Espresso Press Design

24/03/2026

https://youtu.be/-Pd2Qcswl60?si=-AHeFcmuzzB3j8C2

Simple chemistry with common household items helps rust a variety of metal items in minutes. Age your embellishments almost instantly.For this formula you wi...

12/03/2026

https://youtu.be/G-BURK5iX9s?si=RgHRXG8ckdFBTdJP

Gather some 1/2″ metal book corners and make some charms. You can use book pages, scrapbook paper, paper scraps or fabric. Make charms to suit any project, t...

05/03/2026

Gather some 3/4″ metal book corners and make some embellishments from sentimental ephemera. You can make ornaments, large book charms, book plates, souvenir place cards, photo gifts or just hanging decor. If gifting a journal pop one in a pocket on a journal book cover. Use photos, cards, letters, drawings, fabric, lace or any other sentimental item. Reduce your sentimental ephemera to smaller keepsakes you can store in a box and display on special occasions. Two part series, stay tuned for more metal book corner ideas. These are assorted personal cards with handwriting from the sender on back and some lino prints from a former classmate.

05/03/2026

Clarifying a statement made in the next video regarding Etsy based on my own research with source. Top reasons for leaving Etsy.
Etsy already uses Gemini, an AI LLM. See Model Collapse Ends AI Hype (YT video) and AI Crash Report: The Physics of the Collapse (YT video).
* No Ban Planned: Etsy's leadership has indicated no plans to ban AI art or remove AI-related categories, despite significant frustration from traditional artisans regarding the "flooding" of the marketplace with AI-generated products.
* Policy Focus on Disclosure: Sellers are required to toggle an AI disclosure in their listing details (and disclose in description) if they use AI, though reports suggest many, including "low-quality spam," do not comply.
* Controversy and Saturation: The influx of AI-generated products—particularly in print-on-demand, digital, and pattern categories—has led to a 200-300% increase in, what some sellers call, "AI spam". This has created a "race to the bottom" for some, where thousands of low-quality AI listings compete on volume.
* Impact on Human Artists: The rise of AI has led some long-term sellers to leave the platform, claiming it is no longer viable due to the over saturation, while others are pivoting their marketing to emphasize that their products are truly "made by human hands".
Future Monetization: There is speculation that Etsy may soon start charging sellers for traffic generated through new AI shopping experiences, which could further change the landscape for AI-reliant sellers. (ECommerceBytes)
This will happen via Etsy's partnerships with Google, Gemini and Microsoft.
* Platform Personalization: Instead of removing AI, Etsy is attempting to personalize search results, aiming to show handmade items to buyers looking for handmade and AI-generated items to those seeking them..... *By using AI, in other words using AI to police itself (an impossibility), especially with each generation being less reliable than the previous.

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01/03/2026

I forgot to post last week.

No fuss mix of coin envelopes that are easy to assemble from 4"x12" scrapbook paper cut offs. No real measuring.The policy envelope enclosures are glued enti...

01/03/2026

This week special thanks to all my customers and kind patrons. Closing Etsy shop.

A second generation refurbish and recycle project using old DIY stamps and adhesive foam scraps to create abstract shapes and flower layer elements.You’ll ju...

15/02/2026

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Ribbons crimps aren't just for bookmarks. Use them to add a bit of metal to fabric or paper. They make it easy to create charms and scrappy dangles. The cont...

12/02/2026

https://youtu.be/1m4mjhKAlL8?si=de0Qmfyt3tuBMME6

Stenciling with traditional drawing mediums opens up countless opportunities for creative exploration and discovery. Simple graphite pencils create soft, dim...

12/02/2026

My daughter can't believe I never did paper maché in school but true. It is fun! Make a few for Valentine's Day, Easter eggs or treats.

12/02/2026

Ribbon crimp charms. I actually began these a year ago with glitter paint & diamond dusted paper charms to make them look wintery and frosted but switched it out for fabric instead. It took me forever to buy more ribbon crimps. Most are paper clips but can be made with safety pins, kilt pins or just jump rings for a simple charm or scrappy dangle. Video coming soon.

07/02/2026

https://youtu.be/PPLWKnnkf6k?si=bKVdupIZEgsMIqKS

Wet Stencil & Stamp With PastelsFamiliar drawing mediums offer untapped creative potential when they’re used in unexpected ways. With nothing more than a pal...

07/02/2026

My first ever paper maché bowl. I must've been sick that day but all grown up and decoupaged with my hand watercolored tissue, way too much fun and too many options. I was just going to acrylic the bottom and then I thought, let's see what watercolor drips will do. I know the photo is not clear, I was on my knees sideways. Should I varnish it or leave it natural?