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Product Review- New Brush Tip Sharpie markers and Metallics

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I don’t know about you but I practically live and die by my Sharpies. I use them to write on EVERYTHING! I would say they are the cornerstone of my organizational system. The Metallic Sharpies are the mainstay of my crafting pens. I especially like them for edging objects and touching up metal jewelry. Well, the fine peeps at Sharpie have now come out with a Brush tip version of their permanent markers. The black brush tip Sharpie worked great on my latest project, this Halloween lamp where I recycled an old lampshade. Some of the little silk flowers were red and with the brush tip Sharpie I could easily color them black!

For the full tutorial on how to make this fun Halloween recycled mason jar lamp pop on over to Craftside.

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  2. I couldn’t live without my Sharpies, either! I use them all the time for marking, for writing, and they’re a part of almost every artsy fartsy project I do. Love them!

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If you love a good wine and a stylish cheese platter, then this recycled flat wine bottle cheese board will be your new best friend. Not only does it combine two of life’s greatest pleasures, but it also gives a second life to old wine bottles, turning them into something functional and chic.

I stumbled across a similar piece at a friend’s gathering last year, and I couldn’t stop admiring it. The wine bottle was almost unrecognizable—transformed into a sleek, modern board for snacks and small bites. It’s the perfect conversation starter, and honestly, it brings a certain wow factor to any dinner party or casual gathering.

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