The Cut at Home blog has a video tutorial showing how to use lovely pattern papers, stamping inks and stamps to make a pretty Easter shadow box card. It includes directions for Silhouette owners but also has a link to … Read More ...
Project: Die Cut Easter Card
Here’s a sweet Easter card made with die cuts from Poppy Stamps. Liquid Pearls was used to add pattern and dimension to the eggs. Like Ilona Zbieg did with this card one of my favorite things to do when using … Read More ...
Technique: Stencil Masking
Good day sunshine! Stencil are so popular, they are inexpensive and work great with all your other paper crafting items. And they are so many different techniques you can do with stencils. Jennifer McGuire will teach you a masking technique … Read More ...
Card Technique: Stained Glass Look
Sandy Allnock achieved this beautiful stained glass look by repeatly stamping and heat embossing a butterfly stamp, coloring it with markers and spritzing it with water and then covering the entire panel with a layer of clear embossing. This is … Read More ...
Project: Tool Organizer
This project combines two of my favorite things, recycling and storage ideas. Can you believe this amazing tool organizer is made from 12 empty toilet paper tubes?! Anne’s Paper Creations is sharing a video tutorial on how to paint, cover … Read More ...
Project: Collage Art Bird House
I’m in love with this amazing mixed media bird house project! The Layers of Ink blog has step by step photos to show you how to alter a plain wooden bird house using paints, inks, showing how to add color … Read More ...
Project: One Sheet Mini Album
The Scrappylicious blog will show you how to fold and cut a single sheet of 12″ x 12″ cardstock and turn it into a mini album. Decorate it with stamps, photos and pattern papers and it’s the perfect size to … Read More ...
Project: Upcycled Gardening Tool
Terry from Terry’s Work in Progress had an old rusty gardening tool sitting around and by covering it with crackle paint and adding stamped images she totally transformed an old bulb planter into a work of art. This is recycling … Read More ...
Tip: DIY Stamps with Household Objects
Looking for a fun way to make your own stamps and you have a box of gelatin in your cupboard? Then you’re all set to make some cool DIY stamps. You can make your own gelli stamping plate with gelatin … Read More ... Project: Welcome Neighbor Card
Have a new neighbor or know some moving into a new home? Using a combination of coordinating stamps and die cuts the Sizzix blog has directions for making this sweet stair step style welcome card. Click here for the tutorial.… Read More ...
New Product: Magic Stamp
Do you have something with texture that you think would make a great stamp? Well there’s a cool tool just for that! It’s called the Magic Stamp and it’s a large foam block that you heat up and soften with … Read More ...
Project: Mixed Media Banner
Do you need a banner for your blog? Don’t purchase one, make your own. The Crafty Individuals blog shares step by step photo directions from Coco for a large mixed media scene banner. She used a combination of stencils, paste, … Read More ...
Project: Bunny Rabbit Card
This super sweet bunny rabbit card would be perfect for an Easter card or any Spring occasion. Heather Campbell has a video tutorial making this card using die cutting , rubber stamps and she’ll show you how to heat emboss … Read More ...
Project: Computer Tablet Shaped Card
The C C Designs stamps blog has a tutorial using die cuts and stamps to make a fun greeting card shaped like a tablet. There are even pockets to tuck in money or gift cards. This would be a great … Read More ...
Tips: How to Use A Copic Marker (or any other) Blender Pen
alcohol markers are great for coloring your stamped images and each company that makes them also sells a blender pen but what exactly does a blender pen do? A blender pen is like a clear marker and can move marker … Read More ...