I use Gesso a lot in my collage and mixed media art and I’ve done several different stamping resist techniques (mostly using embossing powders or inks) but I never thought of using Gesso to resit with. These stunning cards are … Read More...
Freebie: Papertrey Ink Digis
Each year Papertrey Ink releases several free black and white and color digital images to celebrate their anniversary. This year there are 8 adorable images available, click here to download the pdf.
(image frome Just Dandy Studios)
-Heather
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Tutorial: Stamped Faux Metal Buttons
These cool buttons look like vintage metal buttons but they aren’t. Papercraft Planet has wonderful tutorial for using embossing powders and stamps on buttons to make neat faux metal buttons, click here directions.
-Heather
Tutorial: Coloring Stamped Images with Prismacolor Pencils
One of my favorite coloring mediums for my stamps are colored pencils from Prismacolor. They have loads of colors to choose from, they blend and shade really wonderfully with no “streaking” on their own but they also work nicely with … Read More...
Technique: “Messy” Embossing
This “messy” embossing look is absolutely perfect for a rough and tumble boys card. Jessica Witty shows how to mix different embossing powders and also stamp into them for this far out look.
-Heather
A Chance to Help Out a Fellow Artist
I recently got an e-mail from a friend who is originally from Vermont, she’d heard about a tiny little post office located in Rupert Vermont ran by collage artist Jane Davies which is in danger of being closed down. In … Read More...
Freebie: On-line Card Idea Magazine
Echo Park has a great free on-line magazine”Creative Cards” to download with 24 different card ideas, click here to download (you will need to check out through their system but it’s free)
-Heather
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Project: Rolled Paper Heart
Here’s a pretty way to use of scrap strips of pattern paper. Try rolling them up and making shapes with the tubes. The My Mind’s Eye blog has instructions for making this lovely hart design.
-Heather
Project and Freebie: Fry Box Valentine Candy Container
Find directions for making these fun French Fry shaped candy boxes for Valentine’s day over at the There She Goes stamp blog. There is even a link to a free template download from Scrapbook Graphics.
-Heather
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Project: Valentine Sucker Wrapper
Freebie: Valentine Candy Digital Image
This large digital candy image from Dover Publications would make a great card for Valentine’s Day, click to download it.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we found on Etsy.
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Tip: Change a Clear Stamps Shape
Since clear stamps are some what flexable it’s possible to change the shape of a lot of them. For instance if you have a long image of a straight ribbon, you can curve it, you make circles into ovals, etc. … Read More...
New Release: Close To My Heart Stamps and Scrapbooking
The brand new 2013 catalog and idea book from Close to My Heart has just been released. It’s chocked full of terrific new stamp sets, pattern papers, embellishments and more. Click here to virtually flip through and find a consultant … Read More...
Tips: Stamp Storage
Craft Storage Ideas has several great ideas for organizing and storing all your different types and styles of stamps, click here to check it out.
-Heather
Project: Hearts Banner
Here’s a pretty and simple way to dress up your home for Valentine’s Day, a sweet little paper banner. Using dies and washi tape the folks at Lifestyle Crafts share a “how to” on their blog.
-heather
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Freebie: Valentine Coupon Book
The Harvest Moon Papiere blog has free pages to download and directions for a cute coupon book to give to your kids on Valentine’s Day.
Are you looking for more Valentine’s Day Embellishments, papers, and supplies?
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Freebie: Lots of Vintage Digital Designs
Far Far Hill has a wonderful collection of vintage digital stamp images to download for free. Hop on over to their blog to download them.
-Heather
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Tutorial: Flip Card
I love cards that move, pull open or flip out! Nicole Magouirk has a video tutorial showing you how to make this neat flip card.
-Heather
Project: Sour Cream Treat Holders
Using some pretty pattern paper and a little adhesive you can make these fun little sour cream container treat holders. Find directions on the Skip to My Lou blog.
-Heather
Technique: Gesso and Stencils
Renee from Bolton House shares this lovely card on her blog. She used multi color ink pads for the background and gesso with a stencil for the banner. I love the textures that technique gives!
-Heather