Paint Splatter

I search the web high & low to find a great technique to apply a paint splatter to my projects.  The brush technique is really messy.  The spray can drops were smelly.
While looking for a solution, walking through a Dollar Store; I saw a 4 oz baby bottle. The image of my children walking around the house with their bottle up-side down dripping came rushing through my mind.  I thought, "That should work!"

This was the first attempt with the "baby bottle technique"  I only applied one color.  I plan on adding more. 

I found a "Antique Copper"  METALLIC paint at Walmart.  I filled the bottle 1/2 way with water.  I added 5 GLASS BEADS for shaking.  (Plus the glass beads help with slowing down the flow from the nipple)   I poured almost all of the paint into the bottle.  You can adjust your recipe, I do not think it matters very much.   

Glass Beads - Cheap

Please leave me a comment to tell me what you think.

Tim Holtz - Craft Video's

Tim Holtz is another craft guru that everyone should take a look at.  He has a full line of Craft ideas if you are looking for something new.
Great New Rustic Color!
Product List:
Embossing Folders
Stamps
Embossing Powders
Ink Pads
Alcohol Incs   +Plus More

Cricut Design Studio

I purchased the "Design Studio" for my Expression instead of the Gypsy.
When you have any questions about the best use of Design Studio please visit YouTube.  One CapadiaDesigns really gave some great tricks. 
Don't miss her videos!

Cricut Expression including Blade/Speed/Pressure CHART

One of the first things that I needed to know after I purchased a Provo Craft Expression was the *Speed & *Pressure to get the best results.

NOTE:  I would recommend 2 Cuts for Shrinky Dink Plastic

Cricut hints for SHRINK PLASTIC CRAFTS

Cricut Hints

I'm playing with Shrink plastic right now, and I made up a tip list: ***1: Make sure you are using “shrink grade plastic”.  While other plastic might shrink – they can release toxins that can be harmful for breathing.*** 2:  Reverse action tweezers (a pair that opens when they are pinched) are VERY, VERY helpful!  A second pair of tweezers is nice to have on hand as well – the plastic can be very hot! 3: When using your heat gun – which is what I’ve been using – keep in mind that the heat tool MAY be running longer then when you use it to melt embossing powder and can get VERY HOT!!!! 4: After cutting out your shape – if you take fine grade sand paper and lightly sand the plastic on the back of your shape – the color will go into the plastic instead of sitting on top of the plastic, and the color is much nicer. 5: Speaking of color – the Alcohol inks ROCK for shrink plastic!!!  They have wonderful color, but keep in mind if you color your shape first then shrink the color gets darker.  I found that I like the look of shrinking the plastic first then coloring.  Sharpie ink pens work well too, but they get really dark when shrunk. 6: Rubber gloves are a MUST!!  Especially if you are planning to color with the alcohol inks AND then go to work!  Gloves keep you from explaining to your boss why your fingers/hands look like a rainbow threw up on them! 7: Cutting – I have one brand of shrink plastic, but two kinds.  The first is clear.  I have found to get a clean cut – one without having to use a Xacto knife - is to have blade on depth 6, max pressure, and multi-cut three times!  A pain!  I also have translucent – blade on 6, max pressure, cut once!  Much better! 8: Keep in mind that the shapes you are cutting at 4-8 inches, on most shrink plastic will shrink to half that size.  This is important, because if you cut out a beach umbrella (which I can show you a photo of) then shrink it – that umbrella pole is a PAIN!!!!!  And can break once shrunk as the plastic gets very hard once the heat is applied to it. 9: if you want a hole in your cut, punch one first and to keep it a good size set an eyelet in it.  The plastic will shrink around the eyelet, but still keep the hole large enough so a wire or key chain will fit through later. 10: After shrinking, while the plastic is still warm, and IF you want your item to lay flat - take an acrylic block (used in stamping) and apply pressure on the warm plastic to flatten it out.  This has worked for me and, so far anyway, it does not stick to your block!

Provo Craft "Imagine" Prints & Cuts!!!

I love doing crafts for my home, gift ideas.  I also have 5 children so we end up doing a lot of school projects.

The Newest craft item on the market is the IMAGINE.
Your creative juices will really run wild when you find out what this product can do.
Here are a few videos that will get yo started.

Provo Craft:  Getting Started
Cricut Videos :  Teachers & More