Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da………yeah, that’s me “singing” Darth Vaders theme song 🙂 I can’t help it, looking at this amazing card from Valita it’s all I can think of!! The little geek girl in me … Read More...
Freebie: June Negatives for the Stamp Maker
If you’ve got a Stamp Maker machine from Photocentric you can use these great summer themed negatives to make your own clear stamps.
-Heather
Drumroll Please……….
Congrats goes out to Lu and Lee, you’ve both won a copy of “Practical Origami”!! Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent you to claim your prize!
Thanks to everyone who entered! I enjoyed reading all your experiences working with … Read More...
Project: Card Keeper Box
Here’s a cool way to keep all your stamped cards organized. Learn how to make your own card keeper box from Erica Cerwin at Pink Buckaroo Designs. This would also make an amazing gift filled with hand made cards!
-Heather
Technique: Marker Thumping on Rubber Stamps
The always talented Michelle Zindorf shares a cool technique called “thumping” (always makes me think of that Chumbawamba song “Tub Thumping” :)) that uses markers to achieve cool patterns directly on your rubber stamp. Find her directions for making this … Read More...
Freebie: Sea Otter Images
I LOVE sea otters, they are so darn cute and clever! Find several free sea otter images to download for free on over the Dover Publishing site.
-Heather
Project: Metal Stamped Bracelet
So, here are some stamps that are a little different from the rubber or clear most of us are used to, these stamps are made of metal and are made for stamping on metal. Find a video tutorial over on … Read More...
Project: Gift Card Holder
This little gift card holder is as sweet as a berry! Find directions for making this simple card from Anita Madden over on the All That Scraps blog.
-Heather
Technique: Misting with Markers
I’m always so happy when the flowers in my yard start to bloom. I have a tiny hydrangea bush that’s given me some lovely pink blossoms already this year. Here’s a wonderful card from Taylored Expressions (using one of their … Read More...
Freebie: Dog Tags Digital Stamp
Digi Ditto has a free Military Dog Tags digital stamp to download for free for a limited time, click here.
-Heather
Project and New Release: Penny Black Stamps
I love seeing stamps used in home decor projects! These adorable standing stamped birds come from Jill Foster using some of the brand new stamps just released from Penny Black. Check out her “how to” video to make some tweet … Read More...
Project: Pop Up Card for Dad
This totally AMAZING pop up card has got everything, stamping, die cutting, dry embossing, crackle paint and more. It was made for the Sizzix blog by our ol’ friend Shelly Hickox, boy, she never disappoints!
Book Review: Practical Origami
I recently got a chance to play around with the new book “Practical Origami“. Sometimes with origami you find that you’ve made something really pretty but then what do you do with it? Well, this book is filled … Read More...
Project: Eiffel Tower Card
Directions for making this stunning Paris inspired card can be found over on the Hampton Arts stamp blog. Ooh La La!
-Heather
Congrats Goes To…………..
Lesia, Kapree, ShelbyT, Merete and Crafty Girl…..you are our Fab Five and you’ve won your favorite five digital stamps from KennyK!! I’ve sent you e-mails, please respond and you’re new digi’s will be on their way.
Thanks to everyone … Read More...
Project: Kitty Covered Notebook
Amy aka The Scrapping Mommy shows how to take apart a plain spiral notebook, cover it with papers, dies and stamps for a purrrfect new notebook! Meow!
-Heather
Card making Project: Owl Shaker Card
Hoot, hoot! Shake things up with this fun owl shaker card. Find directions over on the Impression Obsession blog.
-Heather
Looking for more Owl themed papers, stamps and embellishments? Check these out on Scrapbook.com
Freebie: Caterpillar Digital Stamp
The A & T Digital designs blog has a fun free digi stamp to download of a cute caterpillar on a branch.
-Heather
Technique: Embossing with Die Cuts
I’m always looking for ways to get more out of what I already have. Here’s a terrific way to get more mileage out of your die cuts! Shari Carroll with Hero Arts says to die cut several of the same … Read More...
Project: Seamless Tiers Card
This lovely and elegant card is perfectly layered and lined up. Find out how to get this look over on Ellen Hutson’s blog, Julia Stainton shares all her tips and tricks for a seamless tiers card.
-Heather