I’m always on the look out for fun ways to dress up cakes, especially at the last minute. These darling cake toppers made out of sparkly pipe cleaners and straws are just what I could whip up at the last … Read More...
Technique: Mono-printing with Stencils
Lee-Anne Cross is sharing a cool technique to get a mono-printed look using stencils. She uses Distress Ink applied over the stencil and then spritzed with water to make her colorful cards. Visit the Splitcoast Stampers site for step by … Read More...
Technique: Water Color with Markers over Heat Embossed Stamping
The Ellen Hudson Classroom blog has a video tutorial that will show you some water color and blending techniques using markers over heat embossed stamped images. This gives such a wonderful dreamy soft look! Click here to check it out.… Read More...
How to make book art by folding the pages
I have seen quite a “number” pun intended 🙂 of book art pieces made from folding the pages of books to form images but today not only do I have a cool photo of a set of numbers there is … Read More...
Techniques: Stamped Tags with Tim Holtz Products
Each month Tim Holtz shares a different tag with lots of different paper crafting products, ideas and techniques. This month his tag is all about srping flowers. Using Distress Ink Markers Tim will show you a couple of different techniques, … Read More...
How to make pretty straps for flip-flops
Summer is just around the corner and so why not craft up some pretty flip-flops. The straps that come with most flip-flops are plastic and can sometimes be irritating. Making the straps out of a soft fabric will surely dress … Read More...
Techniques: Card with Inlaid Die Cuts and Water Coloring
The Simon Says blog has a video from Andrea Walford, she’ll teach you how to make a card with a cool inlaid die cut technique with a water color background using Twinkling H2O’s. Click here to watch.
-Heather
How to make a “mini” water blob
This look so fun! While these are called mini water blobs they look like giant ones to me as I think of the chill packs you put on your head or soar joint when it hurts. They are easy to … Read More...
Project: Mini Boxes from Scrapbook Paper
You can turn a pretty piece of heavy weight scrapbooking paper into a cute little box buy using and envelope punch board. The Ginger Snaps Crafts blog has scoring and punching directions for making these sweet little gift boxes, click … Read More...
Tip: Coloring Texture Paste
Texture paste is a great product to use with stencils, when applied with a pallet knife over the stencil it gives not only the shape of the stenciled design but also depth and texture. But this paste usually comes in … Read More...
Project: Elephant Thank You Card
Elephants don’t forget right? And this cute elephant won’t forget to tell you she’s busting to say how thankful she is. This adorable card was designed by Nichol Magouirk and she’s got a video on her blog showing how to … Read More...
How to embellish plates with transfers
The combo of bugs on these pretty vintage saucers is so fun! I want to go image surfing and see what kind of images I would put on my stash of vintage saucers to dress them up for spring. Pop … Read More...
Giveaway: Map Art Lab, Jill K Berry stencils, scissors, washi tape and more!
I love putting together craft book and supply giveaways and today’s is packed full of all sorts of goodies that co-ordinate nicely to make all sorts of mixed-media art and projects. Leave a comment in today’s post by April 16, … Read More...
Project: Stamped Jewelry Pendant
Asia Kings is sharing a stunning piece of jewelry on her blog. She used rubber stamps to decorate a pendant bezel to make this necklace that anyone would love to show off and wear. Click here to visit her … Read More...
Project: Get Well Pop Up Tissue Box
Wanting to cheer up someone who is feeling sick? Make them this sweet pop-up tissue box card. The Scrapping and Stamping in California blog has complete directions for cutting, scoring , folding and assembling this cute card, click here.
-Heather
Techniques: 10 Ways to Use Ink Sprays
Ink sprays and mists are so much fun to play with and they are so many techniques you can do with them, they can be used on cards, scrapbook pages, collage art and home decor projects using papers and fabrics.. … Read More...
Project: Birthday Card with a Pull Up
What a fun birthday card! The little girl actually pulls up from underneath the cupcake! Caryn Davies from Glitter Me Silly created this cool card using stamped images and die cuts and she’s posted a video tutorial showing you step … Read More...
#TBTCraft How to make a nature centerpiece
This simple centerpiece is so unusual and unique I had to share it. It is made up of dried plants and it is titled a fall centerpiece but the style and shape would be great for all sorts of plants. … Read More...
Project: Easter Card made with Foam Shapes
Scrapbook Adhesives makes fun pre-cut foam shapes already with adhesive on the backs for quick and easy projects, you can stick them to cards, scrapbook pages or any paper crafting project. You can even flip them over and use the … Read More...
Project: Elephant Shaker Card
How sweet is this elephant card for JJ Bolton? Shakers cards are so much fun to make and I love the twist JJ added by just having one small section of the card be a shaker, so cute! She’s sharing … Read More...