The BEADZ blog has directions for turning the cover of a plain old chipboard photo album into a pretty mixed media art piece using gesso, ink sprays, modeling paste and stencils. I love the texture on this one!
-Heather
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The BEADZ blog has directions for turning the cover of a plain old chipboard photo album into a pretty mixed media art piece using gesso, ink sprays, modeling paste and stencils. I love the texture on this one!
-Heather
… Read More ...Here’s a really lovely way to store your recipes or organize your greeting cards, in a pretty handmade accordion box. Find directions for making one over on the Authentique Paper blog.
-Heather
… Read More ...Paper Quilling seems to be making a big come back. I remember my mom doing it way back in the 70’s and I’m seeing it again popping up on lots of cards. If you’re not familiar with paper quilling and … Read More ...
Check out this video tutorial over on the Stampington and Company site and learn how to incorporate gesso, pain and stamps for a fun mixed media bird tag.
-Heather
… Read More ...This is my second review using products from the brand new Stampin’ Up Catalog. If you missed my first post with details about what’s in the catalog, along with more project ideas you can check it out here.… Read More ...
Find step by step directions and a video tutorial over on Splitcoast Stampers by Debby Hughes teaching you how to only partial die cut an image. This adds a wonderful dimension to your cards.
-Heather
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It’s great to add bows, buttons and heavy embellishments to a card but then how does it fit inside of a regular envelope? The JustRite Stamps blog has the answer with directions for making a dimensional envelope.
-Heather
… Read More ...This pretty little match box is a great way to give a small gift, find directions for folding one up on a scoring board over on the Prickley Pear blog.
-Heather
… Read More ...Looking for a last minute gift for the kids to make for Dad? Use a large die cut shape out of stencil material, apply on a canvas and the let the kids finger paint over it, remove the die cut … Read More ...
The Hero Arts blog has five cool techniques you can do with ink daubers, from coloring plain twine to inking your rubber stamps and more, visit their blog for all the details.
-Heather
… Read More ...The Paper Pass Times blog has instructions for making a neat side step card. You can decorate these anyway you like, I love the Father’s Day golfing theme they used. My dad loves to golf I might have to make … Read More ...
The Faber-Castell blog is sharing a card technique using melted Paper Crafter’s Crayons, click on the video link on their blog to learn how to add this fun background to your cards.
-Heather
… Read More ...Instead of slipping pictures of the kids inside a card how about making the card with the photos? The Joyful Daisy blog has directions for making a fun mini scrapbooking card. Guaranteed to make any grandparent smile!
-Heather
… Read More ...The Cardmaking Artists blog has a cute spotted owl digi stamp to download for free.
Be sure to check their blog often as they frequently offer other free digital stamp designs for limited times.
-Heather
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The All Things Paper blog is sharing directions for making an adorable baby card with a sweet little qullied duck. If you’ve never tried paper quilling before this is a great easy design to start with.
-Heather
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