Jane Austen and cake?? Yes, please!! I spotted this amazing Jane Austen themed cake over on Sprinkle Bake, they used black food coloring and Jane themed stamps to make it. Click here for more pics and even the yummy cake … Read More ...
Project: Nature Bird Card
Michelle Zindorf shares step by step directions for making this stunning bird card, click here to visit her blog.
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Inspiration: Eaten Chocolate Bunny Card
I laughed out load when I saw this cute and clever card on the Paper, Scissors, Superheros blog! Betsy used scalloped scissors and take “bites” out her stamped chocolate bunnies. 🙂 Find some more cute Easter ideas here on her … Read More ...
Tip: Change the Shape of a Stamp
Since clear stamps are somewhat flexible you can sometimes change their shape. For instance if you have a circle you can place it on your block like an oval or a straight line can be made curvy. The Stamps of … Read More ...
Inspiration: Stamped Easter Wreath
I LOVE the idea of adding a stamped image on a wreath!! You could use this idea for so many different holidays and occasions. I spotted this lovely Easter Wreath on Martine’s blog.
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Tips: Take Better Photos of Your Projects
Do you like taking photos of your cards and paper crafting projects to post online? Or are you maybe thinking of opening an Etsy shop and need advice on taking better product pictures? Visit Splitcoast Stampers and Joanne Basile will … Read More ...
Tutorial: Coloring Digital Stamps with Your Computer
If you’re interested in coolring your digital stamp images with the computer instead of with markers or pencils there is a free program called Paint.net. The Craft Secrets blog shows you how to use this program to add color to … Read More ...
A Chance to Help Out a Fellow Artist
I recently got an e-mail from a friend who is originally from Vermont, she’d heard about a tiny little post office located in Rupert Vermont ran by collage artist Jane Davies which is in danger of being closed down. In … Read More ...
Freebie: On-line Card Idea Magazine
Echo Park has a great free on-line magazine”Creative Cards” to download with 24 different card ideas, click here to download (you will need to check out through their system but it’s free)
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Project: Rolled Paper Heart
Here’s a pretty way to use of scrap strips of pattern paper. Try rolling them up and making shapes with the tubes. The My Mind’s Eye blog has instructions for making this lovely hart design.
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Tips: Stamp Storage
Craft Storage Ideas has several great ideas for organizing and storing all your different types and styles of stamps, click here to check it out.
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Inspiration: Stamped Valentine Advent Calendar
This advent calendar from Loves Rubber Stamps make me want to squeal like a little piggy! Find more info on this super cute project on their blog.
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Product Review: Silhouette Double Sided Adhesive Kit
I recently got a chance to play around the the brand new Double Side Adhesive Kit from Silhouette. This neat kit allows you to die cut shapes and apply glitter or flocking to add some fun sparkle or fluff … Read More ...
Tutorial: Fairy Frame Card
This stunning card was made by Lori, one of the card designers from Sweet Pea stamps. She’s got a video tutorial on how she made the lovely frame with Ultrathick Embossing Powder and how to make the fairies wings 3D, … Read More ...
Tip: What to Do With Large Cards
Have you ever made a card and just piled on the embellishments (it’s so easy to do) or maybe made a card way too large to fit into any envelope you’ve got in your craft drawer? Goodness knows I end … Read More ...