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Gauche Alchemy Tutorials

Techniques:
Blended Paper Backgrounds and Image Transfer with Mod Podge
Collaged and Distressed Backgrounds
Messy Painting with Plastic Bags
Faux Metal
Adding Background Texture with Tissue Paper
Freestyle Sewing (paper and fabric)
Altered Photos
Texturize With Melted Crayons
Easy Beeswax for Papercrafting
Easy Homemade Translucent Paper
Punchinella 7 Ways
Image Transferring with Packing Tape
Texturing with Gesso and Paint
Graffiti Backgrounds
Napkin Art Technique
Using Full Size Vintage Magazine Pages
Resist Technique with Punchinella

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Make Your Own Mists
How to Make a Light Box (pictorial and video)
Make a Mini Book from Scrapbook Paper
Make Flowers from Paper and Fabric
Make Your Own Cabochons
How to Make a Mini Book
How to Make a Top Hat from Recycled Materials
How to Make a Dolly from a Dolly
How to Make a Mixed Media Embroidery Hoop
How to Make Rosettes Using Book Pages
How to Make an Altered Coffee Can
How to Make a Wedding Bouquet
How to Make an Advent Wreath
How to Make a Multiple Picture Clicker Clacker Block
Last Minute Gifts
How to Make a Cupcake Stand
How to Make a Ring
How to Make Vintage Paper Flowers

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