Gigi’s Creative Designs blog has directions for cutting cardstock and pattern paper to wrap around chocolate nuggets to make the most adorable little mailbox treat wrapper. Click here for all the details.
-Heather
Technique: Sewing Around Die Cuts
I was personally excited to see this fun card over on the Ellen Hudson Classroom blog since I got an embroidery hoop die myself recently. Miriam has made a lovely card using the hoop die and inside she’s added an … Read More...
Tip: Paper Pleats for Cards
The Paper Cookie blog has folding directions for making a sweet paper pleated border for your cards, click here to check it out.
-Heather
Freebie: On Line Pop Up Cards Book
Karen Burniston’s new Pop it Ups Cardmaking eBook is available to download for free. This fun book has directions for 10 different pop up cards from some amazing designers including Shelly Hickox who designed this wonderful Hot Air Balloon pop … Read More...
And the winner is………..
Congrats Melody S!
You’re the winner of the Coloring Studio book giveaway! Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent you.
Thanks to all who entered!
Heather
Card Making Project: Water Colored Vellum Card
This stunning card was made by stamping and heat embossing white flowers all over vellum and then using Tim Holtz’s Distress Ink pads and a wet brush to watercolor a selection of the flowers. Hop on over to the Bearydo … Read More...
SVG Freebie: Valentine Tree Treat Bag
Load up this adorable tree bag holder with candy for your sweet heart this Valentine’s Day. This SVG cut file is available for FREE from SVG Cuts. Add some initials and wood grain embossing folder to really make it special. … Read More...
Review and Giveaway: Stampin’ Up Paper Pumpkin Kit for January
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If you’re looking for paper crafting inspiration Paper Pumpkin is here to inspire you and bring creativity to your door each and every month. Paper Pumpkin is a subscription kit brought … Read More...
Project: Woodland Animal Birthday Card
Find directions for making this sweet woodland animal birthday card over on the Made by G3 blog. You’ll learn how to ink up the background, add an embossed tree and stamp and color the cute forest animals. Click here to … Read More...
Project: Floral Stamped Card with Tips on Masking Technique
Yana Smaluka is sharing a video tutorial on her blog showing how to make a lovely card by masking out a pretty all over floral pattern using flower stamps in a set that have an outline and a solid center … Read More...
Freebie: Vintage Valentine Images
The Far Far Hill blog has a wonderful collection of Vintage Valentine images that you can download for free to use on tags, treat bags and cards. Click here for the download link.
-Heather
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Freebie and Project: Winter Mug Card
Warm up someone special up on a cold day with this winter mug card, you can slide in a note, cocoa packet or gift card inside. The Your Next Stamp blog has directions for making it as well as a … Read More...
Project: Shaker Heart Embellishments
Shake up someone Valentine’s Day with this lovely shaker heart embellishments. The Pine is Here blog has directions for die cutting, stitching and stuffing them, add them to cards, tags or treat bags for a fun touch. Click here for … Read More...
Review and Giveaway: The Coloring Studio
The Coloring Studio is a new publication from Stampington and Company that focuses on the huge trend of adult coloring books. Inside you’ll find over 50 coloring pages from many different artists with a large variety of styles … Read More...
Tip: Labeling Ink Pads
Many ink pads do not show what color they are on the side of the pad so it can be frustrating if you have them stacked to try to find the color you are looking for. Stephanie Barnard from The … Read More...
Project: Pet Treat Bags
Have a furry friend you want to make up something sweet for? Here’s a cute decorated treat bag to make up from Sizzix for your pets. Click here for directions.
-Heather
Project: Decorated Card File Box
Do you like to make up extra cards to have on hand when you need to sent them? Here’s pretty way to store them in a covered card file box. The Hazel and Ruby blog has tips on how to … Read More...
Tip: Turn a Cloud Die into a Flower
Paulina has a terrific way to get more from a popular punch/die cut shape, she’s turned a cloud into a flower, how clever! Pop on over to her blog Pretty Pink Posh and she’ll show you how to assemble it.… Read More...
Project: Pocket Tissue Holder
Unfortunately this time of year everyone seems to be getting sick. L( If someone you know is feeling ill send them a pick me up with this adorable Pocket Tissue holder. Vicki Parsons has a tutorial showing you how to … Read More...
Technique: Wall and Floor Background for Stamped Images
The Copic Marker Europe blog has a simple way to add an indoor background for your stamped images. Stamp your subject and then draw 2 lines behind and using a circular pattern and speckle technique with your makers make a … Read More...