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image from April J and Inkadinkado
Awhile ago Inkdinkado asked customers to submit their cards and projects using Inkadinkado stamps and they are now filling the InkaFriends gallery with all their wonderful creations. Sit down and relax and enjoy looking at…
image by Mel's Own Place
Here’s a fun, quick and easy project from Mel’s Own Place , use dimensional paint to make your own small stamps! How clever!
-Heather
image by Viki Douglas and Queen Kat
I recently came across this fun and whimsical stamp company called Queen Kat, they carry lots of cool clear stamp sets. I particularly love their mermaids, monsters and fairies. Such cute stuff, where else…
image by Tresa Black
Tresa Black is an amazing designer, I’m constantly inspired by her wonderful creativity. Visit her blog to be inspired yourself 
-Heather
And then there’s this one….
There’s no description, pattern or commentary on this, it’s just a photograph.
Anyone have a bunch of pink yarn laying around they’ve no plans for?
image by Wendy Vecchi
Wendy Vecchi has a great new video showing a cool background technique using Ranger’s Adirondack pigment inks and perfect pearls, try it out and add a nice shimmer to your next project!
-Heather
image by Creative Jewish Mom
Take a look at this stunning stamped table runner made by Creative Jewish Mom, visit her blog for more cool creations.
I found this on the Craft Gossip Flickr group page. If you’d like to have a…
Saucy’s Sprinkels posted an excellent tutorial on a self invented version of necklaces at Anthropology and Urban Outfitters. Great photos and instructions included. Plus pictures of a very yummy looking cake!
Definitely a A+ for ingenuity and a great use for left over…
As a teacher, I would always recommend that a child had a specific place in the house that was designated for homework. A place with few distractions that would help the students focus and get their work done quickly. Whether…
The Making Memories designers are making their way around the country to teach exclusive classes at local scrapbook stores. Coming up October 16-17, they’ll be in Lynnwood, WA (near Seattle) to teach two great classes and two fun-filled crops at…
One of the keys to being successful in school is organization. You can’t turn in homework or a project if it is lost in the depths of your backpack!! Parents are essential in helping kids stay organized and Roots and…
image by Stamp TV and Gina K
Gina K of Stamp TV has a great new two part video showing you step by step how to make a fun shaker card. She uses coffee to make her card but you can…
Next weekend check out Perth Upmarket to experience high quality, stylish, unique products created by Perth’s talented artists, craftsmen, designers and gourmets. There will be over 75 Retailers for the September market. See why Perth Upmarket has become the Premier Quarterly Market to to shop for original…
The Beading Gem’s Journal posted excellent tutorials on using t-shirts and recycled clothing to make jewelry.
I loved the draped necklaces, but there are styles for lots of tastes.
New colors, new patterns, new self striping or self patterning yarns…. Where’s all of this going? Well, if you’ve been following my ramblings, you know that I’m now among the ranks of those proudly known as “avid sock knitters”! And…
image by Ink Stains
Looking to make your own holder to store your Artist Trading Card collection? Visit the Ink Stains blog for a free ATC holder template.
-Heather
image by Gina K
Here’s a dress for all of you brides that want something just a bit different, a bit original, and well, a bit “out there”. But I like it, I really do! The dress was made from wool and incorporates dreadlocks…
image by Create Studio
Remember being little and carving potatoes to make stamps? Well relive the old days and check out this fun tutorial on potato stamping from Create Studio.
-Heather
