Arnold Grummer's Design Team Blog

© Michele Emerson-Robert 2016 This is the second in the series (so far) of the Quilt Squares for my quilter friend. I know she will love them and they will be perfect to hang on her quilt studio wall. Staying with the neutral color palette of medium blue and golden tan harmonizes with the first project (Art Deco Quilt Squares from April 22), and since I will once again be using some items that would normally be tossed, I am doing my part to follow Arnold’s  “R’s”: recycle, restyle, repurpose, revamp, restore, renew! Supplies Arnold Grummer® paper making kits Tan &gold scrap paper (think junk mail etc. Large empty frozen Pizza box Sponges, soft towels A sunny window Medium blue text weight paper Die: Tonic Studios™ #184E Verso Celtic Dream Collectable Die Set Tonic Studios™ #159 Advantage V Blade paper trimmer Scor-Pal™ Tonic Studios™ Tangerine die cutting and embossing machine Pencil, ruler Tonic Craft Tacky™ ...

©Michele Emerson-Roberts 2016 Wow! It is hard to believe that it is already March! Where did January and February go? Several family members have birthdays later this month so I had better get busy. Lucky for me I already have a stash of handmade paper to grab, but in case you don’t, follow the instructions below. The bookmarks are quick and easy to make, and are always a big hit with the book lovers in my Irish heritage family. Supplies: Any of the Arnold Grummer paper making kits A sunny window Blender, small strainer, cello sponges and soft towels Scraps of white/ivory and green paper (think junk mail, etc.) Dies:  Tonic #184 Celtic Dreams Collectable Set  Tonic Tangerine™ Die cut and embossing machine Tonic Advantage V blade paper trimmer & scissors Scor-Pal™ Tonic Craft Tacky™ adhesive 12” each of Winter White seam binding, olive green Organza ½” ribbon, and fibers for each bookmark ¼” round hole punch Iron if you want the paper smooth ...