If you love crafting with paper, you will definitely want to make this paper flower wreath by Kat at Just Crafty Enough. She shows you how to make the buds and flowers, and cut out the leaves and wreath … Read More...
Tutorial | Using Stencils With Gelatos
Heather Greenwood shares a neat mixed media technique for using stencils with Gelatos. It’s kind of the reverse of what you’re thinking! Her tutorials really make me want to invest in Gelatos too.
Show & Tell | Using Up Your Scraps
Head on over to Pixels and Glue to see some great ideas from Dana for using up your scraps. She cut mini-envelopes out, then embellished them to use for cards, minis and scrapbook pages. You can use a die-cutting machine … Read More...
Tutorial | Creating Transparent Printable Accents
Nicole over at Reaves, Party of Four, shares her techniques for creating transparent accents to use in Project Life and other pocket scrapbooking projects. She shows how she embellished clear inserts, and explains how you can print digital accents … Read More...
Show & Tell | Decorative Elements With Brads
Sara Winnick shares some tips for working with mini brads to create a decorative element like the one shown above. Hers was inspired by a pillow she owned.
Tutorial | Mini Thank-You Cards
Got card stock, washi tape and a decorative punch? Head over to Efzin Creations to find out from Zina how to make these mini Thank-you cards . Attach them to gifts, or dangle on a scrapbook page or card. … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Enamel Dots
Love enamel dots and want them in a rainbow of your favorite colors? Make your own! Agus Yornet shows you how, with basic crafting supplies and tools. Click here to go to the tutorial.
Show & Tell | Quilled Fringe Flowers
Ann Martin, the author of All Things Paper (and blog of the same name), shares some quilled paper flowers made with a new type of graduated paper strips called Exotic. She explains several ways you can use the strips … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Hello Tags
Script in general, and brush script in particular is a huge design trend right now. If you don’t want to use your own script, get these free printable Hello tags from Aki at Minted Strawberry. They have so … Read More...
Tutorial | Washi Tape Feathers
These would make gorgeous embellishments on a scrapbook page! Learn how to make your own washi tape feathers with a tutorial at Omiyage Blog
Tutorial | Buttoned-Up Envelopes
Follow Heidi Kay’s instructions at Muslin and Merlot and make some buttoned-up envelopes using your patterned or plain papers. These are great for tucking in journaling, or as inserts in mini-albums. She includes the envelope template too! Click here for … Read More...
Tutorial | Quilled Flower Valentine Card
Learn how to make this lovely quilled flower at All Things Paper. Ann takes you step by step through the process, after explaining what supplies you will need to get started. use your finished flower on a card of … Read More...
Tutorial | Adding Dimension to Scrapbook Pages
Jessica Lohof shares some techniques for adding dimension to your scrapbook pages. She shows how you can use tape, foam squares, paint, paper layers, embellishments and even paint to make your pages pop with life. Click over to Shimelle … Read More...
Freebie | French Inspired Gift Wrap & Gift Tags
Lia Griffith is sharing these French inspired gift tags and gift wrap that she used for her daughter’s 18th birthday celebration. She shows a collage of how she used them, as well as other ideas for a party or celebration. … Read More...
Freebie | Chalkboard Freezer and Canning Labels | Page Embellishments
I love these chalkboard labels that Lia Griffith designed for World Label. They are for keeping track of frozen food stuff, and canned foods, but can just as well be adapted for using on scrapbooking projects. Especially as most … Read More...
Tutorial | Washi Tape Dot Embellishments
Make these colorful circle embellishments for your next project using washi tape. Marisa at Omiyage is using hers for packaging, but I have an idea in mind for using them on a scrapbook page. Click here to get … Read More...
Tutorial & Template | DIY Paper Orchids
Learn how to make these gorgeous paper orchids using the free printable template and directions from Lia Griffith. Use them as gift toppers, in paper bouquets or on scrapbook pages or other paper crafting projects. Click here to go … Read More...
Tutorial | Add Confetti Pockets to a Scrapbook Page
Stephanie Bryan shares this tutorial for adding confetti to a page! Don’t worry, once made this confetti is mess free! Click here to go to the tutorial over at Shimelle.
Show & Tell | Embellishing Small Gift Bags
Helena from Craft & Creativity, shares this idea for embellishing small gift bags to use as note holders or gift tags. Depending on the size of your gift you can also use them for the intended purpose. Or use … Read More...
Show & Tell | Framed Origami Dresses
Becky from The Barefoot Seamstress shares her obsession for map papers and all things origami. She links to the tutorial for making the origami dresses, and explains how she put the framed piece together. These little dresses would … Read More...