I recently got the chance to play with several different types of papers from Astrobrights. Astrobrights is just that, bright and bold for a great pop of color on any paper crafting project. It comes in 23 different colors … Read More ...
Project: Stage Card
Here’s another fabulous tutorial from Kim Score over at the Paper Punch Addiction blog, it’s a pop up stage card. I love the stamps and punches she chose, what a fun Halloween card! Click here for instructions to make one … Read More ...
Project and Freebie: Pop Up Deer Card
Visit Chantal Vincents blog for instructions on how to make this sweet pop up deer card, she even shares free blank tree and deer shapes for those of us who can’t draw 🙂
-Heather… Read More ...
Product Review And Giveaway (competition closed) – Silhouette Digital Cutting Tool
UPDATED: We are giving you the chance to win your very own Silhouette Machine. Go to the bottom of this post to see how you can win
I’ve been wanting a digital die cutting machine for awhile now so when … Read More ...
Technique: Paper Flowers
Paper flowers are popping up on cards all over the place, they are easy to make and add alot of dimension to any hand stamped card. Visit Dawn McVey’s blog for a great video tutorial on how she makes her … Read More ...
Trend: Day of the Dead
This weekend is the annual Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead celebration, it’s a time to honor family members and loved ones who have passed away. The use of brightly painted skulls and dressed up skeletons is
… Read More ... Trend: The Circus
A really fun trend I’ve seen popping up in stamping and paper crafting is the Circus. Use bright primary colors for fun cards and layouts, they are perfect for children’s birthday party invites or for a card for anyone who … Read More ...
Stamping Trends: Trees
A big popular trend right now is trees, there are lots of stamp companies with some great tree images. They make great masculine cards, they represent new beginnings (new job, home, baby), reflect an eco friendliness and seasonal changes, they … Read More ...
Trend: Robots
Robots are HOT HOT HOT right now! They are popping up every where and lots of stamp companies have some really fun new designs featuring robots. It can sometimes be hard to find more masculine images for boys ( of … Read More ...
Trend: Color Combo
I love interesting and unexpected color combinations, ones that don’t sound like they would look good together but when you see them together they really work. One really hot color combo right now is yellow and grey, it’s popping up
… Read More ... Trend: Go Green!
One of the hottest trends in crafting right now is going green. More and more companies are working hard at becoming environmentally friendly.
Close To My Heart recently reported how they are becoming a more green company. All of their … Read More ...
Are you addicted to Die Cuts?
Hi Everyone:
Lately Die cut has been a favorite of mine to use to make cards or to create a scrapbook lay out..
I had no idea there were so many types of die cuts out there..
Did you know … Read More ...
Fun Spiral Pop up card!
Hi Everyone:
Create this fun pop up card from Cindy by [tag]stamping[/tag] a cute pumpkin 🙂
Instructions here
Have a great day,
Maggie… Read More ...
Ice Cream Invite anyone?
Hi Everybody:
Do you bbq’s showers, bdays and any other activities coming up?
Create a fun invitation using this beautiful card by patty, using your stash and stamping, even digital papers 🙂 YUM!
Instructions here
Have a great week,
Maggie… Read More ...