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Discover the Glue Squeeze by We R Makers—the tool that brings precision, cleanliness, and ease to your crafting. Perfect for scrapbooking, journaling, and paper crafts, it allows you to apply glue with total control—no mess, no stress. Upgrade your creative projects with a tool that truly makes a difference!

Calligraphy is more than writing — it’s an experience. It’s the moment ink meets paper and every word gains character. The new sets from J. Herbin have just arrived at Scraps n Pieces, inviting you into a slower, more creative, more beautiful way of expressing yourself. Discover the set that suits your style and let inspiration lead the way…

Wondering what the Strathmore 200, 300, 400 and 500 Series actually mean? In this guide, we break down how Strathmore classifies its paper ranges, which series are better suited to practice, which are designed for finished artwork, and which ones are aimed at more demanding or professional fine art use.

Curious about block printing? In this beginner guide you’ll learn how to transfer a design, carve your block, and create your first prints on paper or fabric using the Speedball Deluxe Block Printing Kit. Read more →

Discover how to turn small travel memories into beautiful handmade décor with this simple DIY resin coaster project. Using the Amazing Clear Cast Plus Epoxy Kit by Alumilite, a crystal-clear two-part epoxy resin with an easy 1:1 mixing ratio and built-in UV resistance, you can encapsulate coins from your favorite trips and transform them into unique keepsakes for your home.

From a simple natural rug… to a bold boho statement piece! Using Jacquard Procion MX Fiber Reactive Cold Water Dye, we created a vibrant woven rug with bold gradients and unique character. Visit our blog to see the full step-by-step DIY tutorial and create your own.

What are Procion MX dyes and why are they loved by textile creators around the world? In our new blog post, we explore what Jacquard Procion MX Fiber Reactive Cold Water Dye are, how they work on natural fibers, and why they deliver such vibrant, permanent colors — even in cold water.

Charcoal watercolor is one of those materials that quietly becomes indispensable once you try it. It combines the raw, expressive quality of traditional charcoal with the fluidity and flexibility of watercolor. Learn about two standout options you’ll often see at Scraps n Pieces.

On this side of the Master Artist Sets, color no longer functions merely as a descriptive tool. It becomes a collaborator. It moves, breaks, granulates, reacts to water and paper. It does not promise predictability. It promises experience.

Master Artist Sets are not simply collections of colors. They are palettes that emerge from years of work, repetition, and conscious choice. Colors that work together, mixes that perform reliably, and pigments that support a specific way of seeing the world. In today’s article, we explore the palette in order to understand how color organizes light, space, and experience — and how this, in turn, shapes our own voice. Read the article and begin to see the palette as a tool for thought.