Arnold Grummer's Design Team Blog

©Michele Emerson-Roberts    2014 What fun it was to create the two tiny journals for my sisters. I think they will be a big hit for their birthdays along with the matching cards. Now to decide who gets "love" and who gets "peace"....you would have to know them to understand what a dilemma this is.... smile. Supplies: Any of the Arnold Grummer paper making kits Blender, small strainer, cello sponges and soft towels, paper cutter, scissors, bone folder, ruler Tan paper scraps, black paper scraps (added the word “paper”) Two small composition books One sheet of black 8 ½” paper  (you may have enough left from the previous week’s project) Spray bottle and bleach Tan thread Double sided tape or PVA adhesive Dies:  Memory Box Co. love and peace Spellbinders Grand Calibur™ Machine Punches: small sun and moon, large, medium and small Spirelli Acrylic Mat Medium, sponge brush Directions: Create one s...

©Michele Emerson-Roberts   2014 My signature colors are black and tan. I love the contrast between these two neutrals. I needed two birthday cards for my sisters who are as different as night and day. It was easy to create these two perfect cards using two of my favorite molds and any of the Arnold Grummer paper making/casting kits and some scraps of paper! Supplies: Any of the Arnold Grummer paper making kits Molds: CP 627 Sundance and CP 626 Moonbeam (available from AG) Microwave, heat gun or a sunny window Blender, small strainer, cello sponges and soft towels, paper cutter, scissors, bone folder, ruler Beacon Quick Grab™ Adhesive, double sided tape Scraps of tan paper (think colored junk mail, or brown paper bag, etc.) 1 sheet of 12 x 12” Kraft 90# card stock (I used World Win) 2 sheets of black 8 ½ x 11” paper Spray bottle and bleach Envelopes 6 x 6” Dies: CheeryLynn Center Step card, Memory Box Co. love an...

©Michele Emerson-Roberts   2014 (2 projects) Summer is here! It’s a perfect time to start harvesting those wildflowers or blossoms from your garden and pressing them in any of the Arnold Grummer flower presses. The presses are so easy to use and the results are wonderful. The cards created with some handmade paper and pressed flowers are a special way of preserving the memories of summer. “and then the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk to blossom” Supplies: Any of the Arnold Grummer  paper making kits Any of the Arnold Grummer  Flower Presses  (take advantage of the sale this month!) Microwave if using either of the Mirofleur presses Flowers of your choice to press Scraps of off white and dark green paper (think junk mail, etc.) Blender, small strainer, cello sponges and soft towels, paper cutter, scissors, bone folder Deep grape (or color to match your pressed flower) ca...

©Michele Emerson-Roberts   2014 I am always looking for easy and elegant favor/gift boxes to slip a tiny gift or trinket into. I like to make up several at a time to have on hand. This is one of the easiest boxes ever created and can be made in any combination of colors and themes using the wonderful selection of the Arnold Grummer casting molds . Supplies: Any of the Arnold Grummer paper making kits Molds: CP Starfish Microwave, heat gun or a sunny window Blender, small strainer, cello sponges and soft towels, paper cutter, scissors, bone folder, ruler QuickGrab™ Adhesive and double sided foam tape or foam dots Scraps of peach/pink and white paper (think colored junk mail, etc.) Tiny amount of Gold glitter 12 “each of 1” sheer Burgundy ribbon and tulle Directions: Follow the direction for paper making and casting found in any of the Arnold Grummer paper making kits or books to create a sheet of ligh...

© Michele Emerson-Roberts   2014 The "By the Sea" gift bag filled with Salt Water Taffy was a great success. My mom has been ill for almost a year and has spent more days in the hospital and nursing home than at home with my dad. Creating small gifts to brighten her day is a pleasure. My sister was present when I gave mom her bag of taffy and this matted sand dollar. What a wonderful afternoon of sharing those memories of our times at the beach. Supplies: Any of the Arnold Grummer paper making kits Mold: CPSand Dollar Microwave, heat gun or a sunny window Blender, small strainer, cello sponges and soft towels, scissors QuickGrab™ Adhesive, double sided tape Scraps of white paper (think junk mail, etc.) Light blue 6 x 6” mat board (with backing) with a 2 ¾”- 3” opening Embossing folder with words Spellbinders Grand Calibur™ Machine ColorBox™ Chalk Ink pad in Lavender Blue and Stylist handle with white foam tip...

©Michele Emerson-Roberts   2014 Some of my favorite childhood memories are of times spent with my parents and older sister on the beach in Southern California. We would look for buried treasure, build sand castles and collect buckets and buckets of sea shells. The days were long and filled with adventure. As a reminder of those happy days I am creating several gifts items to share with my mom and sister. Supplies: Any of the Arnold Grummer paper making kits Molds: Sea Shell candy mold A sunny window (the candy mold is thin plastic, the casting  need to air dry) Blender, small strainer, cello sponges and soft towels, paper cutter, scissors, bone folder, ruler Beacon QuickGrab™ Adhesive Scraps of light blue and white paper (think colored junk mail, etc.) Die: small box/ bag die (or purchase pre made) Rubber stamp: “Near the sea, we forget to count the days” ColorBox™ White Pigment Ink, white embossing powder ...

©Michele Emerson-Roberts  2014 Some dear friends’ anniversary crept up on me and I had to get a card in the mail right away, and once again Arnold Grummer’s handmade/cast papers come to my rescue! I am so happy that I had a great selection of papers already made. It is such a delight to be able to create papers ahead of time and then just grab a sheet or two when you need a quick but exceptional card! Save that junk mail, it is an endless supply of pulp! Take some time today to make papers and castings for your future projects. Supplies: Any of the Arnold Grummer paper making kits Scraps of white and grey or black paper (think junk mail, etc.) White or pearl grey text weight paper for message approx. 4 x 5” Clear envelope to fit card 8 ½ x 11” Butterfly rubbing/texture sheet or stencil (kids school supply) A sunny window Blender, small strainer, cello sponges and soft towels, scissors, craft knife and cutting surface Score-Pal ...