Arnold Grummer's Design Team Blog

©Michele Emerson-Roberts 2015 The Independence Day celebration has become a yearly neighborhood pot luck get together. You know that I love paper casting using the many molds available from the Arnold Grummer website.  I often will cast items ahead of time using up the slurry I made for previous projects. Several months ago when I was using the CP “Nature’s Miniatures” mold from AG, I created a lot of the “star” castings knowing that I would need invitations for the 4 th of July celebration. They went together quickly and will be a big hit when they are hand delivered next week. Supplies: Any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits Microwave , heat tool or a sunny window CP “Nature’s Miniatures” casting mold Blender, cello sponges and soft towels Beacon QuickGrip™ Adhesive, Scraps of white (think junk mail, etc.) 5 ½ x 8 ½” red card stock for each card Envelopes to fit cards (or make your own with the AG envelope template)...

©Michele Emerson-Roberts 2015 Here in Southeastern Arizona, summer is upon us! The Independence Day celebration coming up next month is one of my favorite holidays. I love the patriotism, the flags and the feeling of pride in our country. In honor of the holiday I have created a memory box for my neighbor whose husband is deployed. It will be a great place for her to keep the many letters and photos he sends to her. Perhaps it will help ease his being away. Supplies: Any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits CP large Angel mold A sunny window, microwave or heat gun Blender, cello sponges and soft towels Beacon ZipDry™ and QuickGrab™ Adhesive Scraps of white paper (think junk mail, left over cardstock scrap, etc.) White pearl card stock Dark blue cardstock Dies: Spellbinders Grand Ovals Die cut machine: Spellbinders’ Grand Calibur II Spool of Kreinik gold metallic #32 braided cord Bow Easy™, scissors 16 Gold stars (brads...