Channin added some wonderful foliage to a large tree stamp using an ink smooshing technique. By placing Distress Ink 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...
Cricut Craft Cart from Origami
Do you love using your Cricut machine but don’t have anywhere to store your Cricut supplies? Then learn how to create your own Cricut Craft Cart using a product from Origami! In a tutorial, by Beth Kingston of Kingston Crafts, … 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.
-Heather
Looking … Read More...
Cricut Crafts – 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.
-Heather
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
Looking for Baby themed papers, stickers and embellishments? Check … 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
Mini albums are great little … Read More...
Printable: Teacher Gift Card Holders
Just in time for back to school these fun teacher gift card holders are a great way to say thanks to your child’s favorite teacher. And they are FREE to download!
Visit the Crazy Little projects blog to download them.… Read More...
Gardening Folio
This lovely mini folio album is a fun way to scrapbook your gardening. With flap and pockets there are lots of interactive elements inside. You could include photos of what you’ve grown, recipes you made, tuck in seeds or add … Read More...
Unicorn Cards with Ink Pad Card Backgrounds
Chrissie used ink pads as watercolors for the pretty rainbow background on this card. It’s perfect for trendy unicorn or galaxy themed cards.
Visit the Spectrum Noir blog for her video tutorial.
-Heather Looking for more Unicorn embellishments, stamps and … Read More...
Pick the Right Die Cut Machine For You
If you’re a little late to the die cutting game don’t fear, it’s never too late to jump in and start adding die cut shapes to your scrapbook pages, cards and home decor products. But you might be a bit … Read More...
Cut and Emboss Folders
Spellbinders has new amazing folders that cut and emboss at the same time in one pass through your die cutting machine, how cool is that!? Nichol Spohr added an additional element to them by adding ink to the folders for … Read More...