Using die cut paper flowers, stamps and ink sprays Neels Expressionz has made some stunning tattered flowers! These are perfect accents for cards, scrapbook pages, home decor projects and more. Click here for his tutorial.
-Heather
Technique: Cracked Glass
Visit the Stampendous blog for directions on how to cover your stamped image with clear embossing powder and then crack it for a cool cracked glass look.
-Heather
How to make a recycled memo board
Tutorial: Stamped T-Shirt
Chevrons are really on trend right now in crafting and on clothes. So why not combine the two with a cute stamped chevron pattern shirt? Eat Sleep Make has directions for turning a plain old kitchen sponge into a cool … Read More...
How to make a recycled shoe box doll house
Over at Cintia’s blog My Poppet there is a darling tutorial on how to make a doll house out of a recycled shoe box.
Technique: Encrusted Jewel Embossing
Hop on over to the Michel’s website and Fran (from the Frantic Stamper) will show you her cool Encrusted Jewel technique. By adding little bits and bobs into embossing powder she creates wonderful sparkly backgrounds!
-Heather
Stamp Project: Pumpkin Fall Card
The Impression Obsession. blog has directions for making a fun fall pumpkin card with a trendy chevron background.
-Heather
Looking for Fall themed stamps, papers and embellishments? Check these out.
How to make a recycled eyeglass case clutch
Got an old eyeglass case that’s in need of a redo? Check out how Agy of the blog Green Issues redid an old eyeglass case into a fab lace covered clutch.
How to make a recycled t-shirt pillow
Reverse applique is a great technique and using it along with a kid’s outgrown t-shirt is the perfect combo. See the great tutorial Pam of the blog Threading My Way shared on how she recycled her kid’s t-shirt into a … Read More...
Project: Art Journal
Believe it or not this stunning art journal started life as a plain old manila office folder! Adding a 3 ring binder and using ink, stamps, stains, stitching and embellishments the Artful Maven turned it a wonderful place to store … Read More...
Project: Birthday Shaker Card
YUM! This card looks good enough to eat!! Find directions for making a fun birthday shaker card (with real sprinkles) over on the Cleary iStamp blog.
-Heather
Looking for supplies to make your own Shaker card? Check these out on … Read More...
Tutorial: Glass Etching with Stamps
I’ve seen glass etching projects before but never using stamps! This clever idea comes from the Stamping and Scrapping in California blog, find complete directions over there. I can see so many great uses for this idea!!
-Heather
Product Review: Cricut Mini
The folks at Cricut have now made it even quicker and easier to get started die cutting by introducing the Cricut Mini.
What is it: The Cricut Mini is a personal electronic die cutting machine, using the machine … Read More...
How to make a recycled book organizer
Recycled books are such a great recorce for crafting. Check out how Ann of the blog Wonderstrange recycled a bunch of books into an organizer.
Project and Free Template: Apron Recipe Card and Holder
This pretty apron shaped card hold recipes inside, how sweet! What a great gift for a bride to be or new home owner! Find a free apron shaped template and directions for making the card over on the Whiff of … Read More...
Project: Paper Witches Hat
Hats off to you!! Make a cute witches hat with pattern paper, a styrofoam cone and stamped embellishments. Peggy McCurry has a tutorial over at Splitcoast Stampers.
-Heather
Project: Funky Glitter Girl Tag
Click here for directions for making this fun and funky girl and frog tag using stamps and fine glitter. This project will introduce you to lots of different techniques and products from Ranger.
-Heather
Finding the right marker for colouring … Read More...
Tutorial: Triangle Pop Up Card
Make someone’s birthday POP! Taylored Expressions has instructions for making this super fun pop up card. I’ve never seen one in the shape of a triangle before, so clever!
-Heather
How to make a recycled magazine garland
Sometimes the simplest things are positively the best. That’s what I think about this recycled magazine circle garland shared by Kelly of the blog Restitch Me. I bet this technique would work great with pumpkin or bat shapes for Halloween.
Project: Stamped Bottle Cap Necklace
What an adorable way to wear your stamped creations. Find directions for making a bottle cap necklace over on the Sweet Pea Stamps blog.
-Heather