Crafting Fun
Crafting is a great way to relax and create something fun. It could be altering your own sneakers or making a greeting card for someone's birthday. No matter what you craft, it will be your own special work of art. There is a great sense of satisfaction when making something with your own hands.
My tutorials give you an inside peek at how I create. Through my clear and simple instructions, you will get to see my creative process which will help you to make wonderful projects.
Many of my tutorials are available to download to your digital device from Magcloud.com. You can have the printed tutorial sent to your house from Magcloud.com and enjoy the download of the tutorial before the printed version arrives.
So, join me by getting one of my tutorials and learning to create something beautiful today.
Carol's Chronicles
Inking 1010 - This tutorial is a step-by-step guide to use ink pads to create beautiful colored paper. The technique shows you how to give papers an aged look or to produce a rich color like the heart on the cover of the tutorial.
8 pages, published 23 SEP 2011
This paper-arts tutorial, Polyester Fiberfill 101 by Carol Heppner, is a great guide to show you how to use Polyester Fiberfill to apply pigment ink to your paper-arts projects. Yes, the same material that is used in stuffing pillows is a wonderful tool to apply ink. In this tutorial, you will learn the tricks that will allow you to color all sizes of paper with ease. Take plain white paper and turn it into your own, customized background …
Patriotic Necklace
This Rosette Necklace, below, can be made from the paper pattern provided, or you can change the colors to create a custom necklace.
By Carol Heppner in Carol Heppner
4 pages, published 2 JUN 2011
This patriotic necklace is a fun and simple way to celebrate all those summer holidays in style.This introductory jewelry project combines paper rosettes, ribbon, and jump rings into a great project for all ages and levels of crafting.
Mixed-Media Cuff
Like rubber stamping? Get it off your paper and onto a leather-looking fabric to create these fun bracelet cuffs. The trick to making these fun cuffs is Velcro (R).
By Carol Heppner in Carol Heppner
4 pages, published 9 MAY 2011
What do you get when you use inexpensive fabric-backed vinyl, rubber stamps, acrylic dabbers, colored studs, and glass crystals? You get to have a lot of fun making these trendy, mixed-media cuffs. This simple project is a fantastic craft to do at parties. Party-goers create their own party favor to take home. Every time they wear their cuff, they will think about the great time they spent with you at your party. These cuffs make f…
Altered Sneakers
Looking to create pretty shoes for your little one? These sneakers are simple to make and are not stiff like many shoe tutorials found elsewhere. It's all in the materials you use and how you use them. Oh, and you also learn how to create coordinating shoe laces. It's super easy.
Pick up this tutorial today. If pink isn't your little ones favorite color, just pick another color to use.
By Carol Heppner in Carol Heppner
4 pages, published 22 MAR 2011
Imagine how your little princess' eyes will light up when she sees how you have turned her inexpensive white sneakers into fun play shoes. They will quickly become her favorite. They will also be special to her because you made them for her. The easy, step-by-step instructions show you the basics to paint and embellish a pair of white sneaker with matching shoelaces. Once you learn the easy steps to create the sneakers, you personalize …
Mixed-Media Bracelet
Everyone who sees this bracelet is surprised to find out that the flowers are made from paper. They always guess leather. Once you learn how to create this bracelet, you can change the ribbon colors for any season. Look for metallic ribbons for extra sparkle for all holidays.
By Carol Heppner in Carol Heppner
4 pages, published 9 MAY 2011
Capture the romance of a Jane Austin novel when you make this mixed-media bracelet. This bracelet is perfect for proms, bridesmaids, flower girls, and summer-evening parties. You can personalize the look of the bracelet by using ribbons that work with your color theme. Floral bracelets for weddings can cost a small fortune. These ribbon bracelets are cost-effective, yet just as beautiful.Have a bracelet-making party before your big…
Polymer Clay Necklace
Can you roll out cookie dough? Yes? Then you have the skills needed to make this polymer-clay necklace. It is very simple to make, yet looks like you have been crafting for years. It's a fun fashion statement and looks stunning when paired with a simple white or black dress. This is a fun tutorial you should try. If you have never used polymer clay before, you'll wonder why you waited so long to try.
It's also a fun way to add a dimensional looking embellishment to altered books or other crafts.
It's also a great way to use out-of-fashion scarfs that you own or find at thrift stores and yard sales.
By Carol Heppner in Carol Heppner
4 pages, published 9 MAY 2011
Looking for a unique polymer clay necklace to add drama to a summer outfit while still being thrifty? Inspired by shells laying on a sun-drenched beach, this fashion statement is easy to create. If you like working with your hands, the easy step-by-step instructions show you how to shape polymer clay and create this fun necklace. This is a great project for all levels of crafters. Not only is this a beautiful necklace, but imagine …
Batiks on Silk and Paper
Learn a new skill when you learn how to create batiks. While silk is used in the instructions, you will also find out how you can create batiks on paper. You can make this great scarf for yourself, or make beautiful papers to use in your paper-arts projects. When used on paper, you can create background papers for cards and scrapbook layouts. It is also great for altered books and Artist Trading Cards.
Batik paper is very rich looking and the wax gives the color a whole new dimension. Once you create your own paper, you can scan it into your computer and print it out for additional projects. You can even sell your own batik-colored papers for others to use in their crafting.
This scarf would also make a great gift to give to your loved ones or the tutorial will make a great gift for the crafter in your life. Pick up this tutorial now!
By Carol Heppner in Carol Heppner
8 pages, published 9 MAY 2011
Looking to learn a new craft? Batiks are a lot of fun and a great way to relax. This silk-batik tutorial is a step-by-step guide that shows you how to use wax and simple dyes to create a beautiful silk scarf. It also gives an alternative to using wax to create the scarf.If you want to create something smaller, you can always purchase handkerchief-size pieces of silk and use the same technique to create small pillows. The pillows…