The SMASH books and supplies from K and Company are right up my alley. They remind me more of what I think of as “old school”/ traditional scrapbooks and are so much fun! A place for keepsakes like ticket stubs, … Read More...
Tutorial: Stamping on Fabric
Rachel at Imagine Gnats has a tutorial for stamping on fabric using your own carved stamps, check it out here.
-Heather
Technique: Water-color with Copic Refills
Sherrie with Card Creme has a great tutorial video showing how to use Copic markers ink refills to water-color with. This is a wonderful way to get more from your markers!
-Heather
Project: Stamped Fabric Napkins
Terra Savvy has directions for cutting simple shapes from Mr. Clean Magic Erasers for making pretty prints on napkins.
-Heather
Stamping Technique: Resist with Perfect Pearls
This card is so soft and pretty! Kwerner designs shares a great video tutorial for stamping on watercolor paper, doing an embossed resist and then painting on top with Perfect Pearls
-Heather
Tip: Bend and Curve Clear Stamps
Believe it or not this lemon shaped stamp is actually an oval stamp, wow! Pop over to Jeaneete Lynton’s blog and find out how to get more out of your clear stamps by stretching, bending and curving them.
-Heather
Tutorial: Tattered Paper Flowers
Using die cut paper flowers, stamps and ink sprays Neels Expressionz has made some stunning tattered flowers! These are perfect accents for cards, scrapbook pages, home decor projects and more. Click here for his tutorial.
-Heather
Tip: Use a Xyron for Glitter Application
Here’s a great tip from Ellen Hutton’s blog for less messy glittering. Use your Xyron sticker maker to apply adhesive to die cuts or stamped images and then pour on the glitter.
-Heather
Technique: Cracked Glass
Visit the Stampendous blog for directions on how to cover your stamped image with clear embossing powder and then crack it for a cool cracked glass look.
-Heather
Product Review: Stamping Gear from Inkadinkdo
I’ve been dying to try out this fun new tool called the Stamping Gear from Inkadinkado ever since I saw the preview video on-line from CHA. This cool tool set consists of circular and oval gears and cogs with notches … Read More...
Giveaway Reminder: Cricut Mini
Don’t forget….You still have through Sunday to enter to win a Cricut Mini!! Click here to go to original post and leave a comment.
Good luck!
-Heather
New Stamp Company: Avery Elle
There is a sweet new stamp company on block, Avery Elle. They have just recently had their first release of stamp images which include some cute cameras, floral, rays, sentiments, banners and more. They offer high quality photopolymer stamps and … Read More...
Freebie: Christmas Puppy Digi
Get a jump on making your holiday cards with this adorable free digital puppy stamp image from Sliekje Digi Stamps.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
Tutorial: Stamped T-Shirt
Chevrons are really on trend right now in crafting and on clothes. So why not combine the two with a cute stamped chevron pattern shirt? Eat Sleep Make has directions for turning a plain old kitchen sponge into a cool … Read More...
Tutorial: Multicolor Doily
Crafts By: Ready Set Love has a fun tutorial for making a bright and colorful doilywith a trendy chevron pattern using embossing resist and watercolor techniques. What a great background for a card or scrapbook layout! Find direction here on … Read More...
Technique: Encrusted Jewel Embossing
Hop on over to the Michel’s website and Fran (from the Frantic Stamper) will show you her cool Encrusted Jewel technique. By adding little bits and bobs into embossing powder she creates wonderful sparkly backgrounds!
-Heather
Project: Tea Bag Folded Halloween Card
Click here to download a PDF from Inky Antics for making a wonderful Tea Bag folded Halloween Card. I love the kaleidoscope effect, so cool!
-Heather
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check out these … Read More...
Stamp Project: Pumpkin Fall Card
The Impression Obsession. blog has directions for making a fun fall pumpkin card with a trendy chevron background.
-Heather
Looking for Fall themed stamps, papers and embellishments? Check these out.
Project: Art Journal
Believe it or not this stunning art journal started life as a plain old manila office folder! Adding a 3 ring binder and using ink, stamps, stains, stitching and embellishments the Artful Maven turned it a wonderful place to store … Read More...
Project: Birthday Shaker Card
YUM! This card looks good enough to eat!! Find directions for making a fun birthday shaker card (with real sprinkles) over on the Cleary iStamp blog.
-Heather
Looking for supplies to make your own Shaker card? Check these out on … Read More...