http://stamping.craftgossip.com Stamping news and views Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:04:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [caption id="attachment_2231" align="alignnone" width="375" caption="image by Sherry Cheever and Splitcoast"][/caption] Visit Splitcoast Stampers for step by step instructions and a video by Sherry Cheever for this stunning snowflake medallion card, using die cuts, glitter and ink pads, very festive!! -Heather http://stamping.craftgossip.com/2009/11/07/project-snowflake-medallions/ [caption id="attachment_2234" align="alignnone" width="156" caption="image by Free Cardmaking.com"][/caption] Looking for some great free cardmaking patterns? Well, sign up at the FreeCardmaking.com website for free of course :) and download lots of great ideas like this pretty holiday accordion card. -Heather http://stamping.craftgossip.com/2009/11/06/freebie-cardmaking-patterns-and-projects/ [caption id="attachment_2246" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="image by Lynda Benden"][/caption] I absolutely love this idea! Visit Lynda Bendens blog Stamp Act for direction to make this stamped paper luminary. -Heather http://stamping.craftgossip.com/2009/11/06/project-stamped-paper-luminary/ image by Pam Sparks and All That ScrapsAll that Scraps has just release a great new bunch of adorable clear stamps that are also available as digital stamps, lots of super cute images for the holidays! Visit their blog for lots of terrific samples made with the new stamps. -Heather http://stamping.craftgossip.com/2009/11/05/new-release-all-the-scraps-stamps/ [caption id="attachment_2237" align="alignnone" width="250" caption="image by Robin Beam"][/caption] 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 http://stamping.craftgossip.com/2009/11/05/project-faux-enamel-jewelry/ [caption id="attachment_2249" align="alignnone" width="200" caption="image by Daisie Company"][/caption] The Daisie Company sells lots of great digital stamp and scrapbook images. They have some terrific freebies on their site too, click here for an entire page chocked full of wonderful holiday gingerbread houses, men and more, all for free! -Heather http://stamping.craftgossip.com/2009/11/04/freebie-christmas-digital-stamps/ [caption id="attachment_2243" align="alignnone" width="320" caption="image by Pink Persimmon"][/caption] 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 http://stamping.craftgossip.com/2009/11/04/project-doggie-wall-plaque/ [caption id="attachment_2274" align="alignnone" width="289" caption="image by Pam Hooten and Crafty Secrets"][/caption] Crafty Secrets is having a wonderful giveaway on their blog, they are giving away this wonderful sample of bird theme items, including a wonderful stamp set. Click here to leave a comment what your favorite bird is on their blog before ... http://stamping.craftgossip.com/2009/11/04/giveaway-crafty-secrets/ [caption id="attachment_2252" align="alignnone" width="350" caption="image by Pink Petticoat"][/caption] 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 http://stamping.craftgossip.com/2009/11/03/freebie-pyramid-box-template/ [caption id="attachment_2255" align="alignnone" width="430" caption="image by Digital Stamp Oasis"][/caption] I recently came across the most adorable digital stamp shop on Etsy called Digital Stamp Oasis, they have the cutest squirrel images around, so sweet and perfect for all your fall papercrafting needs! -Heather http://stamping.craftgossip.com/2009/11/03/shop-digital-stamp-oasis/ [caption id="attachment_2193" align="alignnone" width="315" caption="image by Anna Wight"][/caption]   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 ... http://stamping.craftgossip.com/2009/11/02/new-release-whipper-snapper-stamps/ [caption id="attachment_2167" align="alignnone" width="394" caption="image by North Light Books"][/caption] 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 ... http://stamping.craftgossip.com/2009/11/02/book-review-pretty-little-felts/ image by Lindsay's Stamp StuffVisit My Grafico to download a free copy of these breast cancer awareness digital stamps by Lindsay's Stamp Stuff.   -Heather http://stamping.craftgossip.com/2009/11/01/freebie-breast-cancer-awareness-digital-stamps/ [caption id="attachment_2189" align="alignnone" width="400" caption="image by Brown Paper Packages"][/caption] 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 http://stamping.craftgossip.com/2009/11/01/trend-and-project-stamping-on-burlap/ [caption id="attachment_2147" align="alignnone" width="200" caption="image by Judikins"][/caption] One of my favorite all tme products is Diamond Glaze, it's a clear dimensional adhesive made by Judikins. There are lots of really cool techniques you can do with Diamond Glaze and in this great classic video Judi from Judikins shares her three favorite ones, ... http://stamping.craftgossip.com/2009/10/31/technique-and-project-video-diamond-glaze-cards/