These turtle stamps from Studio Katia are so cute! Laura used them to make a fun card with a matching gift tag. I love how to she used a stencil with glitter paste for bubbles on her background.
Altering Word Die Cuts
Theresa has a great tip to get more from your die cut words and phrases. She just wanted just the “You” part of a “Thank You” die so she altered her die cut and removed the parts she didn’t need. … Read More...
Six Die Cutting Hacks
Simon Hurley has 6 great hacks for die cutting. With tips like how to make your own stamps with your die cuts, tricks to make die cutting easier like using adhesive cardstock and Press n Seal and several more great … Read More...
Product Review: Whimsy Stamps
I recently got the chance to try out some stamps from a wonderful company called Whimsy Stamps. They carry photo-polymer clear stamps, rubber on cling mount stamps, digital stamps, stencils, metal dies and pattern papers. Whimsy has many … Read More...
Crafty T-Shirt Design
Show the world you’re a crafty gal (or guy) with this fun Crafty T-shirt. The metallic gold heat transfer really stands out on the black shirt.
Visit the Silhouette blog for project directions.
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Craft Room Tour
I love to see young people getting into crafting and especially guys. Simon Hurley is a talented young crafter who posts loads of amazing paper crafting tutorials and projects on his blog and Youtube. And his craft room is more … Read More...
Ink Smooshing Technique
Channin added some wonderful foliage to a large tree stamp using an ink smooshing technique. By placing Distress Inks and water on acetate she was able to control her color and placement for a great realistic look. This idea would … Read More...
Woodland Animals Baby Layout
This sweet fox face layout looks so much like a quilt it’s perfect for baby pictures. Denise pierced the die cut and stitched around it and added pretty pattern papers behind to get a great quilted look. I also love … Read More...
Card Sketches and Color Inspiration
Feeling a little stampers block, stuck on how to start your next card? Each month Papertrey Ink posts card sketches and color combo inspirations to help jump start your creativity.
Click here to see their latest collection of inspiration.
-Heather… Read More...
31 Holidays in August (an excuse to stamp)
Looking for an excuse to get creative and make a card? Try some of these “holidays” and make and mail something fun and different to a friend. Like did you know today is the day the US dollar bill was … Read More...
Polaroid Inspired Project Life Layout
Add a retro look with a Polaroid inspired journal or photo card on your next scrapbook page. These great for Project Life pages! Jenna used the Collect app to create hers, she’s got how to tips and some wonderful Disney … Read More...
Rainbow Stamping with Ink Cubes
Ink cubes, which are just small ink pads, make it easier to ink small stamps or selective areas. Gina used a pretty rainbow selection of cubes to add different colors to multiple words using a stamp positioning tool and also … Read More...
Food and Drink Birthday Booklet
Inspired by the theme Food and Drink Kath stamped up this fun little booklet. She’ll show you how she inked watercolor paper, added her stamped images and stencil designs and put together her little birthday book.
Adding Nuvo Drops to a Layout
Add some texture, color and shine to your next scrapbook page with Nuvo Drops. These colorful embellishments come in a squeeze bottle for making your own dots. You can add dots to make a border or add accents to other … Read More...
Subtle Embossing Around Stamps
Instead of using the coordinating die cut to cut out this stamped strawberry image Virginia used it to add a subtle line of embossing around it.
Find more info on this idea over on her blog Yes, Virginia.
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Removable vs. Permanent Vinyl
Vinyl is great to add to all sorts of projects but when should you use removable and when should you use permanent vinyl? Cricut has some helpful tips, like use removable for walls and nail art but permanent for items … Read More...
Superhero Slider Card
Let someone know how super you think they are with this adorable superhero slider card. This cute little guy reminds me of Mighty Mouse 🙂
Find the card tutorial on the Create a Smile Stamps blog.
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Baby Mobile
Use some of your scrapbooking supplies like pattern paper, die cuts and twine to make a sweet baby mobile.
Visit the Close to My Heart site for complete project directions.
-Heather… Read More...
8 Unique Stencil Cards
The stencil trend is still going strong and companies are upping their game with more different and unique stencils. Justine Hovey focuses on some interesting stencils that she loves, some can be layered, turned or have multiple designs in one.… Read More...
Tropical Mini Album
Keep those fun summer memories inside bright Tropical Mini Album. I love the trendy flamingo and the combination of canvas and paper!
Find page and album cover ideas over on the 7 Gypsies blog.
-Heather… Read More...