Get the lowdown on fabric collage techniques from Nicole Licht (astulabee), whose tutorial recreates her Etsy workshop. Even if you’re new to stitching, she’ll make you want to try this! See the tute.
Tutorial: Dimensional flower
Allie Aller (Allie’s in Stitches) shows us how to stitch a dimensional flower inspired by 3D blooms on a vintage crazy quilt. You’ll appreciate her photos and meticulous step-by-step explanation. See the tute.
Technique Blog: Patti Behan
image by Patti Behan
I recently shared with you a cool technique video by Patti Behan and I’ve now discovered she has a wonderful blog dedicated to sharing her techniques! My favorites are her step by step technique videos on how to…
Trend: Inchies
image by Ellen Hudson and Cindy Lyles
Have you heard of Inchies?? Well inchies are simply tiny pieces of art that measure only one inch square. The possibilities are endless, you can stamp them, collage them, whatever you like as long…
New Release, Freebie and Technique Videos: Hero Arts Digital
image by Linda, Hero Arts and Two Peas
Hero Arts has gone digital!! They are now offering some of their most popular classic images as digital stamps. Their store at Two Peas also has a few free down-loadable images as well!! Then…
PrimaDonna Artist Educator’s Blog
Prima has launched a blog for the PrimaDonna Artist Educators: artists endorsed by Prima to conduct classes using their products. On the blog you will find tips and techniques as well as class postings all over the world. To celebrate…
Product Review: Clear Stamps
image by Heather Holbrook- Annotations set by CTMH
I really appreciated everyone who took time to make a comment last week for the clear stamp set I gave away. I enjoyed reading them all and noticed many of you have never tried…
Tutorial: Stair Step Card
Image by Beate Johns and Splitcoast
Visit Splitcoast Stampers for a terrific tutorial by the very talented Beate Johns for step by step instructions and a video to make this lovely stair step fold card.
-Heather
Tutorial: Muslin Flower
Follow this link to learn how to make the muslin flower shown above using Maya Mists from Maya Road.
Tutorial: Pinwheels
Amy Martin has posted a tutorial for making pinwheels on the Kenner Road blog. Click here to go to tutorial.
Technique Video: Joseph’s Coat
image by Gina K
Join Gina K for another fun and informative video on Stamp TV. In this video she teaches you how to do a cool background embossing technique called Joseph’s Coat.
-Heather
Technique Video: Watermark Ink Pad
image by Patti Behan and Ranger
Patti Behan with Ranger has a new video showing several different techniques on how to use their watermark resist ink pad.
-Heather
Product Review: Ink Potion No. 9
image by Tsukineko
Have you seen this cool product from Tsukineko called Ink Potion No. 9, don’t you just love the name?
It’s a blending solution in a spray bottle that you use with water based inks. It helps them migrate together…
Tutorial: Summer Album
Ronda Palazzi, Memory Makers Master shows how to make this cover for a summer album. Click here to go to tutorial.
Project Video: Using Stickles and Dimensional Pearls
image by Two Peas
Watch this wonderful and very informative video by Jennifer McGuire for Two peas in a Bucket, she shows how to make these adorable owl cards with inks and stamps from Hero Arts and adds tons of interest using Stickles…
Blog and Techniques: Backgrounds with a Brayer
image by Michelle Zindorf
Michelle Zindorf is the queen of backgrounds and brayers! On her blog she shares step by step detailed photos and instructions on how she makes each of her stunning cards. She uses a rubber brayer and ink…
Project: Interlocking Gatefold Card
image by Brenda aka Qbee
Visit Qbee’s Quest blog for a wonderful step by step tutorial on how to make this fantastic interlocking gatefold card. Brenda also shares lots of other wonderful projects on her blog , so be sure to check…
Project: Pin Wheel Card
image by Heather Holbrook
I wanted to share with you the instructions for this fun Pin Wheel Card I made recently.
Supplies:
cardstock: yellow, rust, orange
double-sided pattern paper 3″x 3″
button
string
small dowel, stick or skewer 3 1/2″ long
“smile” stamp (from Close To My Heart…
Tutorial: Photo Editing
Tina Cockburn shows how to lighten, boost colour and add sparkle to a portrait using steps in Adobe Photoshop. I followed her instructions and was quickly able to edit the photo of my son as shown above. Go to tutorial.
…Technique Video: Simplicity with Close To My Heart
image by Close To My Heart
Visit the Close To My Heart website and watch the great new Art and Soul video which focuses on simplicity and basics. There’s a great technique for making your own background papers with random stamping, how…