Here’s a wonderful crafting project to do with the kids when they are stuck inside on a cold day. Mommy Labs has directions for do it yourself letter pressing, the kiddos can create their own artwork to print again and … Read More ...
Projects: 12 Tags of Christmas
Each year I look forward to Tim Holtz’ 12 Tags of Christmas, he shares the most amazing tips, techniques and ideas! All the tags have been posted and you can visit his blog and scroll through the posts and enjoy … Read More ...
Project: Swivel Gift Tag
This is such a cute and clever idea for a gift tag. I spotted this fun swivel tag over on the Waltz Mouse blog, click on the link for directions.
-Heather
… Read More ...Card making Project: Pocket Card
Shari Carroll from Hero Arts has a great video showing how to make these fun pocket cards, perfect for tucking in a gift card or cash.
-Heather
… Read More ...Techniques: Paper Arts
Interweave is sharing 4 free downloadable articles about paper crafting. Learn different paper collage techniques, paper quilting and paper mache too. Click here to download.
-Heather
Looking for more digital papers to download? Check these out Design Bundles – … Read More ...
Project: Treat Box Card
This wonderful project is a card and treat box in one, how clever! You can download the instructional pdf from Inky Antics and make some yourself. These would perfect for teacher or co-wokers gifts!
-Heather
… Read More ...Project: Ribbon Stocking Ornament
Oh, how I adore projects made with ribbon! This one from Nicole Magouirk blew me away! She covered cardstock inadhesive, then laid down ribbons and ran the whole thing through her die cut machine to make a gorgeous … Read More ...
Project: Side Step Card
The Spotted Canary shares step by step instructions for this elegant Side Step Tree card. Click here to go to the tutorial.
-Heather
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Technique: One Layer Card
The holidays are probably the time when most of us stampers send out the majority of our hand-made cards. If you’re like me it can be difficult to make a card that isn’t thick with lots of layers and embellishments … Read More ...
Project: Sliding Penguin Card
Find complete instructions for making this adorable sliding penguin card over at the Spotted Canary.
-Heather
… Read More ...Technique: Embossed Color Blocking
This is a really cool technique from Blockheads! Combining color blocking with Distress Stains and sanded embossing you can get a really unique look for your card backgrounds. Find complete details here.
-Heather
… Read More ...Project: Stamped Clay Ornaments
These stamped clay ornaments are really lovely. Find complete how to directions over at the Pine is Here blog.
-Heather
… Read More ...Technique: Peeled Paint
Learn how to do a really cool peeled paint technique, perfect for card backgrounds, collage art and more. Watch the instructional video from Scrap Time.
-Heather
… Read More ...Project: Holiday Shopping List Holder
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? Here’s a way to make it a little more fun. There She Goes stamps shares a downloadable pdf for making this fun and functional holiday shopping list holder.
-Heather
… Read More ...Technique: Glittery Embossed Letters
How pretty and sparkly are these letters? Shelley from Stamptramp shares how to use chipboard, glitter glue and ultra thick embossing powder (UTEE) to make them.
-Heather
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