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Icy January

Every January, special events take place in many different cities around the world. Chainsaws and carving tools are sharpened in preparation for spectacular feats. January is prime season for ice sculpting.

Tips on Painting Snowy Landscapes

Painting snow can be trickier than you think. Even though snow is, in essence, white, when you closely observe it, you will notice a multitude of colors.

Artistic Holiday Decorations Project

The holidays are the time to show off your artistic skills with handmade decorations. Skip the typical store-bought accoutrements, instead adorn your mantle with your own handcrafted creations.

The Art of Sharpening

Add beauty and form to your workspace with the X-ACTO Spira electric pencil sharpener. Its attractive design sports some slick built-in features including a “trap door." Just push a button—the base pops open to easily empty the contents of the oversized shaving receptacle. The X-ACTO helical steel cutter sharpens every pencil to a smooth, sharp point. It’s art in motion.

See Through Your Art

A self-healing cutting mat is a must-have tool for any paper crafter or artist. But a translucent or transparent cutting mat can be a must-have tool when planning out your designs. If you are creating different layers in your art, place bottom layers under a translucent cutting mat and cut the next layer on paper on top of the mat. You can make it extra transparent by placing it over a light box which will allow you to use a drawing or template without having to transfer onto your paper. The benefits of a translucent cutting mat are crystal clear!