I love the romantic look of this handmade accordion book, reminds me of Jane Austen! Alexandra from Art Scrap and More created this beautiful book using paper, stamps, fabric and a few embellishments. What a lovely way to display photos!… Read More ...
Stamping Tips: Using Acrylic Sheets
Tyra from Craft Swag picked up a large acrylic sheet at the hardware store for less then $2 dollars and found some great ways to use it in her paper crafting. These sheets are perfect for mounting large clear or … Read More ...
Tutorial: Copic Marker Hair Coloring
Today we’re going to learn how to color our hair with Copic markers, ok, not really *our* own hair but the hair on our stamped images 🙂 The My Favorite Things blog has a wonderful tutorial showing how to get … Read More ...
Technique: Masking Stamps for Movement
Chrissie with Harvest Moon Papiere shares how to use a masking technique to show movement with your stamped images. This leaping bunny is so cute!
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Project: Paper Easter Bonnet
How is some people can look at poster board and crepe paper and come up with something as amazing as this Easter Bonnet? That’s way too much talent for me 🙂 Shelly Hickox shares on her blog how a trip … Read More ...
Review and Discount: Silhouette Sketch Pens
Did you know that not only does the Silhouette Cameo and Portrait machines cut out items like cardstock, vinyl and fabric but it can also sketch too?! By inserting the pens into the blade holder you can draw … Read More ...
Tip: How to Align Dies and Stamps
Lots of stamp companies are now introducing dies that match their stamps, it makes it so much easier to get a clean cut around your stamps without having to “fussy cut” with scissors. But it can be a little tricky … Read More ...
Techniques: Dry Embossing Ideas
Irat Shalom shares two really cool dry embossing techniques using paints and inks. I particularly love the embossed foil sheets, it’s a great look for masculine and steampunk projects!
-Heather… Read More ...
Project: Sunshine Card
I am SO ready for a little sunshine! How about you? JJ Bolton shares how she made this bright, sunny card and how she used a scoring board to get the embossed sun rays over on The CLASSroom blog.… Read More ...
Technique: Wedding Card with Airbrushing
Tobi Crawford will show you how to get a pretty and soft colored edge on your cards using an air brush system, click here to visit the Stampendous blog for more info.
-Heather
Looking for more Wedding themed papers and … Read More ...
Project: Stamped Notes and Holder
Here’s a pretty way to keep track of notes, tuck this stamped holder inside your purse. Find step by step directions and a video tutorial from Maureen Plut at Splitcoast Stampers.
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Project: Card Display
If you’re like me you’ve probably got lots of lovely hand made cards from friends (or that you’ve made your self) that you’ like to look at and enjoy all the time. Instead of stuffing them into a drawer why … Read More ...
Project: Travel Card with Ribbon Accent
Karen at Dreaming and Creating shares how she made this lovely travel themed card with instructions for making a pretty gathered ribbon embellishment.
-Heather… Read More ...
Technique: Water Coloring with Alcohol Markers
Here’s a wonderful way to get even more out of your alcohol markers, try water coloring with them. By rubbing the markers on a non porous surface, like glass or plastic you can use a water brush or wet … Read More ...
Project: Paper Nest
Claudine Hellmuth has a terrific idea for using up shredded scraps of papers, she turned them into wonderful little paper birds nests! I can picture using all kinds of colorful pattern paper shreds to make some really fun nests for … Read More ...