If you have a Stampmaker machine from Photocentric here’s a wonderful tip they posted about using die cuts to make your own clear stamps. It’s a great idea that I’ll definitely be trying out myself soon!
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Message in a (recycled of course) Jar Project
Over a the the blog A Nest For All Seasons Amy posted her contribution to A Jar Project. This is when you put a little something pretty and a bit of inspiration into a jar and leave it for someone… Read More...
Tips: Stamping in Your Scrapbooks
Hop on over to Nicol Magouirk’s blog for a great informative video on how to use stamps for journaling and embellishments on your scrapbook pages.
-Heather
How to make a 50’s style starburst Easter Egg decoration
Oh I just fell in love with this project and I am going to be going to the old egg stash to whip myself up one of these 50’s style starburst decorations. The clever crafter really got the style right … Read More...
Fun video about a recycled art workshop that is fun and inspiring
Over at Alma’s blog Create Out Loud she posted a fun video to promote her aptly named “Child’s Play Workshop“. While there you can check out her fun tutorials for making beaded beads with a cotton ball base… Read More...
Project: Bow Maker
There are several peg bow makers on the market for those that are “box tying challenged” 🙂 But why not just make your own? That’s what Becca over at Amazing Paper Grace did, she also shows how to tie lots … Read More...
How to make a modern art style decorated gift bag and bow
Over at Alexa’s blog The Swell Life there is a swell tutorial on how to use recycled magazine pages to transform a plain gift bag into this modern art style one.
Technique: Backgrounds with Mica Gloss Inks
Ana Arujo from When Creativity Knocks reports from the Original Rubber Stamp convention on how to use Mica Gloss inks from Judi Kins for fabulous background papers.
-Heather
Technique: Stamped Lotion Dispenser
Click here to find out how Elisabeth Allan turned a plain dollar store lotion dispenser into a fabulous home decor item.
-Heather
Technique: Stamped Vintage Look Dominoes
Can you believe these are dominoes!? Learn how to make gorgeous vintage looking dominoes over at Leigh S-B Designs blog, I love the aged look of these. She turned hers into a wonderful hanging and they would make perfect … Read More...
How to make a vintage flower pin topiary
This is the perfect solution to having a collection of something! Why, using it to make it into something else like a fabulous decoration. See how the naughty secretary herself, Jen took her pretty stash of vintage pins and made … Read More...
How to recycle a boring mat and frame into a fabulous one
Mats and frames can be a tad on the dull side so why not use some of those cool distressing and altering techniques to make them just as fabulous as the art that’s in them. That’s just what Valery of … Read More...
New Release: Cat’s Pajama’s Stamps and Dies
The Cat’s Pajamas has just released 8 new stamp sets and 4 new dies. Check out their YouTube channel to learn how to make quick and easy rosettes and pinwheels using 2 of their new dies.
-Heather
How to make a recycled plastic bottle heart necklace
Over at the blog Craftside there is a fun tutorial on how to cut and stamp a recycled plastic bottle into a cute heart pendant. While there you can enter to win a copy of The Complete Photo Guide to … Read More...
Project: Cash Envelope and Card
Hop on over to the Olive Stamps blog and learn how to make this lovely card, the card pull out of the envelope which is a perfect place to stash a little cash. Click here for instructions.
-Heather
How to recover an umbrella
Dianna of the blog Whatever Dee Dee Wants posted an awesome tutorial on how to recover an umbrella! What a great way to make a custom design that coordinates with the rest of your rain gear!
Project: Adhesive Gun Easel
I recently gave in to all the peer pressure 🙂 and bought a large adhesive gun, the one they all talk about on the paper crafting blogs, originally used in framing. I got the pink ATG from Scotch and although … Read More...
How to recycle Pez dispensers into wall art
I just cracked up when I saw this! At first it looks like something classy and old and then you look at it for another second and you realize what its made from. Check out the super tutorial on how … Read More...
Project: Beach Card
Visit the Splashes of Watercolor blog and learn how to make this beautiful beach card, I love all the dimension and the white washing on this card!
-Heather
How to make a super easy recycled tie to dress up your dog
I’m wondering if this is the next fun trend…ties! last week was a faux St. Patrick’s Day tie for your favorite 2 legged friend and now thanks to Erika of the blog Sew Doggy Style she shared a great tutorial … Read More...