arrow" stencil in your journals, doodling, midori notebooks, Bible journals, etc. </div>
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And I'll say it again, these tag stencils are PERFECT for traveling, like waiting in the Drs.' office, riding in the car, flying in a plane, or just pretending you're on an island in the tropics. Yeah, I like that last one.</div>
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And, here is my "Surround" tag stencil.</div>
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And again, thanks for visiting! </div>
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Now, on to keeping my schedule. Yups. I'm gonna do it! I swear!</div>
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Howsewearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12434932226856189295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995146062380002343.post-5298178154546415272015-02-25T15:02:00.000-05:002015-02-25T15:02:17.191-05:00Leather Mini Gelli Journal<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hey, Froggers. Whoo-wee! It's been a busy time. </div>
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I'm sorry for the delay for the Part II of "Clean Your Craft Mat With Skin Peelings." Part I can be found <a href="http://thisandthatfromtami.blogspot.com/2015/02/clean-your-craft-mat-with-skin-peelings.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and I promise to try to get Part II written within the next few days. However, it did turn out really COOL!</div>
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I've been wanting to try my hand at sewing a simple binding on a journal, and I came up with this little Gelli Print journal. </div>
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I had a leather sample that was the perfect size- about 5x7". </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I made a signature of 4 pieces of mixed media paper of Gelli prints that I had printed a few weeks ago.</span></div>
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Two pieces were smaller than the other two, but I was OK with that. I just put them in the center.</div>
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There was no rhyme or reason to my patterns. I mainly just used colors that I liked and my stencils that can be found in my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Howsewears" target="_blank">here</a>. If you haven't visited my shop, I encourage you to look at some of the very cool designs that I have created, especially the mask medallions that I made especially for the plate. Here's a sample:</div>
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I wanted to do a very simple stitch since this was my first stitched journal. The one I ended up doing is called a 5-hole pamphlet stitch. I found some instructions <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2013/03/bookbinding-101-five-hole-pamphlet-stitch.html" target="_blank">here</a>. This is absolutely the simplest stitch. I didn't have linen thread, so I used waxed thread that I bought in the jewelry section of my local <strike>crack</strike> craft store.</div>
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Since the mixed media paper is quite sturdy, the book doesn't stay closed on its own, so I tucked a long piece of hand-dyed crinkle ribbon into one of the loops to secure it. That way, I can tie the book closed.</div>
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Because there was a big grommet in the front (after all, it WAS a sample), I covered it up with a die cut leather flower, added a vintage button, and swiped it with a little bit of white gesso. Of course, I just HAD to stamp it with a hand carved stamp. This one is my key logo for my shop. </div>
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So, what would YOU put in this little journal? I'm thinking a few fave scriptures with a little bit of embellishing, drawing, or doodling, perhaps about God's promises, or things He is teaching me about myself. Hmmm?</div>
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Thanks again for stopping by!</div>
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Fondly, Tami</div>
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Hey, again, Froggers! I've been playing with skins again, taking them to a different level.</div>
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This is a great and very *artistic* way to clean your non-stick craft sheet. </div>
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Start with a very painterly mat like this.</div>
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Drip some Liquitex Gel Medium onto your mat, making sure to cover all of your icky painted areas.</div>
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Spread out a "medium thickness". You can use a brush or an old key card or your fingers. Just make sure your layer is a fairly even thickness.</div>
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It should look really bad...like this.</div>
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This next step is very important. Dry the entire area with a craft dryer. Don't get too close to the medium or it might bubble.</div>
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Here, I used my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/191175175/tag-stencil-plain-circles-85-x?ref=shop_home_active_18" target="_blank">Plain Circles</a> tag stencil.</div>
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And using my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/165817554/tag-stencil-chevron-85-x-4125-original?ref=shop_home_active_6" target="_blank">Chevron</a> tag stencil...</div>
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...and my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/215921894/stencil-for-journal-wall-stencil-daily?ref=shop_home_active_22" target="_blank">Data</a> tag stencil...</div>
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...and my grungy <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/165828243/craft-tag-stencil-grater-85-x?ref=shop_home_active_24" target="_blank">Grater</a> tag stencil...</div>
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...and my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/220979336/craft-stencilfunky-alphabet-tag-gelli" target="_blank">Funky Numbers</a> stencil...</div>
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...and don't forget the hand-carved stamps. Remember to use PERMANENT ink. Here, I used black archival ink from Ranger.</div>
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And made hash marks with the credit card.</div>
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And whatever you do, DON'T FORGET THE SPATTERS! I used my fan brush and watered down some black paint, and then I tapped my brush over my painted areas.</div>
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Spatters make the piece dynamic, giving lots of motion.</div>
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When you're happy with your design, spread a thick, even layer of gloss (or matte) extra heavy gel medium on top of the entire design.</div>
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I used a credit card to guide the medium on top. If some areas seemed too thin, I just went back with my finger and added more medium.</div>
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If you'd like to add glitter, this is the time to add it. I sprinkled a little bit of glitter and fragments on top.</div>
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Yups. You have to wait for the gel medium to dry. I'm waiting overnight.</div>
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Fondly, Tami</div>
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MAKE RESERVATIONS NOW! If you're like me, Valentine's Day often gets lost in the shuffle of real life. This year, I made reservations (yes, already) for a very nice restaurant for which I have a gift card. However, my sister called and said she and her husband will be in town that weekend. Oh, well. Perhaps I will make reservations for another time. Drat.</div>
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Anyway, here are a few cards I made for the occasion.</div>
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You see, I may or may not have cut up a red leather shoe to make some hearts. </div>
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I had a great pair of Clark's sandals. I loved those shoes. However, when we moved 9 yrs. ago, the movers lost one shoe. I'm not sure how that happened, but it did. </div>
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I waited and waited and waited for that other shoe to show up. It never did.</div>
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So, I did. Here are the four hearts I cut. Dang, I would have loved that other shoe as well!</div>
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So, the next time you want to throw out a pair of shoes (or a handbag or a belt or a....), think twice!</div>
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Hey, Froggers (Friends that are Bloggers)! Here's Example Two of my laminate sample mixed media projects. In case you missed Project One, you can find it <a href="http://thisandthatfromtami.blogspot.com/2015/01/re-cycled-mixed-media.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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So, some of you may wonder where to start. You sit at your table and you have no inspiration at all. You are surrounded by all of your fun supplies, and you're paralyzed. </div>
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Then, I just randomly scrape some paint on my substrate with a credit card. Be free here, Peeps. This isn't rocket science and it won't kill you if you don't like it. You can always cover it up with more gesso and start all over. The goal is to play and have fun. </div>
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Here, after my initial layers were painted on, then I just used my stencils. I started with my<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/207453723/tag-stencil-grunge-numbers-85-x-4125?ref=shop_home_active_20" target="_blank"> Grunge Numbers</a> stencil and randomly dabbed on a few numbers.</div>
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And of course, don't forget the cute embellies! Here, I took a leather sample, covered it with gesso, stamped it with permanent ink, sanded it, punched holes in it, and threaded it through a bought mini belt buckle. I attached it with a heavy gel medium. </div>
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And, there you have it- a finished mixed media piece to hang to prop on a mini-easel. This would also make a great gift, but I think I will probably keep it.</div>
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Hey again, Peeps. I just came home from a wonderful weekend of mixed media near my home town. We get together once a year, and it's so much fun. While I love the Craft Room here at home, it's nice to get away from the day-to-day demands that pull me from my crafting. If you haven't ever gone on a mixed media retreat, I'd highly suggest it.</div>
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I'm taking part in a wonderful course called Creative Jumpstart, which can be found <a href="http://nathaliesstudio.com/shop/online-workshops-ubermedia/creative-jumpstart-2015/" target="_blank">here</a>. This year, it is generously sponsored by Liquitex. The course includes short videos just about every day in Jan. and they're great.</div>
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So, back to this weekend. I had so much fun just PLAYING! I didn't have an agenda or a specific project. It was great to just explore different techniques.</div>
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I started with a laminate sample from my local creative re-use shop. Gosh, that place is filled with so many different substrates for painting and goo-ing up. It's about 5x7"- the perfect size to finish in a small amount of time.</div>
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I started with a base of gesso and paint, and then I used my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/183030801/craft-tag-stencil-piano-85-x?ref=shop_home_active_14" target="_blank">Piano tag stencil</a>. Since I'm a musician, this one is rather meaningful to me.</div>
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The came the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/217776657/painting-stencilsstensilscustom?ref=shop_home_active_21" target="_blank">Data tag </a>stencil. This one gives some whimsy to mixed media, card, or scrapbook projects. </div>
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Then came the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/165827467/tag-stencil-scruffy-crosses-85-x?ref=shop_home_active_8" target="_blank">Scruffy Crosses</a> tag stencil. The tag stencils are my go-to supplies for retreat weekends since they're so portable and store easily with a book ring.</div>
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Then I took out the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/180271940/craft-stencilmish-mashoriginal8x105mixed?ref=shop_home_active_3" target="_blank">Mish Mash</a> stencil. Again, this is one of my faves because there's so much going on in terms of texture and design.</div>
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Then, the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/219113937/tag-stencil-arrows-85-x-4125" target="_blank">arrows</a> came out. Gotta love me some arrows.</div>
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I do feel a stencil giveaway around the corner!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hey, again, Peeps. I once had a customer who asked me what I did with my stencils that didn't quite "make the cut". I instantly flashed back to all of the usable stencils in my craft room that weren't really perfect. You see, I'm extremely particular about the stencils that I send out to my Etsy customers. If my products aren't perfect, they end up in the Seconds pile. Sometimes I use them, but most of the time, they just sit in my bin, all lonely and stuff. They were perfectly useful. They just weren't perfect. I sold her a collection, and she loved them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, I decided to sell my seconds in batches. When you order, you will receive a "surprise package". You won't know exactly what you're going to get, but that's half the fun. Your stencil package may include partial stencils, duplicate stencils (because I had forgotten that I already cut that particular design), stencils that were just slightly dented, ones that were used slightly with demonstrations, or those that were cut on "test plastic" (perfectly good plastic on which I tested my cuts). You will receive at least 5 stencils.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But, that's not all. Each package will include a brand, new, "yet-to-be-listed" tag stencil (valued at $5-6), as well as a few mixed media goodies (think vintage goodies like flash cards or card catalog cards, old lace, or some game cards). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These Seconds Stencil packages will be available as I acquire them, so they'll be listed on a limited basis. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you'd like to be notified about my Second Stencil sales as they become available, as well as new design listings and other sales, please e-mail me to be put on my mailing list. I promise not to spam your inbox by sending out no more than 3-4 e-mails per month. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, feel free to check out my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/218534192/stencilcraft-stencilsstensilscraft" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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Hey, Peeps. I should have been working on an entirely different project, but I was quite distracted and wanted to make these today. No, I haven't planned on doing them for a long time. As a matter of fact, as I was sitting down to work on the other project, I looked over to my right and what did I see...oh look- SQUIRREL!</div>
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Start with an old book page. This one was about 6x9" or so.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Shhhh!!! </span>Don't tell my daughter, but the herb snipping scissors she bought me don't work well in the kitchen, so I decided to employ them in the craft room. If you don't have this type of scissors (I believe Martha Stewart has them at Michaels), just use single blade scissors.</div>
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Before I started cutting, I pulled my paper gently on the edge of my table. This helps later with rolling because it breaks up the fibers. </div>
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Start cutting toward the fold from the open edge, stopping about 1/2 inch from the folded edge.</div>
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Do this all the way across the paper. Since it's still folded, you'll be cutting through two layers of paper.</div>
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This is what it will look like after the cutting.</div>
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Take one piece (reserve the other piece for the next tassel) and line the torn edge close to the edge with some glue. I do like Glossy Accents because it is strong and it dries quickly. Start rolling from the edge, using something round to get it started (I used a skewer).</div>
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Keep rolling, and after you've rolled about an inch or so, take a piece of string, ribbon, lace, or jute and add the end of the tie to the area that you're rolling. I usually like to add another dab of glue for extra hold at this point.</div>
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Keep rolling, and when you get to about 1" from the end, take the other end of your tie and insert it again, making a loop. Add another extra drop of glue. Finish rolling to the end.</div>
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Once you're done, hold it while the glue sets. After it starts to become a little more secure, wrap the end with your choice of Washi tape or ribbon.</div>
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After I made the first one, I thought of a variation. Before rolling the paper (don't tell anyone that you "rolled papers" today, or you might get some dirty looks), cut some of the edges on an angle, about 1/2 inch from the end. Don't go overboard. When the tassel is rolled, this will give a more organic look.</div>
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Once the end is taped, take your tassel and beat it up a little bit. Here, I flayed the ends by pushing them down onto my table a bit. This will also make it look a little more natural and not quite as stuffy.</div>
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Here's another "undressed" tassel.</div>
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The real fun is to embellish them. This is a little flower from the dollar bin at Michaels.</div>
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Here's a hand-dyed, die cut flower, made from drop cloth. Love me some drop cloths.</div>
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I just added a pin to this one.</div>
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I took the edges of one and swished them into some gesso that I spread out on a piece of plastic.</div>
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It just dressed the edges up a little more.</div>
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With this one, I just brushed the edges onto a distress ink pad and spritzed them with water.</div>
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This one was going to have a heart embellie, so I swished the ends into a red ink pad.</div>
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Howsewearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12434932226856189295noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995146062380002343.post-58268499062853432872015-01-07T21:16:00.001-05:002015-01-07T21:18:53.078-05:00It's time to use my stencils, Peeps!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hey, Peeps. this is a quickie post tonight. I realized that while I design and sell lots of stencils, I'm so busy doing that that I often don't get a chance to play with my own toys! So, I decided to use my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/180271940/craft-stencilmish-mashoriginal8x105mixed?" target="_blank">Mish Mash</a> stencil from my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/180271940/craft-stencilmish-mashoriginal8x105mixed?" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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This is actually one of my favorite larger stencils since it has tons of texture. It's almost like several stencils in one because it has so much going on.<br />
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So, here are a few things I did with it. I played with some mixed media paper and paint, using the Creative Jumpstart class prompts.<br />
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For starters, I took my stencil and just dabbed a few colors of paint through the designs.<br />
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After that, I placed the stencil on a brand new piece of mixed media paper and rubbed over and through it with a baby wipe. This accomplished two things. It cleaned my stencil and made another very cool page.</div>
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After that, I just added some transparent, high flow yellow paint to the first print. It's all about layers, Peeps, and this one will probably get several more before the week is over. And, sorry for the lighting. It is a dark and stormy night here in PA.</div>
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Howsewearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12434932226856189295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995146062380002343.post-40458026510692204362014-12-02T21:34:00.000-05:002014-12-02T21:34:34.978-05:00Getting My December Daily Challenge ON!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hey again, Peeps. Whew! The holidays sure are ramping up, but I'm excited to participate in the December Daily because it keeps me focused on what is REALLY important- spending time in the Craft Room!!!<br />
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So, here are my first two pages. The first one was a white on white "suggestion". Since I love white on white, it wasn't a problem at all.<br />
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It's always hard for me to start a new journal. I have to get over several things:<br />
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2. That there has to be a cohesive theme.<br />
3. That it has to be perfect.<br />
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So, with this journal, I'm embracing imperfection. I have several things I want to journal about, and if one doesn't jive with the other, that's OK. This is my PLAY time.<br />
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I've gone through some revelations lately, so I'm going to include them this month. I've had to re-define some boundaries concerning some relationships, so I'm going to write about that, as well as celebrating every-day life. I'm also including some materials from this month's <a href="http://my.bravegirlsclub.com/" target="_blank">Brave Girls Club Soul School</a>, which is a fabulous course. So. Many. Good. Things.<br />
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So, in keeping with my new-found love of hand-carved stamps (see blog post <a href="http://thisandthatfromtami.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-cutest-inexpensive-hand-carved.html" target="_blank">here</a>), I wanted to have a lined area for my journaling, so I made a stamp.<br />
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So, here is my first page in the journal. Pretty self-explanatory.<br />
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And inside, I wrote about places where I'm peaceful.</div>
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And inside, how I can seek peace:</div>
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And, here is the layout. I've never really liked my handwriting, but it's all a part of who I am, so I'm going to write more instead of relying on a cute font from my printer.</div>
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Of course, I had to do a little painting and doodling.</div>
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And I included the cute pin that came with my Brave Girls Soul School subscription.</div>
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And, I even sat at the sewing machine, which isn't my fave thing to do, but I love the effect. A few pearl embellies later, and I was done. I do have to remember to punch my holes in my pages before I start adding junque, so that I don't cover over those areas. After all, it DOES need to be somewhat functional and put together, not unlike me.</div>
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Fondly, Tami</div>
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Hey, Peeps! It's been a while. </div>
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I've discovered since my Dr. has helped me with my chronic pain, I've been on the GO! I've loved it, but I've also discovered that I'm on my computer less and less. I think that's a good thing!</div>
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Anyway, I wanted to let you know that I'm participating in a December Daily challenge, making a book to journal during December. Sue Hiles is heading it up, and she's a hoot. Her YouTube channel can be found <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn42pq8Kioj121PEiRFjFNg" target="_blank">here</a>, and the challenge is open to anyone that wants to join. You can join the Facebook group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1545693202341867/" target="_blank">here</a>. Sue is a great leader, and the challenge is reasonable and fun. It has already caused me to spend more time creating in my craft room, so that's a good thing!</div>
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I thought I'd share the beginnings of my journal with you. I started with an old book that I slaughtered. I took the covers off, covered them with gesso, and then decorated the front (the back will be done later). </div>
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Here's the gesso covered cover. Wooooo.</div>
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I stamped a dried tea bag with one of my hand-carved stamps, some of which are available in my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Howsewears?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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I decoupaged a hymnal carol, an old post card, and the stamped tea bag. Then, I spattered it with metallic silver alcohol ink and added some rubons.</div>
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I embossed some snowflakes. I didn't want that much "chatter" (the lines that you see on a hand-carved stamp), so I rubbed some of the powder away before I heat embossed it.</div>
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Hey, Peeps. Thanks so much for your lovely comments during the Gelli® Blog Hop! HubbyDoc picked the winner last night, and it was comment #6, which is Alison! Woot, woot! Stay tuned for future giveaways, because I LOVE sharing my stencils!</div>
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And, I have a few prints to share with you. Loving me some medallion stencils, which are available in my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Howsewears?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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This print was made with my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/207122327/craft-stencil-mask-dandelion6x6gelli?" target="_blank">Dandelion medallion</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hey, Peeps. I'm so excited to be a part of this wonderful Gelli® Print Blog Hop. Thanks to <a href="http://shellsinthebush.blogspot.com.au/2014/10/gelli-print-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Michelle Reynolds</a> for the thought and execution! You rock!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, I was trying to think of what I could do that hasn't been done. I actually did a different project- more of a mixed media assemblage- but I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do. So, being the true artist that I am, I abandoned that project half-way through and started something else. NO JUDGING!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And, I did have some forethought, so I started out with a lovely, sturdy mixed media paper. This is probably my fave to work with. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Gouache spreads differently on the plate than acrylic. I used a brayer, just as you use with acrylic paint.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As you can see, it leaves a much different, non-uniform look compared to acrylic paint. I kinda like it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I also painted some yellow circles with gouache. I forgot to take an after pic of the print, but you'll see it later. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here, I used my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/161303864/gelli-plate-mixed-media-sticked-hearts?ref=shop_home_active_12" style="line-height: 33px;" target="_blank">Sticked Hearts stencil</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Next, I used my <span style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/174042475/craft-stencil-faithoriginal-8x8mixed?ref=shop_home_active_22" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Faith Stencil</a>. This is one of my faves since there's so much texture going on.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And, you always need to add a few hand-carved stamps. If you want to know more about making these, you can check my blog post <a href="http://here./">here</a> and my Pinterest board <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/Howsewears/hand-carved-stamps/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">...and my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/191175175/tag-stencil-plain-circles-85-x?ref=shop_home_active_22" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Plain Circles Tag Stencil</a>...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">...and my <span style="line-height: 33px; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/165827467/tag-stencil-scruffy-crosses-85-x?ref=shop_home_active_18" style="line-height: 33px; text-align: left;" target="_blank">Scruffy Crosses</a> tag stencil.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">You know these wonderful little coffee cup thingies? Well, they're going to become a cute little book.</span></div>
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Hey, Peeps. I thought I'd share another junk journal that I have listed in the shop. This one was lots of fun, using many different techniques.</div>
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Hand stamped and doodled swirl.</div>
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Hand painted motif with gouache and some vintage lace.</div>
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Lots of texture, gesso, and some micro beads.</div>
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Tags, beads, ribbon.</div>
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Embossed crowns, keys.</div>
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Pan pastels on canvas with some lovely glitter.</div>
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Cute clips.</div>
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Embossed leather medallions and vintage lace.</div>
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Glittered leather cutouts.</div>
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Hand sewing.</div>
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Layers! </div>
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Music notes with molding paste.</div>
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Cuteness!</div>
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Lots of texture.</div>
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Vintage labels and dress pattern paper.</div>
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Enamel heart, embellished with a vintage hankie.</div>
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And, that's today's installment of my latest junk journal. Feel free to visit in in my Etsy shop here.</div>
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Howsewearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12434932226856189295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995146062380002343.post-75618707138755361682014-09-17T09:34:00.003-04:002014-09-17T09:34:52.190-04:00And the winner is....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Howsewearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12434932226856189295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995146062380002343.post-19116765573601101902014-09-10T13:05:00.000-04:002014-09-10T13:05:10.685-04:00Time for Another Stencil Giveaway!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hey, Peeps. I'm feeling like it's time for another giveaway. I'm giving away FOUR tag stencils. These stencils are perfect for scrapbooks, cards, mixed media projects, etc., and they have a convenient hole to use with a book ring, making them great for weekend crops. Visit my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Howsewears?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">here</a> and then leave me a comment telling me which FOUR you would like to win. I'll "draw a name" (meaning, I will yell to my husband in the next room, "HEY HONEY, PICK A NUMBER BETWEEN _ AND _!") by Sun., 9/14/14 at 8 PM EST. </div>
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Howsewearshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12434932226856189295noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-995146062380002343.post-79373607738828794442014-09-07T14:43:00.000-04:002015-04-30T17:14:45.069-04:00Gelli® Print Transfers! Cute, Cute Candles!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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You know how you have all of those fun Gelli® prints and you look for different ways to use them?</div>
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Gelli® print transfers on candles.</div>
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Here's a fun print. I painted on my plate, did some Gelli® printing, and embellished it with hand doodles and my hand carved stamps. I printed onto a copy of a deed from my Grandparents' farm from the 1800's. And, do you remember <a href="http://thisandthatfromtami.blogspot.com/2014/05/show-some-skins.html" target="_blank">these</a> skins? You may recognize them.</div>
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I took some tissue paper and secured it to a piece of printer paper.</div>
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I used my glue glider on the edges and folded the tissue paper over to the back. It's important to make sure the glue is covered totally with the tissue paper, or the paper could stick in your printer and jam it. I hate it when that happens. </div>
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The most important area to secure is the part that first feeds into your printer. Everything else should just follow after that.</div>
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This is how it looked when it came out. There are some wrinkles, but that's OK since they'll work themselves out.</div>
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Remove the tissue paper from the printer paper. Since it was secured in the back, I cut the tissue off the printer paper around the edges.</div>
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I rolled the candle onto the tissue paper to do a rough measurement.</div>
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So, you know how if you hold a heat source to a candle, it burns and melts until there's nothing left. Well, let's just say you don't want to do that. Remember that wax is FLAMMABLE (which is kind of the point when you light one), but in this case, you don't want your candle to melt to nothingness.</div>
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Start in one spot. Keep the heat tool a few inches from the candle, making sure that you're not heating your fingers. When you see the candle start to glisten and the tissue paper melting into the wax, move along to the next spot, working your way around to the back seam. If you develop bumpy areas, just smooth them out with your fingers (but make sure the wax isn't HOT). When you get to the seam, go back to the center and work your way around the other side. </div>
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And, VOILA! You have a super cute candle that's a one-of-a-kind (OOAK- I just found that out) piece of home decor. Think of the possibilities! Christmas, Fall, Halloween, Valentine's Day, Fourth of July, WEDDINGS!!! The possibilities are endless!</div>
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And, if you particularly like this Gelli® print, it's available as a digital image in my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/202394954/gelli-printplaydigital?ref=shop_home_active_13" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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And, just for fun, check out my Stencil Giveaway <a href="http://thisandthatfromtami.blogspot.com/2014/09/time-for-another-stencil-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here</a> to enter!</div>
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Life has been difficult the last few years. Not difficult in the sense that I've lost my home or I have to scrounge for food to eat or that I've gone through a divorce. Quite frankly, I always feel that if I can turn on a faucet and fresh water comes out, I'm the most blessed person on the earth. But, I've gone through several changes in my life over the last few years, not the least of which was a change in my health. I have pain. Every day. Sometimes debilitating. And for this self-professed athlete, it has been very difficult.<br />
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I am a Christian. I love God. I read my Bible and go to church. I know that God won't let me go through this without wanting to be with me, wrap me in His arms and comfort me, and allow me to encourage others.<br />
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But, even with all of that, pain sucks. It is all I can do sometimes to not curl up, cry, and just let everything go.<br />
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However, there is a purpose in this. I don't always know what that is, but today I know that I can sympathize, understand, and cry with those who are going through similar circumstances.<br />
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So, as I've been dealing with the pain and all of the discouragement it can bring, I thought I'd share with you some simple things that help me. None of them are earth shattering or brilliant. They're just some things that have helped me to cope.<br />
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1. Acknowledge the things which are out of your control and do something about the things that ARE in your control. We often stress about things that are unchangeable. Find a solution to a problem about which you CAN do something, tackle it, and accomplish it.<br />
2. Be thankful. You know that saying that is all over Pinterest? "There is always, always, always something to be thankful for" (or to be grammatically correct, something for which to be thankful). Well, there is. Always. Running water, a toilet, a smile, a sunny day, a snowy day, a rainy day, a hot day, a cold day. Get it? Find something that is good in your life and LOVE it.<br />
3. Forgive yourself...and others. Remember that really stupid thing you said or did last week? Perhaps you need to apologize, but you definitely need to forgive yourself. We all make mistakes. Sometimes they're really big, and sometimes they're really small. But we all do it. And, have some forbearance for those who've done something stupid to you.<br />
4. Find beauty in your day. Today, here in Lancaster County, PA, the corn fields are becoming lush. I'm SO happy for the farmers that the season has been conducive to good crops. It's a beautiful, sunny day. My husband's flowers are beautiful. I have a coffee table that I restored and I love it. My puppy is really cute. It's a good hair day. Get it?<br />
5. Write a thank you note. This accomplishes several purposes. It makes you thankful, which makes your day better. And, it shows someone else that you're thankful, which makes their day better. And, it takes the focus off of your problems and allows you to think of others.<br />
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And yes, today I have pain.<br />
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So, I know this wasn't necessarily a brilliant post, but I hope it makes your day a little bit better. Now, get to work.<br />
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Fondly, Tami</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hey, Peeps! I won a Composition for Collage online class, given by the wonderful Claudine Hellmuth, but I was already registered to take it (don't ask). I informed Claudine, and she is graciously allowing me to give it away! This class looks wonderful, and I'm very excited to take it myself. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">So, click <a href="http://www.bigpictureclasses.com/compcollage.php" target="_blank">here</a> for the link and leave a comment below to enter my random drawing, which will take place on Friday, June 13 at 5 PM, EST. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Please know that I conduct my drawings in a very non-scientific way. No Raffle-Copter here, folks. I just scream to the next room- "HONEY! PICK A NUMBER BETWEEN ONE AND XXX!" Please know that I'm also conducting this giveaway on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Howsewears/107732635996619" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page, so you can also enter there. Good luck!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fondly, Tami </span></div>
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