Is Citrasolv the New Black?

Citrasolv's Captured Comments from the Orange Carpet Step and Repeat

 Ashley of  lilblueboo has one of the most engaging, inspiring blogs I've ever read. You'll find plenty of fresh, innovative ideas, beautiful photography, and content with depth and humanity. Her Citrasolv tutorials, hints and hijinks are gathered on her lilblueblog  HERE.

Below you can see I am wearing a tshirt on which I used the Citrasolv transfer technique a mere half hour before arriving at the park. Intent on radiating in my son Ian's glory (as his band LAARKS closed out Volume One's Sounds Like Summer Concert Series) I needed to identify myself as Ian's mom. Printing out "Ian's Mom Loves LAARKS" on the mirror image setting of my laser printer, I centered the copy on my tshirt, brushed the back of the paper with Citrasolv, burnished the image with the back of a spoon, et viola! A one-off tshirt personalized for the occasion.

Susan and  WPJ listening to LAARKS at Phoenix Park August 30, 2012 (PBR 12 pack near my right knee was NOT mine - I was watching it for the band - for reals)

DIY Scrapbook Paper

Being the drama mama that I am, I almost entitled this post, "WHAT THE SCRAPBOOK INDUSTRY DOESN'T WANT YOU TO KNOW!" but I'm pretty sure the Scrapbook Industry is sleeping just fine. Plus this idea is great and doesn't need the hype. The key to a cool custom look to your paper is knowing about the wonderful, generous sites that give free fonts in addition to selling the latest and greatest fonts on the market. Have fun. And Scrapbook Industry, I hope this doesn't come between us. xo Susan

FREE FONTS AT:
dafont.com

urbanfonts.com

fontspace.com

Pottery Barn Inspired Cardboard Trees

The EXCELLENT DETAILED TUTORIAL for these impressive trees was found at craftberrybush.com. The photos of my meager contribution are helpful in showing the result in a novice craft class setting. Many times I am asked to teach a class where the participants make a cool low cost art or craft project. Since one of my favorite groups is The Smart Women at Apple Pregnancy Care Center in my hometown, the pressure is on to come up with something more Urban Outfitters than dish towel angel, if you get my drift. I think these trees fit the bill. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SLAM ON  DISH TOWEL ANGELS WHICH ARE CLEVER, USEFUL AND PRETTY ADORABLE. I tried these trees out with some complete beginners (which may or may not have been children depending on how strict you dear readers are about child labor laws) and was delighted at the results!I encourage you to give these a try. And then make a dish towel angel. For old time's sake. xo Susan

The Inspiration Trees

My tutorial with my opinion re: fan-folding which differs from Miss Craftberry's opinion.

TA-DA!

Wait a sec...are those pages in French? As WPJ would say, "Oh, so you fancy, huh?"

What Can You Do with a Jar?

A used Cd at the bottom of the jar looks quite a bit like sunlit water at the beach's edge

Election Reconciliation: Democrat Donkey & Republican Elephant Coexisting Happily!

Feather Angel Tutorial

You actually bend the wire so the angel/apparition may be hung in the location of your choice!

Cute CD Upcycle - Fish

Upcycle CDs Into Mosaics and More!