Turn a strip of paper into a pretty fringed flower embellishment, great for cards or gift tags. Find out how over on the All Things Paper blog.
-Heather
Freebie : Flower Wreath Die Cut
SVG Cuts has a lovely flower wreath vine frame die cut to download for free, for use with Sure Cuts A Lot, Make-The-Cut, Silhouette Studio Designer Edition or any SVG compatible electronic die cutting software.
-Heather
Project: Babies Room Art Canvas
Make a sweet wall hanging for a babies room by adding a digital stamp to a painted canvas. This idea can be altered for any room in your house. Find the tutorial over on the Your Next Stamp blog.… Read More...
Project: Metal Cuff Bracelet using Dies
Dies aren’t just for paper, find out how to turn a plain metal cuff bracelet into a stunning wearable piece of art using die templates from Spellbinders I love the feather motif, so hot and trendy right now!
-Heather
Project: Mixed Media Book of Cards
Combining vintage images, rubber stamp, embellishments and stitching in red Ella Wilson made a beautiful mixed media book full of cards. Find out more info and see more cards over on the Somerset Place blog.
-Heather
Project: Rolling Cat Card
How fun is this roller skating kitty cat card?! Find out how to make a neat rolling card over on the Penny Black Stamps blog.
-Heather
Freebie: Tarot Card Images to print
Tarot imagery has a timeless appeal that never really goes out of style. With its rich symbolism, ornate borders, and celestial details, tarot art feels both nostalgic and endlessly inspiring — especially for paper crafters. Even if you don’t read … Read More...
Tip: DIY Stencils
The Some Odd Girl Stamps blog has directions for turning your die cut images into custom stencils, click here to check it out.
-Heather
Project: Mixed Media Bird Card
Imagine Crafts has a tutorial for making this wonderful mixed media bird card using stamping, heat embossing, stencils with Creative Medium and micro beads.
-Heather
Technique: Coloring on Dry Embossing
Kittie Kraft shares how she used Re-Inkers to color onto a dry embossed floral image for a wonderful card background.
-Heather
Project: Rolled Paper Photo Frame
Roll up some pretty pattern scrapbook paper, add some stamped images and embellishments and you’ve got a lovey custom picture frame. Find all the directions over on the Whiff of Joy Stamps blog.
_heather
Freebie: Birthday Die Cut Files
Happy Birthday America!!
Download some fun birthday die cut files for free from 17 Turtles. Available in SVG, PNG, DXF and Studio formats.
-Heather
Tip: Stamping with Markers Instead of Ink
Nicole Magouirk has a video tutorial showing you how to color your stamps with Distress Markers
for a neat watercolor look.
-Heather
Product Review: Stampin’ Up!
This is my third review using products from the brand new Stampin’ Up Catalog. If you missed my first post with details about what’s in the catalog, along with project ideas you can check it out here and my … Read More...
Card Making Project: Gate Fold Card (from a Stand Up Die)
It’s always great if you can find multiple uses for the same crafting tool! Stephanie over at the Stamps of Life will show you how to use her Sizzix Stand Up card die to make a Gatefold card using the … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Door Hanger
Recycle some cardboard packaging with some stamping, heat embossing and metal embellishments for a lovely home décor door hanger. Find directions over on the Rainbow Crafty Kari blog. I love how she totally changes the look of her embellishments … Read More...
Technique: Sewing on Stamped Cards
Add a pretty touch to your stamped images by stitching around them. Pierce tiny holes around the edges and use embroidery thread to sew. Find more info over on the Paper Wings Productions blog.
This reminds me of punched … Read More...
Project: Mini Paper Album
Turn one sheet of 12″x12″ cardstock into a fun little mini album, find directions over at the Get Creative with Traci blog. These would make great brag books or even slip tiny stamped notes inside for a fun card.
-Heather
Project: Mini Beach Themed Treat Bags
How much fun are these little mini summer themed totes?! They’d be perfect gift bags for a beach party! Find directions for making them using ribbon and patter paper over at the Graphic 45 blog.
-Heather
