Snow globes are a traditional holiday decor piece, and the terrarium has made it’s debut in the crafting world in many different ways. This idea is no exception to either of those. With a few little knick-knacks, you can have … Read More...
Technique: Stitching on Your Stamps
Whether is faux or real, stitching is a trending look in paper crafting right now.. The Create a Smile blog will show you how to pierce cardstock in sections of your stamps so you can sew on them and add … Read More...
Paper ring countdown calendar
I know Halloween was just Monday but I thought I’d post this idea so you would have time to gather up your recycled supplies in time to make this fun paper ring countdown calendar for Christmas. I am thinking I … Read More...
Project: DIY Stamped Wrapping Paper
Need to wrap a birthday gift or are you wanting to make your holiday presents look extra special this year? Grab your stamps, colored ink pads and some white paper and make your own wonderful wrapping paper. Lexi Dali has … Read More...
Free Christmas Initial Printables
This Christmas initial printable collection will be a lovely touch for Holiday decor. Select whatever initials you want, and print and frame them for your home. The files are re-sizeable, so you can make them into smaller cards for your … Read More...
Free Printable Christmas Gift Box
This free printable is perfect for small Christmas gifts or in-class activities. The printable file comes in a black n white version for coloring in at home or in the classroom or you can print off a ready-made color version. … Read More...
The 16th annual One of a Kind Holiday Show in Chicago is Dec 1st-4th
Are you ready for Holiday shows? For those of you in or around Chicago, here’s a great one to attend and start buying those Christmas gifts!
The 16th annual One of a Kind Holiday Show is a 4-day show that … Read More...
Project: Paper Gingerbread House
How amazing is this 3D Gingerbread house from Anna-Karin?! She made this stunning holiday home decor project with lots of different die cuts from Sizzix. Visit her blog Layers of Ink for step by step photo directions.
-Heather
Tip: Adding Faux Stitching Lines to Die Cuts
If you love the look of dies that have the stitched look on the edges but don’t have them don’t worry! Gina K is here with a clever tip, she uses a rotary cutter on the edge of a regular … Read More...
Project: Twisted Gate Fold Card
Add a cool twist to your next card with this Twisted Gate Fold design from Dawn Olchefske. She’s got cutting, scoring and folding directions over on Splitcoast Stampers. This fun idea can be used for so many different occasions. Click … Read More...
How to make your own car air fresheners
I think today I have another first for me. I don’t think I have ever posted a tutorial on how to make a car air freshener. Well thanks to Gemma for sending in a link to her blog May Inspire … Read More...
Techniques: Santa’s Reindeer Card
Kelly Latevola will show you some masking and splatter techniques for an awesome starry night background, perfect for Santa’s reindeer to fly across. Check out her stamping techniques over on the Stamp Away with Me blog.
-Heather
How to make recycled pinecone pineapples
If you like to decorate for Christmas with unconventional themes and colors you may just fall in love with these pineapples made from recycled pinecones like I did. Pop on over to Britt and Co. for the easy tutorial on … Read More...
Mini Pumpkin Pies
Are you like me and forget to leave room for dessert? I’m even more guilty during the holidays. I have just enough room for one bite. These mini pies are perfect for the holidays or potlucks. Serene at House of … Read More...
Review and Giveaway: A Somerset Holiday Magazine
It’s never too early to start planning or even working on projects for the upcoming holiday season. Stampington and Company is here to help get you started with ideas, projects and inspiration in their new magazine, A Somerset Holiday.… Read More...
Project: Small Tote made with Envelope Punch Board Tool
If you have one of those cool envelope punch boards you can make lots more then just envelopes with it. This project uses it to make an adorable little tote, perfect for storage or gift giving. Visit Splitcoast Stampers for … Read More...
Project: Snowman Triple Easel Card
Get a jump start on holiday and winter cards with this super cute triple easel card. I love all the details and dimensions on this card! You can find directions and a link to a Youtube video over on the … Read More...
Cross Stitched Gift Tags for Christmas or Whenever
I am pretty much in love with these cross-stitched gift tags from Craft and Creativity. They use purchased gift tags with holes in them, but you could punch holes in card stock tags to get a similar look.
The ones … Read More...
Project: Holiday Card with Critters and Ombre’ Colors
A gradient of color, also known as ombre’, is a really popular look right now. There are ombre’ ink pads or you can use you own color combos to get this cool look. Hero Arts has a fun holiday card … Read More...
Recycled pine cone owl
This is almost as cute as those cute baby animal videos that you find yourself watching and can’t stop. I want to make a whole family of these little guys and all I have to do is pick up pine … Read More...