Nov
1
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
Oct
31
image by Hero Arts and Sheri Reguly
Oct
29
image by Dorothy Streets and Third Coast
Oct
23
image by Jenny Doh
Stamps are just always for stamping, visit Jenny Doh’s blog to learn how to use your stamped images as outline for embroidery and stitching, what a wonderful, fresh idea this is!!
-Heather
Oct
19
image by Tim Holtz
Scare up some fun with these amazing distressed Halloween Tags from Tim Holtz. He used lots of glitter and grunge and tells you all the products you need to make these cool tags on his blog. I love…
Oct
5
image by My Cute Stamps
A really fun trend I’ve seen popping up in stamping and paper crafting is the Circus. Use bright primary colors for fun cards and layouts, they are perfect for children’s birthday party invites or for a…
Sep
28
image by Heather Holbrook
A big popular trend right now is trees, there are lots of stamp companies with some great tree images. They make great masculine cards, they represent new beginnings (new job, home, baby), reflect an eco friendliness and seasonal changes,…
Aug
24
image by Dragonfly Curls
Ok, I admit it, I’m a *huge* Twilight fan! I’ve read all the books multiple times and I’ve seen the movie more times than I’ll admit
So I was thrilled to find some Twlight inspired stamps and…
Aug
21
image by Kristin and Artful Inkables
Artful Inkables has release 3 cool new stamp sets and I’m so in love with the Steampunk Sarah set!! Steampunk is a really popular style right now, blending old and futuristic by using aeronautics, gears, goggles, etc, think H.…
Aug
17
image by Ellen Hudson and Cindy Lyles
Have you heard of Inchies?? Well inchies are simply tiny pieces of art that measure only one inch square. The possibilities are endless, you can stamp them, collage them, whatever you like as long…
Jul
27
Robots are HOT HOT HOT right now! They are popping up every where and lots of stamp companies have some really fun new designs featuring robots. It can sometimes be hard to find more masculine images for boys ( of…
Jul
20
There is a fun trend coming to the US from Japan termed “kawaii”, pronounced “ka-why-ee”, the simple definition is “cute” and it’s a big trend in clothes, food, toys and even crafts and stamps. This trend borrows alot of influences from…
Jul
14
image by Shelia Ox and Amy Duff
Let me share with you yet another wonderful little stamp company on Etsy, That’s Jazzy Stamp Dreams. Shelia carries a great selection of clear stamps. I really love this “Shrooms to Grow” set, mushrooms are still…
Jul
7
image by Jennifer Meyer and Stamps and Smiles
Check out these adorable new stamps from Stamps and Smiles. Cupcakes are a really hot trend right now and I love the cute retro look of these clear stamps! Yummy!
-Heather
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Jul
6
image by Heather Holbrook
Using felt embellishments is a really popular trend right now.
You can make your own as I have done on the sample card by using a die cutting machine. I used sheets of felt from the craft store in…






