The Crafty Frugalista shares step by step how she makes her awesome Tri-Shutter cards, so cool!
-Heather
New Release: Pin Wheel Die
Lil’ Inkers Designs has a fun new pinwheel die just released. It’s so cute and clever the way it’s put together, I’ve not seen anything like it. So perfect for a fun spring card or layout!
-Heather
800+ Printable Pattern Papers
Visit the Printable Paper site and download over 830 papers to print for free!
Are you in need of some new and unique papers to use in your cardmaking or scrapbooking projects? Look no further than Printable Paper – … Read More...
For a Good Cause: Unexpected Treasures
It’s always nice to buy something and also help someone else at the same time. Next time you’re looking for a handmade card consider “Unexpected Treasures”. Here’s what they have to say:
““Unexpected Treasures” are handmade crafts by young … Read More...
Celebration: Stamping at 2 Peas
Two Peas in a Bucket is celebrating with “30 Days of Stamping and Cardmaking” for the entire month of April. Each day features something new with videos, tips, techniques, challenges, ideas, prizes and more. Those Peas are so talented! Click … Read More...
Project and Freebie: Easter Treat Bag
Visit the Paper Gardens Projects blog to learn how to make this adorable Easter treat bag. There is even a free download for the bag and instructions on how to incorporate digital stamps as well. So cute!
-Heather
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Technique: Carve a Name Stamp
Visit the Crafty CPA blog and learn how to carve your own name stamp. Perfect for personalizing the backs of handmade cards, gift tags, lunch bags, name tags…anything!
-Heather
Product Review: Faber- Castell
Faber-Castell, known for wonderful high quality artist mediums launch a new product line earlier this year at CHA. Geared for mixed media with an emphasis on stamping these new Design Memory Craft products can bring a great new dimension to … Read More...
Project: Stamped Easter Box
Learn how to make this cute but easy candy box with an adorable stamped bunny over at the KinderStampO blog.
-Heather
Project: Bunny Girls Card
What a cute idea! Steph over at the Card Album blog added a bunny ear punch to some cute stamped girls to make an adorable Easter card. Get all the details here.
-Heather
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Shop: Simply Betty Stamps
I recently came across a very cool stamp company called Simply Betty. They carry goth, emo, cutesy, creepy images, so much fun! Don’t think they are just for Halloween either, teens especially will love these images! This birthday card is … Read More...
Project: Paper Pansy Card
Learn to make this lovely pansy flower card using McGill punches and their cool new Paper Blossoms tool set and mat. Punch out your shapes and use the tools and mat add add depth and dimension to get very realistic … Read More...
Freebie: Craft Stamper Zine
Get the best of 2010 for free from the Craft Stamper Zine. Lots of stunning stamped samples! Click here and please note you will need to give them your e-mail so they can send your free down loadable issue.
-Heather
Freebie: April Stamps for the Stampmaker
If you own a Stampmaker from Photocentric you can use these wonderful new April stamp negative to make some pretty clear stamps, perfect for spring cards and layouts! Click here to download them.
-Heather
Freebie: Doodlebat Font
Visit the Fonts for Peas blog and download this adorable set of doodlebat fonts.
-Heather
Looking for more fonts? Check these out at Fontbundles.com
Project: Stamped Bottle Cap Magnets
Learn how to make these super cute bottle cap magnets, add them to the front of your card and then the recipient had a little gift to keep from the card, how fun! Click here to visit the Catered Crop… Read More...
Shop: Lavinia Stamps
I enjoy discovering wonderful small stamp companies that I’ve never heard of and sharing them with you. Recently I’ve been coming across lots from England and luckily most will ship world wide. Here’s another great find from across the pond, … Read More...
Project and Free Template: Pop Up Easter Card
Download a free printable template and find complete instructions on how to make this beautiful 3-D Pop Up Eater Egg Card from Leigh S-B Designs.
-Heather
Tip: Adding Ruffled Ribbon
I love all the different ways to use ribbons on cards! I think of all embellishments I use ribbon most of all. Here’s a fun and easy way to add a ruffled ribbon look to your cards from As the … Read More...
Technique: Layered Stamp Images
Over at the Hero Arts site Shari Carroll is sharing a great video on how to layer your stamped images using patterned papers. I love how she uses a stamp press on a large stamp, I’ll be giving that a … Read More...