TOOLS of the TRADE:Stitching on your ATC

Try running your ATC through your sewing machine.

The background is scraps from Hammerpress.

Cards are by Dayle Bennett.

TOOLS of the TRADE:Diamond Glaze

To get a shinny raised surface on an image you need some Diamond Glaze glue. Next pick your image! I'm going to make the red heart on that bag shinny.

The only tool you need is your glaze and a toothpick to smooth out any air bubbles or get into fine areas.

Keep a straight pin in your glue to keep the small hole open. Also, be sure to change your pin regurarly. If the pin is left in too long it'll start to rust and your glue spout will become dirty - making your glue dirty.


Just start tracing the area you want shiny with your glue. It comes out a little cloudy.


Then VOILA! The glaze dries clear and shinny!

TRADE - MARCH 14th at WORKtheme: "Travel"

Click on ALL of the ATC cards for a larger view.




I used old Americana stickers to create a luggage tag feel.


Card by Theresa Medford. TITLED: "Sake barrells. Kyoto, Japan."


Card by Elizabeth Baddeley (front and back).


Card by Katie Larson.


Cards by Cathy Kouris.


Card by Ruth Donikowski (front and back).


Card by Gayle Baddeley.




Card by Colleen Belton.


Cards by Dayle Bennett.




Incredible African luggage card buy Sue Pike-Bower.



Card by Em Byerly.

TRADE - MARCH 8th atURBAN ARTS + CRATFStheme: "Color"

All cards are by Dayle Bennett.