November 2009

Here’s a couple of samples using keys from our yummy laser woodcut vintage keys range.  They are just gorgeous and not far off the real thing.  Because they are 3D, they really stand out on your projects.  The authentic designs of these keys make them perfect for vintage designs and colours but are really adaptable to use [...]

We’ve talked about beeswax and it’s cool properties earlier on our blog at http://destinationart.net/blog/?p=50.   These 2 ATC’s shown were made using napkins coated in beeswax.  Aren’t they just yum!! STEP 1: Pull apart the layers of your napkins so you just have the top layer with the design showing. STEP 2: Glue down napkin onto [...]

If you’re anything like us, you will have stashes of offcut paper and cardstock just waiting for a project you think you might use them in.  We keep a container specifically for “strips” offcuts, you know, the thin bits you accumulate faster than any and seem more attractive to ditch rather than save, BUT… here [...]

ABCDEFG………Letters, they are so wonderful and so much fun to play around with.  They can stand out alone or together can make a big bold statement.  Decorative letters just aren’t only good for initials but can be used anyway and anyhow.  Use them boldly at the start of your word, the middle of your word [...]

This is as close as you will probably see to a traditional 12″x12″ scrapbooking layout from us.  Believe it or not, the little bonnet babe is Elaine enjoying the beaches of Blackpool, England around the age of 3.   The page is totally repetative in nature from the heading to the multiples of the same photo [...]

There are always times when we need a quick card. A forgotten birthday, some unexpected news from a friend to celebrate.  Some of us are highly organised and have a stash ready for such occassions, but there is times when we get caught out or have limited time and those 10 minute card ideas are [...]