Learn to make this lovely background suitable for a wedding page by following the instructions on the Ranger site. Click here to go to tutorial.
Tutorial: Photo Editing
Learn post procressing tips from a professional in this tutorial on the MCP Actions blog. Sandy Bradshaw uses a variety of techniques including curves and layer masks to add colour and pop to a Senior portrait. Click here to go to…
Technique: Make Your Own Stamps From Placemats!
image by Mel's Own Place
Check out this really clever idea at Mel’s Own Place for turning old rubber placemats into stamps! How cool is that??
-Heather
Tutorial: Banner
Lisa Pace shows how to make this adorable banner using Webster’s Pages products. Click here to go to tutorial
Technique: Stamping and Embossing Metal Sheets
image by Paper Artsy
Take a look at these amazing samples from PaperArtsy on how to use their metal sheets and tools. Leandra takes you step by step and explains how she made these great accents by stamping and dry embossing on thin…
Tutorial: Scrapbook Page
Get instructions from the Ranger website to make this adorable page using fun foam, paints and dye inks. Click here to go to tutorial.
Tutorial: Faux Wood
image by Splitcoast and Kim Teasdale
Check out this wonderful tutorial by Kim Teasdale for Splitcoast Stampers on how to make a faux wooden frame with cardstock, stamping ink and die cuts.
-Heather
Tutorial: Canvas Flower
Get instruction on the Ranger site to make this flower using Claudine Hellmuth sticky back canvas and paints. Click here to go to tutorial
Tip: Add Easy Accents to Your Cards
image by Shari Carroll and Hero Arts
Check out this fantastic article by Shari Carroll on how to use some popular products to add some easy but very cool accents to your stamped cards.
-Heather
Project: Color Flip Book
image by Nicole Heady
Nicole Heady of Papertrey Ink has posted the instructions for this cool color flip book along with a free graphic download. Make one of these fun books yourself to help with color combination inspiration.
-Heather
…Happy Independence Day, U.S.A.!
from Crafts For All Seasons
Happy Independence Day to everyone in the US of A! If you’re spending time at the clay table today, head on over to Crafts for All Seasons for a tutorial to make this cute polymer clay…
Project: BBQ Invite and Happy 4th!!
image by Heather Holbrook
I hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July!
To celebrate I wanted to share the instructions for the fun BBQ pocket invitation card I made:
Supplies: black, yellow and white cardstocks, yellow and black ink pads, red and white check…
Inspiration and Trend: Stamping On Fabric
image by Heather Nichols
Check out this fabulous post on Capture the Moment where Nicole Heady talks about incorporating fabric into your stamping projects. Be sure to follow the other blog links she lists to see some fantastic ideas from the Papertrey Design…
Tutorial: Artsy Made Easy
Visit the Creating Keepsakes blog for a quick and easy tutorial by Mou Saha, on adding artsy effects to your scrapbook pages. Go to tutorial.
Video: Add sparkle to your lettering
Lisa Engelbrecht, author of Modern Mark Making shows how to add shine and glitter to your hand lettering. Go to Video
Digi Tutorial: Photo Masks
Let Katie Pertiet show you how to add emphasis to a digital page by adding a photo mask. This tutorial is part of the Tuesday Tutorial series on Ali Edwards’ blog. Go to tutorial.
Tip: Use Stamps to Journal on Your Scrapbook Pages
image by Sheri Reguly and Hero Arts
Check out this very informative article at Hero Arts about journaling with stamps on your scrapbook pages. The samples there are simply lovely!!
-Heather
Project: Stamped Clay Beads
Tutorial: Intertwined circles border
Image from Ronda's Creative Quilter
Longarm quilter Ronda Beyer of Ronda’s Creative Quilter blog shares her secret for quilting intertwined circles on quilt borders. She points to Sherry Rogers-Harrison’s book Formal Feathers 101 for the idea. Get the book at Runway Ranch LAQS. Get the how-to…
Tutorial: Tissue Paper Flowers
image by Lauren Meader
Visit Lauren Meader’s blog to see a step by step tutorial and video on how to reuse tissue paper to make gorgeous paper flower embellishments. It’s another great way to go green!
-Heather
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