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...
Proejct: Sweet Bakery Card
This yummy bakery shop card comes from Mel from Mel Stamps, she used a combo of paper, inks, stamps, stains and rub ons for this card that would put a smile on anyone’s face (especially if you gave them a … Read More...
Project: Paper Covered Dress Form
This altered dress form is so sweet! Patter Cross shares how she covered it with pattern papers adding pearl and ribbon embellishments and stamped accents for a lovely addition to any sewing room! Visit Creat x3 for directions.
-Heather
Freebie: Dancing Children
Download this sweet vintage image of dancing children for free over at Free Vintage Digital Stamps.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps? Check out the digital stamps at Design Bundle
Project: Folded Box
Tanja over at Stempeleinmaleins shares step by step directions for making this pretty folded box. Note: the site is in German and might need to be translated.
-Heather
Project: Stamped Mini Fantasy Canvas
Christy Gets Crafty using some adorable Lawn Fawn stamps, pattern papers and a small canvas to make a wonderful little home decor collage. Click here for her video tutorial.
-Heather
You can find Lawn Fawn
products here on Amazon and … Read More...
Proejct: Colorful Floral Paper Banner
Michele from Creative Mayhem designed this bright and cheery banner using die cuts, stamps and Gelatos. What a pretty part decoration or just for everyday! Click here for her directions.
-Heather
Project: Frame Card
Find directions for making this stunning dimensional frame card over on the Sizzix blog. I love the little touches Tammy Roberts added, like the tiny buttons on the bike wheels and the bow made from seam binding, just lovely!… Read More...
Project: Turn Ugly Paper Cool for a Steampunk Card
Using some paint and embossing Debi Wind transformed some ugly grey/brown cardstock into a stunning background for a neat Steampunk themed card. Find her complete card directions over on the Rubber Road Adventures site.
-Heather
Freebie: Wedding Postage Stamp Image
These pretty wedding themed postage stamps designed by Cathe Holden are free to print out over at World Label. They are already grouped so you can print them on sticky label sheets for quick and easy use. ( but … Read More...