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So you’ve got a base colour, why not try making another colour? Yeah, you’re addicted. I can see it on your face (the eyeshadow, that is…) It’s the holiday season, so let’s have some fun with metallics! Metallics are all about shine, so you’re going to use your mica as the primary colourant in these...
Shrinky dinks have an awesome name (feel free to giggle right about…now) and are fantastic for making jewellery. Why not make your favourite pet an adorable, personalized tag for the holidays? SUPPLIESShrinky dinks — you can go for white, coloured, or frosted. (We usually use frosted in our group because you get 10 sheets for...
A Lebanese man finds the largest potato in the world. Ha! I found it in 2002 at the World Potato Expo in Blackfoot, Idaho. Look at the size of the thing! That guy’s holding one…I was STANDING next to one. Think about how much butter and sour cream that thing’s gonna need, and don’t get...
When you’re handing out the prezzies, don’t forget about your pets! Every year we make sure we wrap some jerky or a toy for our furry baby, and she’s always pleased with her present (which she promptly eats or chews to death). So here are a few ideas for keeping your favourite pet happy for...
It’s an exciting day, yes indeed! You are going to make your first eye shadow! Let’s make a base colour! SUPPLIESBase – we made this yesterday, so make sure you have at least the basic batch size available. Colours – micas and iron oxides!BaggiesLittle scoops – get these at Suds & Scents or Voyageur (they...