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Our Artist in Residence, Dina Kowal, answers your questions
February 12, 2025
Q: Diane asks: "Can you tell me what you use matte coated cardstock for?"
A: I use it for gel printing - it works great! (Did you know coated cardstock is coated with clay?)
February 5, 2025
Q: Heather writes: "I like to take wine as hostess gifts and would like a way to decorate the bottles."
A: I knew we had a tutorial for a wine bottle hanger - here it is! Be sure to scroll down to the variation for instructions for hangers that fit a taller bottle. For more ideas check out this thread in the forums.
January 29, 2025
Q: Nicole asks: "Any ideas for wearable art?"
A: Head over to our tutorial section for some great ideas! Here are a few favorites:
Colored Canvas Pendants
Paper Pendants
Gel Printing Shrink Plastic
Dyed Silk Scarf
For even more inspiration, visit our gallery of Jewelry, Handbags and Wearable Art!
Colored Canvas Pendants
Paper Pendants
Gel Printing Shrink Plastic
Dyed Silk Scarf
For even more inspiration, visit our gallery of Jewelry, Handbags and Wearable Art!
January 22, 2025
Q: Ashley asks: "I don't make many cards. Where can I find ideas for other kinds of stamped projects to make?"
A: Our site gallery has thousands of ideas for non-card projects! Check out the "Anything BUT a Card" gallery for examples of boxes, altered projects, books, treat packages, jewelry, decor, and so much more. Many of the galleries have links to free project tutorials as well!
January 15, 2025
Q: Julia writes: "The snow is really hanging on where I live. What are some of your favorite snow tutorials?"
A: Here too! We have some fun wintry tutorials - try these!
Falling Snow Scene
Snowflake Garland
Inchie Snowflake Ornament
Snowman Shelf Sitter
Telescoping Snowman Card
Falling Snow Scene
Snowflake Garland
Inchie Snowflake Ornament
Snowman Shelf Sitter
Telescoping Snowman Card
