This card is so simple but so elegant. Find out how to make a pretty folded and punched card at the Kwerner Blog.
-Heather
How to make a recycled shirt apron
Over at Craftside there is an easy tutorial on how to make a full apron out of an old shirt and a half apron along with a chance to win a copy of the new book
How to make a stuffed rabbit in pants out of recycled fabric
I think you guys are on to me! It’s true I can’t resist posting the fun links you send in especially if there is a bunny involved! But really who could resist these cute rabbits in pants? See how to … Read More...
How to make a recycled container drum kit with your little rock star
I can’t tell you how much this makes me smile! If you have a little one that likes to “bang a gong” then get thee to a recycle bin and over to Laura’s blog Art 4 Little Hands and follower … Read More...
Project: Stamped People Banner
Technique: Faux Crazed Porcelain
Shelley over at Stamptramp shares a fabulous technique she calls Faux Crazed Porcelain. Using crackle paint, paint dabbers and Ultrathick Embossing powder she makes some wonderful stamped embellishments. Click here for her step by step tutorial.
-Heather
How to make a recycled cardboard box wall organizer
Over at Mimi’s Crafty World there is an awesome tutorial on how to make this recycled wall mail and stuff organizer. Best yet it’s no sew!
How to make kawaii animal paper bookmarks
Roudi sent in a link to a super easy tutorial posted at the blog C is for Craft on how to make kawaii animal bookmarks. All you need is some scrap cardstock, a bit of packing tape and your … Read More...
How to make a recycled kid’s play tent
Oh this is adorable! Makes me want to make one, who says tents are just for kids? See how to make a play tent out of curtains and a hula hoop over at Trish’s blog Crafty Moods.
Technique: Coloring Stamps with Distress Stain
Melissa Samuels shares a quick tutorial on her blog for coloring and embossing with Ranger Distress Stains, click here to visit her blog. Her butterfly turned out so pretty!
-Heather
How to recycle diaper boxes into cute and sturdy storage
All you moms out there that are in the same boat as Sheri of the blog Awesome Sauce A**hattery with lots of empty diaper boxes lurking around check out the great idea and tutorial she came up with for turning … Read More...
How to make an APC (altered playing card)
I love ATCs and making ATCs so when Sara sent in this link to the blog The Split Stitch where there is a great tutorial on how to make an APC (altered playing card) I was super excited. This is … Read More...
Tip: Die Cut Around Stamps
Alice over at the Whiff of Joy blog shares a wonderful techique for diecutting around a stamped image, how cool is that?! Click here to learn this fun tip.
-Heather
Card Making Techniques: Watercolor Backgrounds
Sally Traidman shares a great video on the Hero Arts blog about using watercolors for fun and easy backgrounds for your cards, click here to watch.
-Heather
How to make a animated character inspired upcycled t-shirt
I just need to say that if you recognize this character by name from its original cartoon then you fall into one group, if you only recognize it from the car commercial (like myself) then you fall into another. Likewise … Read More...
How to make a recycled marker wheel
This project posted by Rashmie of the blog Mommy Labs is in celebration India’s Independence Day, August 15th. The wheel symbol on India’s flag called “Dharma Chakra” is the inspiration for making this wheel from homemade clay and recycled markers. … Read More...
How to make a recycled paper tube wreath
Project: Wineglass Candle Shade
There She Goes stamping blog shares how to stamp on vellum for a fun and funky shade for a wineglass candle lamp. Click here for instructions.
-Heather
Tip: Aligning Large Stamps
Elizabeth Allen’s Art Studio blog shares a great tip for stamping and aligning large background stamps. I adore the card sample she made, the background and card edge are so cool!
-Heather
How to make a recycled cookie tray traveling game set
Over at the blog Choose to Thrive there is an awesome tutorial on how to make an easy traveling game set out of a recycled cookie tray and a bit of this and that.
