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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Project and Freebie: Fry Box Valentine Candy Container
Find directions for making these fun French Fry shaped candy boxes for Valentine’s day over at the There She Goes stamp blog. There is even a link to a free template download from Scrapbook Graphics.
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Project: Valentine Sucker Wrapper
Inky Antics has an instructional pdf to download for making this sweet Valentine sucker wrapper.
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Tip: Change a Clear Stamps Shape
Since clear stamps are some what flexable it’s possible to change the shape of a lot of them. For instance if you have a long image of a straight ribbon, you can curve it, you make circles into ovals, etc. … Read More ...
Project: Hearts Banner
Here’s a pretty and simple way to dress up your home for Valentine’s Day, a sweet little paper banner. Using dies and washi tape the folks at Lifestyle Crafts share a “how to” on their blog.
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Freebie: Valentine Coupon Book
The Harvest Moon Papiere blog has free pages to download and directions for a cute coupon book to give to your kids on Valentine’s Day.
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, and supplies?
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Tutorial: Flip Card
I love cards that move, pull open or flip out! Nicole Magouirk has a video tutorial showing you how to make this neat flip card.
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Project: Sour Cream Treat Holders
Using some pretty pattern paper and a little adhesive you can make these fun little sour cream container treat holders. Find directions on the Skip to My Lou blog.
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Technique: Gesso and Stencils
Renee from Bolton House shares this lovely card on her blog. She used multi color ink pads for the background and gesso with a stencil for the banner. I love the textures that technique gives!
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Tutorial: Carve Your Own Stamps
Do you have stamp design in mind but can’t find one on the market? Why not try your hand at carving your own stamps? Craft Foxes has a great step by step tutorial for using print blocks and carving tools… Read More ...
Project: Stamped Mixed Media Art
This wonderful piece of art was made by Candy Colwell at Creativity is Contagious. Using chipboard for her base she added pattern paper, stamping and die cuts and my favorite part, she used doilies for the dress skirt, how clever! … Read More ...
Project: Turn a Picture Frame into a Chalkboard
The Stampendous blog has directions for turning a picture frame into a super cute chalk board by painting the frame and stamping on it.
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Project: Stamped Snowflake Charms
Is winter over yet? 🙂 Nope? Well then I guess I should get with the program and make some wintery snowflake jewelry to wear. Elizabeth Allan has directions for stamping up these pretty snowflake charms, perfect forcard accents, jewelry, gift … Read More ...
Technique: Tile Effect for Stamping
This tile technique is a great way to add some interest to a large stamp. By using a scoring board to scoring your paper before stamping you can get this interesting effect. Find more info on the Stamping and Scrapping … Read More ...
Project: Hang in There Card
Know someone who might need a little pick me up? How about send them a “Hang In There” card? Kristina at Simon Says Stamp has a video tutorial for making this sweet card.
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