I can't believe we're already up to the letter G! Here are some great things that I have found - all starting with G.
Goo-Gone - If you've ever done a craft that involves adhesive (which, most do) then you know that this stuff works miracles for areas where you really should not have used the glue. Or, if you have kids that like stickers - this takes care of that problem, too.
Glue Dots - call them what you want (snot dots, stickies, whatever), these are ideal for adding any sort of dimension or adhering a piece that might have some dimension or heft. Coming in multiple styles, I recommending having them all: mini, regular and dimensional.
Ghosts - Not just for Halloween anymore, the popularity of Ghost Hunters and other haunting shows make these paranormal occurances a part of everyday life. When's the last time you created a project around a ghost?
If you were a child of the 80's, you would remember this one, too! Who ya gonna call?
Jokes aside, here are some more crafty finds with G!
Glass Beads - or, glass in general. Great for a multitude of craft projects. The glass beads make GORGEOUS jewelry and you can even use them in mosaics.
Glamorous Yarns - The good stuff. Or, otherwise known as Luxe yarns. All I know is that one of my favorite authors, Stefanie Japel, is getting ready to release a knitting book on glamorous yarns. Can't wait!
Where else can you go to search for some of the latest craft sites, online stores, craft ideas and just about anything else. Google is probably one of the best inventions since GPS, DVR and cell phones.
That's right - Go Green! So many crafters are making the trend towards handmade versus manufacturered products to help with the impact on the environment. Paper companies are recycling more, fabric scraps and sweaters can be reincorporated into neat projects, and repurposing is probably at an all-time high. What can you do to go green?
Greek Key - This fancy little pattern that you find on ribbons, fabrics and all sorts of nifty craft items is actually called a "Greek Key". Who knew? This one - courtesy of Jonathan Adler, is a neat little spin on the design.
Without George Michael, we wouldn't have Wham. Without Wham, we wouldn't have "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go". Enough said.
Gaffer Tape - The image above shows the variety from 7 Gypsies, but gaffer tape comes in a variety of styles. I love the fabric nature of the Gypsies tape - it's perfect for book binding, scrapbooks, decorative art and just about anything else you can stick it to.
Gesso - Great for transfers, art projects and it can probably even work as bond-o, although I've never used it for such an application. Who knows?
Get Real Greetings - When the typical "Thanks" or "Miss you" card just isn't enough. Haven't you ever wanted to tell a friend that the guy she just broke up with was a total jerk anyway? Here's your chance. Make her a "Get Real" card.
Finally, one of my favorite artists - Giuseppina Cirincione - or, better known as Josie. But, Giuseppina starts with G, so she falls under G for those purposes. Josie's book "Collage Lost and Found" contains some pretty cool stuff and word on the street is that she has a new book coming. Go Josie!
That's it for G's. I'd love to hear some G's from you. I'm sure I've missed a ton but it's hard when there are so many items that tie into crafting and inspiration.
Enjoy!
Ginger (who also begins with G)
