My Craft Studio

Bits of Ivory Craft Studio | www.bitsofivory.com

I’ve always loved looking at photos of other people’s studios.  I find them fascinating!  I love seeing what creative people surround themselves with when they’re most in need of inspiration.  I love seeing what creative storage and display solutions they come up with.  Now I’m so happy to share mine as well! As I mentioned […]

True Confessions Tuesday – How I Learned to Embrace the Sparkle

Winter ornament albums

It’s time for true confessions.  I’ve kept it buried deep inside, but the truth is, I’ve never been a glitter girl.  Maybe not never, but definitely since I can remember. I think sparkly things are pretty, like snowflakes and frosty windowpanes and beautiful mountain brooks shimmering in the sun, but when I’m creating I’m much […]

Tips & Techniques Tuesday: Paper Matters

All artwork printed on different papers on the best photo quality setting. All of the artwork available at Bits of Ivory is 300 ppi resolution for high print quality.  This helps to preserve the textures and details in the artwork and results in a more professional looking product when you use them on projects either […]

How I Fell In Love with Coccoina Adhesive For My Paper Projects

Finding a perfect adhesive for projects can be a challenge.  I hate glues that promise not to wrinkle my papers, and then wrinkle and warp anyway.  It’s annoying.  It’s beyond annoying, and it happens quite a lot. Favorite Things Friday I was recently introduced to Coccoina paste and liquid adhesive.  I’ll admit that I didn’t get […]