What do you do with all those tiny little stamps that most stamp sets have? They make great backgrounds and accents but you can also stamp one single small stamp repeatedly in different colors in a shape, like this wreath … Read More...
Project: Tim Holtz Monthly Tag for February
Each month the talented Tim Holtz shares a tag tutorial, this months tag is a Valentine theme using lots of different papers, metal embellishments, paints, felt and more. Tim also shows you several different mixed media techniques. Click here for … Read More...
How to make a rolling shelf for the side of the fridge
I just posted a great idea for making a behind the sofa table today and here is another great project for around the house. Check out this great idea for making a rolling shelf that fits in that tiny space … Read More...
Technique: Coloring Stamps with Ink Pads
Did you know you can not only stamp with your ink pads (duh! :)) but you can also use them as a coloring medium! Sabrina Alery will show you how to use a paint brush and pigment ink pads to … Read More...
Project: Post it Note Holder
This sweet post it note holder is made using a scoring board with cardstock and decorated with pattern papers and stamped images from C C Designs. Their blog has all the dimensions and cutting directions so you can make one … Read More...
How to make a playdough mold
We all have stuff that maybe is vintage or not available anymore that it would be fun to have a bunch of to using in projects. Did you you know you could simply head into the kitchen and whip up … Read More...
Project: Matching Gift Box and Card
The Scrap of Life blog has directions and dimensions for making this sweet blue bird themed gift bag made out of cardstock and pattern papers along with a pretty matching gift card. Change up the pattern papers to fit any … Read More...
20 fun, cute and some silly felt projects
What I loved best about this collection of 20 felt projects was the sill food creations. I can’t say it would ever occur to me to make a salad out of felt or a pizza or tools but over at … Read More...
Project: Detailed Die Cut Card
Intricate die cut shapes are lovely but it can be hard to add additional color to them. Lisa will show you how she adds smaller die cut pieces of cardstock behind the larger die for a stunning card. Visit her … Read More...
How to make cupcake paper gift bows
These cupcake liner
bows are so simple and sweet I can’t stand it! They are perfect to top off all sorts of gifts and I bet they will be darling to use to dress up and accessorize Easter baskets, bunnies … Read More...
How to make rubber band bracelet bow and arrow
If you are like me and like to make crafts that you then can play with, pop on over to the blog All For The Boys for the fun tutorial on how to make a rubber band bracelet bow and … Read More...
How to make a recycled material cat tent
This tutorial makes me want to make a cat tent even though I don’ town a cat….maybe I could make them for charity? Pop on over to the blog Practically Functional for the fun and easy tutorial on how to … Read More...
20 organizing ideas using upcycled and recycled items
This organizing idea was my favorite from this list of 20 upcycled organizing ideas over at the blog Suburble. I won’t be using it for my makeup brushes but for my paint brushes. I like to display my craft supplies … Read More...
How to make a glow-in-the-dark wall clock
Now this clock is store-bought and the crafter simply shows how to paint it so it glows-in-the-dark but when I spotted it I thought – wouldn’t it be cool to use recycled refrigerator magnets to make it? You could even … Read More...
Giveaway: Upcycle With Sizzix: Techniques and Ideas for using Sizzix Die-Cutting and Embossing Machines
Giveaway: Enter to win a copy of Upcycle With Sizzix: Techniques and Ideas for using Sizzix Die-Cutting and Embossing Machines by leaving a comment in today’s post by January 30th, 2015 and you will be in the running for this … Read More...
Project: Mail Card
You’ve got mail! Wendy McGaffy used die cuts and foam tape to add an extra layer of dimension to this adorable card. I love how the pattern paper she used mimics the colors of an air mail stamp! Find her … Read More...
How to make a Duck Tape arrow wreath for Valentine’s Day
These Valentine’s Day Wreath does double duty, first you can use it to display your cool collection of arrows made with Duck Tape and pens on an embroidery hoop base, then you can un-clip the arrows and hand them out … Read More...
Project: Birthday Card Made with Straws
Have you seen all the cool and colorful paper straws at the craft store and wondered how you could use those in your card making? Here’s a cute card from the Simon Says blog turning those straws into birthday candles. … Read More...
How to make champagne cork toadstools
If you happen to have enjoyed a bottle of champagne at New Years and saved the cork here is a fun little tutorial featured at the blog At Home In Love on how to make a champagne cork toadstool with … Read More...
How to make a faux enamel ware compost bucket
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I have a few pieces of enamel ware and I love the look of it. It never occurred to me that you could make it, well faux make the look of it. Thanks to Carolyn for sending in a link … Read More...