Lori with Sweet Pea stamps shows how to turn a plain old pad of paper into an amazing covered notebook with lots of cool pockets and a pretty stamped cover. Find her video tutorial here.
-Heather
Project: Stamped Box with Drawers
Using a drawer box die cut Anna-Karin of Layers of ink added inks, stamps, bead drawer pulls for this stunning chest of drawers project. Wouldn’t be wonderful sitting on your desk to hold embellishments or office supplies? Find out how … Read More...
Freebie: Sleepy Kitties Digital Stamp
Ack! How cute is this digi stamp of sleeping kitties?! Download it FREE from Sliekje’s Cute Stuff.
-Heather
Inspiration: Fall Fairy Card
“Wow” and “Amazing” come to mind when looking at this beautiful Fall Fairy card from Vicky at Vixx Handmade cards!! All the layers and the addition of the die cuts with the adorable fairy and squirrel stamp are just fantastic! … Read More...
Technique: Faux Embossed Card Background
Add some texture and get the look of dry embossing by using layers of die cuts. Learn more about this faux embossing technique over on the Sizzix blog. I also love how Hilary used all the different pattern papers … Read More...
New Digi Company
Looking for some new digital stamp designs? Check out the new digi company Doctor Digi House of Stamps! They have fun, funny and funky designs.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
Freebie: Swing Card Template
You can download a printable or SVG cutting file for free from My Grafico to make a cool swing card. Click here to download.
-Heather
Design Team Call: Digistamps4Joy
Digistamps4Joy is looking for new design team members, here’s what they have to say:
“Would you like to be a member of our Design Team? Do you love working with a wide variety of styles of digistamps? Do you maintain … Read More...Project: Stamped and Die Cut Ornament
This holiday ornament is simply stunning!! I don’t think I’d make a whole batch for my tree since they are a little time consuming 🙂 but one or two would be lovely! Find direction for making them using Stampin’ Up … Read More...
Project: Match Book Post it Note Holder
This adorable little post it note holder would be a perfect back to school gift for a student or teacher. Find out how to make this match book style holder from Simone over on the All That Scraps Blog.
-Heather… Read More...
Technique: Faux Metal Background
The main image on this card looks just like it was stamped on metal but it wasn’t. The Bright Side of Life blog show you how to use spray ironing starch (of all things! :)) for a really cool faux … Read More...
Another giveaway winner!
Dear readers, it’s really important if you enter a contest here at Craft Gossip that you check back at the blog and your e-mails (or make sure you give your correct e-mail address) or you might miss out on a … Read More...
Congrats goes to……
Lisa Garrett!! Congrats Lisa, You’ve won the Ribbon Roll Control system!! Please respond to my e-mail to claim your prize.
Thanks to everyone who entered! If you weren’t our lucky winner you can purchase the Ribbon Roll Control directly … Read More...
Tip: Watercoloring with Copics
Find out how to get more mileage from your Copic markers by using them to watercolor with. This gives such a soft blended look, I love it! Kristy Dalman shares her tips on the Some Odd Girl blog.
-Heather
Freebie: Box Die Cut
If you have a Silhouette die cutting machine you can download a free pastry box template from Jin over at Under the Cherry Tree. btw I think Jin’s blog is the very best blog around for ideas, tips and how … Read More...
Project: Stamped Switch Plate Cover
Visit the Impression Obsession. blog to find out how to make your own stamped switch plates covers. You could make a custom plate to match the decor in every room of your house!
-Heather
Project: Stamped Jewelry Pendant
This pendant is so precious! Find out how to turn a tiny stamped image into a beautiful piece of jewelry. Tami shares her video tutorial on the Clear Snap blog.
-Heather
Tutorial: How to Use Tim Holtz Resist Papers
Tim Holtz has a great new video showing how to use inks and stains with his resist papers. These papers are printed with a clear glossy pattern that will resist when mediums are applied on top for an easy and … Read More...
Technique: Stamped Embossed Buttons
Kelly Rasmussen shares how to make some lovely little embossed buttons, a perfect embellishment for most any card or scrapbook page. Click here for her video tutorial at Hero Arts.
-Heather
Giveaway Reminder: Ribbon Roll Control
There’s still time to enter our giveaway for a Ribbon Roll Control System. Click here to go to the original giveaway post for all the details and leave a comment to be entered to win. You’ve got until 8/26/12.… Read More...