Quick Tip Tuesday - Try Something New!

 As a crafter, I don't want to get stuck in a rut, and I don't want you to, either!  This past weekend, my daughter and I attended Pinners Conference and one of the new crafts we learned was needle felting.  I had low expectations, and I was afraid it would be too difficult, but it totally proved me wrong!  I loved it!  We purchased kits and took a class from Plumdiddle.  I'm excited to have a new hobby!

Plumdiddle booth examples of needle felting

My tip today is to try something new in the crafting  world!  If you usually sew, try HTV.  If you usually make cards, try a scrapbook page.  My daughter and I learned, not only needle felting, but how to do various resin crafts and how to create by paper quilling.  There are literally hundreds of crafts you could try, and I want to encourage you to move outside your comfort zone, at least for a little bit, and experience something new.

Have a crafty week!

Quick Tip Tuesday

 

You don't know if you like to do something or if you're good at it until you've tried it.

I have learned I am not fond of inking using layered stencils.  When the stencils are layered, and I have to try to line them up, I have a hard time getting them in exactly the right place. Layered flowers tend to be more forgiving as far as getting them lined up exactly, but the new landscape stencil I have is a chore to line up!  

One stencil that covers the whole card, fine!

But it's okay!  You don't have to enjoy every single technique, and you don't have to be an expert at everything, either.  But you never know until you try, so try something new this week!

Quick Tip Color Wheel

 A color wheel is a simple tool that helps you pick colors that work beautifully together. 

To find complimentary colors, look directly across the wheel—these are opposite each other (like blue + orange or purple + yellow) create eye-catching contrast and make your project shine. 🌟. Pairing them creates bold, eye-catching contrast. If you prefer something softer, try using tints or shades of those complimentary colors for a more balanced look. Next time you’re planning a project, let the color wheel guide you—it takes the guesswork out of choosing harmonious combinations! 

 Here's an example: