This is kind of a twofer. First you can make a 9 block display and then you can paint up some x’s and o’s and play a game with them or just rearrange them for fun. The display could be … Read More...
Great collection of recycled plastic animal craft
Do you have a stash of little plastic animals that your kids are done playing with it? Or do you buy them yourself because they are so darn cute? Well either way over at the blog Totnens there is a … Read More...
Project: Peek a Boo Card
Sadia Minichini will show you how to score, fold and die cut to make this sweet peek a boo card. I love the “hidden” sentiment inside. You can find complete directions for making this card over on the Some Odd … Read More...
Technique: Stained Glass Window Card
By dripping alcohol inks onto glossy cardstock Sue Wilson got a lovely mottled glass look. Then by putting a detailed die cut image over top it looks just like a stained glass window. Find out more about how she made … Read More...
Rubber stamped and embossed organza ribbon card
Did you know you could rubber stamp and emboss organza ribbon? Well, you can!
I taped the organza ribbon down to a piece of scrap paper.
Then I stamped and embossed it. I did take special care not to melt … Read More...
How to make a succulent turtle
This turtle is so adorable. It looks like it is straight out of a high end florist shop but it is made with a bunch of stuff that you probably already have in your garden stash but if not can … Read More...
How to make big feet
The possibilities for decorating and pretend play are endless with today’s recycled craft project. I would be painting the toenails all sorts of crazy fun patterns and colors. Pop on over to the blog Kids Activities Woo! for the tutorial … Read More...
How to make craft glue snowmen
Yup! This is a Christmas in July post. It’s a million degrees out so it is a perfect time to think cool thoughts and craft in the air conditioning. This technique for using craft glue I bet could work for … Read More...
Project: Multi Step Pop Up Card
Pop Up cards are so fun to give and to make! Learn how to make cuts and folds for a multi layered pop up card, no die cuts or specialtools needed just a pencils, ruler and scissors. The Mixed … Read More...
Project: Kitty Cat Pom Pom Card
I’ve started seeing some really adorable cards using mini pom poms so when I found some recently at the craft store I had to pick them up. I guess they are going to be one of the next big trends? … Read More...
Great crafting tip for using foam glue dot discards
I think I love posting crafting tips for turning discarded craft supplies into tools as much as I love posting innovative recycled craft projects and ideas. This tip for using the surrounding area from foam glue dots
is brilliant! Pop … Read More...
Technique: Paper Molding
Doesn’t this rose look like a tiny carved sculpture? It’s actually paper! Learn how to mold and shape sections of stamped images on cardstock for this amazing Paper Molding technique. Deb Valder shares her instructions over on Splitcoast Stampers.
-Heather
How to make air plant jellyfish
Air plants are so pretty and since they require so little care they make the perfect plant to craft with. They aren’t the only part of these jelly fish that are organic. Pop on over to the blog Mother Nature … Read More...
Tip: Make Your Own Tassels
Tassels add a perfect touch to stamped gift tags and bags as well as cards or scrapbook pages. If you need the perfect colored tassel for your project there’s no need to buy one, you can make it your self. … Read More...
Project: Honey Bear and Bees Shaker Card
I made this fun Bear and Bee shaker card recently using adorable new stamps from the A Little Wild set from Stampin’ Up. I’ll show you how to add a little window shaker panel on the front of a … Read More...
How to print on recycled tea bags
I can’t say I have ever thought about trying to print images on used tea bags but this photo sure is a pretty collection of art. Pop on over to the blog The Creative Alchemist for the tutorial on how … Read More...
Projects: MERMAIDS! 9 Stamped Card Ideas
If you read this blog at all you probably know how obsessed I am with mermaids and I’m so happy how popular they are right now! Sandy Allnock has 3 new adorable mermaid scene cards to share and she also … Read More...
How to make donuts for a ring toss game
I am in love with all things donut-from tiny donuts, real donuts and now these giant donuts! And best yet once you make them you can then play a fun outdoor ring toss game with them. Pop on over to … Read More...
Tip: Altering a Stamp with Masking
Kathy had a pretty sunflower stamp with one flower but she wanted more then one so she used a masking technique to add another stamped flower, bees and butterflies and also added her own drawn stems to make one seamless … Read More...
Project: Fly Girl Tag
Renee Bolton made this fun Fly Girl tag using just the body of a girl stamp adding a sweet face from printed washi tape. She’ll tell you how to make one over on her blog, Bolton House.
-heather