Do you make your own die cut files or do you want to learn? Miss Mandee has some great tutorials for learning how. In her new tutorial using Adobe Illustrator she’ll show you how to make more complex layered cut … Read More...
Apple Shaped Card
This card idea is so clever, it uses a stencil to make a shaped card. Marleen used an apple stencil to make this cute apple shaped card. There are so many large stencil shapes that would be perfect to turn … Read More...
2 Ring Binding Mini Album
Looking to make your own mini album or can’t find the right size for your project? Using book making techniques Nancy Wething made this lovely 2 Ring Binder Mini Album. She’ll show you how to make the reinforced cover with … Read More...
Cards with Just Stamps and Inks
Back in the day when I started stamping it was mostly just rubber stamps, ink pads and cardstock. Not a lot of layers, no die cutting, no Copics (gasp!), just simple but still cute of course. Kristina Werner goes … Read More...
Fall Wreath Layout
A wreath of die cut and pattern paper leaves is the perfect frame for fall photos. I also love the trendy ink splatter on the background. Marcia has a video tutorial showing how she put the entire page together.
Shutter Gatefold Fall Card
This amazing Shutter Gatefold card has an aperture inside the opens when the card is opened to reveal a sentiment. How cool is that? Mary Deatherage has step by step photo and video instruction for making one.
Stenciled Cloud Background
Clouds are a perfect accent to many outdoor photos. Using Glitter Paste and a stencil learn how to add some shimmery clouds to a page layout.
The the Bo Bunny blog for directions.
-Heather
6 Halloween Coloring Pages
Get in the Halloween mood with 6 Halloween coloring pages. Each is a page filled with spooky images to print out and color. I love this Dracula page!
Find this one and 5 others for FREE over at Dover Publications… Read More...
Congrats to……….
Andrea Willis, she’s this months winner of the Paper Pumpkin kit giveaway!
-Heather
Easy Halloween Home Decor
Do you want to make some Halloween home decor but don’t want to spend hours making it? Then learn how to make your own framed Halloween decor pieces in just minutes! In this tutorial, by Beth Kingston of Kingston Crafts, … Read More...
How to Add Color to Stencil Paste
Simon Hurley has a great tip for getting customized color for your stencil paste. Using Nuvo Glimmer Paste and mixing it with Distress Ink her got not only great color but sparkle and shine with glitter. He’s sharing a video … Read More...
Keep Shining Layout
I love the mixed and matched pattern paper designs behind the open letters on this page title. It’s a great way to use up paper scraps! Take a closer look at this beautiful layout from Gwen Wruck over on the … Read More...
White Line Stamping Technique
Instead of using black ink to stamp with get a more subtle look using white ink instead. Mindy Baxter stamped her images with clear ink, colored them with Copic Markers and then stamped over again using white ink using a … Read More...
Layouts with a Bit of Sparkle
A bit of sparkle and shine adds texture, interest and draws the eye. Add a bit of shimmer to your next scrapbook page with touches of glitter, metallic paint, foils, sequins and more. The designers over at Get it Scrapped … Read More...
3 Heather Ellis Digital Stamps
Heather Ellis, the designer of the adorable Pure Innocence stamps has offered 3 FREE digital stamp downloads over on Craft Stash. There’s a cute boy bundled up for winter, a sweet girl with flowers and a bear with a drink.… Read More...
Scrapbook Canvas Project
Take your pages out of your albums and on to canvas for some wonderful personalized home decor. This stunning art piece was created by Ola Khomenok using wooden shutters, flowers, paints and more from Prima.
She’s filmed a tutorial video … Read More...
Inspiration: Apples
This is the best time of year for apples. Of course they are great for eating but they are also a great inspiration for paper crafting. Autumn, harvest, back to school, teachers, Halloween and Fall festival cards and scrapbook pages … Read More...
4 Fall Quote Printables
These great fall quote printables would be fun blown up and used as wall decor or shrunken down for accents on a page layout or greeting card. And they are FREE to download from Oh My Creative.
Fall Tree Die Cuts Card
Kittie used small applicators and ink pads to color the die cut leaves and birds on this stunning fall tree card. The movement she achieved with the falling leaves and flying birds is amazing. And I love how she got … Read More...
7 DIY Planner Hacks
Save money and get creative by DIYing your planner. Make your own pockets and envelopes, create custom embellishments, paper clips and more. We-R-Memory-Keepers
Find 7 great ideas for hacking your planner over at the W R Memory Keepers blog.
-Heather