Ok, this is a super cool idea that I’ve got to try. Kristina Werner shows how to “selectively” emboss using a diffuser with your embossing templates, in other words only embossing certain areas so you can leave some parts smooth … Read More...
Freebie: Bear Digi Stamp
Birdie Brown has this super cute bear digital stamp to download for free, it’s only available this month though, so hurry and grab it while you can!
-Heather
Tip: What to Do With Large Cards
Have you ever made a card and just piled on the embellishments (it’s so easy to do) or maybe made a card way too large to fit into any envelope you’ve got in your craft drawer? Goodness knows I end … Read More...
Project: Make Your Own Paper Treat Box
Inky Antics stamps has a pdf instructions to download for making your own fun little treat box, I like how there is a window die cut out of the front to show what’s inside.
-Heather
Etsy Shop: Glitter Gurl Creations
Squeeeee!! My favorite Hogwarts professor in rubber?? Oh, yes please! Professor Remus Lupin as a rubber stamp, does it get any better then this? This wonderful hand carved stamp comes from Glitter Gurl Creations on Etsy. They also have other … Read More...
Project: Mouse and Cake Card
When I was a kid I used to love mice, I had a huge collection of all different kinds. So of course I adore all the cute mice stamps from Penny Black so much! Elisabeth Allan’s Art Studio has directions … Read More...
Project: Quad Card
I’m still really digging Instructagram, I’m finding lots of great new paper crafting ideas pop up there every day. And I recently saw a cool Quad Card over there made by Corrie Wagner that I wanted to share, click … Read More...
Freebie: 10 Vintage Bird Digis
Create with TLC is having a blog hop, at each stop along the way there is a free vintage bird image to download. That’s 10 freebies in all, how wonderful! Click here to get started hopping.
(image from Cynthia… Read More...
Inspiration: Art is a Way of Life
Irit Shalom has created a wonderful art inspired wall hanging using stamps, paints, stains, chipboard and more, check it out over on her blog.
-Heather
Sneak Peeks from CHA
It’s a new year and that means lots of new paper crafting products! The CHA show is going on now and all the big companies are showing off their new releases. The Scrappy Jedi has graciously gathered and linked to … Read More...
Freebie: Snowman Love Printable
My Grafico has this sweet image of a snowman couple in love to download for free. Perfect for a heartfelt Valentine’s Day card or winter anniversary!
-Heather
Card making Project: Simple ATC
Have you heard the term ATC or artist trading card and been curious what that means? It’s actually pretty simple, ATC’s are baseball card size cards that measure 3 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ inches and are made for sharing and … Read More...
Project: Tin CD Case
The Sakura blog has a cool idea for decorating a metal CD case using their colored Crystal Lacquer. They suggest using an image for inspiration and I think any number of rubber (use Staz- On ink to stamp) or digital … Read More...
Technique: Using Markers on Stamps for a Watercolor Look
Darlene Design has a wonderful technique video for achieving a watercolor look by coloring directly on your rubber stamps with markers and then spritzing with water. This is such a pretty, soft look!
-Heather
Techniques and More: Monthly Tags from Tim Holtz
Each month this year the amazing Mr. Tim Holtz will share a different tag, each filled with ideas, technique, product tips and more. His first tag of the year for January is now up on his blog along with detailed … Read More...
Freebie: Party Hat Printable
To help celebrate her birthday the amazing collage artist Claudine Hellmuth is sharing a fun free printable birthday party hat. Click here to download and PARTY ON!
-Heather
Inspiration: Snow Globe Card
I love this adorable snow globe card from Danielle Lounds ! It’s just precious! I really like how she used acetate to imitate the glass on the snow globe. Find out more about this card over on her blog The … Read More...
Technique: Snow Drift Background
Suzanne from Suzz’s Stamping Spot shares a masking technique for making a snowdrift background This look is prefect for winter scenes of animals, snowmen, etc. Make me want to bundle up!
-Heather
Freebie: ATC Backgrounds
You can download these lovely vintage inspired ATC (artist trading cards) sized background for free over at the With Wild Abandon blog.
-Heather
Tutorial and Freebie: Transfer a Digital Image to Wood
The Graphics Fairy has a tutorial showing how to transfer digital images onto wood using Transfer Artist Paper. She even includes the French vintage sign image for free but I think this idea would be wonderful to use for digital … Read More...