This is a neat idea I’ve not seen before, the Whiff of Joy stamps blog has directions for making your own zip open envelope. Very cool!
-Heather
Inspiration: Jane Austen Stamped Cake
Jane Austen and cake?? Yes, please!! I spotted this amazing Jane Austen themed cake over on Sprinkle Bake, they used black food coloring and Jane themed stamps to make it. Click here for more pics and even the yummy cake … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Shamrock Stamp
Punk Projects has a fun tutorial for turning a pencil eraser into a cute little shamrock stamp, click here.
-Heather
Tips: Using Background Stamps
Jenn with Penny Black stamps shares a video tutorial showing how to use large background stamps. She’ll show you what inks work well and how to get a good impression. Then she turned her backgrounds into lovely ATC’s (artist trading … Read More...
Project: Stamped Fabric Bag
This stamped muslin bag is such a lovely idea with so many possibilities, a cute make up bag, perfect for giving a gift in, small travel bag, etc. Find out how to stamp and color your own fabric bag over … Read More...
Project: Stamped Night Light
The current issue of the Greeting Farm Stamps newsletter has an adorable project from Emily DeVlieger for making a nightlight with a stamped image. Click here and then scroll almost all the way down to find the tutorial.
-Heather
Project: Rolled Paper Heart
Here’s a pretty way to use of scrap strips of pattern paper. Try rolling them up and making shapes with the tubes. The My Mind’s Eye blog has instructions for making this lovely hart design.
-Heather
Project: Valentine Sucker Wrapper
Product Review: Silhouette Double Sided Adhesive Kit
I recently got a chance to play around the the brand new Double Side Adhesive Kit from Silhouette. This neat kit allows you to die cut shapes and apply glitter or flocking to add some fun sparkle or fluff … Read More...
Project: Turn a Picture Frame into a Chalkboard
Project: Stamped Snowflake Charms
Is winter over yet? 🙂 Nope? Well then I guess I should get with the program and make some wintery snowflake jewelry to wear. Elizabeth Allan has directions for stamping up these pretty snowflake charms, perfect forcard accents, jewelry, gift … Read More...
Project: Hang in There Card
Know someone who might need a little pick me up? How about send them a “Hang In There” card? Kristina at Simon Says Stamp has a video tutorial for making this sweet card.
-Heather
Project: Stamped Lady Bug Card
Project: Stamped Valentine
Find directions for making this wonderful blocked Valentine card by Julia Stainton over on Ellen Hutson’s blog.
-Heather
Tip: What to Do With Large Cards
Have you ever made a card and just piled on the embellishments (it’s so easy to do) or maybe made a card way too large to fit into any envelope you’ve got in your craft drawer? Goodness knows I end … Read More...
Project: Mouse and Cake Card
When I was a kid I used to love mice, I had a huge collection of all different kinds. So of course I adore all the cute mice stamps from Penny Black so much! Elisabeth Allan’s Art Studio has directions … Read More...
Inspiration: Art is a Way of Life
Irit Shalom has created a wonderful art inspired wall hanging using stamps, paints, stains, chipboard and more, check it out over on her blog.
-Heather
Techniques and More: Monthly Tags from Tim Holtz
Each month this year the amazing Mr. Tim Holtz will share a different tag, each filled with ideas, technique, product tips and more. His first tag of the year for January is now up on his blog along with detailed … Read More...
Project: Domino Book
Pop over to the Viva Las Vegastamps blog for a fun tutorial making a tiny book using dominoes as covers, how fun!
Also if you’re looking for unique and unusual stamps you won’t see anywhere else check out the Viva … Read More...
Project and Freebie: Flip Calendar
Jin from Under the Cherry Tree has a wonderful tutorial for making an adorable flip top calendar using her Silhouette machine. She even has a free calendar template to download. Click here for her tutorial and template.
-Heather