Arnold Grummer's Design Team Blog

©Michele Emerson-Roberts   2015 As summer is winding down in many places, it is still warm here in Southern Arizona. I have had such fun with the wonderful paper casting molds from AG that I just had to make a new card for a friend who loves everything “fishy”. The castings are quick to create and it just takes a few extra minutes to make extras to use for later projects.   Supplies: Any of the Arnold Grummer paper making kits CP Nature’s Miniatures “Fish” (or mold of your choice) Scraps of blue and white paper (think junk mail) Blender, sponges & soft towels Microwave, heat gun or sunny window Scor-pal (LOVE the new 1/8” version) Scissors Die: CheeryLynn #B616 “Explore” Spellbinders ’ Grande Calibur II™ machine Beacon QuickGrip™ and  ZipDry™ adhesive Small eyed needle and variegated embroidery floss, one clear seed bead Scrap of white handmade paper Instructions: Follow the...

©Michele Emerson-Roberts 2015 Did you know that Arnold Grummer has wonderful blank books that can be used for photo albums, journals, guest books or scrapbooks? They are called “Books a' la Carte” and come with great instructions. They are easy to assemble, and make terrific gifts for any occasion. I have used the “Photo Album” set for today’s project. This will be a birthday gift for a dear friend who loves the ocean. The book will be filled with sketches, poems and saying about the sea. Supplies: Any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits A sunny window Blender, cello sponges and soft towels Westcott™ paper trimmer & scissors Scraps of ivory or off white, taupe and tan paper (think junk mail, etc.) Dried crushed leaves or old spices Arnold Grummer’s #2720 “Books a' la Carte” kit Raffia for binding (I wanted a different thread than came with the kit) Large eyed needle Scor-Tape Beacon QuickGrip™ adhesive Tiny sea ...

© 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...