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Isn’t this the cutest little bee you’ve ever seen?! Bold stripes of black paint are the perfect background for this adorable bumble bee costume Halloween layout from Kat Benjamin.
Visit the Pretty Little Studio blog for a closer look.
-Heather… Read More...
This sweet holiday card holds a surprise. Inside is a pop up that holds a gift card. Amy Young will show you how to measure, score and fold this clever way to deliver a gift this holiday season.
A splash of yellow paint and leaves die cut from different pattern papers made the perfect background and border for this fall scrapbook page. I love how Jen Gallacher used inking to her journaling strips for an added rustic look.… Read More...
These Poinsettia Gift Tags are lovely! Marilyn applied glitter to die cut pieces of acetate and used her heat gun to form the flower petals for a realistic 3D look. The gold embossed words finish these off nicely. These could … Read More...
This amazing Mini Folio Album was made by Sandi Nagel using chipboard covered with pattern papers and added embellishments from Graphic 45. She’s got detailed step by step directions and measurements so you can make your own.
Cooking, warm mittens, cozy sweater and fireplaces, all images that conjure a warm Happy Home. Grab your colored pencils and cozy up with a hot beverage and these 6 coloring pages. They are FREE to download from Dover Publications.
Using fun and funky die cuts from Tim Holtz Shari put together this cute Halloween Garland. Perfect for decorating your mantel, doorway or party backdrop this Halloween.
Visit the Simon Says Stamp blog for her tutorial.
-Heather
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I made this fun scene of a witches cat flying on a broom across a night sky using the Cauldron Bubble stamps and coordinating Toil and Trouble dies from Stampin’ Up. I also used the houses from the holiday … Read More...
These playfully sophisticated Kate Spade inspired digital papers are perfect for dozens of your craft and scrapbooking projects with colorful, peppy and upbeat styles and high-resolution patterns!
Visit Craft a Doodle to download.
-Heather
Justine Hovey got a realistic look for this fall wreath card by using the no-line coloring technique. I love the colored pencils on the Kraft colored cardstock too, it really helps the images to stand out.
There are many ways to add color to your stamping. There are markers, pencils, ink pads, embossing powders and more. If you’re new to stamping or a seasoned stamper looking to get out of your “go to” coloring mediums check … Read More...
Why wait until you get home from a trip to journal or scrapbook about it? Try doing it in the moment and on the go. Take a few (or a bunch :)) of supplies with you on the road and … Read More...
Using scrapbooking supplies like die cuts and pattern papers Zelda made this pretty home decor project. I love the sewing she added and putting it in all together on an embroidery hoop is perfect.
This amazing floral mixed media card has so much depth and dimension you’d need to put it in a box instead of an envelope. Also because it’s a gift in itself. I love the little cat in a bee costume … Read More...
This fun circle background template works for just about any subject. You can add your own patterns and photo to this fun and FREE digi scrapbook template.
Visit the Sahlin Studio blog for the download.
-heather
Altenew has just released some beautiful rolls of wide Washi Tape. These tapes make great card backgrounds or sections can be cut away for smaller images. I love the trendy galaxy tape! Vicky Papaioannou created 5 cards with these … Read More...
By digitally combining multiple photos Sharon-Dewi got a fantastic scene for this scrapbook layout. By merging them together it looks like a timelapse photo. How cool! She’ll show you how to use Photoshop CC for this technique.
The pile of leaves on this cute autumn card is a flap that lifts to reveal a fun scene underneath. Christy used partial die cutting on her leaf pile to make the flap.
Using die cuts and Distress Oxide Ink Pads Vicky created the cover for this wonderful art journal. I love how she used torn corrugated cardboard for a hill. She’ll show you how to make the entire album using cardstock, … Read More...
These wonderful Owl Post digi images would be perfect for Harry Potter themed Birthday
or Halloween party invites. Or for scrapbooking the party photos. They are FREE to download from Designs by Miss Mandee.
-Heather… Read More...
