Arnold Grummer's Design Team Blog

©Michele Emerson-Roberts 2015 As you may know I love dragonflies! I use dragonfly images in a lot of my creative endeavors. I also love kaleidoscopes and wanted to combine the two things to create this project. It will have a special place in my art room, and will serve as a reminder to me to slow down, savor and enjoy a few peaceful minutes.   Supplies: Any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits A sunny window Blender, cello sponges and soft towels Scraps of white (think junk mail, etc.) Iridescent paper scrap Westcott™ personal paper cutter, scissors Scor-Tape™, foam tape or foam dots, Beacon QuickGrip™ adhesive 12”  each of narrow picot & ½” sheer white ribbon Several dragonfly stamps Beige ink pad Clear embossing powder Heat gun Iron Purchased (child’s) paper kaleidoscope 6” of gold colored thin wire, round tooth pick BowEasy™ Instructions: Follow the directions found in any of t...

©Michele Emerson-Roberts 2014 Winter is still hanging on in this  the corner here in Southeast Arizona, and I am busy working on the many handmade gifts that I create each year. This is another in the series of the AG “Fan” books. It is very feminine and will make a perfect Easter gift for my mom. The book is full of quotes about making peace with getting older. I know she will love receiving it as much as I did creating it. Did you know that dragonflies are a symbol for renewel? Supplies: Any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits A sunny window Blender, cello sponges and soft towels Westcott™ Personal paper cutter, scissors Beacon ZipDry™ and QuickGrip™ Adhesive, double sided foam tape or dots Scraps of white and blue/gray paper (think junk mail, left over cardstock scrap, etc.) One or more of AG #2718 Mini Fan Book Verbiage stamps and blue/gray ink pad or computer generated quotes or sayings Dies: CheeryLynn...

©Michele Emerson-Roberts 2014 I love dragonflies. They are one of the most beautiful of insects. They predate the dinosaurs with fossils showing wing spans of over 2 ½ feet, and today there are approximately 450 species in the US alone. In mythology the dragonfly symbolizes lost loved ones and rebirth.   Supplies: ·         Any of the Arnold Grummer ™ paper making kits ·         Mold:  Arnold Grummer Dragonfly, # 703 ·         Microwave, heat gun or a sunny window ·         Blender, small strainer, cello sponges and soft towels ·         Beacon Quick Grab™ and ZipDry™ Adhesives, double sided foam tape or dots ·         Scraps of off white and yellow paper (think colored junk mail, etc.) ·        ...