Archive for October 2009

Bubbles

Make your own bubbles using glycerine.

  • 1 part glycerine
  • 3 parts detergent (not coconut based)
  • 10 parts water

Mix all the ingredients together and play.

Make sure that the bubble mixture is blown and not sucked up as it is not edible.

Inking Small Spaces

When you go to ink your letters or chipboard, don’t forget to get into the small spaces between! It is relatively easy to do and makes the project look finished.

You can do this by using several everyday items that are found in your bathroom. I tend to keep some Q-Tips in my scraproom now to use to get into the crevices. If you moisten the Q-Tip just a little bit it can make the ink look smoother and you can avoid the dark edges. (Alot of the times, I like it dark and grungy!)

When I want a softer ink look on my project, I reach for the makeup sponges. The small triangle sponges that you find at the makeup isle in your local drugstore. I just rip a small piece of it off and use it to apply my ink. It always gives such a nice, soft effect.

Finally, for those tiny holes in your alphas grab a handy dandy toothpick. Just roll it in some ink and poke it through the little hole. Voila!

Layout Layering

One of the things I love to see on a layout is layering. I did the following layout of  my dog, Storm, that we had to put down two weeks ago.

LayoutLayering

See how all the papers are layered and distressed? It adds instant dimension to a page and visual interest.

I challenge you to layer your papers and email your creation to me at thynner5@yahoo.ca to earn a ballot for the monthly draw!

~Tara~

Educational Science Websites

Bottle Biology – Learn how to explore science and the environment with soda bottles and other recyclable materials.
Science Monster