You can stamp on many different surfaces but did you know you can also use stamps along with an etching solution on copper and get some really stunning results? These etched pieces can be used in jewelry and mixed media … Read More...
Project: Decorated Coffee Bag
Know a coffee lover? Here’s a fun gift to make for them, decorate the front of a bag of coffee with stamps and die cuts. The U Cut @ Home blog has a video tutorial with all the details.
-Heather
New Release: Teeny Tiny Valentine Card Kit
If you’re doing classroom cards, a card exchange with fellow stampers or need some cards for co-workers or neighbors this Valentine’s Day this Teeny Tiny Card kit is just the thing. It’s got supplies to make 25 small stamped cards … Read More...
Freebie: Mandala Snowflake Coloring Page
If you’re not completely sick of snow like I am 🙂 we got 15″! then you might enjoy sitting down and relaxing coloring this pretty mandala style snowflake coloring page. It’s free to download from Dover Publications, click here to … Read More...
Review: Stampin Up Sale-A-Bration
Now is the very best time to order from Stampin Up! For every $50 (pre-tax and shipping) you order you receive an item of your choice from the Sale-a-Bration catalog! Some items are available the entire time from Jan … Read More...
Project: Water Colored Deer Card
The Understand Blue blog has a quick video tutorial showing you how to mask and water color this lovely deer scene, click here to watch.
-Heather
Congrats…….
LadySusanpdx, you’ve won the Jan. Paper Pumpkin kit! Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent.
Thanks to all who entered. Be sure to check back next month, we give away one kit each month!!
-Heather
Project: Animal Faced Envelopes
Here’s a fun way to jazz up your card envelopes. On the back draw a simple animal face, add a punched heart nose and bits of pattern paper cut into ear shapes and you’ve got an adorable envelope. This would … Read More...
Project: Valentine Treat Wrapper
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...