The Fuse Tool is a heated tool that looks a bit like a wood burning tool that can be used to make pockets and flaps from plastic page protectors for your scrapbook but you can also use it on your … Read More ...
Project: Bright Floral Card
This bright and brilliant card was made with Chameleon markers, these unique markers fade as you color so you go from intense to a more muted color, perfect for shading your stamped images! This tutorial will show you how to … Read More ...
Project: Glitter Sunset Card
Create a stunning shimmering sunset background for your cards by using sheets of double sided adhesive or tape behind a large die cut and adding rows of different colors of glitter. The 21st Century Pilow Book blog will teach you … Read More ...
Tip: Die Cut Card Border
Take your die cut shapes and turn them into a border for your cards by only cutting out part of the dies. The Top Dog Dies blog shows you how to get more use from your die cut shapes with … Read More ...
Project: Faux Pewter Card Accent
Head to your pantry instead of your craft stash to make cool metallic accents for your cards with a faux pewter embellishment made of tin foil. The All Free Paper Crafts site has a template and instructions for making a … Read More ...
Tip: Embellishments with a Faux Burlap Look
The rustic look of burlap is really trendy right now and you can achieve a similar look on paper and acrylic accents by using a scarp of burlap to “stamp” the pattern with. The Paper Ink and Smile blog has … Read More ...
Tips: Layering Papers
Do you hoard papers like I do? I have several stashes of scrapbooking paper that I really don’t want to cut up and use on projects because it’s just too pretty to use! Or sometimes I have pattern papers that … Read More ...
Product Review: Custom Stamps from Standard Stamp
Custom stamps are perfect for your home, office, business and crafting needs. For things like addressing envelopes, wedding announcements, personalizing the backs of your hand made cards, gift tags, stationary, marketing your business and more. If you’re looking for … Read More ...
Project: Ocean Shaker Card
This is a great twist on a shaker card, using a food saver pouch and filling it with water glycerin, sequins and glitter Larissa created this fun ocean card. She’s got more info on how to make one over on … Read More ...
Tip: Color Theory
If you make cards, scrapbook, sew clothes or knit everyone who crafts can benefit from at least a basic understanding of color theory. Sometimes if a project looks “off” to you it might be because the colors aren’t working well … Read More ...
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 ...
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
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...