Page Maps has several wonderful card idea sketches new for January, visit and find samples made for each sketch along with a printable pdf too!
-Heather
Technique: Metallic Paper Embossing
Did you know you can add some color with your paper embossing folders by applying ink and other mediums? Add a touch of gold or silver shimmer to your embossing by using metallic Gelto sticks, visit the Design Memory Craft … Read More...
Magazine Review: The Stampers’ Sampler
The Stampers’ Sampler magazine has been around for many years and is one of the few magazine devoted completely to stamping. It’s also one of my favorites, I’ve been reading it for a very long time and was thrilled to … Read More...
Project: Paper Shadow Box
Getting the winter blues? Cheer up by making some spring time projects. Ellen Hudson’s Classroom blog has directions for making this stunning birdhouse shadow box using several different die cuts.
-Heather
Project and Template: Paper Napkin Rings
Add a lovely handmade touch to your dining table with some pretty paper napkin rings. The All Things Paper blog has a free printable template and video tutorial showing you how.
-Heather
Project: Easy Valentine Card
The Simon Says Stamp blog has directions for making a quick and simple Valetine’s Day Card, perfect for beginners!
-Heather
Freebie: Printable Hearts
Freebie: Star Wars Paper Snowflakes
I’ve seen lots of ideas for paper cutting snowflake but these Star Wars snowflake patterns from Anthony Herrera Designs are totally EPIC!! He generously has provided on his blog free downloadable pdf files so you can cut your own! … Read More...
Tutorial: Angled Paper Card Background
Use up some of those pretty scraps of pattern papers for a lovely angled background look on your stamped greeting cards. The Capture the Moment blog has all the details.
Heather
Project: Mixed Media Snowman Canvas
Brrrr, it’s really feeling like winter now! Stay in on those cold days and make something fun, like this cute stamped snowman canvas from the Scrappin’ It blog.
-Heather
Project: Pop Up Card Box
Splitcoast Stampers has a tutorial for an adorable pop up card box for Valentine’s Day.
-Heather
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, and supplies?
If you are looking for printables check out these Valentine’s day printables … Read More...
Tip: Upcycle Gift Wrap
Now that the holidays are over don’t throw all that pretty wrapping in the trash, recycle it into tags, packaging and more. Stamping and Co. has some great eco friendly tips on their blog.
-Heather
Freebie: Valentine Digital Stamp
Get this sweet digi stamp for free over at Dearie Dolls.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
Project Ideas: Valentine Hearts Cards
Now that the holidays are over it’s time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day! Punch or die cut some hearts and add a stamped sentiment for a quick but cute card, the Pine is Here blog has a couple ideas … Read More...
Happy New Year!!
Project: Snowman Photo Tile
Cover a small mdf tile from the hardware store with papers and photos to preserve those fun winter memories, find directions on the Crafts Direct site.
-Heather
Project: Snowy Frame
That adorable picture of the kids with Santa or playing in the snow deserves to be in a beautiful frame. The Impression Obsession blog has directions for stamping on glass and adding a glittery die cut for the perfect winter … Read More...
Project: Sparkler Card
I love this clever card, grant someone a wish by sending them a sparkler card, perfect for New Years and birthdays. Find directions for making this cute card over at the Stempeleinmaleins blog. Note: You’ll need to translate the … Read More...
Project: Pocket Embellishments
Here’s a different take on a shaker card, stitch up some clear plastic pockets, fill them little goodies and add them to your cards or scrapbook pages. Paper Craft Connections has all the details.
-Heather
Freebie: Paper Mobile
The Lilla a Designs blog has a free download for making a wonderful winter animal mobile. Print, cut out and hang for a great winter decoration.
-heather
Looking for more digital papers to download? Check these out Design Bundles – … Read More...