Adding a hand drawn frame is a quick and easy way to pull together a stamped card front and add a little something extra. Learn how with a great video from Nicole Heady on her blog. Be sure to … Read More...
Project: Purse Photo Frame
I love this pretty photo frame, in the shape of a purse, how cute is that!? Find step by step instructions over at the Created by You blog.
-Heather
Technique: Faux Linen Stamping
Karen McAlpine shares a cool stamping technique to achieve the look of linen, very pretty. Learn how to do this technique over at the Blockheads blog.
-Heather
Freebie: Cinco de Mayo Party
Download fun banners, labels, an invite and more for a Cinco de Mayo celebration for free from 9 to 5 Mom at Catch My Party.
-Heather
Sale: Impress Stamps
New Release and Project: Paper Garden Projects
Tutorial: Carved “Like” Stamp
Here’s a fun project for all you Facebook fans out there. Carve your own “like” stamp, with thumbs up and everything! Click here to visit The New Beginning blog for instructions.
-Heather
Project: Stamped and Quilted Baby Card
Visit the Serendipity Stamps blog for a great tutorial from Anya Schrier and learn how to quilt a simple background and add a stamped image for a beautiful baby card.
-Heather
Project Tutorial: Tri-Shutter Card
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...