The Your Next Stamp blog has direction for making this fun farm step card…E-I – E- I -OH!
-Heather
Project: Seashell Candle Holder
Using stencils, adhesives sheets, glitter and fragments the Rain Puddles Designs blog has directions for making this pretty ocean themed candle holder.
-Heather
Project: Card with Faux Washi Tape
Washi Tape is still very trendy right now but there another way to get that same look with stamps that look like washi tape! These stamps with your ink colors make is easy to match just the perfect color of … Read More...
Project: Jane Austen ATC’s
Visit my own personal blog P is for Paper for more information on making three lovely (if I do say so myself ;)) Artist Trading Cards with Jane Austen quotes and Regency Style fashions.
-Heather
HUGE Sale at Silhouette
All of Silhouette’s consumables are 40% off from July 23rd to July 30th! This sale does not apply to the Silhouette CAMEO® or Silhouette Portrait™, it means all of the physical products that are used with Silhouette … Read More...
Tip: Lighten Up with Gesso
Do you have a pattern paper that you like but maybe it’s too bright for your project? Try adding Gesso on top for a soft white washed look. For more on this tip visit the There She Goes blog.… Read More...
Project: Stamped Candle Holder
The Paper Artsy blog has a tutorial for making this cool stamped candle and holder. I love the idea of using a stretched canvas as the base, very clever!
-Heather
Project: Card with Stamps and Sequins
Hop on over the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog and Vicki Boutin will show you how to make this fun floral card, with tips on using sequins and tying twine so it won’t slip.
-Heather
Tip: Stitching on Cards
The Simply Stamped blog has instructions for how to hand stitch on your cards. By using an awl tool you can punch holes in your paper for the perfect stitching guides, click here to find out more.
-Heather
Project: Sexy Rocket Ride Girl Card
The Viva Las Vegas stamps blog has directions for making this fun (and slightly naughty) pin up girl on a rocket ride, she even wobbles! *Please note the tutorial shows a nude girl stamped image, if this offends you don’t … Read More...
Technique: Glitter Dies
Jump on over to the Penny Black blog and find out how to add a little glitz and glamour to your cards by adding some glitter to an open “negative” die cut image.
-Heather
Project: Tile Pendants with Paper Inserts
The Sakura blog has directions for make some cool glass tile pendants, they used printed scrapbooking images but you could easily substitute stamped designs and stamp your own custom jewelry.
-Heather
Project: Cupcake Card
The K Werner Designs blog has a video tutorial for making this sweet cupcake birthday card, click here to watch.
-Heather
Tutorial and Freebie: Mother and Children Card
Mel Stampz shares all the info on how she made this stunning card including how to make the textured background, adding the punched flowers, coloring the digital image and she even includes a free download of the color blocked rainbow … Read More...
Tip: Use Wood Stamps with Stamping Gear
A while back I did a review for the Inkadinkado Stamping Gear system, it’s a fun way to add round and oval patterns and background to your paper crafting projects but what if you want to use a wooden stamp? … Read More...
Project: Flower Card
Find directions for making this lovely flower card over on The Artist Stampers blog. I love all the texture this card has!
-Heather
Tip: Make Your Own Texture Paste
Since stencils have become so trendy right now so has texture paste. Texture paste is like spackling compound, you smooth it over a stencil, remove the stencil and let it dry for a wonderful raised image. The Such a Pretty … Read More...
Project: Stamped Gift Bag
This gift bag is so lovely it’s almost a gift itself! Pop on over to the Stempeleinmaleins blog and find step by directions for cutting and folding to make this pretty bag. Note: You’ll need to translate the site from … Read More...
Project: Swing Card
This swing card is simply adorable and very clever! Die cut an opening in the front of the card and add the stamp of the little girl on a swing so she moves in the opening. Hop on over to … Read More...
Project: Transparent Card and Box
Transparency sheets are lovely but can be a little intimidating to work with. Julie Stainton has a couple of beautiful projects over on the Classroom blog. She’ll show you how to make a sliding card holder and pillow box … Read More...