Hang Ten! This surf themed box with pendant inside is so rad! A perfect summer gift for a teen boy. Claire Brennan with Waltzing Mouse altered a plain box with stamps and cardstock and added a cool stamped shrink plastic … Read More...
Inspiration: Princess Card
WOW! That about sums up the coloring on this fantastic princess card from Delphine! She used Colored Pencils for this lovely scene with stamps from Make it Crafty. See more of Delphine’s amazing work on her blog.
-Heather
Project: Photo Stand Card
This wonderful photo stand card designed by Pam Hornschu really caught my eye! Since she used a clear card base you can view the Alice in Wonderland images when the card is opened or closed. Adding a paper stand and … Read More...
Tutorial: Stamping on Fabric
I love stamping on different or unexpected surfaces and fabric is a great choice for home decor projects or even a nice touch on a greeting card. Karen McAlpine with Blockheads has a great tutorial for stamping on bleached muslin, … Read More...
Projects: Beach themed Cards
Impression Obsession. has details instructions from Shirley Ross for making two lovely beach themed cards. Click here for directions.
-Heather
Freebie: Happy 4th!!
Happy Independence Day!! Here’s an adorable digi to download from Free Vintage Digital Stamps of a very patriotic boy playing the drum.
-Heather
Looking for Patriotic paper, embellishments and supplies? Check these out on Scrapbook.com
The Sketch Book Project
I wanted to share with our readers a little about a cool art project currently happening called The Sketch Book Project. It’s sponsored by The Art House, an independent, Brooklyn-based company that organizes global, collaborative art projects. Here’s how … Read More...
Tutorial: Positioning Digital Sentiments
When using a digital stamp sentiment it can be really troublesome to get it printed exactly where you want on your card. Jenny from I Dream in Paper has a great step by step tutorial for using MS Publisher to … Read More...
Project: Stamped Tealight Candle Holder
You light up my life! This is project is simply precious! Find directions from Karina over on the Whiff of Joy blog on how to make this folded tealight candle holder.
-Heather
Project: Christmas in July Santa Card
Yeah it might be a little too early to think about Christmas for some but us card makers like to start early right? Here’s a cute Christmas in July card from Paula Williamson using stamps from Inky Antics and some … Read More...
Freebie: Frames
Tutorial: Make Your Own Cloud Template
Don’t have a cloud stamp or template? No problem, use your scallop scissors and make your own little inking template. Kittie Caracciolo shows you how over on her blog Kittie Kraft.
-Heather
Tip: Stamping with Metallic Ink
Jenifer McGuire shares a nice video tutorial over on Tip Junkie for stamping and embossing with metallic inks, so pretty and shiny!
-Heather
Project: Birthday Card
Freebie: Futurama Card
Good news everybody! Here’s some wonderful geeky goodness for you, a Fry from Futurama printable card! I love it so much! Download for free from Instructables.
-Heather
New Tool: I-Magicut Ribbon Cutter
Yeah ok, it’s pretty easy to pick up a pair of scissors and cut your ribbon right? But a lot of cool ribbon on the market frays and leaves yucky rough edges and who wants that? So the folks at… Read More...
Tutorial: Carve a Stamp
Need a stamp image but can’t the right one, why not make one? My Poppet has a great tutorial for carving your own stamp. Her little mushroom is so cute! This is a great easy start for anyone who has … Read More...
Freebie: Mona Lisa
You can pretend you’re an old master and color in this wonderful digi Mona Lisa image. It’s free from Dover Publishing.
-Heather
Kids Project: Sprinkle Stamped Party
Give the kids some ink or paint and a few pencils with erasers and let them go wild! These fun simple sprinkle designs are perfect for party hats and bags. Find more info hop over to the Tikkido blog.
-Heather
Tutorial: Veggie Stamping
Eat your veggies! Here’s a great way to “recycle” and stamp at the same time. Using bok choy cuttings with a little ink makes a lovely rose print and this is a great craft for the kiddos too! Find more … Read More...