Category Archives: Hot Tools

Laminators, Sizzle, Melt and accessories

Creating with Warm Wax

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Paula

More fun with encaustic paints in the studio. Continue reading →

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Not Just a Doorstop

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Paula

Finally a use for the phone book! Add a little encaustic paint and create flowers Continue reading →

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Get Ready for Spring Planting

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Paula

I just came across this fabulous post from Scrapbook Your Treasured Memories.  Seriously brilliant way to welcome in spring with your Purple Cows Laminator!  

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5 Hot Projects to Warm Up Winter and a Giveaway

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Paula

5 Great Laminating projects to help you warm up this weekend and a chance to enter our Hot Pocket Giveaway. Continue reading →

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Wax Works Class at CHA

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Grandma Nettie

We had a really fun and amazing encaustic class at CHA in Anahiem, CA in January taught by the talented ladies from Wax Works West: Daniella Woolf, Judy Stabile and Wendy Aikin. Continue reading →

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Big News!!! Purple Cows & Tonic Studios Join Forces!

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Grandma Nettie

Tonic Studios, a leader in the design and manufacture of craft tools and scissors has joined forces in an exclusive partnership with Purple Cows. Starting in March 2013 Purple Cows will be distributing Tonic products in the Americas while Tonic … Continue reading →

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Post Christmas organization!

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Grandma Nettie

Well if you are like me you are getting ready to take down all the wonderful decorations you just put up!  I am always a little sad to take down all the decorations that I was so excited to put … Continue reading →

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Going from Ordinary to Extraordinary with Encaustic Wax

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Grandma Nettie

Purple Cows CraftGeek is going CrAzY for Encaustic Wax and we know you will love using this medium in your projects. It’s “Mooey Groovy!” What is Encaustic Wax you say?…. it is painting with hot wax.  Encaustic-means to “burn in”. It … Continue reading →

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Christmas Fudge

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Grandma Nettie

It’s been crazy busy around here as I am sure it is around your house. I have a cute little EASY gift idea to share today that I know you will love. I found this cute little poem and put … Continue reading →

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From the Archives- Christmas Advent Calendar

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Grandma Nettie

Originally posted 12/2009 December is almost here! The Holidays are officially upon us…do you have your Advent Calendar yet? Well, Paula Nelson-Hart has been busy creating a fabulous Advent Banner for you to make. It is a lovely decoration, and … Continue reading →

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From the Archives: Fall Table Setting

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Paula

Dante said, “Nature is the Art of God.” So let’s laminate a little bit of God’s art to enjoy year round. Continue reading →

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Elegant Gilded Fall Pumpkin

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Grandma Nettie

Happy Fall Ya’ll!!  I just can’t believe how fast the time flies. It’s Grandma Nettie here, with an amazing project from Tracie Brown. She has been busy using the Encaustic Wax and Melt tool from Purple Cows  that we love so much! She … Continue reading →

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