Tutorial: Tea Love Mugs with Martha Stewart Crafts Glass Paint and Stencils

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Painting glass just got a whole lot easier with Plaid’s new Martha Stewart Crafts Glass Paint! In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make your own geeky “tea love” mugs and a set of custom tea canisters using paints, stencils, and tools from the Martha Stewart Crafts Glass Paint line. For this project, I … Continue reading

Tutorial: Block Printed Cat Pattern T-Shirt

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Try your hand at bold, modern block printing with my block printed cat pattern t-shirt tutorial! This simple printing method is fun, easy, and won’t make a big mess, so it’s perfect for crafters of all ages. Ready to get started? My free downloadable cat pattern template will make carving your block a snap! Supplies: … Continue reading

Craft Tip: Use Binder Clips as Mini Clamps and Easels

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To keep small painting and decoupage projects evenly coated and free of smudges, use a medium-sized binder clip as a mini clamp and easel! The binder clip gives you a firm handle to grasp while doing detail work. Then, when you’re finished, it converts into an easel for easy drying. Bonus tip: If you’re working … Continue reading