Find out how to turn pretty polka dot ribbon into lovely little flowers, perfect accents for almost any card! Besty Veldman shares this idea on her blog Paper, scissors and Super Heros.
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Tutorial: Flip Card
Kwerner Designs blog has a great video tutorial for making this fun flip card. I love the punched out center with embossed vellum! Click to watch.
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How to make a recycled pocket wall organizer
First I have to admit I “snort laughed” out loud when I read the name of Emily’s post, “The Organizer That Guilt Built”. See her fun tutorial on how to make a recycled pocket organizer at her blog Crap At … Read More...
Tutorial: Dancing Girl Card
You can’t tell from the photo but when you move this cute card the little girls body swings from side to side so she dances, adorable! Find out how to make a dancing girl card over on the Penny Black … Read More...
How to make a McQueen inspired purse
Over at the blog A Matter of Style Alessia shared her great McQueen inspired purse she made from a placemat! Pop on over to see her inspiration and follow the link to her tutorial on how to make a McQueen … Read More...
How to make a recycled styrofoam car
We all get stuff that has packing styrofoam. Why not make a fun toy like this car using a great tutorial that Donatella shared at her blog Fun Lab on how to make a recycled styrofoam car.
How to make a recycled placemat clutch
Sometimes a bit of home decor just screams to be turned into something else. Check out how Marja of the blog Tousled Day took a placemat and turned it into a stylin’ clutch.
Project: Collage Art Journal Cover
Find directions at Ranger for using paints, papers, ink, stamps and more to make this wonderful artsy collage mixed media journal cover.
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Project: Birthday Calendar
Here’s a clever and cute way to keep track of all the birthdays you need to make cards for by recycling a Rolodex card holder. Find directions over on the Spotted Canary site.
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Project: Vintage Anniversary Card
I love the mix of stamping and a vintage digital image for this anniversary card! Find directions for making this pretty card over on the Hampton Arts blog.
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Project: Stamped Travel Tag
Summer time is travel time. Send someone off on vacation in style with this cool BonVoyage travel tag from Richele Christensen. Visit her blog California Art Girl for her directions. This would also be a fun luggage tag so you … Read More...
Tip: How to use a Glue Pad
Clare at Bearydo Paperie has a video on how to use a glue “ink” pad to apply glitter to your paper craft projects. You can stamp with or brush it onto die cuts to then add a perfect touch of … Read More...
How to upcycle a pair of shoes with a bit of glitter
I can’t help sharing with you more upcycling of the shoes. My passion, your passion too? If so pop on over to the Craft Foxes blog to see the tutorial on how to glitter up an old pair of shoes… Read More...
Project: 3D Pop Up Card
Wow, this card has so much depth and dimension but it still folds flat! Find directions for this fun pop up 3d card over on the Stempeleinmaleins blog.
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How to make recycled container faux taxidermied animals
I love antlers and faux taxidermy so add recycling and you get the trifecta of awesome crafting. Pop on over to the blog Embellishments Kids for the tutorial on how to make this recycled container taxidermy deer and more animals!
Project: Stamped Sea Glass Necklace
I love this wonderful necklace from Torrey at Left Field. So sparkly and fun, it looks like something a mermaid would wear! Find out how she stamped on sea glass to make this little treasure.
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Project: Stamped Tissue Case
I love seeing stamping used on something other than paper! This fabulous tissue holder is made from stamped fabric. It’s perfect for tossing in your purse, you can even stamp it to match your purse! Find directions from Karin over … Read More...
Project: Stamped Canvas Bag
I adore a crafty man!! And I’m so in love with this awesome bag from Neil over at Neelz Expressions! Hop on over to his blog and he’ll show you a cool way to transfer pattern paper to sticky back … Read More...
Tip: Coloring Plain Twill Ribbon
Like most of you I’m always on the look out for ways to get the most out of a crafting products and save money at the same time. I love this idea of dying plain twill ribbon from Linda … Read More...
Technique: Watercolor with Distress Inks
Rhonda Palazzari has a great stamping technique for using Tim HoltzDistress Ink pads and a little water for a wonderful watercolor look. The mixed media canvas she made using this technique is just fabulous!
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