If you want to really wow someone this holiday season try making one of these gorgeous diamond fold cards, perfect for tucking a gift card inside. Find directions for making one at the Fresh and Fun blog.
-Heather
Project: Santa’s Key Ornament
As a child we had a fireplace in our house but my next door neighbor and best friend growing up did not and I always wondered how Santa’s got into her house on Christmas eve. 🙂 Sharon from the Created … Read More...
Project: Stamped Advent Wreath
There She Goes stamps shares a very clever take on an advent calendar, it’s a stamped wreath, how cute! Find directions here on their blog.
-Heather
Freebies: 50+ Paper Crafting Templates
Over the years Stamping and Company publications have shared free templates in their magazines. Recently I discovered they have gathered them all together on line in one convenient place. Click here and you can download and print over 50 different … Read More...
Project: Paper Scraps Holiday Tree
You know how I love posting project that use up paper scraps. I have *so* many and it’s so hard to throw all those pretty squares away 🙂 So here’s another great idea for them, roll them up and make … Read More...
Technique: Embossed Resist
Dave from Stamp, Color, Create shares a technique video using embossing resist for a cool holiday tag. Click here to watch.
-Heather
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Tip: Same Stamp Three Ways
I love getting the most out of my stamps and finding ways to use them in unique ways. Studio Calico shares a wonderful video with Jennifer using the same stamp sets in three totally different ways, she creates a winter … Read More...
Technique: Stamp and Stitch
You might be looking at this card and thinking “This has nothing to do with stamping” but it actually does! Danielle took the new Stitches and Swirls stamp set from Papertrey Ink, stamped it and then stitched over the … Read More...
Project: Paper Fall Leaf Banner
Mae over at the PSA Essentials Stamps blog shares how she turned paper leaf doilies into a fun fall banner for her mantel by adding some stamping and some stitches. Perfect for Thanksgiving decorating!
-Heather Looking for Thanksgiving printables? Check … Read More...
Freebie: Santa Dog Digital Stamp
Anne’s Cards 4 U shares an adorable Santa Dog digi stamp, click here to download it.
-Heather
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Project: Chalkboard Frame
I love the retro vintage look of Pink Persimmon stamps! Over on their website they are sharing a great chalk board project, adding stamped images and stickers to a picture frame for a great home decor project.
-Heather
Project: Pocket Card
The Whiff of Joy blog shares directions for making a sweet pocket card, perfect for tucking in a little cocoa packet, gift card, etc. These make great simple holiday gifts for teachers or co-workers.
-Heather
Tip: Blending with Markers
Darlene from Darlene’s Designs shares a great video on how to get the blended look of Copic markers but she uses Stampin’ Up markers. Way to use what you’ve already got! We don’t always need to run out and spend … Read More...
Project and Free Pattern: Step Card
This cute step card has so much depth and dimension! Cathy from The Bright Side of Life shares her step card pattern which could be adapted to so many different card scenes.
-Heather
Freebie: Turkey Digital Stamp
Leigh’s Paper Creations shares a cute free turkey digi stamp, click here to download.
-Heather
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Project: Winter Branch Card
W Plus 9 Designs shares a video tutorial for making this winter branch card. I love the “faux snow” using Glossy Accents and glitter, it makes the perfect sparkly touch!
-Heather
Project: Mini Pocket Calendar
How sweet is this?! The Simply Stamped blog has directions for making the cutest little pocket calendars! Click here to find out how to die cut and stamp some for yourself. These would make perfect gifts!
-Heather
Product Release: Winter Seasonal Distress Ink
A few months ago Tim Holtz released his lovely Fall Seasonal Distress Ink , available for only a limited time and they were such a huge hit most places sold out quickly and Ranger had to hurry and make some … Read More...
Freebie: November Negative for Stampmaker
If you have a Stampmaker machine from Photocentric you can click here to download a free sheet of negatives to make your own clear stamps for fall and winter.
-Heather
Project: Fall Bird House
I’m in love with this amazing mixed media bird house! Shelly from Stamptramp shares how she made it and even links to the house pattern. Click here for more detailed info and pics.
-Heather
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