Here’s a wonderful crafting project to do with the kids when they are stuck inside on a cold day. Mommy Labs has directions for do it yourself letter pressing, the kiddos can create their own artwork to print again and … Read More...
Project: Stamped and Glittered Tree Ornament
Nonna’s Craft Corner has directions for making a lovely holiday ornament, strips of stamps words and lots of glitter make for a pretty addition to any tree!
-Heather
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Projects: 12 Tags of Christmas
Each year I look forward to Tim Holtz’ 12 Tags of Christmas, he shares the most amazing tips, techniques and ideas! All the tags have been posted and you can visit his blog and scroll through the posts and enjoy … Read More...
Project: Swivel Gift Tag
This is such a cute and clever idea for a gift tag. I spotted this fun swivel tag over on the Waltz Mouse blog, click on the link for directions.
-Heather
Card making Project: Pocket Card
Shari Carroll from Hero Arts has a great video showing how to make these fun pocket cards, perfect for tucking in a gift card or cash.
-Heather
Freebie: Reindeer Tags
Freebie: Ginger Street Scraps On-line Mag
The latest issue of the FREE on-line paper crafting magazine Ginger Street Scraps is now on-line. It’s full of wonderful holiday and winters ideas for cards, tags and scrapbooking. Click here to check it out.
-Heather
Techniques: Paper Arts
Interweave is sharing 4 free downloadable articles about paper crafting. Learn different paper collage techniques, paper quilting and paper mache too. Click here to download.
-Heather
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New Release: Archival Inks from Ranger
Ranger has recently expanded their line of Archival inks. Join Debbie Talch and Tim Holtz as they share with you all the new colors as well as what you can do with these permanent oil based ink pads.
-Heather
Project: Treat Box Card
This wonderful project is a card and treat box in one, how clever! You can download the instructional pdf from Inky Antics and make some yourself. These would perfect for teacher or co-wokers gifts!
-Heather
Project: Ribbon Stocking Ornament
Oh, how I adore projects made with ribbon! This one from Nicole Magouirk blew me away! She covered cardstock inadhesive, then laid down ribbons and ran the whole thing through her die cut machine to make a gorgeous … Read More...
Project: Side Step Card
The Spotted Canary shares step by step instructions for this elegant Side Step Tree card. Click here to go to the tutorial.
-Heather
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Trend : Paper Rosettes
Paper Rosettes have been a popular embellishment for a bit now, you can fold your own or there are even several dies out there that will cut and score them for you. I’ve seen a lot of pretty holiday ideas … Read More...
Technique: One Layer Card
The holidays are probably the time when most of us stampers send out the majority of our hand-made cards. If you’re like me it can be difficult to make a card that isn’t thick with lots of layers and embellishments … Read More...
Freebie: Christmas Tags
You can download these wonderful Christmas tags for FREE from Lettering Delights for a limited time. Please note you will have to go through the check out process to get them.
-Heather
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Project: Sliding Penguin Card
Find complete instructions for making this adorable sliding penguin card over at the Spotted Canary.
-Heather
Giveaway Tip (and winner)
Dear readers, when you enter a contest here at Craft Gossip PLEASE use an e-mail that you check frequently or you might miss out on winning. One of the winners of the recent Klutz Stamp Art book and gift certificate … Read More...
Inspiration: Snowman Poop Card
How darn cute is this card!? Nancy from Creative Palette simply added an extra fold to the edge of her card so she could slip in some “snowman poop” (tic tacs
), adorable!
-Heather
Technique: Embossed Color Blocking
This is a really cool technique from Blockheads! Combining color blocking with Distress Stains and sanded embossing you can get a really unique look for your card backgrounds. Find complete details here.
-Heather
Tip: Make Clear Stamps Cling Again
Have your clear stamps lost their cling? Here’s a few great tips from PSA essentials for getting that stickiness back.
-Heather