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Craft Critique - Craft Product Reviews and Scrapbook Product Reviews
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The Hunger Games-Inspired Crafting: A New Generation of Old-School Crafters

Reported by Dana Vitek Frankly, Ive had it with all the stuff in my craft room. Had. It. I have way too much stuff, and most of it is made of the dreaded plastic or other non-environmentally-friendly.. .

01 apr 12

Sizzix Letterpress Plates

Reported by Cassandra Darwin Last year I bought this "Lots of Love" letterpress plate from Stampin Up to make some homemade valentines.  That didnt actually happen, but I finally pulled ...

30 mar 12

Scrapbooking and Papercrafting Adhesives

Reported by Susan Reidy During a recent scrapbook room reorganization, I was alarmed to find my adhesive storage had overflowed. I clearly I needed to purge what wasnt being used. But as I emptied my...

14 mar 12 1 person likes this

Call For Reporters! Ongoing!

Its time to invite YOU to be a part of Craft Critique! We are always looking for new faces. Please share this news with your crafty friends on Facebook, blogs, twitter... help spread the word!  ...

09 mar 12

Book Review: Mixed Media Dollhouses by Tally Oliveau and Julie Molina

Reported by Maria Del Pinto Mixed Media Dollhouses by Tally Oliveau and Julie Molina There are so many good selections of craft books this year; one of the newest books that I have picked up is a coo...

07 mar 12

Martha Stewart Chalkboard Paint

Reported by Christian Tamez One of the first Martha Stewart Paints products that I wanted to try was the chalkboard paint. For as long as I can remember I’ve loved chalkboards and chalk and anything ...

05 mar 12

Folk Art Glass Enamels v. Gallery Glass for a Faux Stained Glass Window Project

Reported by Maria Del Pinto  I had the interesting job of repairing two faux stained glass windows for the local renaissance faire.  These were done by some volunteers in the seventies and ...

03 mar 12

12 Tips for Crafty Bakers

Reported by Frieda ThomasIf I couldnt craft or scrapbook I would be a baker. Yup! I would. I worked eight years in a grocery store bakery, and after that many years in a bakery you leave that kind of...

27 feb 12

10 Essential Tools for Rubber Stamping

Reported by Cassandra Darwin I have been stamping for more than 15 years and while I have seen techniques and trends come and go, there are a few basic tools that every stamper needs to have.  I...

21 feb 12

Follow Along!

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18 feb 12

16 Essential Tools for Your Craft Arsenal

By Editor-in-Chief Sarah Moore Its difficult to be a crafter ready to craft, if you dont have the right tools.  Ive made a list of 16 essential tools every crafter must have. 1. Detail Scissors ...

17 feb 12

Mepxy Brush Markers Review

Reported by Maria Del Pinto Mepxy markers are manufactured by a family owned business in Seoul, Korea and are now being sold in the United States.  These alcohol ink markers give Anime...

16 feb 12

Winner! Lucky 8 Punch Giveaway!

Congratulations!  We selected a winner for our We R Memory Keepers Lucky 8 Punch Giveaway! Savannah OGwynn said... OHHHH! I wish I was there at CHA to check everything out! This is amazing-...

16 feb 12

CHA Winter 2012: KaiserCraft

KaiserCraft has been focusing on Robots, Men and Boys: Of course, we couldnt pass up an opportunity to show off some crafting ideas from the Kaiser Craft booth: What do you think of the robots and mo...

14 feb 12

CHA Winter 2012: AccuCut

Great new dies by AccuCut. One wonderful feature about AccuCut is crafters can buy their dies without having to buy the machine. AccuCut dies come with a conversion chart; crafters can use any die cu...

13 feb 12

CHA Winter 2012: Loralie Stamps

Loralie has some new stamp designs out. Always whimsical, these stamps are just too cute and fun to pass up: We love how Loralie uses her stamps for various projects: New for Loralie is a new embroid...

13 feb 12

CHA Winter 2012: Once Upon a Stamp

Once Upon a Stamp works with Scor-Pal. The designs are beautiful, with a nostalgic twist. As you can see below, its easy to use bottle cap art as an embellishment and they can easily be run through a...

13 feb 12

CHA Winter 2012: Impress Art

We absolutely loved Impress Art. Their stamps will even stamp forks: Soda cans: Make your own wine glass embellishments: Have you ever used stamping tools such as these? If not, does this encourage y...

13 feb 12

CHA Winter 2012: Heidi Swap

Heidi Swapp is back in full effect!  We really liked her new line of bright colors and unusual accents. The full line of embellishments... Go bright or go home! Color Magic papers.  Just ad...

11 feb 12

CHA Winter 2012: Hambly Screen Prints

One of my favorite vendors is consistently Hambly Screen Prints.  As far as Im concerned they started the trend of fashion forward scrapbook paper. New Hambly Transparencies!  Love this Gri...

11 feb 12

CHA Winter 2012: Ranger

Everyone is all a buzz about Rangers newest lines... Distress markers by Tim Holtz.  As usual Tim had a huge crowd gathered around him.  The markers look great, we cant wait to get our hand...

11 feb 12

Can You Spare 5 Minutes?

Attention Craft Critique readers! We have a quick survey wed like you to take... if you can spare 5 minutes. Survey Thank you!  We welcome any additional comments you have.  You can leave a...

11 feb 12

Snap! The Conference!

I want to tell you about SNAP, a conference where you’ll find creativity at your fingertips! There is something a bit different about being a creative blogger…Instead of dissecting life and examining...

11 feb 12

CHA Winter 2012: Craftwell

Once again Craftwell was promoting the eBosser thats expected out in March:  The eBosser will accommodate dies as thin as this out:  The eBosser will also accommodate dies as thick as AccuC...

10 feb 12

CHA Winter 2012: Crate Paper

Crate paper has plenty of new paper products and coordinating embellishments available. Check out their new Story Teller line: Layout ideas:  Cute embellishments: Do you have a "story" t...

10 feb 12

CHA Winter 2012: Little Yellow Bicycle

Little Yellow Bicycle has many new goodies to show off such as element stickers and create your own flag: Border runners: Flowers: Fabric pieces:  More embellishments and chipboard pieces: A boo...

10 feb 12

CHA Winter 2012: La Blanche

We just love what La Blanche had to offer at CHA. Below are just a few of our favorite stamps that are new to La Blanche. Arent they charming?:     This one comes as a set:  What do yo...

09 feb 12

CHA Winter 2012: Faber - Castell

Faber-Castell has been promoting their Color Gelato line:  Color Gelatos are available in a wide range of colors and packaging options: The crafty artist may also purchase these wonderful colors...

09 feb 12

CHA Winter 2012: Websters Pages

Websters Pages has a new concept this season called Sparklers: Absolutely love the softness of Websters Pages new paper lines. Not photographed are Palm Beach and Everyday Paper: Sunday Picnic: Game ...

09 feb 12

CHA Winter 2012: We R Memory Keepers (giveaway)

We R Memory Keepers is the leader in innovative tools for paper crafters.  Many of us already have the Crop-a-dile and the Sew Easy Products.  This seasons release is very exciting.  N...

08 feb 12

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