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Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Thoughtful Ideas for Every Type of Mom

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Join the MGT community for more gift guides and paper crafting inspiration: Subscribe to My Grandma's Teacups Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, and finding a gift that actually resonates with a mother’s daily life can be a challenge. At My Grandma’s Teacups , we focus on gifts that honor her specific interests and provide her with tools she will actually use. This guide breaks down thoughtful options for four distinct personalities to ensure you find something that solves the "what do I buy?" dilemma. The Avid Gardener: Tools for the Soil For the mom who spends her mornings in the garden, the best gifts are those that balance durability with classic style. Gardening is a physical labor of love, and providing high-quality equipment makes her time outdoors more enjoyable and efficient. Heavy-Duty Garden Kneeler with Tool Pouches – This bench is a game-changer for long sessions in the flower beds. It protects her joints and keep...
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Why you may be spending too much on everything

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This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. As you may have noticed I am a bit obsessed with papercrafting supplies. Beautiful designed paper and frilly die cuts make my heart all a flutter. Unfortunately all these pretty toys come with a hefty price tag. This leaves me with only three options: 1. Stop buying supplies. (PARDON ME WHILE I TRY TO STOP LAUGHING) 2. Stop taking my family out for supper. (ALSO HIGHLY UNLIKELY) 3. Price match, coupon clipping and points ninja. Yes, you guessed it I am that lady ahead of you in line explaining why I should be getting $0.50 off that box of cereal. You would be surprised how much you can save by using reward programs and coupons to your benefit. No time to search out discount codes or Coupons?  Well you are in luck. With the use of  Groupon Coupon  you can find deals on things you buy everyday! From shoes to coffee and even electronics, you are only a few clicks away from saving big. All those savings add up ...
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Creativation Adventure

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I am home from Phoenix! I can hardly believe what a whirlwind the trip was. My mind is jam packed with creative inspiration, new technical abilities and a bit of swoon over all the papercrafting super stars I met along the way. We arrived in Phoenix on Thursday afternoon and got settled in at the Wyndham Gardens Hotel before heading to the Phoenix Convention Centre to get our badges for the event. Friday my first event was the CHA Canadian Chapter Breakfast meeting. 7:30 is a bit early in the morning to be social but it was a great opportunity to meet fellow Canadians in the craft industry. Ironically Ecstasy Crafts was there which is funny because I live right around the corner from their store. Karen Beupre the Creative genius behind Southern Ridge Trading Company was there as well as Tiffany Bond from Craft and Create. I had to cut the meeting short to get to my first class Mastering Affiliate Marketing where I had the chance to meet the ever flamboyant M...
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Mixed Media Artist Pallet

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Do you remember when Donna Dewberry made videos of her painting techniques? I remember she said in one of the videos that before you know it you will be looking at everything as a blank canvas. I think that is the stage I am currently at with mixed media. Everything I pick up I want to slap gesso, lace and flowers on. This is my latest creation. I picked this up at Dollarama and thought it would make an adorable piece for a bare spot on the wall in my studio. My husband said I should have used a picture where my face is less slowly but I think this one was appropriate as not all dreams and wishes are full filled with smiles and laughter, some require focus and thought to achieve.
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Create Custom Canvas Bags with a Simple Image Transfer Technique

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Create Custom Canvas Bags with a Simple Image Transfer Technique Finding the perfect bag to match your personality can sometimes feel like a challenge. (Or is that just me?) That’s why I love the versatile canvas bags from Canvas Corp Brands. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, offering endless decorating possibilities. Imagine how delighted your mother, sister, teacher, or even your bus driver would be to receive a custom-made bag! With this simple technique, you can easily transfer any image or graphic directly onto a canvas bag. Follow these steps to make your own personalized masterpiece: --- Materials Needed A canvas bag from Canvas Corp Brands Your chosen image (printed on regular copy paper with a Laserjet printer) Medium or heavy gel medium Warm water Tattered Angels Spray Mist (optional, for added color) Stencils, masks, and embellishments (optional, for decoration) --- Step-by-Step Instructions 1. Choose Your Bag and Image Start by selecting a canvas bag that suits yo...
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CHA Sneak Peek from Spellbinders.

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The time is flying past as we countdown to the Craft and Hobby Assosciation's main event Creativation in Phoenix. One week from now manufacturers, designers, bloggers and store owners from around the world will converge in Arizona to feet a glimpse at all the new products being released in 2017. I have been following all the sneak Peeks and I am so excited about what we will have access to this year. Today I received a sneak peek from Spellbinders. I fell in love with their adorable new create a house die. It will make the cutest Valentine or Easter treat packaging. Isn't it Adorable? If you are interested in purchasing this die set please email me mygrandmasteacups@Gmail.com and I will put in a pre-order so that we will be at the top of the que when it begins shipping. If you would like to see more of this die set check out this post on the Spellbinders blog.  Spellbinders Blog
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