Arnold Grummer's Design Team Blog

So many of the Native Peoples designs and icons resonate with me and are beautiful all on their own. The buffalo and quail are two of my favorites and are perfect to use for some fall and autumn cards. Supplies: • Any of the Arnold Grumme r® paper making kits • Blender, strainer, cello sponges and soft towels • A sunny window • Scraps of tan paper (think junk mail, etc.) • Scraps of tan handmade paper to die cut • Medium brown card stock and envelopes • Dies: Fall and Autumn: unknown • Tonic Studios ™ Tangerine die cutting and embossing machine • Tonic Studios™ paper trimmer • Scor-Pal™ • Tonic Studios™ Craft Tacky • Prismacolor™  brown pencil • Paper stump  • Organic patterned embossing folder Instructions: 1. Follow the instructions found in any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits to create         tan slurry and cast one or more of each of the Native American designs.  2. Allow the casting to dry. 3....

Another amazing class teaching some of our 40,000 Cochise county Veterans & their spouses how to make handmade paper and paper castings! The photo shows just a few of the castings All casting forms are from Rycraft who make the most beautiful designs on the market…be sure and check out their website! Next month I will be creating some Fall and Christmas cards with the castings…be sure to stay tuned…smile. Supplies: • Any of the Arnold Grummer ® paper making kits • Blender, strainer, cello sponges and soft towels • A sunny window • Scraps of white, tan and green paper (think junk mail, etc.) • Rycraft TM Paper casting stamps:R353 Cup of Tea, R495 Tea Leaves, R… Tea Time,         R270 Tree of Life, R368 Nativity R032 Pine cone, R335 Pine Garland, R449 • Prismacolor pencils in shades a bit darker than the paper castings. Instructions: 1. Follow the instructions found in any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits to create     ...

“Bright Spots” are what I call small framed sayings. They display just about anywhere, take up hardly any space and brighten everyone’s day. Making them with handmade paper makes them even more special and can be created in a short amount of time. Supplies: • Any of the Arnold Grummer ® paper making kits and paper press • Blender, cello sponges and soft towels • A sunny window • Scraps of white paper (think junk mail, etc.) • Small frames with glass & black backing to fit the verbiage stamps you want to use • Stamps: Crafter’s Companion ™ by Sheena Douglas • Westcott™ paper trimmer • Hinged stamp positioner • Beacon ZipDryTM adhesive • ColorBox ™ Archival ink pad: “Wicked Black, Dystress Blendable ink pads: #23116 Capri,         #23111 Palomino, # 23108 Heather • Craft sheet or water proof surface • Water mister bottle Instructions: 1. Follow the instructions found in any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits to create ...

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here sharing Christmas Tags using handmade papers. Cut handmade papers into 3" x 8" panels.  Emboss each with an embossing folder, then run assorted colors of VersaFine Clair inkpads across each. Wrap velvet ribbon around each tag.  Die cut scalloped panels and adhere to each tag.  Die cut scalloped ovals, ink the edges and place on top of the scalloped panels with foam adhesives for dimension. Stamp phrases on a smaller oval in black ink and adhere to the tags.  Finally, staple ribbons to each tag and attach to your Christmas packages. Thanks for stopping by.

I have been picking up and preserving oak leaves for several months. They are wonderful to use for some of the many fall cards that I create and send out. Every leaf is beautiful and enhances both birthday and encouragement cards as well as mixed media and collage pieces of art. Supplies: • Any of the Arnold Grummer ® paper making kits & paper press • Blender, cello sponges and soft towels • A sunny window • Arnold Grummer Flower Press # 395 • Oak leaves • Scraps of white and tan paper (think junk mail, etc.) • Dried herbs or spices • Dark brown and peach colored cardstock for card bases • Envelopes to fit cards • Stamps:       Quiet Fire Designs™ #5635 “Anyone……”       Club Scrap TM Falling Leaves kit “Happy Birthday” • Tonic™ paper trimmer • Scor-Pal™ • Hinged stamp positioner • Beacon ZipDryTM adhesive, double • Water proof surface or craft sheet • Water mister bottle • ColorBox ™ Dyestess Blendable in...