Are you looking for crafts for teens? Then look no further for fun, trendy DIY’s to make! Just check out this awesome list of 50 of the most gorgeous crafts for teens and diy projects for teens you can find … Read More...
Project: Large and Small Paper Purses
Tricia Morris is sharing how she made these adorable large and small paper purses. Inspired by a tiny purse tutorial from Bibi Cameron (using a 6 x 6 paper) she made a larger version using 12 x 12 paper. Wouldn’t … Read More...
Technique: Baby Card with No-Line Stamping and Water Color
The no-line stamping technique involves stamping your images using a light colored ink that doesn’t show after you’ve colored over top, it gives a very artistic look. Nichol Magouirk used the no-line technique with water coloring to give a soft … Read More...
Techniques: Cloud Backgrounds for Stamped Scenes
If you’re stamping an outdoor scene then you probably need clouds in the background, right? If you don’t have a cloud stamp that’s okay, you can do it yourself. Dina Kowal has two techniques for making clouds, one using a … Read More...
Project: Paper Mosaic Tag
Each month Tim Holtz shares a new tags with lots of cool techniques and ideas. His tag for April includes a fun paper mosaic using die cuts, grout, glaze and snippets of paper. This would be a great project to … Read More...
Project: Recycled Puzzle Piece Magnets
Got some old puzzles that have lost some pieces? What can you do with the left overs? How about recycle them into some cool paper craft projects. Neva Cole covered some old puzzle pieces in paint and added stamped words … Read More...
Project: Beginning Card Making
If you’re new or curious about learning to stamp and make your own cards check out this post from P.S. I Love You Scrapbooking. It’s got the basic supplies needed, some tips and directions for making a pretty butterfly card, … Read More...
Tips: Foiling with Adhesives
Foiling is a popular way to add some terrific metallic shimmer and shine to any paper crafting project. There are machines, adhesives and foil sheets that can help you get this trendy look. Tombo has some great ideas for using … Read More...
Freebie: Carrot Box
For a limited time you can get a fun printable carrot shaped treat box for free from Lasting Impressions, click here to get it. **Note: You will need to add it to your cart and then check out.
-Heather
Project: Easter Bunny Banner
You might not have a bunny rabbit die cut but you might have some circle and a leaf or flower petal shape. That’s exactly what designer Jessica Williams used, she combined several basic shapes to make a bunny for this … Read More...
Project: Clay Jewelry with Metal Stamps
Usually metal stamps are used for stamping into metal but Sahana has a great idea to use these tiny little stamp designs on clay. She’s got a tutorial on her blog showing how to cut and stamp the clay, add … Read More...
Project: Shaker Magnet
How sweet is this little magnet!? A perfect little gift for Easter. Using pattern paper, stamping, fun foam and sequins Lisa Elton designed this sweet bunny in a balloon magnet that is also a shaker! Hop over to the Pretty … Read More...
Project: Origami Darth Vader
If you don’t already know I’m a total geek 🙂 and am a huge fan of Sci-Fi and Star Wars! So I was really excited to see this amazing Darth Vader origami project from Tadashi Mori. Head over to his … Read More...
Tips: Adding Stamping to Your Scrapbook Pages
Over on the Hero Arts bog guest artist Kathleen Graumuller shares some wonderful ideas on how to incorporate stamping onto your scrapbook pages. Stamps can be used to make great borders, all over backgrounds, tiny accents and focal images on … Read More...
Project: 3D Paper Shamrocks
Here’s a great use for all those strips of unused pattern paper you probably have lying around. Turn the green ones into 3D paper shamrocks to decorate for St. Patrick’s Day. Visit the Hoosier Homemade blog for complete instructions.
-Heather
Inspiration: Owl Step Card
Doesn’t this card make you want to hoot “How cute!”? This stunning step card covered in adorable owls was made by Marisa Job, she’s got more photos and info on how she made this card over on her blog, Designs … Read More...
Project: Valentine Treat Wrapper
Gigi’s Creative Designs blog has directions for cutting cardstock and pattern paper to wrap around chocolate nuggets to make the most adorable little mailbox treat wrapper. Click here for all the details.
-Heather
Technique: Paper Casting with Stamps
Make your own paper embellishments with this paper casting technique that uses rubber stamps and toilet paper, yes, toilet paper! 🙂 Find directions for this quick and easy idea over on the Scrapbook and Cards Today blog.
-Heather
Freebie and Project: Vintage Diorama Ornament
If you like the look of vintage ornaments and handmade decorations you’ll love making these DIY ornaments. You’ll find several templates with images to print, score and assemble along with complete instructions for making these wonderful Vintage diorama ornaments over … Read More...
Freebie: Santa Clip Art
You can download this super cute Santa Claus clip art for free over at My Grafico. Use him on holiday cards, tags and scrapbook pages!
-Heather