WOOF! Download several different colors and styles of this fun dog background paper for free from Create with TLC.
-Heather
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Technique: Stamp on Both Sides of a Die Cut
Isn’t this 3D floral card so pretty? Kelly from the Notable Nest shows how she stamped on both sides of a die cut and added wire and pearls for a realistic looking bouquet of flowers.
-Heather
Project: Pop Up Doll House Book
HOLY COW! That’s the first thing I said when I saw this amazing book from Larissa over at the Crate Paper blog. This oh- so- cute doll house made from paper, cut outs and embellishments (and could easily be embellished … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Wooden Birdhouse
I love birds, nests and bird house so of course I ADORE this great mixed media artwork! Tatiana of the Creating the Hive blog tranformed a plane wooden house picture frame with some paint, stamps, paper and twigs into this … Read More...
Project: Stamped Mini Quilts
Combining stamping, fabirc, thread and paper Becky Shander created these sweet tiny quilts. I love how she displys them on clothes pins! Find more info on how she made them over at the Crescendoh blog.
-Heather
Project: Tiny Treat Box
Danielle over at the Homespun with Heart blog has instructions for making a simple but sweet little box from patterned paper. Add a stamped image to the front and some shreds inside it’s a perfect little box for tucking in … Read More...
Project and Freebie: Swinging Card
Get into the swing of things with this super-duper cute card from Mel Stampz. The heart image in the center actually swings loosely on the front of the card, so much fun! And as an added bonus there’s a link … Read More...
Project: Stamped Burlap Bag
For those who love to stamp and sew here’s a fun project for you. Direction for making this adorable little burlap pencil bag can be found on the Factory Direct Crafts blog.
-Heather
Tutorial: Stamped Decorative Tape
Make your own stamped tape (similar to washi tape) using cream painters tape, it looks like masking tape but it’s not. The Creative Chaos blog has all the info you need to make yourself some really pretty tape.
-Heather
Freebie: Paper Art Dolls
When I was little I loved paper dolls and as an adult I still enjoy making my own. The Enchanted Gallery has several different paper art doll downloads from a basic doll, a goddess doll and extras like tails to … Read More...
Technique: Weathered Wood Background
Betsy Veldman shares a great background technique using an embossing plate and some paint for a great shabby weathered wood look. Find directions on her blog Paper, Scissors and Superheros.
-Heather
Technique: Make Your Own Honeycomb Paper
This AMAZING piece of art from Shelly Hickox (aka The Stamptramp) just blows me away! Even more impressive is that for the balloon she made her very own honey comb paper, seriously, who is that clever!? Luckily we all don’t … Read More...
Project: Stamped Clay Dish
How pretty and colorful are these jewelry dishes? The Fiskars website has directions for using clay, paint and stamps to make these. I’ve not done much with clay myself but these look easy enough I think even I could make … Read More...
Project: Paper Easter Basket
Directions for making this lovely Easter Basket can be found on the Lili of the Valley blog.
-Heather
Tutorial: Make Your Own Foam Stamps
Kelly Wilkinsin from Make Grow Gather has a great tutorial for making your own cute stamps using nothing more than fun foam and a ball point pin. Click here to check it out.
-Heather
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Tutorial: Stamped Rose Tag
Donna Downey shares detailed step by step instructions for making this lovely rose tag. The water color crayons give such a soft touch and I adore the pleated paper along the bottom! This would make such a nice gift tag, … Read More...
Inspiration: London Calling Blog Hop
I guess everyone is excited about the Olympics being in London this year. I’m seeing loads of British, English and London inspired ideas pop up every where, even papercrafting. Artistic Outpost is currently having a London Calling blog hop. Love … Read More...
Technique: Coloring on Dark Paper
Beat Johns has a great tutorial over on Splitcoast Stampers, she shows how to color with pencils on black cardstock. That bold pop of color is really striking! Click here for a step by step tutorial and video too.… Read More...
Inspiration: Fabric House
This adorable little project was recently featured on the My Stamp Box blog using one their house stamps. Stamped on different fabrics, layered and stitched together it makes for such a cute ornament! I can see a lot stamps this … Read More...
Sneak Peek: Embossing Diffusers
Oh, that clever Tim Holtz has done it again. Recently at CHA Tim demonstrated his cool new Embossing Diffuser templates. Used with embossing folders these plates fit inside certain die cutting machines ( that take thicker dies including Tim’s Vagabond) … Read More...