Close to My Heart has a new episode of Art and Soul out, this video focuses on versatility with segments on masculine cards , a step by step card tutorial, cards made with stickers and how to use the new … Read More ...
Technique Blog: Patti Behan
I recently shared with you a cool technique video by Patti Behan and I’ve now discovered she has a wonderful blog dedicated to sharing her techniques! My favorites are her step by step technique videos on how to make animal … Read More ...
Trend: Inchies
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 as they are only one inch. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Stair Step Card
Visit Splitcoast Stampers for a terrific tutorial by the very talented Beate Johns for step by step instructions and a video to make this lovely stair step fold card.
-Heather
… Read More ...New Release: Blockheads
Blockheads Paper Arts has recently released these unique stamps made especially to fit on plain chipboard coasters, they have a blank space that’s perfect for a monogram. I think these are a great gift idea, make some with the Amore … Read More ...
Project Video: Using Stickles and Dimensional Pearls
Watch this wonderful and very informative video by Jennifer McGuire for Two peas in a Bucket, she shows how to make these adorable owl cards with inks and stamps from Hero Arts and adds tons of interest using Stickles glitter … Read More ...
Project: Interlocking Gatefold Card
Visit Qbee’s Quest blog for a wonderful step by step tutorial on how to make this fantastic interlocking gatefold card. Brenda also shares lots of other wonderful projects on her blog , so be sure to check out the rest … Read More ...
Freebie: More Card Sketches
Visit the Unscripted Sketches Blog every Saturday for a wonderful free card sketch along with lots of great samples made using that weeks sketch. April Hall did the wonderful card shown above, here’s April’s Blog for more great cards from … Read More ...
Inspiration: Stamped Water Bottle
Why carry a plastic water bottle with you when you can carry your own cool stamped water bottle. Show off your own style and help the environment at the same time! Visit Collen Penn’s blog Clever Nesting to see how … Read More ...
Freebie: Page Maps for Your Cards!
Are you looking for inspiration for your card layouts? Page Maps offers Card Maps, FREE sketch ideas for your cards as well as their sketches for scrapbook pages. These are really great jumping off points to get your creative … Read More ...
Tip: Add Easy Accents to Your Cards
Check out this fantastic article by Shari Carroll on how to use some popular products to add some easy but very cool accents to your stamped cards.
-Heather
… Read More ...Trend: Using Felt on Your Cards
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 my Cuttlebug … Read More ...
Project: Color Flip Book
Nicole Heady of Papertrey Ink has posted the instructions for this cool color flip book along with a free graphic download. Make one of these fun books yourself to help with color combination inspiration.
-Heather
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Inspiration and Trend: Stamping On Fabric
Check out this fabulous post on Capture the Moment where Nicole Heady talks about incorporating fabric into your stamping projects. Be sure to follow the other blog links she lists to see some fantastic ideas from the Papertrey Design Team … Read More ...
Trend: Color Combo
I love interesting and unexpected color combinations, ones that don’t sound like they would look good together but when you see them together they really work. One really hot color combo right now is yellow and grey, it’s popping up
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