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Technique: How to Emboss Copic Markers

Heather — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:00:10 +0000

: image by Mel Stamps

Copic markers are still super hot for coloring in your stamped and digital images and I’m amazed at some of the art work and ideas that people do with them, like this fantastic technique for heat embossing using your copic markers, visit Mel Stampz to read about her very clever discovery.

-Heather

Project: Cocoa Holder Card

Heather — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:59:15 +0000

image by Leana Ott

Some times a card isn’t quite enough but you don’t want to give a big gift either, well check out this fun card idea from Leana Ott, it’s a card that holds a cocoa packet, give it with a coffee mug and it’s a perfect gift idea for teachers, co-workers, neighbors, etc.

-Heather

Project: Step Card

Heather — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:58:51 +0000

image by Dawn Griffith

Visit Dawn’s Stamping Studio for a video how to to make this adorable step card.

-Heather

Project: Paper Flower Embellishments

Heather — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:59:48 +0000

image by Sunshine Memories

Folded paper flower embellishments are popping up all over papercraft projects recently, here’s an easy to follow tutorial on Sunshine Memories to make your own. They are perfect accents for cards, scrapbook pages and they make pretty ornaments too.

-Heather

Blog Hop: New Moon

Heather — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:52:07 +0000

image by Artful Inkables

Twilight Tuesday and Artful Inkables have teamed up and are hosting a New Moon blog hop on Nov. 20th to celebrate the release of the highly anticipated second movie in the Twilight saga (I personally can not wait!! ) Nov. 17th is the deadline to sign up. Click here for all the details.

-Heather

Technique: Making the Most of Your Stamps

Heather — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:01:15 +0000

image by Andrea Davenport

Andrea Davenport has written a really great article for the Scrapbooking From the Inside Out blog using several different techniques to help you get the most out of your stamps. I love how she says you can find a use for stamps in every project you do, I couldn’t agree more!

-Heather

Giveaway Challenge: Stampavie

Heather — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:57:53 +0000

image by Michelle and Stampavie

Stampavie is holding a bi-weekliy sketch challenge, make a card using the current sketch and at least one Stampavie image and you’ll be enter to win some mystery prizes, find details here at their blog.

-Heather

image by Stampavie

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Project: Stamped Paper Luminary

Heather — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:03:53 +0000

image by Lynda Benden

I absolutely love this idea! Visit Lynda Bendens blog Stamp Act for direction to make this stamped paper luminary.

-Heather

Project: Faux Enamel Jewelry

Heather — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:04:46 +0000

image by Robin Beam

I was stunned and amazed to find out this super cool piece of jewelry was made using Tim Holtz’ grungeboard!! Visit Robin Beam’s blog Pearl Esq. to find out how she made this awesome “faux enamel” pendant.

-Heather

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Project: Doggie Wall Plaque

Heather — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:03:41 +0000

image by Pink Persimmon

Is this not the cutest pet project ever!!?? Visit the Pink Persimmon blog for directions using their adorable scottie dog stamp and others, some papers and embellishments to make your own wall plaque for your best furry friend.

-Heather

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Freebie: Pyramid Box Template

Heather — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:15:53 +0000

image by Pink Petticoat

Visit the Pink Petticoat blog to download a template to make this fun and festive pyramid box, perfect for holding candy or a tiny gift.

-Heather

New Release: Whipper Snapper Stamps

Heather — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:35:07 +0000

image by Anna Wight

Anna Wight has recently released some adorable new cling stamps for Whipper Snapper, they are His and Her Favorite Things, perfect for making cards or scrapbook pages for any boy or girl. Check out Anna’s blog here and visit Whipper Snapper to purchase her designs.

-Heather

Book Review: Pretty Little Felts

Heather — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:05:30 +0000

image by North Light Books

I recently picked up this wonderful new book at my library called Pretty Little Felts by Julie Collings, it’s full of wonderful mixed media projects using felt. There is a little stamping in the book but not much but there is alot of use of paper with felt and it was such a fun book with lots of terrific ideas I wanted to share it with you. There’s projects ranging from ornaments, old fashion felt dolls, altered books, jewelry and lots more. It’s got easy to follow instructions and lots of great photos highlighting different steps. I was most inspired by the paper and felt ornament I decided to try some of my own, the book provided templates for the shapes but I used a die cut on mine. Below is a collage ornament I made using felt, vintage book paper, image of a little girl, a vintage button, crochet flower and ribbon. Visit my blog P is for Paper for more info.

-Heather

image by Heather Holbrook

Trend and Project: Stamping on Burlap

Heather — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:04:16 +0000

image by Brown Paper Packages

A really hot trend right now in home decor is burlap, I’m seeing lots of items such as pillows, aprons, totebags, curtains and lots more, it’s got a wonderfu

Trend: Pretty in Pink

Heather — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:03:06 +0000

image by Hero Arts and Sheri Reguly

Instead of the traditional red you’re going to be seeing lots more non-traditional colors popping up for the holidays, and pink will certainly be one of those. To get you into a pink mood Hero Arts shares a cute trio of holiday cards. I love a pale green matched with the pink, it’s very trendy and modern looking.

-Heather