Who wouldn’t love getting a goodie in the mail especially if the envelope it arrived in was as cute as these are? See how to make recycled padded envelopes using the easy tutorial that Lynsey sent in featured on her … Read More...
Technique: Watercolor with Lumiere Paints
Keri Lee Sereika shares a great way to add some sparkle and glitz to your next stamped card using Lumiere paints and glitter. Check out her tutorial on Buttons Galore and More.
-Heather
How to make bias tape with some unusual tools you have around
Ooooh I just love it when someone figures out how to use tools meant for one thing to make something completely different. That is just what the clever crafter PC of the blog MeiJo’s Joy has done! See how she … Read More...
Project: Lip Balm Holder Card
Crafty Maria has step by step directions on her blog for making a fun little gift card that holds a tube of lip balm, very cute!
-Heather
How to make a recycled ipod or smart phone stand
If you are on the smart phone bandwagon and looking to craft yourself up a stand for it why not check out the awesome tutorial sent in by Kira of the blog Oops I Craft My Pants on how to … Read More...
Project: Stamped Bracelet
This fun tropical bangle bracelet would go perfectly with any summer outfit! Find out how to stamp your own over on the Paper, Ink and Smiles blog.
-Heather
Project: Pocket Cards
You can find a great tutorial video over on Pine is Here showing how to make some pretty floral pocket cards. I love the flowers stamped in white on the kraft paper, such a lovely combination!
-Heather
How to make your own recycled wiggly eyes
What an awesome idea for making your own wiggly (or googly) eyes! Pop on over to the blog MeiJo’s Joy for the whole tutorial on how to make your own recycled wiggly eyes.
Tip: Stamped Gift Wrap
The Paper n Stitch blog shares some simple tips for stamping some quick and easy (and cute!) gift wrap.
-Heather
How to make a recycled folded chip bag belt
I love making these chains of folded paper and bags and this idea for making a belt with them sent in by Erica of the blog Recycled Fashion is great.
How to make a no sew recycled t-shirt hobo bag
If you aren’t into sewing but still into recycling check out this great video tutorial Vanessa of the blog Crafty Gemini sent in on how to make a no sew recycled t-shirt hobo bag.
Looking for more ways to … Read More...
How to make a bow bookmark
Susie sent in a link to the Bowdabra blog where there is a great tutorial on how to make a bow bookmark out of leftovers.
Project: Folded Card
What a sweet and romantic card! Sonja with Whiff of Joy stamps made this stunning folded card and shares her step by step directions over on their blog.
-Heather
How to frame a vintage brooch
What a great idea for making elegant art out of a vintage brooch. See how Tanya made art with vintage brooches over at her blog Dans le Townhouse.
Project: Tea and Cookie Gift Set
Kimberly Morris aka Lucky Lady has a video on her blog showing how to make this fun little tea and cookie gift set. What a nice teacher or co-worker treat this would make!
-Heather
Project: Stamped Baby Plaque
Turn a plain ol’ boring white photo mat into an adorable name plaque for a baby’s room. Gel-a’-Tins stamps has complete directions on their blog.
-Heather
How to make a recycled paper mobile
First I just want to say how much I love when crafters share wide shots of their creativity. I know it’s a little arty but I like a little artsy with my craftsy! See how to make a recycled paper … Read More...
How to make a faux tea bag book mark
What goes better with a book than a cup of tea? Well if only a fuax tea bag book mark makes you smile as it does I pop on over to the blog C is for Craft where Roudi shared … Read More...
Technique: Water Color on Canvas
Jill with Penny Black stamps shows how to stamp and watercolor your images onto canvas. Lovely, what a true work of art! Click here to watch the instructional video.
-Heather
Tip: Blending Colored Pencils with Baby Oil
One of my personal favorite ways to blend colored pencils is by using odorless mineral spirits (also known by the brand name Gamsol) but you can achieve very similar results using baby oil! The Neat and Tangled blog has … Read More...