Arnold Grummer's Design Team Blog

©Michele Emerson-Roberts    2016 Valentines’ Day has come and gone but this card isn’t just for that holiday. It would be great as an any day reminder that someone is in your thoughts and is loved. Using some left over red handmade paper and one of the new Tonic dies  made it so easy to create this card.....it almost created itself. I made 6 of the cards in less than 1 hour! I know the recipients will enjoy getting them as much as I enjoyed creating them. Supplies: ·        Any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits ·        A sunny window ·        Blender, strainer, cello sponges and soft towels ·        Scraps of red paper (think junk mail, etc.) ·        Envelopes to fit cards (or make your own with the AG envelope template) ·        Medium gray card stock fo...

©Michele Emerson-Roberts 2016 Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and love is in the air! I have so much to be grateful for, with my husband Charles is at the top of the list. I have had this set of stamps for several years and have always loved the verbiage--but one keeps calling me. I knew it would be perfect paired with the swirly heart die and a new embossing folder for his Valentine’s Day card. Supplies: ·        Any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits ·        A sunny window ·        Blender, strainer, cello sponges and soft towels ·        Scraps of white or off white, light and dark pink paper (think junk mail, etc.) ·        Beacon ZipDry TM Adhesive ·        Envelopes to fit cards (or make your own with the AG envelope template) ·     ...

©Michele Emerson-Roberts 2015 I promised you in last week's post (P.S.....I Love You) that I would share the matching card. I did use the left over papers that were previously created but the instructions below are for making new sheets of handmade paper. Remember if you are making these folder hearts that the paper should be a bit on the thin side. The use of handmade paper adds a beautiful touch to everything.  Supplies: Any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits Blender, small strainer, cello sponges and soft towels Beacon Quick Grip™ Adhesive, double sided tape Scraps of red and white paper (think colored junk mail, etc.) Die: Nellie Snellen Accordion Heart die, Cheerylynn Happy Valentine’s Day dies Spellbinders Grand Calibur™ Machine Swirly hearts embossing folder Westcott® Personal paper cutter & scissors Scor-Pal™ A2 white card and envelope (or use the AG envelope template and make a matching envelope) ...

©Michele Emerson-Roberts 2015 Here in Southern Arizona the sun is shining, snow (yep we actually get some….smile) is melting, and it feels like spring is just around the corner. Love is in the air and it is time to get the Valentine gifts done. Today’s project will be a gift for my mom to remind her that she is always loved. Supplies: Any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits AGCP Heart casting mold Microwave, heat tool or a sunny window Blender, cello sponges and soft towels Scraps of white paper (think junk mail, etc.) Pastels, chalks or powered eye shadow and applicator (cotton swab) Potpourri 1 yard pastel blue ¼” picot edge satin ribbon 1/8” round hole punch Westcott® scissors Long stemmed wine glass Instructions: Follow the directions found in any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits to cast 4 heart molds. When the castings are dry use the pastels, chalks or powdered eye shadow to lightly apply ...