A Muse Studio has the prettiest paper straws, these are so much fun for party decor, wrapping and lots more. Find out what else you can use them for in this video on their blog.
-Heather
Inspiration: Stamped Tray
Wow, this tray filled with stamped ATC size cards is amazing! See more pics of this fantasic project from Jill Foster using brand new stamps from Penny Black over on her blog Inspired by.
-Heather
Technique: Flower from Satin Ribbon
Jennifer turned satin ribbon into this lovely poinsettia embellishment, it makes for such an elegant card. Visit her blog Ferrellgraph-X and find out how she did it.
-Heather
Project: Humorous Holiday Card
I love , love, love Marylin Monroe and I also love seeing non holiday stamps used for making holiday cards. This innovative (and hilarious) Marilyn card from Karen at Dreaming and Creating is so much fun. Find more info over … Read More...
Project: Snowman Shaker Box Ornament
When you shake this adorable snowman ornament and snow falls around him! Wendy over at Paper Craft Planet has directions for making fun stamped shakerbox tree ornaments. You could also add a photo for a great personalised ornament too!
-Heather
Tips: Using Twill Ribbon
A Muse Studio has a great video and project ideas on how to use twill ribbon. You can stamp on, it, emboss on it and even color it with permanent markers. Find out more on their blog.
-Heather
New Crafty Tutorials Website: Instructagram
I just found about a cool new site called Instructagram. It’s layout is similar to Pintrest but it’s only for DIY projects, each with it’s own step by step how to photos and links on where to buy the … Read More...
Project: Stamped Christmas Holiday Clothes Pin Tags
These clothes pins are so darn cute! Perfect for gift tags or making ornaments to clip onto your tree. Find directions for making them over on the All That Scraps blog.
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Tip: Fish Tail Cut
The Your Next Stamp blog has a quick tip for adding a perfectly centered “fish tail” cut end to a strip of paper. This also looks great on the end of a wide piece of ribbon.
-Heather
Project: Stamped Santa Card
Jennifer Roach has step by step directions on her blog for making this jolly Santa card. btw I love the name of her blog: ” I said I’d never have a blog but I changed my mind” 🙂
-Heather
Project: Stamped Bangles
These bangles are really stunning! They are made using acrylic fragments, stamping and glitter. Not only would they make lovely jewelry pendants but also gift tags, cell phone charms, etc. Visit the Stampendous blog for all the details.
-Heather
Project: Paper Bag Snowman Card
This snowman card is simply divine! And the funest part is it’s made from a small paper bag and there a pocket inside. So cute and clever! Find more info over on the Whiff of Joy stamps blog.
-Heather
Tutorial: Igloo Gift Card Holder
This fun igloo card has a pocket inside to tuck in a gift card. Find directions for making one over at the Inkspired Treasures blog.
-Heather
Project: Fireplace Mantle with Stockings Card
Jody at Confessions of a Ribbon Addict shows how to make this amazing fireplace with hanging stockings card. Each brick on the fireplace is a tiny rectangle of cardstock and the wood grain stamp makes a perfect mantle!
-Heather
Project: Gift Card Holder from a Envelope
The October Afternoon blog has directions for turning a plain old white envelope into a fabulous stitched gift card holder. Click here for the tutorial.
-Heather
Tips: Stamped Angel Card
This angel card is so sweet! Visit the Confessions of a Ribbon Addict blog and find out how Jody turned plain boring cord into a lovely gold cord and how she added dimension to her angel by cutting and lifting … Read More...
Project: Paper Block Calendar
Using cardstock, dies and stamps Cindy at The Creative Closet will show you how to make this fantastic block calendar.
-Heather
Project: Dry Erase Board
This dry erase board project that can be made to fit any holiday season or home decor. Using a picture frame with glass, some stamping and vinyl designs make one for yourself or as gifts. Find directions on the Ginger … Read More...
Project; Thanksgiving Place Cards
Looking for a last minute way to jazz up your Thanksgiving table? Why not make some pretty place cards for your guests. Find directions for these cute acorn ones over on the Two Peas in a Bucket blog.
-Heather
Tutorial: Circle Gatefold Card
I’ve seen lots of square or rectangular shaped gatefold cards but never a circle. The Sunflowers and Dragonflies blog has directions for making a fun circle shaped gatefold card.
-Heather