Believe it or not this stunning art journal started life as a plain old manila office folder! Adding a 3 ring binder and using ink, stamps, stains, stitching and embellishments the Artful Maven turned it a wonderful place to store … Read More...
Tutorial: Glass Etching with Stamps
I’ve seen glass etching projects before but never using stamps! This clever idea comes from the Stamping and Scrapping in California blog, find complete directions over there. I can see so many great uses for this idea!!
-Heather
Tutorial: Paint a Cloud Background
Don’t have a cloud stamp? No worries, visit Paper Craft Planet for a video tutorial for painting your own cloud background. Perfect to go along with so many different stamps like kites, birds, planes, rainbows and more!
-Heather
Technique: Sponging Stamp Ink for a Beach Scene
Visit the There She Goes blog and find a video tutorial for masking and sponging a fun beach scene.
-Heather
Tutorial: Stamped Clay Embellishments
Visit the Inspired blog and let Betsy show you how to make gorgeous card embellishments using your stamps, dies and clay.
-Heather
Tutorial: Starburst Card Background
The Frugal Crafter shows how to turn pattern papers into an amazing starburst card background, click here for details.
-Heather
Project: Mermaid in a Jar
HOLY COW!! This project is STUNNING!! Laura from Remembering Life’s Moments stamped this lovely mermaid on acetate and “colored” her on the backside with glitter. Then added her into a jar with netting and embellishments all around. I LOVE this … Read More...
Project: Stamped Box with Drawers
Using a drawer box die cut Anna-Karin of Layers of ink added inks, stamps, bead drawer pulls for this stunning chest of drawers project. Wouldn’t be wonderful sitting on your desk to hold embellishments or office supplies? Find out how … Read More...
Technique: Faux Metal Background
The main image on this card looks just like it was stamped on metal but it wasn’t. The Bright Side of Life blog show you how to use spray ironing starch (of all things! :)) for a really cool faux … Read More...
Tutorial: How to Use Tim Holtz Resist Papers
Tim Holtz has a great new video showing how to use inks and stains with his resist papers. These papers are printed with a clear glossy pattern that will resist when mediums are applied on top for an easy and … Read More...
Tip: Use a Stamp as a Sewing Pattern
Isn’t this stitched and embellished monogram so pretty!? But what does it have to do with stamping? Well, Mae Armstrong used a PSA monogram stamp as a pattern for her sewing, isn’t that so clever? This idea would work with … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a Stamp from Recycled Materials
Using plastic take out containers and cardboard from a cereal box “smallgirl” from Teddy Forest created this adorable bear stamp. Find out how to stamp and recycle at the same time here at her blog post.
-Heather
Project: Steampunk Canvas
Check out this cool artsy steampunk inspired painted and stamped canvas by Candy at Creativity is Contagious . I love the phrenology head and all the metal gears and wings!
-Heather
Tutorial: Ribbon Flowers
Find out how to turn pretty polka dot ribbon into lovely little flowers, perfect accents for almost any card! Besty Veldman shares this idea on her blog Paper, scissors and Super Heros.
-heather
Tutorial: Flip Card
Kwerner Designs blog has a great video tutorial for making this fun flip card. I love the punched out center with embossed vellum! Click to watch.
-Heather
Project: Stamped Travel Tag
Summer time is travel time. Send someone off on vacation in style with this cool BonVoyage travel tag from Richele Christensen. Visit her blog California Art Girl for her directions. This would also be a fun luggage tag so you … Read More...
Tip: How to use a Glue Pad
Clare at Bearydo Paperie has a video on how to use a glue “ink” pad to apply glitter to your paper craft projects. You can stamp with or brush it onto die cuts to then add a perfect touch of … Read More...
Project: Stamped Sea Glass Necklace
I love this wonderful necklace from Torrey at Left Field. So sparkly and fun, it looks like something a mermaid would wear! Find out how she stamped on sea glass to make this little treasure.
-Heather
Project: Stamped Tissue Case
I love seeing stamping used on something other than paper! This fabulous tissue holder is made from stamped fabric. It’s perfect for tossing in your purse, you can even stamp it to match your purse! Find directions from Karin over … Read More...
Project: Stamped Canvas Bag
I adore a crafty man!! And I’m so in love with this awesome bag from Neil over at Neelz Expressions! Hop on over to his blog and he’ll show you a cool way to transfer pattern paper to sticky back … Read More...