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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Tutorials!

Don't you just love this sweet little freedom banner that Michelle made? Wouldn't it be fun to create one of your very own? Wouldn't it be awesome to have detailed instructions available to make creating it that much easier? Soon my friends . . . very soon. We're planning on posting a new tutorial at least once a month. They'll either be project based like this one or technique based (think edge distressing, covering chipboard, maybe a little gesso action . . . ). Look for tutorials on this project and Michelle's cake tower to be posted when the new site goes live on June 1st (they'll also be posted in the wholesale gallery at JBS).


today's kit winner is . . .

Kristi said...
welcome, becky! i'm new to this site, so i hope that i'll learn some new things...
May 19, 2009 10:28 AM

Please email me at doris.sander@gmail.com . . . if you're a current member of Jenni Bowlin Studio Kit Club then just let me know that; if you're not a current member you'll need to give me your mailing address.

We'll pick another kit winner and have another drive-by tomorrow around 2 pm cst! To be entered into the kit drawing leave a comment telling us what kind of tutorial(s) you'd like to see. Thanks so much for playing along with us!

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97 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 20, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    Hi! I love tutorials, and I'd love to see some project-based ones. I'm not the heavy scrapper I used to be, but I'm a sucker for a project of any kind.

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  2. JPScrapsMay 20, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    I've been wanting to be first...but I don't know if you do them or not (I'm new here) but I really want to learn how do do acrylic albums.

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  3. AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    That banner tutorial that is coming soon is just what I would like to see!

    Thanks,
    Lori

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  4. schmidthouseMay 20, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    I would love a tutorial on scrapping on canvas using paint and vintage papers and stuff. That would be awesome!

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  5. AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    I would love to see a tutorial on layout design.....I know that is a big one and I am not sure if there has to be rule for that. I just love all the layouts that the DT submits.

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  6. Amy in TexasMay 20, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    Maybe a tutorial on an altered journal? Just some handy hints? And of course, the tutorial for the bannner makes me happy. :)

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  7. Time For TeaMay 20, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    Michelle's banner will be perfect. Love her stuff. I would like to learn better distressing techniques and have help with small chipboard albums or altered journals.

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  8. JoliMay 20, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    I love love love that patriotic banner!!! I would like to see more tutorials for home decor and/or altered items.

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  9. betsy (pharmgirl)May 20, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    I'd love some ideas and tutorials for Christmas ornaments and decorations! But not too close to Christmas - maybe in early November so we can have some time for creating before the madness begins!

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  10. 'cineMay 20, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    Wow, what kind of tutorial....so many, but I really love altered kits...with one child who is 29 I have to broaden my scope of scrapbook pages and put those yummy things on other things...winks!!!

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  11. Nancy HolleyMay 20, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    I agree with above about the Christmas decor and ornaments! Like Christmas in July or something!!

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  12. kim smartMay 20, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    I would like to see a tutorial on those beautiful pleated flowers or folded flower with patterned paper. I think they make such lovely embellishments! love everything ya'll do though!

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  13. Erin MMay 20, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    Any ideas of how to incorporate old wooden spools with some kind of altered project??? I'd love to see what Jenni & the design team could come up with! Thanks for such great giveaways!

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  14. lovin2scrapMay 20, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    Would love some tutorials on ribbon pleating, esp. on layouts using jbs products!

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  15. DebbieLynnMay 21, 2009 at 12:18 AM

    I would like to see ones for home decor. I love this banner - I can' wait to get to make one!!

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  16. Maria AMay 21, 2009 at 12:24 AM

    How about a tutorial on how to mix such busy vintage inspired papers. I think they are so beautiful but then have trouble using them!

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  17. ReneeMay 21, 2009 at 12:35 AM

    The banner is going to be great.
    I'd like to learn to work with canvas and other fabrics.

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  18. Cheri H.May 21, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    I really like the banners and would like to see more. Also, summer ideas.
    Thanks for the great stuff.

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  19. JanetMay 21, 2009 at 2:52 AM

    I just got 2 packs of those bingo cards so I want to see the banner, I love it!

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  20. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 3:54 AM

    Tutorials on everything and anything is what i'd love!!! Thx so much. Templates for shaped boxes, etc. would be fun to collect from Jenni. LenaS
    Lucky number 20!

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  21. JennekeMay 21, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    I am a huge fan of Dina, so I would LOVE to see a tutorial of her using ink and Jenni's papers!!

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  22. christenMay 21, 2009 at 5:01 AM

    i love any tutorials...i'd love to see some mini-books or more banners. thanks.

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  23. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 5:11 AM

    I would love a tutorial on making Jenni's pom pom's! Mini books are always a favorite too. thanks Shelly C.

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  24. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 5:19 AM

    i would love to see a tutorial on making mini books using bingo cards and lots of vintgage goodies the bingo cards are so cute and can be used for any occasion thank you kimberly bishop

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  25. gssfamMay 21, 2009 at 5:26 AM

    Love the banner! Great idea! I would like to see a tutorial on acrylic albums...I've been dying to try one! I'm a big album maker!

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  26. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    Tutorials will be a great addition. I love the ideas of the other ladies, working on canvas, home decor and Christmas goodies. Maybe mini albums for gifts. Technique tutorials are always great. Looking forward to the new site. Dianne

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  27. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 6:07 AM

    Would love to see more project tutorials! gorgeous banner. :)
    xoxo
    Cristina

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  28. ramathMay 21, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    I'd love banner tutirals,seasonal tutorials,technique ideas,mini albums,anything!

    Tracey x

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  29. heather jarrettMay 21, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    I love the project based, home decor things. Scrapping I can do, but home decor, I need help!

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  30. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 6:43 AM

    I would like to see projects that my kids could do with me. They always want to scrapbook with me. Sometimes it is easier just to have a project to work on with them. I like holiday/seasonal things that I can put up in my house.
    Jodi

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  31. Maureen F.May 21, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    That is the cutest thing I have ever seen. I LOVE it and can't wait to make it. I would like to see tutorials for making things for different holidays. Things you can keep of give away. Thanks again for sharing !!!

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  32. LisaMay 21, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    So excited for the upcoming tutorials! I would love to learn more scrapbook techniques and scrapbook layouts :)

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  33. CatherineMay 21, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    I would love to see tutorials on those sweet pleated flowers and use of crepe paper.

    Thanks, Catherine A

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  34. 2amscrapperMay 21, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    I agree with the ideas for tutorials on using canvas, combining patterned papers, making pleated flowers, and uses for bingo cards

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  35. VanessaMay 21, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    There are so many great ideas listed here for tutorials! I would love to see one for creating a project in a shadow box or on canvas!
    Vanessa

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  36. tammy perkinsMay 21, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    I would like to see a tutorial on blackboard albums - have some in my stash but keep waiting for the right idea!

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  37. alyssaMay 21, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    Love the banner! I'd love to tutorials on how to incorporate sewing into papercrafts ... sewing flowers, sewing on paper. :)

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  38. MichelleGMay 21, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    I'd love to see home decor tutorials...banners, frames, altered household items. :)

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  39. UnknownMay 21, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    I would love to see a tutorial on frames :-)

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  40. VeronicaMay 21, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    More banners and mini books.

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  41. StaceyMay 21, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    That banner is gorgeous! I would love to see tutorials on how to make your own embellishments :)

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  42. jennieMay 21, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    I especially love home decor tutorials. Great gift ideas and stuff to jazz up my own house.

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  43. KeithaMay 21, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    Love the dimensional aspects of that banner - looking forward to that one. Would also like a tutorial on altering a wooden birdhouse, maybe other miniature houses. Love the suggestion for doing a shadow box.

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  44. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    I'd like to see tutorials on projects for home decor as well. I've loved the limited edition kits in the past, and I would like to learn more techniques.

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  45. GinaMay 21, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Tutorials in general are great but I really love technique ones!!

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  46. JingleMay 21, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    I love this banner! I like to see tutorials for less traditional projects. Home decor and gift items are always good!

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  47. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    I'm more into vintage scrapbooks so I would like to see tutorials on mixing and matching your patterned papers.

    Peg

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  48. CassiMay 21, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    taking vintage objects and breathing in new life to them e.g. turning them into embellishments, creating them into home decor items, etc. i'd really like to learn more about the creative process the dt + jenni use.

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  49. UnknownMay 21, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    I would love to see ink tutorial and why not beeswax tutorial used on canvas collage ?!

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  50. AmyInKyMay 21, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    I love project tutorials. I love finding new things I can make with products I have on hand.

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  51. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    I love all your embellishments and use of vintage items, folded, pleated flowers , etc. so tutorials about them would be great.

    Kathy

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  52. michelle cook infantinoMay 21, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    I would love to see tutorials on home decor/etc. I would like to have more ideas of what to do with my stash other than layouts. Don't we all have tons of excess but just can't help buying more?! I can't resist your cute kits!

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  53. Cynthia BaldwinMay 21, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    I'm a visual person, so seeing all the steps in a tutorial definitely helps me out. I like all the ideas people has listed already - I'm most interested in scrapbook page ideas and things that I could create w/ my kids (it's gonna be a long summer w/ school out! ;) ).
    Thanks for all the inspiration!

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  54. FredMay 21, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    I like technique tutorials that I can incorporate into my layouts and projects.

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  55. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    Hi,
    I like the idea of an art canvas tutorial. Art Journalling, maybe. I am really pretty easy to please.
    Kelly

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  56. AnnieMay 21, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    LOVE technique tutorials....especially when there is paint involved and LOVE mini book tutorials!!!
    XOXO

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  57. Amy ArthurMay 21, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    I love the idea of project tutorials based on the season. It's so fun to have little reminders of the season around the house so I'm always looking for fun ideas.

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  58. scrappinknMay 21, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    I'd be interested in tutorials on minibooks and some great seasonal projects (and birthdays). Some technique based tutorials would be great too.

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  59. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    Home decor projects, gift ideas and working with canvas would all be great to see.

    Rachel S
    Spooner, WI

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  60. Davenport ResearcherMay 21, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    Quick gift ideas, combining fabric and paper-what adhesive to use...
    Cary
    Washington

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  61. maryjoMay 21, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    project based tutorials rather than specific techniques. this banner is perfect, or the necklaces jenni posted on her blog not too long ago, or the christmas box from the bingo cards, etc...........

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  62. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    I would love to see more of the banners and also the more with the fab bingo cards-maybe mini books,or on a canvas.

    kathyv

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  63. laurensmom22May 21, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    I would like to see projects for the all the holidays, but more importantly, I would LOVE to be able to buy the product, prefereably in a kit, to make the project. I know that I can substitute with items that I may have on hand, but there are many times that I want to duplicate the project exactly, and having the product in a kit would make ordering so much easier.

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  64. JennyMay 21, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    I would love to see tutorials on some of Jenni's favorite tips. Tips on her favorite "go to" all time favorite things that she loves to use.

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  65. TraciMay 21, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    I would love to see a tutorial on Jenni's necklaces she posted a while back. Those necklaces are gorgeous.

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  66. Jacalyn Claes BlogMay 21, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    I also would love to see a tutorial on Jenni's necklaces. Sweet!

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  67. Rachel CarlsonMay 21, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    what a fantastic banner, can't wait to see the tutorial. YUP, i'm a necklace fan here too. would love some direction on that one.

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  68. Brenda NeffMay 21, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    love the banner! I'd like to see something on using acrylics in unusual ways.

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  69. MichelleJMay 21, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    Oh anything using those lovely vintage bits and pieces Jeni finds. Maybe a canvas hanging sign/Layout.

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  70. PeggyfitzMay 21, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    I love banner tutorial too. I think the cake tower is just adorable. I'm ready to make one for my grand daughter's birthday. Bring on the project of any kind.

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  71. AmyMay 21, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    I would love to see tutorials on different uses for acrylic albums. And more home decor stuff!!!

    -Amy
    (Crafting by Candlelight)

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  72. NancyMay 21, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    I would love to see a tutorial on gesso.
    I actually thing I would love to see any tutorial that you would share. Always love the things you and your designers come up with.

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  73. Linh C.May 21, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    How about a tutorial on using canvas.

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  74. IreneMay 21, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    I would love to learn how to put glitter on pages. When I do it, I end-up with uneven amounts of glue below the glitter so it ends up looking amateurish.

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  75. A Moving YarnMay 21, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    So many great ideas!!! :) I'd love ideas for creative storage and studio space (decorative and functional)... creating altered pieces that are useful, especially using vintage finds.

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  76. Staci TaylorMay 21, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    That banner is wonderful! I keep seeing cool homemade flowers, and i would love to see a tutorial on how to make my own :-)

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  77. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    I'd love to see technique tutorials! Love, love, love all things Jenni!

    Lisa Jackson

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  78. Crafty PMay 21, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    oh that is one fun banner! as for tutorials... anything you (and your team!) inspires me. Bring on the tutorials, I say!

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  79. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    I would love to see a tutorial on how some of the DT come up with their layouts... kind of a personal "howto" for their way of coming up with their ideas :)

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  80. RebeccaMay 21, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    I love to learn new things.
    How to make flowers, mini albums, anything altered!

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  81. GeralynMay 21, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    I would love to see tutorials on pleated flowers and working on canvas!

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  82. Vicki J. WadeMay 21, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    I love the project kit tutorials - albums, home decor... they are a gift!

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  83. AnnMay 21, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    I'd love to see a project using felt. It's cheap and I have tons!

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  84. Rebecca KeppelMay 21, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    Home decor is always fun. Also collage design would be cool :)

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  85. JewelMay 21, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    LOVE the banner! Home decor projects and using canvas for wall art.

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  86. JulieMay 21, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Any type of tutorial is great! Watching the video tutorials is great for any type of projecT!

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  87. WendyMay 21, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    I'm pretty much in agreement with the others who would love any and every tutorial! Bring 'em on! LOL

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  88. Barbara FergusonMay 21, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    A collage to frame and hang for all to see! I love that banner!
    ~Barbara~

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  89. Lisa MartinezMay 21, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    I would love a tutorial about altering an acrylic or clear mini album with paints, paper etc. Combining glimmer mist and other unusual products like japanese masking tape to make a photo frame...

    Lisa

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  90. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    I would like to see tutorials on altered items...but especially BOOKS! Just love the new look!!!!
    Theresa G.

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  91. TAGYNMay 22, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    I would like to see tutorials on mini-albums and home decor.

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  92. AnonymousMay 22, 2009 at 4:30 AM

    Hello, I adore the banner and I would like to create one
    thanks

    isabel

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  93. AnonymousMay 22, 2009 at 4:31 AM

    A tutorial about felt, how to use it, to glue it ...
    thanks for the chance
    ALEXANDRA

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  94. ZAZAMay 22, 2009 at 4:32 AM

    A banner tutorial, I want to create one with the word SUMMER...

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  95. the mustikMay 22, 2009 at 4:33 AM

    I have some "mists" and I don't know very well how to use it... a tutorial will be fine
    thanks

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  96. SuzetteMay 22, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    I would love to see more tutorials on the crepe paper and how to make the pom poms.

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  97. LanMay 22, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    I'd love to see more home decor tutorials also, canvas, picture frame...using my supplies to create something that can be hung up and appreciated.

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