This beautiful mixed media paper doll is made from a chipboard doll shape with a stamped dress, added embellishments and a painted resin head. You can find directions for her over on the Stampington and Company site.
-Heather
Project: Paper Bag Gift Card Holder
You can turn a small brown paper bag 
into a cool gift card holder with this tutorial from Bev Gerard. Decorate it with papers, die cuts and stamps. Find a complete step by step tutorial and video over on the … Read More...
Card Making Tip: Use a Die Cut as a Stencil
Here’s a another way to use your die cut shapes or large punches. Die cut out the image and use the left over “negative” shape as a stencil. Blend ink and/or stamp over top your custom stencil for a wonderful … Read More...
Technique: Embossed and Ink Blended Stamped Card
This lovely card was made by stamping and heat embossing the flower and leaves onto white cardstock with white embossing powder and then using a blending tool and ink pad to add the soft colors. You can find a video … Read More...
Project: House Pop Up Card
This Pop Up Card is a really clever way to use 3-D die cuts! You can find directions for making this cool house pop up card over at Hero Arts, it uses one of their 3-D die cuts. Click here … Read More...
Freebie: Easter Girl with Bunny Digital Stamp
You can download a black and white copy of this adorable girl with her bunny digital stamp for free over at Dearie Dolls. She’ll make cute cards for Easter!
-Heather
Finding the right marker for colouring skin can be exceptionally … Read More...
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-Heather
Project: Kids Craft – Stamped Finger Puppets
How cute are these little stamped finger puppets? Stamp, color and cut out some cute animals and add a little elastic to the back. This project is great for kids to make then they have something to play with afterwards. … Read More...
Project: 3D Paper Shamrocks
Here’s a great use for all those strips of unused pattern paper you probably have lying around. Turn the green ones into 3D paper shamrocks to decorate for St. Patrick’s Day. Visit the Hoosier Homemade blog for complete instructions.
-Heather
Project: Mixed Media Wood and Stamps CenterPiece
This project is such a unique and interesting way to use stamps! Patrica added stamped birds and die cut flowers and leaves to a pretty piece of wood for this amazing home decor project. You can find more info and … Read More...
Technique: St. Patrick’s Day Card with Double Ribbon Bow
This cute St. Patrick’s Day card features a really cool bow technique using two different ribbons. You can find a link to a Youtube tutorial video for this bi-colored bow over on the Really Reasonable Ribbon blog.
-Heather
Project: Die Cut Air Freshener and Note Pad
I love seeing die cuts used in ways other then on cards or scrapbook pages! You can keep your car smelling sweet with this fun air freshener made with new dies from Ellen Hull. There’s also a cute matching mini … Read More...
Card Making Technique: Water Color Lifting
Here’s a really cool stamping technique from Jennifer McGuire called water color lifting. First Jennifer applied water based markers all over her paper then added water, then she heat embossed stamped background images with clear powder, then she lifted off … Read More...
Technique: Blue Bird Card with Embossed Stencling
Using stencils with texture paste is a great way to add dimension to your cards. You can even add color to the plain paste once it dries with markers. The Remembering Life’s Moments blog has directions for making this lovely … Read More...
Freebie: 20’s Fashion Coloring Page
This weeks freebies from Dover Publication includes lots of images from the 20’s, these fashions are big styles on Downton Abby and this coloring page reminds me of Ladys Mary and Edith. Click here to download this lovely page.
-Heather
Review and Giveaway: Stampin’ Up Paper Pumpkin Kit for February
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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: Stenciled Step Card
Stampendous has some cool new twist on stencils out that you trace and then color in the intricately detailed designs. The look reminds my of the trendy Mandala style coloring pages. Kristine shares on her blog how she made this … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Stamped Wall Art
This amazing mixed media art piece was made by stamping and coloring on fabric with different coloring mediums like brush markers and gelato sticks. You’ll find a video tutorial from designer Carisa over on the Design Memory Crafts blog.
-Heather
Project: Twist Card Gift Card Holder
Here’s a cool twist on the traditional card shape. This fun twisted card serves double duty as a gift card holder as well. You can find complete cutting, folding and assembling directions for making one over on the Stempeleinaleins blog.… Read More...
Tutorial: Get a Hand Sketched Look with Rubber Stamps
Do you feel like you can’t sketch or draw very well (I know I do) but love that look? Here’s a fantastic technique from Melanie Muenchinger using rubber stamps with Colored Pencils on sketch paper to achieve that wonderful hand … Read More...