Using bright colored pencils to color in your stamped images on kraft colored cardstock can give you a really cheerful pop of color on your cards. Find more about this technique over on the Hero Arts stamps site.
-Heather
Crochet E-Books
Here are a couple of fresh, new ebooks that will likely appeal to crocheters and other crafters as well. First is the new multicraft ebook published free by FaveCrafts and Prime Publishing. As you can see from the logos on … Read More...
Book Review: This Book Was A Tree by Marcie Chambers Cuff
This Book Was a Tree: Ideas, Adventures, and Inspiration for Rediscovering the Natural World by Marcie Chambers Cuff is a really interesting book that encourages creativity outdoors. It combines science and nature with crafts and fun. There are all sorts … Read More...
Inspiration: Make a memory bear to honor a loved one
Sherri from Hidden Treasures, and the Lesson Plans blog here at Craft Gossip, tells about the memory bears she made to honor and remember her husband’s grandmother. Her grandmother-in-law was an avid sewer so it was fitting that a sewing … Read More...
Tutorial: Bench cushion
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how you can make a long flat cushion to sit on top of a bench. It makes a soft surface to sit on and also adds a pop of pattern to a plain wooden … Read More...
Tutorial: Super easy sequin skirt for an 18″ doll
Rachel from Nest Full of Eggs shows how you can make a sparkly sequin skirt for an American Girl or other 18″ doll. Sequin stretch trim makes this a super fast, super easy project. One seam is all it takes … Read More...
Stylish Felt Camera Cozy
I think this “Stylish Felt Camera Cozy” from Fave Crafts by contributor Linda Permann is so pretty and chic. This beauty will keep your Camera free from scratches on its body and getting damaged. This is an easy-sewing project simply … Read More...
Pixelated Wall Tutorial
Isn’t this pixelated wall art so fun? You could customize it in so many different ways, using different images to pixelate. This would make an amazing statement wall!
Get the tutorial here- Pixelated Wall Tutorial.
Tip: Painting on Embossing Folders
Get more from your embossing folders by adding paint to them before embossing. You’ll have color as well as texture for a quick card background. Find a video and step by step tutorial from Audrie Magno-Gordon over on Splitcoast Stampers.… Read More...
Felt Quiet Book Templates with Instructions
Claudia and Christie co-host “pops and podge” have some of the excellent ideas for crafting and their “Quiet Book” are so cute. They offer us “Tie the Laces” and “Let’s Do Some Laundry” and “Fishing” and “Tic Tac Toe” all … Read More...
Instafamous – DIY Hashtag Instagram Photo Frames – Dream a Little Bigger
These cute Instafamous DIY hashtag Instagram photo frames can be made for anyone or anything. Hashtags are extremely popular right now. Use some of your fave #hashtags to customize these frames
Get the tutorial here- Instafamous – DIY Hashtag Instagram … Read More...
No-Sew Sewing Kit in a Mason Jar
With Mason Jars being oh-so-popular, I think anyone who enjoys sewing or quilting would love this sewing kit! With everything you could need for stitching inside, a tape measure on the outside and a pin cushion on top, I’m not … Read More...
How to make a recycled ring box and egg carton flowers
Another first! Can you guess what the recycled material is in today’s craft?
I never would have guessed but it is brilliant! Pop on over to the blog Craft a Doodle Doo for the tutorial on how to make a … Read More...
Giveaway Reminder: Willow and Sage
There’s still time to enter to win the premiere issue of Willow and Sage, a new magazine focusing on DIY bath and body products from Stampington and Company publications.
Click to visit the original post to enter to win.
-Heather
Tutorial: Shower curtain with a pom pom valance
Sew4Home shows how you can make a shower curtain with a fun pom pom trimmed valance. This project does take quite a bit of fabric (5 yards for the curtain, 2 yards for the valance), but try finding any shower … Read More...
Card Condo sew-along tomorrow with Quick Quilts Saturday
A little birdie tells me that the project tomorrow (May 17, 2014) at Quick Quilts Saturday is my Card Condo. How cool is that!! I was super excited when I heard the news! The Card Condo is kind of … Read More...
Tutorial: Long and Short Stitch
I love learning a new stitch or technique. So many times I stitch the same style over and over again…that’s why I am glad that Bee’s Knees Industries created this Long and Short Stitch tutorial for me to try … Read More...
Twinkie Cupcake
Are you a Twinkie fan? I’ve had more than my share in my younger years!
Alicia from The Baker Upstairs has created a cupcake that tastes like the Twinkie, right down to the yummy cream filling.
I may have to … Read More...
Tutorial: Easing in a sleeve cap
Then length of a sleeve cap is usually longer than the sleeve hole. This is done on purpose, as the extra fabric allows for more room at top of your arm so it can move freely. That extra fabric has … Read More...
Beaded Rope Necklace
This beaded rope necklace by gina-michele.com is chunky and stylish. I love the length in this necklace as it helps to balance out the sheer size of the rope. This would be nice in nautical colors for a summer vacation … Read More...