Nichol Magouirk has a video tutorial showing how to use Tim Holtz’s Distress Markers
to water color your stamped images. By applying the marker ink on a non porous surface you can use it like a pallet, pick up the … Read More...
Project: Paper Gift Bag
You can find measurements, cutting and folding direction for make this sweet paper gift bag over on Diane’s Rambles blog, click here.
-Heather
How to make cute Easter bunny crafts
I love, love, love bunny tails! This way of using tulle and gathering it up on the back side to create a little poof tail is darling! Hop on over to the blog Clean and Scentsible to see how to … Read More...
How to make your own Easter grass
There are so many holidays to craft for this time of year, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter to name just a few. I spotted this fun idea to use a paper shredder to make colorful Easter grass over … Read More...
Giveaway: Simple Chic Knits: 35 Stylish Patterns to Knit in No Time
Giveaway-Simple Chic Knits: 35 Stylish Patterns to Knit in No Time
Leave a comment in today’s post by Feb 19, 2016 and you are in the running for this beautiful new knitting book filled with a wide variety of … Read More...
Project: Wooden Love Banner
I love the unique combination of the rustic wood with the pink glitter on this pretty LOVE banner from Beth Watson. She’ll show you how to color, glitter and layer up wood and chipboard shapes in her project tutorial over … Read More...
How to make a football paper chain
Whether you watch the Super Bowl for the commercials or the game decorating for a fun get together with your friends and family is always a “win”. Pop on over to the blog The Centsible Life for the free download … Read More...
Technique: Adding Color to Projects with Color Burst Inks
Stampington and Company has information on how to use Color Burst inks for a lovely water color background or to use in combinations with stamps for colorful mixed media style collage art and cards. Click here to check it out.… Read More...
How to make recycled tin heart folk art
Tin cans are now made so thin they make a great recycled material to make art with. With just a few simple tools and materials you can make this darling heart tin can folk art. See how over at … Read More...
How to make glitter pills for Valentine’s Day
OK, this is such a cute idea and so easy to do. Who wouldn’t love a hand full of glitter pills to make them smile.
See how to make glitter pills over at blog A Bubbly Life.
#6 styrofoam egg cartons can be used as shrink plastic
I have shared here and have used #6 plastic packaging as shrink plastic. I never thought that the #6 plastic that is like styrofoam as in egg cartons could be shrunk too, but they can! Pop on over to the … Read More...
Great idea for using screen shots of texts
Texts are a great source of witty writing, jokes and memorable moments. That makes them a great element to include in journal pages, scrapbook pages and art. Pop on over to the blog The Realistic Mama for more great scrapbook … Read More...
How to make perfect felted balls
This is just a brilliant reuse of a common kitchen item. If you like felting or pom poms this is a great way to make perfect felted balls. Pop on over to the blog 365 You Can Handcraft for the … Read More...
How to make recycled book page oil cloth
Oil cloth is a versatile and pretty fabric great for protecting all sorts of things. I never thought of trying to make it myself but you can! Pop on over to Design Sponge where they have a tutorial on how … Read More...
Recycle a wire waste basket into a side table and more
I recently attended CHA, the Craft and Hobby Association trade show and there was an excellent trend report. Part of it included using industrial items in new ways. This wire basket converted into a side table is an excellent example … Read More...
How to make a recycled keyboard tic tac toe game
Computer keys are so much fun to use in crafts. This Valentine’s Day tic tac toe game requires a few recycled keyboards but they are readily available at your local recycle center or on Craig’s list. Pop on over to … Read More...
How to make a mounted dear head
Earlier I posted a great list of gold projects. I guess gold is my color this year? I have always love everything antler so this paper clay dear head with gold tipped antlers made of sticks is sooooo cool! Pop … Read More...
Technique: Colored Stencil Embossing
By mixing embossing paste and Distress Ink pads and applying over stencils Laura Bassen created some lovely card backgrounds. Visit her blog Double Stick Heaven for more about this fun and colorful technique.
-Heather
How to make a rainbow of magnetic blocks
These are simply beautiful all by themselves but the fact that they are magnetic makes the possibilities for art even better. Pop on over to the blog You Clever Monkey for the tutorial on how to make these rainbow magnetic … Read More...
The easiest way to transfer images
When I spotted the title, “the easiest way to transfer images” I did have to check it out. And YUP! This is super easy. If the art you make involves transferring images you will definitely want to check this out. … Read More...