Diana Trout's blog

Cardmaking and Papercrafting, Beginner Information

Welcome friends :) A bunch of folks joined me at Abington Free Library on Saturday. We made friends, cards, and a merry mess. I'm hoping to do a live stream later this week, Tues or Wednesday in the morning. In the meantime, I just uncovered this Crafty Christmas video from... Read more →

Bookbinding: Prep and Cover for Hardcover Book

I did a spontaneous live stream this morning on YouTube. I used Yes paste and am starting to get used to it. It's a good paste as long as it's not dried out. It should be gooey. I cover it with plastic wrap before storing. Thanks again to all of... Read more →

Coming in September & October

Hello Dear Readers and Friends, Summer came to a sudden close not a minute too soon. It's time for an update: what I'm planning - tentatively. Thanks to all of you for your cheery emails, comments, calls and support. I wasn't able to respond to everyone. I've had to cut... Read more →

Hey Gang :) I'm still rehabbing my hand and it's improving. It's easier to type now but I still have my "out of office" on my email. It's been a run of bad luck over the last few weeks: The tendonitises (yes, plural), a back muscle in spasm, a sinus... Read more →

gone fishin'

hey gang. I'm rehabbing my hand/wrist and expect to be off the grid in june. i have my out of office on for my verizon email but (but not the other two. i can use only my left hand on the computer so if i'm not responsive, that is why.... Read more →

Daniel Smith Watercolors 50% off at Scrapbook.com

Daniel Smith Watercolors are on sale at 50% off at Scrapbook.com. Primatek colors are included in this sale! I'd rush over there if you are in the market. Click here for a full page of the colors. Some of my favorites ... Moonglow, Quin Coral and Green Appatite (and Green... Read more →

Simon Says Stamp Kit: Choose joy card flip through + Update

I'm catching up with the March card kit from Simon in today's video. It's just a flip through of cards that I'll be donating to a local nursing home. Today's video is another chatty one (but not very long!). After the cortisone shot in my hand last week, I'm finally... Read more →

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Primatek Watercolor

Here is another beautiful Primatek color from Daniel Smith. It's mined from the Sleeping Beauty mountains in Arizona(?). I loved swatching this one out and using it as a blue in a primary triade palette. Watch the video on YouTube here Sorry for the background noise, my ac is on... Read more →

Art & Crafty Mother's Day Sales

Happy Mother's Day! Ellen Hutson Crafty Mother's Day Sales Starting Today! Great service, designs and stock. I have a few things in my cart: Ellen's Oyster Gray cardstock, Alexander Renke's Berries & Seeds die cut. Julie Ebersole's newest release is full of fun dies and a beautiful Mondo Sakura flower... Read more →

Watercolor Swatches: Purple, Orange & Brown

LOL. I know this is a weird color combo but it's the last of my swatch videos and only a few colors. I absolutely love the Sepia. Dioxine Purple and Quin Orange. Beautiful! All of these are in my new palette. Watch here on YouTube Enjoy You can get all... Read more →