Spellbinders is a name we have all come to LOVE in the scrapbooking and DIY industry. They offer fantastic, innovative solutions for die-cutting, embossing and stencilling. Visit their site to browse all the wonderful products available for your crafting needs. Spellbinder Etched Dies are simple to use and love intricate details. Spellbinder Steel Ruled Dies are your go-to die for multiple layers of paper or thick materials. Spellbinder Embossing Folders and Templates add beautiful depth and texture to your projects. Of course none of these wonderful products can do the job on their own. Spellbinders has a team of newly designed machines to transport your dies and embossing folders into the realm of ‘magic’ [or so it would seem ?]. Don’t let their good looks fool you, these machines are beasts on the inside…ready to take on the task of your cutting needs. Be sure to follow Spellbinders across most…
Kaisercraft is an Australian owned company with over 20 years in the industry. The family owned business starting out as a supplier of niche products in a craft store. As the need for their products grew, so did the company. Since their early days, the company has grown into one of the leaders in the scrapbooking and craft industry; always maintaining high standards of quality and service all while creating new designs and products. Head to Kaisercrafts’ website and you will be amazed at all the product they sell and supply. They have so many beautiful collections of products; like this new collection called “Ooh La La”. Coordinating papers, stamps, embellishment, die-cuts and more will keep your creative heart happy! Although most collections come with matching product, you can pick and choose from a huge selection of embellishments to add texture and detail to your layouts. Of course if you…
Reliable and easy to use! Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L are the silent “superheroes” behind the scenes of your paper crafts, mixed-media, home décor and D.I.Y. projects. A beautiful project is only as beautiful as what keeps it together today and for years to come. Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L meets your creative needs with repositionable & permanent adhesives and everything in between. My favourite take along to any retreat would be the Adhesives Value Pack; no more bugging your table partner for the perfect adhesive! I am also convinced that no craft room is complete without the EZ Runner Grand Dispenser! 150 feet of double sided adhesive is the workhorse for me, that’s the equivalent to 3 regular tape runners! HELLO!!! ? Looking to add dimension to your projects? Try the 3D foam tape and/or shapes. The shapes are fantastic to use as decorative elements as well…just add glitter to the…
YOUR COLOUR COMPANY! Clearsnap’s passion is all about helping their customers find new ways to add colour to their projects! With twenty years under their belts, they are doing a great job. Clearsnap only uses quality materials in their products and put them through vigorous testing, by the most experienced artists, before going to retail and into your stash. Products like ColorBox pigment, dye and chalk inks, Smooch, Spritz’, Artscreens, Top Boss, Art Wheels and applicators are some of the wonderful products that can be found in crafts rooms all over! Those who have followed us over the years know our magazine is home to many projects colored with Clearsnap products! For those of you lucky enough to have been taught under our very talented Cathie Allan, you know she does magic with Clearsnap products. You can also learn many of her techniques through step-by-step instructions; found in many of…
The Crafter’s Workshop, is a family owned, independent manufacturer and distributer of cool templates and stencils. It has grown from a small paper and arts shop, in 1997, to the wonderful company we now all know. The Crafter’s Workshop, specializes in stencils, mixed media mediums and metal dies. Jaime; the designer and founder still creates most of the designs along with a team of very talented artists. You can buy TWC products at many local scrapbooking and art stores or you can go no farther than your computer to log onto their website to find ALL available products. While on their site, take a moment [or many!] to get lost in the extensive library of video tutorials. If you still crave more colour and design, the TCW blog waits for you! It has endless ideas and inspiration. If you have ever come across a wall of TWC stencils in a…
I’m happy to be back with another CSM Spotlight for you. This week we are visiting the sites of Stampendous. This wonderful company has been providing innovative and quality products for over three decades! That’s a long time to figure out what works and what doesn’t. Fran Seiford; owner and CEO still designs most of the stamps available and oversees all aspects of her business to ensure a cohesive look that has become Stampendous. She proudly states that over 70% of the product available is made in the U.S.A. The Stampendous website is easily maneuvered! You will easily narrow down your search, with tabs for stamps, dies, stencils, embossing powders, glitter, mixed media and tools. This is a ONE-STOP online shop for all your needs! The stamps are easily categorized to find what you want [need ?]. Once you’ve finished browsing the shop, there is still so much to see.…
plaid plad/ noun noun: plaid checkered or tartan twilled cloth, typically made of wool. a long piece of plaid worn over the shoulder as part of Scottish Highland dress.plural noun: plaids …this would be true , but we are talking about PLAID ENTERPRISES, one of the world’s largest and most diverse manufacturer of DIY products. Innovative products have made the PLAID family of products some of the most recognized brands in the world. In 1976 PLAID started publishing how-to books on the hottest trends of the time. They quickly evolved as a leader in the craft industry developing paints, stencils, faux finishes…always staying current with the trends. Well-known brands in their portfolio include FolkArt paints, DELTA Creative, Martha Stewart Crafts and one of the industry’s best known product, MOD PODGE. The list of brands is long; you’ll be surprised at how many you know. The PLAID website is a…
DCWV is “THE STACK COMPANY”! DCWV has provided crafters with quality products, made to last, for over 20 years. Their trend setting products, inspire us crafters to customize our projects to suit our needs. DCWV has a vast assortment of 12” x 12” “stacks” to meet your needs. From cardstock, to patterned paper or your favourite textured products, DWCV has you covered! I personally can’t get enough of their burlap and cork products! I recently learned that they also carry a beautiful collection of stationary products and storage boxes. The paper lover in you will LOVE it ALL, so make sure you check them out. As is the norm, you can find DCWV across many social media sites [Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube], these sites keep us up-to-date on all things DCWV as they happen. I especially like to visit their blog, where you will find endless inspiration and…
Today’s CSM Spotlight is on TOMBOW, and industry leader since 1913! Tombow is passionate about providing innovative, affordable, quality pens, office, art and craft products to their consumers! Of course we LOVE everything we can use on our scrapbooking layouts, cards and mixed media products! So let us show you some of our favourites! Adored by our team and readers, Tombow Dual Brush Pens! Whether you have the complete set or a handful of your favourite colours, these markers step right up to the plate to get the job done and make it so fun and easy to create amazing colouring techniques. An array of adhesive is available for most all “sticky” needs! Check out this fantastic guide to find the product that best suits your needs! ADHESIVE GUIDE Tombow Mono Multi does double duty as a permanent or repositionable adhesive. Tape runners and Adhesive dots give you more…
Hello! Kim here with a cute, quick all-occasion card. I like making all-occasion cards because it’s simple to pull out and use for whatever event requires a card. I can always stamp a sentiment on the inside at a later date, as needed. For this card I used one stamp! This adorable flower cluster from Impression Obsession. I love it! I also used Susan Weckesser “color POP mini” inks from Clearsnap. One stamp, three inks! The base of my card is done by stamping a diagonal floral line. I stamped the ink off twice before using the third impression. This gave me a very nice gray, recessed background. On a scrap piece of CSM Super Stock I stamped three images in black ink. I pressed my coloured ink pads down on a non-stick surface and used the ink plus water brush to colour the images. I “fussy cut” my flowers and…
