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Tide Pool Tags

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© Michele Emerson-Robert 2016 Some of my fondest memories are of being at the beach in Baja Mexico with my kids when they were young. We could spend countless hours searching for tiny sea creatures in the tide pools that remained when the tide went out. It always reminded me of the excitement when my sister and I used to do the same thing as kids on the coast of Southern California. These two tags will be perfect to my sister and a dear friend who both have July birthdays. Supplies ·        Any of the Arnold Grummer® paper making kits ·        Blender, strainer, cello sponges and soft towels ·        A sunny window ·        Scraps of white paper (think junk mail, etc.) ·        Scraps of white, lavender, purple and burgundy heavy weight handmade paper or card stock to die cut ·      ...

Starfish Favor/Gift Box

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©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...