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Material disclosure: As an independent craft designer, I often receive product at reduced or no cost for use in my work. A list of companies with whom I have current or past relationships is listed on my “Published Work” page. I am not compensated monetarily for posting about any products mentioned on this blog. Please feel free to contact me with any questions pertaining to my relationship with manufacturers or products used in posted projects.
Author Archives: Carla
Surtex 2012-We’re exhibiting!
Carla Schauer Designs is exhibiting at SURTEX 2012! I’m incredibly excited to be showing my work in New York City this weekend at the Javits Center. For those of you not in the art/design world, SURTEX is the most prominent … Continue reading
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Tagged art licensing, Carla Schauer Designs, Details of Design, Surtex 2012, trade show
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Free Mothers’ Day Printable Tag–Tag Tuesday
Mother’s day is less than 2 weeks away, and to help you celebrate I’m offering a free printable Mother’s Day image. Use as a gift tag or as part of a card design, or attach to a plant stake and … Continue reading
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Tag Tuesday–Monogrammed in Minutes
Today’s monogrammed tag couldn’t be easier, and still packs a big punch as a gift tag or scrapbook layout embellishment. With a bold chipboard letter as the focus, the rest of the tag enhances the graphic feel. Quick, easy, and cute! … Continue reading
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Upcycled Crafts for Earth Day
Upcycling, recycling, and repurposing found or used items into craft projects is a great way to keep interesting items on display and out of a landfill. Whether used in home decor designs or gift items, as focal points or as … Continue reading
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Tagged Earth Day, homemade bath salts, recycled crafts, shadowbox, upcycled crafts
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Tag Tuesday–Paper Banners from Scraps
Paper bunting-style banners are showing up everywhere lately. I used the paper banners in miniature form on today’s tag, using the tiniest of patterned paper scraps. The end result is a mini tag that could be used on a scrapbook … Continue reading
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Tag Tuesday–Dyed Wood Magnet Signs
I was recently working with some Rit liquid dye for an upcoming project, and since I was making several batches of dye in different colors, I decided to add some extra materials to the dye baths at the same time. … Continue reading
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Tag Tuesday–Stitched Cork
Making cork gift tags is a great way to embrace the trend of using natural materials in crafting. Cork is easy to cut with scissors or a die-cut machine, and is flexible, able to be stitched, and is easily glued … Continue reading
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Tagged Cork gift tiag, crafting with cork, gift tags, Sizzix big shot
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Tag Tuesday–Die Cut Tags
Be bold, and consider a different shape when making your next tag! Sure, its easy to take a scrap rectangle, and cut the ends for a standard tag, but it can be just as easy to make a fun die-cut … Continue reading
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Tag Tuesday: Using Design Adhesives
I am the guest designer at the Clearsnap blog this month, and today’s post features a card and tag set using my licensed Design Adhesive sets. This tag was created using extra leftover pieces from the card (Love to do that!). … Continue reading
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Tag Tuesday–Acrylic Paint
A piece of craft wood, some acrylic paint, and a small paintbrush are all the supplies needed to make this simple rectangle tag. I’m currently working on another painted project that needs 10–15 minutes of drying time before I switch … Continue reading
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