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Technique: Ocean Wave Background

July 17, 2015 by Heather Holbrook

Technique: Ocean Wave Background

Using a spackling compound , stamping ink and a stencil you can make a cool water and wave card background. This look pairs perfectly with ocean and sea critter stamps. Find out how to make this background over at Jess … Read More ...

Product Review: A Muse Studio Stamps Part 2

July 16, 2015 by Heather Holbrook

Product Review: A Muse Studio Stamps Part 2

I’m back with more inspiration from A Muse Studio. If you missed my first review click here to check it out.

The brand new A Muse Studio 2015-16 Catalog and Inspiration Guide is full of wonderful new cling mounted … Read More ...

Technique: Ink Smooshing Background

July 15, 2015 by Heather Holbrook

Technique: Ink Smooshing Background

The Lawnscaping Challenge blog is sharing a tutorial on how to make a ink smooshing background for your cards, this technique is perfect for those ocean and sea themed stamp sets, click here to watch the video tutorial.

-Heather… Read More ...

Freebie: Owl Coloring Page

July 15, 2015 by Heather Holbrook

Freebie: Owl Coloring Page

Some of my most popular posts recently have involved coloring pages for adults so I thought I’d share another freebie, this amazingly detailed owl coloring page. He looks like he belongs in a scene from Harry Potter doesn’t he? You … Read More ...

Book Review: More Creative Lettering

July 14, 2015 by Heather Holbrook

Book Review: More Creative Lettering

If you’re looking to add a personal touch to your greeting cards, scrapbook pages, journal or any paper crafting project then your own hand writing is a great way! But if you’re like me you might not be crazy about … Read More ...

Project: Flower Embellishments

July 13, 2015 by Heather Holbrook

Project: Flower Embellishments

Are you like me , do you save all your snips and scraps of ribbon, there’s too pretty to toss and you know you’ll use them on something, right? Well here’s a great use for them, make your won flower … Read More ...

And the Winners are………

July 13, 2015 by Heather Holbrook

The winners of the 3 copies of the Artful Mandala Coloring Book are:  Gizala, Duchick and Pam S.! Please repsond to the e-mails I’ve send you and you’re book with be on their way!

Thanks to all who entered!

-Heather… Read More ...

Tips: Alcohol Marker Basics

July 13, 2015 by Heather Holbrook

Tips: Alcohol Marker Basics

If you’ve not yet tried alcohol markers to color your stamps you’re missing out on a medium that can add lots of realism, depth and dimension to your stamped images. Yes, they are an investment but they really can take … Read More ...

Project: Christmas In July Card

July 12, 2015 by Heather Holbrook

Project: Christmas In July Card

I know many crafts start early on their holiday creating so many blogs are sharing Christmas in July ideas, like this adorable card from Penny Black stamps, click here for complete instruction on how to make it. I love … Read More ...

Project: Boxed Card Set

July 12, 2015 by Heather Holbrook

Project: Boxed Card Set

The Stampingville blog has a template and directions for making a simple box out of a sheet of cardstock that’s the perfect size to hold a set of cards. Stamp up a matching set of cards, tie with a ribbon … Read More ...

Techniques- Nine Different Ways to Use Water Colors

July 11, 2015 by Heather Holbrook

Techniques- Nine Different Ways to Use Water Colors

The Some Odd Girl Stamp blog has 9 different techniques for using watercolors on cards and scrapbook pages. You’ll learn how to color in stamps with them, how to color directly onto stamps with them, how to get cool looks … Read More ...

Project: Card with Faux Wood Background and Canvas Stickers

July 10, 2015 by Heather Holbrook

Project: Card with Faux Wood Background and Canvas Stickers

Gina K will show you how to make a cool faux wood background and how to color and incorporate printed canvas stickers for this lovely card idea in one of her latest videos, click here to visit Stamp TV and … Read More ...

Tip: The Doodle Look

July 10, 2015 by Heather Holbrook

Tip: The Doodle Look

The doodling look is really big right now, I’m seeing it in stamps, fonts, calligraphy and many more crafts right now. It’s also some times called the Zetangle method. And it’s actually pretty easy to do once you’ve got a … Read More ...

Congrats to…………

July 10, 2015 by Heather Holbrook

Mumbird! You’ve won the A Muse Studio stamp and die set giveaway! Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent and enjoy your new goodies!

Thanks to all who entered!

-Heather… Read More ...

Project: Stamped Wall Art

July 9, 2015 by Heather Holbrook

Project: Stamped Wall Art

You don’t just have to stamp on paper, rubber stamping works so well on many different types of materials. This beautiful wall art was made by stamping on canvas. The Paper Artsy blog has directions for using stamps, paints, markers … Read More ...

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